Aberdeen’s Rise Up festival begins in the city this evening

Artists taking part want to shine a light on creatives in the North East

Kirstin Tait

It’s a celebration of the diverse voices that shape Aberdeen.

The Rise Up festival kicks off in the Granite City this week, with three days of art and music performed by black and people of colour.

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