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In the preface to this year’s Celtic Connections programme, Artistic Director, Donald Shaw, writes: ‘From out of the dark days of January, it is this extended warmth across 18 days of over 200 shows and 20 venues that makes the atmosphere so special.’
Unfortunately for me, my January party is on hold because I haven’t managed to make it to any of the festival yet!