A number of musicians and entertainers from Carlisle are taking part in the Big Burns Supper organised by Eddi Reader.

KT Tunstall amongst others will be performing in the virtual event that will take place on January 25th on Facebook and You Tube.

Some of the musicians, performers and comedians taking part are Skerryvore, Tidelines and Dervish.

KT Tunstall said: "I feel honoured to have been asked by Big Burns Supper to step in and Help Save Burns Night in 2022. I love my Scottish heritage and Burns Night celebrations continue to play a hugely important role in the arts and culture scene, not only in Scotland but across the world. I can’t think of a better way to spend it than alongside exceptional talent such as Eddi Reader, Skerryvore, and many more, as part of the diverse and inclusive Big Burns Supper event.

"Remembering all holding hands to sing Auld Lang Syne together takes on stark significance this year and I look forward to connecting with folks across the world in the spirit of friendship and kinship, with performance, poetry and laughter this Burns Night, 25th of January 2022."

Graham Main, Chief Executive at Big Burns Supper, said: "Despite being unable to host our Big Burns Supper winter fringe this year there was no way we were letting Burns Night pass without a significant celebration."