FULL LINE-UPS ANNOUNCED FOR NTS LIVE ON THE LAWN GIGS

The National Trust for Scotland’s summer music festival, ‘NTS - Live on the Lawn’ has announced the full line-ups for its weekend gigs throughout Scotland at Crathes Castle, Newhailes House and Culzean Castle.

The NTS, which has teamed up with Glastonbury producer Dick Tee is promising something for everyone with a diverse mix of sounds. The first gig kicks off on Friday 29th July at Crathes Castle – with the eclectic mix of Ocean Colour Scene, Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band and Girl Said No. Still at Crathes on the Saturday night, 30th July – cult rockers Status Quo will be backed by stunning young guitar whizz kid, Andy Cortes.

The following weekend, 5th – 7th August, is a triple bill at Newhailes, near Edinburgh with Friday night’s line-up billed as the coolest gig of the summer. New York boys, The Fun Lovin’ Criminals headline along with their old friends, Echo & the Bunnymen and newcomers The Beauty Shop.
Saturday night (6th August) features the smooth sounds of the West End Musical, The Rat Pack, ‘Live in Las Vegas’, supported by ex-Blue singer Anthony D Costa in his solo debut, with a new Motown feel to his music.
The Newhailes line up finishes on Sunday 7th August with the Scottish Opera Orchestra and Olympic entertainers, Amici Forever.

The final weekend (12th-13th August) will take place at Culzean Castle in Ayr, with a Friday night of 80’s nostalgia featuring The Stranglers, Kim Wilde, Toyah and T’Pau. The final gig on the Saturday night is a pop party of Glasgow’s finest, Darius, plus Girl’s Aloud and a solo debut from ex-S Clubber, Jo O’Meara, as well as punk/pop triplets The Noise Next Door and new band, D-Side.

Ian Preece, Head of Marketing at the National Trust for Scotland said "There really is something for everyone – a great mix of pop, punk, opera, classic rock, swing, alternative and a bit of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. Our properties will provide an excellent backdrop and a real atmosphere for a summer evening of music."

All of the gigs have capacity for 6,000 and tickets are available only from www.nts.org.uk (click on events) or the dedicated booking line 0870 1181931.

Ends
8th June 2005
Contact:
Great Circle Communications, Beverley Kirk – 0131 2254646, 07968 777097 bev.kirk@greatcircle.co.uk,
National Trust for Scotland, Ian Preece – 0131 2439300.

About the National Trust for Scotland
http://www.nts.org.uk
The National Trust for Scotland was established in 1931 to act as guardian of the nation’s magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures and to promote public enjoyment of them. In its care are 127 properties covering 76,000 hectares and representing much of the best of Scotland’s heritage. The National Trust for Scotland, is an independent charity and the largest voluntary conservation body in Scotland. It relies heavily on donations, legacies and the subscription of its 250,000 members. Each year the Trust welcomes over 1.7 million visitors to those properties where numbers can be counted. It is estimated that as many again visit the countryside and open areas.

FULL LINE UP

CRATHES CASTLE, BANCHORY - 29TH AND 30TH JULY
29th – Ocean Colour Scene, Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band, Girl Said No - £25 per ticket

30th – Status Quo, Andy Cortes - £29 per ticket

NEWHAILES, MUSSELBURGH - 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH AUGUST
5th – Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Beauty Shop - £25 per ticket

6th – The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas (London Musicals), Anthony D Costa- £27 per ticket

7th – Classical Concert – The Scottish National Prom, Amici Forever with the Scottish National Orchestra - £27 per ticket

CULZEAN CASTLE, AYRSHIRE – 12TH AND 13TH AUGUST
12- The Stranglers and Kim Wilde with T'Pau and Toyah - £27 per ticket

13- Girls Aloud, Darius, Jo O’Meara, The Noise Next Door, D-Side - £20 per ticket

Gates open for each gig at 5pm, with performances starting at 7.30pm, all tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee.

FULL LINE-UPS ANNOUNCED FOR NTS LIVE ON THE LAWN GIGS
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