Perth's Hogmanay party will bring 2009 in with a bang!
Indoor fireworks, and ‘Scotland's supergroup', Session A9, will ensure that 2009 is brought in with a bang at the annual Hogmanay party at Perth Concert Hall.Session A9, the turbo-charged, fiddle-driven Scottish Traditional Music Awards finalists will be joined by the energetic and spirited sounds of the globally-inspired Orkestra del Sol. Spectacular pyrotechnic effects and the irrepressible wit of master of ceremonies Bruce Fummey, will add to the excitement of the event; Perth's weather-proof alternative to the outdoor street party! Some tickets for this popular event are still available, call the Horsecross Box Office on 01738 621 031 or visit www.horsecross.co.uk.
Read Perth's Hogmanay party will bring 2009 in with a bang! in full.
Perth Concert Hall is Venue of the Year!
Staff, audiences and performers are celebrating after Perth Concert Hall was named as Venue of the Year at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards held in Glasgow on Saturday 6 December.Thanks to the votes and support it received from the people of Perth, audiences and artists, the Fair City favourite, run by creative enterprise Horsecross, romped past the post beating competition from several well-established traditional music venues.Andy Shearer, creative director, contemporary music, for Horsecross, who accepted the award, said:"We were delighted to be the first of the country's major concert halls to be nominated in this category and to win it ...
Read Perth Concert Hall is Venue of the Year! in full.
Amateur Operatic Society heralds season of song in Perth
Carolling by Perth Amateur Operatic Society is one of a series of seasonal music events taking place in the Fair City in the run up to Christmas.No less than ten musical acts - many with a firmly festive theme - will perform at Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall in December.From the stirring harmonies of the Russian Patriarchate Choir of Moscow to the excitement of the Kings of Swing Big Band Christmas Special; from the thrill of A Classic West End Christmas to the energy of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and the rousing anthems of Runrig; Perth Concert Hall welcomes ...
Read Amateur Operatic Society heralds season of song in Perth in full.
Snow Queen casts her wintry spell on Perth
The Snow Queen will be descending from her Ice Palace at the top of the world to cast her wintry spell in this year's Christmas adventure at Perth Theatre.Mixing a sprinkling of magic with a dusting of laughter and a dollop of evil, and serving up a feast of charming characters, the Horsecross production of Stuart Paterson's adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic has all the essential ingredients to make it an unforgettable festive treat for children and adults alike.Director, Ian Grieve has worked closely with Stuart Paterson, and set and costume designer Robin Peoples, to create a colourful ...
Read Snow Queen casts her wintry spell on Perth in full.
Session A9 star adds voice to Perth Concert Hall nomination
Brian McAlpine of Session A9 has added his voice to the chorus of support for Perth Concert Hall's nomination as Venue of the Year in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards.Keyboard player with ‘Scotland's Supergroup' Session A9, which is up for an award at the same event in the Scottish Folk Band of The Year category, Brian, who lives in Perth, said:"As a musician who has toured all over the world promoting Scottish Traditional Music, performing in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall New York with The Chieftains, I cannot stress how important Perth Concert Hall is to the City of ...
Read Session A9 star adds voice to Perth Concert Hall nomination in full.