Brace yourself – Mark Steel’s in town
Mark Steel is the latest in the rich line of comics that Shetland has been treated to in recent months. He has somehow found the
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Musical pupils impress on festival’s first day
The Shetland Schools’ Music Festival got under way at Mareel today with woodwind, brass and piano musicians taking to the stage.
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Moran finds ‘space’ for his brilliant cynicism
Dylan Moran performed to a sold-out Mareel auditorium last night and his brilliant routine ranging from politics to middle aged mundanity resonated well with those
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AHS English students quiz actress over Crucible role
Secondary 5 pupils from the Anderson High School who are studying Arthur Miller’s The Crucible for their Higher English qualification have been given the chance
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Ideas wanted for future of isles theatre
The future of theatre in the isles, and in particular ways to use Lerwick’s Garrison Theatre, should be guided by the Shetland public, according to
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Holmes and Embers warm the crowd at Mareel
Folk crossover outfit Adam Holmes and the Embers made their way north on Wednesday for a second visit to Shetland, previously having played at this
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Shetland Arts manager invites community ideas
The new general manager of Shetland Arts is keen to hear what events the community would like to see in future.
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Lau adds Mareel gig to European tour
Award-winning modern folk trio Lau have included a Shetland date as part of a European tour next year. The group is touring in support of…
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Online students make world music
A “virtual residency” involving music students from around has been world has been running at Mareel arts centre for the last couple of weeks.
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Harding plucks new poetic string at Word Play
Comedian, broadcaster and folk singer Mike Harding has added poetry to his talents and his latest book of poems, The Connemara Cantos, published in September,
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Emmanuel shines at Mareel guitar gig
“Let me introduce you to my band,” said Tommy Emmanuel last night.
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Guitar festival event cancelled due to flight changes
One of the first events for the Shetland International Guitar Festival has been cancelled.
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Men They Couldn’t Hang prove they are still alive and kicking
Around 200 folk turned out to see the self-proclaimed grandfathers of folk-punk at Mareel last night.
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Shetland Arts appoints new general manager
A new general manager has been appointed by Shetland Arts to replace departed director Gwilym Gibbons.
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