Free Fringe Music at the Museum
Experience the joy of live music with different performers every day in partnership with Live Music Now Scotland.
About Free Fringe Music at the Museum
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To celebrate Rip It Up, some of Scotland’s best young contemporary music talents will perform an exciting blend of Scottish pop, traditional Scottish songs and instrumental sets.
Featuring artists selected by Live Music Now Scotland, student performers from Edinburgh Napier University's Popular Music Course and a special set from Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus.
Drop-in, Please note there is no performance on Saturday 11 August.
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