Scran and Friends

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Scran and friends... A celebration of traditional Manx music, song and dance

Some of today’s most exciting performers of Manx music, song and dance are coming together for a truly special, one-night-only concert on home soil. Fresh from captivating audiences of tens of thousands at world-renowned venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London, Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany, and a huge international folk festival in Morocco, these outstanding young artists will reunite to celebrate Manx culture where it all began.

At the heart of the evening are Scran, the teenage band who are redefining Manx traditional music through their powerful mix of tradition and innovation. Organised by Culture Vannin, Scran recently thrilled audiences at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, following an extraordinary appearance at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, one of the world’s largest traditional music festivals. There, they made history as the youngest Manx band ever to reach the finals of the prestigious Trophée Loïc Raison competition. At this concert, Scran will perform highlights from these international appearances alongside exciting new material from their forthcoming album.

Joining them are Skeealyn Vannin, a dynamic young vocal ensemble who aren’t afraid to push creative boundaries. Their genre-blending performances of traditional Manx songs and folk tales have impressed audiences across the Island and beyond. Their appearance at Lorient this summer was one of the festival’s most talked-about Manx showcases, and their ongoing objective to promote Manx culture in new ways earnt them the ‘Londeyr’ award in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the Manx language.

Completing the programme is Skeddan Jiarg, one of the leading forces behind the current resurgence of Manx dance. Led by Grainne Joughin, the Peel-based group recently represented the Isle of Man at Africa’s largest folk dance festival, Marrakech Folklore Days and will now bring their electrifying performance home.

This unmissable concert in the Royal Hall of the Villa Marina forms part of Blein ny Gaelgey – the Year of the Manx Language 2026, and it will highlight some of the remarkable Manx talent supported by Culture Vannin on both local and international stages.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Running Order

• Doors    19:00
• Start      19:30
• Act 1      19:30 - 20:15 (Includes performances by Skeealyn Vannin & Skeddan Jiarg)
• Interval  20:15 - 20:45
• Act 2      20:45 - 21:30 (Scran)
• Finish     21:30

Age guidance 

• Suitable for all ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Seating

Downstairs/Allocated Seating (Ground floor level)

• Tables: Cabaret style allocated/reserved seating on the Dance Floor Stalls. Please note positions around each table are occupied on a first come, first served basis. 
• Tiered Stalls: All seats are allocated/reserved so please ensure you check your section/ row and seat numbers before taking your seats.

Wheelchair/accessible bookings

• Unfortunately, we aren't able to accept wheelchair/accessible bookings online. To make a booking, please contact our Box Office during opening hours. Tel: (01624) 600555. 

Ticket fee 

• All ticket prices for live performances only are subject to a 5% booking fee, which will be applied at the point of sale to all purchases, whether made online or in person at our Box Office.