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The Festival brings together and presents the best
young performers and performing companies. It is a unique
multi-arts event and has a reputation for attracting some
of the finest young dance companies, classical dance academies,
youth orchestras, bands and music ensembles from around the
world.
"One of the cultural highlights of the year"
Deputy First Minister, Scottish Executive
Over the last two festivals approximately 1900 young performers
and over 50 groups have taken part.
"We will always hold our time at AIYF in a very special
place in our hearts. It is truly the best event we have ever
attended"
Kupalo Ukrainian Dancers, Canada
"There are some things that you just can't put into words.
Some experiences change you in ways you never could have imagined."
Festival participant
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The Aberdeen International Youth Festival organises the World's
premiere participatory youth arts festival, with up to 1000
participants and over 70 events during the two week period.
The Festival is also a catalyst for the creation of new work
and creative activity, with an education programme and artistic
collaborations with organisations throughout Scotland:
The Dance Summer School - a two week residential dance school
attracting over 100 students
The Trad Music Project - a residential traditional music course,
which has produced Ceol Mor
Opera Garden - opera created, produced and rehearsed in Aberdeen
over a six week period
Grampian Youth Orchestra - a regional youth orchestra, with
performances and rehearsals throughout the year
Collaborations including:
The Home Project - AIYF produced the National Theatre of Scotland's
their first performance in Aberdeen
AIYF Compose! - collaboration with University of Aberdeen
Music Prize to launch a young composers prize.
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