News, Henry Northmore

Hot 100 2012: 100-90

JK Rowling, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Fairlie among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Glasgow's Sub Club hosts new arena at RockNess 2011

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

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…

Leading lights of gaming industry set for Dundee's new NEoN festival

Scotland has had an amazing hit rate in terms of videogames. Starting with games like Lemmings through to the absolutely colossal Grand Theft Auto (the biggest selling game in the world), and with companies like Realtime Worlds, Denki, Dynamo, Digital…

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

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…

Biffy Clyro announce 2013 arena tour

The Ayrshire rockers confirm Aberdeen and Glasgow dates as part of their UK tour

After a triumphant 2012 headlining RockNess and appearing at Download and the Isle of Wight Festival angular Ayrshire rockers Biffy Clyro are gearing up for one of their biggest tours yet in 2013, including dates in Aberdeen (AEC, 31 Mar) and Glasgow…

Jack White announces 2012 UK tour

The former White Stripes guitarist plays Edinburgh, London, Birmingham and more

Jack White has just announced his first full UK tour in support of his album Blunderbuss, released earlier this year through his own Third Man Records. Telling Rolling Stone: ‘I've put off making records under my own name for a long time but these songs…

Primal Scream confirmed to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay concert

First name announced for 2011/2012’s Hogmanay celebrations

Bobby Gillespie and co will be heading to Edinburgh to see in 2012 as Primal Scream are confirmed as the headline act for this year’s Hogmanay celebrations. Bringing their Screamadelica tour to Princes Street Gardens as they play the classic album…

Metal titans Manowar announced their first UK tour for 16 years

The mighty Manowar have announced their first UK tour in 16 years. Where they will be playing their album Battle Hymns in its entirety alongside other bombastic rock classics. Famed for their over the top showmanship, love of swords, sorcery and Norse…

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

Yet more names join this year’s bill

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…

The View record official Record Store Day 2011 anthem

Hear Dundee rockers' cover of The Tweeds ‘I Need That Record’

This year’s Record Store Day got a shot of rock as The View announce they have recorded this year’s ‘Official Anthem’ with a reworking of The Tweeds ‘I Need That Record’ especially for the annual celebration of independent record shops on 16 Apr.

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

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

‘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

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…

Leftfield, 2ManyDJs, Swedish House Mafia and Calvin Harris join T in the Park 2011

More dance acts added to 2011’s already impressive festival line-up

Leftfield have been announced as headliners in the Slam tent at this year’s T in the Park, while the dance line-up gets even stronger across the weekend as Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, 2ManyDJs, Felix da Housecat, Benga & Youngman and Silicone…

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

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…

Girls Aloud and Runrig to play Edinburgh Castle gigs

Sassy pop sensations Girls Aloud and Celtic rockers Runrig are the latest names to join the run of gigs at Edinburgh Castle this summer. Girls Aloud will be playing on 25 July, and Runrig take the stage the following day. Girls Aloud tickets are…