Speyfest a success but cloud hangs over future
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THE sun shone on the 24th Speyfest over the weekend as the crowd flocked to Fochabers but the financial future may not be quite so bright for the internationally-renowned Celtic music event.
Eddi Reader topped the bill and packed in the crowds as a host of talent, both local and from across the world, entertained.
Speyfest chairman James Alexander said: "We had very good attendances and Eddie Reader showed she still has the ability to pack the crowds in.
"The Young Entertainer of the Year once again showed a very high standard indeed.
"However, the truth is if we want to see Speyfest 25 we 're going to have to show a profit from this year's event. Speyfest has enjoyed very generous support from local sponsors but we're getting starved of funds from public sector sources.
"If the likes of Creative Scotland are serious about having festivals like Speyfest they'll have to re-examine how they allocate their spending."
Taking the Young Entertainer of the Year crown were Lhanbryde sibling band The Collies.
