Hundreds of people from the north-east enjoyed a whole weekend of diverse cultural events organised by Robert Gordon University (RGU) students.
Events Management students from RGU’s Aberdeen Business School organised six events with different themes to take place over last weekend as part of their third year Live Festival Management Project.
The weekend has been hailed a huge success as over 400 people turned up to enjoy the different events which celebrated the city’s multi arts and cultural scene.
Inspired by a growing portfolio of festivals in the city, the students various events took participants back in time to the 1920s; to a music festival indoors; to America with fun and games such as beer pong and held a Mexican themed games night.
They also showcased the diverse culture in Aberdeen, with African and Caribbean nibbles and entertainment and ended the weekend on a high with a Twisted Carnival which featured haunted woods, circus performers and magic.
Rachael Ironside, lecturer in Events Management at RGU’s Aberdeen Business School, said: “The Aberdeen Student Festival was a huge success, and well done to all of our students for bringing such a range of creative and interesting events to the city.
“It was excellent to see so many people enjoying the diverse cultural scene that Aberdeen has to offer, and the students did a great job in bringing this to life.”
One of the students involved, Rachel Reed, said: “I think being part of the first Aberdeen Student Festival was a challenge as it was the first time planning a live event for most of us but it was really rewarding being able to take our knowledge from the past few years in university and put it to practice to deliver professional and successful events.
“I really enjoyed attending the other events that were held and I think it's a great way of learning in a practical way."
Mairi Read, another student involved in the project, said: “We are delighted to have been involved with the festival. Through our Twisted Carnival event we were able to showcase a range of creative local performances and activities to create a unique experience for attendees.
“We learned so much from the process and have felt privileged to have closed the Aberdeen Student Festival with an event that would leave a lasting impression.”