The newly-formed West of Scotland charity No Strings Attached has been announced as the official charity for the September festival.
Twestival will be held at the Living Room, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, on September 10. Clyde 1’s Colin Kelly will host the event and Any Colour Black will play on the night. More than 8500 people voted for their favourite charity and 2868 chose No Strings Attached. It came in just ahead of CHAS, with Quarriers coming in third place. Fiona Garrett, spokeswoman for the charity, said: “This is fantastic news. It has been a long two weeks for us watching the votes come in.” No Strings Attached is an independent charity that develops opportunities for children with asthma through music and the arts. It is working in association with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama to help develop children’s confidence to participate in music and arts.
Fiona added: “We are hoping the event can raise around £2500, which we could use to buy eight to 10 flutes, 10 clarinets or three or four saxophones.”