Celtic kings
HEADLINERS are announced as MOK Fest marks a quarter of a century.
THE HIGH octane Peatbog Faeries and Scotland’s nine-man Ska juggernaut Bombskare headline at MOK Fest’s quarter century celebrations.
Those Saturday night concerts, on August 19, promise something for everyone.
The same night, across at Campbeltown Heritage Centre, the six-piece, all female folk band, The Shee, will headline the traditional concert, with singer songwriter Jim Malcolm returning to open the concert.
On Friday August 18, Herron Valley are guaranteed to get everyone dancing at the festival ceilidh night.
They will be joined by award-winning gypsy jazz swing specialists Rose Room featuring the multi-talented Seonaid Aitken, with The Dalriada Connections band opening the concert sets.
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band will get the night started in their usual rousing style.
The Mitchell’s Glengyle Dalriada Connections on August 20 will have another great lineup with Gillian Frame, Ciaran Mulholland and Scooter Muse already confirmed to play.
With more acts to be confirmed for this event it promises to be another afternoon of musical delights.
News on who will be performing at the festival Gaelic night on August 16, Young Folk Night on August 17 and Survivors Night on August 20 will be released soon.
Event Manager, Iain Johnston from J.I.G. Events said: ‘We feel this year’s line-up yet again caters for all ages and tastes in music and we are really looking forward to celebrating our 25th year. Our plans are coming along well and we are looking to generate more of a carnival atmosphere into events such as the grand parade.’
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