West End Festival gets into full swing with more than 400 events

The 22nd annual summer West End Festival has launched today.

From Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 25, more than 400 events will take place across 75 venues in the West End of Glasgow, attracting people from across the city and beyond.

From Bandstand performances, street parties and an open air ceilidh, there’s set to be something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the first events to kick off the festival is Terry Neason’s Band, at Cottiers. Terry is from Glasgow and has a varied career in music in concerts and theatre shows. She’s wowed audiences from Europe to the US and Canada to Singapore.

Liz Scobie, chairman of West End Festival said: “We’re thrilled that our 22nd festival has been put into full swing with Terry Neason and her band.

“We’ve got too many events to highlight each one, but from the Bandstand events to choral and The Big Sunday (a free event on 11 June in Kelvingrove Park), BBQs, street and lane parties, comedy, literature and vintage buses, there is almost definitely something for everyone. Many events are free!

“Then there’s The Big Lunch, on Sunday, 18 June, when communities across Scotland and indeed the UK will hold lunches to connect with their communities. That’s what we’re all about at WEF – connecting our communities.”

Terry added: “I’m delighted to be part of the West End Festival once again and to play in Cottiers is always a joy.”

For all festival listings visit www.westendfestival.co.uk