Five from the Festival... Music and Song
Take your seat in the Scottish Parliament's Debating Chamber, as politics and the arts come together at the first Festival of Politics.
We've selected five events that bring music to the heart of Scotland's political life.
Book tickets and find out what else is on.
Crossing Boundaries
2pm, Thursday 25 August.
This workshop with the Rajit Band, featuring founder member of the Bhundu Boys, Rise Kagona, with Gica Loening and Anothai Nithibhon, will draw on music and stories from Africa, Asia and Scotland to raise the issue of where it is we call home.
Free, tickets at the Parliament on the day.
Singing For Freedom
11.30am, Friday 26 August.
The song of the people has been a powerful force in South Africa. Music has the power to protest, to encourage and to proclaim a vision for a better world. This workshop, led by Mairi Munro of the Iona Community, is an opportunity to learn and sing together some songs from the apartheid and post-apartheid era. No musical expertise necessary. Tickets are free at the Parliament on the day.
Political Song: Brian McNeill In Performance
5pm, Thursday 25 August.
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Founder member of the Battlefield Band, Head of Scottish Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and widely acknowledged as one of Scotland's great songwriters, composers and performers, Brian McNeill performs politically-inspired songs. More on the event. Tickets £5/£3. Win tickets |
Them and Us: Scottish Political Song
11.30am, Thursday 25 August.
A workshop exploring Scotland's radical song tradition and its continuing relevance. In association with Glasgow Caledonian University's Centre for Political Song and featuring musician Alistair Hulett. Free, tickets at the Parliament on the day only.
People And The Land - The Global Connection
2pm, Friday 26 August.
Grassroots are a performing arts organisation from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, who use dance, drama and music to empower local communities. As part of their UK tour, Grassroots will lead this session with a performance. Join Grassroots, and Andy Wightman, leading commentator and writer on land issues in Scotland, in the discussion after the play. Free, tickets available on the day.
See also:
Five from the Festival - Historical Events
Five from the Festival - Debates |