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  • Two women in elegant gowns, one in red playing the violin and one in black playing the cello, perform on a desert landscape at sunset.

    The Ayoub Sisters

    Scottish/Egyptian duo The Ayoub Sisters blend classical, folk and contemporary influences using live-looping technology to create immersive soundscapes.

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  • People gather in a brightly lit art gallery, viewing colourful abstract paintings on the walls and enjoying conversation. Three women in the foreground smile and talk whilst other visitors mingle in the background.

    Festival Opening Night

    All festival exhibitions launch at once, with artists on hand to share their stories, followed by a traditional music session at Phoenix Cafe.

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  • Black and white photo of a group of people sitting at round tables in a hall, smiling and applauding. Some people stand and clap in the background. Decorative banners hang on the wall. The mood appears celebratory.

    Storylands sessions

    Musician-in-Residence Hamish Napier and storyteller Aila Schafer curate an evening of songs, tunes, poems and stories from Highland and Moray talent.

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  • Harry Bird

    Modern-day troubadour Harry Bird returns with his full band, joined by Sunshine & The Silver Seams and local duo Hulliannah.

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  • Deiseil: Dancing in Time

    An immersive journey through stepdance history, told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song and storytelling, from award-winning director Gerry Mulgrew.

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  • Sand, Silt, Flint

    Fiona Soe Paing’s acclaimed audio-visual album explores North-East Scotland’s ballads and folklore through experimental electronica and archive material.

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  • A man with a beard and moustache, wearing a patterned shirt and black beanie, stares at the camera. Orange light effects partially obscure the image, creating a dramatic, artistic feel against a dark background.

    Findlay Napier and Kris Drever

    Findlay Napier and Kris Drever share an evening of compelling songs and musical craftsmanship, blending sharp observation with imaginative storytelling.

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  • Balfour Reparations

    Dancer and scholar Farah Saleh examines the UK’s colonial legacy in Palestine through a performance lecture blending history, fiction and fantasy.

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  • A person with curly hair smiles at the camera outdoors, with a blurred background of blue water and sky.

    Morna Ross

    Socially engaged artist Morna Ross worked with the Findhorn community to explore the past, present and future of the James Milne Institute through shared stories and memories.

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  • We Will Hear the Angels

    Magnetic North returns with a poignant celebration of sad music, following five neighbours quietly struggling with heartbreak and healing.

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  • A man in a light blue Elvis Juice shirt and cap films with a camera on a beach near the sea, with waves in the background.

    Graeme Roger, Wildbird

    Visual artist Graeme Roger spent time with the Burghead community, using contemporary visual storytelling to uncover its history, identity and the stories that matter most to local people.

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  • Phil Bancroft Trio

    Saxophonist Phil Bancroft and his Standards Trio bring fresh energy to Black American jazz classics from Ellington, Coltrane, Davis and more.

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  • Birdvox

    Four of Scotland’s most distinctive musical voices unite for an ancient-yet-contemporary sound, closing the festival alongside Kuchke and DJ Dolphin Boy.

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  • Karawane Takeover

    DJs Mark Thomson and Ali Aitken lead a high-energy night of salsa, afrobeat and cumbia, with live band Orquesta Boreal bringing the heat.

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  • Culture Night Ceilidh

    An all-star Highland ceilidh band led by Hamish Napier brings fast reels, graceful waltzes and traditional marches for a fun-packed dancing evening.

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  • Four people stand in a warmly lit corridor with stone walls. Two hold guitars, one holds a violin, and they all smile at the camera. Candles line the floor along the walls.

    Julie Fowlis, Zoë Conway, Éamon Doorley and John McIntyre

    Folk luminaries offer a captivating collection of songs and tunes inspired by Irish and Scottish Gaelic traditions.

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  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a pale coloured coat, looks directly at the camera. In the background is a river delta-like landscape with shallow waters, landscape and trees.

    Rachel Sermanni and Joshua Burnside

    Join two exceptional singer-songwriters for an evening of contemporary folk, rich storytelling and beautifully crafted music.

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  • A man stands in the midst of darkness wearing a seagreen t-shirt and glasses - bending forwards as though to address the audience in character.

    When Billy Met Alasdair

    Explore the struggles, origins, and creative triumphs of two Glasgow legends in an uplifting tale of resilience and artistic brilliance.

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  • A man wearing a blue shirt stands with both arms raised to the sky. Other performers are in front with arms outstretched.

    Ray

    Inspired by the words of the 13th-century poet Rumi, Ray explores the idea of emergence and our deep human desire for connection.

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