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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsFull Edinburgh Fringe programme 2019 announced
An eye-watering 3841 shows will head to this year's Fringe. Kathy Burke, Eddie Izzard, Nick Offerman and Rose McGowan are among the performers, while climate change and migration are among the major themes Read more »| 05 Jun 2019 -
Tv RadioWatch the stunning trailer for Netflix's Dark Crystal prequel
Netflix's prequel to 80s classic The Dark Crystal looks to marry the tactile qualities of Jim Henson's puppets with the epic canvas of GCI Read more »| 30 May 2019 -
MusicSAY Award: Live at the Longlist – C Duncan, Kobi Onyame and more to perform
This year’s SAY Award: Live at the Longlist event will take place at Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall, and will include a special performance with Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones and Modern Studies Read more »| 30 May 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 30 May-5 Jun: Degree shows, Hidden Door and more
Ease your way into June by checking out the emerging artists at the GSA and ECA degree shows, soaking up the delights of Hidden Door or treating yourself to something beautiful from the new Spot Design Market in Glasgow Read more »| 30 May 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Film Festival announce 2019 programme
New films from Joanna Hogg, Jim Jarmusch and the late Agnes Varda are among EIFF's 2019 programme highlights, while Danny Boyle, Jack Lowden and Pollyanna McIntosh are some of the guests heading to town Read more »| 29 May 2019 -
FilmNora Ephron season coming to Glasgow Film Theatre
Glasgow Film Theatre crown the great writer-director Nora Ephron their latest CineMaster, with screenings of four of her peerless romantic comedies planned in June Read more »| 28 May 2019
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FestivalsAgnès Varda to be celebrated at Edinburgh Film Festival
Agnès Varda's moving final film Varda by Agnès will screen at Edinburgh International Film Festival alongside a free programme of some of her most-loved films Read more »| 24 May 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 23-30 May: Riverside and more
Another bank holiday weekend? You better believe it! Get stuck into festival antics this weekend, with Riverside festival in Glasgow or head further afield to Knockengorroch. Plus, Body Beautiful, Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival, Erol Alkan and more... Read more »| 23 May 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Film Festival 2019: Scottish films and talent
Edinburgh Film Festival announces the lineup of Scottish talent included this year’s programme, including a sequel to Braveheart and a TV show based on work by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
FestivalsLeithLate reveal 2019 weekender plans
Art festival LeithLate has launched details of its LeithLate19 Weekend, including an all-female music line-up at Leith Gala Day, an all-female graffiti artist jam and the return of LeithLate's Mural Tours Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FilmRobert Pattinson playing Batman would be a waste of his talents
Robert Pattinson looks likely to be the latest cinematic cape crusader in Matt Reeves' upcoming comic book movie The Batman, which means the indie film world might be about to lose its most interesting actor Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FestivalsGilded Balloon reveals full Edinburgh Fringe programme
There are Fringe comebacks for Craig Ferguson and Angus Deayton, Sage Francis and B. Dolan bring their brand of indie-rap, there’s a Belle & Sebastian musical (kinda) and Eric Andre brings his stand-up to Edinburgh for the first time Read more »| 16 May 2019 -
FestivalsBelle & Sebastian play heading to Edinburgh Fringe
Belle & Sebastian’s iconic 1996 album If You’re Feeling Sinister is being turned into a "play with songs" at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 16 May 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 16-23 May: Perth Festival of the Arts and more
It's all going off in Perth and Dundee this weekend (yes, we're being serious), as Perth Festival of the Arts and Dundee Design Festival take over the cities. Plus, Joesef, John-Luke Roberts, FLY Open Air and more... Read more »| 16 May 2019 -
FestivalsKing Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Summer Nights Festival line-up announced
The King Tut’s grassroots music festival returns for its eighth year and with a new format. This year the festival will be running for seven weeks, rather than just two Read more »| 15 May 2019