Sounds like Govanhill

Mon 07 Aug, 7:00 – 9:00pm

McNeils, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH

Venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Ticketed, on a sliding scale.

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672154591477

‘Sounds like Govanhill’ is an evening of music and performance capturing the essences of Govanhill based on keen observations of a neighbourhood with its own unique character. Join us to hear music from Sean McGarvey, whose repertoire of original songs were composed using snippets of interviews with local people; speaking to the spirit and the diversity of this community and our love of a tall tale. He’ll be joined by a man who should need no introduction, Peter Mohan. Peter’s been hard at work recording his much-loved blog Cheers Govanhill over at glad.radio and we’re delighted to have him back at the festival reading excerpts to coincide with the launch of the podcast! Mohan’s wit and insight into the oddities of a place which is as weird as it is wonderful, is truly not to be missed.

Come along and see if it sounds like Govanhill tae you.

The Sheku Bayoh Campaign: Winning Justice

Organised by Stand Up to Racism

Mon 07 Aug, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ

Ticketed but free

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672105113487

Sheku Bayoh died in police custody in Kirkcaldy in 2015 after contact with multiple police officers. 7 years on, his family, who have described him as ‘Scotland’s George Floyd’, continue to battle for the truth and justice. A public inquiry looking into the role played by race in his death has exposed the institutional racism in our society. Now a retiring top police officer has admitted Police Scotland is ‘institutionally racist and discriminatory’. Join our panel discussing how we can win justice and change.

Irish Roots

Mon 07 Aug, 5:00 – 8:00pm

Dixon Halls, 656 Cathcart Rd, Glasgow G42 8AA

Ticketed but free

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672114210697

The influence of Irish migrants, especially from the North West of Ireland, on the development of the southside of Glasgow and on the towns and villages surrounding it, is an important part of Scotland’s history and our heritage. This event outlines the history of migration between Scotland and Ireland and aims to challenge some of the myths that exist about the Irish in Scotland. Rather than a definitive history, it will capture some of the richness of Irish life in the southside and the ways that the Irish who made their home here contributed to its vibrant community life too.

5:00 – 5:15pm

Govanhill Baths Archive & Heritage
Paula Larkin

5:15 – 6:00pm

Researching your Irish Family History
Dr Irene O’Brien, Glasgow City Archives
Dr Irene O’Brien, Glasgow City Archivist and specialist in Irish Family History will talk about all the facilities and resources you can use to research your family history.

6.00 – 7.00pm

Little Donegal – The Irish in the Gorbals and Govanhill, 2nd Edition by Colm Bryce
Due to popular demand the 2nd Edition of Colm Bryce book ‘Little Donegal’ offers new chapters – The Irish in the Gorbals and Govanhill. The book traces the influence of Irish migrants to the southside of Glasgow, especially from the North West of Ireland, and how their lives affected the area they settled in. Irish people have been part of the history of Scotland since the Dál Riada tribe (the original ‘Scoti’) settled the West coast from 400CE onwards. They were there as places like Glasgow began to grow in the 17th and 18th centuries; and they were a part of all the stages of development of cities like Glasgow and the towns and villages surrounding it, including Govanhill.

7.00 – 8:00pm

The Irish Revolution and Red Clydeside by Dave Sherry
This pamphlet explores the role of ordinary women and men during the great wave of struggles that swept Ireland and Clydeside in the period immediately before, during and after the First World War – the period of Red Clydeside (1910 -1923). It will cover Irish immigration, the Great Unrest (notably the Belfast Dock Strike and the Dublin Lock-out), the Suffragettes, the Irish Home Rule Crisis, the Easter Rising, the anti- war movement, the munitions strikes, the rent strikes, the post war struggles – including the struggle against unemployment, the Irish War of Independence and the partition of Ireland and the Irish Civil War. It will show how these events were part and parcel of an international struggle that inspired revolution across Europe and colonial rebellion.

Words and Music @ MILK Cafe

Mon 07 Aug, 6:30 – 9:00pm

MILK Cafe, 452 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8YU

No booking required

MILK Café is a small ground floor café which has no lip on the door. Unfortunately, it is unsuitable for wheelchair access and facilities due to limited venue capacity and lack of accessible toilets.
Words and Music at MILK Café is one of Scotland’s longest running open mic nights, dedicated to both spoken word and music. Hosted by poets Jen Hughes and Gayle Smith. LGBT friendly. We’ve met on the first Monday of every month since 1990.
Slots are five minutes. Please get in touch with us at wordsandmusicglasgow@googlemail.com to guarantee a slot. Those who turn up on the night are on a first come first serve basis. Please contact us if you’re running late or need to leave early.

Rumpus Summer Yard Club

Mon 07 to Wed 09 Aug, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Rumpus Room, Langside Ln, Glasgow G42 8BH

This year to coincide with GIFC, Rumpus Room will be running their annual Rumpus Summer Yard Club for ages 7+ Open and free to all kids from 7-12 y/o, come and join artists and play workers to created artworks, enjoy free-play, cooking, gardening, building and more!