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With their highly-anticipated new album, That’s The Spirit, set for release next week, Sheffield’s Bring Me The Horizon have announced a UK headline tour for November, including a date at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange. Bring Me The Horizon have had a whirlwind two years, which has seen them play sell-out shows around the world including Wembley Arena, score a Top 3 album, dominate Radio 1’s playlist with 260 plays of Drown alone, and sell over two…

Reading and Leeds festival organiser Melvin Benn has tipped Edinburgh band Young Fathers as future headliners. Topping the bill this year were Mumford & Sons, The Libertines and Metallica, and Benn is convinced Young Fathers can follow in their footsteps – if they want to. Often described as a hip-hop trio but impossible to pigeonhole, Young Fathers were formed in the Capital in 2008 by Liberian-born Alloysious Massaquoi, Nigerian Kayus Bankole and Scot Graham “G” Hastings, and went…

YouTube sensation Jon Cozart has hit three million subscribers to his channel whilst wowing audiences at his Fringe show. Fringe With Benefits Productions are delighted to be producing this exciting show, Laughter Ever After, which has proved a hit with festival goers since opening in Edinburgh this month. Cozart made his name through his online videos that have gone viral and are a hit with viewers around the world.  His first hit was Harry Potter In 99 Seconds…

Chart-topping sensation Pixie Lott has unveiled her very own festival-inspired addition to Hard Rock Cafe’s legendary collection of t-shirts. Pixie has turned her hand to design to create the floral summer t-shirt, on sale now for £19.95 at all four Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shops across the UK – including Edinburgh’s George Street branch. In a collection of brand new images, Pixie can be seen modelling the tee, teaming it with ripped denim shorts and a cool…

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 –…

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…