Inside a geodesic dome in George Square, in the heart of the city, this immersive 30 minute audio-visual event invites you to get inside the beating hearts and heads of athletes who dedicate their lives to their sport at incredible cost.
Wearing headphones and vibrating Subpacs attached to your body and surrounded by projections you will enter into the world of the athletes and experience their hopes, their dreams and their adrenaline-fuelled victories.
Created by Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls) and Leonie Rae Gasson, with Garry Boyle, Emily James and Jamie Wardrop. Presented by Raw Material and Pachamama Productions.
Suitable for all ages and fully accessible. Beats Per Minute will involve the use of strobe lighting, projection and Subpac technology. Women that are pregnant or who could possibly be pregnant should not use the SUBPAC. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend and strongly discourage usage of a SUBPAC by any persons with a pacemaker or other internal implanted bodily devices whatsoever.
Wearing headphones and vibrating Subpacs attached to your body and surrounded by projections you will enter into the world of the athletes and experience their hopes, their dreams and their adrenaline-fuelled victories.
Created by Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls) and Leonie Rae Gasson, with Garry Boyle, Emily James and Jamie Wardrop. Presented by Raw Material and Pachamama Productions.
Suitable for all ages and fully accessible. Beats Per Minute will involve the use of strobe lighting, projection and Subpac technology. Women that are pregnant or who could possibly be pregnant should not use the SUBPAC. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend and strongly discourage usage of a SUBPAC by any persons with a pacemaker or other internal implanted bodily devices whatsoever.
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George Square, Glasgow
1 - 12 August 2018 |
FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
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1 Aug: Every half hour from 4pm - 9:30pm as part of The Great Big Opening Party (a ticketed event).
2 - 9 Aug: Every half hour from 10am - 9:30pm
10 & 12 Aug: Every half hour from 10am - 3:30pm
2 - 9 Aug: Every half hour from 10am - 9:30pm
10 & 12 Aug: Every half hour from 10am - 3:30pm
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BEATS PER MINUTE: BPM SHOWDOWN
11 Aug:
3pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6pm, 7pm - 8pm, 9pm - 9:45pm 12 Aug: 5pm - 6pm, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, 8pm - 9pm, 9:15pm - 10pm |
Over the final weekend of Festival 2018 join us inside the geodesic dome in George Square for a high-octane, audio-visual showdown dance party.
As the audience gather, mingle and dance inside the immersive dome surrounded by mind-blowing, colourful video projections, pop-up live performers will appear on raised platforms. Dancers, singers, acrobats and DJ’s combine in a symphony to endurance. Featuring stunning live performances from Patricia Panther (Glasgow Girls), Chisato Minamimura (London Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony), DJ Letitia Pleiades, Jamie Rea and some of Scotland's most brilliant young acrobats performing jaw dropping moves, this exclusive finale event is the perfect way to celebrate reaching the festival finish line with friends. Age recommendation 10+. Limited capacity: Book Now! Please note this is a standing event. There will be space for wheelchair users, and some folding chairs are available upon request when arriving. BPM Showdown will involve the use of strobe lighting and projection. Subpacs available for deaf audience members, please advise when booking. TICKETS: £12.50 |
Supported by GEO3, Black Light, Slate Room Recording Studio, National Theatre of Scotland, Solar Bear, Tramway, Silent Events and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.