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the Scottish music festival supplement from MUSIC NEWS Scotland

Multi award winning Australian aborigine singer songwriter Archie Roach (pictured) is playing 2 nights only (his Scottish debut and his only UK dates) at the Famous Spiegeltent in Edinburgh on 16 and 17 August - see page 5

INSIDE: Born To Be Wide @ Book Fest :: Spiegeltent Fringe :: Midstock :: SNJO @ Fringe :: Queen's Hall Fringe :: Stowed Out :: Innerleithen Music Festival :: True North :: National Museum of Scotland Fringe .....

PLUS our 4 page Scottish music festival listings

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Born To Be Wide Talk Show Returns To Edinburgh International Book Festival Edinburgh :: 23 August :: www.edbookfest.co.uk Free entry - details @ www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/unbound-61 Born To Be Wide returns to the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Tuesday 23 August with a free evening of interviews and live music Charlotte Square's Unbound Spiegel Tent at 9pm.

The talk show is hosted by the event’s co-organiser Olaf Furniss and his guests include veteran music journalist, Sylvia Patterson, who will be talking about her book 'I’m Not With The Band'. Along with Honeyblood frontwoman, Stina Tweeddale (and additional participants TBC), she will also take part in a discussion about how approaches to writing differ for song lyrics, books and comedy.

“At Smash Hits, Q and NME, Sylvia interviewed the biggest acts of the past thirty years so will have some amazing stories to tell,” says Furniss. “It will also be fascinating to hear how she, Stina and the other guests approach their writing and how the process differs according to the art form.”

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In addition to being interviewed, Tweeddale, whose band release their second album Babes Never Die on 4 November, will perform two songs acoustically. And emerging local artist, Luna Delirious, is also set to play.

Unbound takes place every night in the Spiegeltent in Charlotte Square Gardens at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival from the 1429 August. A mischievous mixture of words, music and comedy to soothe and stimulate the soul.

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A full programme of live music in The Famous Spiegeltent helps you escape festival mayhem!

Edinburgh :: 4-29 August :: www.spiegeltent.net Buy tickets @ www.outstandingtickets.com/whats-on

2016 sees the return to Edinburgh of the Grand Old Dame herself – The Famous Spiegeltent. After a few years sunning herself in southern climes, she returns in all her glory to the beautiful St Andrew Square Garden, Edinburgh, bringing with her everyone’s favourite Fringe icon – La Clique – Encore!

The Famous Spiegeltent, owned and run by Spiegeltmaestro David Bates, is one of the original Belgian mirror tents, which has hosted

fabulous performers such as Marlene Dietrich since the 1920s. 2016 is her 21st Edinburgh birthday and she is celebrating with a wonderful programme of music, cabaret, family musicals, children’s shows, late night clubs and classic festival frivolity.

There is a terrific evening music lineup for Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a series of sublime concerts by Peter Straker (one of the great voices of the British stage singing the songs of Jacques Brel), award winning chanteuse Christine Bovill with a brand new show, Christine Bovill’s Paris) and Parisian cabaret star Isabelle Georges, all of whom are perfectly at home in the greatest of all Salons of Kabaret. The former Cherish the Ladies lead vocalist Michelle Burke will be inviting you to Step into her (memorabilia-bedecked) Parlour and the 7 piece folkNroll band Holy Moly and the Crackers promise 3 nights of loud, funky fun.

We are honoured to be presenting intimate live concerts by Australian indigenous singer songwriter Archie Roach - an extraordinarily gifted Australian artist with a truly visionary talent, whose voice springs from the broken heart of a broken nation, which only makes his

message of hope and love more powerful. Also from Australia, and also for only 2 nights is the incomparable bard Paul Kelly, who has provided the soundtrack for the lives of two generations of Australians. Paul usually plays in much bigger venues – in the intimacy of the Famous Spiegeltent this will be an unforgettable experience!

In addition to the music programme, there will be a full funpacked programme throughout August including daytime award winning productions by Captivate Theatre (high calibre amateur theatre group for young people).

Evenings will see the return home of La Clique with its dysfunctional collection of extraordinary new artists and family favourites, including scintiallating live band The Shuffle Club with singer Becc Sanderson, and the best in adult, genre-bending New Variety.

The Famous Spiegeltent and the Spiegel family looks forward to welcoming you to St Andrew Square Garden. Famous forever and famous for fun!

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In a voice rich with humanity, filled with joy, pain, love and longing, the multi award winning Aborigine singer songwriter Archie Roach traces the journey of his people, and gets to the heart of what it means to be human. He is one of Australia’s most treasured performers. His single – the powerfully emotional “Took the Children Away” – from his certified gold, double ARIA award winning debut album “Charcoal Lane” - won an international Human Rights Achievement Award (the first time ever awarded for a song).

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Squeeze In Another Summer Festival With Midstock 2016 Dalkeith, Midlothian :: 3 September :: www.midstockfestival.com Buy tickets @ http://midstockfestival.com/buy-tickets/ of the last 10 years the band have sold over two If you think all the summer million records, and racked up four Brit Award festivals are gone, don’t worry, nominations, an Ivor Novello nomination and four Top 10 singles. there’s still another outdoor cracker to come before we put our MIDSTOCK LINE UP flowery headbands and wellies Scouting For Girls away for another year and prepare Reverend and the Makers for the autumn indoor festivals.

The Pigeon Detectives Growing in popularity yearly Midstock Festival is back for 2016 and will take place at Dalkeith Country Park, Midlothian (just off the Edinburgh bypass) on Saturday 3 September. The festival producers are now delighted to announce the complete line up with Scouting For Girls the event headliners.

Vengaboys Dave Pearce Animals and Friends Airport Impressions Jamie & Shoony Jack Robertson Caitlyn Vanbeck

Million-selling British pop band Scouting For Girls Arlene Stuart, co-presenter of Forth One’s released their Greatest Hits in 2013, giving the band their fourth Top 10 album. Over the course Breakfast Show, Boogie In The Morning, will

once again compere the show.

"We're delighted to be headlining Midstock Festival this year. Any Scottish audiences are great but we hear this one likes to party and we're all set to rock the place! It's going to be a great day and we look forward to playing in such a fantastic setting too. See you all there!" said: Scouting For Girls Family friendly Midstock Festival will also have a range of food and drink outlets as well as fairground rides and stalls.

Tickets are on sale now at the link above with prices £39.50 adults and £5 (for kids 12 and under). An adult must accompany under 16s.

But MUSIC NEWS Scotland readers can take advantage of the offer below!

USE OUR READER OFFER TO SAVE ££'s ON TICKETS! MUSIC NEWS Scotland's teamed up with Midstock Festival to bring you this super saving on tickets for this year’s event. Adult tickets are normally £39.50 but you can snap them up for just £25! Perhaps it might be an idea to get some of your colleagues together for a team outing or you can simply book the tickets for you and yours. Midstock is completely family-friendly so if you can’t find a baby-sitter, the kids can come with you! There will be plenty of fun activities around the site on the day too plus some exciting food and drink outlets.

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Edinburgh Fringe appearance for The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra with Brubeck: An Incredible Jazz Legacy

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As part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra directed by Tommy Smith presents Brubeck: An Incredible Jazz Legacy, featuring John Nugent on alto saxophone. The venue is Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Sunday 14 August at 7:30pm.

Dave Brubeck was an extraordinary musician who achieved enviable status as a jazz master and a household name. His familiar opening bars of Take Five were the soundtrack to sixties swing and midtwentieth century cool and although composed by saxophonist Paul Desmond, the tune not only made Dave Brubeck a familiar name but also changed perceptions of jazz as a niche art form.

The internationally acclaimed Scottish National Jazz Orchestra led by saxophonist Tommy Smith returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to celebrate the timeless sound of Dave Brubeck and his jazz legacy.

Joined by Canadian saxophonist John Nugent, they will together explore Brubeck’s extraordinary music, and pay tribute to a versatile composer and jazz master who remains loved and revered in equal measure.

works from the years immediately preceding its release, and the further re-invention that followed on subsequent recordings. During this period, Brubeck was in his prime as a jazz ambassador and a composer of increasing stature and these charts are a ringing endorsement of his vision, ingenuity and prowess.

The programme focuses upon the hugely successful work of Brubeck’s famous quartet, and their enthusiastic exploration of unusual time signatures.

Brubeck’s conscious decision to delve into polyrhythmic experimentation and improvisational counterpoint was suitably rewarded with a millionselling jazz album in Time Out, and a lasting place in jazz history. Few, including Brubeck himself, envisaged making ambitious jazz that had such broad and enduring appeal.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra ranks amongst the world's top Big Bands and is a major force as an interpretive instrument with a flair for astonishing customizations. The programme includes an exotic vista re-imagined on Rising Sun from Impressions of Japan, a frantic vision of the Fast Life first described on Countdown: Time In Outer Space and a Brubeckinspired orchestration for saxophones of Paul Desmond's historic chorus on In Your Own Sweet Way as part of a brand new arrangement of a muchBrubeck brought warmth, intellect, energy and charm loved jazz standard. As one reviewer said to the art of jazz piano: while saxophonist Paul “The band cut the charts brilliantly - in particular, the Desmond consistently provided concise, clear and blend of the sax section on In Your Own Sweet Way lyrical musicianship. Together with drummer Joe truly an object lesson in voicing a section. One of Morello, and bassists Eugene Wright and Joe those rare moments when the Earth moves!”

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David Warren "Dave" Brubeck - was born on 6 December, 1920, at Concord, California, USA. He died one day short of his 92nd birthday on 5 December, 2012. He was one of the great 'cool jazz' artists. ...

He formed the Dave Brubeck Quartet in 1951 and he didn't compose his famous 'Take Five' - it was by Paul Desmond ..... Take Five became the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies.

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Edinburgh's Queen's Hall is the perfect venue to enjoy a whole host of quality music during Edinburgh's festival season Edinburgh :: Through August :: www.thequeenshall.net All show and ticket details @ http://thequeenshall.net/uploads/Image/FESTIVAL%202016%20.pdf

The Queen's Hall is one of Edinburgh's most iconic venues and a building much loved by musicians and music fans alike. With superb acoustics and an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome immediately, there's no better place to escape the madness of August in Edinburgh.

Check out the full programme link above and plan your August listening pleasures; not only helping yourself to many hours of pleasure but also supporting one of Scotland's important live music venues.

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Aug], and The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra plays Brubeck [14 Aug]. And if all that's not "Come to think of it, you won’t have any time to enough they have a range of morning shows catch the sun!" running for Edinburgh International Festival.

The Queen’s Hall Festival 2016 schedule includes It's impossible to describe the full Queen's Hall a whole host of world class, home-grown festival listings here, but the link at the top of Scottish and international artists including: King the page will take you to a pdf of the 32 page Creosote [25 Aug], Treacherous Orchestra [18 programme with details of all shows and booking Aug], Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire [+ info.

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Adrian Harris, Chief Executive, The Queen's Hall said: "Lazy summer days, clear blue skies, the sun on your back and some great live music – it can only be Edinburgh at 'Festival' time! I know, we can’t guarantee clear blue skies… or the sun on your back…. but we can promise you great music that will lift your spirits whatever the weather. You won’t even notice the rain!"

"Our Festival season started with a series of great gigs from the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival featuring the cream of Scottish jazz alongside European greats and legends of American rock music."

"After a few days to catch our breath, we segue into the beauty, intensity and brilliance of a wonderful series of morning concerts brought to us by the Edinburgh International Festival. Our brilliant technical team then reconfigure the space so that each Festival day ends with our own Fringe gigs featuring red-hot live music

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Take Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, add some Stanley Odd with a sprinkling of world, folk and local music and you have Stowed Out 2016!

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Stow, Scottish Borders :: 26-27 August :: www.stowedoutfestival.org.uk Buy tickets @ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2508096 Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison

Veronica Electronica to carrying the audience on a wave of euphoria.

Stowed Out line up has something for everyone with the new Roar spoken word stage and Spinning Jenny’s Circus Skill providing entertainment for children aged 5 to 85. Bring the whole family for an exciting weekend full of live music.

Only a 2 minute walk away from the new Stow Railway Station on the Edinburgh Waverly to Tweedbank line the festival is easily accessible.

Stowed Out Festival is on the 26 and 27 August and at only £12 per day this makes Stowed Out the best value small festival in Scotland, tickets can be found at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2508096 Every year Stowed Out is getting bigger and better so make sure you don’t miss out get your tickets soon!

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This year’s Stowed Out festival is a great place to discover new up and coming bands performing alongside established artists.

The event is set to be a huge success with Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison and Stanley Odd headlining the Friday and Saturday nights respectively. Other Friday acts include Folk legend Archie Fisher and young singer songwriter Carrie Mac. Saturdays line up is bursting with talent, Local acts Xander Lyons and Bug-Eyed will open the main stage followed by one of the most eclectic line ups that rivals anything at any Scottish Festival. Acts include Earths, the stunning live show from Ded Rabbit, Senegalese Samba Sene and Diwan, The Jen Ewan Band, newly reformed indie stars Melys, Torino and Dead Eyes Opened.

Scott Hutchison’s tortured lyrics create songs that will draw you in and take on a dark musical journey. Saturday night takes a different direction with Scottish hip hop band Stanley Odd. Front man, Dave Hook, uses hard hitting, often political lyrics countered by the soaring vocals of

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IMF brings the cream of Scottish Celtic music to Innerleithen for the 14th time Innerleithen, Scottish Borders : 19-21 August : www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org Buy tickets @ http://innerleithenmusicfestival.org/tickets/ Innerleithen Music Festival, from 19-21 August, has a tremendous line-up booked to entertain what is always a knowledgeable and enthusiastic audience, but a warm welcome awaits anyone new to this genre who will find a vibrant youthful vein running through the Scots traditional music scene these days.

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If you've not experienced a trad music festival then a party awaits you, so make the most of it and stay the weekend in this lovely Scottish Borders town!

The Saturday main stage attraction is the fantastic young Scottish star Rachel Sermanni - this Folk-Noir-Balladeer from Carrbridge at only 24 she has already toured Europe, Canada, Australia and even India. And found the time to release two studio albums, one live album and three EPs. Much in demand and very much a major star of the future this is a big highlight of the IMF weekend. Playing along with Rachel at the Saturday evening concert are The Barra MacNeils - As a group, the MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world.

Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history.

Mànran headline Friday night with the ever popular singer-songwriter Kieran Halpin; new Scots/Norwegian collaboration Boreas (with Lori Watson & Rachel Newton) play Saturday afternoon, Sunday night has the lovely traditional sound of The Emily Smith Duo playing at the 'Traditional Singers Concert'.

The Kaela Rowan Band with Jenny Biddle and Nomad Beat are set to play on Sunday afternoon. Alongside Kaela’s wonderful singing, the Kaela Rowan Band features well known musicians James Mackintosh and Ewan MacPherson from Shooglenifty. Kaela's voice has come a long way since her teens when she was singing in folk bands and playing sessions and Much much more waits for you during IMF though. The official start may be Friday 19th but festivals around her home in the Scottish head there early on Thursday night and the free Highlands. Citing an eclectic range of early 'Mega-Music Session' in the Mason's Club is the influences – John Martyn, Planxty and Joni Mitchell, amongst others – Kaela has since ideal curtain raiser with musicians and singers forged her own unique path in the Scottish music from several music session groups in Innerleithen and Peebles combining. It's open to scene. all so bring along your instruments, voices, Other names to look out for are; Scott knitting or even just your eyes and ears to be Gardiner & Johnny Kemp, Fisher Lassies, part of local music at its roots.

Henry Douglas, Tutors & Students of Merlin Music Academy and Fellow Travellers – a Over the weekend exciting west coast band

journey through the Border Ballads.

Plus there's workshops, busking, a singaround and a chance to let your hair down at the Rock & Roll Classics & Ballad session - plus of course the famous late night festival club! And supporting local youth music there's an ongoing showcase of talent all weekend under the 'Live & Local' tag.

Innerleithen is just 30 miles south from Edinburgh tucked into the lovely Border hills between Peebles and Galashiels, and nestling by the famous River Tweed. To make the most of the festival a weekend stay in Innerleithen is highly recommended, with a host of interesting places nearby available to compliment the music - and there's accommodation information from campsites to hotels on the IMF website to help plan your musical mini-break in the Scottish Borders. Keep an eye on the website and social media for the latest announcements, or sign up to the IMF - link on website.

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Aberdeen's True North Fringe to include music masterclass, My First Gig and outdoor sessions Aberdeen :: 22-25 September :: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/truenorth Buy tickets @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/events/how-to-book

A songwriting masterclass, a festival for little ones and relaxed live music sessions are just some of the events that make up True North Fringe that Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) has announced.

True North Fringe – fringe events that complement the concert programme of True North – will also include outdoor acoustic and urban acts, brunch sessions and a panel discussion led by music industry experts.

True North, which has its roots in the heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations in an expanded four-day programme from 22-25 September.

Children can ditch their parents for the day and embark on their first festival experience with My First Gig. Taking place at the Engage Stage at The Lemon Tree from 2pm – 3.45pm on the Sunday, My First Gig is recommended for ages 9-12 and will give youngsters a real taste of festival life, with a performance from harmonious duo Bella & the Bear, support from Scotland-based singer-songwriter Lizabett Russo, and festival facepainting and food and drink added into the mix.

APA Creative Learning Manager Lisa Mathieson, who is behind the event, said: “This is a fantastic chance for children to come along and experience their first gig independently. They can leave their parents in our ‘grown-ups creche’ downstairs, then head upstairs for lots of festival fun with music from the brilliant Bella & the Bear and Lizabett Russo.

They will be in safe hands and fully supervised by a fully qualified and experienced team, while parents and carers can relax with a cuppa downstairs in the Lounge.”

Craig Davidson, Macduff-born Leanne Smith and Aberdeenshire-based Jenny Sturgeon. The bar crawl, which is free to attend, will be led by True North crew and will begin at Brewdog Castlegate before going on to Blackfriars, Illicit Still, The Stag, McGinty’s, Brewdog Flagship and 6D North. Those attending should be on the lookout for perks along the way.

On the Saturday, the Outdoor Stage at The Roof Garden atop St Nicholas will come to life, with music from lunchtime to early evening including performances from Empty Sounds, The Harmonica Movement, The Popping A two-day Songwriting Masterclass will take Candies, The 101 and Best Girl Athlete. Also place on the Saturday and Sunday at The on the outdoor stage will be festival act HQFU, Anatomy Rooms on Queen Street. Multiperforming an outdoor set in addition to her platinum selling singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan Lemon Tree Late gig. will lead the workshop. Among Fiona’s credits is Relaxed, intimate Brunch Sessions will take her incredible partnership with chart-topping place at the Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen musician Ed Sheeran – together they co-wrote hit track Little Things for boyband One Direction. Maritime Museum, with performances from Scottish alternative band Kid Canaveral on Songwriters involved in the masterclass will Saturday and local alt-folk musician Rick have the chance to showcase their work in a Redbeard on Sunday. unique performance at 5pm on the Sunday.

APA Director of Programming and Creative Projects, Ben Torrie, said: “We’re so excited to have Fiona on board as our expert mentor for this workshop, and are sure she will have a world of knowledge to pass on to budding singer-songwriters. We’ll release more information about this event in the coming weeks. Places will be limited, so keep your eyes peeled for information on how to get involved.”

Carrying on the singer-songwriter vein are the Brew North Sessions – a specially curated series of gigs taking place in seven city centre bars, featuring festival artists and top local talent. Set to kick off at noon on Sunday 25 September, ticket holders will travel from bar to bar to sample great music from Lizabett Russo, Aberdeen’s own Daniel Mutch and Colin Clyne, as well as Robbie Flanagan,

On Sunday 25 September at the Engage Stage at The Lemon Tree there will be a Panel Discussion led by festival artists and music industry experts. The topic of discussion will be 'Phenomenal Women' – with participants encouraged to share their sources of inspiration, discuss women and success, and talk about what’s ahead for the next generation of women in the music industry, and what organisations like APA can do to support young emerging female artists. The event is being presented in partnership with music hub 57 North and will be free but ticketed.

APA Chief Executive Jane Spiers said: “Our True North Fringe lineup perfectly complements the concert schedule across the festival and we’re delighted to be offering such a varied range of performances. Our Fringe sessions

have a particular focus on singer-songwriters, with a series of relaxed, intimate gigs in such wonderful settings as the Maritime Museum and Roof Garden. We’ve really built on the success of last year’s inaugural True North and this year’s festival promises to take the city by storm.

“We’re delving deeper with our panel discussion and songwriting masterclass to really explore and appreciate the influences of women in music and the role of music in everyday life. Our workshop with the incredibly talented Fiona Bevan is a fantastic chance for aspiring songwriters, both local and from across the country, to pick up tips that could send them on their way to becoming the next big thing.

“Here at APA we have so much experience in putting on concerts that make a great and lasting impression on our audiences – and My First Gig gives families the chance to let their little ones engage with music in the same way, in a safe, fun environment. " The full festival lineup includes an opening concert at HMT on Thursday 22 September from iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura Mvula. Former Pulp and Longpigs member Richard Hawley will take over HMT on the Friday evening, while Mercury award-nominated King Creosote plays the Tivoli Theatre on the Saturday. On Sunday HMT will play host to a special Kate Bush celebration concert entitled Running Up That Hill - featuring a bill of top contemporary talent paying tribute to one of the most iconic songwriters and performers of our time. This year’s festival is supported by EventScotland, a team within VisitScotland’s Events Directorate.

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The return of the hugely popular Fringe extravaganza Museum After Hours, award-winning contemporary dance, a new partnership with the Gilded Balloon and live music inspired

by National Museums Scotland’s five star summer exhibition Celts, all feature in the National Museum of Scotland’s largest ever Fringe programme at the museum on Edinburgh's Chamber's Street.

opportunity to explore these galleries by night as well as exclusive access to the spectacular Celts exhibition, organised with the British Museum - www.nms.ac.uk/celts New to this year’s daytime Fringe programme, award-winning choreographer Janis Claxton will bring her latest work POP-UP Duets (fragments of love) to the Museum. Created with composer Pippa Murphy and four world-class dancers, James Southward, Christina Liddell, Carlos J. Martinez and Adrienne O’Leary, these free performances are designed to emerge unexpectedly from public situations. Exploring the theme of love, each five minute duet will 'pop up' throughout the National Museum of Scotland, to surprise and delight unsuspecting audiences.

Shakespeare to beatboxing, politics to art, 18 productions covering adult and children’s theatre, comedy and music will make up the programme in the Auditorium at the National Museum of Scotland.

Stephen Allen, Head of Learning and Programmes at National Museums Scotland said: “In the Museum’s 150th anniversary year, we are delighted to present our largest festival programme yet. From returning Fringe favourites, such as Museum After Hours and Free Fringe Music, to our new partnership with the Gilded Balloon, there are now more ways than ever for visitors to engage with and enjoy the Museum this August.”

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https://twitter.com/NtlMuseumsScot Festival favourite, Free Fringe Music will return www.facebook.com/NationalMuseumsScotland with performances inspired by Celts. There will Following sell-out runs in 2014 and 2015, the be daily live performances from bold brass and National Museum of Scotland will open after fabulous fiddlers, to soprano soloists and hours, on 12, 19 and 26 August, to offer traditional Welsh clog dancing. Free Fringe Music audiences an unforgettable flavour of the Fringe will showcase the very best in contemporary in one of Scotland’s most spectacular venues. musical talents from across Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales and France, featuring emerging Artists from across the globe have been handartists from the roster of Live Music Now, an picked to perform at these unmissable events.

Showcasing the very best of the Fringe, the line- international music outreach charity. up of comedy, music, dance, circus, and spoken Celts features in the 2016 Edinburgh Art Festival word will change each week creating a never-to- programme and for the first time the Museum be-repeated experience for audiences. In will be the starting point for an Art Late. The Art addition to the programmed acts, Fringe-goers Festival’s popular series of specially can put on their best poses at a themed selfie programmed late openings and events will studio, explore a range of hands-on activities feature live music, performances, artist talks around the Museum, and enjoy pop-up bars, and tours across a selection of venues. food stalls and late night opening at the National Museums Scotland has also joined Museum’s Brasserie. forces with the Gilded Balloon to host an exciting This year’s performances, programmed in programme of shows including Rory Bremner partnership with The List, will be set against the Meets …, an hour of comedy and chat with backdrop of ten new galleries devoted to invited guests, hosted by Bremner, Horse decorative art, design, fashion, science and McDonald in Careful…, a biographical play technology. Fringe-goers will have the rare based upon Scottish singer-songwriter Horse McDonald’s life, and Night at the Museum, a Fri 19 August: Ainsley Hamill & Alistair late-night improv show that brings the Paterson – traditional/Gaelic voice/piano duo Museum’s dazzling history together with the very best comics from across the Fringe. From

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AUGUST Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh 5-29 August Three exhilarating weeks of the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance.

Edinburgh is the world's Festival City. With 4 million attendances, one third of the world's countries represented on its streets and stages, it’s where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. It's also where countless talented stars and performers have begun or developed their careers. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and experiences to enjoy. www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk

The Famous Spiegeltent Edinburgh 4-29 August The Famous Spiegeltent, owned and run by Spiegeltmaestro David Bates, is one of the original Belgian mirror tents, which has hosted fabulous performers such as Marlene Dietrich since the 1920s. 2016 is her 21st Edinburgh birthday and she is celebrating with a wonderful programme of music, cabaret, family musicals, children’s shows, late night clubs and classic festival frivolity.

return to Glasgow from 8-14 August. Now in its 13th year, Piping Live! is the biggest festival of its kind. Attracting 40,000 people from around the globe each year to watch over 5000 international pipers perform at 150 events across the city.

Some of the hottest names in traditional music will perform this year, including RURA, Anxo Lorenzo, Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton and the world famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Band performances will take place in George Square and on the steps of The Royal Concert Hall.

and established musical talent. Indoor and outdoor venues host a range of concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modern and Highland dancing. With open-air and children's events. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend away, a workshop to improve your musical talent, to find out more about your heritage or just an entertaining night out you will find it at the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival.

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Stranraer 19-20 August

Glorious Traces Glasgow 12-14 August The Glad Cafe celebrates its fourth birthday in August and to honour the occasion, it will host a special three day party, with the kind of wideranging programme The Glad has come to be known for, in various venues in the Southside where the music venue, cafe and artistic community hub has laid down its roots and transformed the area’s cultural landscape.

Venues: The Glad Cafe, Pollok Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Shed, Wellcroft Bowling Club + The Rum Shack

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RNLI Park Fest A Charity music event. Held to raise funding for Stranraer inshore RNLI. The event is family orientated. Held over two nights and one day.

Music from all genre's are catered for. With out door attractions and stalls. The local community get behind the event by volunteering their time and efforts, so the event can run. www.facebook.com/stranraernliparkfest

Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016

A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated www.thegladcafe.co.uk amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed.

Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest Shetfest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the Shetland local talent and the weekend is rounded off with 13 August a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts Rock music festival Shetfest hits Shetland with a are an open stage, a singaround and the www.spiegeltent.net packed line-up of Scottish bands and local talent. legendary informal music sessions in local The music festival is set to shake Shetland hostelries and the Union Club.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Islands the furthest north of the UK. The festival is run by a group of enthusiasts who want to www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org Edinburgh bring more live rock music to the island. The one 5-29 August day event will be full of fun and the people of Doune The Rabbit Hole Shetland are in for a good day of tunes and The world's largest arts festival transforms Cardross, nr Stirling Scotland's capital every August. When thousands vibes.

19-21 August 2016 of performers take to hundreds of stages all over www.facebook.com/shetfest the city to present shows for every taste. From A small family-friendly festival with a twist! big names in the world of entertainment to Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, unknown artists looking to build their careers.

Party at The Palace art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much Linlithgow more! Events across Scotland throughout the www.edfringe.com 13-14 August 2016 year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make National Museum of McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third people happy through music, art, cake and loads year following the fantastic event last summer. of other stuff! After we've done that we teach Scotland Fringe The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to Edinburgh and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only do creative things, like play instruments, write Through August 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from poetry and paint.

Glasgow, making it one of the most easily The return of the hugely popular Fringe accessible music festivals in Scotland. We have www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk extravaganza Museum After Hours, awardsome exciting additions to the 2016 event winning contemporary dance, a new partnership including a second stage for the first time, new with the Gilded Balloon and live music inspired street food outlets and a larger kids zone to keep Upside Doon Alloway

by National Museums Scotland’s five star the children entertained. A limited number of 20 August summer exhibition Celts, all feature in the Tier One Early Bird tickets are on sale from 1 National Museum of Scotland’s largest ever January.

Scotland’s added a brand new music festival to Fringe programme at the museum on its summer programme this year. Upside Doon Edinburgh's Chamber's Street. www.partyatthepalace.co.uk is curated by the team at the National Trust for www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland Scotland’s award-winning Robert Burns Mull of Kintyre Birthplace Museum in Alloway. Featuring ‘music with a Scots accent’, the bill brings together an Piping Live!

Music Festival eclectic collection of artists from Scotland’s folk, Glasgow Mull hip hop, punk, trad and electro scenes. Headliner 8-14 August 17-21 August King Creosote returns to the museum for the first time since its opening weekend in 2010 and Piping Live! Glasgow's International Piping Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting acclaimed hip-hop artists Hector Bizerk will make Festival, the world’s biggest week of piping, will for this weekend-long display of new, emerging one of their final live appearances at the one-day

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Groove Loch Ness Loch Ness 20 August

Faeries, Blazin’ Fiddles, Blue Rose Code and Tannara. Showcase concert kick-starts the weekend to celebrate home-grown talent from the local community - Entertainment for all the family, with fringe activities including workshops, food demonstrations and stalls featuring local produce - Established and run by successful local musician Mairearad Green Takes place in picturesque location, under an hour from Ullapool - The Summer Isles Festival Youth Fund continues to support young people living in the Coigach community looking to develop their creative aspirations www.summerislesfestival.com

Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feedback of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits along with a wealth of talent from the Highlands and throughout Scotland, Groove Loch Ness will once again transform the world famous location into Scotland’s biggest nightclub under the stars. www.groovefestival.co.uk

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Electric Fields Drumlanrig Castle 26-27 August Nestling in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle, south west Scotland. We’ve been working really hard to top last year and we’re pretty excited about this summer, as well as having some brand new developments. One of the most exciting music festivals in Scotland returns in 2016, over two days in the stunning grounds of Drumlanrig Castle! www.facebook.com/electricfieldsfestival

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programme includes a return to staging an open exhibition in Nairn, always an exciting event.

We also have a range of workshops led by highly regarded artists. https://nairnfestival.co.uk/

SEPTEMBER Bathgate Music Festival Bathgate 1-4 September The programme features a range of musical styles, profiles local music making, involve people of all ages, promotes a high quality professional programme and provides music education opportunities for young people. The programme has several main strands: Party in the Park’ Regal Community Theatre Concert Programme, Schools programme, Live n Local, Community programme and Live @ the Steelyard www.facebook.com/BathgateMusicFestival

Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 2-4 September

Lindisfarne 2016 promises to be as exciting and spectacular as the inaugural year. The first year Edinburgh saw the music, arts and camping festival 23 August achieve national acclaim and was shortlisted for Cumbria’s brightest and best music and arts 3 national awards including being a finalist as Born To Be Wide returns to the Edinburgh festival, Solfest is delighted to announce another “Best New Festival in the UK”. With the International Book Festival on Tuesday 23 wave of the delightfully diverse and exciting August with a free evening of interviews and live range of artists who will grace the many stages spectacular backdrop of Holy Island and North Northumberland Coast , the Lindisfarne festival music Charlotte Square's Unbound Spiegel Tent and have you up and dancing at Solfest this is conveniently located off the A1 and around 6 at 9pm. summer. As ever Solfest offers a dazzling array miles from Berwick upon Tweed. The festival has The talk show is hosted by the event’s coof entertainment across practically every an eclectic range of music and arts with 2015 organiser Olaf Furniss and his guests include musical genre. If you don’t hear something that saw music from the likes of Public Service veteran music journalist, Sylvia Patterson, who you like move along to another venue and try Broadcasting, Reverend and the Makers, Craig will be talking about her book 'I’m Not With The another taste of the Solfest experience.

Charles, The Skints, DJ Yoda and Nadine Shah Band'. Along with Honeyblood frontwoman, play in the breath-taking scenery. A brilliant Stina Tweeddale (and additional participants www.solfest.org.uk weekend away 2016’s festival will be everything TBC), she will also take part in a discussion a small independent festival should be. about how approaches to writing differ for song Edinburgh Mela lyrics, books and comedy. www.lindisfarnefestival.com Edinburgh www.edbookfest.co.uk 27-28 August Tarns, near Aspatria, Cumbria 26-28 August

The Edinburgh Mela is Scotland's biggest and Stowed Out Festival best celebration of world music and dance. The Stow Mela seeks to embrace all its diverse 26-27 August communities and cultures, providing a showcase and development opportunities for artists from Stowed Out is ran by Sound Out are a not for within those groups, working alongside artists of profit organisation formed in 2009 by an eclectic national and international stature. group of musicians and music fans in the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders. www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk Over the years Sound Out has grown and now hosts a range vibrant music and arts events Nairn Book and where there is always a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting young or first time Arts Festival performers to get up and have a go.

Nairn 30 August - 4 September www.soundout.org.uk Welcome to the 13th Nairn Book and Arts Summer Isles Festival Festival. It’s the time of year to have your Achiltibuie senses assaulted, your mind stimulated, and 26-27th August your spirits raised and we have just the programme to do that. This year, our literary Summer Isles Festival is an award-winning two- events span the centuries, topics from real life day event programmed by local musician adventure and travel to crime, real and fictional, Mairearad Green that brings the best Scottish and politics. The music programme includes a musical and creative talent to the spectacular strong Scottish core and the warmth and setting of Achiltibuie. Festival returns for a fifth sunshine of Spain, while the varied visual arts year, with a line-up including the Peatbog

Blas Festival Highlands 2-10 September

The Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrating the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young musicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen the opportunities for communities to experience and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances which support their culture. www.blas-festival.com

Midstock Festival Dalkeith 3 September Just when you think festival season is over, there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the nights draw in. The line up will offer a variety of musical tastes designed to cater for the wide demographic expected at the festival, which welcomes everyone aged 0-90.Tickets on sale soon @ www.midstockfestival.com

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22-25 September

Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True Dundee Celt Fest North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is Dundee delighted to announce. The singer-songwriter 3 September takes top billing for the festival, now in its second year and with an expanded programme Dundee Celt Fest returns for a second year with over four days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival an exciting line up of artists. Bringing Celtic rock of music and song – will take place in venues and folk music to the heart of Dundee. around the city and in outdoor locations from September 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by www.facebook.com/dundeeceltfest the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent.

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Glasgow Americana Glasgow 5-9 October

Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September

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The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC.

Live @ Troon Ayrshire 8-11 September

All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/

The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can prepurchase your tickets online now.

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Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Border on the 7th, 8th and 9th October 2016!

The Best Bands will be back again along with Best of the West Festival some special new additions We look forward to www.juramusicfestival.com Inveraray welcoming back our supporters from last year 10-11 September that had such a great time and gave us such Loopallu wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' whole load of new guests to the festival from the Ullapool showcase held annually in the grounds of local community as well as from further afield.

30 September - 1 October Inveraray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend For those travelling to us from our Scottish includes two days of music and song with cities, why not take the celebrated Borders Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said performances in both English and Gaelic. The it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a Railway. A 50min world class scenic journey festival has a strong focus on local young talent remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of as well as the best of the established performers. miles from the nearest town, but that was ten the Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a As well as a great line-up of music, food and years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we wee taster day trip or for an entire weekend of drink it's also important to us to provide a wide fun. We promise top quality live music, a high thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s range of activities for all ages. eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of energy festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and character of a wee Borders town. what the weather has to say about it. Another www.bowfest.co.uk year making new friends, and catching up with www.100bands.co.uk old ones.

Ceòl Cholasa

Colonsay Folk Festival 15-18 September Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally acclaimed artists from Scotland and beyond.. http://ceolcholasa.co.uk/

Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, national and international renown during Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance and visual art as well as FREE events including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic singer, Julie Fowlis.

So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and Balmaha’s Braw Weekend acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned Balmaha, Loch Lomond performers and those, like the students from the 1 October Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and Loch Broom and the drive up through some of better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s and entertainment takes place on the banks of the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or Distillery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd even jamming with them on one of the trade October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family stands. fun, food, drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free with live music from local bands and www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com singers. Saturday night will feature live music from four top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Feis na Mara Mark McGowan. Tickets £5 payable on the door.

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An exciting array of award-winning talent at this years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott

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Doricana Fest Stonehaven 8 October One day music festival based in the NE of Scotland showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts.

Stonehaven is tuning up for a boot scooting new Americana music festival aimed at visitors and locals alike.The one day (family) festival will feature 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso Gang (Aberdeen). www.facebook.com/DoricanaFest

The Spree Paisley 14-22 October

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NOVEMBER Perthshire Amber -

The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. www.perthshireamber.com

30 December - 1 January 2017 Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party! www.edinburghshogmanay.org

JANUARY 2017 Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com

Fiddle 2016

JULY 2017

Edinburgh 18-20 November One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival.

The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and much more, taking place as part of the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in www.scotsfiddlefestival.com the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Fallow, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more Edinburgh’s Hogmanay info, see Edinburgh

DECEMBER

Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 19-22 July Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com

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