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Dance into May at the ninth 'Yellow's on the Broom' festival!
Our annual event is hosting its renowned variety of music for another fun-packed weekend!
This year we're offering the whole range from Opera (yes, Opera! Classical Opera like you've
never experienced!) to Rockabilly - with Swamp-inspired Boogie, Folk-inspired
Funk Rock, Reggae, R&B, Folk, Pop and Gealic Tribal
thrown in for good measure. Interspersed with these acts on the main stage are a magician
and surprise music features on a small stage.
The Festival is being held for the ninth consecutive year at Sillyflatt Farm,
Inverbervie, on the evenings of Saturday, May 3rd. and Sunday, May 4th. at 7.30PM.
Sillyflatt Farm is situated one mile south of the 'Royal Burgh' of Inverbervie,
and is accessed directly from the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose "Coast Road", near
the turn-off for the coastal village of Gourdon.
As well as the appealing mix and variety of very danceable live music in the
evenings, during the Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Music and Craft tuition workshops are
also on offer at the nearby Mill of Benholm.
Some tickets still on sale!
£15.00 for one, £28.00 for two evenings,
half price for accompanied children under 11. Please call the Ticket and Information Hotline for
more information: (01569) 750756 or
The 'Yellow's on the Broom'... International Live Music Mearns May
Festival Gig
"The yellow's on the broom, when the yellow's on the broom,
Oh, I'll tak' ye on the road again when the yellow's on the
broom" (Folksong, Adam McNaughton)
There are no bands on the run but there is a whole lot of live music on the move
at our feature-packed festival in the Mearns Royal Burgh of Inverbervie on the 3rd
and 4th of May. This year's "Yellow's on the Broom" International Festival at
Sillyflatt Barn is importing Helldorado, featuring the most electrifying
psychobilly from Stavanger and ferrying over the Timo Gross Band, playing the
finest R&B from Heidelberg.
Skanking over from Glasgow are reggae rebels Man at the Window and strutting in
from Edinburgh are blues-rock guitareros Stevey Hay and the RayVons.
To see and hear from Korea is performance artist Moon Suk and her Opera
Operation Orchestra and clattering down the railway track from "The Broch" come
the incomparable Deviltrain.
The Mossy River Rock Band is steaming up the psychadelic swamps and boogie
deltas of the Clyde with Robin Miller, one of Scotland's finest finger-picking
guitarists, at the helm.
Revved-up and ready to go are local heroes The Residents and crossing The
Borders of folk-funk fusion come Indie upstarts Katie and the Dull Fudds.
Crossing the time barrier come the Jacobean thrillers The Trybe and guaranteeing
genuine ethnicity are Guinean malinke rythm ensemble Sodeya and Japanese Taiko
drummers.
Arriving by magic in the early evening is children's favourite Harry Mudini and
guitar genius Gerry Jablonski will defy gravity and levitate. Later evening side
stage acts have all manner of musical surprises only to be revealed on the
night.
The Festival is being held for the ninth consecutive year at Sillyflatt Farm,
situated one mile south of Inverbervie near the junction to Gourdon and may be
accessed directly from the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose "Coast Road".
On each evening the music starts at 7.30 pm. - this is a suitable time to
appreciate the more mellow acts, the paintings and the other artefacts on
display and for sale. Our two stages are decked-out with local daffodils and set on a wooden dance
floor. Seating at genuine 'Biergarten' tables provides for a good
viewpoint for the stage acts and for a respite between dance flings - believe
us, with the music we've got lined up you'll need a 'breather' now and again!
Fancy Dress! Get Dressed Up! Why not ?! Your interpretations of The Yellow's on the Broom theme are invited -
with a prize each night for The Best Outfit from our compere, German TV and radio star, Stefan Reusch.
Locally,
Encore
suggest you look at their selection for inspiration...
Refreshments will be available in the spacious bar in the barn's
stone-arched alcove to the main floor area. High standard, professional outdoor
catering has been organised to serve everything from haggis, neeps, tatties and
stovies to German Bratwurst and French pancakes, with soups, coffee and tea and
a non-alcoholic cocktail bar also available.
Continuing the ‘Yellow’s on the Broom’ Festival’s on-going tradition of education and enlightenment,
during the Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the nearby Mill of Benholm, various
tuition workshops are on offer for
adults and children . The workshops are being given by performers appearing
later in the evenings as well as local experts.
As well as the workshops, this year's "Fringe Events" include an art exhibition by
the charismatic Norwegian artist Ingeborg Kvame and a road tour by Timo Gross Band.
Ingeborg is flying over from Stavanger after a recent exhibition in Edinburgh National Gallery
to personally welcome you to her exhibition, opening in "The Creel Inn",
Catterline, on May 1st., presenting some of her inspirational works done whilst in
residence in Catterline's "Watch House" studio.
Meanwhile, Timo, Frovin and Michael are taking to the road after working their passage
as quest performers on the Zeebrugge-Rosyth ferry. Their road tour taking in
Edinburgh (The Ark), Montrose (The Black Abbot), Gourdon (The Harbour Bar),
Inverbervie (The Cutty Sark), Stonehaven (The Marine Hotel) and Aberdeen (The
Blue Lamp) before being pressed-ganged back on the return ferry to Zeebrugge and
countries beyond.
Tickets are still on sale in Inverbervie, Gourdon, Stonehaven, Johnshaven,
Catterline, St. Cyrus, Montrose and Aberdeen at £15.00 for one evening or £28.00
for two evenings; accompanied children up to 11 years at half price.
We recommend buying or reserving tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
For information, booking tickets and places in the workshops please contact
the Yellow's on the Broom Team:
Ticket and Information Hotline (01569) 750756 or
The Team would also like to hear from anyone interested in joining them and helping with
the fun preparations in the week before and activities during the event.
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The Mossy River Rock Band
The Mossy River Rock Band was formed in the West of Scotland in 2008.
Mossy Miller (acoustic guitar / vocals), Algae Macdonald (drums), Lichen Chaudeurge (percussion), Fungi Wood
(bass guitar) and Mangrove Macdonald
were brought together by a shared love of the outdoors life and late 60s psychedelic rock. Combining the two
interests resulted in The Mossy Bonfire Tapes - a series of jams recorded by a river near Dunoon where the
band played at midnight, warmed by a bonfire made entirely of moss. Although these tapes were green, vaguely
furry and slightly moist they caused an instant sensation in the field recording review pages of esteemed
nature publication 'Wet and Boggy Marsh Monthly' and the Mossy River Rock Band agreed to perform at the 2008
Yellow's On The Broom Festival to cater to public demand within the national community of swamp-like-habitat
enthusiasts.
The Mossy River Rock Band's sound is comparable to that of The Band or of Canned Heat - harmony-laden
acoustic/electric boogie swamp rock, with one foot in the hippy/folky past and the other foot entrenched
firmly in a wet and mossy bog.
Will you be green and furry at Yellow's On The Broom? - The Mossy River Rock Band will be there to salute
you...
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Harry Mudini
Harry Mudini is an illusionist and magician of the highest calibre and loved by the
children at previous festivals for his spontaneity and
fun, and admired by all for his classic showmanship. Harry and his "talented assistants"
will be appearing on the small stage in the early part of the evening and,
in-between, popping up all over the barn with tricks and treats for small
gaggles of youngsters.
During the Sunday afternoon, at the nearby Mill of Benhom,
Harry will be giving tuition workshops on classic conjuring and magic tricks for
children. As with all the afternoon workshops, please register your interest and
numbers to attend should the idea of making Granny disappear and come back as a
frog appeals to your children or your 'inner child'! Please call
Information on (01569) 750756 or
for further details.
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Festival Tickets
Some festival tickets are still available ! Ticket prices are as follows:
Saturday OR Sunday Evening - Adult: £15.00 Child: £7.50
Saturday AND Sunday Evening Adult: £28.00 Child: £14.00
The child ticket price is for accompanied children up to 11 years of age.
Children's tickets may be purchased at the door.
To guarantee entry to the festival, please purchase adult tickets beforehand at:
For information, booking tickets and places in the workshops please contact
the Yellow's on the Broom Team:
Ticket and Information Hotline (01569) 750756 or
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Workshops
The Mill of Benholm
Saturday
| Time |
Mins. |
Venue 1 |
Venue 2 |
Venue 3 |
Venue 4 |
Venue 5 |
| 13:00 |
60:00 |
Rag Rugging with Christine |
Guitar w. Timo |
African Dance |
The Soil Doctor |
Acrylic Painting with Katrina |
| 14:00 |
60:00 |
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Poi with Zoe |
| 15:00 |
60:00 |
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Taiko Drumming |
| 16:00 |
60:00 |
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Sunday
| Time |
Mins. |
Venue 1 |
Venue 2 |
Venue 3 |
Venue 4 |
Venue 5 |
| 13:00 |
60:00 |
Rag Rugging with Christine |
Guitar w. Timo |
African Dance |
Surprise! |
Acrylic Painting with Katrina |
| 14:00 |
60:00 |
Willow Weaving
with Cath |
Poi with Zoe |
| 15:00 |
60:00 |
African Drums |
| 16:00 |
60:00 |
Harry Mudini |
Tel: (01569) 750756
Tuition workshops in the nearby Mill of Benholm on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons
will be offered by festival performers and other experts. The workshops take place in the Mill of Benholm,
5 minutes drive or a pleasant half hour's country walk from Sillyflatt.
The Yellow's on the Broom Festival is using the Mill as a venue for music, arts
and crafts workshops and stalls from local organisations. The tearoom will be
open 1-5 on Saturday and 2-5 Sunday.
The Mill of Benholm Trust is based in a converted water Mill in an idyllic rural setting near Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire. Supported by
Aberdeenshire Council, it provides meaningful work and training opportunities in
catering, heritage, environmental education and horticulture for adults with
special needs.
Tuition workshops will be offered on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons by
festival performers and other experts. The workshops will take place in the Mill
of Benholm and include, in alphabetical order:
African Drumming. Sunday 15:00-16:00
Magi Winmill, and members of the Sodeya ensemble, will give a captivating
passing-on of knowledge relating the history of African Malinke drumming to its
practition. The show you the different Guinean styles of playing the drums and
guidance on the basics and how to improve your skills.
African Dance. Saturday and Sunday 13:00-14:00
The well-travelled and talented Zoe Lampkin will show the elements and
essentials of Dance traditions from the West Coast of Africa - beginner to
intermediate standard
The Soil Doctor. Saturday 13:00-17:00
As seen in Beechgrove Garden! Meet Sandy, Peat, Heather and their muddy friends.
Bring your own soil for a soil texture measurement and look at the creepy
crawlies through the microscope. Soil analysis kits for sale. Also experts from
the Mill of Benholm team will give expert insites into what lives in the Mill
Stream water - and is it good for drinking?
Guitar Masterclass. Saturday and Sunday 13:00-14:00
Get Acoustic, Blues or Rock guitar tips from our visiting expert from Heidelberg
- Timo Gross.
Magic Tricks. Sunday 16:00-17:00
Magic Tricks, Conjuring and Illusions with Harry Mudini. Everything from card
tricks, to making Granny disappear and come back as a frog - appealing to
children of all ages! Bring your own wand if possible.
Painting with Acrylics. Saturday 13:00-17:00
and Sunday 13:00-17:00
Local artist Katrina McIntosh from Auchenblae will be holding painting
(acrylics) workshops for all ages at Benholm. All materials provided.
As inspiration for you aspiring artists, examples from her painting portfolio
will be on display for appreciation and sale in the barn at Sillyflatt Farm.
Poi. Saturday and Sunday 14:00-15:00
Zoe is arriving hotfoot from her African Dance lessons to take you skilfully and
gracefully through the beginner to advanced stages of Poi swinging.
Rag Rugging. Saturday and Sunday
13:00-17:00
Rag-rugging - the recycling of clothes and fabrics into beautiful, usable works
of art. The age old art of recycling brought up to date in this fun workshop.
Learn about the various methods of ragging used through the centuries and then
put this into practise by making your own piece of work. Make yours even more
personal by bringing along an old item of clothing to cut up and incorporate
into your work. Opportunity to buy tools or kits for continuing your new passion
at home.
Taiko Drumming. Saturday 15:00-17:00
If we're lucky, there MAY be a chance to be tutored by Slvie on the mystique and
music power of the gigantic Japanese Taiko drum - we will confirm this populat
workshop nearer the event.
Willow Weaving. Sunday 14:00-17:00
Gourdon's Coastal Colourist Cath Roberts takes you through the interwoven
world of Willow Weaving to make useful and decorative sculptures for the home
and garden from willow wands.
The workshops will mostly incur a small charge, to cover costs of materials etc.
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