Ardfern for Argyll

Ardfern is renowned, maybe within itself, for producing a plethera of talented, bohemian musicians. Over the last few years, events such as the Elemental Arts Festival have staged a number of ‘Open mic’ nights as well as bringing well known Scottish and International musicians to the area.
Recently there has been a focus on young, new, fresh, up-and-coming musicians, with the introduction of the highly succesful Battle of the Bands competition at the beginning of September 2007.
Since then, the winning group from the battle of the bands has played twice at the incredible party venue known simply as, ‘Rory’s Shed’. This young band, with an average age of 16, has been the catalyst for two incredible nights out, creating a buzz about the potential of a band with, what seems to be, a very good future.
Over the coming weeks and months, Ardfern will be arranging many more music nights, hosting a range of artists, from professional Spanish guitarists to ceilidh bands, barber shop quartet’s to solo musicians and bagpipers to the ever present busker in the pub. All demonstrating again that no matter what type and level of musician (or state of sobriety) a good song will always be appreciated in Ardfern.