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Welcome to the Glasgow City of Music website
Europe's Secret Capital of Music - Time Magazine
Glasgow is a vibrant city with a legendary music scene that stretches across the whole spectrum from contemporary and classical to Celtic and Country. Its venues are equally varied and the city hosts an average 130 music events each week more than any other Scottish city.
In August 2008 Glasgow was named a UNESCO City of Music and is the second Scottish city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
The Creative Cities Network connects cities who want to share experiences, ideas and best practices aiming at cultural, social and economic development. For more information please visit: www.unesco.org
Aims
- promote excellence in all sorts of music from rock to opera;
- to stimulate interest in musical education;
- to improve access to music for all ages and social and ethnic backgrounds;
- to take part in the global network of UNESCO Creative Cities.
what's on highlights
| Event | Date | More info |
| SINGING THEIR SUPPORT FOR WAVERLEY CARE | 06/03/2010 | Details>> |
| Alex Clark Celebration Concert | 07/02/2010 | Details>> |
| James Yorkston and the Athletes, The Phantom Band, Alasdair Roberts Trio, Remember Remember | 27/02/2010 | Details>> |
| Radio Magnetic Present: Images From The Independent Music Scene In Glasgow | 20/02/2010 | Details>> |
| Celtic Connections | 14/01/2010 | Details>> |
