‘The atmosphere is always electric’: life as an Up Helly Aa jarl squad musician

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‘The atmosphere is always electric’: life as an Up Helly Aa jarl squad musician

30 January 2023

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Flamenco and folk at Mareel in February

20 January 2023

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Claire to bring Shetland stories, dialect and songwriting to classrooms

20 January 2023

•Community

Peatbog Faeries and New Orleans-style brass band on Tall Ships music bill

13 January 2023

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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

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Live music scene revels in festive season without Covid restrictions

23 December 2022

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Jazz and world music crew to return with concerts and workshops

29 November 2022

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Young jazz musicians reach high level with debut album

High Level Hot Club will launch their first CD at Mareel this afternoon

26 November 2022

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Norman nominated again for Scottish jazz award

12 November 2022

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Music workshops with a difference for young people

11 November 2022

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Folk festival nominated for traditional music award

Inge Thomson is also up for the music producer of the year prize

7 November 2022

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Amy shines on piano to land place in young traditional musician of the year final

4 November 2022

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Return of Christmas spree gigs will be ‘emotional, but lots of fun’

18 October 2022

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Musician and storyteller unite to explore whaling heritage

5 October 2022

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World wide Webb? Music trio to play overseas

21 September 2022

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Faroese country singer returns for two concerts

13 September 2022

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Richey returns for intimate Lerwick gig

8 September 2022

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Literature, food and music on board the Swan

24 August 2022

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For those about to rock: local bands look forward to Orkney festival

15 August 2022

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Music man Matthew ‘privileged’ to book bands for Tall Ships

12 August 2022

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Nisbet lines up homecoming gig to launch new album

6 August 2022

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Folk Frenzy prepares for return in 2023

15 July 2022

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Kate Bush memorabilia among items up for grabs as Hillswick gallery opens doors

31 May 2022

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Live bands and DJs to help mark Record Store Day

22 April 2022

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Chamber orchestra to head north to educate and entertain youngsters

1 April 2022

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Plenty of entrants for 40th young fiddler competition

1 April 2022

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No local gigs planned in project to boost Scotland’s live music scene

18 March 2022

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Smorgasbord of talent announced for much-missed folk festival

17 February 2022

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Fiddle maestro Margaret picks up MBE

15 February 2022

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Young musicians to learn about melody and percussion at isles-wide workshops

7 January 2022

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Arthur releases collection featuring traditional tunes played on guitar

‘Shetland Guitar’ features 15 sets including a pair of originals

24 December 2021

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Youngster Ruben pens catchy Christmas song to dance to

Proceeds from the sales of (I Hope That We Can) Dance This Christmas on Bandcamp will go to community group Bigton Collective

21 December 2021

•Community

Couper brothers and Americana trio to provide winter musical cheer

11 December 2021

•Arts

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

3 December 2021

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Noel Gallagher tribute set for festive gig

12 November 2021

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Norman nominated for ‘rising star’ Scottish Jazz Award

12 November 2021

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Sophie honoured to bring harp show to Prague

10 November 2021

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Local musicians up for traditional awards

3 November 2021

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Local boy wins ‘most promising accordionist’ accolade

2 November 2021

•Entertainment

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

29 October 2021

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Accordion and fiddle club hosts ‘alternative’ festival weekend

The first event will take place at the Gulberwick Hall tonight (Friday)

8 October 2021

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Revellers gear up for long-awaited standing gig

6 October 2021

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Glasgow Concert Hall to shine a light on isles’ musical heritage

5 October 2021

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Evelyn Glennie leads list of Mareel autumn shows

1 October 2021

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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

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Twelfth Day relishing being back in front of live audiences

Genre-bending duo looking forward to Mareel gig

29 September 2021

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Musical heritage in ‘safe hands’ as young fiddlers impress

Brother and sister Magnus and Evie Williamson picked up some of the main prizes at this weekend’s young fiddler of the year competition

26 September 2021

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Jenny lands spot on Scottish album of the year longlist

20 September 2021

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