STUDENT GUIDE 2017
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THE MACKINTOSH FESTIVAL Celebrate the life and work of architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh with a range of exhibitions, workshops, tours and events held in locations around the city as well as plenty of free additions to the arts-focused programme. Glasgow, Sun 1–Tue 31 Oct.
SCOTTISH QUEER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Scotland’s annual celebration of queer cinema is back for another mammoth year, with the aim of encouraging discussion and appreciation of work made by and for the LGBTQ+ community. Glasgow, Wed 27 Sep–Sun 1 Oct. SCOTTISH BALLET AUTUMN/WINTER SEASON Dance can be good for the soul. Catch Scottish Ballet's take on Stravinsky’s The Fairy Kiss and The Rite of Spring in Oct/Nov and Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker from Dec. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Inverness, Oct 2017–Jan 2018.
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SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL SMHAFF is an important cultural festival that aims to challenge perceptions of mental health through music, art, film and theatre. 2017 marks its 11th year, with the full programme to be announced on 14 Sep. Scotland-wide, Tue 10–Tue 31 Oct. SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS These independently run music awards are all about honouring the underground Scottish music scene. With showcases running throughout the year, the SAMAs bring together the best emerging acts in Scotland. Glasgow, Thu 12 Oct.
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GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL Annual film festival with international premieres, filmmaker appearances, discussion panels and other events. Glasgow, Wed 21 Feb–Sun 4 Mar.
GLASGOW LIVE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL Top comedy stars from around the UK and beyond make appearances at Europe’s largest comedy festival. Glasgow, Thu 8– Sun 25 Mar. HIDDEN DOOR Cool and quirky interdisciplinary arts