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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsHunting the Big Four: Our Comedy and Theatre Picks
With the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe fast approaching, last week saw the so-called ‘big four’ Edinburgh Fringe venues – the Pleasance, the Gilded... Read more »| 25 May 2015 -
MusicRobert Smith covers The Twilight Sad’s There's A Girl In The Corner
The Cure frontman Robert Smith has shared his cover of The Twilight Sad’s There’s A Girl In The Corner ahead of its physical release in June. Sm... Read more »| 22 May 2015 -
ArtSpooky Films, D/R/U/G/S and External Pressure: This Month in Northwest Art
With many big-name shows closing at the end of May and so many opening at the beginning of June, it's all change on the Northwest art scene. Plan your month in art with our pick of the best exhibitions and events Read more »| 22 May 2015 -
Art
The Arches ‘taking legal advice’ over club closure
Glasgow multi-arts venue The Arches have stated they are “taking legal advice” on appealing a decision by the city’s licensing board to cut... Read more »| 20 May 2015 -
Festivals
Supersonic Festival reveals exhibition and Moog residency details
Experimental music weekender Supersonic Festival has announced details of a free festival-curated museum exhibition, as well as details of two of its 2015 ar... Read more »| 19 May 2015 -
Festivals
EIFF unveils Scottish talent lineup for 2015
A clutch of new Scottish films have been added to the lineup for the 2015 Edinburgh Film Festival, with new work featuring Frankie Boyle and Peter Mullan, an... Read more »| 19 May 2015
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Art
Play, Discomfort and the Digital Panopticon: This Week in Scottish Art
In this week's round up there are talks from Graham Fagen and Owl Project, new work from some of Scotland's best graduates, and the chance to ask the question, "what is a video art?" Read more »| 19 May 2015 -
Tech
Games Are For Everyone sets up stall at Edinburgh's Mash House
While we have custom-built venues for music, film, theatre and art, you’ve got to get a little more creative when showcasing the burgeoning world of vi... Read more »| 18 May 2015 -
Music
Adrian Younge and Ghostface Killah drop Return Of The Savage featuring Raekwon, RZA
Producer Adrian Younge has released a new track from his forthcoming collaboration with Ghostface Killah, with 'Return Of The Savage' featuring Ghostface&rsq... Read more »| 18 May 2015 -
Music
The Arches nightclub ordered to close
Glasgow clubbing institution The Arches is set to close its doors after the city’s licensing board voted to limit the venue’s opening hours follo... Read more »| 15 May 2015 -
Theatre
CATS Scottish Theatre Awards Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for this year’s Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) has been announced, with Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre leading th... Read more »| 15 May 2015 -
FestivalsLost Map announce Howlin’ Fringe all-dayer
Johnny Lynch exclusively gives us the inside track on his collective's latest venture Read more »| 14 May 2015 -
Art
EAF reveals 2015 commissions, Margaret Tait Award winner & Turner Prize nominees announced
The Edinburgh Art Festival has announced details of its commissions programme for 2015, with new work from Charles Avery and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd set to feat... Read more »| 13 May 2015 -
Videos
Long-lost Star Wars companion short Black Angel released online
It's been unavailable for 34 years, but now Star Wars fans can see fantasy short Black Angel, the short film that accompanied The Empire Strikes Back on its original release Read more »| 13 May 2015 -
Festivals
#SFTOCSkinny: The Winners!
We asked you to share your snaps from this year's Sounds from the Other City festival – and you responded more enthusiastically than we could've hoped for. It's time to reveal the winners... Read more »| 12 May 2015