16 Jan - 2 Feb 2025
Folk

Karine Polwart: The Back of the Winter

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Date
1st Feb 2025
Time
7.30pm
Where
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Price
£27.26, £32.86* includes booking fee
Age restrictions
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Seating Type
Seated
Celtic Connections proudly presents Karine Polwart: The Back of the Winter

It’s 25 years since Karine Polwart first performed with Scots-Irish band Malinky on the main Concert Hall stage at Celtic Connections. And 20 years since she scooped three BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including best album for her solo debut Faultlines. She hasn’t looked back since. 

The Back of the Winter is a celebration of songs and community singing, borrowing its name from the opening line of Karine’s ‘Follow the Heron’, a song which has entered into common folk repertoire. Expect many more favourites and a few surprises too. 

The concert brings a one-off choir of 300 community singers to the concert hall stage, led by Stephen Deazley, in an evening that celebrates 25 years of Karine’s song-making and singing. Also featuring Steven Polwart, Inge Thomson, Dave Milligan and percussionist, Calum McIntyre.

To join The Back of the Winter choir - find out more here. No musical experience necessary!

* A restoration fund charge may apply to this venue. Click here to find out more about this.

Venue details

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3NY
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