Aike Raes

Aike Raes
Originally uploaded by AIYF 2008

Shenzhen

Shenzhen
Originally uploaded by AIYF 2008

Festival in The City

Last Sunday was the first ever Festival in the City. The idea behind this brand new event was to bring AIYF out onto the streets. With seven stages set up across the city, there was plenty of chance to see groups like Tamana Pioneer Steel Orchestra, Shenzhen City Dancing Team and the Jamie Safiruddin Quartet.

The Seven Stages were set up in Union Terrace Gardens, Trinity Mall; Academy Courtyard; Provost Skene’s Gardens; St Nicholas Church Yard; John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. Each stage saw a variety of acts ranging from festival participants to local Aberdeen bands. The Evening Express said that the “street performers wowed the crowds”.

The day was a great success with many people enjoying the chance to sun themselves while listening to the delights that only AIYF can offer. The weather held off…just only those remaining at Union Terrace Gardens – which went on after for a couple hours after the other venues – got a bit wet. The rest of the day was flooded in beautiful sunshine.

So overall a great day which gave everyone the chance to experience something new – not just that afternoon but in the evening as many people who hadn’t heard of the Festival before went on to attend shows later that evening.

Festival in the City was supported by BP & Event Scotland

Festival in the City

Yesterday was the first ever Festival in the City.

Festival in the City was a free award for the whole of Aberdeen to enjoy...and enjoy it they did. Starting at 1pm on a sunny Sunday afternoon, 7 stages across Aberdeen played host to a wide range of performers including local bands,