Welcome to Septembayr 2011 – the Ayr Festival.

Hello and a very warm welcome to Septembayr 2011.

This year’s festival promises to provide something for everyone as we (as always) strive to bring great shows to South Ayrshire.

The festival opens with our “Street Day” in Ayr High Street which always proves popular with residents and visitors alike.

We have drama from two local companies, the long established Fort Players and also the relatively new Hipshot Theatre Company.

Comedy will be provided by one of the biggest names in the business. Jim Davidson brings his adults only show to the Town Hall for one night only, not for the easily offended but great fun.

On top of this we have music in abundance whatever your taste. From the open mike nights in Wellingtons Bar where you can show up and perform or quite simply enjoy the local talent on offer all for free!

We have organ recitals, classical music evenings and even “Travelling by Tuba” which I’m sure will prove to be a great success.

If the work of Robert Burns is for you then don’t miss Borealis at the Town Hall as part of our “Council Chamber Series”, you can chill out and relax to Kevin Rodger as he invites you spend an evening with the music of Michael Buble.

The “not to be missed” concert for me is our evening with “Scotland’s Bard” Michael Marra. If you’ve seen him before, you’ll know what a talented and offbeat singer/songwriter he is as he brings his sharp wit and Dundee humour to the Town Hall.

Our small committee of volunteers have worked tirelessly over the past year to make the festival happen, I can’t thank them enough. Please come along and support your local festival, you won’t be disappointed.

John Allan, Chairman

View all the Septembayr events confirmed so far.

Visit www.ayrshire-arran.com where you’ll get details about booking a hotel, guest house, or apartment in Ayr.