Wow, so the world has really changed since myself and Ron got back from New Zealand at the start of the month.
We’re currently unable to gig or rehearse together, but this is for the best as we’re doing our part to protect the NHS, and our friends, family and loved ones, here in Scotland.
It’s sadly meant BIG changes to what our schedule was to be over the next 6 months. Here’s an update of how things stand just now:
3 – 8th April
Edinburgh International Harp Festival, SCOTLAND – CANCELLED
Rachel course.
The physical EIHF was cancelled this year, meaning Rachel could not teach her 2×5 day courses. HOWEVER the festival did manage an online version, with daily concerts & workshops. Rachel co-ordinated this, presented it and taught the Monday 4pm workshop. You can still see it and the other films at www.harpfestival.co.uk
19th April
Harp Day, Sneek, NETHERLANDS – POSTPONED
Rachel workshop.
We hope to have this in late 2020, or 2021
8 – 9th May
Mini tour, NETHERLANDS – POSTPONED
Rachel & Ron gigs.
We hope to have this in late 2020, or 2021.
15th – 17th May
The Harp Gathering, OH, USA – POSTPONED
Rachel course.
Rachel will now be teaching at this from 14-16th May 2021.
5 – 7th June
National Celtic Festival of Australia – CANCELLED
Rachel & Ron gigs.
Rachel & Ron were due to perform at this and be involved in a Feis Rois education project the week before. We hope that we will be able to do all this in 2021 instead.
10 – 23rd June
Japan Tour – POSTPONED
Rachel & Ron gigs/workshops.
We are re-booking this for May/June 2021.
26 June – 3rd July
Ohio Scottish Arts School, Cleveland, OH, USA – TBC
Rachel courses.
At present, this is still going ahead BUT Rachel’s attendance is subject to the entrance of UK citizens to the USA and the issuing of her US visa. At present the US embassy is closed so this is a challenge.
5th – 11th July
Common Ground on the Hill, Westminster, MD, USA – GOING ONLINE
Rachel & Ron courses and gigs.
Full teaching weeks going online – more info at www.commongroundonthehill.org
12th July
House Concert, Biglerville, PA, USA – POSTPONED
Rachel & Ron gig.
We hope to return here in 2021
16 – 19th July
Somerset Harp Festival, NJ, USA – GOING ONLINE
Rachel course.
The full festival is going online and Rachel will be teaching her planned courses – more information at www.somersetharpfest.com
21 – 24th July
Fèis Phàislig, Paisley, SCOTLAND – GOING ONLINE
Rachel & Ron courses.
More info to follow.
4 – 5th August
Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth ENGLAND – CANCELLED
Rachel & Ron gig.