Rising North tickets in hot demand
Organisers of this year’s Rising North festival have been “blown away” by early demand, with tickets for two concerts in August currently sold out. The…
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New book to catalogue and celebrate Shaetlan language
A new, bilingual book dedicated to Shaetlan hopes to “put the language on the map”. Written by linguistics academic Viveka Velupillai and native Shaetlan speaker…
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Shetland Arts appeals for new trustees
Shetland Arts — the charity behind Mareel, the Garrison theatre and Bonhoga gallery — is searching for its newest volunteer trustees “to help shape our…
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Knitting guild announced as wool week patrons
The Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers has been named as the official patron for Shetland Wool Week 2025. An announcement was made…
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Marjolein Robertson makes shortlist for Glasgow award
Isles comedian Marjolein Robertson has been nominated for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award. Robertson made the seven-person shortlist which was announced on…
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IN PICTURES: Bressay Up-Helly-A’
After a quick invasion of Lerwick, Friday evening brought the fires of Up-Helly-A’ to Bressay, as captured by the photographs of arts and entertainment reporter…
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Folk Festival 2025 programme announced
Folk Festival organisers have announced this year’s programme — including more than a dozen visiting acts performing alongside 32 local artists.
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Artists given thousands in funding
Thousands of pounds has been awarded to 10 projects through the Creative Shetland Commissioning Fund. Funding was open to freelance or self-employed artists and creative…
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Music festival gets £5,000 grant
The Shetland Youth Music Festival has secured a major award from Shetland Charitable Trust. The £5,000 grant provides the funding needed to run this year’s…
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Plans are gathering pace for the return of the Rising North Festival, which was held for the first time last year. Organisers say a first…
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Billie Eilish’s Grammys Shetland hat is a copycat
A Shetland hat worn by Billie Eilish at the Grammy awards on Sunday was, in fact, a copycat made from imitation wool. Yorkshire-based manufacturers Abraham…
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Two Shetland books shortlisted for national photography award
Two local photographers have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating nature, wildlife and landscape photography. Wild Shetland through the Seasons, by Brydon Thomason and…
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John Smith brings evening of songs and storytelling to Mareel
You might not have heard of John Smith, but that’s okay. “I’ve never heard of you either,” the singer-songwriter told a near full house at…
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Bairns showcase favourite spots in Lerwick
Bairns throughout the isles are showcasing their favourite spots in town in an upcoming film project. The second episode of Shetland For Bairns will hit…
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