Kevin draws on the rich fiddle music tradition of his native Shetland, where he learnt from the legendary Willie Hunter, and on his experience with leading folk bands including Boys of the Lough, Fiddlers Bid, Session A9 and Nordic Fiddlers Bloc to create his own expressive and adventurously individual musical style. Kevin and his team of brilliant tutors will lead participants through an intensive and immersive week culminating in a celebratory concert on the Friday evening.
Lerwick is a busy harbour town with plenty of accommodation, places to eat and some classic live music venues. We advise booking travel and accommodation well ahead of time as the summer can get busy. Find some useful links to plan your trip here
Provisional Programme
Sunday Aug 2nd
16:00 - 18:00 - Registration
18:00 - 20:00 - Welcome concert with Soup and Bannocks
20:00 - Session in the bar
Monday Aug 3rd
10:00 - 11:00 - Classes
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Classes
15:30 - 16:30 - Masterclass/Workshop
19:00 - 21:00 - Shetland Showcase concert
21:00 - Session in the bar
Tuesday Aug 4th
10:00 - 11:00 - Classes
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Classes
15:30 - 16:30 - Masterclass/Workshop
17:00 - Trip to Bigton (South Mainland) for a meal in the hall followed by bonfire and tunes on the beach
22:00 - Session in the bar
Wednesday Aug 4th
10:00 - 11:00 - Classes
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Classes
15:30 - 16:30 - Masterclass/Workshop
19:00 - 21:00 - Open Mic night
22:00 - Session in the bar
Thursday Aug 4th
10:00 - 11:00 - Classes
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 - Classes
15:30 - 16:30 - Masterclass/Workshop
20:00 - 22:00 - Film Screening
22:00 - Session in the bar
Friday Aug 4th
10:00 - 11:00 - Classes
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 21:30 - Trip to Eshaness (North Mainland) followed by gig in a country hall
22:00 - Session in the bar
Saturday Aug 4th
10:00 - 11:00 - Rehearsal
11:00 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:30 - Rehearsal
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 - Soundchecks
19:00 - The Big Gig
22:00 - Session in the bar
