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Edinburgh Festival of Politics examines impact of social networks on news

Talks on human rights and social media featured in 2011 programme

8 Jul 2011

Where were you when unrest broke out in Iran before the 2009 presidential elections or when the Cairo protests against Hosni Mubarak were going on or even when the first of many Ryan Giggs stories began to leak? You were probably in front of Twitter…

New episode of Doctor Who to be screened at Edinburgh Television Festival 2011

New episodes of Fresh Meat, The Killing and Comic Strip also on offer

7 Jul 2011

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival unveiled its programme for 2011 yesterday, marking the festival’s 36th year in operation. The series of lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties, which…

Ms Dynamite, Yasmin, Niki & The Dove announced for RockNess 2011

Yet more names join this year’s bill

31 May 2011

Garage MC Ms Dynamite who recently collaborated with both Katy B and Magnetic Man (who also appear at this year’s RockNess) leads the latest additions to the line-up. Joining her is female British rapper Yasmin, Highland singer-songwriter James…

RockNess adds six more names for 2011’s event

17 May 2011

Bombay Bicycle Club, Sparrow & the Workshop, Afghan Raiders, D/R/U/G/S, Funeral Suits and Visions of Trees have all been added to the RockNess line up, due to take place from 10–12 June on the banks of Loch Ness. They join a line up already bursting…

Beyoncé added to T in the Park 2011 line-up

The global pop star joins an already impressive bill at Scottish festival

5 May 2011

Pop sensation Beyoncé has been added to the T in the Park bill, which is taking place at Balado from 8–10 July. She will join a host of acts such as Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and many more. Beyoncé is now one of the best-selling artists…

The List's top five alternative activities for the royal wedding day

25 Apr 2011

1 Off With Their Heads Susan Morrison hosts an afternoon of music and comedy at The Stand, Glasgow, with proceeds going to liberal publication Scottish Left Review. As if the title wasn’t anti enough. 2 Heart Buchanan The kindly folks at the Byres…

Laidback Luke, Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall, Beardyman, Nero and many more join 2011’s RockNess line-up

7 Apr 2011

Tons and tons of new names have been announced for this year’s RockNess. Laidback Luke, The Japanese Popstars, The Boxer Rebellion, Morning Parade, Twilight Sad, Nero, Skrillex, Beardyman, Sub Focus (live), Sons & Daughters, Broken Records, Chapel Club…

Horror Channel announces TV premieres of UK horror films for April 2011

Includes Mum & Dad, Tony: London Serial Killer and Salvage

30 Mar 2011

‘Essentially through the month of April every Friday night we’re going to have the UK TV premiere of brilliant British cutting edge horror films,’ explains Programmes & Acquisitions Coordinator Paul McEvoy (also founder and co-director of horror film…

The Stranglers announced for Wizard Festival 2011

First headliners confirmed for the Aberdeenshire festival

17 Mar 2011

The Stranglers, behind such hits as ‘Golden Brown’, ‘Peaches’ and ‘No More Heroes’ are the first names to be announced for this year’s Wizard Festival as they take the headline slot on the Fri 26 Aug. Wizard Festival, New Deer, Peterhead…

Glasgow's Sub Club hosts new arena at RockNess 2011

Modeselektor, Magda, Matthew Dear and Jamie xx set for Loch Ness fest

16 Mar 2011

One of Glasgow’s favourite clubs takes over its own arena at this year’s RockNess as the Sub Club Sound System make sits debut and also announces a few new acts who’ll be joining them. On Friday Modeselektor headline with Jackmaster, Clouds, Boom Monk…

Win a Winter White getaway for 4 people to the Isle of Harris!

23 Feb 2011

Escape to a world of scenic Winter White beauty with a luxury break for 4 people at the stylish Hotel Hebrides. This intimate 4-star boutique hotel nestles on the harbour front of Harris’s capital, and offers sparkling white sea views at the front, and…

Radiohead album King of Limbs released - New video 'Lotus Flower'

18 Feb 2011

New Radiohead album out today - a day early - and here's the first video - Lotus Flower

Major record labels to release singles as they receive radio airplay

25 Jan 2011

Record labels Universal and Sony Music have announced that singles from their artists will be available to buy as soon as they receive radio airplay. This is a major change from the traditional model, where songs are played on the radio up to six weeks…

Liz Lochhead announced as Scots Makar, succeeding Edwin Morgan

Poet, author, playwright appointed to role of Scotland's national poet

21 Jan 2011

Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead has been announced as Scotland's national poet on Wednesday. She succeeds Edwin Morgan, who died in August 2010 aged 90 and who held the title of Makar since it's creation in 2004. Lochhead, First Minister Alex Salmond…

Bright Eyes announce 2011 UK tour - HMV presale tickets

February dates in Glasgow, Nottingham and London first in UK for three years

11 Jan 2011

Bright Eyes will be returning to the UK for the first time in over three years with an intimate February tour to promote new album The People's Key (released Feb 14 2011) prior to a sold-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Jun 23.

Guests from Designers Republic, EIDOS and Pictoplasma among highlights of NEoN 2010

North East of North arts festival secures Scotland's reputation as centre of digital excellence

3 Nov 2010

Not for nothing does The List frequently refer to Scotland as a centre of digital excellence: the success of games developers, including Rockstar, institutions such as Abertay University and now the return of digital arts festival NEoN, all show a…

The List magazine celebrates 25th anniversary

Scottish publisher marks quarter century of cultural commentary - 1985-2010

8 Sep 2010

Next month, The List is celebrating its 25th birthday with a special issue looking back at the two and a half decades of commentary on Scottish culture. We are also looking for your contributions to the issue.

Suit Squad

1 Sep 2010

Here at Shop we never underestimate the power of a good look, and neither does Dress For Success.

Irvine Welsh Q&A at charity Trainspotting screening

19 Aug 2010

Iconic book-cum-film Trainspotting takes centre stage as its author Irvine Welsh does his bit for charity. A screening of the film will be held at the Dominion Cinema in Edinburgh on Wed 1 Sep to mark the 10th anniversary of Scottish charity Love in…

The Forest Café celebrates tenth birthday

Volunteer-run café is a true original in Edinburgh

5 Aug 2010

The Forest Café’s tenth birthday, happening mostly on Saturday 14 August, but spreading its shambolic, joyous tentacles throughout the rest of the month, is one of those true causes for celebration. That an entirely volunteer-run, hippy-hearted…

Made in the Shade move to Barras Centre

The Summertime Hop marks new chapter for indie shopping event

5 Aug 2010

It’s going like a fair out west this month, with a bit of first, last and everything afoot. All things vintage enjoy a last hoorah at The Lighthouse, as indie shopping event Made in the Shade has its last boutique gathering before a move to number 2 in…

Hat Trick: Recoat Third Birthday Exhibition

Glasgow gallery's third birthday brings artists from all over Europe

3 Aug 2010

Break out the candles and streamers – Recoat, those West Coast specialists in illustration, street art, graffiti and photography have hit another milestone. To mark the gallery’s third birthday, artists from Poland, Belgium, germany and England…

The xx, Biffy Clyro and Dizzee Rascal among favourites for 2010 Mercury Music Prize

Spotify playlist: Mercury Music Prize 2010

20 Jul 2010

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Mercury Prize was announced today. The £20,000 prize is awarded to the best album of the last 12 months, as chosen by a panel of music industry members. Among the 12 acts competing for this year's prize are…

Edinburgh International Magic Festival launched

8 Jul 2010

Edinburgh welcomed a new addition to its festival calendar on Tuesday night: the first ever Edinburgh International Magic Festival was launched at The Scottish Book Trust, just off the Royal Mile. It was a very swanky affair, with a few neat…

New Dance Base studio set for Leith

24 Jun 2010

Dance lovers are being encouraged to put their backing behind the latest initiative by Dance Base. Proposals are now underway to get more people dancing with a new studio housed in the Thomas Morton Hall in Leith. Situated on the corner of Ferry Road…