Music
Lulu will give fans something to Shout about
Scottish pop star Lulu is returning home to Glasgow this summer for her only confirmed UK gig in 2018. Pint sized pop star Lulu needs no introduction. She returns to her hometown at Kelvingrove Bandstand, fresh from her leading role as the glamorous Dorothy Brock in London West End musical spectacular 42nd Street. It coincides…
Read MorePlug Festival will showcase musical talent
The curtain is to rise on one of the country’s foremost celebrations of new music as more than 65 premieres by around 50 composers are showcased at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s 2018 Plug Festival. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Red Note and Glasgow New Music Expedition are among the renowned ensembles collaborating with composition…
Read MoreProject takes opera to a brand new audience
Scottish Opera is taking opera to a whole new generation next month. The Opera Factory is a brand new interactive musical experience for primary three pupils, exploring how an opera is made. It combines advance classroom resources designed to reinforce key learning outcomes of A Curriculum for Excellence Level 1 with a live performance that…
Read MoreGig in the Goil music festival returns to Argyll
Gig in the Goil is set to return in 2018 for its third outing – and it will be bigger and better than ever before. The brainchild of award-winning holiday park operator Argyll Holidays, the boutique festival will showcase the very best of Scottish musical talent over three days (11 to 13 May) for what…
Read MoreScotland’s most laid-back music festival is back in Doune
The first wave of acts for a laid-back Scottish music and arts festival have been announced. The ninth Doune the Rabbit Hole will feature an enviable selection of international and homegrown live music, DJs spoken word, family fun and food and drink. Among the bands taking part will be Levellers, Big Country, The Orb, Elephant…
Read MoreSee the Scots band who have outsold Kanye West
One of Scotland’s leading traditional music bands are on track to beat their 2017 record of sell-out shows with their biggest ever gig next month. Following a string of download hits, Skipinnish, which incredibly, out-ranked mainstream acts like Ellie Goulding and Kanye West, sold out every show they played last year. After selling out their…
Read MoreA musical showcase for new talent in Scotland
A showcase of original work by music students in Scotland is taking place next month. PLUG Festival is all about showcasing original compositions by the students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Once again there will be an evening of new chamber music by student composers from the Conservatoire in Glasgow, featuring new works by…
Read MoreThe future of Scots Trad music is in safe hands
If Aberdeenshire singer Iona Fyfe’s debut album, Away from my Window, is anything to go by then the future of Traditional Music in Scotland is well assured. One might think that being a Director of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland, studying for a Fellowship of London College of Music and continuing her…
Read MoreGlasgow and Edinburgh to host musical celebrations
VE Day celebrations in Scotland are being marked with a special musical production. In commemoration of the miracle of Dunkirk and the decisive victory of the Battle of Britain,Our Finest Hour will see TV star Kevin Whately host a pair of triumphant and rousing concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Featuring vocalist Annie Gill and the…
Read MoreScottish Opera takes production to Paris and New York
Scottish Opera are taking their production for children to Paris and New York before returning home to tour. Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2017 and a tour to Paris this month, the five star ‘opera for babies’ BambinO will be presented at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, this spring, before returning to…
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