News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmEwan 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 -
FestivalsOutlines 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
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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 -
MusicFair Mothers – What Have I Done (feat. Kathryn Joseph): Track Premiere
Listen to the captivating new single from Aberdeen-based Fair Mothers, featuring Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Theatre
New arts venue Storyhouse announces theatre season
Storyhouse – Chester’s brand new £37m theatre, cinema and library – has announced the first shows for the new venue's inaugural theatre season Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Festivals
The Bug & Dylan Carlson to play Fat Out Fest 2017
Blown Out and Part Chimp also feature on the bill, while CHERYL are lined up as artistic directors Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 20-27 Oct: Black History Month
With beer and whisky pairing nights, luminous gardens, and events dedicated to celebrating Black History Month all across the central belt, it's a damn good week for Scottish culture. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 20-27 Oct: Women in Comedy
Your week ahead involves Women in Comedy Festival, Liverpool Music Week, Manchester Science Festival, No Gloss Film Festival, a Now Wave All Dayer at The White Hotel and much, much more. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 19-25 Oct
Now Wave throw another showcase of great rising names with an All Dayer at The White Hotel, Jagwar Ma are back with a new album, Widnes trio Mums launch new stuff – as do Manchester-based Tekla and Playacting. It's all there if you scroll down! Read more »| 19 Oct 2016 -
Clubs
Warehouse Project: NYE and final parties announced
The line-ups for this year's Warehouse Project closing parties have been announced. The Warehouse Project 2016 ends its 15-week run with a New Year's Eve pa... Read more »| 18 Oct 2016 -
Books
Irvine Welsh adapting novel Crime for TV
Irvine Welsh is set to adapt his 2009 novel Crime into a TV drama, with Scottish actor Dougray Scott lined up to star Irvine Welsh is currently adapting Cri... Read more »| 17 Oct 2016