GIOfest is an annual festival of improvisation, usually held in the CCA. GIOfest XIII will be livestreamed worldwide on the 26-28 November 2020
It will feature the following, and maybe more, or less
| Ryoko Ono | Shoeb Ahmad | Steve Beresford | Alipio C Neto | Rob Burke | Maggie Nicols | John Russell | George Lewis & Tia Denora | Corey Mwamba | Renee Baker | Kyalo Searle-Mbullu | Jim O'Rourke | Marilyn Crispell & Raymond MacDonald | Gino Robair | Katherine Wren | Alex South | Lesley Harrison | Peter Knight & Reuben Lewis [AAO
Web page
https://www.glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com/giofest/
The programme
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/64908281/gio-brochure-final
About GIO
Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra is a large improvising ensemble of around 20 musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds ranging from free improvisation, jazz, classical, folk, pop and experimental musics to performance art.
Since its inaugural project in 2002 the Orchestra has established an international reputation and garnered critical acclaim for its innovative projects and its exploration of improvised music. A host of collaborations with world renowned improvisers and other ensembles have expanded the band’s artistic horizons and given rise to musical connections throughout the world.
Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra perform in venues around the UK and Europe and have established their own annual festival in Glasgow which provides a platform for improvising musicians and artists. Alongside their composing, recording and performing activities they are committed to an ongoing programme of education and outreach activities including workshops, lectures and master classes.
The website
https://www.glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com/giofest/
facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowImprovisersOrchestra/
Twitter feed
https://twitter.com/GIO_Glasgow
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/glasgow_improvisers_orchestra/
Contact
Address: CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD.
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