Upcoming and past events
Come and see us! Most of our performances are free.
Saturday 17 June 2023: Kibble Palace concert in Westfest (proceeds to charity)
Saturday 17 December 2022: Folk Carols in the Pub
Saturday 3 September 2022: Glasgow Shanty Day
(There followed a surprisingly long gap in our performing schedule, for some reason)
Saturday 14 March 2020, 7.30pm, CCA Glasgow: Gaelictronica
Spot in a concert with Barbara Morgenstern and others (first half)
Details here: https://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/ceol-is-craic-gaelictronica
We are the "Gaelic choral group" (er, no)!
Spot in a concert with Barbara Morgenstern and others (first half)
Details here: https://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/ceol-is-craic-gaelictronica
We are the "Gaelic choral group" (er, no)!
Monday 10 February 2020, 7–9pm, SDTA
Workshop by Mairi Morrison on Gaelic psalm singing, the free-time "lining-out" of the Western Isles. The workshop is open to the public (£7 on the door) but please be there about 6.50 to check in and start singing at 7pm.
Workshop by Mairi Morrison on Gaelic psalm singing, the free-time "lining-out" of the Western Isles. The workshop is open to the public (£7 on the door) but please be there about 6.50 to check in and start singing at 7pm.
Sunday 1 December 2019, 1.15–1.45pm, Ruthven Lane
Part of the West End Christmas Lights Switch On
Part of the West End Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 21 September 2019, 7.30pm onwards
Glasgow Shanty Day: short spot in the evening concert aboard the Tall Ship Glenlee at the Riverside Museum
Glasgow Shanty Day: short spot in the evening concert aboard the Tall Ship Glenlee at the Riverside Museum
Sunday 23 June 2019, 7.30pm, Kibble Palace
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival
Free, donations in aid of the Refugee Survival Trust
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival
Free, donations in aid of the Refugee Survival Trust
Sunday 23 June 2019, 2.30pm (20 mins)
Queen Margaret Drive Festival
Running order here. Also featuring our friends Annorlunda
Queen Margaret Drive Festival
Running order here. Also featuring our friends Annorlunda
Monday 10 June 2019, 7pm, SDTA
Workshop by Zoe Katsilerou on rembetiko, the bluesy chançon of the café subculture of Greek cities in the first half of the twentieth century. This is a rare opportunity in Scotland to sing and learn about this distinctive and intriguing style. The workshop is open to the public (£7 on the door) but please be there about 6.50 to check in and start singing at 7pm.
Workshop by Zoe Katsilerou on rembetiko, the bluesy chançon of the café subculture of Greek cities in the first half of the twentieth century. This is a rare opportunity in Scotland to sing and learn about this distinctive and intriguing style. The workshop is open to the public (£7 on the door) but please be there about 6.50 to check in and start singing at 7pm.
Saturday 18 May 2019 4.20pm. King George V Park, Carmunnock G76 9BZ. Programme here.
Carmunnock Gala
Carmunnock Gala
Friday 21 December 2018, 4.30pm, Woodands Community Garden
Solstice celebration
Solstice celebration
Tuesday 11 December 2018, Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall St G41 1BA
Community meal
Community meal
Saturday 7 July 2018, Kelvingrove Bandstand, 3–3.30pm
Community talent showcase
Community talent showcase
Sunday 24 June 2018, 7.30pm, Kibble Palace
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival and Refugee Festival Scotland
Free, donations in aid of Refuweegee
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival and Refugee Festival Scotland
Free, donations in aid of Refuweegee
VB at The Big Lunch, Queen Margaret Drive, Sunday 24 June 1–1.30pm
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/children-and-families/the-great-street-play-and-the-big-lunch/
https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/thebiglunchhomepage
Outdoor performance, bit of a warmup for our big summer concert!
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/children-and-families/the-great-street-play-and-the-big-lunch/
https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/thebiglunchhomepage
Outdoor performance, bit of a warmup for our big summer concert!
Saturday 16 June 2018, Mansfield Park, 3.45pm for 30 mins
Outdoor performance in the West End Festival
Outdoor performance in the West End Festival
Saturday 16 December 2017, 2pm onwards, Dram! 232 Woodlands Rd, G3 6ND
Short performance at Folk Carols in the Pub
Short performance at Folk Carols in the Pub
Sunday 26 November 2017, 2.30pm, Vinicombe St, G12 8BE
Byres Rd Christmas lights switch-on
Byres Rd Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday 25 November 2017, 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT!
Renfield St Stephen's, 260 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP
Details here
Renfield St Stephen's, 260 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP
Details here
Saturday 4 November 2017, 2.30pm
Short performance at the Auld Kirk Museum, Kirkintilloch
Short performance at the Auld Kirk Museum, Kirkintilloch
Monday 16 October 2017, 7–9pm, SDTA, 101 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JE
Gospel workshop led by Tony Backhouse
Open to all. £10 on the door (£5 for VB members)
https://www.facebook.com/events/119219798718725/
More here
Gospel workshop led by Tony Backhouse
Open to all. £10 on the door (£5 for VB members)
https://www.facebook.com/events/119219798718725/
More here
Sunday 25 June 2017, 7.30pm, Kibble Palace
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival and Refugee Week
Free, donations in aid of the Scottish Refugee Council
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/music-singing-and-choral/voicebeat-connecting-voices/
Summer concert as part of the West End Festival and Refugee Week
Free, donations in aid of the Scottish Refugee Council
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/music-singing-and-choral/voicebeat-connecting-voices/
Saturday 24 June 2017, 1.30pm, Kelvingrove Bandstand
"VOICE@THEBANDSTAND" (afternoon of choirs, free)
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/music-singing-and-choral/voice-thebandstand-2017/
(we are appearing but have been missed off the list in the brochure)
"VOICE@THEBANDSTAND" (afternoon of choirs, free)
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/music-singing-and-choral/voice-thebandstand-2017/
(we are appearing but have been missed off the list in the brochure)
Saturday 3 June, 1.30pm, Vinicombe St "piazza"
Singing in the street for 20 mins or so.
Singing in the street for 20 mins or so.
Saturday 13 May 2017, 11am, Kirkintilloch Auld Kirk Museum
Singing at the opening of "One Red Stitch", an exhibition to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Strathendrick Embroiderers' Guild
Singing at the opening of "One Red Stitch", an exhibition to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Strathendrick Embroiderers' Guild
Sunday 18 December 2016, 2.30-4 pm
Woodlands Community Garden winter warmer
117 West Prince's St, Glasgow G4 9BY
Woodlands Community Garden winter warmer
117 West Prince's St, Glasgow G4 9BY
Sunday 27 November 2016, 2pm (30mins), corner of Vinicombe St and Byres Rd
Part of a free Christmas-themed street performance
Part of a free Christmas-themed street performance
Saturday 26 November 2016, 6pm (30mins), corner of Vinicombe St and Byres Rd
St Andrew's Day Torchlight Parade
St Andrew's Day Torchlight Parade
Monday 14 November 2016, 11.35am, City Chambers
A few songs at the inauguration of Interfaith Glasgow
A few songs at the inauguration of Interfaith Glasgow
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Sunday 4 September 2016, 2.30pm, corner of Vinicombe St and Byres Rd
30-min set, at the Mini mela Saturday 18 June 2016, Kibble Palace, 7.30pm
Voicebeat Summer Concert Our big performance of the year! Full details here. Saturday 18 June 2016, Kelvingrove Bandstand, 2.05pm
Short performance as part of a free all-day choir festival called "Voice @ The Bandstand" (poster right) Saturday 30 April 2016, "Theories of community"
Free screening of art films including (at about 7.30pm) Sing Me a New Song, about the Kelvingrove Bandstand, with songs by Voicebeat Laurieston Arches, Cleland Lane, Gorbals https://www.facebook.com/events/980540932038801/ Sunday 20 December 2015, Dram!, 232 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6ND
Short performance as part of Folk Carols in the Pub Mon 14 December 2015, Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
Public workshop on folk carols led by members of Muldoon's Picnic Ties in with Folk Carols in the Pub Sun 23 November 2015, Buchanan Street at Nelson Mandela Place, 2–2.30pm
Style Mile Christmas Carnival Sat 24 October 2015, Netherton Community Centre, 358 Netherton Rd G13 1AX, 12 noon
Performance as part of the theme of "welcome" http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities/facilities/netherton-community-centre/Pages/default.aspx Map here |
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Sun 20 September 2015, Kelvingrove Bandstand, 3.15pm
"Sing me a new song" Performance of songs written specially this summer, also film showing at the Andrew Stewart Cinema, Gilmorehill at 2.30pm (both FREE) Full details here Poster downloadable, right Thu 30 July 2015, Merchant Square, 7–7.30pm
Performance in the Merchant City Festival. FREE Fri 24 July 2015, evening, 6.20–7pm and 9.40pm
"Sing me a new song" Performance at the Kelvingrove Bandstand of our new composition as well as some of our own songs. Also performing will be our songwriting mentors Robyn Stapleton and Claire Hastings, the Glad Café Community Choir and others. FREE Photos here. Sat 13 June 2015, 7.30pm, Kibble Palace: "Voicebeat: Celebrating Summer"
Annual free concert in the West End Festival and Refugee Festival Scotland, donations invited to Positive Action in Housing |
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Fri 5 June 2015, 5.55–6.15pm (note changed times), BBC Music at the Quay
Followed by audience participation in the One Show.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/bbc_music_at_the_quay_jun15
http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/r69mxj
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05x6dgc
Followed by audience participation in the One Show.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/bbc_music_at_the_quay_jun15
http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/r69mxj
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05x6dgc
26–28 April 2015
Weekend away at the College of the Holy Spirit, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae.
Accommodation still available for VB members and their guests. Day visits also possible (please let Harry/Karen know).
There will be a free public performance in the cathedral at 3pm on Sunday by Voicebeat and Largs Community Choir.
Weekend away at the College of the Holy Spirit, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae.
Accommodation still available for VB members and their guests. Day visits also possible (please let Harry/Karen know).
There will be a free public performance in the cathedral at 3pm on Sunday by Voicebeat and Largs Community Choir.
Monday 9 March 2015, 6–7pm (and thereafter on catchup)
"Ceol 's Craic" on Celtic Music Radio
95FM in the Glasgow area or online at http://www.celticmusicradio.net
Listen "again" at http://podcast.canstream.co.uk/celticmusic/index.php?id=15226
"Ceol 's Craic" on Celtic Music Radio
95FM in the Glasgow area or online at http://www.celticmusicradio.net
Listen "again" at http://podcast.canstream.co.uk/celticmusic/index.php?id=15226
Thu 22 January 2015, 1.30pm
Appearance on Celtic Music Radio in Celtic Connections (audio here)
Appearance on Celtic Music Radio in Celtic Connections (audio here)
Sat 20 December 2014, 2.30–5.30pm, Dram!, 232 Woodlands Rd G3 6ND
Guest spot at Folk Carols in the Pub hosted by Muldoon's Picnic
Free (donations towards costs welcome)
Guest spot at Folk Carols in the Pub hosted by Muldoon's Picnic
Free (donations towards costs welcome)
Mon 15 December 2014, 7pm–9.30pm, Glasgow University Chapel, University Avenue G12 8QQ
Public workshop on folk carols led by Harry Campbell and Katy Cooper of Muldoon's Picnic
Free (donations towards costs welcome)
Public workshop on folk carols led by Harry Campbell and Katy Cooper of Muldoon's Picnic
Free (donations towards costs welcome)
Tue 9 December 2014, 7.30pm
Guest spot at Soundroutes Christmas concert, Renfield St Stephen's Church, 260 Bath Street G2 4HZ
Guest spot at Soundroutes Christmas concert, Renfield St Stephen's Church, 260 Bath Street G2 4HZ
Sun 23 November 2014, 2.30pm, Buchanan St acoustic stage
20-min spot in "Christmas Carnival"
20-min spot in "Christmas Carnival"
Tue 17 September 2014 4.45pm
Performance at community festival hosted by Partick Housing Association at Partick Burgh Halls (free)
News report here.
Performance at community festival hosted by Partick Housing Association at Partick Burgh Halls (free)
News report here.
Sat 14 September 2014 8pm
Performance and workshop in the Nonstuff Festival at Wiston Lodge near Biggar
Performance and workshop in the Nonstuff Festival at Wiston Lodge near Biggar
Sat 19 July 2014, 12–4pm (Voicebeat from 12.30pm)
Mandela Day celebration at the Hidden Gardens/Tramway, Albert Drive
http://thehiddengardens.org.uk/mandela-celebration.php
Mandela Day celebration at the Hidden Gardens/Tramway, Albert Drive
http://thehiddengardens.org.uk/mandela-celebration.php
Mon 17 March 2014 7.30 to 9.30pm
Workshop from Brendan Taaffe, open to all
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall (The Tryst), Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
£7 for non-VB-members, £5 concessions. Poster/flyer here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/793586530670396/
Workshop from Brendan Taaffe, open to all
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall (The Tryst), Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
£7 for non-VB-members, £5 concessions. Poster/flyer here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/793586530670396/
Sun 16 March 2014 8pm
NonStuff launch party
https://www.facebook.com/events/576867662407306
http://nonstuff.co.uk/
Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Rd G41 2HG
NonStuff launch party
https://www.facebook.com/events/576867662407306
http://nonstuff.co.uk/
Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Rd G41 2HG
Wed 19 December 2013 6.30pm
Woodlands Community Garden
Woodlands Community Garden
Sun 15 December 2013 3.30pm
Folk Carols in the Pub (open access free public singing event)
Dram!, 232 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6ND
Folk Carols in the Pub (open access free public singing event)
Dram!, 232 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6ND
Mon 9 December 2013 7.15–9.15pm
Public workshop for Folk Carols in the Pub led by members of Muldoon's Picnic
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall, Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
£5 (£3.50 for VB members)
Public workshop for Folk Carols in the Pub led by members of Muldoon's Picnic
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall, Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
£5 (£3.50 for VB members)
Mon 4 November 2013 7.30–9.30pm
Public workshop on shapenote (Sacred Harp) singing by Tim Eriksen
Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE (in the Grovepark Hall)
£8 (£5 for VB members)
Public workshop on shapenote (Sacred Harp) singing by Tim Eriksen
Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE (in the Grovepark Hall)
£8 (£5 for VB members)
Mon 14 October 2013 7.30–9.30pm
Public workshop with Kongero, £7 (£5 to VB members)
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall (The Tryst), Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
Co-hosted with Glasgow Madrigirls
Public workshop with Kongero, £7 (£5 to VB members)
Hillhead Baptist Church Hall (The Tryst), Cresswell St, Glasgow G12 8AE
Co-hosted with Glasgow Madrigirls
Sat 22 June 2013 8.15pm start, VB singing 9.20pm
Refugee Week Finale, Tron Theatre G1 5HB
Tickets £8 (£6) box office 0141 552 4267
Refugee Week Finale, Tron Theatre G1 5HB
Tickets £8 (£6) box office 0141 552 4267
Sat 15 June 2013 7.30pm
"Voicebeat: The First Ten Years" (end-of-anniversary-year concert in the West End Festival)
Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, FREE (donations requested in aid of the Glasgow Destitution Network)
Full info HERE
"Voicebeat: The First Ten Years" (end-of-anniversary-year concert in the West End Festival)
Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, FREE (donations requested in aid of the Glasgow Destitution Network)
Full info HERE
Sat 1 June 2013 12.15 (Victoria Gardens), 2pm and 3.30pm (Village Hall)
Strathyre Music Festival
http://balvaig.co.uk/festivals.html
Strathyre Music Festival
http://balvaig.co.uk/festivals.html
Sat 11 May 2013 1pm and 1.35pm
Two 20-min performances at the Voluntary Arts Week "Craft Bomb" in Glasgow Botanic Gardens (Kibble Palace if wet), FREE
http://www.theloveofit.org/voluntaryartsweek/whats-on/
Two 20-min performances at the Voluntary Arts Week "Craft Bomb" in Glasgow Botanic Gardens (Kibble Palace if wet), FREE
http://www.theloveofit.org/voluntaryartsweek/whats-on/
Sun 5 May 2013 7.30pm onwards
Pearce Institute, 840–860 Govan Rd G51 3UU
Voicebeat singing for about 30 mins as part of the "Cultural Day" celebrations of CAMASS, the Cameroonian Association
Tickets £10, must be booked in advance
Pearce Institute, 840–860 Govan Rd G51 3UU
Voicebeat singing for about 30 mins as part of the "Cultural Day" celebrations of CAMASS, the Cameroonian Association
Tickets £10, must be booked in advance
Sun 14 April 2013 4–11pm
Malawi benefit gig, McNeills pub, 106 Torrisdale St, Govanhill G42 8PH
Voicebeat (and Govanhill Voices) singing 6–6.30pm
Malawi benefit gig, McNeills pub, 106 Torrisdale St, Govanhill G42 8PH
Voicebeat (and Govanhill Voices) singing 6–6.30pm
Sun 3 February 2013 8pm
Celtic Connections: "Make the rafters roar" at Kelvingrove Museum with Mick West, Muldoon's Picnic etc
http://www.celticconnections.com/Events/Pages/Event.aspx?ev=583
Celtic Connections: "Make the rafters roar" at Kelvingrove Museum with Mick West, Muldoon's Picnic etc
http://www.celticconnections.com/Events/Pages/Event.aspx?ev=583
Sun 9 December 2012 4 to 7pm
Woodlands Community Garden
www.woodlandscommunitygarden.org.uk
Voicebeat singing around 4.30pm
Woodlands Community Garden
www.woodlandscommunitygarden.org.uk
Voicebeat singing around 4.30pm
Friday 30 November 2012 7pm onwards – more here
Folk Carols in the Pub, with some songs from Voicebeat
Folk Carols in the Pub, with some songs from Voicebeat
Saturday 17 November 2012, 7.30pm – more here
Tenth Anniversary Concert and CD Launch (Adelaide's, Bath St, G2 4HZ)
Tenth Anniversary Concert and CD Launch (Adelaide's, Bath St, G2 4HZ)
Thursday 16 August 2012 6.30pm (Voicebeat singing at about 8pm)
Evening Times Community Champion awards ceremony, Glasgow University Union – press photos
Evening Times Community Champion awards ceremony, Glasgow University Union – press photos
Friday 22 June 2012, 7.30pm (free, contributions to the Glasgow Destitution Network)
Concert for Scottish Refugee Week at St Silas' Church, Park Road G4 9JE – flyer
Concert for Scottish Refugee Week at St Silas' Church, Park Road G4 9JE – flyer
Saturday 16 June 2012, 3.30pm
Short outdoor performance, Buchanan St outside Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Short outdoor performance, Buchanan St outside Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Saturday 31 March 2012, 7.30pm (singing at 9pm)
Concert for Earth Hour, St Margaret's Church, Newlands G43 2DS
Concert for Earth Hour, St Margaret's Church, Newlands G43 2DS
Sunday 25 March 2012, 7pm
UN Association Fundraiser at Òran Mór G12 8QX
UN Association Fundraiser at Òran Mór G12 8QX
Saturday 17 March 2012, 1.40–2.05pm
Bengali Performing Arts festival, Eastwood Theatre G46 6UG – flyer
Bengali Performing Arts festival, Eastwood Theatre G46 6UG – flyer
Thursday 8 March 2012, 7–7.20pm
International Women's Day, The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane G2 6PH
International Women's Day, The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane G2 6PH
Saturday 4 February 2012, 12.30pm
Singing campaign songs at Govanhill Baths
Singing campaign songs at Govanhill Baths
Saturday 17 December 2011, 3.30–6pm
Spot in "Folk Carols in the Pub", Dram! pub G3 6ND (free event hosted by Muldoon's Picnic)
Spot in "Folk Carols in the Pub", Dram! pub G3 6ND (free event hosted by Muldoon's Picnic)
Monday 12 December 2011, 7–9.30pm
Folk carols workshop, Hillhead Baptists G12 8AE
Folk carols workshop, Hillhead Baptists G12 8AE
Saturday 6 August 2011
Busking at Gorbals Healthy Living Network at Gorbals Rose Garden
Busking at Gorbals Healthy Living Network at Gorbals Rose Garden
Sunday 24 July 2011
Events Square at the Riverside Museum, free event organised by Water Aid
Events Square at the Riverside Museum, free event organised by Water Aid
Friday 1 July 2011
Concert for Water Aid at St Silas Church, Glasgow
Concert for Water Aid at St Silas Church, Glasgow
Saturday 11 June 2011
Lansdowne Art Adventure Day (free)
Lansdowne Art Adventure Day (free)
Saturday 28 May 2011
Partick Folk Festival
Partick Folk Festival
Saturday 20 May 2011
Knightswood Congregational Church, fundraiser (led by Maggie)
Knightswood Congregational Church, fundraiser (led by Maggie)
Saturday 30 April 2011
Streetland Festival, Govanhill (free)
Streetland Festival, Govanhill (free)
