THE full programme has been announced for Govan Music Festival ahead of its third annual edition.
The community-led event is focused on celebrating Govan in all its diversity and will take places in venues across the area from Wednesday, March 13 until Saturday, March 16.
The festival was launched in March 2022 by Govan's regeneration orchestra The Glasgow Barons which was set up by conductor Paul MacAlindin to bring diverse communities together and revitalise the neighbourhood through music.
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It features a diverse programme spanning folk, fusion, classical and hip-hop which earned it a place in the finals of VisitScotland Thistle Awards in the Outstanding Event or Festival category and concerts cost between £1 and £5.
Paul MacAlindin, artistic director of The Glasgow Barons and Govan Music Festival, said: "Govan Music Festival is all about bringing diverse people together and helping everyone live better through music.
"Govan is eclectic, energising, edgy and gallus – our festival reflects this personality.
"Our programme has been built from the streets of Govan up – we have a deep connection with local musicians, venues and audiences, and the music and dance we’re sharing six events over four days encapsulates the cultural diversity and potential of our home, emerging from our ongoing regeneration work in the area.
"This event is about bigging up Govan. We want people across Glasgow to come out as we move into Spring and explore and support this fantastic menu of music on their doorstep.
"We also hope to welcome newcomers to reimagine this historic district and hope the low ticket prices will make this festival accessible to all.
"There’s a real sense at the moment of Govan’s ability to thrive and with an important new connection to the rest of the city now opening imminently, we know this is the time to take advantage of the excitement around our corner of Glasgow and help amplify the sense of pride in the area."
The festival's programme will open with a free School Choirs Concert at Govan's Fairfield Club as all seven of Govan's school choirs come together to celebrate music from around the world.
You can view the full programme and purchase tickets at www.glasgowbarons.com.
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