CAROLS AND KILTS

 

(Durban and Pmb Caledonian Society at this year’s Fort Nottingham Highland Games - taken by Jen Millar)

Sat 7 Dec 2024: Shongweni Market: 16h00

Sun 8 Dec 2024: D.L.I. Hall: 14h00

 

The Durban Caledonian Pipe Band and Friends present the 12th annual production of Carols and Kilts – at Shongweni Farmers Market on Saturday December 7 at 16h00, and at the DLI Hall in Greyville on Sunday December 8 at 14h00

The much-loved Carols and Kilts kick off the festive season celebrations with a blend of highland music and a medley of well-known Christmas carols and seasonal music numbers including evergreen bagpipe favourites such as Highland Cathedral and Auld Lang Syne, as well as some more contemporary favourites – such as John Farnham’s The Voice; the Gael from Last of the Mohicans and the Leonard Cohen’s masterful, Halleluiah.

The Durban Caledonian Pipe Band will be supported by musicians on electric, acoustic and bass guitar, keyboard, saxophone, drum-kit, and the noble cowbell, and guest vocalists. Among the special guests will be Garth Strydom (electric guitar), Nick Mowbray (keyboard) and Cassie Rae (vocals);

 

(Above: Samantha Wood and Melissa Alberts from Celtic Heartbeat. Pic Val Adamson (taken for Shall We Dance)

They will be joined by dancers performing with the Band – twin sisters Samantha Wood and Melissa Alberts from Celtic Heartbeat.

The concert can be enjoyed – at Shongweni Farmer's Market on Saturday afternoon, overlooking the top of the Shongweni valley. A range of food and beverages will be available there, so no BYO food & drink.

There is a Sunday matinee at DLI Hall, in the middle of the Greyville Racecourse in Durban. Round tables will be set up in the hall and picnicking is encouraged. A licensed bar will be set up in the Green Jacket Room so regretfully no BYOB. Snacks will also be available.

Good to Know:

Saturday 7 December 2024 – 16h00 to 18h00 - Shongweni Farmers' and Craft Market

Sunday 8 December 2024 – 14h00 to 16h00 - D.L.I. Hall

Tickets through Quicket or at the Entrance for both concerts:

Adults: R120 / children R60