Festival ofthearts isgoing online thisyear
Perth Festival of the Arts will take place online this year.
Organisers are promising as “10-day arts-packed” event from May 20 to May 29.
The 49-year old festival has stood resilient over many decades and organisers have worked creatively to ensure the arts continue to be celebrated in 2021.
The festival team has been collaborating with artists from across the UK to create unique music, literature, drama and film experiences, with the goal of reaching audiences around the globe and showcasing the city’s vibrant cultural offering.
The online festival will feature a diverse series of concerts broadcast from across Perth’s range of modern and historic venues including the concert hall and theatre and Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
Centred around a strong classical core featuring celebrated artists such as the Scottish Ensemble, The Sixteen and The Gesualdo Six, the programme will also include jazz, folk, indie/ rock, literature, drama and exclusive artist Q&As and interviews.
Ticketholders can tune in for individual concerts or enjoy a range of passes that give access to the full festival or a specific series such as the classical concerts.
Festival chairman David Brand said: “We are excited to be preparing for as full a festival as ever and working creatively to make the online experience special and unique to Perth.
“We’re looking forward to opening the doors to the city’s fantastic cultural venues and hope that audiences will enjoy the new arts experiences and online connections the festival will offer.
“We are grateful to our funders, artists and audiences for their invaluable support and for accompanying us on this exciting digital journey.”
The line-up will be announced over the coming weeks with tickets going on sale April 5.
Visit www.perthfestival. co.uk for more information.