LTB 25: The Big Gig
Get ready for The Big Gig, an amazing showcase of the extraordinary musical talent of youth from Aberdeen and the wider North East of Scotland! Taking centre stage at Aberdeen’s iconic Music Hall, this youth led concert promises an unforgettable experience for all.
Featuring captivating performances from SC&T Youth, Big Noise Torry, Aberdeen City Music Service, Aberdeenshire Music Service and sound’s Get Creative Ensemble, The Big Gig will highlight the diverse musical talents of young artists in our community. But that’s not all – the grand finale will be a spectacular collaborative performance, bringing together the talented young people from all participating organisations for a truly magnificent finale.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! In the lead-up to the event, NESCol students from the Film and TV Department will capture behind-the-scenes footage, documenting the journey and anticipation building up to The Big Gig. This exclusive video will be premiered during the collaborative set.
Mark your calendars and spread the word – The Big Gig is a not-to-be-missed event celebrating the vibrancy and talent of youth in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. We can’t wait to see you there for a concert filled with incredible music!
Free but ticketed
SC&T Youth
SC&T Youth offers a year-round program of engaging and high-quality opportunities for young people aged 6-26 with an interest in Scottish Traditional music, extending across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and beyond. Every Tuesday during term time, the SC&T Youth performance group, composed of young musicians from various locations in the City and Shire, meet to play music, collaborate on new sets, and collectively learn and develop their musical skills whilst making valuable friendships too!
Email: youth@scottishculture.org Website: https://scottishculture.org Social Media: @scatyouth
Big Noise Torry
Big Noise Torry is a music and social change programme delivered by Sistema Scotland. They work with over 750 children and young people from the Torry community, from babies/toddlers in Little Noise, nursery and primary school-aged children, to older young people at Lochside Academy, plus children who live in Torry but attend school elsewhere.
Website: https://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/big-noise/torry/ Social Media: @bignoisetorry
sound
sound is a new music incubator based in North East Scotland which aims to increase access to new music, encourage excellence and experimentation, and nurture talent. It achieves this through a variety of activities including the annual soundfestival, a composer support programme, and Get Creative, a year-round youth programme.
sound’s monthly Get Creative workshops prompt the creation, improvisation and exploration of new music collaboratively. Led by composers and music educators, the Get Creative Ensemble for 12-18 year olds allows participants of grade 2-3 level and above to explore creativity and music through improvisation, group composition, making graphic scores and playing contemporary works.
Website: sound-scotland.co.uk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/soundscotland Instagram: www.instagram.com/soundfestival/ Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/soundscotland.bsky.social
Aberdeen City Music Service
Aberdeen City Council’s Music Service provides instrumental and vocal tuition to thousands of children across Aberdeen City. In addition to this, the service runs a busy Music Centre with around 13 groups who meet on a regular basis to rehearse. Two of these groups, the Intermediate Wind Band and Folk Collective, will feature in this performance.
Facebook – Aberdeen City Music Service
Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning 1st – 15th June 2025 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, film, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city.
With over 25 events across 15 days, this year’s festival invites artists and audiences to step into the unknown – with stories being told in new and exciting ways on our stages as well as unusual indoor and outdoor locations.
Light the Blue offers something for everyone – whether you’re a young person, a family or interested in seeing work in the early stages of development. Join us in June for an unmissable fortnight of creativity, conversation and connection.
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Dates & Booking
Jun. 15, 2025 6:00pm
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