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A Celebratory Cultural Encounter
1—12 August
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Welcome to
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Festival
2018
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GLASGOW’S status as a global sporting city is matched only by its reputation as a creative
powerhouse and a home to extraordinary art, culture and entertainment.
Our city can boast rich, historic art and architecture alongside cutting-edge contemporary
movements. Opera and ballet jostle for space on Glasgow’s many famous stages with the
biggest names in music, theatre and comedy.
Our music heritage is renowned and we are proud to be a UNESCO City of Music, an
WELCOME to Glasgow for what is sure to be an accolade we have held for over a decade.
incredible 11 days of fun and excitement for everyone Glasgow is also a gateway to the rest of Scotland and Festival 2018 will put both our
involved. As well as the incredible sporting action city and our whole country’s world‑class creative contribution in the spotlight.
happening around Scotland, the inaugural European The programme you hold in your hands showcases everything from music, visual art,
Championships are also an excellent chance to street art and dance to theatre, literature, digital art and comedy.
showcase the very best of Scottish culture. It has been shaped by our city and its people – and it is also the catalyst for a truly
We’re delighted to be running an action-packed groundbreaking cultural partnership between Glasgow and our co-hosts Berlin that will
programme of cultural events alongside the highlight the vital and vibrant creative scenes in two great European cities.
Championships. This will capitalise on Scotland’s Whether you call Glasgow home, or are visiting from near or far, there is something
world-renowned reputation for creative excellence "With Festival 2018 we here for everyone.
and will allow everyone to play their part in the fun.
Glasgow’s iconic George Square will form the
continue to build on Glasgow Councillor Susan Aitken
beating heart of these celebrations with the action and Scotland’s international Leader of Glasgow City Council
spreading to other sites right across the country.
2018 is also the Year of Young People in Scotland –
cultural reputation. In creating
the first of its kind in the world – which is dedicated the programme we have
to celebrating the amazing achievements and
contributions that young people make to Scotland.
worked side by side with
There are opportunities for young people to engage local communities, artists
in sporting and cultural events throughout Glasgow
2018, showcasing their talents across this exciting
and cultural organisations to
programme of activity. bring their ideas and creative
We welcome sharing these Championships with
Berlin who are hosting the Athletics. We have
ambitions to the fore, delivering
strong ties with our German neighbours and these a large-scale spectacular event
Championships are yet another chance to strengthen
the cultural links that bind us in close friendship.
with a truly international and
accessible programme." B Berlin Glasgow UNESCO City of Music
Fiona Hyslop
Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and J ill Miller OBE
External Affairs, Scottish Government Director of Cultural Services, Glasgow Life FF Festival Fund Year of Young People
The Great Big
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Opening Party!
1 Aug, Doors 16:00
£15/£7.50 + booking fee
Join us in the spectacular setting of George Square to Sacred Paws, Glasgow/London duo, write instantly
welcome the 2018 European Championships and our infectious songs, fitting perfectly between uplifting
friends from across Europe to the beating heart of the indie-pop and intricate post-punk.
city. Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released
A new era in sport gets underway with the start of his critically-acclaimed second album ’The Midnight
an exciting new multi-sport event bringing together Sun’ last year. Recorded and produced entirely in
elite athletes in Athletics, Aquatics, Cycling, Golf, his Glasgow flat, it blends electronic elements and
Gymnastics, Rowing and Triathlon. sweeping synth sounds with his signature layered
The big stage programme features some of the vocals and dreamy instrumentation.
most exciting names in Scottish music today. Classic Brit and Global Award nominees, Infinitime
Nina Nesbitt’s recent tracks ‘The Best You Had’ and Music and Young Scot Award winners, Scottish-
‘The Moments I’m Missing’ are a huge leap forward Egyptian multi-instrumentalists The Ayoub Sisters are
from her Top 15 debut album ‘Peroxide’. With her fast becoming the sound and faces of a truly exciting
character-filled voice, the heartfelt, easily-relatable new generation of classical and crossover artists.
lyrics demonstrate a command of modernist pop and Featuring alongside a celebration of the European
R&B-tinged sounds. Championships sports and the people who have been
Winners of 2017 BBC Scots Trad Awards 'ALBUM part of the Glasgow 2018 journey.
OF THE YEAR' and Nominees 2018 BBC Radio 2 Other highlights include performances by CREATE
Folk Awards 'BEST GROUP', Elephant Sessions have Voice Factory, Behind the Noise present Bowie, Pivot,
exploded onto the indie folk scene with unparalleled Beats Per Minute, Bonnie and Her Splashmob, Nevis
effect; transcending boundaries and shaking the very Ensemble and Mischief La Bas, all culminating in a
foundations of expectation. spectacular fireworks display!
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
Book tickets at glasgow2018.com/festival
George Square
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2–12 Aug
The iconic George Square will be the
beating heart of Festival 2018 during the
Glasgow 2018 European Championships,
creating a carnival atmosphere through a
spectacular lineup that will delight all ages
and put Glasgow and Scotland’s renowned
creativity in the spotlight.
Open daily 10:00–22:00* Beats Per Minute
Sonica presents Pivot
Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan Pivot: a playground of semi-intelligent seesaws Beats Per Minute BPM Showdown
'A Glasgow Spectacular (or the experience being an Sonica Raw Material & Pachamama Productions FF Raw Material & Pachamama Productions FF
experience like the experience you just had)', 2018
2–12 Aug, 10:00–18:00 2-9 Aug, 10:00–21:30, every 30 mins, Free Sat 11 Aug, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00
2–12 Aug From the amazing Australian artists who brought 10 Aug & 12 Aug, every 30 mins 10:00–15:30, Free Sun 12 Aug, 17:00, 18:30, 20:00, 21:15
For Festival 2018 Joanne Tatham and Tom O’Sullivan you Megaphones at Sonica 2017, Madeleine Flynn & Inside a geodesic dome in George Square, in the heart £12.50 + Booking Fee, Age 10+
have been commissioned to create a large-scale Tim Humphrey present Pivot, a playground of semi- of the city, this immersive 30 minute audio-visual Over the final weekend of Festival 2018 join us inside
gateway structure into George Square and to design intelligent talking seesaws. Equipped with built-in event invites you to get inside the beating hearts and the geodesic dome in George Square for a high-octane,
the Festival’s logo and brand. Their commission voice communicators with a mind of their own, this heads of athletes who dedicate their lives to their audio-visual showdown dance party.
adopts familiar or amusing motifs, and makes specific chattering apparatus will poke, probe, question and sport at incredible cost. As the audience gathers, mingle and dance inside
reference to the context of Glasgow and the European counsel you as you seesaw your way to equilibrium. Wearing headphones and vibrating Subpacs the immersive dome surrounded by mind-blowing,
Championships. Tatham and O’Sullivan have worked in Consider this an opportunity to join the conversation, attached to your body and surrounded by projections colourful video projections, pop-up live performers will
collaboration for over 20 years and their artworks often as Pivot helps unleash your inner child whilst playfully you will enter into the world of the athletes and appear on raised platforms. Dancers, singers, acrobats
consider the ways in which art may be expected to pondering the role of peaceful, shared dialogue in our experience their hopes, their dreams and their and DJs combine in a symphony to endurance.
perform in public. modern world. Giving the people of Glasgow a voice, adrenaline-fuelled victories. Featuring stunning live performances from Patricia
Pivot will help balance things out. Panther (Glasgow Girls), Chisato Minamimura (London
A new work commissioned by Melbourne Fringe Suitable for all ages and fully accessible. Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony), DJ Letitia
and City of Melbourne, September 2017. Pleiades, Jamie Rea and some of Scotland's most
reated by Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls) and Leonie
C brilliant young acrobats performing jaw dropping
upported by Australia Council for The Arts,
S Rae Gasson, with Garry Boyle, Emily James and moves, this exclusive finale event is the perfect way to
Creative Scotland, Glasgow City Council & Cryptic Jamie Wardrop. celebrate reaching the festival finish line with friends.
presents Sonica.
Supported by GEO3, Black Light, Slate Room Recording Studio, National Theatre of Scotland, Solar Bear,
Tramway, Silent Events and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
*Venue closes to general public at 16:00 on 10 August. Gates reopen at 18:00 for Orbital ticket holders.
Venue closes at 22:30 on 10 August and 22:15 on 11 August. Book tickets at glasgow2018.com/festival
George Square
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Thu 2 Aug Fri 3 Aug
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Kathryn Joseph
Citizens of Everywhere!
National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Behind The Noise
Citizens of Everywhere! Sonic Youths Mix the City Live Piping Live!
Curated by Douglas Gordon with Jackie Kay Featuring Kathryn Joseph, RM Hubbert, National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
and the RSNO Barbara Morgenstern, Painted X-Ray & more & Friends
A youth music showcase featuring some of Scotland’s
20:00 most exciting young artists. 19:00 12:00
George Square hosts an exceptional collaboration 10:30–13:30 Hit the Road is a youth touring This exciting live collaborative night launches Mix the Join The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and
between artist Douglas Gordon and the Royal Scottish project which takes young artists on their first tours City Glasgow and Berlin ‑ an online interactive music other young pipe bands in George Square, as they
National Orchestra. across Scotland where they acquire the skills needed platform where you can create and mix your very own perform on the stage as well as inviting you to come
Douglas Gordon curates a programme in response to succeed as a professional touring musician. Hit the soundscape of these two musical powerhouses. and try sessions, where you can try the bagpipes and
to the rich heritage of George Square as the civic heart Road present four different musical acts performing Curated by Alun Woodward, a founding member of drums! These short concerts will leave you amazed by
of the city and its position between the river and the their own material and showing the future of music in indie rock stalwarts The Delgados and co-founder of these talented young players. Also making a special
mountains. The programme combines classical and Scotland is vibrant. the Chemikal Underground record label, there isn’t a appearance are Flings & Things, who bring their
contemporary sounds and voices with the cornerstone 14:00–17:00 Behind The Noise is an Glasgow-based musician that Alun doesn’t know, so Highland Dancing with a modern, contemporary twist
being an orchestration of a glorious overture composed award‑winning music and skills project engaging who better to put together this one time only gig! - think fun, funky, fresh and totally unexpected!
by Mogwai titled 'Music for a Forgotten Future' which with around 100 young people from Glasgow and
is to be performed live for the first time. Scots Makar Renfrewshire each year. In addition to performing mixthecity.com
Jackie Kay also brings her unique words as an insight to their own original material each band will perform
the idea of citizenship. a cover version from a well‑known Scottish band ix The City is delivered in partnership with the
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or artist including Annie Lennox, Simple Minds, British Council and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
The Waterboys, Stealers Wheel, Alabama 3,
Primal Scream and many more.
Plus: live music throughout the day from Fèis Phàislig & Nevis Ensemble & performance from Surreal McCoy Plus: throughout the day performances from Mischief La Bas with The Sportables
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
George Square Sun 5 Aug Mon 6 Aug
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Sat 4 Aug Greatest Hits Party Jazz at Festival 2018
Ukulele Death Squad Massaoke Scotland in association with Glasgow Jazz Festival
20:30 18:00
Made in Adelaide It’s time for your vocal chords to get involved in the All the way from Turin are urban brass band
Presented in collaboration with Glasgow and BIGGEST MASSAOKE SCOTLAND EVER. Belt it out Bandakadabra, playing everything from swing,
Adelaide UNESCO Cities of Music to your favourite tunes including sport and Europe- rocksteady, Balkan, and reggae to drum & bass.
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themed classics. Have you got the 'Eye of the Tiger'? In collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture
Electric Fields, 15:00 Well it’s 'The Final Countdown'! Glasgow, get ready to in Edinburgh.
Multi-award winning Electric Fields create a striking show the world that 'We Are the Champions'! Funky organ-driven movie soundtrack jazz led by
and haunting merging of living traditional culture guitarist Allan McKeown, The Dt6 mix funky chicken
with electronic music, bringing moments of breath- Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 scratch guitar, soulful organ and Jazz horns. A nexus
taking beauty and power to the stage. Featuring the of James Brown, Ennio Morricone and Jimmy Smith.
rare and beautiful voice of Zaachariaha Fielding, who 18:45 Ali Affleck is equally at home with her beloved
often sings in his traditional languages of the Anangu The shiny disco ball hat wearing, ultimate genre New Orleans trad Jazz and Blues as well as with more
people, Electric Fields' music ranges from soulful pop, hopping, twisted, festival live stage machine that puts contemporary flavors, and with such distinct vocal
Electric Fields
to epic-scale electronic works, through to intensely the emphasis on music, entertaining and laughter. styling she inevitably draws comparisons to the most
intimate story-songs. memorable of Jazz divas such as Dinah Washington,
Make a Big Noise Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee.
Encontro Street Band Showcase Ukulele Death Squad, 13:30 Sistema Scotland & FF Glasgow’s own Fat-Suit are influenced by
Ukulele Death Squad strives to entertain and wow BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra contemporary exponents of jazz, funk and fusion
18:30 their audiences by pushing the boundaries of the such as Snarky Puppy, Vulfpeck and GoGoPenguin are
An evening of spectacular carnival stage shows! small four stringed instrument the Ukulele. UDS 17:00 obvious influences, yet are already opening up fresh
Featuring inspirational international collaborations, blend their own ukulele style with Flamenco, Mexican, Children and Young People from Big Noise Govanhill lines of enquiry. The approach may appear looser and
presentations of new work, original Festival Rap and Folk, with an energetic performance that and Big Noise Raploch join forces with members of the more relaxed, but the aim is to entertain as much as it
commissions and some of Europe’s leading artists. goes beyond anything audiences have ever seen. With BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to perform is to dazzle with technical ability!
Special guests include Paraiso School of Samba stage craft, mad thumping rhythms and outrageous a special one-off concert in George Square. Compèred
(London), led by artists who grew up immersed in solos, they will quite literally blow your minds. Enter by broadcaster and author, Sally Magnusson, the
the Rio de Janeiro samba scene. The headline slot is at your own risk. concert includes a programme of family‑friendly music. Talisk
reserved for Glasgow’s very own ‑ and internationally
acclaimed ‑ SambaYaBamba, who will delight upported by Glasgow City Council, Stirling Council,
S 15:00
audiences with their uproarious blend of drums, People Pavilion & Players of People's Postcode Lottery and The Ellen Barely four years since their formation, Talisk have
brass, dancers and Glasgow sass. (see p19) the Strength-in-Unity Choir Foundation. already stacked up several major awards for their
Ailie Rutherford & Laurence Payot pyrotechnic yet artfully woven sound ‑ including Folk
FF União das Ilhas Band of the Year 2017 at the BBC Alba Scots Trad
Mass Gaelic Ceilidh Various Times Music Awards, and a 2015 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award.
with the Glenfinnan Ceilidh Band Together with local choirs from across Glasgow and 11:30 Mohsen Amini ‑ the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’
choir leaders Cath Campbell and Harry Campbell, The Encontro Street Band Festival presents a brand Musician of the Year 2018, Hayley Keenan and
16:30–18:00 artist duo Ailie Rutherford and Laurence Payot, new UK-wide samba project. Uniting passionate Graeme Armstrong meld concertina, fiddle and guitar
An early summer ceilidh, traditional style with Gaelic together with Duncan Perkins, will surprise players of samba music from all over the UK. seamlessly together, to produce a unique force that
song and cracking music with singers Mary Ann audiences in unexpected public spaces with (see p19) has taken them all over the UK, Europe, the USA,
Kennedy and Gillebride MacMillan to celebrate the a walking, singing sculpture. Canada and Australia.
Gaelic sport of Shinty.
See website for further times & dates. Plus: performances from Oshun and The Gold ‑ A New
Anansi Tale by Project X and Mischief La Bas Plus: performances throughout the day from Ignite
Theatre, Strong Lady & more
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
Plus: music throughout the day from Byres Road Big Band and performances from Surreal McCoy and Indepen‑dance Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
Remember the Women’s Cycling Road Race passes
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. George Square 9 times between 12:30–16:00.
George Square
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Tue 7 Aug Wed 8 Aug Thu 9 Aug Fri 10 Aug
Orbital
with support from Plaid
Doors 18:00, £25/12.50 + Booking Fee
After a barnstorming live reunion which saw Orbital
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Peatbog Faeries Güngur Arts play to ecstatic audiences across Europe throughout
2017, Britain’s giants of electronic music are back
– with new music and an upgrade of the legendary
Glasgow Meets Berlin: Peatbog Faeries Mela at Festival 2018 live show that transformed festivals across the
a Gala Celebration with support from The Shee world. Following the release of their new single, ‘Tiny
B From 15:00 Foldable Cities’ their first new album in five years -
18:00 19:15 Scotland’s biggest multi-cultural festival, Glasgow ‘Monsters Exist’ – is released in September. Orbital
A celebratory gala concert with the Royal Peatbog Faeries create a glorious mixture of Mela, takes to the stage curating a packed programme bring their groundbreaking live show to Festival 2018
Conservatoire of Scotland, the National Youth traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves drawing that fuses music and dance from across the world. and George Square as part of a string of high-profile
Orchestra of Scotland, and the Universität der Künste upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and Highlights of the day include Güngur Arts from festival dates and headline shows across Europe.
in Berlin. Through a live link, audiences in George reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, Barcelona, Circus Raj, from India the exquisite LOK Plaid sit right at the very heart of global electronica.
Square Glasgow and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial bringing the sound of Scotland, fresh-faced and Chhanda, Scotland’s own Desi Bravehearts, Abhinaya In fact there’s a very real sense in which Ed Handley
Church on the European Mile in Berlin can experience breathless, to audiences around the world. No-one Dance Group and Hellenic Dance Group, all bringing and Andy Turner are the perfect encapsulation of
the excitement and atmosphere of the concerts in can resist moving to their trademark hypnotic colour and energy to George Square. what the electronic music of their generation was all
both cities on the stage and big screen. The popular ‘Celtic Dance’ sound. about. As Plaid and as two-thirds of The Black Dog
concert programme features famous operatic tunes Joining will be The Shee who bring Electro-harp, alongside their WARP stablemates Autechre and
and melodies culminating in a mass singalong of accordion, fiddles, flute, mandolin and three powerful Oshun and The Gold– Aphex Twin, they brought new rhythmic variation,
much‑loved songs from Scotland and Germany, voices together with a range of individual musical A New Anansi Tale emotive melody and sensual textures to electronic
audience participation is essential! Hosted by Jamie influences to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Project X music, creating a warm and welcoming counterpart to
MacDougall this promises to be a spectacular evening Gaelic and American music. The Shee are previous FF the white heat of the rave explosion.
capturing the energy of the young soloists, singers nominees of Best Live Act at the MG Alba Scots 14:30 Includes extensive strobe-like visual show.
and orchestras and celebrating the ideals of European Trad Awards and includes the BBC Radio Folk Award Through ups and downs, highs and lows, trickery and
friendship and of an open, fluent European identity. Musician of the Year, Rachel Newton among its ranks. play, we follow Anansi's journey of writing her own ery limited tickets.
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future. Watch the struggles and fun of relationships Book now at glasgow2018.com/festival.
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. unfold, as Anansi begins to flourish and take off like
Plus: music throughout the day from Feis Phasilig, an acrobat. A playful dance production developed enue closes to general public at 16:00 on 10 Aug.
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The Sloans Opera, Be Bop Bairns, and with young people from across Glasgow and Gates reopen at 18:00 for Orbital ticket holders.
performance by Mischief La Bas Triathlon Opening Ceremony choreographed by Mele Broomes.
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. 18:00
The Triathlon Opening Ceremony will include a Be‑Bop Bairns
parade of participating nations' flags and athletes,
followed by welcoming speeches and an exciting 10:15
evening of entertainment. Be-Bop Bairns is a fun, family friendly musical
extravaganza that helps children express themselves
through music, dance, singing, sport and party games.
Plus: music throughout the day from Glasgow Jazz
Festival Allstars and performance from Mischief
La Bas and Strong Lady. Plus: music throughout the day from Children's
Classical Concerts, performance by Strong Lady
Remember the Women’s Cycling Time Trial passes and more
National Youth Orchestra of Scotland George Square between 08:45–11:45 and the Men’s
Cycling Time Trial passes between 12:45–15:15. Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
Orbital
Sat 11 Aug Sun 12 Aug Festival 2018
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Celtic Connections
Carnival Procession
17:00
Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail will open the evening’s
entertainment and mark their final performance of a
two week summer tour especially for Festival 2018.
Siobhan Miller Band is a multi-award-winning
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traditional singer and exceptional talent.
Appearing as a winning combination, Galician
trio Tanxugueiras comprise of three powerful
SUMS voices accompanied by tambourine, creating an
overwhelming presence on stage.
Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson Band push the
New European Music boundaries of what their instruments can achieve and
curated by Mogwai’s Barry Burns make music that matches roller-coaster thrills with
B heart-melting lyricism.
19:00 Shooglenifty have promoted Scottish music all
George Square will host three musical acts with over the world for more than 25 years and will
links to both Glasgow and Berlin. The event aims to perform with their fusion of traditional melodies with
celebrate the importance of European relationships contemporary beats and basslines.
and the potential creative possibilities. The event is Hailed as one of the most vital standard-bearers
curated by Glasgow's Barry Burns (Mogwai). of modern African music, Malian singer and guitarist
SUMS is Barry Burns, celebrated electronic Berlin Fatoumata Diawara takes her artistry to fresh and
based producer Kangding Ray and drum wizard thrilling heights by being boldly experimental yet
Merlin Ettore. respectful of her roots. Those Fatoumata Diawara has
Stockholm born and Berlin-based DIY phenomenon worked with include some of the biggest names in
Molly Nilsson has written, produced and released contemporary music.
5 LPs + 1 EP, most recently on Glasgow’s Night
School Records.
Konx Om Pax ‑ For Glasgow's Tom Scholefield, Plus: performances throughout the day from
the language of design and music production crosses Nevis Ensemble, Mischief La Bas & the Tron Sat 4 Aug, 12:00
over. As a producer, he has released two LPs on Community Choir Join us for an extra special Festival 2018 Carnival Departs George Square, through Merchant City
Planet Mu. Tom now resides in Berlin. Procession and watch the streets of Glasgow come Festival and then along High Street and Saltmarket to
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. alive with local and international performers and GO LIVE! at the Green.
community groups.
SAY Awards Long List Special Remember the Men’s Cycling Road Race passes A vibrant feast of music, dance and street Are you looking for something fun to do on Thursday
George Square 16 times between 10:30–16:30. performance, the colourful celebration and hundreds 2 and Friday 3 August? Would you like to help create
16:30 of revellers will make its way through the city streets artwork that can be waved or displayed along the
A rundown of the 20 albums which form the longlist taking in the Festival 2018 sites and finishing at GO Merchant City route as the wonderful Festival 2018
of the coveted Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) LIVE! at the Green. Carnival Procession passes on Saturday 4 August?
Award. Featuring a special performance from The procession will be the culmination of months of If so, come along to drop-in workshops between
Free Love (formerly Happy Meals). work developed with community groups, schools and 12:00–16:00 at Merchant Square.
artists from the four corners of Glasgow and beyond
who have been exploring and celebrating our Free and open to all on both days.
Plus: music throughout the day from Berrie Big Band, Shared Differences.
Esperanza, JR Green, Beth Malcolm & Jumpers This year we also celebrate our European Produced by Bridgeman Arts.
for Goalposts Championships connection with Berlin, with a special Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
exchange with artists working on the city’s Karneval
Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. der Kulturen.
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Fatoumata Diawara
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The centrepiece of Glasgow’s summer
events calendar is back for 2018 presenting
the best in Scottish and international arts
and entertainment, showcasing the unique
cultural and creative hub that is Glasgow’s
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Merchant City.
Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
Markets Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
4–5 Aug, 9–12 Aug 4–5 Aug, 11:00–16:00
Times and locations vary–check website for details Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair brings together over
Explore eclectic markets offering a range of amazing 40 traders from around the UK to create a wonderful
crafts, gifts, and foods from around the globe. Look out vintage marketplace packed with items from the 1940s
for our Local Larder food trucks and Scottish Market, onwards. Expect fashion, accessories, jewellery and a
showcasing the best in Scottish produce. splash of homeware. Be unique, spend less, buy vintage!
The Merchant Square Craft Market takes to the
streets on both weekends with unique handmade gift Old Fruitmarket
ideas with something for everyone.
Candleriggs Square
Makers’ Space
4–5 Aug & 9–12 Aug, 10:00–22:00
4–5 Aug, 12:00–18:00 Bring the family and soak up the festival atmosphere
A celebration of making led by some of Glasgow’s at Candleriggs Square. Your one-stop-shop
finest designers. for delicious Scottish street food with a fully licensed
Glasgow is home to a vibrant community of bar, live music and DJs.
designer/makers and we want to shout about it!
Come along and meet them, get involved, get behind
the scenes access and if you fancy it get hands-on
designing and making!
Merchant Square
Merchant City Festival is supported by
Merchant Square, Clydebuilt and Fraser Suites.
Makers’ Space
The Encontro Street Band
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4–5 Aug
Glasgow Through The Decades:
A Photography Walking Tour
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Street Level Photoworks
4 Aug, 11:00–13:00, Free but ticketed
A walking tour of the hidden past and present of
the inner east of Glasgow as depicted by leading
documentary photographers.
Starting off with a guided tour of Steven Berkoff’s
Gorbals 1966 exhibition at Street Level, it will take
in places featured in images over the decades by
Thomas Annan, Oscar Marzaroli, David Peat, Hugh
Hood, Allan Bovill and Chris Leslie.
Credit: Steven Berkoff
Street Level Photoworks, Trongate 103, G1 1HD
Run Lola Run Encontro Festival Opening Party The Encontro Street Band Festival
ISO
3 Aug, 20:00–24:00, £12/8 4–5 Aug, various times
4 Aug, 19:00, £6 The Encontro Street Band Festival gets underway Now in its second year, The Encontro Street Band
Set in Berlin the frenetic thriller Run Lola Run is in fittingly flamboyant style, with a spectacular Festival is a spectacular weekend-long celebration of
showing at the ISO studios in the heart of the programme of carnival bands, including Reel Brass street band music.
Merchant City. (Edinburgh) - a street-brass ceilidh experience like Bringing 25 UK and international bands to the
no other - and the inimitable Rhythms of the City streets of Glasgow, the festival boasts a packed
65 Virginia Street, G1 1TS (London)–who take Samba percussion, vocals & programme–including two days of captivating pop-up
guitars to another level entirely! outdoor performances in and around the Merchant City.
Featuring all flavours of street drumming, carnival
Sharmanka’s St Mungo Walk The Old Fruitmarket brass, marching band, New Orleans jazz, Afro-Brazilian
percussion and straight up samba. Add extravagant
4 Aug, 16:30–18:30 costumes, awesome dancers, artistic collaborations
Free but ticketed Encontro Festival Club and massed youth bands and the festival brings the
A unique musical storytelling walk for all ages spirit of hot dusty streets at carnival time right into
bringing to life Sharmanka’s Russian beginnings and 4 Aug, 22:00–02:00 the heart of Glasgow!
its presence as part of Glasgow’s rich and diverse £6/8 on the door, Age 18+
culture, interwoven with the city’s St. Mungo legend. After‑hours party for performers and public alike! 4–5 Aug, 12:00–18:00
The walk will culminate at Sharmanka Kinetic Cocktails, carnival DJs and assorted festival bands! Free pop up programme across the Merchant City.
Theatre where multilingual performances
accompanied by Eduard Bersudsky’s marvellous Classic Grand, G1 4QD Supported by Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.
mechanical sculptures will celebrate Glasgow’s
present, past, and its welcoming openness to the Various locations
world beyond the city.
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Anti-Apathy Ambassadors A Selection of Short Films
Loop Theatre GMAC Film & Scottish Documentary Institute
4–5 Aug, 13:00 & 16:00 9 Aug, 18:00
The Anti-Antipathy Ambassadors have landed from As a homage to the European Championships you
another planet! Down in the dumps after a bout of are invited to join us for a GMAC Film and Scottish
Apathermia, things changed when they found a disc Documentary Institute free public screening
featuring some disco sounds sent from afar. Heeding presenting a programme of rolling sports themed
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the disco/jazzercise call from across the galaxy short films.
they’ve been hurtling through space since 1979
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Walkabout Greyfriars Garden Open Day
9–12 Aug, 12:00–16:00
Happy Birthday Mr. Mackintosh Located in the Medieval City on a site adjacent to the
Mischief La Bas former Franciscan Friary, step into this magical space,
D-Construction delight at the variety of vegetables and flowers
4–5 Aug, 12:00 & 15:00 grown by local gardeners and lose yourself in the
Glasgow‑based street theatre company Mischief La wildflower meadow.
D-Construction Bas bring Charles Rennie Mackintosh back to life in Haiku poems will be displayed throughout the garden,
Compagnie Dyptik this, the year of his 150th birthday. why not create your own? Other activities include a
The great man will be visiting his home city Garden Discovery Quiz and Mindfulness colouring in.
4–5 Aug, 14:00 & 18:00 with his wife Margaret Macdonald and some other
An ultra-energetic hip-hop dance performance from France with a close associates. Shuttle Street, G1 1QB
powerful beat and an oriental twist.
Six dancers experience the liberation of the mind through movement. Walkabout
Merging into a group, they create a stronger entity; breaking apart, they
assert their uniqueness.
A metal scaffolding stands in the middle of the space and the dancers Barrowland Ballads:
interact with it. It cages, protects and frees them at the very same time. Backstage at the Ballroom
D-Construction connects, inspires and destroys to create something new.
7–8 Aug, 17:00 & 19:30
Brunswick Street South Free but ticketed
Join the artists of Recollective for an exclusive behind-
the-scenes tour of the world-famous Barrowland
Get Snapping! Ballroom. Stand in the same spot as your favourite
Merchant City & Trongate Community Council acts, hang out in the backstage lounge, and keep an
eye out for the alleged ghost.
4–5 Aug, 9–12 Aug, 12:00–18:00 Did you dance there as a youngster? Do you
Bring along your favourite Glasgow 2018‑or Festival 2018‑related photo remember your first gig? Recollective would like to
to us on a digital camera, phone or tablet. We’ll print it on the spot, free hear about it over refreshments in the backstage
of charge, and put it on display. All submitted photos will be judged on 12 lounge. Each participant will receive a special souvenir
August and prizes sent to the winners. of their visit.
Bazaar Bar, City Halls The Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate, G4 0TT
Happy Birthday Mr. Mackintosh
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9–12 Aug POP-UP Duets (fragments of love) Brunswick Stage
Janis Claxton Dance
9 Aug, 17:00–22:00
9–10 Aug, 14:30 & 17:00 10–12 Aug, 11:00–22:00
Award-winning choreographer Janis Claxton Live music and emerging talent including Electronic
and composer Pippa Murphy join forces with a Glasgow’s takeover on Saturday 11 August,
team of world-class dancers for a series of short featuring sets from the best of Glasgow’s
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performances in public spaces. Based around love, electronic music scene.
duets will ‘pop-up’ at Merchant City Festival this
August delighting its 'accidental audience’. Brunswick Street
Supported by Creative Scotland.
Family Afternoon Fun
Urban Astronaut Walkabout Merchant City Festival &
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
When we cried confetti 9–10 Aug, 12:00–16:00
The Kit Kat Club Cabaret Urban Astronaut MAN || CO MCF teams up with Edinburgh International Children’s
Highly Sprung Performance Festival to present performances and hands-on arts
9–12 Aug, 19:30 & 22:00, Age 18+ 15:00 Hutchinson St at Wilson St (9 & 10 Aug) activities. Two afternoons of free events and activities
9 & 12 Aug, £12/£10, 10 & 11 Aug, £15/£10 9–10 Aug, 13:00 & 16:00 19:15 Merchant Square (9 Aug) for all the family including performances, live music,
Think Moulin Rouge meets Cabaret. An immersive, Urban Astronaut provides a glimpse of a future that 21:15 Merchant Square (10 Aug) and interactive fun. No need to book, just come along
exciting atmosphere where anything can happen. might be, where the problem of air pollution has A dance performance about the fear of being to Merchant Square and join in.
Hosted by the effervescent force of nature that is reached crisis point. Is there any way back? forgotten, the fun we’re obliged to have and the
Billy Kirkwood, the Kit Kat will bring the best in local Combining stunning design and a unique flying awkwardness we should try to conceal at parties. Merchant Square
and international comedy, magic, burlesque and some machine with simple storytelling and a moving dance MAN || CO, a young Amsterdam-based collective
very special surprises! performance, Urban Astronaut searches for a solution create theatrical dance performances using a fresh
With a different bill every night, you can see the to the looming environmental disaster. and dynamic movement style. The Sedate
fabulous Susie McCabe, the surreal Nick Revell and Stasis
downright funny Raymond Mearns to name a few. Walkabout and Brunswick Street South
After the late show, join us to dance your way into Dance Stage @ MCF 10 Aug, 20:45
the wee small hours. It’s the best party in town. Witness the hypnotic distortions from female
Baba Yaga’s House 9 Aug, 17:00–20:00 quartet, Stasis. They carried their dancing shoes in
Blackfriars, G1 1LG Dizzy O’Dare 10 Aug, 17:00–22:00 their handbags and caught each other on the floor.
MCF continues its commitment to develop dance in They took pleasure in style, disruption, and fantasy.
Book tickets at glasgow2018.com/festival 9–10 Aug, 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 non-traditional places and spaces. Merchant Square They didn’t know how to stop so they reckoned they
Are you brave enough to find Baga Yaga’s House? becomes a focus for showcasing exciting work from might as well keep going.
She’s a fearsome character from Russian folklore, Scottish and international companies, including Blown out basslines, pure expression and messing
flying across the landscape in her giant mortar using Scottish Ballet, Y Dance, Paragon, Project X and MAN with the status quo. Featuring electronic mix by artist
the pestle for a rudder, while her ramshackle house || CO from the Netherlands. Ailie Ormston.
roams the land on chicken legs. She might tell your You can also see the best of the Glasgow Mela
fortune in exchange for a day of your life…then again… performances here including the stunning Lok Brunswick Street South
she might just eat you. Chhanda company from India. Look out for other
dance events throughout the festival.
Walkabout
Merchant Square
Dizzy O'Dare: Baba Yaga's House
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Konx-Om-Pax Exhibition Music Moments Festival Dance Along Trolls
ISO B Glasgow Music Studios Stage
FF 11 Aug, 11:00 & 14:00, BSL Signed
10 Aug, 18:00–21:00 11–12 Aug, 12:00–20:00 Individual £6, Family of four £18, Under 2s free
11 & 12 Aug, 12:00–18:00 An exciting weekend of music run by young people Join Dance HQ for a family-friendly screening of Trolls
ISO are pleased to welcome Konx-Om-Pax, Berlin- who have been working towards this event with that will have you dancing in the aisles‑literally! Learn
based audio-visual artist Tom Scholefield, for an workshops and training at Glasgow Music Studios all of the key dance moves before the movie begins
exhibition of film and graphic artwork. Tom takes throughout 2018. Local bands from folk, ceilidh, rock then show them off in our ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ soul
classic ’80s sci-fi and modernist cues to create a vivid and blues. McLaren’s Piano Bar will soothe your soul train finale. Poppy & Branch will be dancing with you
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aesthetic that has shaped the looks of musicians with wonderful piano, from jazz to classical while every step of the way.
including Hudson Mohawke, Oneohtrix Point Never you enjoy a glass of something delicious and some
and Kuedo. great food – a truly eclectic couple of days. PLUS SOLD OUT
performances from Carla J. Easton and psychedelic
65 Virginia Street, G1 1TS sounds from Medicine Men. Old Fruitmarket
Glasgow Music Studios Stage, Osborne Street
Hip Replacement Big Top Circus Mask Making
Glasgow Print Studio
10 Aug, 19:30–00:00 Belhaven Stage at the Tron
£10, Age 18+ 11 Aug, 12:00–16:00, Age 5+
Too old to go out clubbing but too young to go to bed? 11 Aug, 12:00–22:00 & 12 Aug, 12:00–20:00 Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Soundcycle We’ve got this, the club where middle age and cutting Soak up the sounds of the Seven Song Club this circus, come along and participate in this fun drop-in
edge collide. summer as Fox Star Records programme the Tron’s mask-making workshop.
Since 2010 Hip Replacement has been filling the outdoor stage.
disco void, running a monthly club where those in the With their finger on the pulse of Glasgow’s new Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, G1 1HD
know can dance themselves dizzy. music scene, enjoy a truly acoustic affair on the
One of the sell-out hits of the Merchant City Trongate, with the coolest of cool summer vibes.
Festival 2017, earning the nickname The Big One, we Provand’s Lordship Family Fun Day
Soundcycle are delighted to return in 2018 with The Big One Two. Chisholm Street
Children’s Classic Concerts A night where you are absolutely guaranteed disco 11 Aug, 12:00–16:00
FF fun on a grand scale. Strictly for the middle edge! Spend the afternoon exploring the history of
10 Aug, 12:00 & 14:30, £8/£5 Glasgow’s oldest house and discover how it, and the
Children’s Classic Concerts’ Essential Orchestra Old Fruitmarket Virginia Street Glastival Festival local area, has changed over the centuries. The stories
and presenter Owen Gunnell are stepping up to the Tent and Stage With G1 of previous inhabitants will be brought to life through
podium for a celebration of top tunes, sporting fun music and promenade theatre performances. Get
and medal-winning performances. Hear Our Voice 11–12 Aug, 12:00–21:00 in character with an array of dressing-up costumes
Cheer on sections of the orchestra as they go for Scottish-Asian Creative The Glastival Festival Tent makes its first appearance before designing your own family crest.
gold in a musical relay race, experience a synchronised Artists Network FF at Merchant City Festival. Expect DJ sets featuring Learn how the garden has been used for food and
swimming routine that’s a stroke of genius and show tracks from all the biggest artists from this summer’s medicine, and while you’re there meet a carthorse or
off your freestyle moves in a game of musical statues Check website for performance details music festivals, an outdoor dancefloor, pop-up bars hold an owl!
– a CCC concert isn’t just a spectator sport! A new ensemble of Scottish-Asian musicians will and food stalls.
And you won’t want to miss the highlight - the come together to create a new piece of music Meanwhile on the stage it’s cabaret all day long with Castle Street, G4 0RB
premiere of Soundcycle, a piece for bicycle and exploring a theme of acceptance. They will draw acts including CJ Banks, Bella Houston and Mr. Paul
orchestra, by Tom Harrold, performed by world ‑ on creative writing, sound art and visual art Puppet providing comedy, magic, music and lots more.
champion percussionist, Colin Currie. output created through workshops held in East
Dunbartonshire, where young people explored their Virginia Street
City Halls own stories of seeking acceptance. The music will be
showcased alongside footage of the workshops.
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The sculptural quality of hairdressing becomes
theatre in Osadia’s barber’s chairs. In this show an
audience member becomes the central performer,
11–12 Aug
transformed on stage, as styling becomes the
showpiece. Osadia create original and provocative
exhibitions of sophisticated make-up and hair art,
Surge descends on the
Osadia set to fantastic music mixes. Merchant City with a
Merchant Square
line up of superbly
Hidden Footprints singular acts.
A Moment’s Peace Theatre Company
Lids Open Day at City Halls
11 Aug, 12:00, 14:30 & 16:30 Glasgow Piano City
12 Aug, 12:00 & 14:30, £6/3
Join us for a promenade performance through 12 Aug, 11:00–18:00
the Merchant City inspired by the historical and Fancy the opportunity to play two beautiful Steinway Beautiful Bones
contemporary voices of women in our city. concert grand pianos on stage in the Grand Hall and
Combining historical fact with personal reflections, the Recital Room? Why not bring your friends and
we follow in the footsteps of the women who went family along to listen. Book your slot online. Beautiful Bones Born
before us. All ages and abilities welcome. Gaun Yersel! Love Music Productions and Surge Ramblers Teatro
Featuring Metropolitan Brass Band
Departs from City Halls. City Halls 12:30 & 15:00
15:00 A poetic performance transports the audience to a
Supported by Glasgow Life & Glasgow City Council. Beautiful Bones honours human passing with pre-Hispanic Mayan world, where people are born
irreverence and black humour ‑ greeting death as a from corn and jaguar gods roam the ancient lands
Merchant City Festival‑ friend to be made welcome. When the Four Horsemen of Yucatan.
Ceilidh and Family Ceilidh Family Workshops of the Apocalypse attempt to spread doom, a massed Through movement, masks, marionettes and
Project Ability trombone orchestra and a street party, the likes music, Ramblers Teatro create dreamlike imagery
11–12 Aug, 17:00–18:30 (Family Ceilidh) of which have never been seen on the streets of to explore Mayan origins and folklore.
11–12 Aug, 20:00 –21:30 12 Aug, 11:00–13:00 & 14:00–16:00, Age 5+ Glasgow, will confront them. The tale follows K’iin, son of the goddess Ixchel,
Limber up for 2 nights of Celtic Connections Ceilidhs. Children and families are invited to join Project Ability whose life journey takes him through jungles,
Take your partner by the hand and spin across the for a drop-in art workshop in the T103 foyer inspired Walkabout and Brunswick St South pueblos and cenotes to realise his destiny and
floor to your favourite tunes. by the Glasgow 2018 UEC Road Cycling European protect his homeland.
Hop, twirl, leap and jump at our Family Ceilidh Championships.
led by musicians from the award-winning Celtic Big Rory and Ochie the Dog orn was developed with Surge as part of the Street
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the Celine Donoghue Band.
13:30 & 16:00 Hutcheson St North
Merchant Square Merchant City Festival Big Rory and Ochie the Dog are no ordinary street
Tea Dance 2018 theatre act. A giant Scotsman and his endearing
giant dog explode onto Surge Festival. Enormous in Bug n’ Buzz
SLAM 88 12 Aug, 14:00–17:00, £15/13 + Booking Fee size and character, people (and dogs) fall in love with Concordance
That Swing Sensation - the band that got Glasgow Ochie and can’t help cuddling the huge pup, who is
11 Aug, 22:00–03:00, £20/18/15 + Booking Fee dancing into The Guinness Book of World Records - full of surprises. 14:30 & 17:00
A special celebration of 30 years of Acid House with return to the Old Fruitmarket with more than enough (12:30 & 16:30 inside, if wet)
the scene’s originator, Chicago’s DJ Pierre & Glasgow quicksteps, foxtrots, waltzes, and maybe even a wee Walkabout Bug n’ Buzz make up new rules, break all the codes
protagonists Slam. slosh or two, to satisfy first-timers and veterans alike. and embrace the unexpected. Their ability to turn
Includes strobe lighting and sub-bass. Ticket includes tea, coffee & cake. everything into an instrument and perform the most
unique dance wraps you in a sensitive collective
Old Fruitmarket Old Fruitmarket experience, distorting space and time.
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most demonic, obnoxious, mischievous baby is having Ah! The 90s! The Union Jacked-up days of Cool
a day out and he smells trouble brewing. Britannia! A time when Britpop - not Brexit - was the
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Merchant City. the mono-browed laddish embodiment of sticky
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Craft and gift markets
Baby change facilities
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Accessible toilet
Food and drink
Cycle parking
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9–12 Aug exploring food and nourishment
as one of the uniting forces in
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life. Regardless of how old we
are or where we are from, the
universal truth is that everyone
needs to eat!
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The Civic Canteen tent will host a series of special
workshops and events, all of which have the shared
goal of using delicious food as a vehicle to promote
cultural exchange. Different workshops take place
each day and all events are free to attend, so
come along, join the discussion, challenge your
preconceptions, and leave knowing how to make
delicious food from all corners of the globe!
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Civic Canteen is proudly supported by Fáilte Foods. Soul Food Sisters
Tontine Lane While Having Soup
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Tomorrow’s Kitchen
Küche
2–12 Aug 9-12 Aug, 12:00–15:00
While Having Soup is a free 'three course dialogue'.
9-12 Aug, 17:00–18:00
Küche is a social start-up that involves people and
Artists and local volunteers play the role of Maître communities in creating a programme of one-off
Hidden within plain sight in the heart of the d’ at this special restaurant, welcoming the public to
savour a thought-provoking, confidential conversation
food-led events and community dinners.
Tomorrow’s Kitchen is both a celebration of
Merchant City, a unique and normally secret with a stranger over a bowl of soup. traditional Scottish dishes and an exploration of how
space opens its gates to host a series of Together they will create their poetic portrait,
which will be recorded and will join thousands of
multicultural Glasgow creates exciting new culinary
fusions. Posing the question, “What might we make in
extraordinary interventions. others from around the world. With a conversation our kitchens in the future?"
menu crafted just for Glasgow, we invite you to
participate in feeding the encounter and adding to the
11:00–late King Putt’s: Putting Holes In Happiness conversation. Perhaps if we talk more, listen better, Soul Food Sisters
Tontine Lane will be transformed into an animated Rob Kennedy then necessary change can happen.
environment, offering the very best in Scottish street FF 9-12 Aug, 15:30–16:30
food and pop-up dining, alongside art installations 11:00–21:00 TSA, When Art Takes Action is supported by
A Soul Food Sisters is a vibrant female-led social
and cinematic projection. Music and performance A free, public, crazy golf course, designed in Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec. enterprise who believe in improving skills and self-
will enhance this singularly urban environment, with collaboration with a number of local artists and esteem through cooking.
Turner Prize winner Douglas Gordon’s iconic ‘Empire’ community groups across Glasgow, and constructed They use food as a force for nourishment, for better
sign just one of the neon artworks located in Tontine from the city’s recycled rubbish. Seasonal Food with Gary Maclean understanding, respect and inclusion.
Lane to be re-illuminated during the event. Confronting issues of access, exclusion, value Join their free, fast-paced workshops and learn how
and commodity the golf course is best understood 9-12 Aug, 18:30–19:30 to make Bavarian Semmelknoedel bread dumplings,
through social, sporting and competitive use, Join Gary Maclean’s celebration of national produce Spanish Churros and Flores Frittas, Polish Pierogi, and
provoking questions about how the competition, and learn how to make the most of locally sourced, Injera pancakes from Eritrea.
collaboration and sociability of playing games can help healthy and affordable food.
us to understand and think about the consequences
of our actions on the wider world. See glasgow2018.com/festival for full programme and to book your free tickets.You can also read
