Dr Jo Miller will provide an overview of the musical history of the Glenkens, drawing on her own ethnographic research over several decades. She will also consider similarities and differences with other parts of Scotland in terms of repertoire, performance contexts and styles of playing and singing'.

Anna Campbell will draw on the archives of Carsphairn Heritage Initiative to talk about the important role played by music in the lives of individuals, families, and the wider community. Her presentation will demonstrate how the preservation of such data can provide a basis for future research.

Christopher Wright will introduce his research interests in Galloway song, illustrated by case studies. He'll discuss larger resources for exploring the music of SW Scotland: what’s in ‘national’ archives such as Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches, and what don’t we know? Chris will also consider the practicalities of archiving as a resource for cultural sustainability and new creative work.

Their presentations will be illustrated by live and recorded audio-visual examples.

The afternoon will conclude with a discussion among speakers and audience chaired by historian and singer Dr Lizanne Henderson on preserving our musical heritage and ensuring it is there to inspire future generations of musicians.

Tickets: £14, Universal Credit £10, U26 £4, available from TicketSource or 01644 420374.