Solas Festival

Solas Festival is an annual music festival, held in Scotland, since 2010. The festival also comprises elements of poetry, art, politics, dance, philosophy and literature.[1]

Solas Festival
GenreIndie rock, folk
DatesFourth weekend of June (3 days)
Location(s)Wiston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 2010-2012; The Bield, Blackruthven, Perthshire, 2013-present
Years active2010-present
Websitewww.solasfestival.co.uk

Described as a "wee Woodstock," the festival is associated with Creative Scotland, Scottish Refugee Week and Christian Aid.[2]

The first three festivals were held in the village of Wiston. From 2013 the festival has been held at the Bield at Blackruthven near Perth.

Line-ups

2012

The festival's 2012 musical acts included: Admiral Fallow, Roddy Woomble, Ricky Ross, Randolph's Leap and The Imagineers.

2013

The festival's 2013 line-up includes: Karine Polwart, Liz Lochhead, We Were Promised Jetpacks, the National Theatre of Scotland, Breabach, and Margie Gillis.

References

  1. "Solas Festival (Wiston Lodge)". thelist.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  2. "Ricky Ross joins line-up for Lanarkshire festival". heraldscotland.com. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
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