GIOfest XVIII 26–28 NOVEMBER 2026 · GLASGOW Three days of free concerts, workshops and conversation across Glasgow School of Art, The Old Hairdresser’s and the University of Glasgow. Open to staff and students across all Schools and the wider public. Explore connections across the arts, sciences, technology, health and education. No specialist musical knowledge needed. THU 26 NOV · 5–8:30pm Opening Night: GIOglobal & Sounding At Sea Glasgow School of Art, Reid Building Film, networked performance and the premiere of Sounding At Sea, bringing together virtual reality, movement and marine ecology. The evening concludes with Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra in collective improvisation. Sounding At Sea: VR Workshop FRI 27 NOV · 11am–2pm Sounding At Sea: VR Workshop ARC XR Lab, Advanced Research Centre Explore an underwater world as an orca. Marine sound, ecology and VR; 30-minute sessions, eight places per slot. FRI 27 NOV · 7–10pm The George Lyle Commission & GIO Small Groups The Old Hairdresser’s A new work by Isaac Gunnoo for the George Lyle Commission, followed by GIO’s small-group performances: unexpected combinations of musicians exploring sound and collaboration. GIObabies SAT 28 NOV · 10–11am GIObabies University of Glasgow Concert Hall Playful improvisation and sound-making for children aged 0–5 and their carers. Improvising Care SAT 28 NOV · 11am–12:30pm Improvising Care Gilbert Scott Building, Room 255 (Humanity LT) Prof. Tia DeNora and Prof. Raymond MacDonald discuss music, relationships and care. GIOdynamics SAT 28 NOV · 12–2pm GIOdynamics Venue: please check booking page Try collective improvisation. Open to everyone; no musical experience required. Final Night Concert SAT 28 NOV · 7–10pm Final Night Concert University of Glasgow Concert Hall GIO with Maggie Nicols, Rie Nakajima, Corey Mwamba, Robert Burke and Anna Kaluza. Rie Nakajima performing Rie Nakajima joins GIO for the final night concert. Photo: Perottino. Plan your festival GIOfest XVIII runs from 26–28 November, hosted in part at the University of Glasgow. Full programme and free booking → www.glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com Best wishes, Dr Maria Sappho Lecturer in Creative Sound Design and Composition University of Glasgow Maria.Sappho@glasgow.ac.uk

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