What's On! Guide

Darvel Music Festival.

This year’s fantastic line-up includes two of Scotland’s favourite bands from the ‘golden age’ of Scottish pop music of the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s, namely Love and Money and the Big Dish. These bands were joined during this period by an elite list of luminaries such as Simple Minds, Aztec Camera, Deacon Blue, Danny Wilson and Hipsway, all of whom are fondly remembered and some still performing.

The lure of performing again was the catalyst for Big Dish to reform for a one-off show at Celtic Connections in January but they enjoyed it so much they agreed to perform again at the Darvel event on 5 May. The support act for this gig are Red Sky July, a new band led by Texas guitarist and founder member Ally McErlaine.

Love and Money under the stewardship of music maestro James Grant also decided to get back together for a few concerts and their 6 May performance will provide two full sets, one of their new album and the other with older musical gems

Ardrossan Music Experience

Traditional Scottish music launch event at ardrossan Indoor Bowling Club featuring :

Carol and Mark Bailey of Bailey Guitars - 7pm. Charlie McKerron Trio -  9pm

Tickets £10 . For more details please visit the website

Ardrossan Music Experience Day 1   Blues Night at the Ardrossan Civic Centre

River Devils - 7:30pm to 8:30pm.  Larry Miller - 8:45pm to 9:45pm.    Oli Brown - 10pm to 11:30pm

Tickets £15 for one night - £25 for two nights -- Concession Price of £13.50 is available on any night for those receiving any kinds of benefits.

Please bring proof of the benefit received to be shown at the door on the night.

For more details please visit the website.

Ardrossan Music Experience Day 2. Rock and Pop Night at the Ardrossan Civic Centre

JJ Gilmour - 8pm to 9:15pm.   Tom Hingley, Ex-Inspiral Carpets, and the Lovers - 9:30pm to 11:15pm

Tickets £15 for one night - £25 for two nights -- Concession Price of £13.50 is available on any night for those receiving any kinds of benefits.

Please bring proof of the benefit received to be shown at the door on the night.

For more details please visit the website.

Burns an' a' that! Festival

Welcome to the eleventh anniversary of the Burns an' a' that! Festival - a five day tribute to Scotland's internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns.

Burns an' a' that! is now recognised as the largest arts and cultural festival in South West Scotland attracting audiences from throughout the UK and beyond. The 2012 programme boasts an unmissable line-up of live music, film, drama, comedy, arts & culture, literature, food & drink and family entertainment that the bard himself would be proud of!

CUMNOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Friday 15th June Top 60's - 70's bands The Tremeloes and The Fortunes plus DJ

Saturday 16th Junetop 60's - 70's bands Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich with Ballroom Glitz plus DJ -

Saturday 16th June in the Woodroad Park, Cumnock - Cumnock Carnival featuring Koda, Big Rory & Oche, Skyhigh Falconry plus lots more .

Tickets available from Kenny's in Cumnock or for further information contact Eddie on the numbers below or email eddie.rutherford@sky.com

Visit the website for more details.

DUNDONALD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Family friendly festival. Sessions, Competitions. Campsite.

Again there will be gazeboes on the campsite for jam sessions.

More details coming soon, please check the website regularly for updates.

Email: info@dundonaldmusicfest.org.uk

Septembayr - This is Ayr's own Festival, organised by local volunteers.

Septembayr is a mixed media festival encompassing popular and classical music, drama, street events and much more.

For the full programme of events visit the website.