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Bananas and bidding farewell are key themes in beautiful Mareel double bill

16 June 2025

A band performs on stage under colorful lights while a large crowd watches and dances in front of the stage at an indoor concert venue.

Biggest headline gig yet a success for the Plonkys

8 June 2025

•Entertainment

Five musicians stand on stage playing violins, with microphones and stage lights visible in the background.

High calibre and a lot of fun

Our reviewer Carol Jamieson thorough enjoyed the entertainment served up at this year’s Student Showcase

7 June 2025

Two older women stand side by side outdoors near a body of water with boats and ships in the background on a sunny day.

Crime fiction festival Shetland Noir set for 2026 return

5 June 2025

Three violinists perform on stage under colorful lighting, with a keyboard visible in the background.

Mareel gig a family affair for Canadian musicians

28 May 2025

Three people wearing welding helmets stand outdoors, looking down at the camera. The sky is cloudy and the overall tone of the image is cool and slightly dark.

Peat & Diesel to head back north for free Mareel gig

19 May 2025

•Entertainment

A middle-aged man with glasses, short hair, and a white collared shirt smiles at the camera with a blurred light blue background.

Shetland Arts to focus on funding artistic talent in isles

Chief executive Graeme Howell says ‘creative community of Shetland has some amazingly brilliant ideas’

8 April 2025

A large group of people, mostly young adults, pose together in a room with white walls and a wooden floor; some are seated on a teal sofa, while others stand behind.

Students surpass expectations at superb Mareel showcase

6 April 2025

Four people stand in colorful uniforms, each holding a cat, in front of a brightly decorated background with posters and signs.

A soul lifting operatic journey through Scotland

23 February 2025

Shetland Arts general manager Graeme Howell: running the organisation will 'continue to be challenging'. Photo: Adam Jones

Shetland Arts chief confident Mareel staffing crisis is over

Graeme Howell spoke exclusively to Shetland News about Bonhoga, funding and lack of accountability claims

9 December 2024

A large group of people, many in academic gowns, are seated in an auditorium for what appears to be a graduation or formal ceremony.

UHI students celebrate graduation

6 December 2024

An orca swims near a concrete edge in the water.

Killer whales stun onlookers with close encounter near Mareel

29 November 2024

Mareel café bar set to close three days a week due to staff shortages

11 November 2024

New Tallack novel, fill your freezer, captive bird registration and more …

21 October 2024

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Rotary Club presents screening of Stanley Kubrick classic to raise funds for Prostate Scotland

20 October 2024

Mareel DJ night to support ‘seven in seven’ charity fundraising

3 October 2024

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Another lost opportunity

2 October 2024

Mareel cafe/bar to be shut most of the week

23 September 2024

A group of people in colorful and festive outfits pose together on a street. Some wear bright costumes and wigs, and one person is dressed in a rainbow suit. Flags and buildings are in the background.

Shetland Pride set to host drag cabaret night at Mareel

Local drag queen Victoria Pier said the night would be ‘memorable with lots of laughter’.

18 September 2024

Mareel cafe bar affected by staff shortages amid hospitality sector recruitment challenge

Busta House Hotel has also cut back its lunch and dinner services

10 September 2024

A person with short hair sits in a convertible car, looking into the distance. They are wearing a white tank top and shorts. The background features a sunny landscape with hills and vegetation.

Tunstall to head north for Mareel gig

9 September 2024

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

TSB pop-up service to be located in Mareel

5 August 2024

A woman in a red blazer and black outfit performs on stage with a microphone, standing in front of a white banner with red text.

Marj at Mareel: a ‘sensational rollercoaster that tickled like a feather and hit like a sledgehammer

18 May 2024

A group of people standing in a factory.

Salmon processing upgrade, Weemin in Black vigil, deckhand trainees sought and more…

7 December 2023

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A woman is sitting in the woods with an acoustic guitar.

Heidi & Boo set to offer sublime evening of song at Mareel

Irish singer and songwriting great team up for tour-closing show

29 November 2023

A white airship flying over a harbor and town.

New flying device, antibiotics use, awards for Annex, and more …

1 November 2023

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Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Hospitality staff shortages continue to pose problems

23 October 2023

Two individuals with blond hair sit in a pink convertible car against a bright blue sky. The person driving is smiling and wearing sunglasses and colorful attire. The passenger looks at the driver.

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September cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

8 September 2023

A man with a beard sitting on a red chair.

Criminology author to visit Mareel as part of Scottish tour

16 August 2023

A man in a suit and hat stands in front of a large mechanical device, illuminated by fiery, orange light with wires and components visible.

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August cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

4 August 2023

A magazine titled "Screen Play" rests on a wooden surface. The cover shows a person in a dark cloak using an old-fashioned camera. Event dates listed: 29 August - 3 September 2023.

Screenplay programme revealed: Last hurrah for Kathy, Mark and Linda

2 August 2023

A woman with blonde hair wearing a clear face shield and headphones around her neck looks attentively at something out of frame.

Local filmmakers keen to work with ‘difficult to find’ young carers

21 July 2023

Four people are pictured above a scene of a ship sailing towards an island at sunset. The central figure holds a pistol and has a red bandana.

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July cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

9 July 2023

Four dancers in intense, dynamic poses on a dark stage with dramatic lighting; one dancer is knelt over while the others support and interact around her. A table is visible on the right side of the stage.

Music-meets-dance performance ‘mesmerising’

27 June 2023

A mermaid with long flowing hair sits on a rock underwater surrounded by various sea creatures. An older man with a trident and a spectral figure look on in the background.

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June cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

1 June 2023

Two children stand against a brick wall; one, in a denim jacket, speaks into a megaphone, and the other, in a yellow jacket, holds a small protest sign and shouts. Another child is partially visible.

Protest play at Mareel to offer ‘introduction to activism’

16 May 2023

Short films wanted for Screenplay’s Home Made event

15 April 2023

Mary Queen of Scots provides inspiration for new play

Meanwhile a multi-media performance exploring the Piper Alpha disaster and the climate is also scheduled at Mareel

24 March 2023

Young promoters to return with varied gig at Mareel

17 March 2023

Two musicians performing on stage; a woman singing and playing a banjo, and a man singing and playing an electric bass guitar. A guitar is placed on a stand between them, with blue spotlights overhead.

Baiman shines in Mareel concert

11 March 2023

A person with short, dark hair sits on the floor against a teal background, wearing a white sleeveless top and brown pants.

US singer-songwriter ready for Mareel gig – after nearly three years of waiting

1 March 2023

Flamenco and folk at Mareel in February

20 January 2023

Radiohead drummer among packed line-up for Mareel gig

Philip Selway will be joined the bill by Cardigans singer Nina Persson, organiser James Yorkston, Rachel Sermanni and Marjolein Robertson

6 January 2023

Energy survey, free films, ‘mouthaware’ and more….

29 November 2022

•Also in the news

A crowd of people sitting at tables in an auditorium.

Hogmanay celebration to return to Mareel

9 November 2022

Cortese and band due back in the isles for two concerts

5 August 2022

•Entertainment

‘Extraordinary people’ booked for Screenplay and Wordplay

2 August 2022

Crime writing festival to return

7 July 2022

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