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 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Indie rock, folk |
| Dates | Fourth weekend of June (3 days) |
| Location(s) | Wiston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 2010-2012; The Bield, Blackruthven, Perthshire, 2013-present |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website | www |
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.
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References
- "Solas Festival (Wiston Lodge)". thelist.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- "Ricky Ross joins line-up for Lanarkshire festival". heraldscotland.com. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
External links
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