There was a time when photobooths were a common sight. The term analogue wasn’t used by the public as it was the only type of photography available at the time. Folk were used to taking photos with a camera that needed a spool of film, having to wait for the full spool to be usedContinue reading “Stills Centre for Photography Opens Scotland’s Only Analogue Photobooth”
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Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
There’s a multitude of talented musicians who “coulda been a contender” but instead faded into obscurity. Some due to their own personal demons, some perhaps due to a lack of dedication, and some, well…due to circumstances beyond their control. This documentary from Carla J Easton and Blair Young takes a delve into the careers ofContinue reading “Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands”
Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024
This year’s ESFF got off to the perfect start with this intelligent, noir-ish thriller. Director Simon Casal sets his film in the (very) near future, where a justice system is becoming overwhelmed by enormous caseloads and a shortage of judges. The government announces a referendum to approve the introduction of an artificial intelligence algorithm toContinue reading “Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024”
Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production
Starting this October, a company of teenage performers from Craigmillar and Niddrie will go on their first ever tour with the production That Feeling When, a dance theatre production with live music, looking at how the seasons can be a guide to what feels good in the cycle of teenage years. Based since 2012 in Greater Craigmillar, Edinburgh,Continue reading “Craigmillar-Based Young Company Has First Tour with Dance and Live Music Production”
Full Line-up Announced for New Music Festival in Edinburgh
Dates: Thursday 28 November to Monday 2 December 2024 The Soundhouse Winter Festival is a brand new music festival which will take place from Thursday 28 November to Monday 2 December in Edinburgh, thanks to support from The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. The festival showcases musicians either from, or based in Scotland, and runs overContinue reading “Full Line-up Announced for New Music Festival in Edinburgh”
Edinburgh’s Stills Gallery Presents Photography Exhibition Stills Salon This Autumn
Stills Gallery, a centre for photography based in the heart of Edinburgh, presents Stills Salon, an exhibition presenting the work made in the analogue and digital production facilities, showcasing work by local and international photographers, students, alumni of Stills School and by members of Stills staff and volunteers. Featuring the work of over 80 contributing artists, each piece in theContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Stills Gallery Presents Photography Exhibition Stills Salon This Autumn”
Summerhall Arts Make Urgent Appeal to Help Preserve Iconic Venue’s Future
Summerhall Arts, an independently registered charity launched in October 2023 to support and develop the artistic community of Edinburgh, are in the closing stages of signing a lease in order to take over the consistent arts provision within Summerhall during and beyond its current transition. Summerhall Arts underpins the six different artistic disciplines that makeContinue reading “Summerhall Arts Make Urgent Appeal to Help Preserve Iconic Venue’s Future”
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns to Five Scottish Venues for its 11th Edition
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival (ESFF), now in its 11th edition, offers a packed programme of events, featuring a total of 15 films that offer a snapshot of the best new Spanish-language cinema for 2024. The new features are Scottish premieres, with most having their only screening in the UK during the festival. The opening film, Artificial Justice by Simón Casal, isContinue reading “Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival Returns to Five Scottish Venues for its 11th Edition”
Fruitmarket Celebrates the Women Exhibited by the Gallery in its 50 Year History
Cardiff-based artist Holly Davey is known for work that gives voice to the ‘silent’ part of archives, finding the creative potential in gaps and omissions. In 2022, Fruitmarket invited Davey to undertake a number of ‘controlled rummages’ in the archive with a view to making a new work as part of Fruitmarket’s 50th birthday celebrations. InContinue reading “Fruitmarket Celebrates the Women Exhibited by the Gallery in its 50 Year History”
Scotland’s National Centre for Dance Announces Jeanie Scott as New Chief Executive
Dance Base, Scotland’s National Centre for Dance, announces that its new Chief Executive will be Jeanie Scott who will join the organisation in early November, taking over from current Chief Executive Jim Hollington on 15th November. The Board has also confirmed that Artistic Director Tony Mills has been invited to renew his initial term asContinue reading “Scotland’s National Centre for Dance Announces Jeanie Scott as New Chief Executive”
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