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Second Eddi Reader date

Just announced: due to overwhelming demand for Eddi Reader’s concert, she will now perform another date at the festival on Monday 19th January.  Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns sold out in record time, so get your tickets now for her new date!

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Allen Toussaint honoured with Grammy Trustees Award

Allen Toussaint is to be honoured at the Grammys with the Trustees Award, in recognition of his legendary status within the recording industry.  Catch his rare live appearance at the Old Fruitmarket on 19th January.

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Art Exhibitions

Celtic Connections is not just all about great concerts and sessions, visual arts have an important part to play too.  Take time to catch your breath between gigs and check out our four fantastic exhibitions running throughout the festival.

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Gaelic Film Festival

As part of Celtic Connections 2009, for the first time ever, a three day Gaelic film festival (sponsored by MG ALBA) will be staged at the CCA.  It will celebrate the creative talents in the Gaelic film and television industry through the screening of 12 films supported by presentations by leading film makers, access to Gaelic film archives and much more. 

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Another award for Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections has been honoured with an award in recognition of its contribution to Scotland's tourism industry, with the festival winning the Events and Festivals - International award at the Scottish Thistle Awards!

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Browse the Celtic Connections brochure online

The Celtic Connections brochure is now available to browse online, or you can collect a copy from any Celtic Connections venue from Saturday 22nd November.  

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Jamaican Burns Night line-up

Just announced: Edwyn Collins, Karine Polwart and Sharon Shannon have joined the bill for the Jamaican Burns Night featuring Sly and Robbie, and the evening will now feature dub versions of the music of Collins’ iconic Glasgow group, Orange Juice as well as specially arranged Burns songs.

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