Working on the Edges of Society Conference
Glasgow, March 2003
Organised the production of a one day conference for Creative
Therapies. This was the first arts therapies conference of its
kind in Scotland.
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| Clydebank re-built Helped to deliver another Design Forum for the regeneration company. Looking at issues concerning Clydebank’s Town Centre and the banks of the Canal, conference delegates enjoyed barge trips as part of the consultation. 22 June 2006 |
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| Lord Provost’s Pageant
2006 Once again, we co-ordinated and produced this prestigious civic event. The theme this year celebrated the ‘Treasures of Kelvingrove’ to coincide with the re-opening of Glasgow’s favourite museum. 500 participants walked from George Square to Glasgow Green where they joined the popular Glasgow Show. 8 July 2006 |
 Lord Provost's Pageant 2006 |
 Lord Provost's Pageant 2006 |
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| The BAFTA Scotland Interview Assisted the BAFTA Scotland Team in the delivery of this prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival event. After an exclusive screening and interview, Sir Sean was presented with the BAFTA Scotland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film, before joining friends and industry colleagues at the Point Hotel to celebrate his birthday. 25 August 2006 |
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| Clydebank Re-built Assisted with the organisation of Clydebank Re-built’s 8th Design Forum. This event provides an opportunity for funders, partner organisations and interested individuals to check on the progress of the town’s re-generation plans. The conference had a ‘valentines’ theme, when visitors were ‘speed updated’ on the projects underway 8 February 2006 |
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| NVA Seminar, Unfolding Landscapes Provided Event Support for this two-day conference, which looked at the impact of Art on Landscapes, following NVA’s ‘Old Man of Storr’ Event on the Isle of Skye in 2005. Aviemore, December 2005 |
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| BAFTA Scotland Awards Ceremony Our third year assisting with the planning and backstage production of this annual event, helping organise everything from style needs to cars and red carpet arrival. Once again, this annual event was a great night for Scotland, with some of the best known faces of Scottish film and television in attendance. Glasgow, 13 November 2005 |
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| Special Olympics Opening
Ceremony 2005 In July, Glasgow played host to the seventh Special Olympics, the UK’s biggest sporting event of 2005. The games started with a spectacular opening ceremony and Oyster Arts were responsible for floor managing this element, co-ordinating everything from the lighting of the Olympic flame, performances and Olympic torch runners to the 3,000 strong athletes parade. It was the first time the event had been staged in Scotland so it was all hands on deck to allow the games to get off to a sensational start. Celtic Park, Glasgow Saturday 2 July 2005 |
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| Lord Provost’s Pageant
2005 In 2005, the annual Lord Provost’s Parade was re-launched as a walking pageant. Celebrating 400 years of the Trades and Merchants in Glasgow it was led by Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Liz Cameron who joined in the fun and was dressed in period costume. Over 500 children joined representatives from the Trades and Merchants Houses who dressed up and took part in this colourful, historical and fun day. After months of workshops and planning, the sun shone on this prestigious civic event which was followed by music in George Square as well as the unveiling of the ‘Glasgow Bouquet’ sculpture. Saturday 18 June 2005 |
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| Flower of the West Event managed this unique Scottish celebration focusing on the work of Calum and Rory MacDonald. This sell out show paid tribute to the words of the Runrig brothers, through film, poetry and visual art. The brainchild of An Lochran, Glasgow's Gaelic Arts organisation, the event included high calibre artists such as, Phil Cunningham. Karen Matheson, Donald Shaw, Cathy Ann McPhee, Mairi MacInnes and members of Blazin Fiddles. An incredible evening, which took the audience on a remarkable journey from North Uist's Clachan Sands, around the world and back. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Friday 6 May 2005 |
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| Atlantic Arc Seminar
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| BAFTA Scotland
Awards Ceremony
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| HEACS Conference
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| The Lord Provost’s
Procession Glasgow, June 2004 Working closely with Glasgow City Council, we organised this prestigious civic event for the first time. The procession had just over 850 participants who joined together to celebrate ’10 Years of Freedom in South Africa’. The noisy and colourful spectacle made its way through the city centre and culminated in an open air party in George Square, with on-stage entertainment all afternoon. Spirits were high despite the weather! |
 Lord Provost Procession Blythswood Sq. |
 Lord Provost Processioin George Sq. |
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| Accession Day Edinburgh, May 2004 Produced and delivered the only event in Scotland to celebrate the ten new member states joining the European Union. The celebrations, which took place in the Ross Theatre Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens included performances from across Europe and was attended by over 5,000 people. |
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| Clydebank: Beyond the Yards,
Conference Clydebank, October 2003 Organised and co-ordinated the first annual conference for Clydebank re-built, the urban regeneration company. Hosted by Scottish television’s Bryan Burnett the speakers included a keynote address from Alf Young, Policy Editor of the Herald. The event was attended by more than 300 people. |
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