News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicChemikal Underground announce East End Social finale weekend
News of two gala concerts to close out Chemikal Undergound's ambitious, sprawling East End Social programme, part of Culture 2014, featuring Mogwai, Optimo, Hudson Mohawke and Numbers Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
ArtArt News: Graham Fagen heads to Venice Biennale, Richard Demarco's art collection finds a home
A round-up of art news, including Scottish artist Graham Fagen's selection for the 2015 Venice Biennale, Richard Demarco's art collection to be found a permanent home, plus a look at forthcoming exhibitions Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
FilmJoin Russell Crowe at the premiere of Darren Aronofsky's Noah
At a gala premiere at Edinburgh's Filmhouse, Russell Crowe will be in attendance for one of the first UK screenings of Noah, the new epic from Darren Aronofsky. Here's your chance to grab tickets for the event, which takes place on 29 March Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
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BAFTA New Talent Scotland - winners announced
The winners of this year's BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards were announced tonight in Glasgow, with the coveted Best New Work award going to Oh! Films for their documentary Finding Family Read more »| 25 Mar 2014 -
Books
Books News: Scottish Book Trust launches Scotland's Stories of Home
A brief round-up of books news – the Scottish Book Trust launches a new writing initiative on the theme of 'Scotland's Stories of Home.' Plus – poet Kevin P. Gilday heads out on tour Read more »| 25 Mar 2014 -
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Film News: Behind the scenes of Under the Skin; watch Whatever Gets You Through The Night
A round-up of film news, with a look behind the scenes of Jonathan Glazer's Under The Skin; ground-breaking multi-arts show Whatever Gets You Through The Night available to rent; plus the latest movie rumours and trailers Read more »| 24 Mar 2014
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Film News: Arnie talks Terminator Genesis, Star Wars VII plot details revealed, and more
A round-up of this week's film news, with Arnold Scwarzenegger looking forward to Terminator: Genesis, details of the Star Wars VII plot unveiled, and rumours of a Game of Thrones movie Read more »| 21 Mar 2014 -
Music
On Tour: Kate Bush to play rare live shows
Cult singer and icon Kate Bush will give a series of rare live performances in August and September at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, it was annou... Read more »| 21 Mar 2014 -
ArtArt News: Dennis J. Reinmueller shortlisted for Catlin Art Prize, Syria fundraiser at Nomad's Tent
A round-up of art news: Dennis J. Reinmueller shortlisted for the Catlin Art Prize, an update on the Nomad's Tent fundraiser for Syria, plus details of new exhibitions featuring Rachel Levine, David Shrigley, Thomas Anderson and more Read more »| 19 Mar 2014 -
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Creative Scotland appoints new Director of Film & Media
Scotland's arts funding body Creative Scotland have appointed Natalie Usher as their new Director of Film & Media, it was announced today. Usher will take up the post in early May Read more »| 19 Mar 2014 -
Books
Competition: Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival launch new Awards for writing
Details of a new writing competition set up by the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival and Bipolar Scotland, looking for entries from poets, authors, journalists, bloggers, diarists and letter-writers Read more »| 19 Mar 2014 -
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Art Screen, the BBC's new arts documentary festival for Glasgow
The BBC's Lindsey Hanlon gives us the lowdown on the just-announed programme of a new arts documentary festival coming to the Glasgow Film Theatre and the Centre for Contemporary Arts as part of Glasgow International in April - Art Screen Read more »| 19 Mar 2014 -
Books
Books News: The Independent rejects 'gender-based' children's books, Carnegie Medal shortlist announced
A round-up of the latest books and publishing news, including The Independent's decision to no longer review 'gender-based' books for children, the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal, Doug Johnstone's new book launch, and more Read more »| 18 Mar 2014 -
Music
On Tour: De La Soul, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden & Death Grips
De La Soul announce UK shows in advance of Bestival, and as Soundgarden and Death Grips prepare to join Nine Inch Nails on tour in the US, we look forward to their Manchester and Glasgow dates Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
FilmFilm News: First look at new James Brown biopic, Paul McGann on Doctor Who, plus the latest trailers
A round-up of the latest film news, including first look at James Brown biopic Get On Up, Paul McGann eyes a return to Doctor Who, Lupita Nyong'o's possible role in Star Wars VII, the latest trailers, and more Read more »| 17 Mar 2014