GIOfest VII Community Open Workshop

GIOfest’s open workshop invites anyone to join in and make music. Regardless of age, musical experience or abilities, everyone can take part and get immersed in a truly exhilarating experience.

This year the composer, conductor and music facilitator Steve Beresford will be leading the workshop.

The event is free but ticketed, and due to its popularity in the past, we advise that you book early. Please bring along your instrument (and this can be just your voice too). There will also be a selection of percussion instruments available too.

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The Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra’s seventh annual international festival (GIOfest VII) brings together the world’s finest improvising and experimental musicians for new works and workshops with the community – a celebration of improvised music in all its forms.

The line-up of seminal guests this year (bringing with them new commissions/collaborations exclusively for GIO) includes Ilan Volkov, Maya Dunietz, Gino Robair, John Butcher, Norway’s contemporary music supergroup Lemur, Steve Beresford, Michel Doneda, Corey Mwamba and Maggie Nicols.

The theme of the festival is ‘Connected Elements’ and includes visual artists and filmmakers (Jo Ganter, Kate Cotter and Aileen Campbell) who have produced work exclusively for GIO to ‘connect’ with around the CCA during the festival.

Performances, discussions and workshops come together to make three days of inspiring, enquiring and life affirming music.

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