Minecraft proves major Mareel blockbuster as ticket sales rise by 30 per cent

The main cinema was packed for the screening of the Home Made film entries at this year's Screenplay. Photo: Dale Smith

Minecraft proves major Mareel blockbuster as ticket sales rise by 30 per cent

24 July 2025

•Arts

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

•Arts

Lack of accountability

2 May 2025

•Letters

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

•Arts

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

•Arts

Hopes Bonhoga refurbishment will be completed ‘by end of 2025’

25 March 2025

•News

A collage of three people: one examining wool, another smiling with hand on chin, and a third person holding a camera toward the viewer.

Edible art and one-woman show among successful projects for arts funding

24 February 2025

•Arts

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Updated

Major creative funding boost for three isles organisations

30 January 2025

•News

A collage of various artistic images, including abstract paintings, musicians with instruments, nature scenes, and human figures.

Deadlines approaching for arts funding opportunities

29 January 2025

•Arts

Modern waterfront building with a geometric facade illuminated from within at dusk, reflecting on the water. A small boat is moored in the foreground.

Creative Scotland funding would ‘greatly enhance’ arts agency can do, chief executive says

7 January 2025

•Arts

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

•Arts

Charity in ‘precarious’ position launches restorative justice film festival

6 December 2024

•Arts

Two people wearing white caps with a deer filter, including antlers and ears, on their heads. They are smiling in front of a blue background.

Festive dinners, Hogmanay at Mareel, fisheries debate and more …

22 November 2024

•Also in the news

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

11 November 2024

•Business

Another lost opportunity

2 October 2024

•Letters

The fear of being publicly accountable

30 September 2024

•Letters

Arts organisation should have funding clarity in coming months

28 September 2024

•Arts

Mareel cafe/bar to be shut most of the week

23 September 2024

•Business

Amused and puzzled

21 September 2024

•Letters

A large red and white research vessel is docked at an industrial harbor, with several buildings, shipping containers, and equipment in the background.

MPA warning, harbour traffic, beer shortlisted and more…

20 August 2024

•Also in the news

Black and white photo of a dilapidated building with a collapsed roof and scattered debris, featuring a toppled excavator in the foreground.

Knab demolition photos, young fiddler, visiting 223 islands and more …

16 April 2024

•Also in the news

Island art manifesto advocates ‘transformative change’

27 January 2024

•Arts

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

•Arts

Arts agency launches customer survey

Shetland Arts has also said ‘changed is needed’ as the organisation looks to overcome challenges

31 October 2023

•Arts

Firefighters posing with community members during a check presentation ceremony at the fire station.

Fundraising cheque, young writer mentor, storytelling and more…

11 October 2023

•Also in the news

Local creative community seeks talks with Shetland Arts

11 September 2023

•Arts

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

•Showcases

Has Shetland Arts lost its way?

7 September 2023

•Letters

Two men in formal wear: one in focus holding a handgun, looking at the camera; the other out of focus, standing with a hand to his forehead.

Screenplay: A blessing and a curse – how it feels to be the ‘real’ James Bond

4 September 2023

•Reviews

‘No requirement for questions to be taken’ Shetland Arts says in response to democracy deficit accusations

1 September 2023

•Arts

A black-and-white photo of an unidentified male boxer in a fighting stance, wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Screenplay film festival kicks off on Tuesday

27 August 2023

•Entertainment

Arts agency introduces voluntary redundancy scheme in bid to reduce costs

The organisation has identified that it needs to make total savings of more than £300k

17 August 2023

•Arts

A docked ferry at a pier with yellow railings under a cloudy sky. The pier features walkways, equipment, and a lifebuoy in the foreground.

Cabin space demand, new crofting chair, fiddle concerts and more…

9 August 2023

•Also in the news

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

•Features

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

•Arts

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

•Showcases

One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

Gig-goers asked to collect wristbands before Tall Ships concerts

6 July 2023

•Entertainment

Metal whale sculptures of various sizes mounted on thin rods are displayed on a wooden plank against a textured, dark blue wooden wall.

Second summer showcase coming to Bonhoga

21 June 2023

•Arts

Side-by-side portrait of two men. The man on the left is shown in black and white, wearing a casual jacket. The man on the right, in color, has curly hair and a beard, with percussion instruments behind him.

Young folk invited to get jamming with pro musicians

13 June 2023

•Arts

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

•Showcases

Two women smiling and holding a tray of assorted cupcakes in a bright, modern cafe with a wooden interior and menu board in the background.

Pride website, cakes aplenty, ferry survey and climate festival

28 May 2023

•Also in the news

A well-lit gallery room showcases various artworks, including textiles and ceramic pieces, displayed on white pedestals and shelves with a teal accent wall in the background.

Summer exhibition opens at Bonhoga

24 May 2023

•Arts

Arts agency apologises for Tall Ships ticket queues as events sell out

Nearly 14,000 tickets were sold in just seven hours – with all three Holmsgarth events now sold out

12 May 2023

•Arts

Abba tribute band performing at Holmsgarth last time the Tall Ships visited Lerwick in 2011.

‘Unprecedented demand’ for Tall Ships tickets

12 May 2023

•Entertainment

Short films wanted for Screenplay’s Home Made event

15 April 2023

•Arts

Fuel u-turn, New Life response, Shetland Noir cards, cabinet reshuffle and more…

29 March 2023

•Also in the news

Three people seated indoors; the person on the left holds a drum, the center person holds a cello, and the person on the right holds a guitar.

Multi-cultural music project set to launch with three concerts

27 March 2023

•Arts

Two black-and-white photographs: on the left, a seated man and a standing woman pose; on the right, an elderly man sitting near a fireplace with a cat looking into the fire.

A celebration of lace knitting – broadcast live

20 March 2023

•Arts

Minecraft proves major Mareel blockbuster as ticket sales rise by 30 per cent

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