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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmBAFTA 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 -
BooksBooks 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 -
Film
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 -
FilmFilm 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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Film
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 -
Art
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 -
Film
Film 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 -
Film
BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards – Shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year's BAFTA New Talent Scotland Awards has been announced today, with recognition given to some of Scotland's best emerging filmmakers across a range of disciplines, genres and styles Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – March 2014
This month: finally, oh finally, food and clubbing collide (no seal gags!), Liverpool gains more restaurants, and for Mother's Day there are options involving crypts, chocolate and Sunday roasts Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
MusicRecord Store Day: David Bowie, CHVRCHES, Public Enemy and more
A round-up of the latest releases confirmed for Record Store Day (19 April) including reissues from David Bowie and Public Enemy, limited edition vinyl from CHVRCHES and Tame Impala, and a special release from Invada Records Read more »| 14 Mar 2014