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why here?

The Edinburgh International Festival better look to its laurels - Balerno is out to show Edinburgh & the Lothians what a real music festival sounds like! The Pentland Hills will be alive with the sound of music this October with a programme which caters to all musical tastes. The inaugural community run Balerno Music Festival will take place in Balerno over the weekend of Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October, 2008.

where is it?

There’s something for day and evening, young and old. It’s a first for Balerno … an unmissable fun weekend of music which the whole family can enjoy. A warm welcome is extended to those from the valley and outwith. The weekend will comprise more than 20 concerts and events. Within the festival programme for adults there is a mix of: orchestral, folk and choral concerts; a piano & song recital; a ceilidh dance; a jazz evening; folk music sessions and more. “We’ve catered for a mix of interests and tastes to give people different ways to spend their day or evening. Why not come along with friends and make a night of it?” said Richard Henderson, who chairs the Music Festival steering group.