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Postponement to May 2021

In March this year we postponed our May Knockengorroch event to September, believing that it would be safe and legal to hold the festival then. As you can imagine, since…

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

Afro Celt Sound System ‘Lockdown Gorroch Reel’

Following our amazing Virtually Knockengorroch event headliners Afro Celt Sound System have released the brand new tune written by fiddler Peter Tickell for us. The video for The Lockdown Gorroch Reel’ features…

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Virtually Knockengorroch ‘Lockengorroch’

From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May we live streamed Virtually Knockengorroch from zoom, Facebook, YouTube and twitch. Many of the live artists and DJs on our bill for this…

May 21, 2020May 27, 2020

‘Virtually Knockengorroch’ marks our May dates

Knockengorrochers from across the world are invite to join us to mark our May Knockengorroch dates 21 to 24 May. Over this time we ask you to share your memories,…

May 4, 2020May 17, 2020

September line-up!

True to our original May line up, September will bring a delectable array of traditional, electronic and international music acts from around the globe to the hills of Galloway. Acclaimed…

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Postponement to 10-13 September 2020

Due to the current circumstances, Knockengorroch festival is postponed until 10-13 September 2020 and tickets are now ON SALE for this event. We have our venue, license, core crew and…

March 21, 2020

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11 hours ago

Have you grown up coming to Knockengorroch? Do you bring your children AND your parents along with you? If so we are looking to hear from you. We are hoping to speak to people who have been coming to Knockengorroch for many years - in particular those that first came as children and now come as adults, possibly even with their own children, and any families that attend as three generations. Also anyone who went through a significant life event here such as getting married. The stories we collect will be made available later in the year in a series of Knockengorroch podcasts and more. Get in touch at admin@knockengorroch.org.uk thanks! ... See MoreSee Less

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Knockengorroch

2 days ago

Like many other events, Knockengorroch Festival has been postponed. We miss the sound of the hills ringing out to amazing music and ecstatic audiences. The live music industry is amongst those hardest hit by the pandemic. First to go and last to return. Today is a day to remember just how much live music brings us all and to ask for Government acknowledgement and support to ensure all those artists, venues, promoters, sound & light engineers, agents, managers and crew are able to withstand the hit. @Benjamin Zephaniah in 2019. #letthemusicplay ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

**Festival update**

In March this year we postponed our May Knockengorroch event to September, believing that it would be safe and legal to hold the festival then. As you can imagine, since then, we have been watching events unfold with the pandemic and regulations very closely.

Whilst some things are opening up here in Scotland we have still not had any indication from the Government as regards live events and we cannot know what the situation will look like come September. This make a license application impossible. In addition we do not want to place anybody at risk. The safety of everyone is our top concern. An event of the scale which we are used to will not be possible, either legally or safely. We are sad to announce that September tickets are no longer on sale.

We are pleased to announce that May 27-30 are our 2021 dates and tickets are available NOW. This festival is planned to be our full show with the same line-up as 2020. September ticket holders will have their tickets automatically transferred to Knockengorroch 2021

Hang on in there and know that Knockengorroch will be back in all its glory as soon as we can possibly make it happen. We as much as any of you want to see these fields and hills alive with music again soon. We cannot wait to see you then. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Hello we will be closing our Justgiving fundraiser this week. It will allow us to pay all our artists who gave their time for our Virtually Knockengorroch Event - helping support our creatives at a time when they need it most! Please donate if you can before we close this Thursday 18th. Thanks! www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/virtuallyknockengorroch ... See MoreSee Less

Help raise £5000 to Reimburse Knockengorroch artists who take part in Virtually Knockengorroch.

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Weʼre raising money to Reimburse Knockengorroch artists who take part in Virtually Knockengorroch.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Knockengorroch

1 month ago

If you missed it, Knockengorroch resident and host Simon Holmes' Virtually Knockengorroch Event speech is here simonknock.wordpress.com/2020/06/03/seven-tribes-and-a-virtual-treat/ ... See MoreSee Less

Seven tribes and a virtual treat

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The names of seven ancient tribes are contained within the names of seven hills and wattirs all within sight or sound of Knockengorroch Meadow home of Ken Dee. The Brockies, the Brackies, the Fidda...

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