Hall Gigs 2025
Celebrating 24 years of Live Music
The Darvel Music Festival started in 2002 and over 450 acts have entertained thousands of fans at the town hall. Visitors come to our gigs from all over Scotland, the UK and beyond to enjoy the unique ‘Darvel Music Experience’.
Friday 28 November
The Rising and Desperados
All tickets are £25 and Doors 7pm
The Rising
The UKs No.1 Bruce Springsteen tribute band, based in central Scotland. The Rising are a dynamic seven-piece band who aim to replicate the music of Springsteen and the E Street band with precision and energy. This Scottish based band have played for the last 15 years across Scotland, England and Europe. Their extensive set includes the hits and the back catalogue - a must for fans of live music and fans of the Boss!
The UK's No 1 tribute to Springsteen and the E Street band, The Rising, will bring their show-stopping set to Darvel on Friday 28 November!
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Desperados
Experience the Magic of Desperados: A celebration of the music and legacy of the EAGLES.
Join Desperados at Darvel Town Hall on 28 November as they bring their new show to us as part of their Fast Lane Tour 2025.
Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of The Eagles. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion for their craft make this a performance not to be missed.
Expect classics songs such as Take it Easy, Hotel California, Lyin Eyes, Take it to the Limit and so many more……
https://www.desperadoeagles.co.uk
Saturday 29 November
Blazin’ Fiddles with special guests Gnoss
All tickets are £25 and Doors 7pm
Blazin’ Fiddles
Take the finest exponents of their native Scottish fiddle styles, the finest backing in folk music, and some of the Highlands and Islands’ famed warmth and craic… distil for over 25 years, and you get Blazin’ Fiddles!
One of the most lauded and best-loved acts of the Scottish music scene, from the moment the multi award-winning Blazers take the stage to whisk you on a thrilling musical journey, you’re in the finest of company. The mastery of fiddle virtuosos, Jenna Reid (Shetland), Kristan Harvey (Orkney) and Rua Macmillan (Highlands), grounded by the second to none, driving accompaniment of Angus Lyon (piano) and Anna Massie (guitar), will leave you reeling.
For over a quarter of a century, no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity like Blazin’ Fiddles. Atop many musical twists and turns, the group’s quicksilver playing is matched by lightning sharp humour and uproarious stories from their many tunes and travels. Whatever the hall – whether of the Royal Albert or highland village variety – they’ll turn it into the liveliest and warmest of hootenannies.
Jenna Reid
Fiddle
Angus Lyon
Piano
Kristan Harvey
Fiddle
Rua MacMillan
Fiddle
Anna Massie
Guitar
Gnoss
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.
Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows. This has been proven through three consecutive sellout appearances at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections festival.
With the release of their third album, 2023’s Stretching Skyward, Gnoss reignite their collaboration with producer and engineer, Scott Wood (Skerryvore), further exploring their acoustic roots whilst incorporating new, electronic elements.
Launch dates include performances across the UK and Europe, including standout appearances at the Orkney Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Towersey Festival and Denmark’s Tønder Festival.
Gnoss combines the talents of;
Aidan Moodie (Guitar/Vocals)
Graham Rorie (Fiddle/Mandolin/Electric Tenor Guitar)
Connor Sinclair (Flute/Whistles/Vocals)
Craig Baxter (Bodhran/Percussion)
Folk Band of the Year’ Nominees, Scots Trad Music Awards 2023
‘Album of the Year’ Nominees, Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 & 2021
‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ Nominees, Scots Trad Music Awards 2017
BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Semi-Finalists 2016
Danny Kyle Award Winners 2015
Sunday 30 November
Simple Minded + Deacon Blues
All tickets are £25 and Doors 7pm
Simple Minded
Simple Minded are a Scottish Tribute Band to the legendary Simple Minds who have performed classic MINDS tracks since 2013 to sell out audiences across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
It is a pleasure to welcome them to Darvel Town Hall, home to the Darvel Music Festival for 24 years for a sensational set of all the big hitting SIMPLE MINDS songs that always go down a storm.
Simple Minded's aim is to capture the sound and energy that Simple Minds produced during the 'New Gold Dream' and 'Tour du Monde' tours. They do that and more with a set list that features some forgotten gems to the Chart topping hits of old.
Make no mistake this will be a cracking night of Live Music not to be missed with us and expect it to be in high demand so please ensure you buy your tickets in advance!
Deacon Blues
Just like 2018 when DEACON BLUES first toured as support to Simple Minded, a superb night of classics from this legendary Scottish 80's iconic band will be performed at Darvel Town Hall to fervent DB fans.
Deacon Blues is the only Deacon Blue tribute band. Hailing from Scotland, they will be playing the songs of Deacon Blue at venues all over the UK this year.
Darvel Town Hall Concerts
Where to Purchase Tickets
Doors 7pm. Limited seating in balcony area. Some shows will be mainly standing only.
Under 18's welcome as long as accompanied by an adult and ticket purchased.
Disabled toilets situated at ground floor opposite main auditorium.
Thistle du Florist- 8 West Main Street Darvel - 01560 428021
Tickets Scotland Ltd, 237 Argyle St., Glasgow G2 8DL - 0141 204 5151
Address and Satnav information
Darvel Town Hall
10-12 West Main Street, Darvel
East Ayrshire KA17 0AQ
