Music in the University

‘Music in the University’ is the umbrella term for all public facing music events that the University offers. It is a core public engagement offering for University of Glasgow: a key part of our civic engagement and important longstanding social and wellbeing initiative for our internal and external university communities.

We provide free and affordable access to world class music from concerts and gigs, to learning and participation events, to research. All events are open for anyone to attend, regardless of any relationship with the University. The programme works closely with the internationally renowned professional Scottish music sector and has partner organisations both in the UK and beyond. We collaborate across all University of Glasgow departments, research initiatives, public facing conferences and events, development and alumni initiatives.

Music in the University has expanded exponentially since Covid19, with our public telling us they have a renewed enthusiasm for live music. We also offer many concerts and musical events as livestreams via our Youtube channel. In 2022-2023 we delivered 218 musical events, attended by 12,650 people in person, and 4,673 engaging via our livestream service. Our audience is extremely diverse, made up of students, staff, wider local community and beyond.

The Ferguson Bequest generously funds most of our artistic fees. We rely on fundraising and support to ensure we can continue to offer free and affordable concerts here across our UK campuses. If you would like to support us, collaborate with us, or have some ideas for our programme please get in touch with Music Development via email: music-development@glasgow.ac.uk