Big Tent Festival

[Paul ™]

Phil Kay confirmed as main stage compere again, he was amazing last year and had the kids eating out his hand.

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Line up so far.........................

The Creole Choir of Cuba 14 singers plus drummers and dancers present ‘desendann, voices of Haiti’

Shooglenifty,

Attic Lights,

Chipolatas and Mr McFalls Chamber playing Martyn Bennett,

Michael Marra playing with Mr McFalls Chamber,

The Treacherous Orchestra,

The Nuala Kennedy Band,

The Bevvy Sisters,

Joe Acheson Quartet,

Prince Edward Island and India Alba

And that lovely man Phil Kay will be back as our weekend compere

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Big Tent Home

New all singing all dancing website now up and running, line ups and all.

Enjoy :angry:

[stevieg72]

Big Tent Home

New all singing all dancing website now up and running, line ups and all.

Enjoy

[doe]

What time does this start- end ?

thinking about jumping through for the Saturday to see Attic Lights

[Paul ™]

Still to get sorted for this, will know more next week if I can attend or not

[stevieg72]

What time does this start- end ?

thinking about jumping through for the Saturday to see Attic Lights

[stevieg72]

Not attending but have a good one folks

[starpod]

Hi everyone, im reading about the Big Tent here to whet my appetite for next weekend

Im new to this festival and stummbled across it when looking for dates for Attic Lights and decided to take in the whole weekend. My friend is coming with me and this is her first festival, I thought she would enjoy this more than some of the bigger events. Im imagining/hoping this will be a far more relaxed weekend... almost like a holiday! but just wondering if any tips for us Big Tent newbies? I cant find any confirmation about friday night camping and my ticket doesnt shed any more light?? Also are there things we're not allowed to take into the site?

Also does the Ceilidh on the friday night take place in the arena part? or is it elsewhere....?

Lots of questions i know... but any info would be a great help guys!

Really looking forward to this one, just trying to plan our travel. I intended to drive through but dont want to be boo'ed on arrival!!!

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Bands start early afternoon 1-2pm finish 1030pm ish i think. Would say attic lights who are headlining would be on 9pm or there abouts. A bit of guesswork as my memory from last year was impaired by several black isle ciders. Doc will perhaps be more accurate with timings.

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Hi everyone, im reading about the Big Tent here to whet my appetite for next weekend

Im new to this festival and stummbled across it when looking for dates for Attic Lights and decided to take in the whole weekend. My friend is coming with me and this is her first festival, I thought she would enjoy this more than some of the bigger events. Im imagining/hoping this will be a far more relaxed weekend... almost like a holiday! but just wondering if any tips for us Big Tent newbies? I cant find any confirmation about friday night camping and my ticket doesnt shed any more light?? Also are there things we're not allowed to take into the site?

Also does the Ceilidh on the friday night take place in the arena part? or is it elsewhere....?

Lots of questions i know... but any info would be a great help guys!

Really looking forward to this one, just trying to plan our travel. I intended to drive through but dont want to be boo'ed on arrival!!!

[Everl0ng]

Hi Folks,

Im planning a family day at Big Tent, parents, hubby, daughter who's 2 years. Is this a suitable festival for a wee one? Im a regular T goer so have a few concerns but the family zone looks terrific. Anyone takin their kids?

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Hi Folks,

Im planning a family day at Big Tent, parents, hubby, daughter who's 2 years. Is this a suitable festival for a wee one? Im a regular T goer so have a few concerns but the family zone looks terrific. Anyone takin their kids?

[Everl0ng]

Hi everlong, defo take the kids they will love it, but remember this is nothing like T or any of the mainstream festivals, shoot away with any questions you want answered, remember to leave the car though!!!!!!

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Im taking my parents too!! I've told my Mum who's 67 it's a mini Glastonbury and she has to wear pink wellies!! She's well up for it!!

Do you know if we can buy tickets at the gate? Don't have final numbers yet. Trying to rally a team.

[starpod]

Ok, i'll try and answer them all;

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Camping tickets nearly sold out!

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Campsite opens tommorow folks.

[doe]

Enjoyed that yesterday.... good day out in the sun

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Enjoyed that yesterday.... good day out in the sun

[Da_J_Doc-~]

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Scotsman Festival Review>>>>>>> Click

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Edited July 29, 2009 by Da_J_Doc-~

[stevieg72]

We had another great time this year, really enjoyed the moonzie allstars, trecherous orchestra and attic lights. The festival does seem to be growing quite quickly and there are still some issues with the camping area,although it has vastly improved since last year. All in all a great wee festival that has become one of my regulars. Oh i almost forot to mention the superb blackisle beer/cider, i drunk gallons of the stuff