Glasgow: Scotland with style - Celtic Music Radio - broadcasting live from Celtic Connections, Glasgow from 16 Jan

The sixteenth Celtic Connections festival opened last night with a spectacular torch-lit procession through the streets of Glasgow. The festival - the UK’s premier celebration of Celtic music - will see more than 300 concerts, ceilidhs and late night live music sessions take place over the next 17 days.

In an exciting development, Celtic Connections 2009 will be broadcast daily between 11.00 – 22.00 (GMT) on Celtic Music Radio on 1530 AM/MW from today, 16 January – 1 February, as well as on 6140kHz in 49 metre European Band from high power transmitters in Germany from 13.00 – 14.00 (GMT) every day next week.

In addition, and as in the previous three years, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau has collaborated with Celtic Music Radio to ensure that the festival is streamed via www.seeglasgow.com/cm ensuring that a global audience can enjoy all the energy and excitement of the festival.

Broadcasting from the heart of all the action, Celtic Music Radio will feature live music daily between 11.00 – 19.00 (GMT), interviews with the performers, previews and reviews of concerts, plus up to date details of ticket availability.

Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “Over the past sixteen years, Celtic Connections’ imaginative programming has not only appealed to local audiences but has also drawn visitors to the city from across the UK and from overseas, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s great centres for live music.

“Celtic Music Radio brings an exciting dimension to the festival and I am delighted that it will once again be broadcast via our website at: www.seeglasgow.com/cm. “

Bob McWilliam of Celtic Music Radio, added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, with the exciting addition this year of our venture into Europe on Short Wave radio.

“We have fabulous programming lined up this year, including Iain Anderson in conversation, gigs live from the Universal Bar and Club on Sauchiehall Street and nightly Songs of Scotland sessions. It is a privilege to bring this great event to people who love Celtic music all around the world.”

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Note to Editors:

Tickets for Celtic Connections 2009 can be booked online at www.celticconnections.com by phoning +44 (0) 141 353 8000, or in person at either of Glasgow’s Concert Halls’ box offices.
For more information on what to do and where to stay in Glasgow: Scotland with style, visit www.seeglasgow.com.