southsidefestival

Did you detect a change in the weather yesterday? Did you feel it was a little warmer than Friday? Were you down at the Farmers Market? If you were you would have realised that the heat was coming from the Festival Team making sure “everyone and their dog” got a copy of the program.  10,000 went to print and it looks as though there will be a need for more as it would appear that there are a few collectors out there.  If you are one of those people then we would love to hear from you.  If you don’t have a copy and want one then you may still be able to pick one up from various cafes, pubs, clubs, churches, community centres, arcades and shops in and around the southside.

This years program is packed full of descriptions of the entertainment and activities that will be taking place during the 26th and 27th.  Don’t forget however to check the whats on section of this site to see what other festival events are goining on throughout May.

As you will notice (if you have your copy) this is the festivals fifth year and we hope you will agree that it is a unique celebration of the place in which we live created by the people for the people of the Southside in the hope that we can build capacity and community spirit in these difficult financial times. Like everyone the organisers of the festival have had to do more with less thus you may notice the program is a little shorter as we had to drop some of the events up in the glasshouses that would take place in the weeks leading up to the big day to ensure the Festival has something for everyone in the community, hence for the kids we have the age old favourite inflatables, face painting arts and crafts and much more besides.

There is live music from The Lorellei, The New Piccadillys, Button Up and The Lemon Party among others. There will be plenty of come and try activities in the Sports Arena (just don’t forget to bring your trainers). A place to get your hands dirty in the Earth Zone or if thats just to much the chance to chillax with a soooooothing massage.  There will also be a number of commercial and community stalls so you can purchase local produce or find out what local activities take place through out the year in the Southside – so get involved, ask questions and enjoy.

If you have your program you will also notice that the procession has been extended this year inline with popular demand.  You can follow the procession as it leaves Newlandsfield Road at 11am and heads through Shawlands, down Pollokshaws Road.and if you miss it here you can catch it as it turns into Alison Street or as it winds its way up Victoria Road and finally into the Festival Site via Queens Drive. If you are from the Southside then its time to be loud, be proud ………..

Festivities will continue from then on till 10pm – then its bed time unless you have plenty of energy and you want to take a trip to the Comedy Shed to see classic acts with Des Mclean, Patrick Rolink, Susie McCabe and Scott Gibson.  Oh the choices!  if you fancy this then you better break away from the live music and make your way over to the Shed as this starts at 8pm – tickets cost £10 available from Ticket Scotland.

Don’t forget folks that the Festival extends to Sunday the 27th with Picnic in the Park where there will be a full line up of bands on the Main Stage.  As it says its a picnic in the park so bring a hamper and plenty of nibbles to eat as you listen to some fantastic live music through out the day.