It’s back… by very popular demand. The Moffat Rammy makes a welcome return.
What is it?
The Moffat Rammy is an informal three-day acoustic music festival – and it’s FREE.
In the Scots language, a rammy is a free for all.
Everyone is welcome to perform and play, sing or recite poetry.
Or just turn up to watch and listen.
The Moffat Rammy is a perfect example of celebration, collaboration, exploration – and there’s always plenty of time to blether.
When is this year’s Moffat Rammy?
4-6 April.
What to expect
See professional musicians jamming along with plucky beginners of all ages.
Sit back and marvel at gutsy guitars, dynamic drums, fine fiddles and violins, banging banjo, as well as percussion, accordion, flute, recorder, whistles, pipes, cello, double bass, kazoo… you name it, they’ll play it.
From folk and country to rock and pop, from traditional spoken word to experimental poetry, performed by old-timers and youngsters alike – the Rammy goes from strength to strength every year.
If you’re nervous playing in front of others, don’t be.
Everyone is very encouraging and will even help you along.
And what not to expect
There’s no programme, no tickets, no headline act, no preferential treatment, no PA – no one knows what will happen till it happens.
That’s the beauty of it.
What are the rules?
Play nice, take turns, don’t speak too loudly while a performance is in full swing.
It takes guts to play in public so have a little respect for the musicians.
Jump in when there’s a break.
Do your own thing.
Anything goes.
Just turn up, grab a seat and play.
Ones to watch
Look out for Moffat’s very own talented musicians.
And if you can’t make the Rammy, you can see live music every weekend in Moffat.
Well worth a trip.
And if you’re without any musical talent like some of us?
That’s ok. Just come and watch.
Spectating is a sport and much appreciated.
And where is it?
Various venues across Moffat.
See how many you can visit during the weekend.
The great thing is you can walk between each venue and back to Queensberry House in no time at all.
What should I bring?
Your instruments, your entire repertoire, friends, stamina and enough cash to buy a round.
That’s all.
Where to stay
Queensberry House welcomes musicians and spectators of all levels. We have safe storage for larger musical instruments.
Check out our rooms and read the reviews.
What else is there to do in Moffat?
Read our blog on the town’s independent shops and discover 25 special things to do in 2025.
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