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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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The SAY Award: 2022 Shortlist revealed
The ten albums on the shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year Award have been named – plus details of two more awards celebrating classic and new Scottish music Read more »| 06 Oct 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 30 Sep-7 Oct: 249 & more
This month, queer club night 249 has its inaugural party at Summerhall. Elsewhere, Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival wraps up its final days, and Cloth play at SWG3. Read more »| 30 Sep 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 23-30 Sep: Edinburgh Printmakers & more
In this week's very shiny new newsletter, we get excited about Edinburgh Printmakers' stunning line-up of autumn exhibitions. Elsewhere, Soccer Mommy comes to Glasgow and there's custard(ish) at Sneaky Pete's. Read more »| 23 Sep 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 16-23 Sep: Take One Action & more
Scotland's radical film festival Take One Action returns this week with screenings across Edinburgh. In Glasgow, Freakender holds a one-day blowout, and Scottish Ballet's extraordinary Coppélia takes to the stage. Read more »| 16 Sep 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 9-16 Sep: Phenomenal Women, Marilyn Monroe & more
Scottish Documentary Institute bring some documentaries by Phenomenal Women to Edinburgh and Inverness, there's a Marilyn Monroe retrospective at Summerhall and album launch parties from Susan Bear and Slim Wrist Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 2-9 Sep: OMOS & more
OMOS (Our Movement, Our Stories) arrives at the Royal Scottish Academy this week - a stunning moving image piece about the history of Black performance in Scotland. Elsewhere, there are bat raves in Arbroath and DJ Lag in Stereo. Read more »| 02 Sep 2022
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What's On Scotland 26 Aug-2 Sep: Jupiter Rising & more
The Fringe draws to a close this week, but there's still time to catch a few gems. In Glasgow, meanwhile, the Ando Glaso Roma Cultural Festival kicks off, and The Hug and Pint hosts a new Girls Just Wanna night. Read more »| 26 Aug 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 19-26 Aug: Horizon Showcase & more
A new slate of groundbreaking theatre arrives at the Fringe with the launch of the Horizon Showcase. Elsewhere, Perfume Genius plays in Glasgow and Otherlands Festival holds its debut edition. Read more »| 19 Aug 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 12-19 Aug: Edinburgh International Film Festival & more
Cinema joins Edinburgh's festival extravaganza with Edinburgh International Film Festival. Elsewhere, Ehua, Nyksan and Maveen spin in Glasgow, and Ibeyi plays the Edinburgh International Festival. Read more »| 12 Aug 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 5-12 Aug: Book Fringe & more
Think through climate justice, anti-racist politics, and community at Lighthouse Bookshop's Book Fringe this week. Elsewhere, When Chai Met Toast come to Scotland for the first time, and So You Think You're Funny kicks off at the Fringe. Read more »| 05 Aug 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 29 Jul-5 Aug: Edinburgh Art Festival & more
Edinburgh Art Festival returns this week. So does the Fringe! And there's cute gigs and art in Glasgow too. Read more »| 29 Jul 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 22-29 Jul: The Afterlight & more
A one-of-a-king 35mm film print comes to Scotland next week, with screenings of The Afterlight at Glasgow Film Theatre and Filmhouse. Elsewhere, Becky Sikasa plays at Sneaky's and The Hug and Pint throw a birthday party. Read more »| 22 Jul 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 15-22 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival & more
Saxophones and trumpets abound at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival this week. Elsewhere, SAFAR Film Festival arrives at the CCA, and a new art exhibition opens at Generator Projects. Read more »| 15 Jul 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 8-15 Jul: King Tut's Summer Nights & more
Summer Nights kick off at King Tut's this week, while HAIM play the OVO Hydro and EMBASSY Gallery unveils Annuale 2022 across Edinburgh's art venues. Read more »| 08 Jul 2022 -
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What's On Scotland 1-8 Jul: Glasgow Zine Fest & more
This week sees a Glasgow-heavy roundup as Edinburgh prepares for the festivals. Glasgow Zine Fest kicks off at the CCA, and Olivia Rodrigo plays her debut album. Read more »| 01 Jul 2022