News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmAlan Rickman dies aged 69
Alan Rickman, the much-loved actor famed for his bad guy roles in Die Hard and the Harry Potter films, has died aged 69 It has been confirmed today that Ala... Read more »| 14 Jan 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Northwest 14-21 Jan: Delia Derbyshire
Celebrate a heroine of electronic music with Delia Derbyshire Day at HOME, while over at FACT cinema you can pay your respects to David Bowie with a screening of Labyrinth. Plus huge gobs in Liverpool city centre with Big Mouth. Read more »| 14 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 14-21 Jan: Labyrinth
The January cold is well and truly upon us, so we've located the best ways for you to keep busy'n'warm. This week, we recommend a special tribute screening o... Read more »| 14 Jan 2016 -
Comedy
Glasgow Comedy Festival unveils 2016 programme
Comedy will take over Scotland's largest city for the 14th annual Glasgow International Comedy Festival this March, and the full programme has now been annou... Read more »| 13 Jan 2016 -
Music
Mogwai announce new album Atomic
Glasgow post-rock quartet Mogwai have announced details of new album Atomic, their first studio project following the departure of guitarist John Cummin... Read more »| 12 Jan 2016 -
Latest News
David Bowie dead at 69: Iggy Pop, Pixies lead tributes
The profoundly influential songwriter David Bowie has died after a reported 18 month battle with cancer. His social network channels verified the news... Read more »| 11 Jan 2016
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ArtCCA Highlights – January/February 2016
Artists, musicians and documentarians mobilise against the January blues: we select some gems for the disenfranchised from the CCA's bulging brochure Read more »| 11 Jan 2016 -
Film
Carol, Bridge of Spies lead BAFTA 2016 nominations
The nominations for the 2016 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have been announced, with Carol, Bridge of Spies, The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road among the films leading the pack. Read more »| 08 Jan 2016 -
Film
Manchester International Film Fest reveals line-up
Today Manchester International Film Festival announced its official selection for its second edition, which includes features and shorts starring the likes of James Franco, Charles Dance, Martin Freeman, Maxine Peake and John Hurt Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Music
The GIT Award returns for 2016
Liverpool music prize The GIT Award will return for a fifth successive year, honouring the best music to emerge from the city. Acts can submit their entries ... Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 7-14 Jan: Andy Zaltzman
With the holidays a distant memory and resolutions casually abandoned, January has plenty on offer to keep you busy. This week we recommend political satire courtesy of Andy Zaltzman, musical treats at Celtic Connections, and much more besides. Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Northwest 7-14 Jan: Angel Haze
Coming up this week we've got outspoken hip-hop star Angel Haze, surreal comedy from Harriet Dyer at King's Arms' #PLAY4FREE Festival and a night with musical comedian Rainer Hersch at the Johann Strauss Gala. Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Hail, Caesar! to open Glasgow Film Festival 2016
Glasgow Film Festival will open with the new film from the Coen Brothers, and close with Charlie Kaufman’s celebrated stop-motion animation Anomalisa ... Read more »| 06 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Northwest: New Year's Eve
For those of you still not sure what to do on New Year's Eve we're here to help! A host of big names are competing for your attention, including Mr Scruff, Justin Robertson and Radio Slave. Read more »| 24 Dec 2015 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland: Hogmanay and New Year's Day
Another year is almost up, so it's time to make plans for the start of the new one! Cheer in 2016 with the help of Maximo Park in Edinburgh, party til the wee hours with Optimo in Glasgow, or soothe your hangover at Scot:Lands... Read more »| 24 Dec 2015