PREPERATIONS are underway for the world-renowned Celtic Connections in Glasgow.
The festival is set to warm up dark winter nights with it's vibrant programme of live music taking place from Thursday, January 18 until Sunday, February 4.
Venues across the city such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Barrowland Ballroom, The Pavilion Theatre and Barony Hall will welcome audiences for what will be one of the biggest capacity Celtic Connections to date 30 years after it began in 1994.
Over the course of the 18-day event, Glasgow's status as a UNESCO City of Music will be on full display as 1200 musicians perform at more than 300 events, with 11,000 attendees expected to make their way to the city.
Audiences will be able to enjoy workshops, recitals, screenings, dementia-friendly performances, full-scale concerts and intimate gigs across genres of traditional folk, roots, Americana, jazz, soul, rock, orchestral, experimental and world music.
Donald Shaw, Creative Producer for Celtic Connections, said: "As we gear up for Celtic Connections 2024, the anticipation is palpable, not just for those of us who have been working behind the scenes, but across Glasgow as a whole.
"We are so looking forward to welcoming folks from near and far – musicians and audiences alike – to the city’s iconic venues for a celebration of music from across the globe.
"To the incredible musicians and dedicated Celtic Connections team, I extend my heartfelt thanks.
"A huge amount of effort goes into a festival of this scale, and everyone has been working extremely hard to make this year’s 18-day event one of our most memorable.
"With a diverse lineup across the city, world premieres and rare performances from some of the most coveted artists in the world, there's truly something special to be uncovered in every corner.
"Here's to an incredible Celtic Connections, and to the joy of music bringing us all together on cold winter nights, we’ll see you all very soon."
You can find out more at www.celticconnections.com.
