The Mull of Kintyre Music festival committee have announced record attendances at this years event which was held from August 20th – 23rd across Campbeltown. Ticket sales averaged over 97% across the six Festival concerts which were held in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown Picture House and Campbeltown Heritage Centre. The Young Folk Night, Festival Ceilidh, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Survivors Night concerts all sold out in advance leaving only the Picture House concert and the Dalriada Connections Concert with tickets at the door. The committee have also confirmed that international visitor levels were well up on past years with increased numbers of visitors fro across Britain also recorded.
Event Manger Iain Johnston said “We are extremely happy with this years figures which bodes well for future events. We would like to thank the community for their continued support across the weekend as with out their support the event could not happen. Many of the bands were blown away with the response from the audiences across the event and have asked us to pass on their thanks”. Iain continued “As organisers we really enjoyed working with a wide variety of visitors and artists this year and we are now planning for next year, see you all there”.
Well done to everyone in the Mull of Music Festival Committee.
