Schedule/yr Amserlen


Friday May 17th/Gwener 17 Mai

Welcome session and social from 7:00pm

White Lion Pub, Ferryside, SA17 5RW 

Saturday May 18th/Sadwrn 18 Mai 

Registration and Welcome: 9:00am

River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF All participants must meet at the Yacht Club on Saturday morning to receive Festival wristbands, pay any outstanding registration fees and be directed to the venue in the village where each class will take place.  The Yacht Club is on the seafront, just across the level train crossing from the village square.

Workshops: 9:30am-12noon

Uilleann Pipes Master Class - Ronan Browne Music Listening/Music-Appreciation. Ronan will be presenting his critically acclaimed class which opens peoples’ ears to the nuances of Irish music. This workshop is open to both pipers and non-pipers.Uilleann Pipes Improvers - Pádraic Keane Uilleann Pipes Beginners - Jason RouseUilleann Pipes Beginning Beginners - Jon TurtonTraditional Repertoire of South West Wales - Ceri Rhys MatthewsTraditional Fiddle - Mikey KenneyTraditional Welsh Folk Song - Julie Murphy

Lunch: 12noon-1:30pm (Group photo @1:15!)

River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF *Lunch included with weekend registration fee.

Workshops continued: 1:30-4:00pm

Uilleann Pipes Master Class - Ronan Browne Pipes and Pipers Quiz and Discussion.  Test your knowledge of the great pipers and pipemakers, and learn a lot of piping history in the process. This workshop is open to both pipers and non-pipers.Uilleann Pipes Improvers - Pádraic Keane Uilleann Pipes Beginners - Jason RouseUilleann Pipes Airs - Jon TurtonTraditional Repertoire of South West Wales - Ceri Rhys MatthewsTraditional Fiddle - Mikey KenneyTraditional Welsh Folk Song - Julie Murphy

Buffet Dinner: 5pm-6:30pm (£15 each)

Calon y Fferi, Ferryside, SA17 5TE 

Pre-concert buffet dinner for participants and guests (optional). £15 per adult.  Please pre-register and pay so we know numbers.

Gala Concert: 7pm (Ticketed Event £10/£8)

St Thomas Church, Water Street, Ferryside, SA17 5SY The Gala Concert is always the highlight of the Festival. This year we again present performances by some of the finest traditional musicians in Ireland and Wales. All of our guest performers will take the stage, and there's always the possibility of surprise musicians appearing as well. Doors will open at 6:30 and the concert will start at 7pm so don't be late!Concert tickets are available at the door for £10/£8.  Admission is included for those registering for the full weekend package.

Sessions after the concert:

White Lion Pub, Ferryside, SA17 5RW River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF 

Sunday May 19th/Sul 19 Mai

Morning Beach Walk:  9:30am

Optional group walk for the early risers (TBC depending on tides and weather)Meet at the River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF. 

Festival Lecture: 11am (Free Public Event)

'Morning Coffee with Ronan and Pádraic', an interactive discussion and Q&A with Ronan Browne and Pádraic Keane about piping and music. Hosted by Jason Rouse. We might even get Ronan and Pádraic to show off some historic sets of pipes! River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF Topic TBC

Piper's Chair: 12noon (Free Public Event)

River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF The Piper's Chair is an informal recital in which pipers and other traditional musicians have the opportunity to get up and play a tune or two for an audience. It gives players of all levels a chance to share their music before a supportive and appreciative crowd. Participation is strictly voluntary! The Piper's Chair is a free public event, so anyone who would like to come and watch is very welcome. We will also be providing a light lunch.

Closing Seafront Session: 2-4pm 

River Towy Yacht Club, Ferryside, SA17 5SF