Anticipation is building for this year's Burnfest with more musical talent and family entertainment than you can shake A-Coo-Stick at! Add fantastic food and drink to the mix and Burnsfest 2019 is shaping up to be a cracker.
Organised by South Ayrshire Council, the free event which takes place at Rozelle Park, Ayr on Saturday 4 May from 1pm-10pm will feature an amazing line-up of top musical acts.
The Temperance Movement, Eddi Reader, The Primitives, The Pearlfishers, Stephanie Cheape, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, Dopesickfly and the Barr Stools are all set to play the main stage.
Headliners, the Temperance Movement were recently voted 'Best Rock Band' at the SSE Scottish Music Awards are set to tour the US later this year with Deep Purple and Judas Priest.
There is sure to be a warm welcome home for local singer songwriter Eddi Reader. Eddi was the lead singer of the warmly remembered Fairground Attraction where the single Perfect and the album First of A Million Kisses both topped the British charts.
Special guests The Primitives will be warmly remembered from their 1988 infectious hit 'Crash'.
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The Pearlfishers are a Glasgow based rock band fronted by singer and songwriter David Scott who is also a UWS music lecturer in Ayr. The band were described by acclaim.ca as 'one of Scotland's best kept musical secrets'.
Stephanie Cheape is Capital FM's Best Unsigned Act and has supported Bryan Ferry and Hipsway as well as playing the world famous street party at Edinburgh's Hogmanay!
Up and coming bands Tom McGuire and the Brassholes and Dopesickfly complete the main stage line-up along with local band The Barrstools, who are opening the event.
There is also a strong line-up of local bands again this year, with an array of popular acts performing in the A-Coo-Stick Tipi, and if you're looking for traditional music with some dancing thrown in, why not visit the Jook Aboot Ceilidh tent!
For the first time at Burnsfest, The Haverin' Hoolie will have comedy entertainment from previous Comedian of the Year winner Stephen Buchanan, Rachel Jackson who has appeared in Still Game and talented Irish comic Paul McDaniel.
The Chillootery is another new attraction with zentangle meditation sessions and more!
There are lots of activities for kids of all ages with a Haggis Hunt, Crazy Golf, Archery, Burns Fair and much more! Younger children are sure to enjoy Forest Creature puppets and Wildlife Explorers in the Bairns Bunnet tent.
As always, the Mercat has some great produce and a fantastic range of street food on offer, while a visit to Scran Street will provide the very best festival food and drink.
Bring a picnic blanket, relax and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the many attractions Burnsfest has to offer!
Councillor Brian McGinley, Economy and Culture Portfolio Holder for South Ayrshire Council said: "Burnsfest has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike and showcases the very best that South Ayrshire has to offer.
"We are well versed when it comes to putting on large scale events so it's no wonder that this musical extravaganza attracts some legendary performers.
"There is always a family feel to Burnsfest with entertainment and performances throughout the day so don't miss out!"
There will be a free shuttle bus running from Ayr Train Station via Blackburn Carpark, Park 'n' Ride to Rozelle Park on Saturday 4 May from 12.30pm – 10.30pm.
The Burns an' a' that! Festival also boasts a Burnsfringe programme with popular events including Land o' Burns Weekender, Land o' Burns 10k, Land o' Burns Starlight Walk, Girvan Traditional Folk Festival and more!
For more information on Burnsfest or what's planned for Burnsfringe visit www.burnsfestival.comExternal link
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