Celtic Connections Celtic Connections The Celtic Connections festival started in 1994 in Glasgow, Scotland, and has since been held every January. Featuring over 300 concerts, ceilidhs, talks, free events, late night sessions and workshops, the festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and also features international folk, roots and world music artists. The festival is produced and promoted by Glasgow’s Concert Halls. Donald Shaw, a founding member of Capercaillie, was appointed Celtic Connections Artistic Director in 2006. Shaw announced in February 2018 that he would be stepping aside from the role. At the core of the festival is the Education
Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Highland Athletics Club. About 500 people attended the first year. The festival grew into an annual event in Olcott. In 2016 it occupied over 11 acres on the lakeside of Krull Park, had representation from about 40 Scottish clans, and included cultural and athletic demonstrations as well as Celtic music. The festival has three stages with musical acts, including bands, dance groups and bag pipe bands. The Celtic Arts Stage features solo acts and small groups. The Glen Stage allows guests to sit on the grass and enjoy the music while overlooking Lake Ontario. The Pavilion Stage, the first stage