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Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
First Bus giving away 7,500 free bus journeys in Glasgow
The company is providing complimentary travel to help people celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday at a three-day music festival along the River Clyde. First Bus is the official travel partner of the Clyde Chorus, which takes place between May 29 to 31. Read more: Busy Glasgow road to close for two days - here's when The festival will see live music events at well-known venues such as the SEC Armadillo, SWG3, The Briggait, Pearce Institute, and The Savings Bank. The event will showcase local and homegrown talent, highlighting Glasgow's status as a UNESCO City of Music. Artists are set to include Nathan Evans & the Saint Phnx band, Nina Nesbitt, Scottish Opera, and many more. First Bus, in partnership with Glasgow 850 organisers, is encouraging people to travel sustainably by giving every ticket holder a free two-trip ticket to allow them to travel to and from the event. Everyone who has purchased a ticket to a Clyde Chorus event can access a unique voucher code by completing an online form here. Users will then be emailed their unique voucher code which they can enter into the First Bus app. After this, a free two-trip ticket will be generated which can be activated for the day of the event. This venture highlights the continued support from First Bus for Glasgow's 80th birthday celebrations. It follows a similar effort earlier in the year, after the unveiling of a specially designed bus alongside Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken. The bus, which is wrapped in Glasgow 850 branding, travels around Glasgow every day. Read more: 'Thrilled ': New centre will provide dedicated space for this community Graeme Macfarlan, commercial director for First Bus Scotland, said: "We are delighted to be playing our part in celebrating 850 years of our amazing city by making it easier than ever for people to use the bus to experience Glasgow's fantastic music scene. "Our partnership not only helps us to reach a wider audience but further encourages people to choose public transport as their preferred method of travel. "We look forward to welcoming concert-goers on our buses throughout the Clyde Chorus." Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "This fantastic offer from First Bus will make it free and easy to travel to the Clyde Chorus festival - part of Glasgow 850 - where those attending will enjoy a little piece of Glasgow's history as they watch a great line-up of local and homegrown artists perform over three days."
Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow to host three-day music event for 850th anniversary
Clyde Chorus, which will also celebrate the city's UNESCO City of Music status, is set to take place across multiple venues from May 29 to 31. The festivities start on May 29 with a riverside procession, inviting residents and visitors to take part in a joyful walk along the Clyde. From 4.45pm, there will be performances from Indepen-dance and YDance at the Millennium Square, Pacific Quay (between the BBC and Glasgow Science Centre). The procession, led by the Lord Provost and accompanied by the Govan Community Pipe Band and the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band, will cross Bell's Bridge and finish at the Crowne Plaza. The event is free and open to all. The celebration continues on May 31 at Govan Cross, with various community choirs performing together on an outdoor stage. Running from noon to 6pm, the free event will celebrate collective voices and local musical pride in a day of choral performance. Later that evening, the Glasgow Science Centre's IMAX will host a performance by Glasgow-based audiovisual artist Konx-om-Pax as part of Sonica, Cryptic's biennial festival. The show, titled UAXUCTUM, begins at 7.30pm. Tickets for this event can be purchased online at The Clyde Chorus line-up features artists including Nina Nesbitt at the Pearce Institute and Lucia & The Best Boys at The Savings Bank. The festival also features partnerships with various institutions such as Glasgow Mela, Glasgow Jazz Festival, and Glasgow Gaelic Secondary School. More information about the festival programme and ticket purchasing options is available at
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Share your Glasgow story in the city's 850th tribute book
Glasgow is celebrating its 850th birthday with a book of remembrance for those who have carried the city's spirit across the world. The physical book, which will also be viewable online for a limited time, aims to feature the names of at least 850 Glaswegians who no longer live in the city but still call it "hame." It will be displayed in Glasgow City Chambers, including names, stories, and images capturing cherished memories and moments. This initiative allows Glaswegians living abroad or outside the city to be part of this year's celebrations. (Image: Supplied) Participants can share as much or as little as they would like about their time in Glasgow. The project, titled "Where did you GlasGOw?", is an open invitation for those with an affinity for the city to share their stories. These tales could be about themselves, fellow Glaswegians or on behalf of an ancestor, family member, or friend. To contribute, go to Councillor Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost of Glasgow, said: "Glasgow has long been known for having some of the world's best banter and that sense of humour doesn't fade when they move away. "They carry their memories and stories of home with them, sharing the unique spirit of Glasgow wherever they go. 'It's long been said that 'story telling is the oldest form of education', and we hope by having global Glaswegians share their authentic stories and experiences that people will be able to gain a real understanding of our famous slogan, People Make Glasgow.' The book's launch is part of a wider year-long programme of events and activities commemorating the city's heritage and culture. Yearly themes include heritage, young people, diverse communities, climate change, culture, innovation, business, and skills. Central to the programme are the 'signature' activities including Taste the Place, a scheme providing the chance for locals and visitors to learn more about the history of Glasgow's hospitality scene by eating their way around the city, Clyde Chorus, a three-day music extravaganza in May, and People's Palace pop-up exhibition running from June to November.
