Liverpool may be the European Capital of Culture, but clued-up Glaswegians will tell you that Britain’s real innovative epicentre is a lot further north. Creative juices flow freely in Scotland’s second city, as the line-up for the third annual Glasgow International festival attests.
Gi is a visual arts event with a difference, as the collaborative ethic so prevalent in the city takes precedence. There are over 60 events taking place across numerous venues during April, including, on a musical tip:
* Vancouver-based artist Rodney Graham playing a rare gig with his band, and employing something called The Amazing Rotary Psycho-Opticon.
* Turner Prize-nominated local Jim Lambie DJing at the launch of both the festival and his biggest exhibition yet, Forever Changes, named after the album by Love.
*Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thompson playing the Walleto launch party with his other band, Correcto.
Meanwhile there are clubnights and happenings occurring all over the shop. A fine fortnight in prospect.
