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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…

James back CND in Scotland

23 Apr 2008

In the year of the organisation's 50th birthday, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament have been promised substantial support from the rock band James on their visit to Scotland this week. 'We will be present at James' forthcoming gigs,' says Lorna…

My Bloody Valentine to curate ATP festival in New York

23 Apr 2008

Recently reformed shoegazers My Bloody Valentine are to co-curate an American branch of the All Tomorrow's Parties festival this Autumn. The event, which takes place between 19-21 September, will be at Kutshers Country Club in Monticello, which is in…

Top theatre group pulls out of this year's Fringe

23 Apr 2008

Theatre group Aurora Nova, who have specialised in visual theatre and dance performances at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2001, will not be taking part this year. The company, who are based at Stockbridge's St Stephen's Church, have said a shortage of…

Tracey Emin show fails to secure a sponsor

23 Apr 2008

A retrospective of work by Tracey Emin at Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art this August has failed to secure a sponsor, it's been reported. The National Galleries' other shows of the summer, Impressionism and Scotland and a display of…

New Order to release Glasgow performance on DVD

22 Apr 2008

A live DVD of two New Order performances recorded at Glasgow's Carling Academy in October 2006, is to be made available on 2 June. 'New Order: Live in Glasgow' features songs from the band's Joy Division and New Order phases, and comes with a bonus…

MGMT, Glasvegas and Jeff Mills among new acts unveiled for T in the Park

22 Apr 2008

A bunch of new acts have been named for T in the Park 2008, with Detroit techno auteur Jeff Mills ' appearance in the Slam Tent one of the most widely anticipated. Also on the bill are old punks The Stranglers and Sam Duckworth's Get Cape. Wear Cape.

SoCo Social bringing Mylo to Rock Ness

22 Apr 2008

The new SoCo Social tent at this year's Rock Ness festival is to be headlined by Mylo , it has been announced. Many more acts will be appearing in the tent over the course of the two-day festival, which runs on the weekend of 7 and 8 June. Other DJs…

Audio Bullys, Doug Walker added to Live at Loch Lomond line-up

22 Apr 2008

New acts have been confirmed for August's Live at Loch Lomond festival, with garage-house duo Audio Bullys and self-promoted singer-songwriter Doug Walker singing up. The Bullys and Walker - shot to fame by handing a copy of his single to Chris…

Bands for T Break 2008 announced

22 Apr 2008

The judging panel of T Break 2008, which launched at the end of February, have made their decision on the 48 acts who will compete in the competition's 2008 heats. The prize on offer to the winning acts will be an opportunity to perform on the T Break…

Edinburgh International Film Festival's documentary strand announced

21 Apr 2008

Chris Waitt's A Complete History of My Sexual Failures, James Marsh's Man on Wire and Errol Morris' Standard Operating Procedure are among the 22 documentaries which will be presented at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. Also among…

Madonna to play Radio 1's Big Weekend

21 Apr 2008

Madonna has been confirmed as the headliner for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2008 , which will take place at Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent on the weekend of 10 and 11 May. The singer, who won her 13th UK number one single at the weekend, with the Justin…

Alter Ego play last minute Glasgow show

21 Apr 2008

German techno duo Alter Ego are to play Glasgow's Sub Club on Sunday night, 27 April. The last-minute show, held by the Subbie's Optimo night, sees Alter Ego replace Chrome Hoof, who were forced to pull out of their Triptych date at the club last week.

Sergeant and I Was a Cub Scout to play JD Set in Glasgow

21 Apr 2008

Fife rockers Sergeant, recently tipped for success by Alan McGee in the Guardian, are to play a JD Set gig at Glasgow's Cathouse on the 25 April. The Jack Daniels-sponsored event will see the band joined by Nottingham's I Was a Cub Scout. Tickets can…

O2 Wireless Weekenders coming to Scotland

21 Apr 2008

The O2 Wireless festival is branching out from London, with a set of O2 Wireless Weekenders around the UK. Joining dates in Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle and Manchester will be two shows in Glasgow. The first is at Oran Mor on 9 May, and is the…

New work and literary adaptations form the back bone of the National Theatre’s season

18 Apr 2008

The National Theatre of Scotland have just announced their 08/09 season, a programme dominated by emergent theatre makers and literary adaptations. John Tiffany will direct 'Be Near Me', an adaptation of Scottish writer Andrew O’Hagan’s hugely acclaimed…

Lou Reed's Berlin to get cinema release

18 Apr 2008

The new live performance of Lou Reed's classic album 'Berlin' is to be released as a film on 25 July. Lou Reed's Berlin, which was directed by Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), will enjoy a limited release around the UK, including…

Pete Doherty Welfare Fund launched by fashion website

18 Apr 2008

Discount fashion website lastseason.com today announced it's to set up a 'Pete Doherty Welfare Fund'. It's aim is to help the troubled singer get back on his feet when he gets out of jail in late July. 'Pete's incredibly talented and as a musician he…

The Mighty Boosh launch their own festival

18 Apr 2008

Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett, the comedy duo otherwise known as The Mighty Boosh, are to launch their own festival, it was reported today. Billed as 'a day in the country' which they will 'drag a load of friends and comedians and bands' along to…

Digitalism cancel Glasgow show

18 Apr 2008

German laptop electro duo Digitalism have cancelled the remainder of their UK tour, including a date at Glasgow's Arches on 22 April, due to unspecified band illness. The pair said in a statement: "We are really sorry that we have to cancel our UK…

Ian Wright quits the BBC

18 Apr 2008

Ex-England and Arsenal player Ian Wright has quit the BBC's live commentary team, claiming he no longer wants to be seen as a 'comedy jester' 'Times are changing. I don't know how long young people are going to want to sit down and watch that same…

Chrome Hoof, Mikel Rouse cancel Triptych shows

18 Apr 2008

London krautfunk orchestra Chrome Hoof have had to pull out of their date at the Triptych festival. The band were due to play Optimo at Glasgow's Sub Club on 27 April, making them one of the last acts to appear at the final Triptych. Reasons for…

Russell Brand turned down for Peep Show

17 Apr 2008

Russell Brand was turned down for a part in cult sitcom Peep Show before becoming famous, according to the show's star David Mitchell. Mitchell said: 'Apparently Russell auditioned for the part of Super Hans before he was well known on the first…

Richard and Judy to leave Channel 4 for UKTV

17 Apr 2008

After announcing their departure from Channel 4 after seven years, it has been announced that daytime TV stars Richard and Judy are to sign with the UKTV network. Available only through satellite and freeview, the UKTV channels include Dave and UKTV…

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