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Welcome to the Glasgow City of Music website

 

Europe's Secret Capital of Music - Time Magazine

Glasgow is a vibrant city with a legendary music scene that stretches across the whole spectrum from contemporary and classical to Celtic and Country. Its venues are equally varied and the city hosts an average 130 music events each week more than any other Scottish city.

In August 2008 Glasgow was named a UNESCO City of Music and is the second Scottish city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

The Creative Cities Network connects cities who want to share experiences, ideas and best practices aiming at cultural, social and economic development. For more information please visit: www.unesco.org


Aims

- promote excellence in all sorts of music from rock to opera;

- to stimulate interest in musical education;

- to improve access to music for all ages and social and ethnic backgrounds;

- to take part in the global network of UNESCO Creative Cities.

 

 

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what's on highlights

Event Date More info
The Acoustic Affair presents Arlo Guthrie 18/08/2010 Details>>
"The Seedboat" featuring Maggie MacInnes and Colum Sands 19/08/2010 Details>>
Live at the Star - RACHEL HARRINGTON WITH ROD CLEMENTS 19/08/2010 Details>>
Live & Unsigned Auditions 21/08/2010 Details>>
Joint Showcase Concert featuring the West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra & Concert Band 24/08/2010 Details>>
Glasgow was named UNESCO City of Music by the UN cultural body in August 2008. Glasgow UNESCO City of Music is registered in Scotland No SC353890 with its registered office at 20 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5ES. Glasgow UNESCO City of Music is a company limited by guarantee and is registered as a charity (No SC040222) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.