Stirling Observer

Doune the Rabbit Hole promises great line-up

- Gareth Jones

Popular music festival Doune the Rabbit Hole is fast approachin­g.

Thousands of music fans will head to the Cardross Estate between August 18 and 20. Malian desert punk/blues four-piece Songhoy Blues will be on headliner duty alongside dance-punk trio Liars and Start to End, who will be performing a live interpreta­tion of Daft Punk’s Discovery in full. The line-up also features a host of Scottish acts including Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble, Meursault, PAWS, Pronto Mama, The Vegan Leather and Happy Meals.

Elsewhere on the bill, Jenny Hval will appear, as will American rap/ spoken word twosome Sage Francis and B Dolan (aka the Epic Beard Men) and New Jersey hip hop duo Ho99o9.

There’s also Snookersta­r DJ Steve Davis, who will be headlining the Baino stage on Friday night, Decades of Dub Vibronics ft.

Murray Man, Earl Gateshead, Dubkasm, Big Cat ft. Principal and DopeSickFl­y. Having started life back in 2010, the festival has gained a reputation for its intimate atmosphere and family friendly nature, giving adults and kids the chance to enjoy the range of entertainm­ent on offer.

This year’s festival promises not only live performanc­es from various local and internatio­nal artists but a children’s area jam-packed with activities, workshops for all ages, a yurt cinema, spoken word tent and fantastic food and drink from local suppliers. Jamie Murray, director of Doune The Rabbit Hole Community Interest Group, said: “There is a real sense of community-spirit at Doune the Rabbit Hole and I guarantee you make friends for life.

“It is pretty rare to find an event that embraces a family-friendly culture whilst celebratin­g some amazing music from all genres.

“Where else would you see everyone, from toddlers to pensioners soaking up a festival atmosphere?”

Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival takes place from August 18 to 20 at the Cardross Estate. Visit dounethera­bbithole.co.uk for tickets.

 ??  ?? Fan-tastic The crowds enjoyed last year’s Doune the Rabbit Hole
Fan-tastic The crowds enjoyed last year’s Doune the Rabbit Hole

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