MORE than 30 “culture clans” will gather later this month to aid Perth’s bid for City of Culture 2021.
“Clans” of artists, musicians and other creative groups will perform at stages, stalls and venues across the city centre on Sunday, November 20, culminating in a mass performance on Tay Street’s main stage.
So far Perthshire Arts Association, Perthshire Photographic Society and Crieff High School Pipe Band are among those to sign up, along with local bands Longstay and We Came From Wolves, the Simply Inspired Creative Writing Club and Fairfield Angels Lunch Club Singers. Pupils from the local Polish Saturday School will also perform a traditional dance.
Provost Liz Grant said: “I’m delighted we’ve had such a positive response when asking communities to share their creative skills.
“Perth and Kinross has a huge, rich culture. Perth has always been a meeting point and gathering place, and the event on November 20 will really celebrate that aspect, with groups from across our communities joining forces. We want to show that culture is for everyone.”
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