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Music Encounters returns this summer

Sunday 26 July 2026 at Starbank Park, EH5 3BX from 1 to 3:30pm

1pm - Singing Willows

Singing Willows is a children’s company that offers musical storytelling, performances, shows, and creative workshops for young audiences! Their performances are based on a musical book of the same name, featuring 10 original folk songs and stories for children.

1:40pm -  Dan Kempsell and The Three Clarinets

Dan Kempsell is a clarinettist, community musician and music tutor based in Central Scotland. They have worked across Scotland with organisations such as the Tinderbox Collective, National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, Sistema Scotland and the SCO, in a variety of roles spanning arts management, music education and pastoral support. They continue to perform with a clarinet trio and orchestra in Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and are working on research interests including the social impact of music, the creative process, and musical composition using poetry.

2:20pm - Joan Blasco

Joan Blasco is a Pianist, Guitarist, Composer and Singer who blends Cuban, Brasilian and Flamenco music into a unique Latin infusion of soulful sounds.

3pm -  Ali Affleck’s Speakeasy Swing

Internationally renowned, award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck specialises in early jazz, folk and blues. Her uplifting, vibrant performances feature vocals, percussion, piano/guitar, bass, and trumpet in an authentic New Orleans style.  friendly accessible music designed for foot tapping and joy.

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