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Glasgow Music Festival is organised by Glasgow Music Festival Association, a Scottish charity which promotes and develops participation and interest in performing arts. It is an annual festival, first held in 1911, and covers music, dance, speech and drama.
Each festival provides a public platform for some 7,000 performers in a varied programme of events spanning two weeks during March.
Performers have the opportunity to develop their skills using advice and encouragement given by a team of experienced adjudicators. In addition, they can benefit from observing other performances and through meeting fellow participants from across Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.
Although much of the Festival centres around young people, amateur performers of all ages take part. There are events for groups of almost any size and description in addition to an extensive programme for solo performance.
Performers at the Festival have wide-ranging experience and abilities. Some are 'high flyers' who will become professional performers with flourishing international careers. For many, however, music, dance, speech and drama will remain worthwhile interests which provide enjoyment and valuable recreation.
In addition to the Festival, the Association organises concerts and other events. These provide Festival participants with further performance opportunities.
Glasgow Music Festival is part of The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech. Over one million performers take part in affiliated festivals every year.
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