2012 Opening Event

Celtic Connections 2012 launched itself in spectacular style on the steps of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, thanks to the Scottish Power pipe band and flame throwers.

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The Scottish Power pipe band performing on the steps of the Glasgow Concert Hall.
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The Scottish Power pipe band performing on the steps of the Glasgow Concert Hall.

The Scottish Power pipe band performing on the steps of the Glasgow Concert Hall.The pipe band were performing at the official launch of the 2012 Celtic Connections Festival.Flame thrower performing on the steps of the Royal Concert Hall.Flame throwersIt's a typical Glasgow January evening! The flame throwers battled with the wet and windy conditions.Flame thrower.Silhouette of flame throwerFlame thrower and Scottish Power pipe band.

First Night Reviews Round-up

Musically, the festival got off to a flying start thanks to fireworks of the banjo-picking flavour, with Béla Fleck giving a virtuoso performance in front of a packed house.

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