Our YMT (Youth Media Team) went to AIYF International Dance Gala at His Majesty’s Theatre on 31st July and saw amazing performances. In Act One the performers showed big class with their type of dance, and let’s not forget about beautiful outfits, the audience really liked it and couldn’t wait to see more. Sadly Act One had to end but we were happy to know that there is Act Two to see.
On the 26th of July 2014 our Youth Media Team took part in the AIYF International Parade and Party, which included all of the amazing acts of this year’s Aberdeen International Youth Festival. The Parade started off in Aberdeen’s Art Centre and made its way down Bridge Street, ending its exciting march on George Street.
On the 27th of July, a couple of members from Youth Media went along to the Music Hall for the welcome ceremony. The welcome ceremony is a huge occasion where all the participants come together to mark the start of AIYF.
Our wonderful Youth Media Team went to see the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Opera Song Studio on Monday 28th July 2014. The performance was breathtaking and it was lovely to hear how beautiful and talented the performers were. We were glad to hear outstanding pianists that helped our stars shine even brighter.
On 26th July 2014 our Youth Media Team (YMT) went to have a look at Oxford Lieder Young Artists by Kangmin Justin Kim and Sachika Taniyama. Their performance was unique as Kangmin sang German opera with very high pitched voice which made everyone very impressed by his talent. Young and talented Sachika had a great performance with Kangmin as pianist and both of them deserve a big applause.
On Friday the 25th of July, our Youth Media Team went to a cultural performance at Garthdee in Aberdeen for the International Concert. The performances included countries that came from different continents and corners of the world.
shmuFM's Youth Radio Project interviewed brilliant local musician Daniel Mutch on Monday the 28th's YRP show, following Daniel's performance at the Lemon Tree's Freshly Squeezed event as part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
Whilst on the show, Daniel debuted one of his new, original tracks, entitled Cullen Sands.
On Sunday 20th July, our Youth Media Team went to see a magical performance by young people from the North-East at Aberdeen Arts Centre and Theatre (ACT Aberdeen) called 'Four Seasons'. The performance showed showed great class and very young talented dancers.
shmu's Youth Media Team have landed the prestigious role of Official Festival Reporters for Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) again this year!
Our team of young reporters, aged 11 to 18, will once again produce regular reports on all the goings-on at this internationally-renowned Youth Festival, which is one of the world's biggest celebrations of youth arts.
