Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Lavën releases Elegant Calamity, the follow-up to his internationally admired debut, Questions in Red, on Thick Records on Friday 16th January 2026. An effervescent presence on New Zealand’s currently vital jazz scene, Lavën (pronounced Lah-venn) is a double graduate from the New Zealand School of Music and brings his degrees inContinue reading “Saxophonist Oscar Lavën Unleashes Elegant Calamity”
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King’s Theatre Redevelopment Funding Secured by The Scottish Government
The King’s Theatre has been awarded two payments amounting to £2.5million from the Scottish Government, closing the funding gap for the main construction works needed to redevelop this much-loved Tollcross landmark. With the capital funding now in place, fundraising will continue to ensure the interior of the historic Edwardian venue that is the King’s Theatre is fully equipped and ready to welcome audiences when it reopens inContinue reading “King’s Theatre Redevelopment Funding Secured by The Scottish Government “
Manipulate Arts Announces Programme for the 2026 Manipulate Festival
Manipulate Arts – Scotland’s home for cutting-edge animation, puppetry and visual theatre – has announced the programme for the 19th edition of Manipulate Festival in its traditional timeslot of February. But that’s about all that is traditional! Its most ambitious programme to date will feature 4 World Premieres and 6 Scottish premieres on stage, artistsContinue reading “Manipulate Arts Announces Programme for the 2026 Manipulate Festival”
First Shows Announced for Soon to be Opened Redeveloped King’s Theatre
The King’s Theatre landmark redevelopment project is now over 85% complete, marking major progress toward securing its future as a fully accessible, world-class venue at the heart of Edinburgh’s cultural life. Since construction began in February 2023, the building has been transformed by dramatic structural improvements, including a raised fly tower to accommodate larger, more ambitious productions, and the replacement of theContinue reading “First Shows Announced for Soon to be Opened Redeveloped King’s Theatre”
Soundhouse Winter Festival Kicks Off This Week
Dates: Thursday 27 November to Monday 1 December 2025 The Festival Programme is packed with big names and up and coming bands from across Scotland including 2024’s Scottish Jazz Vocalist of the Year Niki King; experimental folk band Constant Follower who were longlisted for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award; genre blendingContinue reading “Soundhouse Winter Festival Kicks Off This Week”
Leading NZ Jazz Musicians Launch New Quintet Album
March of the Octopus – Ben Wilcock & John Rae (Thick Records TH020) Wellington-based Scottish drummer John Rae and New Zealand-born pianist Ben Wilcock follow their internationally acclaimed Splendid Isolation album with March of the Octopus, a suite of original compositions ranging from reflective solo piano pieces to quintet explorations, on Friday 28th November. RecordedContinue reading “Leading NZ Jazz Musicians Launch New Quintet Album”
A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing
A Greentrax release from 35 years ago! On October 6th 1990, Greentrax released a cassette and 7’’ vinyl of 2 of Robin Laing’s songs, ‘The Forth Bridge Song’ and ‘The Union Canal’. One rather odd feature of the cassette is that the same 2 songs are on both sides. Apparently, this is ‘for the listener’sContinue reading “A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing”
Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM
Returning for its 10th iteration between 27th – 30th October, Edinburgh Science announces its annual Careers Hive, a 4-day long schools’ event at the National Museum of Scotland. P7 and S1-3 pupils from schools across Scotland will be in attendance, uncovering the possibilities of a career in STEM (science, technical, engineering, maths) through hands-on activities and discussionsContinue reading “Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM “
33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025
French Film Festival UK (FFF UK), the unique annual francophone cinema event, makes a welcome return this winter to more than 40 different locations across the UK featuring a host of new films from acclaimed and debut directors alongside beloved and rarely seen classics. The varied programme includes 32 UK premieres out of a total of 62 films, including aContinue reading “33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025”
Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music
Pianist Paul Harrison launches Encontros, a personal celebration of the music of Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti’s music, at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh on Friday 5th September. One of the leading players on the currently vibrant Scottish jazz scene, Harrison was first attracted to Gismonti’s work after hearing Choro, Gismonti’s homage to the popular, intricate musicalContinue reading “Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music”
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