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Virtual Celtic Connections was ‘huge success’
The Karen Matheson Band was part of this year’s virtual festival (Gaelle Beri/PA)
The first virtual Celtic Connections has been branded a huge success by organisers after selling an unprecedented number of tickets.
Audiences tuned in from more than 60 countries, with over 27,000 tickets sold to the first digital version of the festival.
Over the last 19 days, viewers watched more than 10.5 million minutes of musical entertainment.
The programme was made up of unique digital content from over 30 specially commissioned projects and performances that were filmed across many of Glasgow’s much-loved venues.
People from more than 60 countries bought tickets (Gaelle Beri/PA)
THE first ever digital Celtic Connections has proved a huge success. People tuned in from over 60 countries, more than 27,000 tickets were sold and around 10.5 million minutes of musical entertainment have been enjoyed over the last 19 days. The programme was made up of unique digital content from specially commissioned projects and performances that were filmed across many of Glasgow’s much-loved venues. Over 100 musicians have taken part in Celtic Connections 2021, showcasing their art to the world. The festival created a safe space for musicians to come together to play and make music, for technical and filming crews to apply their talents and for venues to open.
Virtual Celtic Connections was ‘huge success’
The Karen Matheson Band was part of this year’s virtual festival (Gaelle Beri/PA)
The first virtual Celtic Connections has been branded a huge success by organisers after selling an unprecedented number of tickets.
Audiences tuned in from more than 60 countries, with over 27,000 tickets sold to the first digital version of the festival.
Over the last 19 days, viewers watched more than 10.5 million minutes of musical entertainment.
The programme was made up of unique digital content from over 30 specially commissioned projects and performances that were filmed across many of Glasgow’s much-loved venues.
People from more than 60 countries bought tickets (Gaelle Beri/PA)