Things to do
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Heads UpThe Mighty Boosh Book Signing @ Zavvi, Glasgow, 13 Sep
Ten years after they made it famous on the Fringe, the Mighty Boosh choose an Edinburgh publisher to launch their first book Read more »| 12 Sep 2008 -
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One Creative Scotland @ The Tollhouse Studios, Glasgow, 13 Sep
A group of burgeoning artists, fed up with lack of opportunities in Glasgow, decided to get together and create their own... Read more »| 11 Sep 2008 -
Heads UpThe Tennent's Mutual Announce 'Season One'
Following the recent announcement of warm up gigs to be headlined by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy in mid-September, further details of The Tennent's Mutual... Read more »| 09 Sep 2008 -
Heads UpLach @ King Tut's, 10 Sep
This Wednesday (10 September) sees the living legend of New York’s anti-folk scene Lach appearing at King Tut's in Glasgow. In fact, Lach is often cred... Read more »| 08 Sep 2008 -
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Coded Language @ Peacock Arts, 25-27 Sep
The Skinny celebrates its launch in Aberdeen at the opening of London artist Remi Morgan's first Scottish exhibition Read more »| 08 Sep 2008 -
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What do We-Think? @ Tramway and The Lighthouse, Glasgow, 11-12 Sep
A nation-wide conference explores the dissolving lines between audience and artist. Read more »| 02 Sep 2008
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Heads UpThe Homeless World Cup: Mel Young on Practical Change
Mel Young is a true Edinburgh, nay Scottish, hero. In over twenty years of working on the issue of homelessness, he has been nothing if not highly effective, and imaginative. As the Homeless World Cup gears up for its biggest year to date, RJ Thomson speaks to the organisation's founder about what really makes a difference Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
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Super Busy Animal: Gruff Rhys reveals double album plans
Furries man defies his naturally chilled disposition and works like a maniac Read more »| 26 Aug 2008 -
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Mela Festival - 2 for 1 for Skinny readers
The Mela Festival returns with a programme that now extends to film, food, fashion... and free tickets. Read more »| 25 Aug 2008 -
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Irvine Welsh and Kristin Hersh to Guest DJ at Born to Be Wide Tomorrow (Thu, 21 Aug)
Edinburgh's Born To Be Wide is to host a festival special on Thursday (21 Aug), with all guest DJs taking the form of Fringe festival participants. In someth... Read more »| 20 Aug 2008 -
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Ocean's Eleven star buried in (relative) peace
Stars gather to mourn the shock loss of a comedy gem Read more »| 20 Aug 2008 -
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Bloc Party in Imminent Album Release Shocker
In the wiki-torrent age of infinite information updates, it's always nice when a record (or two) appears like a curveball and manages to announce itself seem... Read more »| 19 Aug 2008 -
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Tennents line up James Murphy, No Age and many more to warm up 'Season One'
Making good on their promise for the integration of beer, democracy and music, Tennent's Mutual announced today a trio of warm up gigs set for the months of ... Read more »| 15 Aug 2008 -
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Isaac Hayes Dies at 65
Soul icon Isaac Hayes has died at the age of 65, it has been confirmed. He was found dead in his home in Tennessee next to a treadmill, though a cause of death has yet to be established. Read more »| 11 Aug 2008 -
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Stooges' gear half-inched!
Iggy Pop and his Stooges are equally as famous for their gritty, no holds barred performances as their timeless blend of proto-punk, and we've seen the 61 ye... Read more »| 06 Aug 2008