Beginnings: First podcast episode

Beginnings is our first podcast episode, brought to by Katch Holmes, festival producer who grew up at Knockengorroch.

In this first episode Katch talks to festival founders and Knockengorroch residents, Liz and Simon Holmes about why they started Knockengorroch Festival – a tale of social idealism, musical discovery and connection to land and heritage.

She also chats to Jonny Hardie of Old Blind Dogs and Nick Jenkins of Outland Trio who share their memories of the very first festival in 1998.

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Featuring Party Dragon by Holiday Club from the Sounds Like Knockengorroch album, Boondock Skank by Old Blind Dogs from the album Tall Tails and a live recording of Bunker Hill by Old Blind Dogs

Pictured is Simon Holmes working on the longhouse at its very beginnings

With thanks to Dave House at the Noisefloor, Nick Jenkins, Jonny Hardie, Liz and Simon Holmes and Creative Scotland

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💚 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱! 💚🌿 We’re over 55% of the way to our target – This fundraising campaign is essential to cover our running costs in 2025. Without it, we can’t guarantee the future of the festival. Every single donation helps, no matter the size.We’ve extended the deadline to the end of June – so there’s still time to chip in and spread the word.🎶 Donate + share: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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📸 2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS LIVE!The music, the hills, the sunshine, the smiles — so many magic moments at Knockengorroch2025 🌞🎶This is the last few days to donate to save Knockengorroch and ensure Knockengorroch 2026. With 279 supporters of our fundraiser we're pushing towards our goal of £25k - can you get us a little closer and help cement our future? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025/backers#start 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Almost exactly half way through our fundraiser and we're half way to target! We have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity🥲.. If you are able to support us to get us closer to our target you'll help ensure a festival next year and for the years to follow. Here's a greatCrowdfunderthe Crowdfunder team have made us to sum it all up. Please go here to support us if you can.. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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