Family Fun
glasgow music presents
space
Two films inspired by space exploration, accompanied by sensational live music.
Man High
Music at the Brewhouse give the world premiere of Man High, a specially commissioned collaboration between Stephen Deazley, Martin Parker and Andy McGregor. Inspired by the fascinating story of Capt. Joseph Kittinger and his epic mission to test astronaut equipment by jumping out of a balloon at 102,800 ft, Man High will be accompanied by jaw-dropping footage of this extraordinary event.
Apollo: For all Mankind
Icebreaker make a welcome return to Glasgow to reprise their version of Apollo: For all Mankind (music by Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois and Roger Eno) following the show’s phenomenal reception last season. They will perform to the backdrop of Al Reinert’s documentary on the Apollo space missions, For All Mankind.
familiy matinee
Saturday 24th September, 15:00, City Halls, Grand Hall
Tickets: Family Ticket £25, Adult £10, Child £5
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children’s classic concerts and the rsno present
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE
TO THE ORCHESTRA
Join intergalactic guides Owen and Olly for an hour of family fun as they explore the awesome power of the UFO (utterly fabulous orchestra).
A perfect introduction to the new season of family concerts from Children’s Classic Concerts and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for both returning fans and new audience members.
Straight after the concert you can join top RSNO players together with Owen and Olly for some hands-on music making in the Foyer. Places are free but limited and must be booked in advance by contacting education@rsno.org.uk
Sat 24th Sept, 11:00, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium
All Tickets: £5
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remember, remember
Every ticket can be used as a voucher to give £5 off the price of any ticket purchased for Space Invaders on Saturday 5th November.
Free activities Saturday 24th September
Join us at the heart of the action in City Halls and journey through a musical assault course, sound installation, graffiti wall, sound projection, scary room and chill out cafe. Sign up for our workshops and take part in this free day of musical adventures.
Scottish Music Centre
Drop in to the Scottish Music Centre’s spectacular new performance zone and see what’s going on.
Music Impossible Light Installation
Laser security beams crisscross your path. Break the beam, trigger a sound – do more: play the light beams of this fun, interactive installation.
Musical Lampshades
To go a-sailing on the billows - Kim Moore and Suzie Wyllie bring hidden pockets of remembered hiding spaces, stitched together with sound and light.
Originally commissioned by Giant
Labyrinth of Light
10:00 – 22:00 • Old Fruitmarket
Land artist, Jim Buchanan transforms the Old Fruitmarket into a labyrinth for a weekend, using just water and light. Walk the path, watch reflections dance off the walls and ceiling - beautiful! Open to all ages.
Impromptu Performances
Every half hour
Every half hour from 10:30 – 14:00 there’ll be live music on the stairs featuring groups from around the city to wow us with the very best of what they do – we’ve asked them all to give us the whackiest and most exciting rendition of that famous opening music from 2001 A Space Odyssey. All together now!
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
From 10:30 • Recital Room
Spectacular visuals and music specially created for today by young musicians from East Ayrshire with help from East Ayrshire Council, the SCO, and composer Stephen Deazley.
Hear these pieces for the very first time, live throughout the day. Sessions start on the half hour from 10:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 15:30.
Meet the Expert - your chance to hear an instrument close up, meet SCO musicians, ask questions and discover some science behind the sound in partnership with the Glasgow Science Centre.
Scary Room
From 10:00
Do you dare to enter? Bethan Parkes has created the scariest sounds she can – it’ll be dark and troubling – young children (and anyone of a nervous disposition) should be accompanied at all times.
Hands on Space – Man High Score Project
Dotted around the building you’ll find computer stations where, with the guiding hand of Love Music, you can try your hand at creating the soundtrack for some fantastic video clips. Sign up for a session on the day.Supported by Creative Scotland.
AC/DC Covers
Hear Glasgow! is giving young musicians the opportunity to perform their best AC/DC cover. Visit our website for information and to book a slot. And remember, this is open to all ensembles, the more unexpected the better: you have a heavy metal string quartet? Bring it on! You can experience AC/DC in a whole new way in Studio 1 throughout the day. The most exceptional groups stand the chance of going on to perform their versions at the AC/DC exhibition at Kelvingrove Museum.
Want to be a BBC Radio Presenter?
10:00 – 12:00, 12:30 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 17:00 • City Halls
Go behind the scenes at the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s home and see where the orchestra records and broadcasts to the world. Then have a go at presenting a ‘mini’ concert in our studio and take home a copy of your recording to impress family and friends! Suitable for all from age 12+.
Places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Email: ssooutreach@bbc.co.uk with your name, age (if under 16) and preferred time slot.
Workshops
Free Family Samba Workshop
Saturday 24th September • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Straight after the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Orchestra concert you can join top RSNO players together with Owen and Olly for some hands-on music making in the Foyer.
Places are free but limited and must be booked in advance by contacting education@rsno.org.uk
Up Like a Rocket
Saturday 24th September • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
See the opposite ends of the NYCoS spectrum – from babies to baritones!
0-5 year olds and their parents/carers can experience singing games and rhymes at one of our free Mini Music Makers sessions taking place throughout the afternoon.
Mini Music Makers sessions will take place from 14.30 - 15.10 and 15.20 - 16.00 in the Clyde Foyer and Exhibition Hall and places are free, but limited. Book your place in advance by contacting Catherine Williams on 0141 287 2943 or catherine.williams@nycos.co.uk.
What’s more, a NYCoS Choir of past and present members will hold an open rehearsal, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, for a special Gala performance of Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast**.
The open rehearsal will take place from 16.00 – 17.30 in the Main Auditorium – attendance is free but we do ask audience members to be as quiet as possible.
Come and Play: Cello Morning
Sunday 25th September 10:30 – 13:30 • City Halls
Join us to try and make the biggest cello section Glasgow has ever seen! Players from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s cello section will help lead a fun morning of music making. This is an opportunity for cellists to make friends and discover music from Bach to The Bare Necessities. All standards of playing welcome.
Email ssooutreach@bbc.co.uk with your name and age (if under 16) and standard (beginner (only playing for a couple of years: Grade 1 – 3) / intermediate (Grade 4 – 6) / advanced (Grade 7 and above) to reserve your place. Please bring your own cello.
Please note that if you are under 16 you will need to bring a chaperone (parent / guardian over 18) with you who will be very welcome to observe the session.
About
On Saturday 24th September, arts organisations across Glasgow will join forces with Glasgow UNESCO City of Music for a day of family fun.
City Halls and Old Fruitmarket will be buzzing with activity, with sound installations, live performances, workshops, OptiMusic and more taking place across the venues. Many events will have a cosmic theme, and groups of young musicians will be invited give their own interpretation of the classic 2001: A Space Odyssey theme (the opening of Richard Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra) on the City Halls promenade.
Most activities are suited to children of all ages, however we would ask that children under 12 are supervised by an adult. Entry to the Scary Room is at your own risk and places in the Labyrinth are subject to availability.
Family Fun Music Day is brought to you by:
Family Fun Music Day brings together the very best of the city's music organisations under the Glasgow UNESCO City of Music banner to offer a packed day of performances and fun activities for families.
