Glasgow Film Festival

17th-27th February 2011

I thought now that February's gone I would reflect back on to one of Glasgow's most well known events which happened during that month. I have selected to give my insights in to The Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) as I think although it is based around the film scene: this event offers so much more including workshops; private/public screenings; other festivals; and the chance to meet with indepedent film makers/directors from Scotland and all over the globe. I am going to discuss my highlights of the GFF. Before I go to this heres a small clip of the Opening Gala from this years festival which I personally think sums the creativity up in 30 seconds:

Music and Film Festival

This festival within the festival started off only 3 years ago and was introduced to combine audio and visuals. The result of this was very entertaining and sometimes slightly whacky! This featured very creative films such as 65daysofstatic, Zombie Zombie and not forgetting The Wickerman. What attracted me so much to this festival is that a screening is complemented by a full gig either before or afterwards. This meant that music lovers and film lovers could come together and share something they were passionate. If this isn't culture then I do not know what is!

The Wickerman

On my next blog I will be looking at the opposite from film - AyeWrite - Glasgow's very own Book Festival. Be sure to have a peak!!

Glasgow - A Cultural Phenomenon

When asked to do a blog on Cultural Events in Glasgow I did not know where to start nor which ones to mainly home in on. Glasgow: being our very own Cultural Capital has absorbed this culture from a very early stage.

'Enlightenment' - This one word has shaped our cultural awareness which be absorb on a regular basis. From 1752 onwards Glasgows cultural events have expanded getting brighter and better as centuries modernised. In 1990 we were designated as the European City of Culture.

 Now for the more exciting stuff...

My blog going to give you an insight into Glasgow's liberal, influencial and expanding cultural events from my perspective. Being a Glaswegian myself, I have had first hand experience of these events. Glasgow has something for everyone; art, music, sports, comedy, film, exhibition and there is even the option for an alternative culture.   There is constantly something going on in Glasgow, whether it being a small event in the underground scene or a large scale festival; Glasgow has it all. I have attached a link of past and up and coming major festivals in Glasgow. - Cultural Events 2011

Over the next few weeks I am going to review and comment on some of my favourite cultural events Glasgow has to offer. I hope you all enjoy and feel free to comment with your opinions.