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Mogwai leading the race for UK Number 1 album

Mogwai are leading the race for the Number One spot in this week’s Official Albums Chart.

Reading and Leeds will go ahead in August, organisers announce

Organisers of Reading and Leeds have said that their 2021 festivals will be going ahead. 

SXSW announce second wave of artists for online event

A number of Scottish artists have been confirmed to appear at the event.

The Ivors’ Rising Star Award entries now open

Entries are now open to The Ivors' 2021 Rising Star Award with Apple Music, to honour young British and Irish songwriters and composers.

13 more UK venues saved from ‘critical’ risk of closure

The #SaveOurVenues campaign has today announced that 13 more UK venues have been saved from 'critical risk' of imminent closure, including 2 in Scotland.

Glastonbury 2021 cancelled “with great regret”

IN a week where the future of the UK music indsutry was up for debate in Parliament, another huge blow was dealt with the news Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled. The news was announced earlier today

Whole Lotta Roadies grant applications now open for touring crew

APPLICATIONS are now open for grants from the Whole Lotta Roadies fundraising campaign, available to support Scottish live touring crew during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a member of touring cre

Sign petition to bring back Scottish Singles Chart

A petition has opened up demanding the reinstatement of the Scottish Singles Chart. 

Summer music festivals in 2021 could go ahead but only with government support

A report published by UK Music titled 'LET THE MUSIC PLAY: SAVE OUR SUMMER' outlines a clear strategy to protect and support the live music industry

Primavera Sound hails successful clinical trial

The PRIMACOV trial has undergone its first phase in Barcelona and has been hailed a success. 

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New social enterprise The F-List launched to support gender equality in music

The F-List is an online resource that lists artists, bands, songwriters and composers who identify as female

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Olive Grove Records celebrate tenth anniversary with special compilation album

Scottish indie label Olive Grove Records are celebrating their tenth anniversary with the release of a very special compilation album.

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First live indoor gig since lockdown takes place in Scotland

THE first indoor live gig in Scotland took place in Inverness' Ironworks over the weekend. The city, which is currently under level 1 restrictions, had a seated crowd of 100 people in what has been described as the "new normal" by venue director, Caroline Campbell. 

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Scottish Alternative Music Awards reveal 2020 winners

THE Scottish Alternative Music Awards have revealed their 2020 winners. 

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Playground Festival announce 2021 headliners

Playground Festival returns to Rouken Glen park next summer.

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The Great Escape announce first fifty acts for 2021

Taking over Brighton from the 12th - 15th of May 2021, The Great Escape have announced the first 50 acts for next year's festival