Freckfest bringing triple bill of acts to North Ayrshire

The triple music bill comes to North Ayrshire on August 7 <i>(Image: Freckfest)</i>
The triple music bill comes to North Ayrshire on August 7 (Image: Freckfest)
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FRECKFEST is bringing a triple bill of musical acts to North Ayrshire next month.

The Alan John Frew Band, Mellow Party and Damien McFly will be appearing at Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre on Friday, August 7.

Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketsource.com/harbour-arts-centre/freckfest-presents-alan-john-frew-band-mellow-party-and-damien-mcfly/2026-08-07/19:30/t-oeeprel.

The Alan John Frew Band are Scottish indie‑folk act known for rich vocals, expressive fiddle, and rhythmic acoustic guitar with subtle Latin influences,

Led by acclaimed songwriter Alan John Frew, the band blends emotional storytelling with warm, atmospheric arrangements.

With performances across the UK and Europe - including Belladrum, Arran Folk Festival, and the Royal Concert Hall

The band will perform new material alongside favourites from Songs From The Sea, including the debut of 'Go Easy'.

Mellow Party are a lowlander alternative‑folk band mixing traditional roots with sharp songwriting and humour.

They’ve earned two BBC Radio Scotland Singles of the Week, performed at New York Tartan Week, and reached No. 42 in the UK Singles Chart with their choir collaboration Go On Yourself.

Their debut album, The Love You Have Inside Of You Is All That You Truly Own, arrived last year cementing their growing reputation for wit, warmth, and originality.

Damien McFly is an Italian singer‑songwriter with a gritty, distinctive voice and a blend of folk and modern indie.

With over 500 shows in 15 countries, he has appeared at major festivals including SXSW, Canadian Music Week, and BBC Carfest. His album Frames has surpassed 800,000 streams.

The show will start at 7.30pm

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