They were to have played on the Open Air Stage on Saturday evening this year, but the show was cancelled because of the violent rainstorm.
Celebrating Tønder Festival's 50th anniversary went well, except for the storm of wind and rain that almost washed us out on the Saturday evening. Safety concerns dictated the closure of much of the festival site, including the Open Air Stage. This was where the brilliant Scottish band Elephant Sesssions were about to perform, when the weather put a stop to it.
To compensate, Tønder Festival can announce that our 2025 audience will not miss the distinguished Scots: Elephant Sessions are the first band on the programme for Tønder Festival 2025.
Scotland's Elephant Sessions have appeared at Tønder Festival several times with their original take on modern Scottish Highland music. Rolling Stone magazine wrote of Elephant Sessions: "These Scots use their instruments as weapons in the war against clichés. We love them." Elephant Sessions blend folk, funk, electronica and much more in a potent neo-folk-cocktail that has intoxicated audiences in the UK, in Europe and Australia. Euan Smillie on violin and Alasdair Taylor on mandolin supply meaty tunes, while Seth Tinsley on bass and synth and Greg Barry on drums and various samples lay the basis for an exuberant set-up that makes a party compulsory.
Their debut album The Elusive Highland Beauty came out in 2014, and things since have only gone upwards for Elephant Sessions. They have won BBC’s Scots Trad Music Award in 2017 and 2022 in the Album of the Year category, and in 2018 for Live Act of the Year, not to mention numerous nominations. Their latest album is For The Night from 2022, which topped the British Folk Album Charts. Their only Danish festival in 2025. See more: www.elephantsessions.com
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Scots band Elephant Sessions is already on the roster for next year's Tønder Festival. They were to have played on the Open Air Stage on Saturday evening this year, but the show was cancelled because of the violent rainstorm.
Tønder Festival 2024 was a great success despite the severe weather, which challenged guests, artists, and volunteers alike. However, the atmosphere remained high, and it became an unforgettable experience for everyone who attended. Don’t miss the 2025 festival, where we will once again gather for a fantastic weekend filled with music, community, and celebration!
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Already this year, the new egg cartons will be used to serve the local delicacy, solæg, which is one of the festival’s most beloved and traditional dishes.
