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| THE ROLLING HILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL, MELROSE, EVENT INFO...
Every year, towards the end of July the Rolling Hills Folk Club brings you The Rolling Hills Folk Festival, a weekend of folk song, music and dance, topped off with a beer festival and a craft fair.Visitors can expect a lively weekend of concerts by local musicians as well as several appearances from established Scottish and international performers, appearing on venues such as The Corn Exchange a...
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| THE INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, BORDERS, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST NEWS ON IMF 2010...
Each August, the Innerleithen Music Festival brings some of the biggest names in the celtic music world to this little town in the Border hills, only 30 miles from Edinburgh. But up and coming bands from near and far also get a look in, as do some fine traditional singers.The festival started in 2003, picking up where the...
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| EASTGATE ARTS CENTRE, VENUE INFO...
2010 LISTINGS FROM THE EASTGATE CENTRE...
Back in 1991, representatives of local arts groups highlighted the need for a centre for the arts in Tweeddale. The "Under One Roof" group was set up to raise funds after a local authority review had identified that a gap existed for a mid-scale performing arts venue, which could also act as a regional facility and a community hub for ...
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| MELROSE PIPE BAND CHAMIONSHIPS, MELROSE, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST NEWS...
The Championships started 16 years ago with only a handful of bands and a fairly large mountain to climb to get things up and running. now cosidered as one of the flagship events in the Scottish Borders.We now attract over 40 performances through grades novice juvenile to grade 2, Drum Majors and a dancing contest which...
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|  | TERIBUSKERS, HAWICK, EVENT INFO...
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON THE 2010 TERIBUSKERS...
Beginning In 2007 the Hawick Jazz festival ran into a financial brick wall, in that it was becoming too expensive to organise, with limited income despite being a success in attracting people to the town. The disappointment that many felt at the demise of the Jazz festival resulted in a public meeting called by local solicitor and music fan ... |
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The Hawick Reivers Festival takes place annually around the end of March amid stunning Borders countryside. Activities include the medieval Reivers Procession, musical performances from local and established artists, children's workshops, torchlight processions and even a medieval market!Tickets are available from Bannerman Burke, High Stret, Hawick...
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The Kelso Folk Club, Kelso, The Land The Light The Locals, Scotts Selkirk Festival, The Wynd, Melrose.The Border Gaitherin, Coldstream....
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BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED... - Posted By:admin |
| BRYAN ADAMSAnnounces ‘Bare Bones Tour’ 2010Wednesday 24th March - Bryan Adams has today announced that he will be returning to the UK with his critically acclaimed solo-acoustic concert tour this October. This time, the intimate, highly successful shows will come to Bradford, Stoke, Birmingham, Ipswich, Salford, Gateshead and Glasgow.As Canada's best known ambassador, Bryan Adams has s... |
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ALTER BRIDGE RETURN TO THE UK |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED... - Posted By:admin |
| Alter Bridge Set To Return To The UK For Full October Tour Third Album To Be Released Later This Year London 12th April 2010 – Anthemic rockers Alter Bridge have today announced that they will be returning to the UK this October to tour the country once again in support of their forthcoming 3rd studio album (further details tba). After a hugely successful UK tour in s... |
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HERCULES MOMENTS |
| LAUNCH FREE ABERDEEN MUSIC SAMPLER!! - Posted By:admin |
| A trio of young music enthusiasts from the North-East of Scotland are offering fans the chance to download the best in local talent, free of charge. Eoin Smith and Russell Thom, both 19, founders of local music blog Hercules Moments, and Dave Lovie, 23, have embarked on a grand scheme to bring Aberdeen’s music to the masses. ‘Hercules Moments: Vol. 1’, the imaginative... |
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THIN LIZZY CONFIRM NEW LINEUP AND UK & EIRE TOUR JANUARY 2011 |
| SCOTTISH DATES ANNOUNCED - Posted By:admin |
| Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as “Jailbreak”, “The Boys Are Back In Town”, “Still In Love With You&r... |
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THE SCOTTISH MUSIC AWARDS |
September 4th 2011,
Barrowlands Ballroom,
Glasgow - Posted By:admin |
| Plans are now underway for the The Scottish Music Awards to be held on Sunday, September 4th 2011 at the Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom.The Scottish Music Awards is bringing some of Scotland’s finest musical talent together with media and industry professionals from across the UK. Our goal is to produce a culturally significant musical event of the highest possible quality.The S... |
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TERIBUSKERS WEEKEND INFO 2010 |
| Full information on the upcoming Teribuskers at Hawick... - Posted By:admin |
| Please click here to view the poster of the upcoming Teribusker's weekend...... |
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NEWCASTLETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, BORDERS |
| Various venues around Newcsatleton... - Posted By:admin |
| One of the longest running festivals in Scotland, The Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival has has been running annually at the beginning of July for over forty years! This picturesque little town, steeped in history, hosts a fantastic weekend of ceilidhs, open-mic sessions, performances by local and established artists, workshops and competitions in various venues around the town.For more info... |
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TERIBUSKERS WEEKEND, HAWICK |
| The history of Teribuskers... - Posted By:admin |
| BeginningsIn 2007 the Hawick Jazz festival ran into a financial brick wall, in that it was becoming too expensive to organise, with limited income despite being a success in attracting people to the town. The disappointment that many felt at the demise of the Jazz festival resulted in a public meeting called by local solicitor and music fan Rory Bannerman. This meeting identified various ide... |
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HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL |
| Various venues around Hawick... - Posted By:admin |
| The Hawick Reivers Festival takes place annually around the end of March amid stunning Borders countryside. Activities include the medieval Reivers Procession, musical performances from local and established artists, children's workshops, torchlight processions and even a medieval market!Tickets are available from Bannerman Burke, High Stret, Hawick or online at www.borderevents.com/boxoffice.For ... |
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THE DENHOLM FOLK FESTIVAL, DENHOLM |
| Various venues around Denholm... - Posted By:admin |
| The Denholm Folk Festival, organised by the Denholm Folk Club, has been running since 2004 in and around the beautiful Borders village of Denholm. The festival taked place annually around the start of November. Events run from Friday to Saturday night. Visitors can expect live sessions from local and established artists, open mic events and music workshops.For more information please visit w... |
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THE MELROSE PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS PROFILE, BORDERS |
Gibson Park,
Melrose
Tel 01896 820388 - Posted By:admin |
| The Championships started 16 years ago with only a handful of bands and a fairly large mountain to climb to get things up and running. now cosidered as one of the flagship events in the Scottish Borders.We now attract over 40 performances through grades novice juvenile to grade 2, Drum Majors and a dancing contest which atracts dancers (including world champions) from all over.It's a family day ou... |
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THE ROWCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL, BERWICKSHIRE |
Rowchester House,
Greenlaw,
Berwickshire - Posted By:admin |
| Taking place annually around the middle of July in the stunning grounds of Rowchester House in Berwickshire, the Rowchester Music Festival has something for everyone. Described as "The Family Friendly Music Festival" there are a wide range of events for all ages from art, dance and poetry to fancy dress and delicious food.Visitors can expect multi-genre entertainment from local and estab... |
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SELKIRK SESSIONS, SELKIRK |
| Various venues around Selkirk... - Posted By:admin |
| The Selkirk Sessions Traditional Music Festival has been running annually since 2005 usually around the start of October.This festival takes place in various pubs around Selkirk with events starting on Friday and ending Sunday evening. Visitors can expect a weekend of the best traditional performances of music, song and poetry with various competitions and workshops.For more information visit www.... |
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THE ROLLING HILLS FESTIVAL, MELROSE |
| Various venues around Melrose... - Posted By:admin |
| Every year, towards the end of July the Rolling Hills Folk Club brings you The Rolling Hills Folk Festival, a weekend of folk song, music and dance, topped off with a beer festival and a craft fair.Visitors can expect a lively weekend of concerts by local musicians as well as several appearances from established Scottish and international performers, appearing on venues such as The Corn Exchange a... |
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THE INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL PROFILE, BORDERS |
| Bringing the stars of Celtic Music to the Scottish Borders... - Posted By:admin |
Each August, the Innerleithen Music Festival brings some of the biggest names in the celtic music world to this little town in the Border hills, only 30 miles from Edinburgh. But up and coming bands from near and far also get a look in, as do some fine traditional singers.The festival started in 2003, picking up where the highly successful Both Sides of the Tweed festival left off. ... |
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THE DENHOLM FOLK CLUB, DENHOLM |
Auld Cross Keys Hotel,
Denholm,
Roxburghshire
Tel 01450 870305 - Posted By:admin |
| Free folk sessions are held at the Denholm Folk Club fortnightly on a Thursday from 8.30pm at the Auld Cross Keys Inn. All musicians and potential performers are welcome. There are also monthly performances by established international guest artists.For more information on the club and upcoming events click here to visit their website.... |
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THE ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB, MELROSE |
The King’s Arms
High St
Melrose
TD6 9PB
Tel 01896 800335
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| Melrose in the Scottish Borders boasts a new folk club. It meets on the first and third Fridays of the month, in the newly refurbished King’s Arms Hotel.If you find yourself in this part of the Borders you know you will be in for a special welcome. Melrose sits in the lee of the Eildon Hills and is bounded by the famous and world-renowned salmon river, the Tweed. Please come and join u... |
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EASTGATE ARTS CENTRE, VENUE INFO |
Eastgate,
Peebles.
EH45 8AD
Box office 01721 725 777 - Posted By:admin |
| History of the Eastgate. Back in 1991, representatives of local arts groups highlighted the need for a centre for the arts in Tweeddale. The "Under One Roof" group was set up to raise funds after a local authority review had identified that a gap existed for a mid-scale performing arts venue, which could also act as a regional facility and a community hub for arts participation, performa... |
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THE EASTGATE ARTS CENTRE, PEEBLES |
Latest events news from the Eastgate Arts Centre..
Eastgate
Peebles
EH45 8AD
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| 9-13 August Mon-Fri dramaThe Death of the Blind LibrarianMulti-media drama week involving film-making, technical theatre, script, rehearsal. Friday evening's perfromance is about diamond smuggling and murder in a world where nothing is as it seems! With Douglas Roberts of Centrestage. Age 12 to 16.£85 (5 days)15 August &nbs... |
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MISC BORDERS VENUES, FOLK CLUBS AND FESTIVALS |
| Various venues across the Borders... - Posted By:admin |
| The Kelso Folk Club, KelsoThe Land The Light The LocalsScotts Selkirk FestivalThe Wynd, Melrose.The Border Gaitherin, Coldstream.... |
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THE COBBLES INN, KELSO |
7 Bowmont St,
Kelso,
Roxburghshire
TD5 7JH
Tel 01573223548
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| The Cobbles Inn hosts a late open-mic session every Friday night from 10.30pm to 1.00am. Traditional folk and mixed genre performers, all levels are welcome. Food is also available from their award-winning restaurant - book ahead! Also at The Cobbles are informal Saturday sessions and occasional Scottish Trad Sundays.Phone the pub for more information on 01573223548.... |
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THE BLACK SWAN HOTEL, KELSO |
7 Horsemarket,
Kelso,
TD5 7HE
Tel 01573 224 563 - Posted By:admin |
| Informal, intimate Open-Mic sessions are held at the Black Swan Hotel in Kelso every Friday night from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. Traditional folk and mixed genre performers, all levels are welcome. Also held at The Black Swan are informal Saturday sessions. Food is available.Phone the pub for more information on 01573 224 563.... |
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THE MAYFIELD BAR. HAWICK |
Mayfield Drive,
Hawick,
Roxburghshire
Tel.01450 376626 - Posted By:admin |
| Live entertainment every Saturday night at Hawick's Mayfield Bar, primarily mixed genre singers/guitarists. The bar also has a fully licensed restaurant with an excellent and varied menu with choices from the best of local produce to old favourites. A special seafood menu is also available.For more information on upcoming events please visit www.mayfieldbar.com.... |
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THE SALMON INN/STRING JAM CLUB, GALASHIELS |
54 Bank Street
Galashiels
Selkirkshire
TD1 1EP - Posted By:admin |
| The String Jam Club, one of the longest running clubs in the Borders, takes place on the last Saturday monthly at the Salmon Inn in Galashiels presenting acoustic performances from local musicians and established acts from all over Britain. Musicians from all genres are welcome to join in at the String Jams open-mic nights. Doors open at 7.15pm with the first acts on at around 8.15pm. Admission is... |
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WHITE SWAN INN, KELSO |
11 Woodmarket
Kelso
Scottish Borders
TD5 7AT
Tel 01573 224348 - Posted By:admin |
| Live entertainment monthly, see website for details.... |
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