Youth Fèis (April)
***More information about 2026 coming soon!***
We have an amazing team of tutors at each of the three sites every Easter; and all information about workshops, venues, and booking can be found on the above tabs and on our booking site when booking goes live.
We also put on a community ceilidh in each location, which are open to participants and their families as well as the wider community.
PRICES & BOOKING
We have changed the format of these events to make them more affordable for families, and to reduce the financial risk to Fèis Rois in running these events at this time. Without the additional costs associated with running a fully residential event, we can make this week a “pay what you can” event.
You will see four payment options, starting with “I can’t afford to pay anything and would like a free place.” If you are able to pay more, then you will have the options to pay £50, £75, £100, or the maximum of £125. £100 represents a contribution of £25 a day for tuition from 10am-3.30pm.
We understand that some people will not be able to pay towards these places. We want every child to be able to access this opportunity, and you can choose your payment option at your own discretion.
If you encounter any issues in booking your place, please email Christian at christian.gamauf@feisrois.org who will be able to assist you.
All of our tutors are experienced, professional musicians, skilled in working with young people. We also have a pool of supervisors and volunteers who help our events run smoothly. Young people are supervised at all times and we work in accordance with Child Protection and Health & Safety Guidelines. Our staff are all members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme administered by Disclosure Scotland.
We are committed to making traditional music accessible to all to eliminate barriers for participation. If you would like to talk in confidence about support for learners with disabilities or specific access requirements for your child, please contact Fiona or let us know in the booking form.
I have been 3 times and it gets better every time!
2019 participant
We are very much looking forward to a fun-filled week of Gaelic, music, song, drama and art! Here are some key details for registered participants. Please note that this event is non-residential and runs from Monday to Thursday (not Friday, as in previous years).
Drop-off and pick-up each day
This is a non-residential event so participants will need to be dropped off and picked up each day. Primary school children must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the morning and signed out at the end of each day.
Young people in secondary school are allowed to arrive and leave by themselves but will still need to sign in and out.
Everyone should arrive between 9.45am and 10am each morning. Workshops finish at 3.30pm each day.
Fèis Rois staff will supervise all all participants and support with any difficulties that may arise during their time with us.
What to bring
You might want to bring the following things with you to the Fèis:
- A packed lunch each day. We are not providing substantial meals, but there will be fruits and biscuits, as well as diluting juice and water.
- A labelled music stand if you prefer learning with music rather than by ear
- A water bottle
- Something to write with and take any notes as you learn
We look forward to seeing you in Ullapool!
Leis gach deagh dhùrachd – with every good wish,
The Fèis Rois Team
Tutor and venue details will appear here when booking goes live. An example workshop timetable can be found below to give you an idea of what to expect.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Dingwall Academy. Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Intermediate+ Fiddle (open to P4-S1) with Gillian
Art (P4-S1) with Charlotte
Group work (open to S1-S6) with John– *participants take part in both 1st and 2nd choice.
Come and try Clarsach (open to all ages) with Siannie
2nd Choice
Groupwork (Primary who are already comfortable on their instrument) with Gillian
Art (Seniors) with Charlotte
Group work (open to S1-S6) with John*
Singing Together (P4-S1) all abilities including complete beginners – with Siannie
3rd Choice:
Music Games (P4-S1) with Gillian
Art (P4-S1) with Charlotte
Tune Writing (S1-S6) with John
Come and Try Clarsach (open to all) with Siannie
4th Choice:
Playing for Ceilidh Dancing (Intermediate+ on your instrument) (open to all ages) with Gillian
Art (open to all) with Charlotte
Come and Try Accordion (Open to all) with John
Clarsach (open to anyone who already plays from Improver through to Advanced) with Siannie
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
Tutor and venue details will appear here when booking goes live. An example workshop timetable can be found below to give you an idea of what to expect.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Duthac Centre. Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Gaelic Song (open to all) with Kaitlin
Come and Try Accordion (open to all) with Ruairidh
Step Dance (open to all) with Sophie
Group work (open to S1-S6) with Laura – *participants take part in both 1st and 2nd choice.
2nd Choice
Music Games (P4-S1) with Kaitlin
Come and Try Fiddle (open to all) with Ruairidh
Games (open to Gaelic speaking primary pupils) with Sophie
Group work (open to S1-S6)* with Laura
3rd Choice
Gaelic Song (open to all)) with Kaitlin
Group work (open to S1-S6) with Ruairidh – **participants take part in both 3rd and 4th choice.
Come and Try Whistle (open to all) with Sophie
Advanced Fiddle (S1-S6) with Laura
4th Choice:
Come and Try Guitar (open to all) with Kaitlin
Group work (open to S1-S6)** with Ruairidh
Step dance (open to all) with Sophie
Intermediate+ Fiddle (P4-S1) with Laura
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
Tutor and venue details will appear here when booking goes live. An example workshop timetable can be found below to give you an idea of what to expect.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Macphail Centre. Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Fiddle Intermediate+ (open to all ages) with Anne
Ukulele for Complete Beginners (open to all ages) with Kim
Tin Whistle for Beginners (P4-S1) with Angus
Group work (open to S1-S6) with Mairearad– *participants take part in both 1st and 2nd choice.
2nd Choice
Groupwork for Improving Beginner+ on any instrument (P4-S1) with Anne
Tin whistle for Complete Beginners (open to all ages) with Kim
Pipe Tunes for all instruments – Intermediate+ (all ages) with Angus
Group work (open to S1-S6) with Mairearad*
3rd Choice
Global Music – Improving Beginner+ on any instrument (all ages) with Anne
Keyboard for beginners/improvers (P4-S1) with Kim
Music Games (P4-S1) with Angus
Tune writing (open to S1-S6) with Mairearad
4th Choice
Come and Try Fiddle (all ages) with Anne
Song arranging (All ages – Intermediate+) with Kim
Tin Whistle for Intermediate/Advanced (S1-S6) with Angus
Accordion – Improving Beginner + (all ages) with Mairearad
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
As part of the Easter Fèis week we hold three community ceilidhs, open to participants and to members of the public – everyone is warmly invited, entry is free. It is a great opportunity to hear our tutors for the week in concert, as well as take part in some ceilidh dancing!