Burns Festival 2012 programme
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Welcome to the 11th anniversary of the Burns an‘ a‘ that! Festival

Welcome to the eleventh anniversary of the Burns an' a' that! Festival - a five day tribute to Scotland's internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns.

Burns an' a' that! is now recognised as the largest arts and cultural festival in South West Scotland attracting audiences from throughout the UK and beyond. The 2012 programme boasts an unmissable line-up of live music, film, drama, comedy, arts & culture, literature, food & drink and family entertainment that the bard himself would be proud of!

Join with us in celebrating Scottish culture at its best with a fantastic mix of live music including the unmissable and exclusive line-up of James Grant & Friends featuring the best of talent from Love and Money, Hipsway and more! One of the UK's top tribute bands The Complete Stone Roses will take to the stage supported by the winner of our Facebook competition and the brand new talent of Tensheds supported by Scottish songbird Jill Jackson is a night not to be missed! A mix of musical genres will complete the programme from choir to classical to ceilidh, from folk to flashmob to family variety. See the live music page for full info, ticket prices and how to take advantage of our earlybird and multi-buy specials!

Other Festival names include tartan noir author Tony Black and French artist Olivier Grossetête. The brand new Loudoun Proud series will feature Bruce Fummey's hilarious 'About Tam O'Shanter', the improvised comedy of Absolute Improv! and an impressive line-up of tributes to the bard plus more. Enjoy a range of events at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, a truly Roofless display of beacon art projects and street entertainment throughout Ayr town centre as well as community events Ayrshire wide.

The Festival launches on Wed 30 May where you can join in a number of events including a very special Burns edition of The Great Tartan Turnoot. The festival finale will feature 'Picnic' in the Square, an unmissable outdoor arena of performance, laughter and picnic parties for all!

Visit us, stay with us and join in with us for the 2012 Burns an' a' that! Festival...

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