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Shennaghys Jiu 2016

02 Mar 2016

This year Shennaghys Jiu is delighted to welcome new and familiar faces back to the Island. The festival takes place in and around Ramsey from Friday 25^th through to Monday 28^th March, and with the bonus of a bank holiday either side of the weekend, extra events to come and get involved in! Now in its 19^th year, Shennaghys Jiu festival is keen to bring music to as many children as possible. As well as providing concerts there are lots of opportunities to get involved and playing and dancing and meet the visiting artists – we’re proud to have been the start of many close friendships over the years!

On Friday afternoon our visiting Scottish musicians will run workshops for melody instrument and guitar playing, learning by ear – all ages welcome. On Friday evening is the popular family concert and ceilidh from 7.30pm.

On Saturday there’s plenty of opportunities to get involved – Manx music workshop at 11 and then food and a session, Scottish dancing at 3pm. Following the success of last year’s Saturday night event in Andreas, Shennaghys Jiu is returning to Andreas hall this year for a concert and ceilidh featuring all visiting musicians and dancers. Buses will leave from Ramsey (details at the website) – free entry and bring your own drinks!

On Sunday there are free Manx and then Irish dance workshops from our visiting group, followed later in the by a concert and ceilidh at the Masonic Hall in Ramsey – free entry!

After all that it’s time for a gentle session on Monday lunchtime, all musicians welcome. Then on Monday evening the usual Bands night – with a twist!

* Monday night at Shennaghys Jiu is always about bands, and in particular, showcasing talent from the Isle of Man. This year, we want to provide an opportunity for budding new traditional music ideas and performers to get behind the microphone. As well as music from Adam Melvin, The Mollag Band, Matt Kelly amongst others, two 40-minute ‘open-mic’ slots are programmed. We would welcome soloists and groups (of up to 5) of any age to come and show us your stuff! Slots will be allocated on the night on a first-come, first-serve basis, or email russ.cowin@gmail.com for more info.

*Date*	*Time*	*Event*

24/03/2016	Various	Visiting and local groups performing throughout schools
25/03/2016	1400	Scottish Music Workshops, Ramsey - open to all ages
	1830	Family Concert (Manx & visiting groups), followed by ceilidh Ramsey
26/03/2016	1100	Manx Music Workshop, Mitre Hotel, Ramsey - open to all ages
	1200	Food and folk music session, Mitre Hotel, Ramsey - all musicians welcome
	1500	Scottish Dance Workshop, Mitre Hotel, Ramsey
	1930	Concert & Ceilidh, Andreas Parish Hall (BYOB, transport from Ramsey provided)
27/03/2016	1500	Irish Dance Workshop, Masonic Hall, Ramsey
	1600	Manx Dance Workshop, Masonic Hall, Ramsey
	1930	Concert and ceilidh (Manx & visiting groups), Masonic Hall, Ramsey
28/03/2016	1200	Survivors’ Session (music in the pub), Ramsey
	2000	Bands and trad open mic night, Bar Logo, Ramsey

Visiting groups will perform at the Friday, Saturday and Sunday night concerts. All events are free (Friday night is ticketed for parents’ benefit). Updates on venues and more information is available from www.shennaghysjiu.com

Shennaghys Jiu 2016

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