Festival Fringe: leap into the unknown!

The official 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme was launched yesterday, inviting performers and audiences from across the globe to leap into the unknown and embark on their very own Fringe adventure. Continue reading Festival Fringe: leap into the unknown!

Craigroyston Primary School stages Arts Festival

Pupils at Craigroyston Primary School celebrated their creative skills by hosting an Arts Festival last night. Visitors enjoyed the huge variety of artwork created by pupils over the year and were entertained with music and storytelling performances. Continue reading Craigroyston Primary School stages Arts Festival

Protect music venues from noise complaint closures, says Holyrood committee

Scotland’s live music venues should be given greater protection from noise complaints which can ultimately threaten them with closure, according to a Holyrood Committee.

 

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Mmmm, nice: Jazz Festival programme launched

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is in a festive mood. The programme for the 40th anniversary edition – which takes place from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd July – features promising newcomers, returning music legends and a host of famous names making their Edinburgh debut – and the festival’s coming down to Muirhouse! Continue reading Mmmm, nice: Jazz Festival programme launched

Young people gather in Edinburgh for ‘magnificent musical experience’

Young musicians from Scotland, the North of England and Northern Ireland have descended on Scotland’s capital city for a Uniformed Youth Organisation’s Music Course culminating in a ceremony of Beating Retreat up in Perth. Continue reading Young people gather in Edinburgh for ‘magnificent musical experience’

Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event

The Ama-zing Harmonies group celebrated their one year anniversary at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Monday evening. Marking the occasion, founder and organiser Ama Shallangwa told supporters and guests: “I have lived in this community for over 13 years. I must say there is very much I have gained from this community. Continue reading Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event