the Land, the Light, the Locals 2024-25

The end of an era

Message from Kenny Speirs, Festival Director.

“Thanks to everyone who made this year’s The Land The Light The Locals festival such a great time once more.
After a few days thinking about it, I have decided to call it a day with LLL. The numbers have been falling steadily, and this has accelerated since COVID-19 to the point where it is scarcely financially viable. The first festival was held in 1998, and after 26 years I feel it has run its course.
That’s not to say that everything has to stop. Hawick Sings at New Year will continue – they had a record audience this time around. If anyone else wants to organise a ceilidh at Hogmanay then I’m sure they would get plenty of local support. But it’s definitely time for me to step aside.
Thanks to everyone for all your help and attendance over many years.”

Images from this year’s events are now available to view at LLL Gallery