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Ibiza comes to Edinburgh!

Symphonic Ibiza, Underbelly’s Central Hall

9pm – 11pm

Saturday 17th August, Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th August

Celebrate the European island of clubbing this summer with this unforgettable two-hours of heart pounding dance classics at Underbelly’s Central Hall.

Created by DJ and Producer Andy Joyce, whose credentials include residencies at Ibiza super-clubs Pacha, Amnesia, Eden and Café Mambo and Music Genius and Composer Steve Etherington, Symphonic Ibiza fuses a thrilling live orchestra, DJ and vocalists with high tempo beats bring this new experience to the Fringe.

Following its successful launch at the famous Ibiza club ‘Eden’ in 2018, and its UK debut at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay last year, Symphonic Ibiza is proud to be returning to Edinburgh for this year’s Festival featuring some of the most famous Ibiza club anthems from the last 30 years.

Symphonic Ibiza is a party like no other and a totally unique and massive night out.

Presented by Underbelly in association with Dan Colman Creative.

Culture Secretary honoured as Chieftain of ‘the Worlds’

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop will celebrate Scotland’s musical heritage when she serves as Chieftain at the World Pipe Band Championships this weekend.

The two-day event, held on Glasgow Green, will showcase the number of young people taking up the pipes and drums, with up to 30% of the 8,000 competitors under the age of 25. Continue reading Culture Secretary honoured as Chieftain of ‘the Worlds’

Fringe: Six Feet Three Shoes

Six Feet Three Shoes is a celebration of friendship across borders told through feisty, percussive flamenco, Scottish and contemporary dance, with three dancers, in colourful costumes that combine threads of Scottish tartan and Spanish frills, and two musicians on exhilarating live guitar and fiddle. Continue reading Fringe: Six Feet Three Shoes

Soundhouse Edinburgh presents 3 X 5

Edinburgh’s The Soundhouse Organisation presents 3X5 – three of the most exciting 5-piece cross-genre acoustic bands from Scotland – Moishe’s Bagel, John Goldie & The High Plains (above) and Kinnaris Quintet – with three individual concerts, and one almighty showcase of all three in one show.

All presented in one of the most unusual and original venues at this year’s Fringe! Continue reading Soundhouse Edinburgh presents 3 X 5

Kevin takes message of freedom from Leith to Basel

Leith based singer/songwriter Kevin Gore, a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe and  a well know figure in the Capital’s folk music scene, has displayed  his talents in far flung places all over the world – but his most recent overseas excursion to Switzerland came about through particularly unusual circumstances. Continue reading Kevin takes message of freedom from Leith to Basel

Thousands of Free Tickets Released for Edinburgh International Festival’s Tynecastle Concert

  • Free tickets are available from 10am today for the 15,000 capacity Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: LA Phil at Tynecastle, the spectacular opening of the Edinburgh festival season;
  • Celebrating its 100th anniversary the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel perform at Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Stadium on Friday 2 August at 7pm;
  • Family-friendly programme unveiled, featuring film music from Hollywood’s Golden Age – such as Vertigo and Casablanca – as well as a selection of much-loved John Williams soundtracks, including Harry Potter series, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Jaws and E.T.;
  • Edinburgh International Festival’s ambitious engagement programme includes a family-friendly community event organised by Tynecastle High School students and Gorgie’s very own Walk of Fame;
  • Edinburgh International Festival is delighted to continue the sponsorship partnership with Aberdeen Standard Investments and to have the ongoing support of EventScotland.

Today, the Edinburgh International Festival releases thousands of tickets for the completely free 15,000 capacity Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: LA Phil at Tynecastle. The tickets are available from 10am at www.eif.co.uk. Continue reading Thousands of Free Tickets Released for Edinburgh International Festival’s Tynecastle Concert