The Festival brings
together and presents the best young performers and performing companies. It is
a unique multi-arts event and has a reputation for attracting some of the finest
young dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands and
music ensembles from around the world.
"One of the cultural
highlights of the year"
Deputy First Minister, Scottish Executive
Over the last two festivals approximately 1900 young performers and
over 50 groups have taken part.
"We will always hold
our time at AIYF in a very special place in our hearts. It is truly the best event
we have ever attended"
Kupalo Ukrainian Dancers, Canada
"There are some things that you just can't put into words. Some experiences
change you in ways you never could have imagined."
Festival participant
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The
Aberdeen International Youth Festival organises the World's premiere participatory
youth arts festival, with up to 1000 participants and over 70 events during the
two week period.
The Festival is also a catalyst for the creation of
new work and creative activity, with an education programme and artistic collaborations
with organisations throughout Scotland:
The Dance Summer School - a two
week residential dance school attracting over 100 students
The Trad Music
Project - a residential traditional music course, which has produced Ceol Mor
Opera Garden - opera created, produced and rehearsed in Aberdeen over a six
week period
Grampian Youth Orchestra - a regional youth orchestra, with
performances and rehearsals throughout the year
Collaborations including:
The Home Project - AIYF produced the National Theatre of Scotland's their
first performance in Aberdeen
AIYF Compose! - collaboration with University
of Aberdeen Music Prize to launch a young composers prize. |
