Shetland Folk Festival 2019 line-up revealed
The line-up for the Shetland Folk Festival 2019 has been announced, with an eclectic and international range of musicians on the bill. (more…) Read more...
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The line-up for the Shetland Folk Festival 2019 has been announced, with an eclectic and international range of musicians on the bill. (more…) Read more...
Shetland folk/rock band The Revellers are approaching their 10-year anniversary. (more…) Read more...
Monday morning saw the opening session of the Shetland Schools’ Music Festival in Mareel. (more…) Read more...
A special edition of Thomas Fraser's milestone album Long Gone Lonesome Blues is being released on vinyl to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. (more…) Read more...
Lewie Peterson, banjo player with Vair and the Revellers talks to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about the band;s upcoming gig at Celtic Connections.He also talks about his time at university, involvement in Up-Helly-A' and his journey into music including his long association with Shetland Fo... Read more...
Lau, celebrating the last gig of their 10-year anniversary tour, made it to Mareel on Saturday despite snow, ice and the last gusts of Storm Caroline. (more…) Read more...
Fresh from signing a five-year record deal with mainland label Animal Farm isles rockers Forgotten Sons were in Orkney at the weekend to launch their newest single.The four-piece – comprised of Robert “Birdy” Burgess, John Gair, Sandy Middleton and Craig Watt – released their first singl... Read more...
An isles songstress is hoping support from back home will help push her into pole position for a music prize. (more…) Read more...
Shetland born and bred Thomas Jones left the isles to study music and sound production after he finished his education at the Anderson High School.Since then he has travelled the world working in different productions and tours.After returning to Shetland a little over three years ago he has... Read more...
After years as the biggest event in the alternative music calendar last night signalled the beginning of the end for the Heavy Metal Buffet.This year's Buffet is to be a three evening extravaganza of music with last night's opener seeing the usual selection of local and travelling acts playi... Read more...