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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

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

‘Extraordinary people’ booked for Screenplay and Wordplay

2 August 2022

Crime writing festival to return

7 July 2022

Food for the soul: Scottish Ensemble mesmerises audience with ‘astoundingly beautiful’ music

28 May 2022

Contemporary music ensemble comes north to kick off tour of Highlands and Islands

26 May 2022

From RuPaul to Mareel: costume designer Harry returns home for ‘glittering’ exhibition

24 May 2022

Busy week ahead at Mareel

21 May 2022

Mareel to open doors on Tuesdays again

19 April 2022

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Mareel issues reminder after experiencing increasing abuse towards staff

24 March 2022

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Local training solution proposed for door steward shortage

But the idea of having promoters chip in for the cost of training has not been met with open arms

12 January 2022

Sermanni and Drever on line-up as touring show heads north for three dates

3 December 2021

Mareel not taking new bookings between January and April

Meanwhile Shetland Arts has confirmed no Hogmanay event will take place at Mareel due to the shortage of certified door stewards

16 November 2021

Rose Room return to the isles for two concerts

8 November 2021

Mareel - hosting its first ever conference in October 2012 - Photo: Shetland Arts/Phatsheep Photography

Let there be rock? AC/DC tribute gig axed due to lack of door staff

29 October 2021

Evelyn Glennie leads list of Mareel autumn shows

1 October 2021

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Lack of certified door supervisors results in Mareel being unable to host standing gigs

Local promoter Davie Gardner said one concert scheduled for March next year was cancelled due to the issue

30 September 2021

Two women laying on the grass with their hair down.

Twelfth Day relishing being back in front of live audiences

Genre-bending duo looking forward to Mareel gig

29 September 2021

Packed Mareel crowd laps up sparkling performance from Reader

Singer marks 40 years on stage in her own inimitable style

26 August 2021

Rediscovering the joy of live performance

22 August 2021

Culture and heritage buildings to open doors next month

16 August 2021

Social distancing measures to be removed from Mareel and Bonhoga next week

5 August 2021

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Mareel to host AC/DC tribute band

30 July 2021

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