Musicians

Edwyn Collins formed Nu-Sonics in Scotland in 1976, the band who later changed their name to Orange Juice. Critically acclaimed, Orange Juice had a Top 10 hit, ‘Rip It Up’, before disbanding in 1985. Edwyn’s solo career has also had great success, as has his work as a producer for acts such as The Proclaimers, Little Barrie and The Cribs. In 2005 he suffered two strokes and his road to recovery – and back to the stage – has been a remarkable tale of bravery and optimism.

Braga Tanga are a four-piece band that create an exotic mix of world folk music, Eastern European gypsy tunes and a host of other mesmerising melodies from near and distant lands. Their live performances are a true musical journey and include French waltzes, Tango, Finnish Polskas, and songs from Sicily, Turkey, Africa – all delivered with passion and dexterity.

The Boathouse launched in the summer of 2007 – a new semi-autonomous area within the festival. Hosting a programme of artists, musicians and writers and a candlelit paper boat armada which set sail at dusk, it also introduced the hugely successful One Minute Disco to Port Eliot.

A sparkling and entertaining show of poetry and music from internationally bestselling author, Louis de Bernières, and acclaimed flautist and keyboard player, Ilone Antonius-Jones, the Antonius Players have delighted audiences across the UK and abroad – including a run of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.