Friday 30 April 2010

Acoustic Village Line-up Revealed for Wickerman Festival

International acoustic act, Emmet Scanlan and What the Good Thought, and Rachel Sermanni are set to headline the Acoustic Village at 2010 Wickerman Festival.

The Galway based 5-piece are a colourful fusion of Scots, Irish, Swedes and Italians. The unusual mix of instrumentation and nationalists is reflected in their music which is described as 'Veering away from the norm but embraced by the majority.'

Also topping the bill is Highlands based, Rachel Sermanni, the young songstress will entertain the acoustic faithful with her unique take on lyrical folk music. Audiences can expect fiddles, piano and according to her website ghostly noises and shoobaps.

While talented trio, The String Contingent, hail from Sydney and Aberdeen, will present the Wickerman audience with a highly individual blend of baroque chamber music, Scottish fiddle and bluegrass.

Other confirmed acts joining them in the Acoustic Village at the ninth Wickerman festival include alternative country soloist Jill Jackson (ex Speedway) and perennial festival favourite Andi Neate.

This year sees the Acoustic Village swap places with the Bass Camp Dance Village; this puts the acoustic acts within a stone's throw of the festivals quiet camping field.

The Wickerman Festival takes place on the 23rd & 24th July at East Kirkcarswell Farm, near Kirkcudbright on the Solway Coast.

Other acts confirmed for the Scottish festival so far include Ocean Colour Scene, The Saw Doctors, The Futureheads, Codeine Velvet Club, The Grass Mountain Hobos, The Undertones, Sons & Daughters, The Sex Pistols Experience and many more.

Further headline acts for the main stage, dance arena and scooter tent are expected to be announced soon.

For details of the full acoustic village line-up and other information, Click here.

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