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SWG3

SWG3: OPTIKA An Introduction to Immersive Creative Practice - Music is the Answer: Commonwealth arts and music programme

Tickets: Free - ticket required

This event is run by an external organisation but takes place in a Glasgow Life venue. Glasgow Life does not take any responsibility for this event including the communication of any cancellations or rearrangements, or the ticket sales for this event.
Dates and times: Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th Jul 2026
1:00pm
Age: 15+
Venue: SWG3

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Introduction to immersive visual art, projection, realtime creative technologies and collaborative experimentation through low-tech practical activities inspired by the development of OPTIKA.

A part of a free, youth‑led celebration of street art and music in Glasgow. Open to young people from Govan, Partick, Yorkhill and Anderston, the four‑week programme offers hands-on workshops in graffiti, street art and electronic music. Led by artists and DJs, young people learn real skills and finish with a high‑energy showcase of murals and live music.

Over three action-packed weeks, participants will explore DJing, music production, digital creativity and street art, work alongside professional artists and musicians, and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of the biggest names playing SWG3 this summer.

OPTIKA: An Introduction to Immersive Creative Practice is for young people aged 15-25

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