Arts / Nine bands to play festive ‘Riffmas’ event celebrating local rock scene
A FESTIVE celebration of Shetland’s alternative music scene is taking place this weekend – with a total of nine bands set to perform.
The inaugural Riffmas event is taking place at the Gulberwick Hall on Saturday (16 December), and it is open to ages 16 plus.
It aims to showcase the isles’ busy non-traditional music scene.
Those who attended the Tall Ships in the summer may recognise some of the names on the bill, such as metal flagbearers Ten Tonne Dozer, alt-rockers The Fiction and the genre-bending Big Time Quell.
Folk metal act Trowsholm will also celebrate the launch of their debut album.
Elsewhere metallers Quantana will make an appearance, and new pop-punk covers band (the) 3310 will make their debut.
Also on the bill are the fun-filled Delorean and newcomers Zumba Crisis and Khmer Rouge.
One of the organisers Callum Anderson said there is hope that Riffmas could become an annual event.
“After noticing a quieter period for the alternative scene in Shetland post-Covid, we have decided to bring the scene together again to kick off the festive,” he said.
“With lots of original bands playing, and new cover bands, there is something for everyone and it is looking to be a great night to remember for local bands and audiences.”
Doors open for Saturday’s gig at 6pm and tickets can be bought online.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
