What's On Scotland 27 Jun-4 Jul: Kelburn Garden Party & more
Kelburn Garden Party returns to just outside of Largs this coming week, with a stunning lineup of acts. Elsewhere, Collective launch their latest summer exhibition and Soccer Mommy plays Summerhall
Everyone’s favourite scrappy music festival returns: Kelburn Garden Party runs from 4-8 July, with a stunning programme of music and workshops in the gorgeous grounds of Kelburn Castle just outside of Largs.
With a lineup so good that certain members of The Skinny team who have never been camping before are Going Camping (ahem), this year's edition is well worth the trek out of the city. Head to the Pyramid Stage – curated by The Skinny! – to catch the likes of Becky Sikasa, LVRA, Sarya and Nikhita, head to the magical secret forest or waterfall pools for a little wander, and have a little midnight dance with Strawberry Jam Soundsystem and EHFM DJs. Tickets are very limited, with some weekend and day tickets remaining – be quick!
ADVERTISEMENT | Date Night at Dovecot
Dovecot, Edinburgh. 18 Jul, 6pm
Bring a partner, friends or enjoy a solo evening at Dovecot Studios for a special evening event featuring live music from Ivy Big Band and exclusive exhibition entry to Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song. Try your hand at tapestry weaving for beginners and sip on delightful drinks served by Hickory in the Dovecot Café - An evening of culture and creativity not to be missed!
Moyna Flannigan: Space Shuffle
Collective Gallery, Edinburgh. 28 Jun-15 Sep
Renowned Scottish artist Moyna Flannigan directly responds to the architecture of Collective's City Dome with an appropriately cosmic exhibition. Large-scale constellations of collage and paper sculptures draw on myth and pop culture to articulate visual memories. Photography by John McKenzie.
Soccer Mommy
Summerhall, Edinburgh. 2 Jul, 7pm
Fresh off a support tour with The National and a slot at Glastonbury, Soccer Mommy is doing a wee tour of the UK. One of the big names of the indie pop rock music scene, her music is simultaneously raw and delicate, with intimate lyrics that cut to the heart of modern love and alienation. Image: Sophie Hur.
Mojxmma x Stereo: Blck Mamba
Stereo, Glasgow. 28 Jun, 11pm
Glasgow-based QTIPOC+ club night welcome Brussels-based DJ Black Mamba, whose mixes bring a fresh and playful edge to contemporary club music, with a mix of UK funk, Amapiano, Baltimore, grime, Afrobeats, hard drum, dancehall, and Baile funk. Image: 3feethi.
Amber Leith + TEOSE + Toast
The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. 3 Jul, 7:30pm
There's an incredible Glasgow lineup on at The Glad Cafe this coming week, with indie folk artist Amber Leith heading up the night (think Sufjan Stevens, but maybe a little less sad), with support from grungy dreampop outfit TEOSE and sweet and shiny pop band Toast. Image: Amber Leith.
ADVERTISEMENT | The Pleasance @ The Fringe
The Pleasance is celebrating their 40th anniversary in Edinburgh this summer! And with more than 250 shows already on sale, it's likely to be the biggest party in town. Pick up a copy of their brand new brochure from a whole host of sites across the city to see what's on. And as always, there's a fully interactive digital version available online! Take a look now and get a head-start on planning this year's festival.
↪ Delaine Le Bas: Delainia - 17071965 Unfolding
Tramway, Glasgow. Until 13 Oct
Large-scale installations, constructed from straw, textiles, paint, and found objects, position themselves on the intersection of the personal and political to examine facets of the Romani experience through different perspectives on land, gender, and discrimination. Image: Keith Hunter.
→ Take One Action: Summer Gathering!
The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh. 30 Jun, 1pm
Meet or reunite with friends of Take One Action as they get together for food, games, workshops, and share their exciting plans for the next few years – there's vegan lunch, a film quiz, screen-printing with Goccomatic and even a tombola.
→ RARE Club: Princess Superstar + Everything Else Sucks
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 2 Jul, 11pm
Having appeared on the Saltburn soundtrack alongside all the other BNOCs (Sophie Ellis-Bextor, anyone?), Princess Superstar is trading the mansion for the sweatbox and appearing at Sneaky's for a slot at RARE, alongside Everything Else Sucks (so true).