News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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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 -
FestivalsUnderworld 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 DoWhat'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 -
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What'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
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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 -
FilmGlasgow Film Festival reveal site-specific events
Glasgow Film Festival have announced some exciting site-specific screenings and pop-up events for the 2016 festival, including Raiders of the Lost Ark in Kel... Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
Music
Northwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Things To Do
Hogmanay 2015: Events in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Still planning your New Year celebrations? Check our guide to what's on in central Scotland, from the Edinburgh Street Party to burlesque celebrations in Glasgow and beyond. Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Art
Shia LaBeouf is in Liverpool for #TOUCHMYSOUL
Shia LaBeouf is appearing at FACT in Liverpool, with performance art collective LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, as part of the gallery's new group exhibition, Follow Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
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What's On Northwest 10-17 Dec: Jamie Woon
The temperature's dropping but it's only getting hotter in clubland, with Steve Bug and Matthew Dear at Hidden, Abandon Silence throwing their first Christmas party with Jamie Woon and Darkstar, plus STATK's first birthday among the highlights. Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
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What's On Scotland 10-17 Dec: Christmas markets
This week we recommend you get seasonally merry with Christmas markets at Grey Wolf Studios and Summerhall, throw yourself into the melee at the Southside St... Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
Music
Mikal Cronin – Turn Around (live at Le Guess Who?)
Watch this live performance from Mikal Cronin's Utrecht performance – a one-off show, backed by strings and horns, exclusively for this year's Le Guess Who? festival Read more »| 09 Dec 2015