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In April 1923 the SS Metagama left Stornoway with over 300 young islanders onboard, bound for Canada. Within a year, nearly 1500 young people had left the Hebrides on the ships Marloch, Canada and Metagama. Coming on the back of WWI and the Iolaire disaster, this mass emigration would have a devastating impact on the Western Isles, still felt today.
This centenary concert celebrates the lives and stories of those emigrants, many of whom journeyed south to the USA, working in car factories and construction. Some returned home during the Great Depression, but many stayed to establish new lives in the New World.
An ensemble of acclaimed musicians and singers will carry you aboard the Metagama, a journey that will take you to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic.
Join award-winning writer Donald S Murray, musician Liza Mulholland, actor and 7:84 Theatre founding player Dolina MacLennan, Gaelic singer and piper Calum Alex Macmillan, fiddler Charlie Mackerron of Capercaillie, singer-songwriter Willie Campbell, cellist Christine Hanson, and visual artist Doug Robertson, in marking this historic event with an evening of music, song and story.
The ensemble toured this ***** show to great acclaim and capacity audiences in the Highlands & Islands in 2023 and followed this with a sell-out concert at Celtic Connections 2024. With support from Creative Scotland, Harris Tweed Hebrides, Charlie Barleys and Crowdfunder supporters, the ensemble recently recorded an album of the music and song and are touring the show throughout Scotland in 2025.
Recommended ages 12+
£20 General Admission | £18 Concessions | £12 Under 16s*
*We are offering a free carer/companion ticket for any disabled or wheelchair-user audience members throughout our shows this season. Please note that it is helpful if this is booked in advance via the WeGotTickets website, so that we can ensure that there is adequate accessible seating reserved on the day/night of the event.
Wheelchair access, or entry for people with a disability is available from the side entrance, by the Phoenix Café.
The Universal Hall stands as a testament to community vision within The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, serving as a significant cultural asset for Moray and beyond. Conceived and built by hand over a decade, it operates as a vibrant hub, delivering a diverse programme of events and fostering local engagement through its social enterprise, Universal Hall Promotions.
Inside, the hall offers a distinctive atmosphere, shaped by its hand-crafted origins. The cool, smooth touch of its inspiring stone masonry contrasts with the warm light filtering through a dramatic stained-glass window, creating a space that feels both substantial and uplifting. Its renowned acoustics ensure clarity and depth for every performance.
Practical considerations are well-addressed, with wheelchair access facilitated via a dedicated side entrance adjacent to the Phoenix Café. This on-site café provides refreshments, and ample parking is available for visitors attending events.
Throughout the year, the venue hosts a broad spectrum of artistic and community gatherings, from contemporary and traditional music concerts to classical performances, touring theatre productions, dance, film screenings, and educational workshops. It regularly accommodates conferences, festivals, and local community meetings.
The Park,
Findhorn,
Moray,
Scotland,
IV36 3TZ.
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