Selkirk based Dere Street was fronted by Erin Highton who herself leads projects for the Harris Trust. Hawick’s Devin Casson wowed the crowd. Other delights were Fire in the Middle (Duns), Blacktooth (Edinburgh/Hawick), Leatherette (Berwick-upon-Tweed), Pat and Andy (Lilliesleaf duo) and 3 out of 4 (Earlston).
Billy Kennedy “it was a great pleasure and honour to be involved
not only in performing but also in organising the first-ever Harris Fest. You never know what to expect when putting
on shows these days, but this event surpassed all expectations. If it continues to be an annual event, I can
only see it growing from strength to strength. It was such
a lovely family-friendly day out, and everyone involved in
the festival did an incredible job. Events like this truly showcase the strength of a community”
