Govan Music Festival unveils 2025 programme

Govan Music Festival has unveiled the programme for its fourth annual edition, taking place March 26-29th. 

The festival has a cultural regeneration agenda at its heart, bringing a mix of music to the area.  

With the new Govan-Partick Bridge opening up access to Govan for visitors from across Glasgow, organisers say they hope to attract their biggest audience yet. 

Govan Music Festival events range from free to £15, from world music and Flamenco dancing to a hip-hop event for the recovery community. 

Diversity

Organisers say the programme reflects the diversity of Govan and its people and encourages audiences to embrace a new, lighter, brighter season. 

Visitors can expect world, fusion, classical and rap music shows involving around 300 musicians and participants, including pupils from across Govan’s primary schools. 

• Some of the 300 participants at the festival

Paul MacAlindin, Artistic Director of The Glasgow Barons and Govan Music Festival, said: “We have a new bridge in Govan, and that means new connections and new opportunities to showcase the best of our home.  

“There is an incredible creative community in Govan and this festival gives that talent a platform and lets us engage with so many people across the area.  

“Each year we aim to make a substantial contribution to the revitalisation of Govan. We know the power music has to make a difference and that’s what drives us. We’re amplifying Govan’s voice through music and hope to welcome as many people to experience that with us this spring.” 

Highlights include a headline performance from Glasgow singer songwriter Becci Wallace, alongside Govan-based rapper Steg G at the Fairfield Club on Wednesday March 26. 

We have a new bridge in Govan, and that means new connections and new opportunities to showcase the best of our home.  

Paul MacAlindin

A World Music Night at Govan and Linthouse Parish Church will see feature refugee and asylum seeker music group Musicians in Exile, soul folk artist  Ant Thomaz  and Tu Flamenco  dance group. 

The festival also marks the first birthday of FREED UP – an organisation which rolls out sober events and entertainment for recovery communities and all those looking for a sober night out.  

The Four Barons String Quartet will perform in Kinning Park Complex, while the Glasgow Barons Orchestra will be serving up three exciting concertos by Bach, Sweeney and Piazzolla, conducted by Paul MacAlindin.  

The festival will open with a free Govan Schools Concert at Fairfield Club. Govan Music Festival is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

• Paul MacAlindin, Artistic Director of The Glasgow Barons and Govan Music Festival

Tickets for this year’s festival are on sale now at www.glasgowbarons.com/govan-music-festival-2025.