The Cumnock Tryst will have a new person at the helm ahead of this year's remaining events.

Dave McDonald has been named as the chair of The Cumnock Tryst.

The popular music festival brings together some of the best known and up-and-coming talents across the area.

Each year, the festival offers “a feast of music in the heart of East Ayrshire” - inviting a plethora of world-leading musicians to perform in some of the most picturesque venues that the region has to offer, such as Trinity Church and Dumfries House.

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This year's Cumnock Tryst is set to take place from Thursday-Sunday., October 5-8.

A spokesperson for the event said: "We are thrilled to welcome Dave McDonald as the chair of The Cumnock Tryst.

"Dave has over 30 years’ experience of working in the cultural sector, including previous roles as portfolio manager at Creative Scotland, arts development officer at Stirling Council, lecturer in art and design, workshop facilitator and visual arts practitioner.

"He has a diverse portfolio of cultural management expertise at both national and local level, coupled with a deep working knowledge of Scotland’s cultural ecology from a range of vantage points.

"He currently works as a freelance arts consultant providing bespoke independent cultural consultancy services for public, private and third sector organisations.

"Please join us in welcoming Dave to his new role."