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Tom Robinson announces Queen’s Hall gig

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Tom Robinson announces Queen’s Hall gig

The inimitable Tom Robinson, best known for hits like 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Don’t Take No For An Answer, Glad To Be Gay and  War Baby, is back with a new album and an extensive tour this Autumn – including a visit to Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall on November 6. The veteran rock star turned genial 6 Music radio presenter will be hanging up his headphones temporarily as he takes Only The Now – his first LP in 20 years –…

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Off The Record seeks partnerships

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Off The Record seeks partnerships

Born To Be Wide is inviting organisations, venues, companies and individuals with a track record of working in youth initiatives, to partner on its latest season of Off The Record events. Aimed at 14-25 years olds, the one-day sessions feature workshops, presentations and advice on key areas of the music business including releasing tracks, management, gigging and promotion.  Supported by EmuBands and the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), administered by Creative Scotland, the seven…

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Nordic Narratives in Edinburgh

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Nordic Narratives in Edinburgh

The Scottish Storytelling Centre will become a Nordic House during this year’s Edinburgh Festival with a multi-media exhibition of landscape art from all five of the Nordic nations. One of the most heavily visited parts of Edinburgh will become a visible symbol of Nordic/Scottish cooperation with all national flags flying together over the Royal Mile. The Scottish collaborating partners are the Scottish Storytelling Centre, architect, Lateral North Director and Nordic House curator Graham Hogg and Lesley…

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Shirley Manson talks Garbage ahead of Edinburgh gig

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Shirley Manson talks Garbage ahead of Edinburgh gig

As American-Scottish alternative rockers Garbage celebrate their 20th anniversary, Edinburgh-born lead singer Shirley Manson has been speaking about her time in the band. Manson, who grew up in the Stockbridge area of the city and joined local band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie as a back-up vocalist and keyboardist soon after dropping out of school at age 16, tells NME.com that one of her highlights is the first time she ever heard Garbage on the airwaves. “We…

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Kasabian announce Edinburgh gig in August

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Kasabian announce Edinburgh gig in August

Fresh from headlining the main stage at T in the Park a fortnight ago – where they went down a storm with a hit-packed set that included a winning cover of Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life – indie darlings Kasabian have announced a show at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange on Thursday, 20 August. Leicester’s biggest musical import since Engelbert Humperdinck, the band have played many times in the Capital over the years, the undisputed high-point being…

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