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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsTake One Action announces 2018 programme
Female empowerment, our fragile democracy and the very real environmental crisis facing the world are three key themes in this year's vibrant Take One Action programme Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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Doors Open Days announce 2018 programme
Doors Open Days, Scotland’s largest free annual architectural event, returns for 2018, letting you peek inside some of the country’s most fascinating buildings Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsPussy Riot head to Edinburgh by car after Putin flight ban
Masha Alyokhina has found a way to escape her homeland for her Pussy Riot show in Edinburgh - she’s driven out of the country after being denied a flight Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 9-16 Aug: Edinburgh International Book Festival
Get booking (see what we did there) your tickets for the Edinburgh International Book Festival, which kicks off this weekend. Plus, Art Late with ST.MARTiiNS, Pussy Riot, Waiting for Godot, Pianodrome, Sonica, Glasgow Cocktail Weekend and more... Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 2-9 Aug: Glasgow All-Dayers
There's a full weekend of all-day parties in Glasgow this weekend, with Broadcast Summer Session, Platform 18 Open Air and Saint Luke's All-Dayer. Plus, Five Telegrams, Ulster American, LIBERTY Lates, Leith Chill Fest, Rhythm Machine and more... Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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SAY Award 2018: Longlist revealed
Young Fathers, Siobhan Wilson, Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, Blue Rose Code and Kobi Onyame are just some of the bands and artists whose records are in contention to be named Scottish Album of the Year 2018 Read more »| 01 Aug 2018
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FestivalsCrystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen to screen at GYFF
Teen skateboarding movie Skate Kitchen – a hit at Sundance earlier in the year – will make its Scottish premiere at this year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
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Nicolas Winding Refn launches streaming site
The Drive director has launched a free streaming site that promises to “come with a mystery attached” Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
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The Mercury Prize 2018 shortlist: “blah, boring and obvious”
Included in this year’s disappointingly mainstream Mercury shortlist are Florence + The Machine, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys and Everything Everything Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
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Primal Scream to headline V&A Dundee’s 3D Festival
The legendary Glasgow band will help kick off V&A Dundee’s opening with a headline gig at the 3D Festival, a free two-day celebration of design, music and performance Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
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What's On Scotland 26 Jul-2 Aug: Edinburgh Art Festival
Enjoy the last few days of tranquillity before Fringe-mania fully sets in and start your Edinburgh Festivals season off with Edinburgh Art Festival. Plus, Sharon Needles, Lost Map 5th Birthday, Live at the Longlist 2018, Fame the Musical and more... Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
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Scottish zombie musical to open Glasgow Youth Film Festival
The tenth edition of the innovative Glasgow Youth Film Festival will kick off with genre mashup Anna and the Apocalypse Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
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What's On Scotland 19-26 Jul: Flying Moon Music & Arts Festival
We've finally made it into the modern world, as new all-day festival Flying Moon Music & Arts Festival takes place in Glasgow this weekend, with a female-led line-up. Plus, Street Jam, Sleazy's Record Fair, Frankie Boyle, Bard in the Botanics and more... Read more »| 19 Jul 2018 -
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Timothée Chalamet to star in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
The indie star of Call Me By Your Name will take the lead role in Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s cult sci-fi novel Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
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What's On Scotland 12-19 Jul: Glasgow Pride
With Edinburgh’s Pride celebrations taking place last month, it’s left to Glasgow Pride to pick up where they left off, so grab your glitter and start making plans. Plus, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Sneaky Pete's 10th Birthday Big Day Out and more... Read more »| 12 Jul 2018