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Sisters Bethany and Jenna Reid performing at one of the previous Shetland nights in London organised by Helen.

New fiddle summer school scheduled for next year

18 December 2023

A bearded man smiling while playing an acoustic guitar.

Adam’s stylish debut album reflects on a decade well spent

Songwriter tells of ‘conscious effort to pull together Shetland and Barnsley’

16 December 2023

James Walsh leaning over with his hand on his shoulder.

Intimate Lerwick gig lined up for Starsailor singer

15 December 2023

A man with long hair playing a bass.

Musician Watt ‘ecstatic’ to bring Croft House project north for pre-Christmas homecoming gig

14 December 2023

Nine bands to play festive ‘Riffmas’ event celebrating local rock scene

13 December 2023

Two women standing in an alleyway, looking away from the camera with curious expressions.

Shetland crime drama pulls in more than seven million viewers an episode

8 December 2023

A man sitting at a table with a laptop in front of him.

Plenty of endorsements for local authors

7 December 2023

Construction site with a blue excavator, building material debris, and a partially completed green-clad building in the background, viewed through a chain-link fence on a cloudy day.

Old Anderson demolition photo exhibition in the works

6 December 2023

A woman holding a wine glass.

Folk festival programmer lands Scottish trad music award

Mhari McLeman said the award is an ‘accolade for the festival’

4 December 2023

A pair of cowboy boots on the beach with the words laverrick.

Laeverick excited to bring harmonious album back home to Burra

The vocal trio began singing together in the chapel during childhood

30 November 2023

A woman is sitting in the woods with an acoustic guitar.

Heidi & Boo set to offer sublime evening of song at Mareel

Irish singer and songwriting great team up for tour-closing show

29 November 2023

A man holding up a picture.

Folklore and fantasy on show in artist’s new exhibition

24 November 2023

New exhibition celebrates the life and artwork of Mike McDonnell

23 November 2023

A man standing in a field.

Norman has ‘all you need’ on new album

For All Your Needs sees Norman Willmore juggle jazz and traditional music in style

23 November 2023

New DJ showcase at Mareel

17 November 2023

A woman smiling in front of a green wall.

Drama group ‘overwhelmed’ by panto ticket sales

10 November 2023

A group of men in ties posing for a photo.

Shetland well represented in trad music award nominations

6 November 2023

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Arts agency launches customer survey

Shetland Arts has also said ‘changed is needed’ as the organisation looks to overcome challenges

31 October 2023

A violinist performing on stage with focus and intensity.

Spence thankful after reaching semi-finals of BBC traditional music competition

25 October 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

Shetland crime drama to return to screens in early November

18 October 2023

The Clickimin crowd in full party mode during Friday night's Spangin' Spree. Photo: Lieve Boussauw.

Music survey showing demand for live events

12 October 2023

Person in white attire and black shoes performing a dynamic dance move in a spacious room with blue walls and windows.

Dance-theatre show to reflect on changing climate

13 September 2023

Bonhoga to shut this winter for refurbishment

12 September 2023

The Mareel arts centre.

Local creative community seeks talks with Shetland Arts

11 September 2023

Four people stand in a dimly lit street at night. One person is holding a guitar. They all have neutral expressions and are facing the camera. The streetlights create a moody atmosphere.

Drever to return with band for special Mareel gig

6 September 2023

Three people are standing together indoors, all wearing event badges. The person on the left is wearing glasses and a black jacket, the person in the middle is in a dark patterned outfit, and the person on the right is in a red and black shawl.

Screenplay curators reflect on final festival: ‘It seems a bit unreal that we won’t be doing this again’

Co-curator Mark Kermode says he has ‘no doubt something will replace Screenplay’ and added their tenure is ‘ending on a high’

2 September 2023

‘No requirement for questions to be taken’ Shetland Arts says in response to democracy deficit accusations

1 September 2023

Dave Kok performed for the first two opening acts, Delorian and Yun, and then made a guested during Bitumen River's performance. Photo: Steven Johnson.

An ‘awesome mix of local music’ on offer this weekend at two-day event

18 August 2023

Black and white photo of a person with short hair sitting indoors, holding a vintage camera with a flash.

‘Relevant and resonant’ photography exhibit to open this weekend

18 August 2023

Arts agency introduces voluntary redundancy scheme in bid to reduce costs

The organisation has identified that it needs to make total savings of more than £300k

17 August 2023

A man with a beard sitting on a red chair.

Criminology author to visit Mareel as part of Scottish tour

16 August 2023

A person in a red jacket is creating abstract art on a white canvas with curved lines, using a speaker. Colorful paintings are in the background.

Gaada artist’s work to be exhibited in stately English home

14 August 2023

A magazine titled "Screen Play" rests on a wooden surface. The cover shows a person in a dark cloak using an old-fashioned camera. Event dates listed: 29 August - 3 September 2023.

Screenplay programme revealed: Last hurrah for Kathy, Mark and Linda

2 August 2023

A person with gray hair sits on a chair in a music studio with multiple keyboards and audio equipment in the background. They are wearing a black and white striped shirt.

War of the Worlds screening aims to raise cash for CLAN

2 August 2023

Entrance arch to Victoria Pier for The Tall Ships Races, with building decorated with pirate-themed murals. Overcast sky and ships visible in the background.

Sea-themed character artwork pops up at the pier

27 July 2023

A musical feast awaits at the Tall Ships

26 July 2023

A man with brown hair in a suit and red scarf smirking on left; a woman with red hair in a mustard sweater smiling on right.

Alex scoops national comedy writing prize

23 July 2023

A woman with blonde hair wearing a clear face shield and headphones around her neck looks attentively at something out of frame.

Local filmmakers keen to work with ‘difficult to find’ young carers

21 July 2023

Two men stand outdoors on a rocky coastal landscape. One wears a blue jacket and cap, the other an orange puffy jacket. Both smile at the camera under a cloudy sky.

Songs, spoken word and soundscapes at daily Tall Ships concert in Mareel

18 July 2023

A woman and a man are steering a sailboat together. The woman is holding the wheel while the man stands beside her, both smiling. The background shows a cloudy sky and the sea.

Tiersens to sail to Shetland for gigs during Tall Ships week

8 July 2023

‘A day I hope not to forget’: Shetland poet reflects on reading in front of King at royal event

6 July 2023

Three people work outside a curved-roof shed with boats on a hillside overlooking water and farmlands.

‘Epic boat story’ book to be launched ahead of Tall Ships arrival

4 July 2023

A colorful rabbit statue sits on a pedestal in a paved town square with buildings and cars in the background.

Hare sculpture springs up at the pier

29 June 2023

A man in a black hoodie sits against a mottled gray backdrop, looking towards the camera.

Rapper Stormzy references ‘the Shetlands’ in new song

28 June 2023

Black and white image of a person with short hair wearing a dark turtleneck sweater. The person is looking at the camera and has one hand behind their head.

Broadcaster and critic to speak about ‘radical’ new classical music book in Bigton

22 June 2023

Metal whale sculptures of various sizes mounted on thin rods are displayed on a wooden plank against a textured, dark blue wooden wall.

Second summer showcase coming to Bonhoga

21 June 2023

Black and white photo of a person with short hair sitting indoors, holding a vintage camera with a flash.

‘Landmark’ exhibition to showcase work by photographer Diane Arbus

19 June 2023

Abstract painting of a face with bright red hair, dark shadows around the eyes, and a red mouth, set against a light background.

Shetland-based artist to have work displayed in London exhibition

16 June 2023

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