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Local photographers shine in new exhibition

The work of 12 Islesburgh Photographic Club members is going on show – while vintage cameras are part of the display too

8 February 2025

Marjolein releases full comedy show on YouTube as rise continues

The comedian will also take her latest Fringe show O to Mareel in June

6 February 2025

Three-day traditional youth music gathering announced

6 February 2025

A collage of various artistic images, including abstract paintings, musicians with instruments, nature scenes, and human figures.

Deadlines approaching for arts funding opportunities

29 January 2025

New ‘women powered’ music festival announced

16 January 2025

Illustrated can labeled "Absolute Beans" with images of beans in the background.

Foodbank fundraising and ‘raffle like no other’ at Scalloway gig

27 December 2024

Person in a festive sweater and Santa hat holding a guitar, sitting at a desk with audio production software open on a computer screen.

Watch: Musician releases Slade Christmas cover – with the help of more than 40 guest singers

24 December 2024

Left: Hanging wire and stone art installation. Right: Two antique saws with ornate handles displayed on a wooden base.

Two local artists feature in prestigious national exhibition

23 November 2024

An elderly person with white hair sits in an office chair, wearing a gray knitted vest over a cream turtleneck. A potted plant and sign are on the windowsill in the background.

New novel to raise funds for Clan Cancer Support

The fiction book Kirsti’s Hus will be launched this weekend in Yell

14 November 2024

Four images with words spelled out: "EVEN" on a flag, "HERE" on a painted rock, "EVEN" with stones on a path, and "NOW" on a fence. Each scene depicts coastal landscapes and rocky or grassy terrain.

Campaign aims to build on work of island art manifesto

8 November 2024

Black and white photo of an elderly man wearing round glasses, a patterned cap, and a scarf. He has a white beard and mustache and is looking at the camera.

Tributes to ‘one of a kind’ Jeff Merrifield

2 November 2024

Four musicians perform with accordions, a piano, and drums on a stage with red and gold decor.

Accordion and fiddle festival opens to packed audience

‘There’s nowhere else that we know of that gathers all ages, and all types of accordion and fiddle music’, says festival vice-chair Una Simpson

11 October 2024

Man in cycling gear stands beside a loaded bicycle near greenery.

Printmaker to get on his bike and head north for letterpress events

10 October 2024

Mareel DJ night to support ‘seven in seven’ charity fundraising

3 October 2024

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black dress and red shawl, stands on a rocky coastline with her hand on a cement structure, with the sea and a clear sky in the background.

Astrid pays tribute to Shetland roots on new album

28 September 2024

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Arts organisation should have funding clarity in coming months

28 September 2024

Two women are sitting at a table in a café, engaged in a conversation. One woman has dark hair and is wearing a polka-dot blouse, while the other has blonde hair and is wearing a green sweater.

‘It’s quite personal this time’: Shetland actor speaks about next series

Alison O’Donnell was speaking in a new BBC video which looks back at her role in the crime drama

19 September 2024

A person with short hair sits in a convertible car, looking into the distance. They are wearing a white tank top and shorts. The background features a sunny landscape with hills and vegetation.

Tunstall to head north for Mareel gig

9 September 2024

Person standing in a cluttered room, surrounded by stacks of CDs and boxes. The individual is wearing a blue jacket. Shelving units are seen in the background with more CDs and miscellaneous items.

US musician to kick off tour with intimate Lerwick gig

25 August 2024

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Local arts concern over closure of Creative Scotland fund

22 August 2024

A group of people stand at a barricade, watching an event. Some are holding drinks, and others are taking photos. The area is dimly lit with purple lighting.

‘What a weekend’: reflections on Rising North

The festival is set to expand to two nights at the Clickimin in 2025

21 August 2024

The Shetland Community Orchestra has been rehearsing an eclectic range of material for its spring concert. Photo: Malcolm Younger

New conductor sought for community orchestra

12 August 2024

Black and white photo of four men outdoors, casually standing and sitting on stacks of wooden pallets and construction debris, with an old metal bed frame in the background.

From lockdown to album launch as rock band unveil debut record

The Fiction have released their 13-track album Divination – a record which should enjoy a wide appeal

9 August 2024

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

Funding delight for fiddle week as 2025 dates confirmed

3 August 2024

A collage of four people playing musical instruments, each in a different frame. The text indicates their names, instruments, and roles: vocals, guitars, bass guitar, and percussion.

New single release from Donald Anderson Band

29 July 2024

Photos from the 70s go on display

10 July 2024

A person with curly hair and tattooed arms wearing a white sleeveless shirt, looking directly at the camera.

American singer looking forward to first visit to ‘magical’ Shetland

4 July 2024

A group of eight people, five seated on stairs and three standing on a landing above, holding a flag with a dog mascot. They are indoors in a building with wooden walls and large windows.

Youth event planned for Rising North festival

27 June 2024

An art display featuring various colorful prints, books, and postcards arranged on shelves and stands, seen through a reflective glass.

Eye-catching artwork from Eric Gray students goes on display

25 June 2024

Unst provides ‘life changing’ inspiration for Spanish musician

19 June 2024

A live band performs on a dimly lit stage with colorful lighting. An audience watches from the shadowy seating area in the foreground. A large screen is positioned behind the band.

Student showcase a ‘collaborative effort between the arts’

9 June 2024

Ben Ottewell is bringing his soulful voice to Shetland next year.

Gomez man to revisit Mercury prize winning album at Lerwick gig

3 June 2024

Person wearing headphones, looking down, with a backdrop of blurred lights.

Young DJ to showcase music at Trondra gig

28 May 2024

A man with a beard is sitting behind a collection of guitar amplifiers, a vintage electric guitar, and several framed gold records.

Guitar collection of late Ian Bairnson to go up for auction

20 May 2024

A man in a black blazer and striped shirt standing thoughtfully beside a wooden shed, surrounded by overgrown grass.

Scottish singer-songwriter to head north for Lerwick gig

13 May 2024

Three musicians performing at the shetland folk festival, featuring a guitarist, a drummer, and an accordion player on stage.

A great night in Aith – power cut and all

5 May 2024

Three musicians perform on stage in front of an audience, featuring a violinist, a guitarist, and another guitarist using an electronic device.

Big fun at the Peerie Spang as bairns get chance to boogie

5 May 2024

Band performs on stage under purple lighting; lead singer with microphone, others play guitars and bass.

‘Here’s to pushing against boundaries’ – folk festival Friday rocks the Clickimin

4 May 2024

A jazz band performs live on stage, featuring musicians playing a trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and a sousaphone under colorful stage lighting.

‘Eclectic and high quality’ line-up put on impressive folk festival show at Mareel

3 May 2024

A female guitarist and a male double bassist performing together on stage, both smiling and focused on their instruments.

Folk festival launches in style

2 May 2024

Audience seated in a dimly lit theater with stairs on the left, watching a presentation or a movie.

Local short film showcase to continue

1 May 2024

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Wonderful memories

25 April 2024

Textiles students to put woven work on show

20 April 2024

A young woman wearing a tie-dye tank top and khaki pants stands against a green backdrop, looking surprised as she checks her watch.

Marjolein joins big names at ‘dream’ comedy agency

16 April 2024

Tickets for new festival to go on sale

5 April 2024

Black and white photo of an elderly man wearing round glasses, a patterned cap, and a scarf. He has a white beard and mustache and is looking at the camera.

Merrifield and friends to team up for ambitious ‘sound noir’ album release

3 April 2024

Three individuals on a film set, one holding a clapperboard with the title "shetland," poised for a scene.

Guest cast announced for new Shetland series

29 March 2024

Tickets to go on sale soon for new music festival

19 March 2024

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