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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmCarol, Bridge of Spies lead BAFTA 2016 nominations
The nominations for the 2016 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have been announced, with Carol, Bridge of Spies, The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road among the films leading the pack. Read more »| 08 Jan 2016 -
Film
Manchester International Film Fest reveals line-up
Today Manchester International Film Festival announced its official selection for its second edition, which includes features and shorts starring the likes of James Franco, Charles Dance, Martin Freeman, Maxine Peake and John Hurt Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
MusicThe GIT Award returns for 2016
Liverpool music prize The GIT Award will return for a fifth successive year, honouring the best music to emerge from the city. Acts can submit their entries ... Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 7-14 Jan: Andy Zaltzman
With the holidays a distant memory and resolutions casually abandoned, January has plenty on offer to keep you busy. This week we recommend political satire courtesy of Andy Zaltzman, musical treats at Celtic Connections, and much more besides. Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Northwest 7-14 Jan: Angel Haze
Coming up this week we've got outspoken hip-hop star Angel Haze, surreal comedy from Harriet Dyer at King's Arms' #PLAY4FREE Festival and a night with musical comedian Rainer Hersch at the Johann Strauss Gala. Read more »| 07 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Hail, Caesar! to open Glasgow Film Festival 2016
Glasgow Film Festival will open with the new film from the Coen Brothers, and close with Charlie Kaufman’s celebrated stop-motion animation Anomalisa ... Read more »| 06 Jan 2016
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Things To Do
What's On Northwest: New Year's Eve
For those of you still not sure what to do on New Year's Eve we're here to help! A host of big names are competing for your attention, including Mr Scruff, Justin Robertson and Radio Slave. Read more »| 24 Dec 2015 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland: Hogmanay and New Year's Day
Another year is almost up, so it's time to make plans for the start of the new one! Cheer in 2016 with the help of Maximo Park in Edinburgh, party til the wee hours with Optimo in Glasgow, or soothe your hangover at Scot:Lands... Read more »| 24 Dec 2015 -
MusicThe Skinny's Top 10 Articles of 2015
Emerging filmmaking, cutting-edge comedy, playlists from rock royalty and delicious pizza – here are our most popular articles from the last twelve months Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Underworld to headline Festival of House
UK dance legends Underworld have been announced as headliners for the Festival of House event at Panmure Estate near Dundee next summer. Underworld, who pla... Read more »| 18 Dec 2015 -
Film
Where You’re Meant To Be: Watch the trailer
The first trailer for new documentary Where You're Meant To Be, starring former Arab Strap frontman Aidan Moffat, has been released ahead of its world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival. Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 17-24 Dec: Roddy Woomble
'Tis the season: Christmas is upon us! We recommend you get your festive cheer on with Roddy Woomble's intimate, two-night Christmas Hootenanny – or failing that, discover the true meaning of the season at The Stand's Christmas Lectures comedy series. Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
Things To DoWhat's On Northwest 17-24 Dec: Gilles Peterson
Time to get your last Christmas parties in before the big day itself, with Gilles Peterson playing The Garage in Liverpool, meandyou tearing down Soup Kitchen and Fat Out getting festive at Islington Mill. Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Electric Fields expands to second day for 2016
The Electric Fields festival will return as a two-day festival for its 2016 edition, it has been confirmed today. The eclectic Dumfries event will return to... Read more »| 17 Dec 2015 -
Festivals
Beck, Wilco, Caribou to play Best Kept Secret 2016
The Best Kept Secret festival in the Netherlands has announced its first acts for 2016, with Beck, Wilco and Caribou among the initial names unveiled. Beck ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015