THE ISLAND HOP
As part of the Highland Year of Culture 2007, the Orkney Folk Festival
is adding it's weight to the celebrations by holding a series of concerts,
ceilidhs or dances throughout the islands of Eday, Hoy, North Ronaldsay,
Sanday, Shapinsay, Flotta, Wyre and Papa Westray.
This provides a unique opportunity for the local residents of these islands
to have a folk festival event on their doorstep. In addition to the evening
events, the visiting artists will be making some visits to the schools.
The programme will provide an interesting mix of visiting and local artists,
a variety of musical styles, instrumentalists and singers ensureing that
there will be something for everyone.
Also, dont forget that you don't have to go to the isles to enjoy that special
country atmosphere. There will be Folk Festival events at Harray, Holm,
Orphir, St Margaret's Hope and Kirkwall.
The route
| Saturday | May 19th | Shapinsay |
| Sunday | May 20th | Flotta |
| Monday | May 21st | Sanday |
| Tuesday | May 22nd | Eday |
| Wednesday | May 23rd | North Ronaldsay |
| Thursday | May 24th | Papa Westray |
| Friday | May 25th | Wyre |
| Saturday | May 26th | Longhope |
ALL CONCERTS START TIMES 7.30pm
WEATHER PERMITTING
These events will be very much a collaborative effort with the Community
Councils and Community Associations of all the islands involved. We also
hope to encourage visitors to use these events as an opportunity to broaden
their horizons and enjoy the island experience.
Orkney Ferries are providing the Coast to Coast and Island Explorer packages
offering discounted fares, which are ideal for "island hopping".
The line-up
At each island will be Fridarey, Angus Lyon and
Ruaridh Campbell. Martin Curtis will be taking the helm from Monday to Saturday
and Danny Award winners Wingin' It! will be performing from Wednesday to
Saturday. There will be various local support from the islands themselves
and up and coming local band Skalder.