Upcoming Events - May 2013 & Beyond

@ MAREEL & ISLESBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

www.shetlandboxoffice.org T: 01595 745555

MONDAY 13 MAY RODDY WOOMBLE & BAND

MAY 2013

Tickets are available via shetland Box Office @ Mareel & Islesburgh Community Centre T: 01595 745555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org

LiVE @ MAREEL

cAFÉ BAR

At Mareel, we love listening to great live music and the venue has been specifically designed with great acoustics in mind.

At the Café Bar in Mareel we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, rustic dishes and refreshments - the perfect accompaniment to a day out at Mareel.

Mareel’s Main Auditorium is the perfect space for any kind of concert, from orchestra to rock band. It can be arranged for a standing show, theatre seating, cabaret seating, or bespoke options - and the sound and lighting equipment are state of the art - all of which means that every gig in Mareel is unique and enjoyable for all who attend.

We have a great selection of events lined up in the Auditorium and other spaces in Mareel, and this booklet highlights everything currently confirmed for this month and beyond. *Please be aware that, due to the flexible nature of event programming, some details in this booklet may be subject to change.

We offer a wide selection of teas, coffees, other hot and cold drinks, bar refreshments, and light snacks, so come along and enjoy a fabulous view, a comfy seat and some delicious food and drink. We also offer bar snacks, tasty breakfasts, brunch, lunch, sweet treats, and a children’s menu.

The Café Bar plays host to regular events which are free to attend, from live music to DJs, the details of which you can find in this booklet.

cAFÉ BAR OpENiNg hOURs sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - sat 10am - 1am

shetland Arts Development Agency manages Mareel, the garrison Theatre & Bonhoga gallery. We also develop and promote a year round programme of film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts & dance events.

We do this because we want to see Shetland celebrated as a place where inspiration & innovation are valued; where people want to live, work & study; and we want the full social & economic potential of the islands to be achieved.

Shetland Arts is a supported by Creative Scotland and core funded by the Shetland Charitable Trust. Shetland Arts is a registered charity (SCO37082).

2 – 5 MAY 2013

Shetland Folk Festival presents

FiDDLERs’ RALLY ThURsDAY 2 MAY DOORs: 7.30pM, sTART: 8pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM

Starring the Shetland Fiddlers’ Society, Shetland Folk Dance, Hansel, Shetland’s Heritage Fiddlers & Kaela Jamieson.

ThE isLEs gAThERiNg sATURDAY 4 MAY DOORs: 7.30pM, sTART: 8pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM

The Isles Gathering features an exciting showcase of first class Shetland and Orcadian musicians in collaboration. Please note: there are only balcony tickets left for this concert.

MAREEL siNgiNg cONcERT sUNDAY 5 MAY DOORs: 1pM, sTART: 1.30pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM

Starring Old Man Luedecke, Kieran Goss & Laeverick.

MAREEL FOY sUNDAY 5 MAY DOORs: 6.30pM, sTART: 7pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM Supported by LHD Marine Supplies.

For details of all other events taking place as part of the Shetland Folk Festival & to book tickets, visit:

www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

sOLD OUT

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Shetland Arts presents

RODDY WOOMBLE & BAND

with support from

FREDA & BRiAN MONDAY 13 MAY DOORs: 7pM, sTART 7.30pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the frontman in Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer. As well as songs from his new album, released in May, his live set will feature tunes from his solo albums as well as several Idlewild numbers.

Roddy will be accompanied by a four-piece band. £16

“One of Britain’s most distinct and talented voices” - Kerrang “A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country.” The Guardian

“The imagery is striking... like island life itself it won’t be rushed” - Mojo

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Shetland Choral Society presents

Shetland Choral Society Spring Concert

Friday 17 May Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Along with four soloists from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Nigel Hayward accompanying, the Choral Society will sing music by Haydn, Vaughan Williams and contemporary Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. The Jenkins piece which opens the concert is the first of his ‘Songs of Sanctuary’, Adiemus from 1995; and uses the voices more like instruments with no lyrics other than syllables and invented words.

Vaughan Williams set the words of seventeenth century poet George Herbert in his Five Mystical Songs, first performed in 1911. Written for baritone soloist, choir and accompaniment, it anticipates much of the composer’s pastoral style which was to follow.

The major work in the programme is Haydn’s Theresienmesse or ‘Maria Theresa’ Mass from 1799; a large-scale setting of the Latin Mass including four vocal soloists, it is full of exuberance, originality and classical Viennese elegance.

Renemal Productions in association with Shetland Arts presents

Wind Up Projectiles’ E.P. Launch Saturday 25 May Doors: 8pm, Start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium

Supported by the Shetland Arts Fund.

Join Wind Up Projectiles for the launch of their brand new E.P. at an exciting first listen live gig in Mareel’s Auditorium. Wind Up Projectiles play a fusion of hip hop and rock, and their crossover style is rooted in backbeat grooves and heavy rock choruses complemented by atmospheric soundscapes and surrealist, stream of consciousness lyrics. Fantastic local talent.

£12 / £8

£8

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Shetland Arts presents

Sunday 26 May Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Formed in 2012, Vamm’s members are Shetland born Catriona Macdonald (formerly of Blazin’ Fiddles), Perthshire’s Patsy Reid (Breabach) and Norwegian Marit Falt. Vamm is an old Shetland word meaning “to bewitch or entrance,” and this is what they do, seamlessly creating a dynamic yet intimate sound that will take your breath away.

Vamm’s combination of intricate, lyrical arrangements and bass-thumping rhythm means that at this year’s Celtic Connections festival they went from the awed silence of a theatre concert to the dancing and hollering of a late night club crowd – with the same material. It is music that is equally at home in folk gatherings or classical concert halls, in enormous tents or intimate rooms.

This is the sound of three extremely gifted musicians pushing themselves to the limits of their ability. You’ve never heard anything quite like Vamm! £16

Vamm will also play at:

Fetlar Hall Saturday 25 May 7pm tickets: £12/£10

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Shetland Arts presents

sATURDAY 1 jUNE DOORs: 8pM sTART: 8.30pM MAREEL AUDiTORiUM

with support from

VÄiR

Shooglenifty are one of Scotland’s most unique musical exports, playing an infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as “hypno-folkadelic ambient trad.”

Their fiery instrumental lyricism, pulsating with infectious rhythm and drive, creates a sound that is at once epic and inclusive, soulful and stirring; and commands a musical presence that takes the crowd by the hands and dances them on an exhilarating romp through uncharted and fiercely exciting new territory.

They are sure to provide a night in Mareel to remember - so get your dancing shoes on and come along!

All ages welcome but under 14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. £16

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cAFÉ BAR EVENTs

cAFÉ BAR OpENiNg hOURs sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - sat 10am - 1am

FREE*

sUNDAY AFTERNOON jAZZ

siNgERs & sONgWRiTERs NighT

sUNDAY 19 MAY 2-5pM

sUNDAY 19 MAY FROM 7pM

Live jazz in the Mareel Café Bar with Norman Willmore, Max Tyler & Hayden Hook.

MiXOLOgY@ MAREEL FRiDAYs 10, 24 & 31 MAY 9pM-1AM Listen to chill-out tunes from our house DJs as you sip on a cocktail.

Monthly Singers & Songwriters Night with an open mic session and performances by selected local artists.

FiLM QUiZ TUEsDAY 21 MAY FROM 7.30pM A fun and fiendish film quiz put together by the staff at Shetland Arts for film buffs and novices alike. A small prize will be awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores on the night, but the real prize on offer is the glory! *To enter: £1 per person

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upcoming

Shetland Arts presents

The Edrom String Quartet Shetland Arts presents

Matthew Barley: Around Britten

Tuesday 4 June Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Matthew Barley celebrates 100 years of Benjamin Britten with an ambitious national tour. In what promises to be a fascinating and intriguing solo performance, showcasing his ever-growing virtuosity as a world-renowned cellist, Barley places Britten’s powerful Third Cello Suite at the centre of a programme which also includes a suite by J.S. Bach, who greatly inspired Britten. The programme also includes solo cello music by Tavener and speciallycommissioned new works by Dai Fujikura, James MacMillan and DJ Jan Bang. £18

Wednesday 12 June Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium The Edrom String Quartet consists of Lucy and Maeve Auer, Ferdinand Erblich and Shetland resident Donald MacDonald. The four musicians first met over 40 years ago through studies in Vienna and Austria during 1968 and 1970 before going their separate ways to follow their careers. The friends met regularly over the years as coaches at Spring and Summer Courses of the International Cello Centre (now known as the Edrom Casals Centre) and formed the Edrom String Quartet. Shetland Arts is delighted to present these world-class classical musicians on stage at Mareel for a performance that is sure to delight. £18

Team Malawi Volunteer Project 2014 presents Shetland Aerogenerators presents

Change

Thursday 6 June Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium A multimedia exploration of climate change and its effects, with a particular focus on rising sea levels and how this will affect Shetland in the future. The evening will feature a screening of a climate change-related documentary, a talk from Scottish meteorologist Heather (“the Weather”) Reid, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The event is free, open to all to attend, and the sponsors are particularly keen to welcome a wide range of opinion, from climate change sceptics through to climate change activists.

Unticketed, free to attend on the night

Inferno to Malawi

Friday 14 June Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Shetland’s Got Talent winners Inferno - along with their two junior groups Peerie Sparks and Ignite - perform together for the first time in their new home at Mareel.

Formed in 2010 under the guidance of Jenny Teale and Mark Wyle, the dance troupe will perform a variety of routines including their award-winning routine and some exciting surprises. This performance is in aid of Team Malawi Volunteer Project 2014 where a group of seven Shetland volunteers will be travelling to Africa in June 2014 to work in schools and help orphans. £8

Peatbog Faeries

Shetland Arts presents

pEATBOg FAERiEs

Tally Ho Entertainment in association with Shetland Arts presents

pAUL BRADY

saturday 15 june Doors: 8pm, start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium Peatbog Faeries are a largely instrumental Celtic fusion band featuring Shetland’s own Ross Couper on fiddle.

Their music embodies many styles and influences, including folk, electronica, rock and jazz, but their main influence is traditional celtic music. The band’s www.peatbogfaeries.com www.adastra-music.co.uk unique sound is created through a mix of programmed effects and traditional celtic arrangements, played on bagpipes, fiddles, and whistles. The band has twice won “Live Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards and was nominated for “Live Band of the Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. All ages welcome but under 14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. £18

Friday 12 & saturday 13 july Doors: 7.30pm, start: 8pm Mareel Auditorium Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Brady is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues, traditional Irish and classic pop styles into his songwriting. His live performances - both solo or with full band - incorporate songs from his extensive back catalogue of 40 years.

Often classified as a musicians’ musician, Paul Brady’s songs have been covered by a huge array of major artists including Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Cher, Maura O’Connell, Brooks & Dunn, Joe Cocker and Carlos Santana. £18

Shetland Arts presents

Heavy Metal Buffet presents

RAchEL sERMANNi

Wednesday 26 june Doors: 7pm, start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Still only 21 years old, local Carrbridge singersongwriter Rachel Sermanni has taken the folk music scene by storm over the past 18 months. She’s wowed audiences across the UK, Europe, India and the USA over the past year playing in excess of 150 shows. A straight-up storyteller with a voice that Mojo magazine described as ‘clean as cut glass’, Rachel packs an almighty punch with her earthy melodies and incredible acoustic guitar skills. £14

ThE BUFFET 2013

The shetland Rock Festival saturday 24 August Mareel Auditiorium The first annual all-ages festival celebrating rock and metal of all kinds in Shetland. The Heavy Metal Buffet team describe this event: “There’s been a gap in the market for this type of event ever since the demise of Vunk Fest, and we want to take the spirit of that event and turn it into something even bigger!” The organisers ask any bands interested in playing at the festival to send a short description and a song or two to heavymetalbuffet@gmail.com. For regular updates on the lineup, follow www.facebook.com/ HeavyMetalBuffet. The first night of the festival will take place in the Lerwick Legion on Friday 23 August.

Shetland Arts presents

ALY BAiN & phiL cUNNiNghAM

Shetland Arts presents

shETLAND FiDDLE FRENZY 2013

sunday 4 to sunday 11 August Mareel & other venues Fiddle Frenzy is Shetland Arts’ week long fiddle school and celebration of traditional Shetland musical culture.

This year’s festival is curated by sisters Jenna & Bethany Reid who grew up immersed in the Shetland fiddle tradition and are now both well recognised in the wider traditional music scene. Fiddle Frenzy is an opportunity to learn the secrets of Shetland fiddle playing from a range of experienced tutors, explore the thriving musical traditions of our unique and beautiful islands, or simply be part of our festival week which is packed with a range of Frenzy Fringe options and evening concerts.

The Full Frenzy package: £400 / £300 Week of classes package: £325 / £180

Shetland Arts presents

FiDDLERs’ BiD

sunday 4 August Doors: 8pm, start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium Fiddlers’ Bid are known internationally as leading exponents of Shetland’s rich fiddle tradition and are global ambassadors for the Isles. Since forming in 1991, they have established an identity as a unique band with a harmonious sound developed though many years of playing together. Their four-fiddle frontline showcases some of Shetland’s finest fiddlers - Chris Stout, Kevin Henderson, Andrew Gifford and Maurice Henderson, joined by a fantastic backing band featuring harpist Catriona McKay, guitarist Fionan De Barra, and bassist Jonathan Ritch, creating a display of stunning virtuosity at every concert. £18 / £15

Monday 5 August Doors: 8pm, start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium No strangers to Shetland, Phil Cunningham and Shetland native Aly Bain have been playing, touring, and recording together since 1988 and to date have recorded four albums and played to thousands around the world. Shetland Arts is delighted to welcome them to perform in Shetland again, helping celebrate the 10th anniversary of Fiddle Frenzy in 2013. They are also performing an additional pre-Fiddle Frenzy concert in Cullivoe Hall, Yell, on Saturday 3 August. £18 / £15 Shetland Arts presents

LAU

Wednesday 7 August Doors: 8pm, start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium Winners of “Best Group” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2013, Lau are modern folk music’s most innovative band - brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, and free-thinking visionaries. Featuring the beautiful vocals and skilful guitar playing of awardwinning Orcadian songwriter Kris Drever, pioneering post-everything accordion and electronics from Martin Green and the timeless, masterful and melodic creativity of Scottish fiddler Aidan O’Rourke. They have long since established themselves as one of the most sought-after and creative live acts performing today. £18 / £15 Shetland Arts presents

FiDDLE FRENZY FiNALE: 10Th BiRThDAY BAsh

saturday 10 August Doors: 8pm, start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium Everyone is invited along to Mareel for the Fiddle Frenzy Finale: 10th Birthday Bash. This is an event jam-packed with local fiddle talent, performances from the Fiddle Frenzy students, and a party atmosphere, celebrating 10 years of Fiddle Frenzy! £15 / £12

MAY AT A gLANcE 2 – 5 MAY 2013

shETLAND FOLK FEsTiVAL

sATURDAY 25 MAY

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WiND Up pROjEcTiLEs’ E.p. LAUNch

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MONDAY 13 MAY

RODDY WOOMBLE p4 & BAND

sUNDAY 26 MAY

VAMM

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FRiDAY 17 MAY

sATURDAY 1 jUNE

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cAFÉ BAR EVENTs

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shETLAND chORAL sOciETY spRiNg cONcERT

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@ MAREEL & ISLESBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

www.shetlandboxoffice.org T: 01595 745555

4 - 11 AUGUST 2013