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Pixies

Pixies to play Glasgow in August

2 Jul 2009

American alternative rock legends Pixies have announced a date at the SECC, Glasgow, on Sun 4 Aug. Since reforming in 2004 after an eleven-year split, the Boston quartet - Frank 'Black Francis' Black, Joey Santiago, David Lovering and Kim Deal - have…

Forest Publications seek submissions for new graphic anthology

Forest Publications seek submissions for new graphic anthology

30 Jun 2009

The Edinburgh-based Forest Publications are putting together a new graphic anthology named This Will Explain Everything, which is now open to submissions from comic artists and illustrators. Writer and publisher Ryan Van Winkle explains: 'This…

Hardeep Singh Kohli

Dundee Literary Festival

29 Jun 2009

This Festival, which has just completed it’s fifth year, is thrusting through the crowded Scottish Festival scene – there are now at least 135 other festivals in Scotland. Dundee has focused on 2 strands, the quality of the writers and the Dundee…

Foodies Festival hits second year

25 Jun 2009

Following its inaugural success last year, the Foodies Festival will return to Edinburgh this summer for a foodie extravaganza in and around Holyrood. Following the pattern of last year’s line-up, this year’s programme boasts demonstrations from…

Bike Week 2009

Bike Week Scotland 2009 - Danny MacAskill Inspired Bicycles

11 Jun 2009

The UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event kicks off this issue, promoting the idea of communities bandying together to get fit and have fun. With Bike Week 2009, organisers are encouraging everyone to ‘get more out of life’. To help…

Edinburgh Festival 2009 - Fringe programme highlights

Edinburgh Festival 2009 - Fringe programme highlights

11 Jun 2009

Roll up, roll up. It may just seem like yesterday that the Edinburgh Fringe packed its bags for 2008 but now it’s back with a vengeance. Against stiff competition from its international and national counterparts, this year’s Fringe line-up looks…

News in Brief

11 Jun 2009

The Scottish Government’s ‘One Scotland’ campaign RoAR (Rock Against Racism) campaign kicks off this fortnight with local lads Franz Ferdinand, who’ll be heading to the Scottish Borders for a special RoAR gig in Selkirk’s Victoria Hall on Wed 17 Jun.

The Grassmarket

Film Festival Under the Stars among Grassmarket highlights

11 Jun 2009

The Grassmarket’s summer programme is shaping up to show off the area to its best advantage, following the launch of its new market. As part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the area plays host to Film Festival Under the Stars, an outdoor…

String of Pearls project announced

11 Jun 2009

The City of Edinburgh council has launched a business competition to identify the best new use for the former Royal High School on Regent Road. The competition is the first of its kind undertaken by the council and seeks innovative, high quality…

T Break

11 Jun 2009

After listening to almost 1400 entries, T Break’s judging panel have selected 16 of the finest unsigned Scottish acts to join the bill for Balado this July. Among those confirmed include artists previously seen in The List like Punch and the Apostles…

Glasgay! announces headliners

11 Jun 2009

Glasgay has announced Reclaiming the Rainbow as the umbrella title for this year’s festival. Running in two parts, it will kick off with a Film Festival on 3 Sep before the performance strand kicks in, featuring four world premieres including Jackie…

We Are Astronomers

11 Jun 2009

Edinburgh attraction Our Dynamic Earth has launched new 360 degree film technology as part of the galaxy gazing We Are Astronomers event. Dr Who’s David Tennant, takes up narrating duties.

Edge Festival 2009 lineup announced

David Byrne, The Streets and The Stranglers set for Edge Festival 2009

10 Jun 2009

David Byrne, The Streets, The Stranglers are amongst the highlights of the Edge Festival 2009 in Edinburgh. Other headliners include Múm, Enter Shikari, Mumford & Sons, Bluetones, Amanda Palmer, Andrew Bird, Emiliana Torrini and Foy Vance. Acts from…

It is not too late for Erskine week!

It is not too late for Erskine Week!

3 Jun 2009

The veterans’ charity Erskine is fast approaching one of the most important weeks in its calendar; Erskine Week. From 1st to 8th June 2009, friends and supporters of Erskine will be pulling out all the stops to make its second Erskine Week a…

David Tennant to present Masterpiece Contemporary

News in brief

28 May 2009

David Tennant to present Masterpiece Contemporary. The Jolomo awards for Scottish landscape painting. Launch of a limited edition whisky collection.

Bar a  Vin

The Taste Of Bordeaux's Bar à Vin In Edinburgh

20 May 2009

Bordeaux – the wine, the châteaux and the region – has something wonderful in store on all counts. Summer means barbecues; long, leisurely, wine-filled “pique-niques” that stretch from noon until evening; and of course, holidays. An 18th century…

St Peter’s Seminary

Scottish Arts Council award for St Peter’s Seminary development proposal

14 May 2009

The List is delighted to report on NVA’s announcement that they will play a ‘major role’ in plans to save St Peter’s Seminary and Kilmahew Woodlands. The Glasgow based environmental charity will use the £45,600 award fund given to them by the Scottish…

Away We Go

Lights, camera, action - Edinburgh International Film Festival launches programme

14 May 2009

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has launched its much-anticipated line-up boasting 135 features from 33 countries and 23 world premieres. Recent Oscar-winner Kate Winslet is expected to inject some glamour to the proceedings, work schedule…

Dance Film 09

Dance Film 09

14 May 2009

Following its debut in 2007 Dance: Film is back with a packed season of screenings, talks and workshops to get you up en pointe with excitement. The ten-day festival, jointly run by Dance Base and the Filmhouse, features classics like Swing Time, the…

Scottish news bulletin - 12th May 2009

12 May 2009

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper’s website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Recession: There are signs that the recession could be beginning to bottom out.

Scottish news bulletin - 11th May 2009

11 May 2009

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper’s website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Tighter Laws: Laws dealing with the failure of investment banks are to be…

Jarvis Cocker

Video: Jarvis Cocker installs himself in Paris gallery

8 May 2009

Jarvis Cocker has installed himself as an exhibition at the Galerie Chappe in Paris. The musician has been appearing between the hours of 12 noon and 7pm this week in the gallery. One highlight so far has been this video in which he dances with…

Outsider music festival

Outsider music festival cancelled

8 May 2009

The Outsider festival has been cancelled. The festival, which was due to be held in Rothiemurcus in the Cairngorms on the 27th and 28th June included Sharleen Spiteri, Teenage Fanclub and The Futureheads on the bill.

Edinburgh International Film Festival announces programme

Edinburgh International Film Festival announces programme

6 May 2009

The Edinburgh International Film Festival was announced today. The programme Includes 135 features from 33 countries and includes 23 World Premieres. Highlights from the programme include opening film Away We Go from British director Sam Mendes on 17…

Sounds of this summer at the Big Top

Sounds of this summer at the Big Top

30 Apr 2009

The Isle of Wight will be filled with the sound of music during its upcoming festival, with four more acts being added to the line-up for Saturday 13th June. The Big Top will showcase the likes of Mercury Rev, the Buffalo natives whose eccentric…

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