Pier Presents: An Evening with Pictish Trail

Step into the sonic world of Pictish Trail, the shape-shifting alias of Scottish underground indie-folk hero Johnny Lynch for the first ever Pier Presents gig.

Performing live in an intimate setting in this multi-faceted venue in the heart of Bournemouth - hundreds of miles away from his home on the Isle of Eigg - this is a rare chance to experience an artist who balances melancholy with mischief, weaving lo-fi electronica, psych-folk and fizzing indie hooks into his own unique blend of music.

Lynch’s music - like his persona - carries a wild, windswept charm, grounded in sharp lyricism and surreal wit. His live set is part storytelling, part sonic pilgrimage - unpredictable, and unforgettable. With tales from his life on Eigg - running Lost Map record label and occasional and legendary Howlin Fling festival, between helping out with the odd bit of sheep herding and locking himself away in a wee bothy to make music.

Pictish Trail is a firm favourite on the Green Man Festival stage but rarely makes it this far south, so you really do not want to miss out on this one.

Cover photo by Murdo McLeod

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