What's On @ Mareel - October

Karine Polwart & Band Friday 18 October

October 2013 @ MAREEL & ISLESBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

T: 01595 745555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org

LIVE @ MAREEL At Mareel, we love listening to live music and the venue has been specifically designed with great acoustics in mind. We have an excellent selection of events lined up in the Auditorium and other spaces in Mareel, and this booklet high-lights everything currently confirmed for this month and beyond. *Please be aware that some details in this booklet may be subject to change.

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

CAFÉ BAR

Bonhoga Gallery Shetland Arts presents Variorum

by Barbara & Wilma Cluness Barbara & Wilma Cluness have created an eclectic mix of artwork in recycled & new materials.

Exhibition Saturday 21 Sept to Sunday 3 Nov Pick up full 2013 Exhibition Programme from Bonhoga Gallery & Mareel.

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.

The Garrison Theatre

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.

See shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com for more information

Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club presents Accordion & Fiddle Festival Final Concert Sunday 13 October

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

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CAFÉ BAR EVENTS

CAFÉ BAR Opening Hours Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - Sat 10am - 1am

FREE*

Sunday Afternoon Jazz

Sundays 13 & 27 October, 2-5pm Live jazz with Norman Willmore & Rodrigo Ferrari-Nunes.

Film Quiz

Tuesday 22 October, from 7.30pm

For film buffs and novices alike. A small prize will be awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores. Max team size: 6 people. Quiz takes place in the Main Auditorium via Café Bar entrance. *£5 per table to enter, must be pre-booked via Shetland Box Office.

Singers & Songwriters Night Sunday 20 October from 7pm

Monthly Singers & Songwriters Night with performances from great local acts, plus an open mic session. Performances take place in the Main Auditorium via Café Bar entrance.

Oxjam Music Quiz Wednesday 9 October, from 7pm

Oxjam presents a general knowledge music quiz, with fabulous prizes to be won! Max team size: 6 people.

Quiz takes place in the Main Auditorium via Café Bar entrance. *£3 per person to enter, must be prebooked via Shetland Box Office. Plus a raffle at the end of the night!

Oxjam N64 Goldeneye

Multiplayer Tournament

+ Bond-themed Mixology@Mareel

Saturday 19 October, from 7pm

Oxjam presents Shetland’s first ever N64 Goldeneye multiplayer tournament. Who will be crowned champion? Followed by Bond-themed set from DJ Lyall Halcrow, and classy cocktails available all night. *Minimum donation of £5 to enter, full details at facebook.com/OxjamShetlandTakeover.

Eating & Drinking Every penny you spend in Mareel helps Shetland Arts generate income to invest in our venues, events, exhibitions, and arts development in Shetland. So when you buy something to eat or drink from us you don’t just get refreshed - you feed the hunger for great arts venues and activity in Shetland.

Thank you!

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Seth Lakeman & Band

with support from Kollifirbolli

Thursday 10 October Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm

Folk-inspired, multi-award winning singer-songwriter Seth Lakeman tours with his hugely talented band, playing tracks from all his previous studio albums plus a few brand new songs, from foot-stomping, singalong songs to more tender, thoughtful ballads.

Tickets ÂŁ20

Shetland Jazz Club presents

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The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in a sensational tribute to the spirit of Duke Ellington & Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue featuring multi award winning pianist

Brian Kellock

Friday 11 October Doors: 7.15pm, Start: 7.45pm

Tickets £25/£23

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Klub Revolution & Oceana Promotions present

with support from

Saturday 12 October Doors: 7.30pm, Start: 8pm Tickets ÂŁ25 (Age 14+)

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Karine Polwart & Band

“One of our most lyrically striking,and significant, artists” - The Herald “One of the finest singersongwriters in Britain” - The Guardian

Friday 18 October Doors: 7.00pm, Start: 7.30pm

Scottish Album of the Year 2013 finalist Karine Polwart draws from folk music’s long tradition while keeping pace with the ceaselessly changing times. Her talent for crafting unique, enduring melodies, her gift for saying just enough without overstating her case, the range and dynamism of her arrangements, all come together in songs of powerful contemporary relevance.

Tickets £18

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Aly Bain, Ale Möller & Bruce Molsky

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Sunday 3 November Doors: 7.00pm, Start: 7.30pm

Aly Bain is Scotland’s supreme traditional style fiddler. His playing is unique, driving, impassioned and pure, with a vibrant, unmistakable tone that has earned him a following of ardent fans throughout the world. His most recent collaboration with Swedish multi-instrumentalist, Ale Möller, created the album Fully Rigged a celebration of shared Nordic heritage. Completing the line-up is Bruce Molsky, returning to Shetland after his hugely successful concert at Mareel’s Official Opening Weekend last year, has also explored traditional music from an astonishingly broad range of cultures over the past two decades.

Tickets £18

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Shetland Arts presents

Chris Stout & Finlay Macdonald

with Ross Martin Thursday 7 November Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Off the back of recording their new album The Cauld Wind at the studio in Mareel, Chris Stout and Finlay MacDonald, joined by master guitarist Ross Martin, will be returning to the venue for a thrilling live performance on Thursday 7 November, presented by Shetland Arts.

Finlay said: “We had been experimenting with different venues for almost two years because we wanted to use a space with a beautiful acoustic which would capture the overall sound that we produce - the Main Auditorium in Mareel was just the perfect place!” Chris added: “Although a lot of the material is from the pipe repertoire, we have composed a fair chunk ourselves and looked to other contemporary composers for inspiration.” £14 / £10

Various artists present

Back From Beyond

Concert & Website Launch Saturday 23 November Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Bongshang, Haltadans, Laureen Johnson & Paulo Ritch, The Revellers, Shoormal Band & the Jennifer McCormick Trio, Teevliks, the Yell Shanty Singers, & Neil Thomson of Fair Isle: Mareel music-makers. Over the summer, these musicians and poets have been exploring some of Shetland’s more remote landscapes.

The results and stories from their inspirational visits will be heard for the first time at this concert. On this special evening, eight new songs, pieces and suites of poems will be performed by their creators.

The event also marks the launch of a new website, backfrombeyond.org, the centre-piece of this project, will also be launched, from where each of these new works can be downloaded for free. £14 / £12

DF Concerts & Events in association with Shetland Arts present

Ricky Ross

Tuesday 19 November Doors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm Mareel Auditorium Deacon Blue front man Ricky Ross travels to Shetland as he tours his new album ‘Trouble Came Looking,’ to perform songs from his solo career and Deacon Blue, and to tell the stories behind the songs. Ricky says of the tour: “I’m looking forward to playing places we couldn’t get to with Deacon Blue, and sharing the untold stories behind my songs.” Ricky began writing ‘Trouble Came Looking’ as the recession hit.

It’s a modern folk album about the helplessness felt as governments signed off billions to protect banks, leaving the people to fend for themselves. £20

UHI & Shetland College in association with Shetland Arts present

BA Applied Music Students’ Concert

Saturday 30 November Mareel Auditorium Students studying BA Applied Music at University of the Highlands & Islands locations all across Scotland, including Shetland, come together for a spectacular live concert at Mareel.

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Klub Revolution presents

AB/CD

with support from Quicksilver Friday 13 December Doors: 7.30pm, Start: 8pm Mareel Auditorium AB/CD return to Shetland for the final time to bring the curtain down on the their illustrious 23 year career as part of their Farewell Tour. AB/CD are the world’s number 1 tribute to legendary aussie rockers AC/ DC, and are the only tribute to be officially endorsed by the band themselves.This will be AB/CD’s 6th trip to Shetland following previously sold out shows at the Clickimin Centre, Mid Yell Hall, Symbister Hall and North Star. £20 18+ event

Shetland Arts presents

The Springsteen Sessions with support from No Sweat

Saturday 7 December Doors: 8pm, Start: 8.30pm Mareel Auditorium At their headline festival appearances this summer on the Grass Roots Stage at Belladrum and at Fringe by the Sea, The Springsteen Sessions are undertaking an extensive 20-date tour of Scotland and the north of England - from Lerwick to Berwick! For three years now, this exciting and talented group of Scottish musicians have thrilled audiences across the country with their dynamic versions of the best of The Boss and The E Street Band - from the early albums like Greetings from Asbury Park right through to Wrecking Ball. All the classics and anthems are delivered with attention to detail, ensuring that the authentic sound of Bruce and The E Street Band is delivered. You will be captivated by the drive and energy of The Springsteen Sessions and will go away exhausted and enthralled by the gripping and energetic two hour show. £18 More: www.springsteensessions.co.uk

Unison Shetland Local Services & Oceana Promotions present

The Amphetameanies

with support from Bleachie, The Revellers, & others Friday 20 December Doors: 6.30pm, Start: 7pm Mareel Auditorium The Amphetameanies make a welcome return to Shetland following their appearance at Shetland Rocks in 2004. A ten piece band that opened the very first T in the Park playing the main stage, they put on a fantastic show for all. Supported by Bleachie, a Blondie tribute band who are the nearest to the real thing you can get, and with local support from The Revellers and other special guests. Unison members can get a discounted ticket by buying their tickets in person at Mareel - please present your Unison Membership Card for the discount. £18 16+ event

October at a glance Thursday 10 October

Seth Lakeman & Band

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Friday 11 October

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Saturday 12 October

Big Country

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Friday 18 October

Karine Polwart & Band

Saturday 26 October

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OxJam Music Festival

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CAFÉ BAR EVENTS

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Shetland Arts’ Gift Tokens

A perfect gift for family and friends!

Can be used to purchase tickets for any Shetland Arts’ event and/or to purchase merchandise and/or refreshments from any Shetland Arts’ venue, including The Garrison Theatre, Bonhoga Gallery Shop, Cafe & Gallery, and Mareel Cafe Bar & Box Office.

Get yours now from Mareel & Bonhoga Gallery. @ MAREEL & ISLESBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE

www.shetlandboxoffice.org T: 01595 745555