News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicScottish Album of the Year 2016 shortlist unveiled
The shortlist for the 2016 annual Scottish Album of the Year Award was announced at the BBC's Quay Sessions this evening, with fresh faces joining past nomin... Read more »| 16 Jun 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 16-23 Jun: Africa Oyé
Ditch the crowds of bucket hats and Adidas kicks all off to see The Stone Roses: there's plenty more to be getting on with across the North, from Africa Oye and Yorkshire Festival to US comedian David Cross and Edinburgh previews at Gullivers. Read more »| 16 Jun 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 16-23 Jun: EIFF
The summer isn't over. It's just a blip. While we wait for that blip to pass, settle into the velvet seats of cinemas Edinburgh-wide for Edinburgh International Film Festival, head to a World Music Day 'Jamathon' and sink some brews at North Hop Glasgow Read more »| 16 Jun 2016 -
MusicArab Strap announce reunion gigs
Arab Strap, Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton's seminal indie pop project, have announced a second Glasgow show as part of their 20th anniversary reunion. ... Read more »| 15 Jun 2016 -
Books
The North's best indie bookshops
To mark Independent Bookshop Week (18-25 June), we selected some of our favourite independent book stores in the North and suggested some titles you could re... Read more »| 15 Jun 2016 -
FestivalsLIMF launches radio station for 2016
Liverpool International Music Festival Radio will reflect both the past and present of the city's thriving music scene Read more »| 15 Jun 2016
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Music
Warpaint to open Liverpool Music Week
Warpaint will head the line-up for this year's Liverpool Music Week, as part of a string of UK tour dates this autumn. Warpaint play the Liverpool Music Wee... Read more »| 14 Jun 2016 -
Art
This Week in Scottish Art: 14-20 June
It's a week of big events with Print Festival Scotland 2016 and Embassy Annuale 2016 Read more »| 14 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
bluedot festival announces science line-up
bluedot, the new festival at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, has revealed its science programme, which will see luminaries from across the science and art wor... Read more »| 10 Jun 2016 -
Intersections
New app explores LGBT histories in Manchester
A new web app previewed today, OUT! brings to life pivotal moments in LGBT history Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
European City of Science festival lineup announced
The programme for Science in the City festival, part of Manchester's year as European City of Science, has been revealed Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Book Festival reveals 2016 programme
The programme for the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival has been revealed, with Jonathan Safran Foer and Stewart Lee among a host of names set for appearances. Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 9-16 Jun: World Gin Day
Brace yourselves for a bit of a boozy one this week, as we take on the botanical goodness of World Gin Day brewers' delight with Manchester Beer Week, while Parquet Courts tour new album, Human Performance, and Positive Vibration brings a reggae revival. Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 9-16 Jun: World Gin Day
Between World Gin Day 2016, scientific stand-up, a cheese tutorial and Belle and Sebastian, we've got a pretty eclectic week on our hands; and that's before we've even mentioned Kindness, Fruitmarket's Design Market and EIFF... Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe: Where to find your programme
The full Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme was unveiled today at the Scottish Cafe and Restaurant. Read more »| 08 Jun 2016