Local schools pipe band to make history at Hoolie in the Hydro this December
The Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band are set to make history this winter, when they perform at the world's biggest ever ceilidh taking place at The OVO Hydro, Glasgow on December 17th!
Article Source: Hoolie in the Hydro
Last Updated: 25 November 2022 10:45
Entitled Hoolie in the Hydro, the world-first event will see some of Scotland and Ireland’s top musicians come together for what has the potential to be the biggest night of traditional music to ever take place.
The Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band is made up of young pipers and drummers from schools across Stirling Council, with all members under 18 years old. The band has had considerable success in Pipe Band competitions and has taken part in many concerts over the years at home and abroad, including the commissioned concert ‘Bruce 700’, composed by Allan MacDonald and orchestrated by Neil Johnston. The band combine the traditions of the pipe band world with new, creative approaches to their music.
Marking the first time an arena has been hired by an individual in the UK to showcase a night completely dedicated to traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro will be an important night for bands and musicians on the traditional music scene.
Piping Tutor Chris Gibb said: “We are so excited to be a part of this amazing event. It is an incredible opportunity for the young people to be a part of and to be on the same, huge stage as so many fantastic musicians is an honour for us.”
Young piper Kieran Mooney said: “I am really excited to be playing on stage at the Hydro in December. It’s such a massive venue to play. I can’t wait to be part of the whole event.”
The showcase will be a watershed moment, with organiser Gary Innes hoping it will be the beginning of something very special.
Hoolie in the Hydro organiser, broadcaster and musician Gary Innes said: “I can’t wait to make history at The Ovo Hydro with some of the country’s best and most celebrated musicians. It’s a chance not only to bring audience members together for an iconic night of music and dancing, but to celebrate the incredible talent of the Scottish and Irish traditional music scene. We have amazing musicians joining in from all over the Highlands and islands, including the outstanding Stirling and District Schools Pipe Band.”
Sparked by a Facebook post by musician and BBC broadcaster Gary Innes in early 2020, this unique concept has grown in momentum with unequivocal support from individuals both at home and abroad.
The idea first hatched in January 2020 after Gary reached 20,000 likes on his Facebook Page. To celebrate, he put out a slightly tongue in cheek post which said if half of the people who had ‘liked’ his page bought a ticket for the Hydro, they could have the world’s biggest ceilidh. The likes, shares and support for the idea started flooding in so he decided to properly research and scope the idea, meeting with the venue and further gauging people’s interest. The feedback was resoundingly positive so in early March 2020, Gary went ahead and booked Scotland’s largest indoor venue.
Hoolie in the Hydro went on sale in December 2021 and thousands snapped up tickets before a line-up was even announced.
Hoolie in the Hydro will take place on Saturday 17th December 2022 and tickets are on sale now at: www.sec.co.uk
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