CLR Theory: On the launch of their latest EP & supporting Glad Radio
Local band CLR Theory captivated the listening crowd during intimate performances at the Deep End over the weekend, with two consecutive shows on the Saturday and Sunday evening.
Yoruba Sonic — ‘a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of the African diaspora’
Yoruba Sonic was a vibrant and immersive event that beautifully blended academic research with rich cultural performances. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a diverse mix of audio recordings, African dance, drumming, and live performances. The artists delivered captivating explorations of African knowledge systems and embodied cultural expressions. The event, supported by the University of Glasgow, offered a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of African and diaspora communities, making for an enriching and unforgettable experience. Here are some snapshots from the event.
Barrowland Ballet Presents Chunky Jewellery at Tramway
This new play delves into friendship, womanhood, and motherhood, weaving the creators’ personal experiences into a universal narrative. Premiering at Tramway on 9 March , it’s an exploration of life’s complexities, with special consideration of the complexities of being a woman.
Arts and Culture: Locals on Locals
For this issue, we asked residents to send in reviews of their favourite artists and writers working and living in Govanhill. Hopefully, you can find your next obsession.
Dancing On My Own
Govanhillian Chanderkiran Thakur writes about learning to let yourself go in some of the inclusive dance workshops offered in and around Govanhill.
Mirrl: Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Traditional Japanese Artistry, Crafted by Govanhill Locals
“If you’re the only one making this unusual thing then there is a draw; no one else seems to be doing what we’re doing. You know, I think there are only really a handful of people in Japan that can make this thing.” - Lewis Harvey, MIRRL.
Buenafest: Listen back to the Greater Govanhill Show
Last week the Greater Govanhill show, kicked off Buenafest, by bringing listeners all the latest from the new issue of our magazine, packed with stories about local artists, culture and subcultures.
A Witty and Enchanting One-Woman Opera: Skunk Without K is Sun at Tramway
This contemporary solo opera “sings itself into being” with playful audio descriptions of events onstage and aromatic scents pumped into the theatre to enhance the experience. Skunk Without K takes the audience on a journey from nature’s creation to its imagined collapse through a vivid sensory experience.
Fabiola Santana: A Home For Grief in Govanhill
Fabiola Santana is an artist living in Liverpool. She works internationally as a dancer and performer and recently she brought her A Home for Grief installation to the Southside. In an interview with Greater Govanhill she opens up about losing her father, the grief that followed and how this loss inspired A Home for Grief.