News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsChilcot Report reading set for Edinburgh Fringe
The Chilcot Report into the Iraq War will be read in its entirety by a host of comedians, performers, politicians, authors and members of the public at this ... Read more »| 21 Jul 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 21-28 Jul: Bluedot
Festival season's coming up trumps this week, churning out the brand new bluedot, LIMF, Tramlines, Manchester Jazz Festival, a celebration of Star Trek's 50th birthday and, believe it or not, more. It's also National Tequila Day, so let's drink to that. Read more »| 21 Jul 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 21-28 Jul: National Tequila Day
Has anyone seen July? Where did July go? Ah well – no need to dwell. Go refresh your sartorial smarts at Edinburgh Fashion fest, dance your heart out to Hans Bouffmyhre at La Cheetah and salt / liquor / lime yourself in honour of National Tequila Day... Read more »| 21 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Le Guess Who? announces guest-curated programme
The likes of Tortoise, BEAK>, Laurel Halo and Tim Hecker lead a colossal artist-picked bill for the tenth edition of the esteemed Dutch festival Offering... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 20-26 July
This week's Liverpool gig guide, featuring big shows at The Magnet and District and the return of Liverpool International Music Festival. Read more »| 20 Jul 2016 -
Music
Warehouse Project 2016 line-up revealed
The line-up for this year's Warehouse Project series of gigs and club nights in Manchester has been announced. Warehouse Project 2016 kicks off its 15... Read more »| 20 Jul 2016
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Music
Leeds DIY scene newsletter: July 2016
From indiepop supergroups to riot-themed events with ex-members of The KLF, we cast our eager eyes across Leeds' DIY scene to find out what's new Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
Women in Print: Manchester art exhibition preview
Find out more about some of Manchester's iconic women including Emmeline Pankhurst and Victoria Wood, whose achievements are brought to life by some equally compelling creatives in this group exhibition at Rudy's Pizza. Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
bluedot 2016: Five acts to watch
Underworld? Caribou? Jean-Michel Jarre? Bluedot's got it made when it comes to headliners, but if you're wondering where else you should point your attention, let us be your guide Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Music
The Wedding Present – Sprague: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from The Wedding present's forthcoming album Going, Going… Leeds-based indie pioneers The Wedding Present return with the... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
Honeyblood to return with Babes Never Die
Edinburgh-raised grunge pop duo Honeyblood have announced their second album Babes Never Die, due for release via FatCat on 4 November. Today they... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 14-21 Jul: Brazilica Festival
This week we're celebrating creative women with the Women in Print exhibition, the diversity of Arab culture at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival and the region's rising names at Shiny New Festival at The Lantern, along with a big ol' party at Brazilica Fest. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 14-21 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz Fest
Right, let's round off this slightly nightmarish week with some lovely culture, shall we? From Edinburgh Jazz and Blues fest to Glasgow Mela, Derrick Carter at Subculture to Lou Lou's Vintage fair, Scotland's got all manner of cures for your woes. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Beer Zoo, Hippo Taproom & more
Our latest guide to new food and drink in Edinburgh and Glasgow features plenty of beer, with new bars to check out at either end of the M8 Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 13-19 July
Black metal, indie anthems and a thoroughly welcome visit from Father John Misty: we cast our eye across Liverpool's live music scene and come up trumps Read more »| 13 Jul 2016