Luminate
Meet the newest generation of creative stars at Luminate, North East Scotland College’s brand new festival. Luminate has been introduced to bring North East Scotland College’s end of year events together as part of one exciting programme.
Luminate 2024 Event Guide
May
14-16 May
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
By John McGrath.
Drama & Music Collaboration.
HND year 2 Acting & Performance students.
City Campus
Basement Studio Theatre
7:00pm – 9:30pm
24 May
BrocHNDarts Art Show
Organised by HND Art & Design Fraserburgh Campus students.
Dalrymple Hall, Fraserburgh
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Free entry
27 May
Creative Media Showcase
A showcase of the Creative Media students’ work, including portfolio websites.
Invitation only
28 May
HND Music Vocal Recital
A selection of songs performed by HND Music students.
City Campus Basement (B2)
6:30pm
Invitation only
June
23 April – 28 June
HND year 1 Wellbeing Exhibition
Exhibition of work expressing wellbeing in art to conclude the HND Contemporary Art Practice year 1 exhibition studies project.
Aberdeen Health Village
Open to the public
No tickets needed
3 June
Level 5 Music & Sound
End of Year Showcase
The first cohort of students on this new course will showcase their talents.
City Campus Basement (B2)
Invitation only
4 June
Production Pathways
Aberdeen Performing Arts, NESCol, Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and
Museums and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are partnering to offer the opportunity for young people in Aberdeen to find out more about career pathways backstage in technical theatre and the production arts.
Production Pathways is part of Light the Blue Festival.
His Majesty’s Theatre
& Aberdeen Art Gallery
9:30am – 2:30pm
School pupils only
6 June
Level 6 Music Showcase
A live performance event from Level 6 Music students.
Krakatoa (Trinity Quay)
7:00pm
Guest list for family and friends
Open to the public
6 June
Pretender
By Joshua GT Horsfall, Fraser Thomson, Logan Mckerron & Lewis Masson. HND year 2 Acting & Performance students.
City Campus
Basement Studio Theatre
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Open to the public
11 June
The Peoples Politics: Rishi’s Rising
A satirical view of current affairs devised by HND Acting &
Performance students.
City Campus
Basement Studio Theatre
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Open to the public
12 June
HND Media & Communication
Students will be putting their skills to use with live radio output promoting Luminate across the City Campus.
City Campus
Invitation only
13 June
Diploma Show
HND year two Acting & Performance students take to the stage in the annual diploma show.
City Campus
Basement Studio Theatre
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Open to the public
14 June
Vintage Vibes
Join a fantastic night of music, recreating live performances by Postmodern Jukebox. A collaboration by music, sound and drama students. Dress code is Gatsby 1920s!
Vintage Vibes is part of Light the Blue Festival.
The Lemon Tree
Doors open 7:30pm – 8:00pm start
Open to the public
17-19 June
Creative Industries
End of Year Show: Fraserburgh Campus
Art & Design Level 5, Level 6 and HND
Art & Design students showcase their work with key pieces on display.
Fraserburgh Campus
Open to the public – no tickets needed
18 June
Creative Industries
End of Year Show Opening Night: City Campus
HND Contemporary Art Practice, Textiles, Visual Communication and Photography students are in the spotlight, exhibiting key pieces.
City Campus
Invitation only
19-21 June
Creative Industries
End of Year Show: City Campus
HND Contemporary Art Practice, Textiles, Visual Communication and
Photography students are in the spotlight, exhibiting key pieces.
City Campus
Open to the public – no tickets needed
20 June
Fashion Show
This year’s fashion show will have maritime industry themes, including a focus on energy transition and sustainability. Hosted in conjunction with Aberdeen Art Galleries and Museums, NESCol students at all levels are involved.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Invitation only