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A vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage is coming to Western Sydney, with the Penrith Highland Festival promising a full day of entertainment, culture and familyfriendly fun.
Festivalgoers can expect an actionpacked program
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The Unusual Commoners |
Blue Wiggle), Lachy Gillespie and Dougie Macfarland. The group was formed during a Wiggles tour of the UK, after a passer-by famously described them as“ an unusual bunch of commoners” while they were busking outside Oxford University.
Since then, the band has performed
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featuring approximately 14 pipe bands, highland and Scottish country dancers, and the ever-popular Kilted Warriors strongman displays. There will also be plenty to keep all ages entertained, including 24 amusement rides, climbing walls, showbags and a wide range of food and local market stalls.
Adding to the excitement, visitors can step back in time with a reenactment village showcasing hand-to-hand combat, sword fighting and jousting demonstrations. Animal lovers will enjoy displays featuring Deerhounds and Border Collies, while other attractions include axe throwing, classic cars such as hot rods and Model A Fords, motorcycles, and a quintet competition.
A major highlight of this year’ s festival is the appearance of The Unusual Commoners, a lively ceilidh band featuring Anthony Field( the
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internationally, including appearances in Newfoundland, Toronto and at the Port Fairy Folk Festival. Known for their energetic mix of drums, bagpipes, vocals, piano and tenor banjo, their performances are guaranteed to get crowds on their feet.
Anthony Field’ s passion for Scottish music began prior to his Wiggles career while serving in the Australian Army as a piper with the 5 / 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Lachy Gillespie also brings his love of traditional tunes to the group, performing on concertina and piano.
Joining them on stage will be Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums Pipe Major Andrew Iverson.
With tickets just $ 15 and free entry for children under five, the Penrith Highland Festival is set to be an unforgettable day out for the whole family.
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