News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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BooksScotland'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 -
FestivalsThe 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
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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 -
Music
Franz Ferdinand unveil anti-Trump anthem Demagogue
The Glasgow band join Death Cab For Cutie and Jim James for the 30 Days, 30 Songs project Read more »| 14 Oct 2016 -
Art
Creative Edinburgh Awards 2016: shortlist revealed
Once again Creative Edinburgh is celebrating the city's creatives with its annual awards Read more »| 14 Oct 2016 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Wahaca, Chompsky, HOME & more
Our latest food and drink round-up from across Edinburgh and Glasgow, with tacos, food trucks, burgers and much more besides Read more »| 14 Oct 2016 -
Music
Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
In a surprise turn of events, rock star Bob Dylan has been announced the winner Nobel Prize for Literature for 2016. The times they are a-changin Read more »| 13 Oct 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 13-20 Oct: Angel Olsen
Cure your soul after a week of Trump-ache and October chilliness with a big bundle of cultural joy, from Angel Olsen at SWG3 to Alan Cumming at Dundee Literary Festival, RBMA and Graphic Design Festival Scotland. Read more »| 13 Oct 2016 -
Things To Do
What's on North 13-20 Oct: Food and drink winners
This week we're patting the backs of our Northern food and drink favourites, before checking out A Carefully Planned Festival in Manchester, Southport Comedy Festival, Left Bank Leeds' Cider Festival and much more. Read more »| 13 Oct 2016