We really value feedback from our audience, performers and volunteers - everyone who has been involved in making Solas Festival magical. These are a few quotes from our feedback surveys and beyond - if you’d like to contribute one too, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
“A life enhancing space in a beautiful setting of great live music, engaging with interesting people and ideas and opportunity to participate”
“It was the first time I’d taken the kids camping and to a festival. We had the best time together, so much to do and I felt like the kids had freedom to explore new and fun adventures in a safe space. What a cool, friendly, awesome festival. The kids had so much fun they want to come back next year! ”
“I think the mixture of discussions, workshops and music within a manageable size of an event is really good. ”
“Solas is an important yearly event for me as it feeds my sense of belonging and community here. I have met people year after year, have got to know a number of people. It’s a pleasure to bump into them and catch up on news. The talks and panels also give me an opportunity to catch up on important current issues. Solas connects me with what’s happening in Scotland and some active people here in a way I don’t find elsewhere - like social media. And I love dancing to live music!”
“Such a sense of comunity and a flavour of Solas! And great that Solas is supporting artists too.”
“#MakeshiftSolas kept the festival vibe going at home - there are plenty of bigger events that don’t appear to have made any effort at all to do anything like what Solas produced. Nothing I saw was sub-standard and I didn’t need a telly channel to see it! Congratulations on a brilliant job”
“I went because I liked so many of the music acts - but the really diverse range of talks and discussions was actually incredible!”
“This was our first year at Solas, our first time camping and our first festival. We loved it. We will definitely book for next year. Please ensure that next year is dry again :)”
“I am a support worker who attended Solas with a young man I support and a colleague. The pitch of the event was absolutely perfect for all our needs. It was very friendly and welcoming with lots of people to talk to and everyone was very engaging with the young man I was supporting. Next year we hope to come back for the full weekend. Thank you very much for a great day!”
“It feels genuinely ‘family friendly’! I think often festivals tag on ‘family friendly’ when they don’t really mean it but the atmosphere here really was ideal for families”
“what’s unique about Solas? The feel good atmosphere. The family friendly vibe. The diversity of the people who come to it. The diversity of the events on offer. The world music.”
“It is a unique intersection of art forms, ideas and organisations. It combines passion, creativity, imagination and activism across many walks of life. It deserves to be supported. ”
“First of all I want to express my gratitude for the sustained efforts and commitment that I imagine organising Solas requires. It’s a truly beautiful festival, in all kinds of ways. What I realised from this past one is the meaning it has for me in terms of belonging and community. ”
“It’s a great little festival with a really nice crowd! […] brilliant atmosphere and lots of happy faces, well done on a great event! ”
“Solas is a fun-filled festival for all ages in a family.
It’s safe and friendly and covers lots of bases: robust discussion on big issues, great music, art, chilling out, performance, debate. It feels like all ages have been thought about”
“Solas is very inclusive in terms of disabilities, nationalities and probably the only festival I have been to where there is a genuine mix of cultures and backgrounds. Very family friendly too!”
“Solas has evolved into a very distinctive, credible and diverse event. I love it and am grateful for the chance to have a great weekend with my family.”
“Fantastic atmosphere. Feels safe. Intellectually stimulating. Diverse attendees.”
“Solas festival has a soul, a heart and a brain: it’s not simply showbiz. It’s great for families and very safe.”
“Beautiful spacious surroundings and relaxed atmosphere where all are welcome.”
“Solas is relaxed and has a happy, hopeful atmosphere that welcomes creativity and fosters a sense of community.”