News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicLive music in Manchester this week: 2-8 Nov
It’s a week of bonafide legends from across the board this week, as Manchester welcomes PJ Harvey, The Cinematic Orchestra and Sister Sledge, along with news that John Cale is set to perform Velvet Underground & Nico live in full next year. Read more »| 02 Nov 2016 -
Things To Do
Fireworks in Leeds, Liverpool & Manchester
As you're busy wrapping up warm for the inclement weather, we've been scouting out the best places to go and catch (not literally) some fireworks this year in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and beyond. Read more »| 01 Nov 2016 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – November 2016
This month's food round-up, with beer festivals, kale celebrations and the chance to play golf and eat burgers at the same time Read more »| 28 Oct 2016 -
FestivalsCeltic Connections 2017: First shows announced
The first acts for the 2017 Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow have been announced Read more »| 27 Oct 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 27 Oct-3 Nov: Halloween
Get your face paints out – between Halloween, Day of the Dead and Samhain there's a frighteningly fun weekend on the horizon Read more »| 27 Oct 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 27 Oct-3 Nov: Halloween
Your week ahead involves some Halloween shenanigans, Museums at Night, Red Bull Music Academy: Leeds, Beacons Metro, LightPool, Juncture, Jerwood / Photoworks Awards 2015 Read more »| 27 Oct 2016
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Theatre
Jackie Wylie is new National Theatre of Scotland director
Jackie Wylie, the former artistic director of The Arches, has been announced as the new artistic director of the National Theatre of Scotland Read more »| 26 Oct 2016 -
Festivals
Omar Souleyman set for debut Safe as Milk festival
Shirley Collins and The Residents also set to feature on the bill in North Wales Read more »| 26 Oct 2016 -
Film
Ewan McGregor brings directorial debut to Edinburgh
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor will attend a gala screening of his directorial debut, American Pastoral, in Edinburgh presented by Edinburgh International Film Festival. Read more »| 25 Oct 2016 -
Music
Indigo Velvet – Sunrise: Track Premiere
Listen to Sunrise by Edinburgh tropical pop quartet Indigo Velvet, ahead of a UK tour next month Read more »| 25 Oct 2016 -
MusicJohn Cale announces Velvet Underground & Nico gig in Liverpool
John Cale has announced details of a major open-air gig in Liverpool next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Velvet Underground & Nico. ... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Music
Run The Jewels return with Talk To Me
Killer Mike and El-P have released the first track from their third album as Run The Jewels Talk To Me features typically high-octane verses from El-P and K... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Festivals
Outlines Festival announces first bands for 2017
The first bands have been announced for next year's Outlines festival in Sheffield have been announced, with Jagwar Ma set to headline. The Australian trio ... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Comedy
Complaint of the Month: October 2016
In the first of a recurring series, we delve into our inbox to find our favourite reader correspondence. Well, we say 'favourite'... Read more »| 21 Oct 2016 -
Books
Scotland's top writers among Saltire nominees
The Saltire Society has announced the shortlists for this year's Saltire Literary Awards, with Jenni Fagan, James Kelman, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Irvine Welsh among the nominees Read more »| 20 Oct 2016