Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar Federation (BMG) Festival & Rally
The LGMA was proud to host the 2008 BMG Rally
29th February to 2nd March 2008
Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride
This page has information on the Rally Programme, the venue and facilities.
The Rally is open to players and non-players alike. While the competitions and some of the workshops are intended for players only, there is plenty to interest non-players, who can browse the exhibition stalls and come along to the opening concert, go to one of the Come & Try workshops, join us at the ceilidh, competition sessions or open stage.
This event is one of the highlights of the BMG Federation's calendar. It is an exciting opportunity to meet other players, hear mini recitals, enter competitions, attend workshops and visit stalls. The Rally is a weekend event with a friendly atmosphere.
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Opening Concert - Brejeiro
Fri 7:30 pm Tickets £12, (£10 for BMG members, £6 for all under 18s) 
Brejeiro is an exciting new acoustic group that specialises in the Choro style of music from Brazil. Twin mandolins play haunting melodies over pulsating rhythm guitar, all propelled by dynamic latin percussion that makes dancing irresistible. Brejeiro mix traditional Choro tunes with contemporary songs and original compositions in a vibrant show. Review from Bath Chronicle of Brejeiro at the Bath Fringe Festival 2005 The first act of the night was Brejeiro, a quartet that specialize in Brazilian music. The slinky Brazilian music went down a treat in the room. "As it enters the ear" jazz guitarist Eddie Condon once asked "Does the music come in like broken glass or does it come in like honey?" Brejeiro's music was honey all the way. Mini Recitals Throughout Saturday 1st March, Rally visitors can listen to a selection of short talks and classical or jazz performances from some of our tutors and guests, and join in with traditional musical sessions and sing-songs. These activities are covered in the £3 day pass fee for audience members, and are free to workshop participants and competition entrants. Exhibition Stalls The exhibition area will have stalls and exhibitions from local and national businesses and organisations. Visitors to the rally will be able to browse this area at all times during the rally weekend. If you would like to exhibit at the rally or advertise in the printed programme, please contact Lynn at the LGMA for more information. Email membership@mandolinscotland.org |
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Workshops
Sat from 11am The workshops will start at 10:45am on Saturday morning, and there will be four timeslots for workshops, each lasting about an hour, with the last slot ending at about 5pm. No matter which of our fretted instruments you play there will be something on offer for you. Each workshop costs £7 to attend. (£5 for BMG members, £3 for all under 18s)
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Mass Orchestra
Sat 5:30pm An orchestra of all Rally participants will play three different pieces. The programme will include the well known "Federation March". Free entry with Day Pass, and free to competitors and workshop participants. |
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Open Stage
Sat 8:30 pm Change of venue: The Open stage will now take place at the Bruce Hotel, East Kilbride, and not at the main venue at the Murray Owen Centre. Transport from the Murray Owen Centre to the new venue will be available. This will be an opportunity for players to perform their musical party pieces, and for the audience to enjoy a wide variety of talent. It takes place between the Rally Dinner and the Ceilidh. Free entry with Day Pass, and free to competitors and workshop participants. |
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Dinner & Ceilidh
Sat 7:00pm and 10:30 pm Change of venue: Both the Dinner and the Ceilidh will now take place at the Bruce Hotel, East Kilbride, and not at the main venue at the Murray Owen Centre. Transport from the Murray Owen Centre to the new venue will be available. Get your tartans on for some traditional Scottish partying! Dinner must be booked in advance. |
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Competitions
Sun from 10am Competitions will last for most of the day on Sunday, and audiences are encouraged to come along and enjoy the sounds of some of the country's best amateur players of plucked instruments. A day pass for access to any competition is £3, and is free to workshop participants and competition entrants. (Competitions will be run in three areas in tandem.) Free entry with Day Pass, and free to competitors and workshop participants. A full syllabus of contests can be downloded from the BMG website, as can BMG competition rules. |
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Sponsors
Elixir Strings
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Folk Revolution
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GT Design |
South Lanarkshire Council
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Moon Guitars
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The Venues
Murray Owen Centre,
1 Liddell Grove,
Murray,
East Kilbride
G75 9AD
An excellent modern community centre with large café area, meeting rooms which will be used
for workshops, a multi purpose hall for our orchestral performances as well
as the Friday night opening concert.
Local shops are a two minute walk away from the centre.
The Bruce Flagship Hotel,
35 Cornwall Street,
East Kilbride
G74 1AF
The Hotel's large function room will be the venue for the Saturday evening meal, Open Stage and Ceilidh. The
Dolan Leisure Pool is just across the road, and an ice rink, cinemas and shops are literally right on
its doorstep, as it adjoins Europe's largest shopping mall.
Food
There will be a caterer on site at the Murray Owen Centre on both Saturday and Sunday, offering light snacks throughout the
day. The Rally Dinner on Saturday at the Bruce Hotel has to be booked and paid in advance.
If you need any help, advice or further info, please contact Ian (LGMA Secretary) on
Email: secretary@mandolinscotland.org