The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
Jyne us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 22nd November for a day o collaboration an insight as we blether aboot the Scots Language Bill an its impact on oor rich cultural heritage!
About The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
We will hae engagin keynote sessions, interactive workshops, an a panel discussion wi artists an writers - giein ye a platform tae share yer thochts an explore innovative practices. Ye'll hear Scots poetry, music, an mair throughout the day.
Whether ye're a fluent speaker, a learner, or juist passionate aboot preservin oor linguistic an artistic traditions, yer voice is vital in shapin the future o Scots. Come alang, celebrate oor cultural riches, an mak yer ain vyce heard!
This gaitherin is pit on in pairtnership wi TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), wi thankfa support fae College of Arts and Humanities at University of Glasgow and Hands up for Trad.
Fit's happenin fan...
09:45: Registration and Networking
10:30: Opening Keynote: Far we are
11:15: Performance: Susi Briggs
11:30: Breakout Workshops: Fae grassroots tae policy
12:30: Lunch Break and Networking
13:15: Performance: Lewie Watson
13:30: Keynote Session: Minority Languages
14:05: Breakout Workshops: Getting creative wi oor vyces
15:00: Panel Discussion: Scots in the Arts chaired by Iona Fyfe
15:45: Closing remarks
16:00: Performance: Lucy Beth
16:15: Hame time!
Notes: the agenda is subject tae change, as we firm things up! Denner isna includit, but ye can buy fae the Haggis Box café, or bring yer ain wi ye.
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