We are truly spoilt with the riches at the end of this rainbow! Our line-up is looking finer and finer and we are pleased to add to our first announcement highlights such as Tom McGuire and the Brassholes, Yoko Pwno, Dominic Waxing Lyrical, Sea Bass Kid, Dub Princess and Awry. Also a brand new tent
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Journey to the end of the rainbow
Our theme in 2019 is ‘At the end of the rainbow’. Celebrate love, hope, diversity and unity at Knockengorroch in 2019. Come finally find that pot of gold… Our theme is partly inspired by the international ‘rainbow gathering’ we hosted at Knockengorroch in 1997. Simon Holmes tells you more about where it all began…
First line-up announcement!
Benjamin Zephaniah and the Revolutionary Minds will be playing on a rare tour of the UK. Widely celebrated as one of the greatest poets of his generation, Zephaniah is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls “street politics”. His poetry, books and plays have captivated hearts and minds, fuelling imaginations and winning him a legion of fans all over the
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Knockengorroch night with A Tribe Called Red
Friday February 8 The Caves Edinburgh 10.30pm – 3am Knockengorroch’s annual city session will smash it again with the international ground breaking A Tribe Called Red. The Canadian First Nations’ DJ and producers play powwow step, blending instrumental hip hop, reggae, moombahton and dubstep-influenced dance music with elements of First Nations music, particularly vocal chanting and
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Champions scheme launched
Once again we are offering a chance to support Knockengorroch and earn rewards while doing so. We are ever delighted by the wonderful people that return to us year on year. However we know we can never get complacent. We think our friends’ friends are the best people to bring to the festival… so
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Oran Bagraidh: New music residency in Galloway
Ten of the UK and Ireland’s finest traditional poets and musical artists including vocalists using five languages, medieval instruments: crwth and northern triplepipes as well as fiddle, harp, accordian and electronics will join together in a Knockengorroch music residency to re-invigorate and create new music inspired by past peoples and languages of Britain. Award winning
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