News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmCompetition: Can you make a film in 10 seconds?
Channel 4 and the organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games have teamed up to present a new competition for emerging filmmakers. 9.88 Films, co-funded by Channel 4 and Creative Scotland, will run until 9 April Read more »| 16 Jan 2014 -
MusicRed Bull Music Academy opens for applications
This year's Red Bull Music Academy will take place in Tokyo, and today opened for applications from aspiring musicians. The Academy will run from 12 October ... Read more »| 16 Jan 2014 -
FilmFilm News: Jonah Hill on The Wolf of Wall Street; Demon baby terrorises NYC
A round-up of film news: Jonah Hill discusses the 'greed is good' ethos of The Wolf of Wall Street; demon baby terrorises New York in horror viral; the latest rumours about forthcoming superhero movies; plus the latest trailers Read more »| 15 Jan 2014 -
Books
Winners of the 2014 New Writers Award from Scottish Book Trust announced
Each year, the Scottish Book Trust offers a £2000 grant and a tailored package of mentorship and guidance to a new group of emerging Scottish writers, under the New Writers Award scheme. This year's winners were announced today Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
Books
Bruce Sterling & Jon Lebkowsky on the future of media and the death of poetry
Discussion about the future of the media, the publishing industries, and journalism took place yesterday over at The Well, with some fascinating commentary from SF writer Bruce Sterling, and technology expert Jon Lebkowsky Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
Music
Experimental compilation in the works from Tim Burgess' O Genesis label
Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess has been using his O Genesis label to release experimental, lo-fi and punk records. Celebrating three years of the label, Burgess this week announced a new compilation showcasing the best the label has to offer Read more »| 14 Jan 2014
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MusicEvian Christ teases new EP, Waterfall
In-demand producer Evian Christ this week dropped a teaser for his new EP Waterfall, the follow-up to 2011's Kings and Them, on Tri-Angle Records Read more »| 14 Jan 2014 -
Music
Last chance to enter Liverpool's GIT Award
For the third year in a row, the GIT Award will be given to an emerging band from the Liverpool and Merseyside area in recognition of their achievements and potential Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Stream Shackleton's Freezing Opening Thawing EP
Long regarded as one of the most inventive and talented producers to emerge from the nascent dubstep scene, Shackleton returns next week with a new EP, Freezing Opening Thawing, on his own Woe to the Septic Heart label Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
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Thurston Moore and John Cale to speak at Liverpool Sound City
The Velvet Underground's John Cale and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore have been confirmed as the keynote speakers for the eventh annual Liverpool Sound City (1-3 May), it was announced this week Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Music
Celtic Connections launches, featuring Mogwai, Aidan Moffat, Olive Grove, Bobby Womack and more
This year's Celtic Connections festival kicks off on 16 January, beginning an 18-day programme of gigs and concerts throughout Glasgow, with a focus on traditional, contemporary and innovative folk music from Scotland and around the world Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: 12 Years a Slave and Breaking Bad lead Golden Globe winners; Quentin Tarantino's new western
A roundup of film news: 12 Years a Slave leads Golden Globe winners; Quentin Tarantino's new Western gets a title; the latest Star Wars cast and plot rumours; Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks The Sandman; plus trailers for Outlander and Game of Thrones Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Art
Liverpool Art Prize: 2014 shortlist announced
The shortlist of artists nominated for the 2014 Liverpool Art Prize has been announced - the nominees are Brigitte Jurack, Tabitha Jussa, and Jason Thompson Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
Music
Music Language bows out of 2014's festival calendar
The Music Language Festival, Glasgow's experimental, multi-venue festival dedicated to emerging and experimental artists, will not run in 2014, say organisers Cry Parrot Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
Books
RIP Amiri Baraka, founder of the Black Arts Movement
A poet, novelist, activist and founding father of the Black Arts Movement, Amiri Baraka passed away yesterday at the age of 79 Read more »| 10 Jan 2014