24 - 26 November - Leith/Newhaven - Edinburgh
WinterTrad 2023
WINTER TRAD IS BACK! 3 DAYS OF TUNES AND CRAIC WITH ROSS COUPER AND TOM OAKES - 24/25/26 NOVEMBER
It’s been a long time and thank you so much for all of your support during the last few somewhat bonkers years since our last weekend way back in 2019.
We’re back to basics this year but also welcoming all instruments* to mix things up a bit.
Expect a mixture of instrumental classes, group-work and good old fashioned tune learning alongside concerts, and absolutely tons of sessions!
Transport and location are improved hugely by being based this year in beautiful Newhaven with a tram stop 5 minutes from our new home ‘The Heart of Newhaven’
*well, ‘nearly’ all instruments!
Scroll down for Tickets, Programme and Maps
Tickets:
Full Weekend - Saturday Night Concert - Sunday Workshops
Venues:
The Mother Superior:
Friday Night, Sunday Workshop and Session Trail Hub with great food. Kids ok until 6pm (If eating) All Session Trail pubs within 3 minutes walk.
Other Bars (Session Trail)
Newbarns Brewery Taproom:
Literally around the corner from The Mother Superior on Jane Street.
The best brewery in Scotland (in Tom’s opinion at least!) They’ll be hosting the pipe tunes session on Sunday from 3pm. You can have takeaway pizzas etc delivered to you here (though maybe not while playing?) Menus in the bar.
Other Bars (Session Trail)
Leith Arches Cafe/Bar:
Opposite The Mother Superior
Beautiful space just over the road from the Mother Superior. They do lovely lunches, coffee and have a cracking wine list. The Arches will host our Irish Session at 4.30pm on Sunday.
The Heart of Newhaven:
Our home for all of Saturday with workshops in the annex and then concert and festival club in the main hall. Last tram back to town at 23.50 Transport details below. No bar so BYOB!
Leith Depot:
Our second workshop venue on Sunday in the adjoining venue. The Depot does brilliant food, all day breakfasts at weekends and will also host the Edinburgh Scandinavian Session
Session Trail - Line up
Leith Depot - Edinburgh Scandi Session - 2-5pm
Newbarns - with Jon Bews, Willa Bews and Fraser Fifield - 3-6pm
Mother Superior - with Amy Geddes, Iain Macleod and Simon Bradley - 4pm to late
Leith Arches - with Grainne Brady, Niall Kenny and Thalia Blacking - 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Please join in responsibly!
All sessions are within a 2 minute walk of each other. Please have a look around and remember that these are public bars. They need to make money so BUY DRINKS! Most do amazing food as well.
Sessions are led so let your friendly session leaders guide the way! HAVE FUN!! X