| ARTICLES (GENERAL) |  | THE SCOTTISH MUSIC AWARDS 2011
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| THE LEMON TREE VENUE INFO...
LISTINGS FOR 2010...
Located just a short walk from Aberdeen’s city centre, The Lemon Tree has had a long, varied and incident-filled existence, but has always remained at the very forefront of both the arts and social scenes in Aberdeen. In the past two decades, it has established itself as one of Scotland’s premier venues for theatre, comedy and music... | | | | 
| THE MUSIC HALL VENUE INFO...
LISTINGS FOR 2010...
Right in the heart of Aberdeen’s famous Union Street, the Music Hall has been at the centre of Aberdeen’s arts and social scene for more than 150 years. Originally built as assembly rooms for the wealthy and upper-classes, the Music Hall was expanded and its grand auditorium built to encourage the great artists of the Victorian age to travel north... | | | |  | CLUB SNAFU VENUE INFO...
LATEST NEWS FROM THE SNAFU MOUTHOFF...
With a title like Scottish Nightclub of The Year 2007/08, there’s no disputing Snafu’s credibility. Our little boutique nightspot is the premiere destination of those in-the-know. We’re unpretentious and laid back with a warm, friendly atmosphere, existing not for the masses, but instead meeting the needs of a smaller eclectic and vibrant crowd... |
| | | | ABERDEENSHIRE |  | WIZARD FESTIVAL FESTIVAL INFO...
SEE YOU IN 2011!!
The first Wizard Festival at New Deer between Ellon and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire took place on the 24 and 25 August 2007. It was described as a magical music festival and an Aberdonian Glastonbury and featured some top bands, musicians and groups. There were two stages, set amongst the stunning Buchan countryside...
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|  | THE FYVIE FOLK CLUB INFO...
Fyvie Folk Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Vale Hotel Fyvie from 8pm. All are welcome to attend whether as a performer or in the audience. We are a friendly Club and always make new faces welcome. Watch out for the posters and articles in the Turriff Advertiser.Folk Club Session/Club Committee Meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at about 9 p...
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| THE UGIE FOLK CLUB, STUARTFIELD, CLUB INFO...
The Ugie Folk Club started its days in Longside at the Bruce Arms. The club was known as the Longside Folk Club at that time (early 1990s). Since then, we have had a home in various pubs in Mintlaw, Strichen and now in the Crichie Inn, Stuartfield. The club prides itself in being informal and welcoming to performers and audience alike. Everyone is welcome to take... |
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|  | THE STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL INFO...
The Stonehaven Folk Festival is an annual multi-genre music festival usually held at the start of July in various venues around Stonehaven. The festival attracts and comprises of many local, national and international visitors and artists. There are indoor and outdoor events, all-welcome open mic sessions and an Acoustic Youth Stage for musicians aged 12-18.For more information on these and the ma...
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| THE WEBSTER THEATRE VENUE INFO...
LISTINGS FOR 2010...
The Webster is now fully open for business as a performance venue for drama, dance, comedy, concerts and music events. The Webster also has the facilities to host lectures, meetings, conferences, workshops, training events, cinema screenings.Visit the website for information on booking and facilities or e-mail info@websterthea...
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| MOKFEST, MULL OF KINTYRE, FESTIVAL INFO...
BACK IN 2011!
The Mull of Kintyre, a region brought to prominence in song by Sir Paul McCartney, has held this annual music festival, which has grown each year since it’s inception in 1993. Set in the community of Campbeltown, the festival has become the region’s top cultural event being nominated in the Best Event category in the Hands Up For Trad Awards... |
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Colonsay is a small Hebridean island (8 miles by 3) with only 5 ferries per week (3 in winter) and a population of just some 120 souls.It is therefore not surprising that, despite its rich musical heritage, it has always been very difficult to attract well known musicians to the island.That is, until two years ago when 2 islanders decided to try to do something about it. They successfully applied ... |
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| AN TOBAR ARTS CENTRE, TOBERMORY, VENUE INFO...
UPCOMING EVENTS AT AN TOBAR...
AN TOBAR is the only publicly funded, multidisciplinary arts centre in Argyll. Established by a group of committed individuals in 1997, it has grown to become a vibrant centre for visual arts, craft and music, promoting innovative and creative work at the heart of this island community.An Tobar History An Tobar began life as a concept...
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| CORRAN HALLS, OBAN, VENUE INFO...
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CORRAN HALLS...
The Corran Halls has seen many transformations over the years and has a variety of uses. In 2002 however, the hall underwent a major refurbishment made possible through grants from both the Lottery and the Scottish Arts Council. External view of the Corran HallsThis design turns this area into a multi functional venue offering a wide... |
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|  | SKIPINNISH CEILIDH HOUSE, VENUE INFO...
The Skippinnish Ceilidh House is the place to be for anyone excited by the traditional Scottish music scene. A purpose-built venue overlooking Oban bay housing a variety of musical events for every palate. Learn ceilidh dancing and experience the best of Scotland's traditional music and musicians at the regular Scottish Music Shows.For more information contact Skippinnish on 01631 569599 or visit ...
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|  | OTHER VENUES IN ARGYLL & BUTE
Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street. Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 8TR. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull, PA75 6NT. Eilean Eisdeal Hall, Easdale Island, By Oban, Argyll, PA34 4TB. Queen’s Hall, Argyll Street, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7HH Tel: +44 (0)1369 702800. ... |
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|  | OTHER FESTIVALS IN ARGYLL & BUTE
Isle of Bute Jazz Festival, Bute. Cantilena Festival, Islay. Feis Ile – the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, Islay. Oban Festival, Oban. Gigha Music Festival, Gigha. The Jura Music Festival, Jura. Kintyre Songwriter Fest, Campbeltown. The Mid Argyll Festival, Argyll. Tarbert Music Festival, Tarbert. ... |
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| THE ROLLING HILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL, MELROSE, EVENT INFO...
Every year, towards the end of July the Rolling Hills Folk Club brings you The Rolling Hills Folk Festival, a weekend of folk song, music and dance, topped off with a beer festival and a craft fair.Visitors can expect a lively weekend of concerts by local musicians as well as several appearances from established Scottish and international performers, appearing on venues such as The Corn Exchange a...
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| THE INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, BORDERS, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST NEWS ON IMF 2010...
Each August, the Innerleithen Music Festival brings some of the biggest names in the celtic music world to this little town in the Border hills, only 30 miles from Edinburgh. But up and coming bands from near and far also get a look in, as do some fine traditional singers.The festival started in 2003, picking up where the...
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| EASTGATE ARTS CENTRE, VENUE INFO...
2010 LISTINGS FROM THE EASTGATE CENTRE...
Back in 1991, representatives of local arts groups highlighted the need for a centre for the arts in Tweeddale. The "Under One Roof" group was set up to raise funds after a local authority review had identified that a gap existed for a mid-scale performing arts venue, which could also act as a regional facility and a community hub for ...
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| MELROSE PIPE BAND CHAMIONSHIPS, MELROSE, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST NEWS...
The Championships started 16 years ago with only a handful of bands and a fairly large mountain to climb to get things up and running. now cosidered as one of the flagship events in the Scottish Borders.We now attract over 40 performances through grades novice juvenile to grade 2, Drum Majors and a dancing contest which...
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|  | TERIBUSKERS, HAWICK, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON THE 2010 TERIBUSKERS...
Beginning In 2007 the Hawick Jazz festival ran into a financial brick wall, in that it was becoming too expensive to organise, with limited income despite being a success in attracting people to the town. The disappointment that many felt at the demise of the Jazz festival resulted in a public meeting called by local solicitor and music fan ... |
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The Hawick Reivers Festival takes place annually around the end of March amid stunning Borders countryside. Activities include the medieval Reivers Procession, musical performances from local and established artists, children's workshops, torchlight processions and even a medieval market!Tickets are available from Bannerman Burke, High Stret, Hawick...
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The Kelso Folk Club, Kelso, The Land The Light The Locals, Scotts Selkirk Festival, The Wynd, Melrose.The Border Gaitherin, Coldstream....
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 | KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH, EVENT INFO...
SEE YOU IN 2011!!
Knockengorroch Festivals were born from a love of roots music, and created with the express aim of rural regeneration in the Uplands of Scotland. Bringing first class World Music Acts to a beautiful and undiscovered upland corner of Scotland, seemed an excellent and relevant way to further this aim. If lots of people were to have a...
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WICKERMAN TAKES ITS BOW IN A BLAZE OF GLORY...
The Wickerman Festival, Scotland's leading alternative music event, takes place at East Kirkcarswell Farm, near Kirkcudbright on the 23rd & 24th July. For full information visit www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk... |
| | | | DUNDEE CITY | | | | | E. AYRSHIRE |  | CENTRESTAGE MUSIC THEATRE, KILMARNOCK, VENUE INFO...
Centrestage aims to give anyone, of any background and experience, the opportunity to participate in music theatre-related activities in a fully self-contained rehearsal and performance venue, using the most advanced technology available. Involvement in these activities builds self-confidence, teaches teamwork, pride in a professional and high quality final production and, above all, is fun...
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 | THE BRUNTON THEATRE, MUSSELBURGH, VENUE INFO...
A WEE HARBOUR OF MUSIC...
Brunton Theatre is situated within Brunton Hall a civic building located on the western side of Musselburgh. The Theatre seats 296 in tiered seating and all seats have a clear, open view of the stage. The Theatre is fully accessible for disabled patrons and performers. Brunton Theatre is managed by East Lothian Council on behalf of.... |
| | | | EDINBURGH |  | FESTIVAL THEATRE VENUE INFO...The Edinburgh Festival Theatre opened in 1994, on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatresite. The Nicolson Street locale has been a theatre site since 1830 – in sixty years it wasDunedin Hall, the Royal Amphitheatre, Alhambra Music Hall, the Queen’s Theatre andNewsome’s Circus.On 7 November 1892, Edward Moss, as managing director of the Edinburgh Empire PalaceLtd, opened th... |
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The King's Theatre, Edinburgh was built in 1905 by Edinburgh builder, William StewartCruikshank. Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone and the Theatre was opened in 1906with a performance of Cinderella and managed by A Stewart Cruikshank. Initially theprogramming of the theatre was undertaken under contract by Howard & Wyndham and AStewart Cruikshank became a Director... |
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The Big Tent festival (26-27 July) Scotland’s Festival of Stewardship is a weekend of celebrations, music, art and creativity which champions the work of the environmental movement and those concerned with the conservation of the living world.A rich and diverse cast of artisans, musicians and performers will journey to the festival to... |
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| CRAIL FOLK CLUB PROFILE...
2010 PROGRAMME...
We welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights we feature local singers and musicians – everyone is welcome – if you don’t want to make music then just tap your feet. Starting time is usually 8:00 pm. We usually meet in the Golf Hotel in the.... |
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| CLUB VELOCITY, DUNFERMLINE, VENUE INFO...
EVENTS AT CLUB VELOCITY...
Club Velocity is an events based venue and has been heavily involved in bringing live music back to Dunfermline over the past 3 years. The venue also hosts many of the events from Fifefest, Dunfermline's annual August music festival... |
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 | HIGHLIGHT, VENUE INFO...
Highlight Entertainment Venue opened in January 2010, we are a multipurposevenue incorporating a varietyof events including comedy shows, improv nights, live music, club nights,variety shows, corporate nights & private functionsWe have Live Stand-up comedy shows every Friday & Saturday Night, we alsohost Live Music Nights throughout the week.On the last Sunday of every month we host our Bi... |
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| BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL PROFILE...
BACK IN 2011!
Homegrown in the Highlands from only the finest ingredientsStaged in a beautiful Highland setting - terraced Italian gardens, mature trees, fields and parkland with the hills beyond A festival of fantastic music crossing all genres - indie, rock, Dance DJ, Celtic, Celtic rock, blues, roots, singer-songwriter and many more. A festival...
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FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010...
SECOND BATCH OF ACTS ANNOUNCED AT LOOPALLU...
LOOPALLU ANNOUNCES THE MAGIC NUMBERS...
The ‘Little Fest in the West’ has built up an amazing reputation over the past five years, becoming the perfect way to say farewell to the festival season...
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|  | ULLAPOOL GUITAR FESTIVAL PROFILE...
OCTOBER 2010 INFO AND PROGRAMME...
Ullapool Guitar Festival will bring some of the finest guitarists on the world circuit to this tiny fishing village on the NW coast of Scotland. If you are interested in playing or listening to guitar music then this has to be the Festival for you!!!!!!!! 5 Concerts and 3 late night Festival clubs (club starts at Midnight). Workshops and master classes... |
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 | PERTH CONCERT HALL PROFILE...
FULL 2010 LISTINGS...
Perth Concert HallScotland's newest concert hall, Perth Concert Hall is a glossy, glassy, sassy space in the historic Horsecross area of Perth's city centre. Opened in 2005, this shiny new public building sits comfortably beside Fair Maids House, the oldest house in Perth... |
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| PERTH THEATRE...
FULL 2010 LISTINGS...
Perth TheatreSlap bang in the middle of Perth's bustling High Street, at well over 100 years old, Perth Theatre is one of Scotland's oldest theatres - and continues to be one of the busiest. It has a charming Edwardian 460 seat auditorium and a sumptuous café bar and restaurant...
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| SOUTHERN FRIED FESTIVAL PROFILE...
2010 PROGRAMME...
Since its launch in 2008, the Southern Fried Festival, which offers the widest choice of Americana of any comparable festival, has grown in reputation attracting festival goers from throughout the UK and beyond. Beautifully situated on the bonny banks of the River Tay, but within easy striking distance of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the ‘Fair City’...
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| AMBER FESTIVAL PROFILE...
AMBER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR 2010 FESTIVAL...
AMBER FESTIVAL SPREADS ITS WINGS TO BLAIRGOWRIE...
MORE OF WHAT WE DO BEST!
BIG KNIT AT AMBER FESTIVAL!
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Located in the heart of the old town, the Tolbooth is Stirling's venue for live music and the arts. Re-opened in 2002, after a sensational restoration and redesign by award winning architect Richard Murphy, the Tolbooth has quickly established a reputation as one of the best live music venues in the country... |
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| MACROBERT LISTINGS JANUARY/JULY 2010...
The MacRobert, situated in the heart of Stirling University’s picturesque campus, is a multi-arts venue with something for everyone – a 135-seater cinema, 468-seater main auditorium, café bar restaurant, 100-seater dedicated children’s theatre, rehearsal space and arts crèche. An eclectic programme of dance, children’s theatre, film... |
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JAZZ UP THE TROSSACHSThe fifth annual Callander Jazz and Blues Festival will take place over the weekend of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd October 2010.The Festival Event is centred in the Trossachs town of Callander, the eastern gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It is truly an area of outstanding beauty and historical... |
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| AN LANNTAIR ARTS CENTRE, STORNOWAY, VENUE INFO...
An Lanntair Ionad Ealain Arts Centre, StornowayAn Lanntair Arts Centre in Stornoway opened in October 2005 and has become the premier venue for social and cultural events in the islands as well as something of a Stornoway landmark. The new building has allowed An Lanntair to become more community focused by providing an enjoyable place for local residents and visitors to spend their free time... |
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