The Orb, Roni Size top Knockengorroch bill

Dance legends headline the World Ceilidh

United Kingdom | 24 February 2009

Dance legends The Orb and Roni Size have been confirmed as headliners for this year's Knockengorroch World Ceilidh.

They will be joined by beatboxer Shlomo, Terrafolk, Daimh, Skilda, Orkestra Del Sol and Erroll Linton’s Blues Vibe.

Michael Wadada, Michael Marra, Paul McKenna and Neck are also set for the four-day festival alongside Justin Adams And Juldeh Camara, Walter Strauss, Jacob’s Pillow and Voces Del Sur.

Other confirmations include Joe Acheson Quartet, Tetchi, Lyla Foy, Balkanarama, Black Cat, Mungo’s Hi Fi Sound System, Swing Guitars, Banana Sessions, Disrupt, Rootah And Jahtari Riddim Force, Phil Kay and Phil Nichol.

Aside from the music there will be cabaret, comedy, cocktails, real ale, global food, stalls, camping, dance, heritage and arts workshops, fire shows, a healing area, session villages, open fires, star gazing and more.

Speaking about the event, festival Director, Liz Holmes said: "We’re inviting all who love the dynamic ambience of the World Ceilidh to kick off their winter blues, forget the recession, and join us in the embracing hills of fairest Gallowa’ We’ve kept ticket prices deliberately low this year so that more people can join us for Knockengorroch’s very own lovingly home-grown fun!"

Knockengorroch - World Ceilidh 2009 will take place Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Kirkubrightshire in Scotland from 21-24 May.

Tickets are on sale now priced at £80 for four days, £65 for three-days and children's tickets available too.

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