A weekend of celebration

PAISLEY'S GAELIC ARTS TAKEOVER IN MAY

- EXPRESS REPORTER

Fèis Phàislig, the much-loved Renfrewshire arts charity, has announced the launch of a brand new event in its calendar, the May Fèis Weekend.

Running from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, the three-day celebration marks the first time in the organisation's history that its traditional music and Gaelic arts activities will be opened up to adults, as well as young people.

The weekend promises a vibrant mix of live performances and concerts, educational workshops and informal music sessions, with people of all ages invited to get to grips with traditional music and Gaelic song and develop their skills.

The May Fèis Weekend forms a core part of the organisation's 10-year anniversary programme.

The milestone year has also seen a sellout all-star show at Paisley Town Hall and the launch of the charity's own commemorative tartan to mark a decade of cultural pride.

Year-round, the charity also delivers a week-long Fèis in July, weekly music lessons, a youth Gaelic choir and a Cèilidh Trail performance project.

The organisation now reaches over 15,000 people annually and this latest addition to the programme is set to engage hundreds more.