News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Film
BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards – Shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year's BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards has been announced today, with recognition given to some of Scotland's best emerging filmmakers across a range of disciplines, genres and styles Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – March 2014
This month: finally, oh finally, food and clubbing collide (no seal gags!), Liverpool gains more restaurants, and for Mother's Day there are options involving crypts, chocolate and Sunday roasts Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
Music
Record Store Day: David Bowie, CHVRCHES, Public Enemy and more
A round-up of the latest releases confirmed for Record Store Day (19 April) including reissues from David Bowie and Public Enemy, limited edition vinyl from CHVRCHES and Tame Impala, and a special release from Invada Records Read more »| 14 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Danny Trejo talks Muppets and Machete, Fantastic Four and Star Wars casting rumours, and more
In today's film news, Danny Trejo talks about his roles in Machete and Muppets Most Wanted, the latest casting rumours for Fantastic Four and Star Wars VII, plus the latest trailers, and more Read more »| 14 Mar 2014 -
Art
Edinburgh Art Festival's 2014 programme unveiled
Some highlights from the programme of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival have been revealed today, including the first UK exhibition outside London by leading contemporary artist Isa Genzken Read more »| 13 Mar 2014 -
Festivals
Johnny Lynch aka The Pictish Trail reveals the lineup for Lost Map's Howlin' Fling
Label boss Johnny Lynch aka The Pictish Trail tells us about the lineup for Lost Map's Howlin' Fling, which will see Beth Orton, Steve Mason and the whole Lost Map roster descend on the Isle of Eigg for 3 days of carousing Read more »| 12 Mar 2014
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Art
Art News: Exhibitions at Edinburgh College of Art and Liverpool Arts Hub 47; Strangers Kissing – is it art?
A round-up of recently announced exhibitions and art news, including new work from Vicky Crossley at Liverpool's Arts Hub 47, and a showcase of work by ECA students. Plus, we ask if the viral hit First Kiss is really art... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Books
Books News: Big changes at Cargo Publishing, George Saunders wins Folio Prize, and more
A round-up of news from the world of literature and publishing, including news of Cargo Publishing's new directors, the winner of the inaugural Folio Prize, and Glasgow League of Writers new project, reviving old superheroes from the DC Thomson archives Read more »| 11 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Evan Goldberg talks Preacher TV series, 300: Rise of an Empire director talks sequels
In today's film news, Evan Goldberg reveals more about the forthcoming Preacher TV series; the writer and director of 300: Rise of an Empire talk sequels and adaptations, a free screening of the new Muppet movie, and the latest trailers Read more »| 10 Mar 2014 -
Music
Chemikal Underground's East End Social will feature RM Hubbert, Neu! Reekie! and more
A look at the upcoming East End Social events promoted by Chemikal Underground, featuring gigs by RM Hubbert, Neu! Reekie! and Mungo's Hi-Fi, and a diverse programme of events, workshops and parties in Glasgow's East End Read more »| 10 Mar 2014 -
Music
T Break: United Fruit and Hector Bizerk look back
As T Break opens for submissions from Scotland's up-and-coming bands, United Fruit's Marco Panagopoulos and Hector Bizerk's Louie tell us what playing the showcase stage at T in the Park did for their careers Read more »| 07 Mar 2014 -
Festivals
Kendal Calling welcomes Suede, De La Soul, Happy Mondays and more
Taking place at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, the Kendal Calling Festival (1-3 Aug) offers an intimate and friendly alternative to the bigger, more... Read more »| 06 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Zack Snyder on Terry Gilliam's Watchmen; BBC Three goes online-only, and more
A round-up of film news, casting rumours and trailers, with Joel Silver and Zack Snyder on Terry Gilliam's version of Watchmen, the first look at Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix, Bryan Cranston on missing out on the role of Lex Luthor, and more Read more »| 06 Mar 2014 -
Music
Liverpool's Get Into This Award: Shortlist announced, featuring Evian Christ, Ninetails and more
The shortlist for this year's GIT (GetIntoThis) Award has been announced, and it included a few Skinny favourites from Liverpool and beyond, like Evian Crist, Forest Swords, Ninetails, Dan Croll and Tea Street Band Read more »| 03 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Robert Rodriguez talks Sin City sequels; Hugh Jackman on Wolverine, and more
In today's Film News, Robert Rodriquez talks Sin City sequels; Hugh Jackman discusses his return to the role of Wolverine; cult director Don Coscarelli reveals he is still in love with rubber suit monsters, and we look at the latest casting rumours Read more »| 26 Feb 2014