“We keep it small for a reason. Good music in good company.”

Now in its eighth year the Glenelg Music Festival, 'Drams in the Field’ is once again bringing good music to this remote corner of Skye & Lochalsh. Known for providing a platform for local talent and its great craic, in breath taking scenery, this will be the second year the festival is situated on Bernera Farm enjoying views across the stunning Bernera Beach, down the Sound of Sleat to the islands of Rhum and Eigg.

Cup marked stones and cairns in Glen Bernera identify the area as a site of gatherings since prehistoric times, keep this tradition alive and join with 500 others at Drams in the Field to celebrate good music in good company.

Featuring:

Subrosa, Cast Ewe Band, Esther O’Conner, The Gypsy Queens & a Dog Leg, Skerryvore.

Red Handed, The Federals, Sandra Macbeth, The Incredible Fling Band, The Porridge Men.

Plus Brendan Hendry & friends and other musical magic over the weekend

Find out more about the music by clicking on the musical note icon.

Find out more about the family day by clicking on the child & guardian icon.

“Drams in the Field”, affectionately known as ‘Drams’, was constituted on 20th October 2000 and the inaugural Glenelg Music Festival was held on Saturday 23rd September in a Marquee on a field in the Avenue. From one night of music it has developed into two nights of music and this year for the first time includes a family day.

As part of that continuing development this is the second year Drams in the Field is working in partnership with the Glenelg & Arnisdale Development Trust to produce the festival with the renewed focus on making the Glenelg Music Festival a community spirited event.

Plans are underway to put that partnership on a firmer footing and watch this space for a potential joint venture with the intention of bringing more entertainment to the area and providing further opportunities to showcase the wealth of local talent throughout the year.

Since 2000 and over six festivals, Drams in the Field has had a turnover in excess of £90,000, raised over £8500 (grants, sponsorship, donations) towards its running costs and made donations to the community of £6272.

Thanks go to the volunteers from the community of Glenelg & Arnisdale and its extended family including though by no means limited to the following;

Allan Souter. Amy Flowerree. Andrew Chisholm. Brian MacGlenon. Charles MacDonald. Chris MacDonald. Chris Main. David Chisolm. Donald G MacKenzie. Donovan MacDonald. Duncan Cameron. Ewen Ballantyne. Fiona Cameron. Gavin Ralston. Glynis MacDonald. Graham Sutherland. Helen MacLeod. Iona Chisholm. Jackie Wyatt. Jo MacAskill. John MacLean. Johnny Cameron. Kenny MacDonald. Kenny MacLennon. Liam Newsom. Linda MacDonald. Lorraine MacKay. Lorraine Smith. Mairi Nollan. Mary Ann Chisholm. Michael Francis. Michael Paterson. Neil Hammond. Paul (the Geordie). Rab MacAskill. Robert Smith. Raymond Chisholm. Roddy MacPherson. Tania MacKay. Tommy Broadfoot.