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Celtic Connections is Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival. 16 January – 2 February 2025 #CCFest25
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We’ve been overwhelmed by all of your kind comments about
#ccfest2021
. It’s been a learning curve for us all, but we’re so happy we could bring the music to your homes.
Thank you to the musicians, crew, tutors, funders and audiences who made this possible.
Until next year! 🎶
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Bothy Culture & Beyond. Thank you everyone, what a night!
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We warmly welcome today’s confirmation that live indoor performances can proceed without capacity limits in Scotland from Mon 24 Jan. To find out more about our live performances from 24 Jan and digital passes which go on sale Fri 21 Jan visit
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Have you listened to the new track from
@Avi_Kaplan
yet?
Catch him at
#ccfest2020
on Sun Jan 26:
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We can't wait to start off
#ccfest2021
in style! 🎉🍻
Our Opening Celebration Concert starts at 7.30pm and you've still got time to buy your tickets.
Book just the show -
Or book a festival pass -
📸
@gaelleberi
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We've just announced the line-up for
#ccfest2021
!
Book your early bird
#festival
pass now to experience all 19 days of exclusive online performances from Europe’s premier celebration of
#folk
and
#roots
music for just £30.
Find out more -
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Did you see STORM make her way through the city centre this morning? She really made an impression!
@VisionMechanics
#YCW2020
#ccfest2020
#storm2020
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The impact of the Omicron variant spells a very difficult time for everyone, we want to let our audiences know we are working extremely hard to bring audiences a Celtic Connections experience in 2022 in the safest possible way. More info
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Did you catch the spectacular Shetland Vikings marching the streets of Glasgow yesterday? 🔥
The march marked the beginning of two specially-commissioned Shetland 550 shows, Norn Voices and A Peerie Foy.
📸
@gaelleberi
@PromoteShetland
@VisitScotNews
#ccfest2022
#YS2022
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Congratulations to Eryn Rae, winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022 🏆
🎉👏🏆 Congratulations to the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2022 - Eryn Rae!
🎵 📺 Catch Eryn’s winning performance and all the finalists on
@BBCiPlayer
&
@BBCSounds
🎧📻
@BBCRadioScot
@bbcalba
@MGALBA
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Tonight is the night 🎉
Our Opening Night, ‘Neath the Gloamin’ Star, kickstarts the 29th Celtic Connections festival.
For those who can’t join us tonight, our 2022 Digital Festival Pass goes on sale tomorrow at 3pm, with the first show available to view from January 26th.
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The line-up for
@TransatSessions
has been announced!
Filmed in
#Glasgow
and
#Nashville
, connecting musicians including
@JerryDouglas
, Aly Bain,
@juliefowlis
,
@KrisDrever
,
@mollytuttle
,
@alisononbanjo
, and many more.
See the full line up and book now -
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Tonight at 7.30pm (GMT), join us for 'Come Away In' with
@IAMKP
,
@eddireader
,
@rabnoakes
,
@Siobhan_Miller
&
@findlaynapier
.
Book just the show:
Or book a festival pass:
Available worldwide 🌍
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Koady Chaisson from The East Pointers. Koady was a bright light in the Canadian music scene and was well-loved here in Scotland. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, loved ones & everyone who knew him.
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We really don’t want to say goodbye so we’re delaying tonight’s Farewell Concert by 15 minutes so we can hold on to you for a little bit longer… (AKA we’re having some technical difficulties). We’ll be with you at 7:45pm!
#ccfest2021
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And here is STORM! Created by
@VisionMechanics
to celebrate
#YCW2020
, Storm will open our Coastal Connections Day this Saturday. She will wake up at the Clyde and make her way through the city to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - route map to be published later today.
#ccfest2020
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Festival Update, 6th January.
More info:
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Watch video: Bothy Culture & Beyond at
@TheSSEHydro
on Sat 27 Jan.
@cuillinmusic
@danny_macaskill
@AliClarkson01
@NiteworksBand
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As well as 19 days of exclusive performances, we also have some excellent workshops hosted by our partners
@Glasgowfiddle
and
@BlazinFiddles
. 🪕🎻🪗
Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, there's something for everyone!
More info here -
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Huge congratulations to Michael Biggins - the first ever pianist to win the award! 🎉🎶🎹
#YoungTrad2021
Congratulations to Michael Biggins on winning our Young Traditional Musician of the Year for 2021
📻
#YoungTrad2021
is streaming now -
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The Celtic Connections 2022 Online Festival Pass is now available to buy! 🎟
Purchase your ticket and find out more here:
#ccfest2022
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We thought we’d end the night with just a few musicians on stage...
#ccfest19
#OpeningConcert
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Our Celtic Connections 2024 festival programme is now live! Head over to our website to check out what we've got planned and pick your shows ahead of tickets on sale on Wednesday morning at 10am.
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What a night! The GRIT Orchestra blew open the festival with their unstoppable force as they showcased brand new music from six of their members.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for such a special performance!
📸 Gaelle Beri
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Save the date! We're announcing the
#ccfest2022
line-up tomorrow at 7pm.🎉🎶
Become a Celtic Rover for a range of exclusive benefits including access to priority booking.
Find out more➡️:
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Tonight at 7.30pm GMT!
@TransatSessions
with
@JerryDouglas
, Aly Bain,
@juliefowlis
,
@KrisDrever
,
@mollytuttle
,
@alisononbanjo
& many more.
Book the show:
Or book a festival pass:
Available worldwide 🌍 & to watch again for 7 days
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What an incredible response we’ve had to our programme launch so far. We still have more shows to announce in the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye on our socials, website and emails for all the details!
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Each year we strive to be a carbon neutral festival so are delighted to be working with
@scottish_water
to provide artists with reusable water flasks for use on and off stage.
#ccfest19
#yourwateryourlife
#scottishwater
#greenfestival
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That's a wrap on
#ccfest2022
live shows! Last night's final shows were spectacular. What a phenomenal two weeks it has been! 🙌🥳
Thank you for supporting
#ccfest2022
. See you in 2023 👋
#ccfest2023
📸
@gaelleberi
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Come and see the Shetland Vikings lighting up the streets of Glasgow tonight with a celebratory torch-lit march! 🔥
Here's where you can spot them between 6pm - 7pm:
Albion Street ➡️ George Street ➡️ George Square ➡️ West Nile Street ➡️ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall steps
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Tonight at 7pm (GMT) it's 'Home on the Sea', sponsored by
@CalMacFerries
Feat
@peatanddiesel
,
@gillianframe_
,
@findlaynapier
,
@inneswatsomusic
,
@LoudenMackay
& more!
Book the show:
Or book a festival pass:
Available worldwide 🌍
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For everyone who has already purchased a pass or the show, you'll be notified at 7.30pm when the content is released 🙌
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Today is
@Bandcamp
Friday, and as we weren't able to have a merch and CD store this year, we've put together a list of artist websites & Bandcamp pages to allow you to purchase any music you particularly enjoyed from
#ccfest2021
Shop the festival here:
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Bothy Culture & Beyond ft GRIT Orchestra & guests with special appearance by
@danny_macaskill
. On sale Thursday 10am!
@cuillinmusic
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Yesterday’s gathering to celebrate the life of Sue Wilson was a fitting tribute to a special person. Sue wrote brilliant copy for Celtic Connections for over 20yrs. We will miss her joyous spirit, passionate love of folk music, and warm presence day and night at the festival.
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Scotland’s finest fiddlers including Duncan Chisholm, Aidan O’Rourke, Chris Stout, Megan Henderson, Sarah Jane Summers, Charlie McKerron, Eilidh Shaw and Laura Wilkie will perform at 'Bothy Culture & Beyond' - more info:
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Happy Friday, with a beautiful view!
#COVIDCeilidh
Late night Thursday night becomes
#FastTuneFriday
No filter on this, just a beautiful Highland sunset and 'The Oblique Jig' from the pen of Armagh's own Niall Vallely
Stay safe, stay home ❤️
#LoveScotland
#COVIDCeilidh
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Here's a great 5 star review of Bothy Culture & Beyond from The Times. If you missed the show or like us, would like to see it again, catch it on BBC Two Scotland at 9pm this Saturday.
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We’re so happy to welcome
@_JoseGonzalez_
to this year’s festival!
Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect from tomorrow night's show.
Book the show -
OR book a festival pass -
Available for one week, worldwide 🌍
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As a charity we rely on the kindness of supporters and sponsors to deliver the festival you know and love.
If you are able to, please consider making a donation to support our work, every donation truly does make a difference.
Donate online -
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We absolutely loved filming this performance at
@TheSSEHydro
for our Farewell Concert, with piper Hazel Whyte & dancers Jamiel Laurence and Katie Miller!
Remember, all concerts are available to buy/watch for 7 days after broadcast date.
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It's the final Saturday of
#ccfest2021
and we've got two shows to get you on your feet tonight!
At 7.30pm GMT:
@ElephantSession
- Lockdown Special
Book now -
Available worldwide 🌍 & to watch again for 7 days
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Celtic Connections joins the rest of the UK music industry to show our support for
#LetTheMusicPlay
, a campaign urging the government to save the UK's live music industry.
Show your support, make some noise, and share a photo from the last gig you went using
#LetTheMusicPlay
.
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Delighted to finally say... Tickets for
#ccfest2022
are now on sale!🎉🎶🎻🪕
See what's on and book now➡️
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Congratulations to Charlie Stewart, this year's
@BBCRadioScot
Young Traditional Musician of the year!
#ccfest17
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“You can’t beat being in the same room as someone, playing music with them and that connection”
Thanks so much to
@Channel4News
for coming along today to speak to some of the young musicians performing at the festival.
#ccfest2022
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Join us in supporting Glasgow’s Eurovision bid for 2023! Glasgow loves a good song and as the world’s friendliest city – it’s the perfect choice to host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine!
#Eurovision
#PeopleMakeGlasgow
#GlasgowEurovisionBid
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A very well deserved standing ovation for
#GRITorchestra
tonight. What an atmosphere. Thank you
@edintfest
❤️
Aye, that was braw! The GRIT Orchestra performed Martyn Bennett’s ‘Bothy Culture’ tonight with so much vigour. The energy in the crowd was incredible!
#EdintFest
#LightontheShore
📷
@Ryan__Buchanan
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Delighted to have won Cultural Event of the Year at tonight’s
#thistleawards
. Thank you for your ongoing support & see you at
#ccfest19
🎉🎉
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Huge congratulations to Ali!
We are so happy to announce that the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020 is Alexander (Ali) Levack - ‘it feels like a bit of a dream to be honest’
#YoungTrad
@ccfest
#ccfest2020
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Just two days to go until we kick off
#ccfest2021
with our opening night celebration! 🎉🎶
It's our first time going online, so we've put together some answers to your FAQs, including guides for streaming in case anyone needs a helping hand 🖐️-
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An unforgettable night
@GCHalls
celebrating the remarkable music of John Martyn. Thank you
@therealdannyt
@paulwellerHQ
@lucyrosemusic
, Eddi Reader, Ross Wilson, Rory Butler,
@EricBibb
, John Smith, Katie Spencer & all involved!
#ccfest19
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Tonight at 7.30pm (GMT)! 🎻🎻🎻
@BlazinFiddles
,
@xabier_diaz
,
@gnossmusic
&
@deskye_music
There's still time to get your tickets...
Book the show -
Book a pass -
Available worldwide 🌍
📸
@gaelleberi
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For the final day of
#ccfest2021
, join us for our Farewell Concert at 7.30pm GMT!
We'll be looking back at some of the festival highlights alongside unique and previously unseen footage.
Book now -
Available worldwide 🌍
📸
@gaelleberi
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Delighted to be heading to
@edintfest
this year with
#GRITorchestra
@leventdunord
@juliefowlis
as part of ‘Light on the Shore’. More info announced 2 May -
@cuillinmusic
#edintfest
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Our dementia friendly concerts are a new series to
#ccfest19
- they have been very popular and we are delighted that they have been so well attended.
We had a great time performing as part of the
@LiveMusicNowSCO
series of dementia friendly concerts at
@ccfest
. Thanks to everyone who helped set it up.
#reels
#guitar
#fiddle
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It looks like our website is struggling to keep up with all of your interest in our 2018 programme, please bear with us as we get it sorted!
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Storm is awake!
Heading for Merchant City now, before George Square and then the Concert Hall. Come see her!
#storm2020
#ccfest2020
#ycw2020
#glasgow
@VisionMechanics
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Like so many, we’ve been saddened by the loss of a dear friend in Rab Noakes.
Always front and centre in our collaborations, full of wisdom, kindness and music and always the coolest guy on stage - like this time when the Grit Orchestra performed at Womad.
Rest easy Rab 💔
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🎉 Good news for those who can’t be in Glasgow this year… we'll be screening a 1 hour special of our 30th-anniversary opening concert online!
The event is available to pre-order now and will be available to watch from 24 Jan for 4 days. 🎬
Book now 👇
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We're delighted to announce that we've managed to reschedule
@lwspellsongs
for 28 Jan 2021.
Featuring
@IAMKP
@seckoukeita
@juliefowlis
@KrisDrever
& more!
Original tickets are valid for the rescheduled date, new tickets can be bought here:
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The 2022 Celtic Connections Online Festival goes live tonight at 7.30pm 🎬🎵🎉
Enjoy the festival from the comfort of your own home & tune into 12 hours of exclusive filmed live performances.
🎟 Got your ticket yet? Purchase your pass here:
#ccfest2022
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We've been busy the past couple of months getting
#ccfest2021
ready for you. Here's a wee taste of what we've been up to recently...
Early bird tickets are still available -
📸 Gaelle Beri Photography
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After years of searching, the Martyn Bennett Trust has found the video to Bothy Culture's opening track, Tongues of Kali! Watch the video here: Tix to Bothy Culture & Beyond on 27/Jan are still available from:
@cuillinmusic
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