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The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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10th Birthday Festival
The Festival’s name, The Cumnock Tryst, was inspired by a piece of music James MacMillan wrote in the 1980s when he was still living in Ayrshire. This was a setting of William Soutar’s love poem, The Tryst. Tryst is an old Scots word which means a meeting place, or a romantic rendezvous. The town of Cumnock itself ties into this sense of coming together as its Gaelic name, comunn achadh, means place of the confluence, as the town sits where the Glaisnock River and the Lugar Water meet. For four packed days and nights The Cumnock Tryst is a meeting place for music-lovers.
Discounts for buying for multiple events
15% discount if you book for 8 paid for events,
10% discount for 6 paid for events,
5% discount for 4 paid for events.
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Steven Osborne
One of the world’s greatest pianists with a thrilling concert
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Music of Land Reclamation
A celebration of music, photography and creativity
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Eternity in My Heart
An eternally memorable musical experience
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Seán Gray
Scottish Traditional Music at its world class best
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Unbroken Thread
Young pupils reach new creative heights
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Cumnock Hour: Genesis Conversations
Rural regeneration explored locally
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Maxwell Quartet
Blossoming quartet of impressive talent
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Euan Stevenson Trio - Ellington To Evans
Jazzers take us on a cool journey
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
CAMPS Showcase
Musical theatre full of smiles – theirs and ours!
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra
Swing along to exceptional music from astonishingly talented young jazz players
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Cumnock Tryst Tenth Birthday Gala Concert
A 10th birthday celebration of brass, strings and mighty voices
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Alastair Savage and Friends
Led by Ayrshire Fiddler this group bring the best of Scotland’s music to our doorstep
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
The Cumnock Tryst Ensemble launch
Brand new group of exquisite musicians set to bring The Tryst to new highs
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024
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The Cumnock Tryst presents
Gesualdo Six - Queen of Hearts
Brand new group of exquisite musicians set to bring The Tryst to new highs
Part of The Cumnock Tryst Festival 2024