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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsBlanck Mass, Butthole Surfers join Safe As Milk
Demdike Stare and Forest Swords also added to the bill for the festival's debut weekender Read more »| 27 Jan 2017 -
Film
Flying Lotus’ debut film hailed as “grossest ever”
Kuso, the first feature film from Flying Lotus, causes mass walkout during its premiere at Sundance Film Festival Sundance Film Festival, the home of gentle... Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 26 Jan-2 Feb: IVW
We're storming into February with cultural plans aplenty this week, with Independent Venue Week gigs, Manipulate shows, parties soundtracked by Nick Höppner and lolfests supplied by Nish Kumar Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 26 Jan-2 Feb: Stay Fresh Fest
By simply scrolling down you'll be able to see how psyched we are for the return of Stay Fresh Fest at The Deaf Institute – but also Chinese New Year events, the Fiesta Bombarda Carnival, Grub's ExtraVEGANza (geddit!?) and more. Go play! Read more »| 26 Jan 2017 -
Festivals
False Advertising join Threshold 2017 line-up
19 more acts unveiled for the weekender in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle Read more »| 25 Jan 2017 -
ArtThis Week in Scottish Art: 24-30 January
This week brings exciting new shows from Embassy, CCA, Edinburgh Printmakers, Glasgow Project Room, The Modern Institute, Mary Mary and Very Friendly, as well as readings, discussion groups, performance and screening events. Read more »| 24 Jan 2017
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FilmOscars 2017: La La Land equals nomination record
The Oscar nominations are in, and effervescent musical La La Land joins Titanic and All About Eve as the most nominated film in the history of the award... Read more »| 24 Jan 2017 -
Film
Ewan McGregor snubs Piers Morgan over Women's March
The Trainspotting star pulled out of an interview with Morgan in solidarity with the women around the world who marched against Donald Trump's presidency at the weekend Read more »| 24 Jan 2017 -
Festivals
Run The Jewels, Arab Strap join Field Day line-up
Killer Mike and El-P headline the festival's Eat Your Own Ears stage, with Lady Leshurr and Thee Oh Sees also joining the bill Read more »| 24 Jan 2017 -
Festivals
John Cale to headline Liverpool Sound City 2017
The Human League, Metronomy and The Kooks join the Velvet Underground legend as the festival expands to four nights Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
Film
Star Wars: Episode VIII gets its full title
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars film, the eighth in the franchise, has a full title at long last. And it’s tantalising… News just in, the title ... Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Suri, Pancho's, Wreckfish & more
Manchester burrito stalwarts Pancho's unveil plans to take over the world – or at least Liverpool and Leeds – while Sticky Walnut's Gary Usher does the same with Wreckfish bistro and Michael O'Hare goes space-age Asian at the Urbis. Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
Film
Kristen Stewart promises 'kickass' political film
While promoting her directorial debut in Sundance, Kirsten Stewart promises her next film will be much more political and discusses Donald Trump's obsession with her love life Read more »| 23 Jan 2017 -
Art
DARE Art Prize announces 2017 shortlist
The shortlist for the first DARE Art Prize has been announced, with five fascinating projects combining art and science in the running for the £15,000 prize Read more »| 20 Jan 2017 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 19-24 Jan
A free gig from Cowtown, Peaness and Kyotoya at Soup Kitchen provides zero excuse for you not to get out this week. Plus: live sets from Cass McCombs, Dream Wife, Bayonet and many more. Read more »| 19 Jan 2017