News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsLiverpool Psych Fest adds Pure Phase Ensemble
Liverpool Psych Fest 2016 has announced the first ever UK show for Pure Phase Ensemble, featuring Mark Gardener of Ride. Read more »| 31 May 2016 -
FilmLiverpool Small Cinema tackles gender inequality in film
Liverpool Small Cinema brings gender equality to its programme with 58%, a forward-thinking initiative to get more films by female filmmakers on their screens Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Food And Drink
Manchester Food and Drink Festival unveils line-up
For 2016 Manchester Food and Drink Festival serves up a veritable feast of Hidden Banquets, one-off menus from Adam Reid and Nacho Manzano, plus all the usual antics in Albert Square. Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
FestivalsT Break bands for 2016 announced
The sixteen up-and-coming acts selected to play the T Break stage at this year's T in the Park festival have been revealed. This year's clutch of acts inclu... Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – June 2016
June's food events guide features a host of festivals, the chance to get creative in the pub, and masked Mexican wrestlers... Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Festivals
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival unveils new events
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival have announced a new batch of film and theatre events for this year's festival Read more »| 26 May 2016
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Things To Do
What's On Scotland 26 May-2 Jun: Riverside Fest
You've been working far too hard. There's a bank holiday on the horizon and we've got some extra-curriculars with your name on 'em; from Riverside Festival to Hidden Door, ECA's Degree Show to a whisky party. Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Northwest 26 May-2 Jun: Dot to Dot
What's that we smell? Why, it's ANOTHER bank holiday! This one brings Dot to Dot, Liverpool Sound City, The Garden Party in Leeds and more, with plenty more highlights for the rest of that four-day working week. Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
Music
Dinosaur Jr announce new album, UK dates
The veteran trio unveiled new track Tiny in a world exclusive performance on Later... with Jools Holland Indie rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr return with their 1... Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival reveal 2016 Commissions
Edinburgh Art Festival have announced the details of seven new pieces commissioned for the 2016 Festival Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Art
This Week in Scottish Art: 24-31 May
This week the degree show action keeps on, as Dundee continuesand Edinburgh opens on Saturday. There's also a whole host of talks and openings across Scotland. Read more »| 24 May 2016 -
Film
Ken Loach wins big at Cannes, plus awards controversy
Despite rumours that he was to retire, Ken Loach returns to Cannes for the 13th time, winning his second Palme d’Or for stirring anti-austerity drama I... Read more »| 23 May 2016 -
Clubs
Preview: Riverside Festival 2016
As the second Bank Holiday weekend in May draws closer, it’s once again time to don those dancing shoes, keep fingers crossed for sunshine, and ready o... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
Film
Why Xavier Dolan doesn’t care what critics think
Critics at Cannes have their claws out for Xavier Dolan's latest melodrama It's Only the End of the World. It's currently the worst reviewed films at the fes... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe: Five shows to see at Summerhall
Our resident agony aunt and somewhat cynical theatre critic picks her five must-see shows from this year’s Summerhall Fringe programme As general mana... Read more »| 19 May 2016