Folk Weekender festival gears up for finale
A weekend of folk music at Mareel will reach a crescendo tonight (Saturday) with a star-studded concert.
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Majestic melodies from Lau – and ‘Morag’
Lau, celebrating the last gig of their 10-year anniversary tour, made it to Mareel on Saturday despite snow, ice and the last gusts of Storm…
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Lau man Drever says spirit of friendship echoes through all the songs
Multi-award-winning experimental folk trio Lau return to the isles on Saturday to conclude their UK 10-year anniversary tour at Mareel.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Drever is named composer of the year at special Dundee ceremony
Accomplished isles-based songwriter Kris Drever has been named composer of the year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Drever’s was one of the…
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Drever and Nicholson captivate at Carnegie Hall
A packed Carnegie Hall heard some of the finest musicians to emerge in Shetland in recent times enthral the audience with a range of finely
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Isles talent in running for Scots Trad Music Awards
A host of isles musicians are flying the Shetland flag as they have been shortlisted in a competition that celebrates Scottish traditional music.
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Steel city songsmith Hawley shines at Screenplay
Heartfelt lullabies and a sparkling steel city baritone rose to the rafters when Richard Hawley came to town.
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Sheesham and Lotus & Son cap a night of great Carnegie entertainment
The 36th annual folk festival continued in fine swing by hosting a night full of great music, visiting and local at the ever popular Carnegie…
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Island artistes impress at Mareel
The Between Islands event at Mareel on Saturday night was a delight and much appreciated by the large audience – only a seats on the
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Promoter Riddell ‘stoked’ to bring Punch Brothers north
One of America’s most in-demand roots groups are to visit Shetland for a special one-off show this summer.
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Nicholson joins islands musical collaboration
Three singers from three islands have come together in a new collaboration which celebrates the art of songwriting.
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Wonderful showcase in cosy Carnegie Hall
A cosy Carnegie Hall made the perfect setting for a wonderful showcase of Shetland music last night. Under the warming glow of candles and fairy…
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Passengers report drunken abuse on North Boats
Serco NorthLink is investigating a recent incident following claims about the behaviour of “oil workers”, which saw ferry passengers abused and intimidated by “drunken louts”.
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Drever to record and launch new EP featuring some of the islands’ top musicians
Prolific Scottish folk musician Kris Drever, is to record and lauch a new EP including some of the islands’ finest musicians and singers.
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