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Burns event will have a carnival atmosphere

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Published date10 September 2021
And they have revealed that September 21 is when they will be announcing the first acts who will be playing at the popular festival.

Workshops are now getting up and running in a countdown to get thousands of costumes made for school children and community groups to wear at the carnival parade.

A new creative hub in the former Next shop in the Loreburne Centre has been launched this week and, under the watchful eye of carnival producer, Jordan Chisholm, will host interactive skills sessions for all ages and abilities with lead artist Caitriona McGowan, who designs the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin.

The popular parade was a key part of the annual BBS for many years with community groups, children's organisations and schools all taking part in the musical route from Burns Statue to the Whitesands each January 25.

After a two-year absence, it was due to be brought back this year but the ongoing pandemic and lockdown restrictions meant the 10th annual BBS had to go online with a bumper year of digital events which reached more than 750,000 people - including Janey Godley's Big Burns Supper and the carnival parade was shelved again.

The BBS team - a local charity which runs community projects Dumfries Youth Theatre, Dumfries Community Choir, and the Producers of the Future programme - is determined to make it happen in January and are looking to recruit more volunteers to help create the costumes with an estimated 1,200 alone needed for school pupils.

Ryan Watson, associate artist for Dumfries Carnival, said: "You don't need any experience whatsoever. Our projects are a great opportunity to meet new friends and feel like part of the community.

"If you fancy taking part, just...

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