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Tag: Runas

Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival. Photo of thr band playing live on stage.
Competitions

Runas 2026 Opens Competition Call with Expanded Opportunities for Winners

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicFestival de OrtigueiraRunasRunas contestworld music

The Festival de Ortigueira has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Runas competition, now in its 27th year. This year, the contest adds…

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General News

Record Number of participants in Ortigueira Festival’s Runas Celtic Music Contest

World Music Central News Room June 19, 2020 No Comments Celtic musicDequenvessendoOrtigueira FestivalRunasYuki Kojijma Band

Bands from eight countries and eight Spanish regions have submitted their proposals to the Runas Celtic music contest organized by the Ortigueira Festival in northwestern…

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