Whats On: Glasgow Concert Halls August 09
Yvonne Lyon with Ryan Donn
Saturday 8 August, 8pm
£8
City Halls, Recital Room
Yvonne Lyon is among the best emerging Scottish singer-songwriters. Drawing on her acoustic roots, her songs weave melodic grace and poetic storytelling, beautifully delivered with a voice that displays just the right balance between power and delicacy.
Performing material from her new album Ashes & Gold, with support from Ryan Donn, this promises to be a memorable night of acoustic music.
"Just stunning music." (Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2)
"Listening to Yvonne is a life-affirming experience - she is the bee's knees!" Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland
Uber Girl Scotland 2009 Final
Uber Girl Scotland 2009 Final will no longer take place at the Old Fruitmarket on 8th August, but will be held in the Corinthian on 4th September instead. Tickets for the rescheduled event are available from Ticketweb.
4th September£30, £40
Corinthian
Ten girls who have made it though weeks of public voting will compete to take the Uber Girl crown. The girls will take part in various rounds to impress the panel of 5 celebrity judges headed by MTV and Celebrity Love Island star Calum Best.
The event will be hosted by Clyde 1's Suzie McGuire and Romeo with live performances from Booty Luv and much more still to be announced.
Over 2500 girls applied to become Uber Girl Scotland 2009, but only one girl can win the fantastic prize of a one year modelling contract, £10,000 cash, a holiday, photo shoot and to be featured in the 2010 Uber Girl Scotland Calendar.
Tickets are £30 and there are a limited number of VIP tickets priced at £40 which include access to the VIP bar and entry to the after show party. Corporate table bookings are also available - please contact enquiries@ubergirl.co.uk
For more information see www.ubergirl.co.uk
Piping Live!- Opening Night Concert with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Monday 10 August, 7:30pm
£15
Old Fruitmarket
Piping Live! 2009 will kick off with a Red Hot blast of piping action with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performing in the atmospheric Old Fruitmarket. Alongside them will be the young vocal/instrumental quintet Bodega. A rockin' start to Piping Live! 2009.
Piping Live! - The International Quartet Competition
Tue 11 August, 7:30pm
£15
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
With their national pride at stake, quartets from around the world have taken up the challenge to see who will become the International Quartet Champions.
See the ScottishPower Pipe Band return to try to retain their 2008 title. Their international opposition includes the Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band, St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band, Manawatu Scottish, and World Champions Simon Fraser University Pipe Band who want to retain their crown.
The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band
Affirmation
Wed 12 August, 7:30pm
£17.50
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium
A truly world class act returns to the stage with Affirmation to entertain at the annual pre-Worlds concert, promoted and hosted by the Phoenix Honda Glasgow Skye Pipe Band.
The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada has become a respected institution in the community and has brought fame to BC with its capture of national and international prizes. Five times World Champions and the current World Pipe Band and World Drum Corps Champions, the band consists of a talented core of over forty players, led by Pipe Major Terry Lee and lead drummer J. Reid Maxwell.
Affirmation presents an opportunity to hear one of the world's greatest pipe bands entertain and thrill the audience with a performance of new, traditional and favourite compositions.
Supported by special guests Wolfstone, whose unique style of traditional music will add an exciting dimension to this popular pre-Worlds pipe band concert.Piping Live! - Pipes and Strings
Thursday 13 August, 7:30pm £15 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
This will be a wonderful evening of traditional Scottish music dedicated to the fiddle and the bagpipes.
The evening will include band, duet and solo performances and will showcase these instruments in both a traditional and contemporary way. Gordon Walker, the Glenfiddich Solo Piping Champion and Raemond Jappy, the Glenfiddich Solo Fiddle Champion, will both play recitals.
Dr Gary West and Wendy Stewart will perform in a pipes and harp duet, and Iain Morrison and friends will bring together pipes and strings. This will present a fabulous showcase of all things great about pipes and strings.Piping Live! - International Piping Concert
Friday 14 August, 7:30pm £15 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
This evening will be the jewel in the crown of Piping Live! 2009.
In this performance on the eve of the world championships you can expect to see great performances from Fred Morrison and guests, Paddy Keenan and German/Scottish group Homebound, who will give the evening an exotic flavour.
Open Mic UK 2009
Auditions
Saturday 15 August, 2pm
Go to www.openmicuk.co.uk
to register
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Buchanan Suite
Open Mic UK is a new and exciting national talent competition to search for the UK's best singers, singer-songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres, performing either covers or original material.
The competition seeks to discover an act that has the ability to become a professional recording artist whilst offering the competitors the opportunity to perform live in front of large audiences, generating media attention and exposure.
The latter stages of the competition provides artists with the opportunity to impress judges and many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry, whilst competing for the chance to win up to £25,000 in prizes, and the winning act will have the opportunity to win a recording contact to release their single.
The competition is divided into age categories; under-16s, 16-23 and 23 and over. All types of singers, vocal performers, and groups are invited to enter Open Mic UK so if you think you have the talent go to www.openmicuk.co.uk for more information and to register for an audition.
Piping Live!
After Worlds Shindig
Saturday 15 August, 8:30pm
£15
Old Fruitmarket
This is going to be the biggest event in town with some amazing acts lined up to keep the post worlds party going on in to the night!
With the Peatbog Faeries, Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson and The Finlay MacDonald Band as well as Skerryvore taking the ceilidh into the small hours, this will be THE place to be after Glasgow Green!
Over 16's only.
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
Saturday 22 - Sun 23 August, 10:30am
£7.50 in advance or £8.50 on the door
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
Spread across two halls with over 120 exhibitors showcasing 1000s of products and services from all over Scotland, August's show promises to be larger and even more spectacular than ever.
For the first time there will be a live band showcase taking place in the main auditorium throughout the 2 days, as well as fabulous designer fashion shows showcasing extensive collections of bridalwear, accessories and gents wear from the industry's most outstanding suppliers.
With live performances from bands, string quartets, after-dinner music, pipers and singers, plus complimentary professional hair and makeovers and much, much more, this event will cover everything you will ever need for your special day!
Advance tickets gain entry to both days.Body and Soul
with special guest speaker Diana Cooper
Saturday 29 - Sun 30 August, 11am - 5.30pm
Pay on the door: day ticket - £3.50, weekend ticket - £5
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
The Body & Soul Fairs are ideal for those interested in sampling the worlds of natural health and spirituality. Stalls include complementary therapists, healers, psychics, crystals, health products, tarot, aura photography, gifts including silver and crystal jewellery, candles, incense and aromatherapy products, and much more.
The guest speaker for this event is angel expert Diana Cooper, who will take a Unicorn Healing Workshop on Saturdayurday at 1pm, and a Healing, Enlightenment & Ascension Through Angel Orbs Workshop on Sunday at 1pm. Tickets for each workshop cost £20, which will also include your entry to the fair that day, and can be booked through Body and Soul on 01368 862717. These workshops will take place in the Exhibition Hall and last two and a half hours.
For more information or to book tickets please see www.bodyandsoulevents.com or telephone 01368 862717.How to book
Tickets for all events at Glasgow's Concert Halls can be purchased:
By phone
0141 353 8000
Online
www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
In Person
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow, G2 3NY
City Halls and Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs Glasgow, G1 1NQ
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