• Fèis Air an Oir 2026

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    Fàilte! | Welcome!


    The Fèis Air an Oir committee are delighted to welcome everyone to our summer Fèis week which will take place from Monday 20th to Friday 24th July 2026.

    The Fèis Mhòr for children going in to P4 - S6 will take place at Farr School, Bettyhill from 10am - 3.15pm along with the Fèis Bheag for participants going in to P1 - P3 in August. Fèis Bheag classes will run from 10am - 12.30pm each day. For younger pre-school participants and their carers, Fèis Bheag Bhìodach will take place each morning from 10am-12 at the Farr Edge. Following these sessions, all participants will join together in the school hall until 12.30pm for some singing and dancing. Parents / carers of Fèis Bheag and Fèis Bheag Bhìodach participants are welcome to join in this session too.

     

    We hope to offer adult Gaelic singing and conversation classes as usual. More information on this will be available soon. 

    Cosg | Cost

    *Fèis Mhòr (P4 - S6) - £100

    *Fèis Bheag (P1 - P3) - £50

    *Fèis Bheag Bhìodach - £25

    Families residing in the community council areas of Strathy and Armadale, Melvich and Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra are reminded that there is an opportunity to apply to the SSE Janette Mackay Memorial Fund for assistance with the cost of attending the Fèis.

    Families residing in Caithness have the opportunity to apply to the Henry Rosie Memorial Bursary fund for assistant with the cost of attending the Fèis. The fund was established in recognition of the help and encouragement given to young musicians by the late Henry Rosie of Wick. Applications to the fund shoudl be made in writing to the Henry Rosie Fund Secreatary, 4 Rockwell Cresc., Thursao, KW14 7PL or by email to lewrytoons@aol.com

    Siubhal | Travel

    Fèis Air an Oir are able to offer transport for Fèis Mhòr participants from Melvich and Tongue to and from the Fèis each day. However this is on a first come first served basis and booking in advance is essential. This will cost £25 for the week.Please use the form below to book. 

     

    Lòn | Lunch

    Fèis Mhòr participants should bring a pack lunch and a water bottle/ drink with them each day. A snack will be provided at morning break but participants are welcome to bring their own if they prefer.

     

    Ciuirm-ciùil | Tutors Concert

    On the evening of Wednesday 22nd July we will be holding our fantastic Tutors Concert in Strathy Hall at 7.30pm. We expect this event to sell out so please book your tickets when you book your place to ensure that you can attend.

    Book your tickets here.

    Main Fèis,  Fèis Bheag and Fèis Bheag Bhìodach participants can attend the concert for free but they must have a ticket. These can be booked via the link above. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult as Fèis Air an Oir will not be able to supervise children at the concert. 


    Curseachadan a bharrachd | Additional Activities

    In addition to the Fèis classes, there will be various additional events and activities going on throughout the week, once you have registered, please keep an eye on your emails and follow our facebook page for further information.

     

    ***CUDROMACH | IMPORTANT***

    Please use the name of the participant you wish to register when signing up. You are able to register more than one participant when booking.

    When booking you are registering for all five days of the event. Participants will do the same subjects each day.

    Main Fèis participants must choose three different subjects. Class A should be the participant's first choice class as they will visit this class twice each day.  Please note that Class B and Class C will be organised by ability level so may not be offered in the order chosen.

    Participants choosing Tin Whistle will need to provide their own instrument, in the key of D. Whistles will be available for sale at the Fèis. Please let us know when booking your place if you wish to buy a whistle.

     

    Please email feisairanoir@gmail.com if you have any questions.

     

     

  • Dèan taghadh gu h-ìseal air na diofar earrainean den fhèis a tha thu ag iarraidh clàradh air a shon. 

    Please choose below which elements of the Fèis you would like to register for.

  • Prìomh Fhèis | Main Fèis

    Children aged 8 or over or going into P4 after the summer holidays can choose what classes they would like to do during the week. Participants will do the same subjects each day.

  • Fiosrachadh a' chiad phàiste | First child information

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Is the participant a Gaelic speaker?*

  • Tha sinn airson a bhith cinnteach gum faigh com-pàirtichean oideachadh aig ìre freagarrach. Bhitheamaid fada nur comainn nan dèanadh sibh taghadh air an ìre eòlais aca airson gach cuspair.

    To ensure we place participants in ability-appropriate classes please indicate their level of experience in each subject:
     
    1 = beginner: you have never tried this before and would like to learn the basics
    2 = some experience: you have played/sang a little before & would like to learn more
    3 = intermediate: you have a good grasp of the basics and can play/accompany/sing a few pieces at a steady pace
    4 = advanced: you can play/sing a range of tune/songs at full pace and are beginning to use ornamentation


    For example:
    To select accordion as Class A beginner, simply input 1 in Class A box for accordion.
    Please indicate when making your choice whether or not you will be bringing your own instrument.

    Participants will get a slightly longer time in their A choice class so we would recommend that you make this your main instrument. 

     

  • Rows
  • Do you attend Fèis Air an Oir Weekly Lessons*
  • Do you regularly participate in any other classes/lessons/workshops?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. A member of the Fèis committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An darna pàiste | Second child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Is the participant a Gaelic speaker?*

  • Tha sinn airson a bhith cinnteach gum faigh com-pàirtichean oideachadh aig ìre freagarrach. Bhitheamaid fada nur comainn nan dèanadh sibh taghadh air an ìre eòlais aca airson gach cuspair.

    To ensure we place participants in ability-appropriate classes please indicate their level of experience in each subject:
     
    1 = beginner: you have never tried this before and would like to learn the basics
    2 = some experience: you have played/sang a little before & would like to learn more
    3 = intermediate: you have a good grasp of the basics and can play/accompany/sing a few pieces at a steady pace
    4 = advanced: you can play/sing a range of tune/songs at full pace and are beginning to use ornamentation


    For example:
    To select accordion as Class A beginner, simply input 1 in Class A box for accordion.
    Please indicate when making your choice whether or not you will be bringing your own instrument.

     

    Participants will get a slightly longer time in their A choice class so we would recommend that you make this your main instrument. 

     

  • Rows
  • Do you attend Fèis Air an Oir Weekly Lessons*
  • Do you regularly participate in any other classes/lessons/workshops?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. A member of the Fèis committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An treasamh pàiste | Third child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Is the participant a Gaelic speaker?*

  • Tha sinn airson a bhith cinnteach gum faigh com-pàirtichean oideachadh aig ìre freagarrach. Bhitheamaid fada nur comainn nan dèanadh sibh taghadh air an ìre eòlais aca airson gach cuspair.

    To ensure we place participants in ability-appropriate classes please indicate their level of experience in each subject:
     
    1 = beginner: you have never tried this before and would like to learn the basics
    2 = some experience: you have played/sang a little before & would like to learn more
    3 = intermediate: you have a good grasp of the basics and can play/accompany/sing a few pieces at a steady pace
    4 = advanced: you can play/sing a range of tune/songs at full pace and are beginning to use ornamentation


    For example:
    To select accordion as Class A beginner, simply input 1 in Class A box for accordion.
    Please indicate when making your choice whether or not you will be bringing your own instrument.

    Participants will get a slightly longer time in their A choice class so we would recommend that you make this your main instrument. 

     

     

  • Rows
  • Do you attend Fèis Air an Oir Weekly Lessons*
  • Do you regularly participate in any other classes/lessons/workshops?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. A member of the Fèis committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An ceathramh pàiste | Fourth child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Is the participant a Gaelic speaker?*

  • Tha sinn airson a bhith cinnteach gum faigh com-pàirtichean oideachadh aig ìre freagarrach. Bhitheamaid fada nur comainn nan dèanadh sibh taghadh air an ìre eòlais aca airson gach cuspair.

    To ensure we place participants in ability-appropriate classes please indicate their level of experience in each subject:
     
    1 = beginner: you have never tried this before and would like to learn the basics
    2 = some experience: you have played/sang a little before & would like to learn more
    3 = intermediate: you have a good grasp of the basics and can play/accompany/sing a few pieces at a steady pace
    4 = advanced: you can play/sing a range of tune/songs at full pace and are beginning to use ornamentation


    For example:
    To select accordion as Class A beginner, simply input 1 in Class A box for accordion.
    Please indicate when making your choice whether or not you will be bringing your own instrument.

    Participants will get a slightly longer time in their A choice class so we would recommend that you make this your main instrument.

     

     

  • Rows
  • Do you attend Fèis Air an Oir Weekly Lessons*
  • Do you regularly participate in any other classes/lessons/workshops?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. A member of the Fèis committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • Fèis Bheag

    For children in P1 - P3

  • Fiosrachadh a' chiad phàiste | First child information

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Which class will the participant be in after the summer holidays?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An dara pàiste | Second Child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Which class will the participant be in after the summer holidays?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An treasamh pàiste | Third child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -
  • Which class will the participant be in after the summer holidays?*

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • Fèis Bheag Bhìodach

    For pre-school children and a parent/carer

  • Fiosrachadh a' chiad phàiste | First child information

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An dara pàiste | Second Child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • An treasamh pàiste | Third child

  • Latha-breithe*
     - -

  • Fiosrachadh a bharrachd Additional Information

    Please answer the following questions. 

    All information will be treated in the strictest confidence. A member of our committee will be in touch to discuss any additional requirements.

  • Fios cùis-èiginn | Emergency contact details

  • Neach 1 | Contact 1

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  • Neach 2 | Contact 2

    For under 18's only
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  • I agree to photography and filming organised by Fèis Air an Oir and Fèisean nan Gàidheal that may be used for publicity and archiving purposes. This may include recording and/or streaming of events for broadcast on FèisTV, which may be available online in perpetuity after any live broadcast.*
  • I give permission for medical treatment to be given to the participant in the event of an emergency*
  • Dearbhadh | Declaration*
  • Do you require transport? (Please note transport is only available to Main Fèis participants)
  • If yes, where would you want to be picked up & dropped off?
  • Would you like to purchase a tin whistle in the key of 'D' (Cost £10 ) to collect on the first day of the Fèis

  • Payment

    Please note that payment must be made in full at the time of booking.

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