The Proclaimers will be headling the Big Tent on Saturday 21st July. The Proclaimers are one of Scotland's most prolific acts. They are also local lads who will be returning to perform in Fife less than 5 miles from the village of Auchtermuchty where they grew up. The band, who recently completed their 9th studio album which is due for release ahead of their Big Tent appearance will perform on the festival’s main stage in the shadow of the historic ‘A’ listed House of Falkland.
"We are really looking forward to headlining at Big Tent Festival in Fife which is held on Falkland Estate and we are delighted to be playing a gig so close to where we grew up in Auchtermuchty." Charlie and Craig Reid.
Headlining on Sunday 22nd July are Salsa Celtica. Salsa Celtica are one of the UK's most exciting live acts and mix Scottish and Irish traditional music with red hot salsa to create a unique sound that has topped music charts around the world.
"A stunning marriage of musical styles..." The Scotsman "Scene stealers..." The Observer, UK "Not your average salseros , not to be missed" LA Times, USA "This unique group is a dynamic force on the world music scene" Songlines UK
We are delighted to welcome the following artists to the Big Tent:
Lion Spirit - “Bringing love, sun and live music from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, to the east coast of Scotland. A fusion of reggae, celtic and creole...music and creativity.”
The Coaltown Daises fuse together the musical stylings of two established singer-songwriters. Both have an abundance of experience in a variety of areas of music from organising one of Fife's most successful music nights to recording in Hollywood with highest calibre of session musicians.
Das Contras- since winning the PRS New Music Award the band have played hundreds of concerts from Auld Reekie to New York. "Blend folk, rock, latin, punk, reggae, shake them around a bit and take yourself off to a distant place and you've found their sound. And what a sound it is- they really are making some great music. " Music News
Finn Anderson is a young Scottish composer and singer/songwriter. Finn has composed for film, dance, animation and also performs as a solo artist. He also writes music, book & lyrics for musical theatre. "Will no doubt be a springboard to stardom for some of the cast - not least Finn... This will be one of those shows you wished you'd gone to" David J Ford, Musician
Havana Swing “Having been associated with Jazz in Scotland for nearly ten years at the Major Jazz Festivals including The Edinburgh International Festival, Nairn Jazz Festival, Islay Festival, Lockerbie, Glasgow, Fife and Dundee Festivals, I flatter myself that I know a great sound and a great group when I hear them! And Havana Swing certainly deserve that description. Five guys playing music they love and enjoy (and communicating that to their audiences) rock (if you’ll pardon the expression) any venue where they appear!” George Duncan, Jazz In Scotland.
The Stag Sessions Band. For a number of years there has been a tradition where every Wednesday evening a very talented group of musicians gather for a jam session in the Stag Inn within the village of Falkand. The sessions are completely open and anyone with the passion and an instrument can join in. In 2012 we thought it was about time that we shared their incredible sounds with the rest of the world.