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The Mull
Mod is the highlight of Mull's cultural activities. Every
September choirs and individuals from all over the Isles and
mainland come to Tobermory to compete in the second biggest
Mod to be held in Scotland. A Mod is a Scottish festival of
singing, music, dancing and poetry. As the well organised
Mull Mod draws a lot of competition, it is staged about two
weeks before the National Mod. It has Gaelic testing and is
judged by excellent adjudicators and means that all
competitors have a good chance to sort out any mistakes in
their performances before the National event. Staged at the
Aros Hall and other venues around Tobermory, competitors
enjoy this event because of the warm welcome and
appreciation that they receive.
Mull's
Fiddler's Rally is also staged during September and is
another greatly enjoyed music festival when fiddlers from
all over Scotland and the rest of the UK congregate for an
evening at the Aros Hall for massed and individual fiddle
music.
Fèis Mhuile
the Mull Fèis (Festival) takes place in mid February and is
incredibly enjoyable annual event.
The
Mendelssohn on Mull Festival in July, provides an
opportunity to enjoy up to ten days of music on the island
much admired by Mendelssohn himself whilst visiting in 1829.
The Mull Music Festival
occurs during April and takes place largely in Mull's public
houses spread around the island. Musicians and groups from
all over Scotland come to Mull with their instruments to
join in ad hoc sessions. |
