Eight top Scottish acts – Be Charlotte, Emme Woods, Saint PHNX, Shogun, Spinning Coin, TeenCanteen, The LaFontaines and The Van T’s – will perform at two Showcasing Scotland concerts supported by Creative Scotland at The Great Escape 2017. Continue reading Showcasing Scotland at The Great Escape 2017
New singing sessions start at North Edinburgh Arts tomorrow
New lunchtime singing sessions for anyone looking for some fun and to lift their mood. Singing is a great way to get some of that feel good factor.
No experience of singing? No problem. Come along and join in, it’s just for fun!
Every Tuesday, 1-2pm in North Edinburgh Arts.
“It looks like time has finally run out for Edinburgh’s Grand Old Dame”
R.I.P. Edinburgh’s own The Famous Spiegeltent – evicted from her latest home, St Andrew Square, after 33 years at Edinburgh Festivals! Continue reading Spiegeltent no more?
2016 has proven a bumper year for the UK’s Creative Industries, with record-smashing results cementing our reputation as a hub for attracting, producing and retaining creative talent.
Continue reading Blockbuster year for Britain’s creative industries
Community project Comas has received £48,031 from the STV Children’s Appeal, boosting support for the anti-poverty initiative. Continue reading Music to their ears: STV Appeal cash for Comas’ Childhood Counts
Starts Thursday at North Edinburgh Arts
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Saturday 28 January 5 – 9pm
AfriFest – a vibrant celebration of Africa Arts and Culture, and the unique input black performers have made to the artistic and cultural landscape of Scotland. 2 day festival will include live music, dance, workshops, film and food, as well as the culture of people of African descent, supporting artistic expression and the pursuit of excellence and innovation. Performers include the award winning Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita.
In celebration of the Taiwanese community’s long history of hospitality and friendship with Scotland, the Edinburgh-Taiwanese community is bringing together a showcase of tasty Taiwanese street food and dynamic culture at the 2016 Edinburgh Taiwanese Food & Culture Fair – Eat Taiwan. The event takes place tomorrow at Southside Community Centre. Continue reading Eat Taiwan!
