Bruach's Japan Warm-Up

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We’re excited to announce a special music event here at Craigtoun Park, hosted by Bruach, a

vibrant folk-rock band based in Scotland. This event is part of Bruach’s journey toward

representing Scotland at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan!

Join us for a day of live Celtic music, traditional Ceilidh dancing, and community

fun—including a charity bingo game to help raise funds for the band’s travel costs and for the

purchase and transport of Celtic instruments they’ll be showcasing in Japan.

The program will feature songs inspired by the deep musical ties between Scotland and

Japan—including familiar melodies like Auld Lang Syne and Comin' Through the Rye, which are

beloved in Japan as Hotaru no Hikari and Furusato no Sora. Bruach will also perform modern

folk-rock originals and even Celtic-style arrangements of Japanese tunes such as Sakura

Sakura.

This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to experience cultural exchange through

music and dance. Whether you join in the Ceilidh, enjoy the performances, touch some

instruments, or just come for the atmosphere and a bit of bingo fun, everyone is welcome!

The event is being coordinated by Kayo Ono, fiddler of Bruach and a member of The Sunshine

Kitchen Garden Team, which is based right here at Craigtoun Park. Kayo works passionately

to connect community, culture, and inclusion—both through music and through her role

supporting young people with disabilities.

Stay tuned for more details and come celebrate the road to Osaka with us!