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Sunday 26th February 2012 - At 4.00pm (doors open 3.30pm)

MAIREARAD AND ANNA

Award-winning multi-instrumentalist duo Anna Massie, from Fortrose, and Mairearad Green, from Achiltibuie, have established themselves across the traditional music scene in a few short years. They can be seen performing individually with a host of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects.

Both growing up in the Highlands with similar musical backgrounds, (most notably, mandolin playing Dads) Anna and Mairearad share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music. Having played together for 9 years, they have an intuitive approach to each other’s musical ideas and interpretations.

Anna was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award and since has been nominated for the “Horizon” award at the 2005 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and “Best Instrumentalist” at the 2005 and 2008 Scots Trad Music Awards. She excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo but perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - whether accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flat-picking tunes, Anna’s dexterity shines through.

Mairearad on accordion and pipes is one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. Her deft and lyrical accordion style ensures that she is in great demand as a performer but she is also in demand as an innovative composer, having written the music for the short film "Sea of Glass" while many of her compositions are rapidly becoming popular session tunes including "Maggie West's Waltz" and "Dram Behind the Curtain." Her lovely  “Passing Places” suite was hailed as “The third, final, and undoubtedly best of this year’s New Voices series” at Celtic Connections 2009.

Tickets £10.50 adults, £4.20 under 16s, under 5s free, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £25.20   (inc 5% booking fee)

Afternoon tea included in ticket price and served in the interval.

You will be e-mailed a confirmation. Print this out and present at the door for admission.

8th, 9th, 10th, June 2012
Dores, Scotland

ROCKNESS 2012 LAUNCHES TO THE SOUND OF

MUMFORD AND SONS * DEADMAU5 * BIFFY CLYRO

ED SHEERAN * JUSTICE

PLUS ALSO CONFIRMED IN FIRST LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT
METRONOMY * NOAH AND THE WHALE * WRETCH 32 * FRESH / LIVE * AZEALIA BANKS * BEARDYMAN * DEATH IN VEGAS * CHIC featuring NILE RODGERS * ETIENNE DE CRECY * TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS * BUSY P * GESAFFELSTEIN * RITON * THE CUBAN BROTHERS * FILTH djs * POLYMATH * COUNT CLOCKWORK
AND
THE INAUGURAL ROCK NESS EXPRESS...

ALL ABOARD…SCOTLAND HERE WE COME!

Ticket prices

Three day pass (camping) £171.70 including £12.70 booking fee.

Three day pass (non camping) £160.90 including £11.90 booking fee

Three day VIP pass (camping) £225.70 including £16.70 booking fee.

One day admission - tickets not yet on sale

Why not make your RockNess experience even better by going VIP?

We take our VIPs seriously and have listened carefully to the feedback you’ve given us in the past.  The VIP area in 2012 will be better, but by no means bigger, than ever; in fact we’ve reduced the capacity of the campsite and arena so that we can focus on delivering better customer service to everyone.  We bring you:
 

VIP Camping:

-        Fast-track private entrance to the site, getting you in and out quickly.

-        VIP car park next to the VIP campsite, meaning you don’t have to carry your belongings far.

-        A bigger campsite with more space so that you can set up camp with all of your friends.

-        Flushing toilets

-        Luxury hot showers

-        Phone charging points†

-        Lockers to keep your valuables safe°

-        Relaxation tent where you can get a massage, treatment or body art

-        Panoramic views over Loch Ness

-        Dedicated VIP Manager available 24 hours a day to help you with anything you need; directions, advice, or maybe just a chat and a cuppa.

VIP Arena:

-        VIP bar open until 4am* where you can have a drink while you enjoy the amazing view down to the main stage.

-        Champagne and cocktail bars

-        VIP stage where you can see comedians, bands and DJs in an intimate tent

-        Comfy seating areas

-        VIP food outlets

 † Limited availability

° Limited availability – allocated first come first served.  Customers must bring their own padlocks.

*Except Sunday night into Monday morning when the bar is open until 2am.

There is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person or per credit card for this event. Orders exceeding this limit may be cancelled.

Tickets will be posted on 1st May 2012 by insured, signed for delivery

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Hope Street Collective

Friday March 30th 2012- 7.30pm - Doors Open 7pm

Craigmonie Centre - Drumnadrochit

The Hope Street Collective are a collection of young traditional musicians from across Scotland, Ireland and America.

Instrumentation includes; pipes, song, fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar and piano and they play a variety of traditional tunes and contemporary arrangements.

The ticket prices (including 10% booking fee) are £5.50 adult, £3.30 concessions and students.  Please book in advance to avoid disappointment

Please note - your confirmation email will act as your electronic ticket. Please bring a print out of it with you to the venue.

Please contact the Craigmonie Centre in advance if you are a wheelchair user or have mobility issues which requires preferential seating – 01456 459 224 / fran.davidson@highland.gov.uk - for directions and venue information visit www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk

Urquhart Castle, near Drumnadrochit on the A82 is one of Scotland's most dramatic medieval fortresses, standing amidst spectacular Highland scenery and overlooking Loch Ness. Once one of Scotland's mightiest strongholds, Urquhart's strategic location gave it a key role in the Scottish battle for independence. It came under the control of Robert the Bruce before a 150-year power struggle between the Stewart dynasty and the MacDonald Lords of the Isles. The castle's history and that of the noble families – Durward, Macdonald and Grant – who held it, is told in the exhibition and audio-visual display in the modern visitor centre. The visitor centre also features an outstanding array of medieval artefacts found at the castle.

Urquhart Castle is fascinating to explore and provides a vision of life during the Middle Ages, both in war and peace. The most dramatic building is the 16th-century five-storey Grant Tower where the lords and their families lived and entertained their guests. Other parts of the castle include the kitchens, guardhouse and cellars. You can also see where the once mighty defences kept the enemies at bay.

Urquhart Castle's visitor centre is modern and well-equipped. Set back into the hillside, it looks out over the castle ruins, the waters of Loch Ness and the mountains beyond. Visitors can enjoy an exciting film in six languages which describes the castle's turbulent history. There is also a scale model of the castle and the chance to see artefacts found at the castle in the 1920s, including gunstones, arrowheads and the beautiful Urquhart Ewer. The visitor centre has a comfortable café selling hot and cold snacks and a selection of delicious home baking. Picnic packs are available for those who wish to eat outside. There is also a shop selling a selection of quality books souvenirs and gifts. Open all year, seven days a week.

Tickets - Adult 7.20, Child £4.30, Concession £5.70 - No booking fee.

Please print out the confirmation that will be e-mailed to you and present it at the Castle ticket office for admission. The confirmation will be vaild for 6 months from the date of issue and can be exchanged for one visit only to Urquhart Castle.