News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 30 Nov-6 Dec
As December descends it's time for truly atmospheric times from Katie Melua – in tow with the 23-piece Gori Women's Choir, no less – at Bridgewater Hall, indie heads The Boxer Rebellion at Gorilla and riff-laden slacker rock from Slowcoaches. Read more »| 30 Nov 2016 -
FestivalsNeu! Reekie! announce Where Are We Now? festival
First details have been announced for Where Are We Now?, a new festival curated by art collective Neu! Reekie! for Hull City of Culture 2017 Read more »| 30 Nov 2016 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – December 2016
It's a very Christmassy food news round-up this month, laced with some birthday celebrations and plenty of chocolate Read more »| 30 Nov 2016 -
FestivalsFrank Ocean and Solange to headline Primavera 2017
Aphex Twin, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Grace Jones, Slayer, Van Morrison and The xx will also top the bill in Barcelona While other festivals drip-feed their li... Read more »| 30 Nov 2016 -
MusicIndependent Venue Week announces 2017 line-up
Manchester's Cabbage star among the first names to be unveiled Read more »| 29 Nov 2016 -
Comedy
Rosco Mcclelland wins Scottish Comedian of the Year
Scotland’s finest underground comedic talent contributed to a good cause at the 2016 Scottish Comedian of the Year final. Read more »| 29 Nov 2016
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Film
Wes Anderson creates beautiful Christmas short
Wes Anderson has made an ad for H&M featuring Adrien Brody, and it’s delightful Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
‘Dangerous Dames’ heading to Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival will celebrate the big screen’s sultriest femmes fatales in its 2017 programme, and explore the vibrancy of New Canadian Cinema Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
GFF reunites members of Glasgow's 90s music scene
The musicians featured in Niall McCann's acclaimed documentary Lost in France – including members of Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai and The Delgados – reunite for a live show at Glasgow Film Festival. Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Books
Kathleen Jamie wins Saltire Book of the Year award
Stirling University Professor Kathleen Jamie’s poetry collection sees off books by the likes of Irvine Welsh, Jenni Fagan and James Kelman to win Scotland's top literary award Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 24-29 Nov
Halifax trio The Orielles curate two nights of rising goodness down at Fallow Cafe, alt-folk favourite Jesca Hoop takes to The Deaf Institute with new material and Dalek and Radian team up for a double header at Islington Mill. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Festivals
T in the Park to 'take break' in 2017
Scotland's largest music festival will not return in 2017 Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 24 Nov-1 Dec: Alt Xmas Markets
Escape the hysteria of the *official* Christmas markets to the lesser-trodden paths of alternatives like Christmas at the Mill, WinterFest, The Hepworth Wakefield Christmas Markets and much more. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 24 Nov-1 Dec: St Andrew's Day
Find out the best places to celebrate the crucifixion of a saint, plus Tony Oursler's critically acclaimed Influence Machine and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at the Lyceum. Read more »| 24 Nov 2016 -
Film
Trainspotting 2: International trailer reveals new footage
Another tantalising glimpses at Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting sequel T2 in the international trailer Read more »| 23 Nov 2016