Innis & Gunn becomes Celtic Connections Headline Partner
Scottish Brewer Innis & Gunn will be the Headline Partner for Celtic Connections for the next five years, starting with the 2025 festival.
The premier winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16th January to Sunday 2nd February in partnership with Innis & Gunn.
Innis & Gunn announced the partnership at their Ashton Lane Taproom, supported by Donald Shaw, Creative Producer for Celtic Connections, and Astro Bloc, the up-and-coming folk band who are part of Glasgow and Scotland’s vibrant trad music scene, who will be performing at the 2025 festival.
Innis & Gunn is proudly brewed in Scotland and has built a reputation for supporting Scottish music and culture, working with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Royal Highland Show, Belladrum and the Edinburgh Fringe, making them the perfect partner for Celtic Connections.
Now in its 32nd year, Celtic Connections continues to push the envelope of artistic programming and ambition with a kaleidoscope of internationally renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and one-off collaborations.
Demonstrating just why Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music, the festival, delivered by Glasgow Life, will fill around 25 venues with around 300 events across 18 days, anticipating around 110,000 visitors and an estimated 1,200 musicians and artists.
The 2025 Celtic Connections programme was launched in October and spans a myriad of genres, from acoustic, traditional, Americana and orchestral to indie, jazz, blues, experimental and more.
The event will welcome artists from around 20 countries around the world including Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, France, Italy, Nigeria, Spain, Wales, Ireland, Republic of the Congo and many more.
This year will also see the launch of a new under-26s pass, giving young music fans an opportunity to access rolling discounts on a mix of shows and ensuring the magic of the festival continues to be accessible to as wide a range of audiences as possible.
Celtic Connections is delivered with funding from Glasgow City Council through Glasgow Life. Creative Scotland and The Scottish Government Festivals Expo Fund continue to provide invaluable support to Celtic Connections.
Tickets for the festival and programme information can be found at www.celticconnections.com.
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