“The Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme is a key part of the Games experience. The best of Scottish culture will be showcased alongside creative work from across the Commonwealth, including these adventurous New Music Biennial commissions. Audiences will enjoy a dazzling range of contemporary music in a diverse range of venues, with weekend performances in Glasgow as part of Festival 2014 - as the city comes alive during Games Time.” Eileen Gallagher, Independent Director on the Glasgow 2014 Board and Chair of the Ceremonies, Culture and Queen’s Baton Relay Committee
“The British Council is delighted to be working with PRS for Music Foundation, Creative Scotland and Arts Council England on the exciting New Music Biennial. The connection with the Commonwealth Games will encourage new audiences to discover new music by some the UK’s most talented composers and performers. I am sure that we are in for a treat of innovative and imaginative music making.” Cathy Graham, Director Music at British Council.
“Arts Council England is delighted to be supporting this brilliant celebration of new music with funding partners from across the different UK nations. There are some wonderful ideas behind these commissions – from cattle-droving to birdsong, skateboarding to railroads and I’m enormously excited by the extraordinary musical talent this programme will present to audiences across the world. ” Helen Sprott, Director of Music, Arts Council England
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