Ayr music students have taken to the stage at some of Europe’s major music festivals.
Aspiring artists who are learning their trade at the town's University West of Scotland (UWS) campus performed in front of thousands of gig-goers across the continent.
The bands and solo artists have told of the 'surreal' experience after grasping their big moment at festivals in France and Germany.
Christie Oliver and The Monocasters played to a 10,000-strong crowd at La Fête de la Musique in Aix-en-Provence in the South of France.
Meanwhile Karla Rose & The West End Trio and solo act Eve Davidson performed at the well-known Immecke Festival near the German city of Colonge.
The talented students were able to take their gigs international thanks to a long-running initiative which gives UWS students the chance to play abroad.
Euro-gig was established 25-years ago, with more than 1,000 students from 10 different nations gaining valuable international experience.
Allan Dumbreck, senior lecturer of Music, Art, Performance and International Development at UWS, said: “Studying Music at UWS is a truly international experience, and the long-running EuroGig programme is a perfect example of this.
“Performing in front of audiences of this size can be daunting, but our students took the stage with confidence, and were incredibly well received.”
The performances round off the largest set of EuroGig exchanges, with eleven acts from five nations playing internationally.
Singer-songwriter and commercial music student Christie Oliver said: “I’ve had a lot of opportunities to perform my music live throughout my time at UWS, but playing my first European gig has been a real highlight.
“It was an incredible experience, and it honestly feels surreal to know that it happened. I’m grateful to all involved in making it happen.”
Reagan Lyle from The Monocasters added: “I think, as a performer, you always have aspirations of playing abroad, but logistically it can be difficult to do.
“I am beyond delighted to have been able to do so. This has been an unforgettable experience, and one that I have learned so much from.”
Clement Gay, EuroGig co-ordinator in France, said: "Eurogig is a truly rewarding experience for young musicians to develop their network and promote their music on an international scale.
“It is also a valuable way to discover different cultures and acquire human and technical skills for the students involved in the project."
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