Celtic Connections and is an integral and vibrant part of cultural life in Glasgow, with the economic impact on the city reaching £5.8 million in 2007. The festival actively promotes artistic links and cultural exchange across countries, reinforced by Showcase Scotland which brought 200 music industry delegates from 35 different countries to Scotland looking to book Scottish bands for festivals abroad in 2008. The 2008 festival opened with the Common Ground concert where many of the artists taking part in the event performed together. Donald Shaw, artistic director of the festival, spoke about the future of Celtic Connections as well as the
Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival is an annual music festival held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2019 festival is scheduled for April 12–14 in Fort Lauderdale. Founded by Huka Entertainment and the Rock The Ocean Foundation, the annual spring festival aimed to raise awareness and support for ocean conservation. A portion of the ticket proceeds goes to charity, and as of 2016 over $300,000 has been raised for ocean conservation. The festival features multiple stages of live entertainment with a focus on country, rock and a variety of