Music fans can enjoy a bumper lineup of gigs across Renfrewshire next month with the announcement of this year’s Spree for All.
The programme, established in recent years as a ‘fringe festival’ to Paisley’s annual The Spree festival, will see live music events take place in the area’s towns and villages September 1 to September 11.
This year’s Spree for All has been programmed by Tommy McGrory of Paisley music charity Loud ‘n’ Proud and Alan McEwan, director of Brick Lane Studios.
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Alan McEwan said: “I am absolutely delighted to be involved with what is going to be a fantastic Spree for All again this September. It’s great to be back working with artists in venues this year and we have a mix of indoor and outdoor shows for you to come and see free of charge across Renfrewshire.
“We have great artists such as Spiders on Mars, The M65s, Berry Tweed and The Chasers and North to Abeline to name a few – and also the wonderful Village Live youth project at our partner venues.
“I would like to thank Morag at Lochwinnoch Arts, Danny from Raptor Studios and Ali and Jason from Erskine Arts for helping make this happen.”
Pauline Allan, events manager at Renfrewshire Council, said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming back the Spree for All events next month, which will once again provide a great accompaniment to The Spree festival in Paisley.
“The exciting programme offers something for everyone to enjoy and provides even more opportunities to get out and enjoy the wealth of talent we have here in Renfrewshire at our fantastic local venues.”
The packed programme will see venues in Paisley host fantastic gigs and open nights across the 11 days, with something to suit everyone’s tastes at The Bungalow, The Cave, The Keg, The Old Swan and Rocknrolla’s.
There’s an afternoon of performances to enjoy at Johnstone Band Stand on Saturday, September 3 before live music at The Trust Inn and Habbies Bar and Grill in Kilbarchan later that evening.
Lochwinnoch’s Lochbarr Centre will host a Village Live night on Friday, September 9, while Lochwinnoch Golf Club, The Three Churches, The Brown Bull and The Corner Bar will stage a variety of shows on Saturday, September 10.
There’s a packed weekend in Renfrew with live entertainment at the Victoria Bar on Saturday 10 September before performances from top local acts in Robertson Park from noon to 5pm on Sunday, September 11.
The Spree music and comedy festival is organised by Renfrewshire Council. This year’s events take place from Thursday 1 – Saturday, September 10, with tickets still available for top shows including Tinariwen, The Bootleg Beatles, Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes, Horse McDonald, Altered Images, Susie McCabe and The Slow Readers Club.
The Wee Spree programme for kids and families will take place from Saturday 15 – Sunday October 23 to coincide with the mid-term break for Renfrewshire schools. Tickets for the Wee Spree events are on sale now.
For tickets and further details of shows at The Spree and Wee Spree, visit: www.thespree.co.uk
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