Festival of Folk – Skerryvore (SCO)

Back at Burrinja for another unforgettable night

Few bands can turn a festival field into a celebration quite like Skerryvore. Now the acclaimed Scottish eight-piece return to Australia with their new album, Beautiful Mistakes, bringing more than two decades of exhilarating live performance to a new collection of songs that fuse Celtic tradition with contemporary pop and rock.

Three-time winners of Scotland's "Live Act of the Year" award, Skerryvore combine soaring bagpipes, fiddles, accordions and whistles with anthemic vocals, driving rhythms and infectious melodies, creating a sound that is rooted in tradition but unmistakably modern.

"The highest rated show we have ever had on our post-concert surveys… people LOVED the show.” 

Anchorage Concert Association, ALASKA 

In 2025, Skerryvore marked their milestone 20th anniversary with the biggest headline show of their career at Scotland's historic Floors Castle. The landmark event drew fans from around the world and was later captured on the acclaimed live album Skerryvore XX: Live At Floors Castle.

Now, with Beautiful Mistakes, Skerryvore begin their next chapter. From major festivals and concert halls across Europe and North America to sold-out audiences in Australia, they have earned a reputation for performances that unite audiences in song, dance and shared celebration.

"Skerryvore have evolved to become one of Scotland’s greatest musical exports.”

Wickham Festival, ENGLAND 

Featuring new music alongside the anthems that have made them one of modern Celtic music's defining live acts, the Beautiful Mistakes Australian tour promises Skerryvore at their uplifting, exhilarating best.

Skerryvore are:

Alec Dalglish on lead vocals and guitar.
Daniel Gillespie (accordion)
Martin Gillespie (bagpipes), the founding members.
Fraser West (drums)
Craig Espie (fiddle)
Scott Wood (bagpipes/whistles)
Jodie Bremaneson (bass)
Alan Scobie (keyboards

About Burrinja's Festival of Folk

Experience the spirit of the Port Fairy Folk Festival closer to home with Burrinja's Festival of Folk 2027. Throughout March, Burrinja presents three outstanding folk music artists, bringing world-class storytelling, musicianship and heartfelt performances to the Dandenong Ranges. From contemporary voices to celebrated performers, each concert showcases the rich diversity and enduring appeal of folk music. Whether you're a lifelong folk enthusiast or simply love exceptional live music, Festival of Folk offers an intimate and inspiring concert series not to be missed.

Daoirí Farrell - photo credit Eddie Cavanagh