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Karawane Takeover

Featuring one of Scotland’s leading salsa bands, Orquesta Boreal

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

Music, Dance

Ready to dance?

Join the Karawane DJs – Mark Thomson and Ali Aitken – for a high-energy journey through salsa, afrobeat, cumbia and joyful sounds from around the world. Bringing the heat live on stage is the 10-piece Orquesta Boreal, one of Scotland’s leading salsa bands. With powerful brass, vibrant vocals, and infectious rhythms, they’ll transport you straight to the dancefloors of Havana and Cali.

Also featuring saxophonist Maren Amira, whose music blends jazz, Middle Eastern influences, and cutting-edge club culture, alongside percussionists Carol Scorer on congas, Kenny on bongos and Kuchke opening the evening in song. With bold visuals by Arts in Motion, expect big beats, dazzling imagery and a welcoming atmosphere.

Come ready to dance, celebrate and lose yourself in the music.

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 October, 7pm

From £17.00 to £21.00

Venue & Access

Audience Information

Bar Service Available. Over 18s only.

Forres Coffee House will be selling food from 7 ’til 9pm.

Cover Photo:
Photo Credit: Mark Richards