burns an' a' that! Festival 2008
Saturday 17th - Sunday 25th May 2008
WELCOME TO THE 7th ANNUAL BURNS AN ' A' THAT! FESTIVAL 2008
The Burns Festival 2008 is set to showcase the best of Scottish Talent and bring the biggest international acts to Ayrshire, the birthplace of Robert Burns.
This year's line up includes:
STATUS QUO
FROM THE JAM
EDDI READER
AMY MACDONALD
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
FRED MACAULAY
KAREN MATHESON
ALISON MCNEILL
EMILY SMITH
GABERLUNZIE
ESTHER O'CONNOR
KIN
OLD BLIND DOGS
There are over 100 other events across all of Ayrshire so there's something for everyone!
Ayrshire's Largest Arts Festival j ust got bigger and better..
CLICK HERE For a full Festival 08 brochure
CLICK HERE For online ticketing information
This year's highlights include:
The Burns Festival Club with the biggest names in Scottish Comedy and Music as well as some of the UK 's brightest talent
AYRPLAY - BURNS SHOWCASE FOR NEW BANDS COMPETITION
60 of Scotland 's Best Unsigned Battle it Out For a Place in the AYRPLAY FINAL.
COMPETITION STARTS NOW - TEXT TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BAND. Text "BAND" (Followed by the band's allocated number - Click here for Bands List ) to 81066.
Please note - Texts cost 50p plus one standard network rate text (variable depending on network). Winners with the most votes will be selected to go through to the Quarter Finals and will be announced on Thursday 24th April 2008. For full terms and conditions please Click Here
AYRSTRIKE - BURNS FESTIVAL FISHING COMPETITION
Ayrstrike, The Burns an' a' That! Festival Fishing Competition. With more than 200 anglers taking part, all bidding to net a minimum £2,000 prize catch. Click Here for more details
BURNS ROCK AT THE RACECOURSE - SATURDAY 24th MAY
Headline act Status Quo with special guests "From The Jam". Also featuring the Winning band from Ayrplay. Tickets for Burns Rock at the Racecourse are on sale now. Go to Ticketmaster.co.uk or call Ayr Racecourse on 0870 850 5666
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For all enquiries email admin@burnsfestival.com
If you or your business would like to get involved in the 2008 Festival please contact Rachel McCallum on 01292 612477 or rachel.mccallum@burnsfestival.com for more information.
