Northumbrian Gathering

An opportunity to hear local music and join in a number of activities as part of the Northumbrian Gathering.

Dates

Friday 25 April - Sunday 27 April

Tickets are priced per event.

To purchase tickets please contact the Chantry Tourist Information Centre on 01670 623455.

Join in the annual festival of Northumberland's traditional music, dance, dialect, crafts, stories and heritage.

The Chantry hosts some of the musical events and piping competitions.

All details below are subject to confirmation.

Audiences at the Chantry are requested to vacate the room after each scheduled event to assist with logistics.

Friday 25 April

Morning

Border pipes have-a-go session with David Faulkner, in conjunction with the Bagpipe Society.

Afternoon

Shanties in the Chantry with Ian McKone of the Ran Tanners.
Followed by Dulcimer workshop with Sandie and Ken Hudson on the Appalachian dulcimer and guitar.

Saturday 26 April

Morning

Meet the Pipers drop in session for players and listeners with the Northumbrian Pipers' Society.

Afternoon

Competitions for Northumbrian Pipes and Border/Lowland/Half-Long Pipes. Audiences are welcome to attend.
Border Pipes concert with David Faulkner and friends.

Sunday 27 April

Morning

Come and Try Dulcimer workshop with Nonsuch Dulcimer Club on hammered and mountain dulcimers.

Afternoon

Tall Tales and Wild Piping with storyteller Taffy Thomas MBE and multi-instrumental piper, Jordan Aitken.