Music Festivals
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MusicScotland's avant-garde and experimental music festivals
In the month of Counterflows and Tectonics, we look ahead to the more experimental and avant-garde music you can find at Scotland's festivals this year Read more »| 30 Mar 2023 -
MusicKelburn Garden Party 2023: first acts announced
Kelburn Garden Party returns for its thirteenth outing with perhaps the festival's most diverse and inclusive lineup to date Read more »| 09 Feb 2023 -
MusicConnect Festival 2022: The Report
Although not perfect, Connect has a future as one of the UK's most unique and engaging festivals Read more »| 09 Sep 2022 -
MusicPITCH Scotland 2022: The Report
PITCH Scotland have achieved an impressive amount in a short space of time and it’s clear they’re only just getting started Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising 2022 festival: The Report
Following a torrential downpour on Friday night, we dive into the action of Jupiter Rising's Saturday programme Read more »| 02 Sep 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising 2022: Meet the festival's curators
We talk to four of the curators behind this year's Jupiter Rising, a festival that leads the way in showcasing new talent and inclusivity Read more »| 16 Aug 2022
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MusicBluedot Festival 2022: The Report
Bluedot brings a mix of science and art to the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Macclesfield, and a life-altering performance from Björk and The Hallé Orchestra make this year's edition a weekend to remember Read more »| 03 Aug 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising announce 2022 lineup
Kathryn Joseph, Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra, Auntie Flo and Shoot Your Shot join the forward-thinking artist-led music and art festival Jupiter Rising Read more »| 16 Jun 2022 -
MusicTectonics Festival, Glasgow, 30 Apr: The Report
After two years online, Tectonics festival returns to Glasgow City Halls with an abundant display of performers both international and local Read more »| 09 May 2022 -
MusicWhy Are We So Loyal To Our Favourite Music Festivals?
Having opted to hold onto a festival ticket since 2019, instead of getting a refund, one writer asks: what is it that makes festivalgoers remain loyal to a festival? Read more »| 18 Apr 2022 -
MusicSaoirse Ryan on Body Movements and the rise of queer festivals
For too long, queer events have generally taken place under the shadow of darkness. But promoters up and down the country are making this a thing of the past, with a whole host of new music festivals bringing the queer community into the light Read more »| 13 Apr 2022 -
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Scottish Music Festivals: Our 2022 Calendar
With festival season just around the corner, here's a handy calendar featuring all the key Scottish dates for the year ahead Read more »| 05 Apr 2022 -
MusicHidden Door 2022 programme revealed
Saint Etienne, This is the Kit, LoneLady, Billy Got Waves, S!nk, Future Get Down, Makeness and Maranta are among the acts coming to this year's Hidden Door festival at the former Royal High School on Calton Hill Read more »| 14 Mar 2022 -
MusicJupiter Rising reveals co-curators and first acts for 2022
Jupiter Rising announce this year’s guest curators – Young Fathers’ Alloysious Massaquoi and Hen Hoose’s Tamara Schlesinger – as well as their first acts for 2022, including Emma Pollock, MALKA and Poster Paints Read more »| 10 Mar 2022 -
MusicConnect Festival 2022: Massive Attack, The National headline
Connect Festival in Edinburgh announces a lineup topped by Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, The National, Jon Hopkins, Mogwai and more Read more »| 23 Feb 2022