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Edinburgh International Film Festival announces 'Under the Radar' events

28 Apr 2008

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced a new strand entitled Under the Radar. This new section, said a Festival statement, 'will celebrate the true spirit of ‘cult’ film and will screen six feature films including two World, two…

KT Tunstall and The Fall added to Wickerman Festival bill

28 Apr 2008

The line-up of this July's Wickerman Festival is almost complete, with the news that KT Tunstall and The Fall have been added to it. Over 100 other acts have already been confirmed for the Dumfriesshire festival, including Dodgy, The Hacienda Tour…

Submissions wanted for Diesel Wall 2008

28 Apr 2008

Applications are being sought from 'creative, inspired' people for Diesel Wall 2008. The scheme seeks design ideas for walls based in prominent urban environments around the world, with the winners' work going up on a wall in Manchester, Barcelona…

Agyness Deyn to release single

28 Apr 2008

Supermodel Agyness Deyn is to release a single with the band Five O'Clock Heroes on 23 June. Deyn sings on the track Who and also appears in the video, both of which were recorded in New York. The collaboration came about after Deyn heard a demo of…

New gigs announced, 24 April - Frankmusic, James, Teenage Fanclub and more

24 Apr 2008

Keeping you up to date with all the best new Scottish gigs announced in the last 24 hours: More shows have been announced for the 02 Wireless Weekender's Glasgow leg. Joining Sam Sparro as support for his Oran Mor gig on 9 May are Frankmusic and Jack…

Edinburgh Festivals Forum appoints Susan Rice as Chair

24 Apr 2008

The Edinburgh Festivals Forum, the commission set up to oversee the strategic development of Edinburgh's Festivals and to maintain the city's position as the pre-eminent festival city, has announced the appointment of Susan Rice as Chair. Rice, who…

KT Tunstall to play homecoming show at Dunfermline's Alhambra Theatre

24 Apr 2008

Fife singer KT Tunstall is to play a T in the Park warm-up show at Dunfermline's new Alhambra Theatre . This will be only the venue's second show under its current incarnation. The venue, one of Scotland's finest on its opening in 1922, before being…

Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson marry

24 Apr 2008

Lou Reed and his long-term partner, the avant-garde composer Laurie Anderson, married earlier this month in Colorado. The couple, who have been together since 1995, were married on 12 April in Colorado, and threw a celebration in their home city of…

Indiana Jones premieres at Cannes

24 Apr 2008

The line-up for this year's Cannes Film Festival has been announced, and the most widely-anticipated premiere isn't even in competition. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will receive its first screening at the festival, with…

Chris Rock to play Edinburgh

24 Apr 2008

American comedian and actor Chris Rock is to play Edinburgh's Playhouse on 28 May. The gig, which follows Rock's sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena and Brixton Academy earlier this year, will be his only one Scottish date for the time…

Winners of the 2008 List Eating and Drinking Guide Awards revealed

Winners of the 2008 List Eating and Drinking Guide Awards revealed

24 Apr 2008

The List is delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s List Eating & Drinking Guide Awards, as we launch our 2008 guide, free with the latest issue of the magazine. Now in their sixth year, The List awards highlight some of the best eating out…

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Edinburgh Fringe set for Scandal

24 Apr 2008

The Fringe is set to be sexed up in style this year with the arrival of one of New York City’s longest running burlesque shows, Le Scandal, due to hit Edinburgh in August, following its debut at the Brighton Fringe next month. The show is currently…

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European premiere of zombie thriller in Dumfries

24 Apr 2008

Surprise hit horror flick Outpost will find its way to Dumfries next week, for its European premiere. The zombie thriller about Nazi soldiers who come back from the dead has been picked up by Sony Pictures for £1.2m. Movie producers Arabella Croft…

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Forsyth to stand down as director of BAFTA Scotland

24 Apr 2008

After ten years as director of BAFTA Scotland, Alison Forsyth will be leaving on Wednesday 30 April. Forsyth presided over a growth in memberships and established the BAFTA Scotland Awards. A successor will be appointed this summer.

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Glamour expected at EIFF Opening Gala

24 Apr 2008

Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller will inject some glamour into this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival, following the announcement that they are to join The Edge of Love director John Maybury on the red carpet at the festival’s Opening Night…

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Hostel opens its walls up to artists

24 Apr 2008

The Blue Sky Hostel in Glasgow’s West End is looking to transform a large amount of its wall space into a free gallery for local artists to exhibit work.

Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs to hit the Highlands

24 Apr 2008

A picturesque pavilion in the Highlands is setting its stall for the arrival of two gigs by popular rockers the Kaiser Chiefs . The band, known for hits such as Ruby and I Predict a Riot, will play Strathpeffer Pavilion in Ross-shire on the 19-20…

Madonna

Madonna to make an announcement?

24 Apr 2008

Madonna fans await the widely-speculated announcement that the singer is planning a world tour, culminating in a performance at Wembley Arena. Whispers began after a gig listing for the Southeast Conference Theatre in Florida appeared on the AOL…

National Museum of Scotland to celebrate start of renovations

National Museum of Scotland to celebrate start of renovations

24 Apr 2008

The National Museum of Scotland will celebrate the start of the £46.4m Royal Museum Project renovations with a weekend of entertainment. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will headline the event, which runs from Sat 26–Sun 27 Apr. See www.nms.ac.uk/celebration

Shetland museum up for prize

24 Apr 2008

Congratulations to the Shetland Museum and Archives, who have made it on to the shortlist for The Art Fund Prize for Museum and Galleries 2008. The museum will compete against three others for the £100,000 prize, to be announced on Thursday 22 May.

Sir Sean back to Bond?

24 Apr 2008

With James Bond flick Quantum of Solace well into production, unconfirmed rumours continue that Sir Sean Connery will join Daniel Craig in the cast as one of 007’s many enemies. The film’s theme song will come courtesy of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.

Tartan Heart Festival returns in August

24 Apr 2008

Following its success last year, the Tartan Heart Festival returns to Beauly in Inverness-shire on 8–9 Aug. Among the acts confirmed thus far are Scouting for Girls, The Waterboys, Idlewild, Edwyn Collins and Nouvelle Vague.

Tennent's Mutual

Tennent's Mutual promises a more inclusive approach for Scots music fans

24 Apr 2008

Following the announcement that this year’s Triptych festival will be the last, Tennent’s lager has revealed its latest venture, The Tennent’s Mutual. In a move to make music fans active participants in the all-new project, interested parties will…

Writers announced for Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat

24 Apr 2008

John Burnside and Romesh Gunesekera have been selected for 2008’s Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat, the Scottish Book Trust has announced. They will be joined by a third writer for the chance to find inspiration on one of Scotland’s most beautiful…

New gigs announced, 23 April - Hot Chip, The Music and more

23 Apr 2008

Keeping you up to date with all the best new Scottish gigs announced in the last 24 hours: Following a stunning set at the Barrowlands last year, Hot Chip return to Glasgow's Carling Academy on the 2 November. The Music are feeling their way back…

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