Scottish BMX School rounded off an incredible Commonwealth Games summer with an on-stage BMX flatland performance at the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund closing event.
Taking place in Glasgow, the large-scale live event brought together organisations and projects involved in the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund to celebrate the impact of the programme across the city.
Scottish BMX School founder Reece Thomson was invited to take to the stage, performing a live BMX flatland demonstration as part of the event’s entertainment.
BMX on Stage in Glasgow
BMX flatland is a unique form of BMX where riders perform technical tricks, spins and combinations on a flat surface, without the need for ramps or a traditional BMX track.
That makes it particularly well suited to live events.
Reece’s performance brought BMX directly onto the stage, demonstrating how the sport can form part of a wider live event programme alongside other entertainment and performances.
For Scottish BMX School, being invited to perform was another opportunity to showcase BMX in a completely different environment and in front of a new audience.
It also marked a fitting end to our involvement in the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund.
Part of the Glasgow 2026 Festival
Scottish BMX School was one of 163 projects supported by the £1.25 million Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund.
Following more than 400 applications, the fund supported projects across all 23 Glasgow wards, creating a city-wide programme of community events, performances, sports participation and cultural activities alongside the Commonwealth Games.
Scottish BMX School used the opportunity to bring BMX to more young people and communities during an unforgettable summer of sport in Glasgow.
Our involvement began earlier in the year when we attended the official Festival Fund launch at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, before going on to deliver our own BMX activity throughout the summer.
Finishing the programme with Reece performing live on stage brought the journey full circle.
Bringing BMX to Large-Scale Live Events
One of the things we want to continue developing at Scottish BMX School is the role BMX can play within larger live events.
BMX flatland requires relatively little infrastructure compared with many action sports, while still creating a fast-paced and highly visual live performance.
From community celebrations and family events to festivals, corporate events and major sporting occasions, BMX can be adapted to fit into a much wider event programme.
Our Glasgow 2026 performance was another opportunity to demonstrate exactly that.
Having Scottish BMX School represented on stage at a large live event connected to one of Scotland’s biggest sporting occasions was a proud moment for the project and another step forward for BMX flatland in Scotland.
An Incredible Glasgow 2026 Journey
The closing event brought an incredible few months to an end for Scottish BMX School.
From receiving Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund support and helping young people experience BMX, through to demonstrations and performances surrounding the Commonwealth Games, it has been one of the biggest projects we’ve been involved in so far.
A huge thank you to Glasgow 2026, Glasgow Life and everyone involved in the Festival Fund for giving organisations like ours the opportunity to play a part in such a major summer for Glasgow.
And what better way for us to finish it than with a BMX on stage.
We’re excited to see where we can take it next.