Celtic Connections
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The Danny Kyle Open Stage (DKOS) gets under way this evening with a sparkling showcase event. At its usual ‘home’ in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall’s Exhibition Hall, this two-hour, free musical extravaganza welcomes back four acts from last year’s DKOS sessions plus a special guest. Producer and presenter, Liz Clark, is looking forward […]
Celtic Music Radio will be once again at the heart of the world-famous Celtic Connections festival that gets under way this week (Thursday, January 16.) The station’s Celtic Connections live coverage – sponsored by Tunnocks, the internationally-renowned Uddingston-based, family-run confectionery business – is extensive. It includes live, daily coverage of the Danny Kyle Open Stage […]
Congratulations to Celtic Connections on the launch of their 2025 festival, running from January 16 until February 2. It’s another terrific line-up and we are pleased to confirm that, once again, the hugely popular Danny Kyle Open Stage (DKOS) will be a major feature of Connections’ programme. Finalists of 2024 will take to the […]
COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON 5 THE LAURETTES The Laurettes rocked the stage from the opening belter “Witches” which is a very catchy singalong song and instantly had the audience dancing, clapping, and enjoying themselves. Every song was an instant crowd pleaser and their ability to engage the enthusiastic audience was excellent especially on […]
It says much for Fara’s progress in the last few years that they topped the bill in the Main Auditorium at the RCH over 20-year-seasoned multiple-award-winners Genticorum, but it has to be said that their combination of skill, stagecraft, and the well-rehearsed integration of guests into their set (including a reappearance of Genticorum) made the […]
The curtain comes down on the DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE 25th anniversary celebrations at Celtic Connections this evening. The showcase event, produced and presented by Liz Clark, is on at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – and you can listen, live, at 5 pm. Once again, ‘The Dannys’ have been a resounding success with excellent […]
ARCHIE FISHER’S songs are like a warm fire on a cold night and never fail to bring joy. His outstanding skills on the guitar, complemented by his gentle vocals and excellent stories, made for an entertaining and enjoyable concert. Archie told us that the guitar he was using on stage had not been played on […]
The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE 25th anniversary celebrations at Celtic Connections have now reached the second last day. Four more great acts are taking part in today’s show, produced and presented by Liz Clark, from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – and you can listen, live, at 5 pm. This is another a great […]
The DANNY KYLE OPEN STAGE 25th anniversary celebrations are entering the last three days of shows, produced and presented by Liz Clark. You can listen to the latest, live from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, at 5 pm today. It’s a great chance to enjoy Tomorrow’s Talent Today. Appearing this evening are: CHRIS FOX […]
From the explosive, opening number through to the incredible finale with everyone on stage and the audience on its feet, this was an amazing performance. We first encountered Carlos Nuñez when we interviewed him in Galicia, a lifetime or so ago. We’ve followed his musical career ever since. Here he was joined by his brother, […]
