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We are delighted to announce a full season of live events and films for the Autumn. Please note that there will be no social distancing in upcoming concerts at Universal Hall but masks must still be worn throughout the concert unless you are exempt. We will, of course, respond to any changes in the Covid rules issued by the Scottish Government in the coming period.
Universal Hall Team, September 2021
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December 2021
Fara (music) Wed 8th Dec, 7.30pm
Fara is four musicians at the forefront of today’s Scottish folk scene. Their fiery Orkney sound has won them acclaim, including a nomination for Folk Band of the Year at the 2019 Scots Trad Music awards. Recently joined by Assynt pianist Rory Matheson, the band’s sound is as exciting as ever. This December they return to Findhorn to present a unique night of Christmas cheer. A medley of Christmas music, and some original song and tunes with a Christmas twist will provide you with lots to celebrate this coming festival season.
‘Bring contemporary fiddle music to new heights. . . enthralling vocal arrangements’ Scotsman
Tickets £15 full / £13 concs / £11 U16’s
To book tickets online (10% booking fee) click here
To watch a video of the band please click here
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A Fistful of Spookies (music) Fri 10th Dec, 8pm
The Spookies are a choral singing sensation and they make a welcome return to the Universal Hall with this, their smaller line up. Their singing features the sensational stylings of Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, The Beach Boys, and thousand year old Georgian songs, guaranteed to woo, charm, cheer & delight. Like a tide-mark in the enamel bath of song, this rambling, rambunctious collection of UK Spooks keep alive the flame of Spookiness in Britain by reprising classics from the Spooky canon of testosterone-fuelled tunes and tomfoolery. Magnificent fun! A cappella but not as we know it.
The evening will be opened by a short set from the popular Forres Big Choir. Led by Bill Henderson, this is our local mixed community choir established back in 2004.
“a fun-sized version of The Spooky Men’s Chorale” Mark Radcliffe, 6 Music
Tickets £14 full, £12 conc, £10 U16’s
To book tickets online (10% booking fee) click here
To hear them head over to Soundcloud here
Find out more »Elephant Sessions (music) Thu 16th Dec, 7.30pm
This show has been rescheduled from 2020
Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland, Elephant Sessions exploded onto the indie folk scene to unparalleled effect with their last album “All We Have Is Now.” The band have since gone on to be finalists as Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 awards and are already winners of the 2018 Scots Trad Live Act of the Year. A truly great band to see live in an intimate venue like the Universal Hall.
‘Elephant Sessions … are using their instruments like weapons to destroy clichés…We love them’ Rolling Stone Magazine
We intend to have dancing at this event and it will be loud and include flashing lights! Current guidance is that dancers do not need to wear masks while dancing but those seated will need to wear masks unless they are exempt or whilst drinking and ONLY BOTTLED WATER can be taken into the actual venue.
We will be required to have the outside doors open for ventilation so for those of you not planning on dancing, bringing layers is advised in case you are sat near any of the exits!
£16 full /£14 concs / £12 U16s / £14 dancing (non-seated wristband)
To book tickets online (10% booking fee) click here
To watch a video of the band please click here
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