Buy tickets online using using a credit card. It's all nice and secure and run by Paypal. Tickets purchased here before10/7/2012 will be posted to you. When purchased after this date they will be available for collection from the Guildtown Festival Office at the Village Hall from Friday 20th July from 12-00 noon onwards. There is no booking fee - what you see here is what you pay. Simply make your purchase selection and proceed via the shopping cart: further ticket purchases can be added: then follow the instructions through to the the last page where non Paypal account holders are invited to join Paypal - however this is not a requirement and the final page with this invitation can be closed. Purchases are promptly confirmed by e-mail.
(Please
note
that
accompanied
children
under 16
may camp
free
with
parent
or
guardian
however
if they
wish to
attend
all
events
an under
16's
admission
is best
value.
Accompanied
children
under 5
are
welcome
to
attend
events
without
charge
on
condition
they sit
on a
parent's
knee and
do not
cause
disruption)
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out our
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Videos
Background to the Festival:
The
festival is held in the idyllic village of Guildtown in rural Perthshire
– the
scenic heartland of Scotland, six miles from the historic city of Perth -
an ancient Roman settlement named Bertha, and early Scottish capital
known then as St John’s Toun, where the Kings of Scotland were crowned
at Scone Palace. The whole area is a haven for visitors catering for every aspect of tourism including all aspects of
Scottish culture. Mid summer,
when the festival is held, is renowned for good weather.
Edinburgh the nation’s capital, and seat of the new Scottish
Parliament, lies 40 miles to the south and at that time of year the
capital with its famed castle, is vibrant on the run up to its Festival of Arts.
Festival Site & Facilities: Guildtown
Bluegrass festival is hosted in the Village.
Great food and drink are available at the
Festival Session Marquee. Breakfasts, snacks,
lunches and meals available at family
friendly prices. Festival
attendees camp on the village green and enjoy the facilities in the
village hall, which includes washing, and toilet facilities. Tents,
caravans and RVs are welcome. The City of Perth
has every possible facility including tourist accommodation and
information.
www.visitscotland.com
The festival is famed for
its
informal, friendly and exciting atmosphere.
It incorporates great
music, both in concerts and in informal sessions; with its great Scottish
hospitality, and the
wonderful location in the Scottish heartland.John
Sheldon founded the festival in 1987 with the support of Bluegrass aficionados. Its successful principles
are those of a non-profit making team effort by the SBA committee. It is a
showcase and focus for Bluegrass in Scotland and welcomes European and overseas
visitors for a relaxing and exciting Bluegrass experience.
Each
year the festival welcomes a small but growing number to a very special event.
The festival has been likened to attending a reunion with lifelong friends
and featuring the renowned atmosphere of the ‘kerosene circuit’ of early
Bluegrass pioneering days.
We would love to welcome you to our national
Bluegrass festival at the invitation of the Scottish Bluegrass Association. The success of Guildtown over the years proves beyond doubt that Bluegrass has
made the long journey home and, that as Bill Monroe requested to the organisers,
the Celtic connections and roots are secure and growing.
Blistering Hot
Bluegrass & Celtic Roots
Band
“Top British bluegrass combo Goldrush….folk roots masters..” SCOTSMAN
GUIDE
GOLDRUSH IN CONCERT (futher
info tel:07968 124582)
"Goldrush were
so hot they
nearly made our
stage burn. Not
only were the
band technically
brilliant, their
songs and
instrumentals
really gripped
the audience - a
case study in
best
performance"
Friday,
27 January 2012, 9-00pm, Concert Hoedown At the Crown
with Dapper McDans, The Crown Inn, 109-111 High Street, Biggar ML12
6DL, £5-00
admission on the door
Saturday, 10th March
2012, 9-00pm, The Twa Tams, 79-81 Scott Street,
Perth PH2 8JR
Friday, 16 March,
8-00pm,
Carlisle Folk Club, Carlisle United Football
Club, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA11LL
Sunday, 1st April,
8-00pm, Royal British Legion, 50 North Bridge
Street, Bathgate, EH48 4PP
Wednesday, 18th April,
8-00pm,
Dunfermline Folk Club, Thistle Tavern,
Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline, KY12 9EG
Friday, 18th May,
8-00pm, Heart Of England Bluegrass Venue,
Bulkington War Memorial Club, Stafford Close Bulkington,
Bedworth CV12 9QX nr. Coventry
Friday, 29th June,
9-00pm, Hoedown At The Crown, The Crown Inn,
The Crown Inn, 109-111 High Street, Biggar ML12
6DL, £5-00
admission on the door
July 20/21/22,
Guildtown Bluegrass Festival, Hall Road
Guildtown PH2 6BY, 6 miles north Perth, A93
Saturday, 11th August,
8-30pm, Acoustic Music Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace,
Edinburgh, EH1 12DZ
Goldrushwas formed by John Sheldon in 1989 and made its debut
at the Guildtown Bluegrass Festival which John founded
in 1987. The current Goldrush line-up is stronger than
ever. Individually and collectively the band has decades
of performing experience ranging from the folk scene,
the country music circuit, Edinburgh International
Festival, Edale Bluegrass Festival, Southern Fried,
Living Tradition Summer School and premier bluegrass
events including the European World of Bluegrass. The
band also runs workshops and performs on the Scottish
Bluegrass Association Bluegrass in the Schools programme
along with extensive charity work.Goldrush has forged a distinct and impressive identity
for delivering cutting edge traditional bluegrass and
Celtic roots music to delighted audiences.
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The
Scottish Bluegrass Association is a registered Scottish Charity SC034759
