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The open-air Devorgilla Stage is to be host to some of the greatest underground bands of the last 20 years from Celtic, Roots, Tango, Reggae, Klezmer, Samba, Afrobeat, Folk, Balkan, Gypsy and Ska. The stage itself will be as impressive as the line-up it provides. The Ghillie Dhu Dance Tent will be home to everything from Drum 'n' Bass to Psy-trance back to Dubstep and Breakbeat and anything in between - there will be something to suit any fan of dance music. This stage will exhibit live percussion instrumental dance music from many cultures and influences until nightfall descends. Immerse yourself in the enticing, warm and exotic atmosphere of the Rabbie's Tavern will provide an auld Scottish bar to drink the local hooch with live bands playing celtic, roots, rockabilly and anything else that makes you stomp your foot, hoist yer tankerds and jig aboot! Rabbies Tavern will also have a traditional Scottish ceilidh each night. In Ossians Trunk you can find a swirl of cabaret, cinema, open mic, burlesque or workshop treats . This area provides an attention grabbing mix of eclectic productions, transcending itself to the audience in an inspiring and original display. Situated in the symbolic, wooden structure lined, circular arena in the meadows, the Drumtroddan Performance Area will showcase a multitude of street and performance artists. From sword swallowing to circus skills and fire walking, prepare to be amazed, enthralled and entertained by each and every act the arena has to offer. Each night as the darkness descends, the Drumtroddan will play host to a spectacular array of fire spinners and jugglers, all visible from the main stages audience. At the centre of the arena will be the Eden Sculpture which will be burned on the Saturday night in an amazing array of fire spinning and drumming antics. The Shellycoat Kids Area will be housed in a beautiful, octagonal, printed tent and will be run by Tribe of Tat who will organise, educate, delight and entertain the festivals young crowd (and possibly a few older ones too!). From mask making to theatre and recyclable arts, the children will be brought in to engage and feel part of the festival as well as engage with other children in a safe, supervised environment, providing a bit of rest bite for tired mums and dads. It is hoped that the activities in the Shellycoat over the weekend will culminate in a procession by the children and possibly a few parents. The Rheged fair will consist of stalls, café’s and food vendors. The food traders have been hand picked upon a set of principles which entails low cost, locally supplied, environmentally friendly, healthy, good quality products (mostly organic, free range and hand prepared). The market stalls have mainly been made up by local traders but will include festival essentials, hand crafted art pieces, local wares, interesting festival garments and jewellery from both Dumfries and Galloway and across the world.
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