Music - folk, jazz, rock, world

Musicians in Exile bring our voices from homes across the world to WestFest, in association with Refugee Festival Scotland and Make Music Day UK. A multicultural ensemble of local musicians with asylum seeking experience, supported by Govan’s orchestra The Glasgow Barons, made possible by players from People’s Postcode Lottery and lottery funding from Creative Scotland. […]

TootArd are two brothers from the occupied Golan Heights. Their latest album, Migrant Birds, showcases the band’s new sound, a captivating and nostalgia-inspired homage to the synth Arabic disco pop era. The album’s core is based on a simple idea – freedom; the freedom to be a Migrant Bird that can fly away. But perhaps […]

A curated evening of music from some of Scotland's most dynamic songwriters! Becci Wallace, BrownBear, John McMustard and more present an intimate evening of songs and stories as part of West Fest 2023. Come and share in the music, laughter and love of songcraft in this unique songwriting event. Time TBA.

As straightforward as the title suggests: No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence; Simply Dylan is John O’Connell’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan. Simply Dylan delivers the songs of Bob Dylan with no attempt to imitate or impersonate the prodigious songwriter, instead the band focus on the bringing […]

The 16 members of Kañabikaña play, sing and dance to traditional Basque accordion and tambourine music known as ‘trikitixa’ in the Basque Country, where we can frequently be found playing for myriad events in and around San Sebastián. Entertainment for all the Basque way!   Pop up street performances - check WestFest website and social […]

In recognition of his 50th birthday, one of Scotland’s leading traditional fiddlers celebrates with an extra special concert for WestFest accompanied by his two closest collaborators from the past two decades, Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano) and Iain Crawford (double bass). (concert duration just over one hour approx) ‘A must for aficionados’ (Herald) ‘Panache, grace and affection’ […]

What’s got 18 legs, four horns and will leave you smiling, sweaty with sore feet and hoarse from singing? It means Big Vern n the Shootahs are back onstage at Oran Mor and they’re ready to knock your socks off. Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular show with some […]

Sanctum Sanctorium play classic 80's Goth Live. A high octane performance and a startlingly authentic recreation of the very best dark eighties.

Dirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan. After their amazing sell out show at Oran Mor, the band are back to rock the venue once again! Formed in Edinburgh in early 2011, Dirty Harry was borne out of singing doctor, Sarah’s desire to create an act which could pay homage […]

Booking Recommended Join us in St Mungo Square for a special afternoon celebrating human creativity and connection through music. Headline performers and attractions include: The Burning Hell The musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalists Ariel Sharratt and Jake Nicoll. A genre-shifting music packed with literary and pop-cultural forebears. Set will also feature three […]