Musical minds combine for innovative Flit project – VIDEO
Some of the UK’s best contemporary musicians are coming together for a new project which will visit Lerwick in November.
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2016 Folk Festival kicks off in high spirits
• The first musical performance of the Shetland Folk Festival was not the official opening concert in Islesburgh – but a short interactive concert for
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Nerves and anticipation ahead of mandolin band’s debut
Dwaam – or the Folk Festival Spree Band – may be the headline Shetland supergroup debuting at this year’s folk festival but they…
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Sandwick date lined up for classy O’Rourke
He has twice wowed Shetland audiences previously and contemporary singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke is returning to the isles for a solo show at Sandwick’s Carnegie Hall.
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Progressive and poetic performance from Blue Rose Code
There have been plenty of treats for gig-goers recently. From Punch Brothers to The Lone Bellow promoters Ragged Wood show no sign of slowing down.
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‘Virtual composer’ reaches songwriting final
• Young composer Eamonn Watt is a finalist in this year’s online International Songwriting Competition.
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Amazing culmination to music festival
A splendid night of music was enjoyed by a sell-out audience at the gala concert at Mareel on Thursday in the culmination of the week’s…
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Record number prepare for schools music festival
The Shetland Schools Music Festival kicks off today with a record number of participants lined up to perform.
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Unthanks Lerwick concert announced
Highly acclaimed English folk group The Unthanks are set to play Mareel in May, it has been announced.
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Valhalla project combines musical cultures in a heavenly way
The traditional music of Shetland and Ireland have always made easy bedfellows.
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Don’t be fooled by X-Factor tag – Spraggan shows she is the real deal
A sold out Mareel auditorium was treated to a night of quirky music from a local talent who appeared on The Voice, and one whose…
READ FULL STORYTribute act to bring ‘spirit of the Pogues’ to Lerwick
One of Ireland’s most popular tribute bands are making the trip north early next month to play in Shetland for the first time.
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Lemons’ tour video goes live
Local indie rock group The Dirty Lemons have recently released a video of their September 2015 tour.
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Festival visiting acts range from Siberia to Canada
Fifteen acts spanning a broad range of musical styles have been announced for this year’s Shetland Folk Festival.
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