Scotland at APAP
Association of Performing Arts Presenters
Scottish artists at APAP
Five of Scotland’s top acts will be showcasing at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference in New York from 19-23 January 2007.
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The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) holds its annual conference and showcasing event annually in New York. Now in its 50th year, the conference brings together more than 4,000 performing arts professionals for networking, professional development sessions, workshops, exhibitions and talks. |
This year the Scottish Arts Council and British Council Scotland are supporting some of Scotland’s best-known acts to appear in APAP’s showcasing arena.
| Over 1,000 performance showcases allow arts presenters to see musicians, dancers and actors in rehearsal and full production settings, in spaces and venues throughout New York City, giving artists and groups the opportunity to reach a professional audience from around the world. |
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Appearing at APAP 2007 are:
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Fraser Fifield
Award-winning singer Julie Fowlis
Traditional and contemporary folk band Back of the Moon
Highlands and Islands band Blazin’ Fiddles
Glasgow’s legendary Battlefield Band
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Bands will be hoping to meet American agents and to make professional connections for future touring and performing opportunities in the USA. |
In addition to the artists performing at APAP showcases, a number of professionals from the Scottish music, dance and drama scenes are attending the conference to forge international links for Scotland. |