Musicians

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti

Benedetti says doubters questioned relationship with 'kindred spirit'

Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. PIC: Luciano Viti/Getty

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

Concerts of the Future will be at Summerhall.

How you can perform with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - virtually

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Carnival last year.

Exclusive Jazz fest: Bookers 'fall off their chairs' at capital hotel costs

Trustees for the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow said it had gone into liquidation on Friday. Pic: John Devlin

Plan for Scotland rock and roll hall of fame to transform CCA building

KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall to headline Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Social media ban for under-16s – what is the real cost? Jane Walker-Smith

Antony Hermis is to take on the role of chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from September 2027.

The conductor taking over Scottish group of 'deeply human' musicians

Arooj Aftab plays Edinburgh’s Usher Hall with the London Contemporary Orchestra.

Arooj Aftab turns superhero with a big, badass sound

Jamie Muscato as Dexter and Sharon Rose as Emma in One Day: The Musical

Arts diary: The One Day fan who saw the show 14 times

Ad Feature Book tickets now to hear young Scottish musicians

Oneodio's new wireless DJ headphones are impressive enough for serious users - and audio lovers - alike

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: low-latency wireless DJ headphones

Iona Fyfe is among 300 artists who have signed the open letter

300 culture sector figures demand basic income for Scotland's artists

Ad Feature Concert organisers thank the Italian Institute of Culture of Edinburgh

Miles Davis, pictured here in 1987.

Miles Davis: Glasgow tribute to Prince of Darkness on 100th birthday

Jack Liebeck, visiting professor of violin, provides one-to-one tutition to pupils once a month at St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. While proud of its exceptionally high standards, it is also hoping to open its doors to more young musicians.

Sounds of 'most privileged' education at Scotland's only music school

The Snuts are set to release a new album this year, after taking a break from touring.

Exclusive How hitting pause on touring helped The Snuts come full circle

Alice Faye was named winner of the BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year award.

Scottish winner of BBC award for undiscovered talent named

Gorillaz played a spectacular show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.

Gorillaz at the Glasgow OVO Hydro: 21 pictures from the gig - setlist

Skerryvore has spoken about the difficulties of touring post-Brexit.

Exclusive Musicians to benefit from fund to help plug post-Brexit tour costs

Ad Feature SCO’s Craigmillar Residency culminates in Tapestry - book seats today

St Magnus Arts Festival takes place in Orkney.

50 years of island festival which started 'on sofa with a telephone'

Grace Stewart-Skinner with her clarsach.

'Isolated' Scottish dialect showcased in award-nominated folk album

Supermodel Eunice Olumide

The 12 women recognised for 'contribution to Scottish culture'

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.

Orchestra playing in 'extraordinary conditions' in Kyiv tours Scotland

Songwriter who co-wrote iconic hits remembers his life in music

Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley in California Schemin'.

Audition rap by Outlander star to feature in James McAvoy film

Kidnapped was made in 1917

First screen adaptation of Kidnapped highlight of silent film festival

David Byrne is to perform at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Exclusive David Byrne: Talking Heads legend announces huge new Edinburgh gig

Irvine Welsh, centre, in conversation with Ewan Morrison, left, at Paisley Book Festival last year. Picture: Iona Shepherd / OneRen

Irvine Welsh event to remember friend who was 'true spirit of punk'

Timpani player Caroline Garden, Courtesy of Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Tributes to 'beloved' founding member of Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean, from Edinburgh, performing a concert 3,196 feet up Ben Lomond, near Loch Lomond ahead of their show at this year's Celtic Connections festival.

Maclean brothers climb to top of snowy Munro to perform gig

Glasgow 1980s new wave band reforms for Celtic Connections gig

Singer-songwriter Roddy Hart will present two new weekly shows as part of BBC Radio Scotland's late-night schedule changes (Picture: Gaelle Beri for Celtic Connections)

Readers letters: BBC says commitment to Scottish music remains strong

Jacob Alon, a singer songwriter from Fife , was named BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award. The artist is now among 300 signatories of a letter that calls on BBC Radio Scotland to reconsider sweeping changes to its schedule of late-night music shows.

300 music and culture figures call on BBC Scotland to pause cuts

Photo Courtesy of Yuke Cao

Ad Feature Female producer redefines UK fringe theatre

Donald Shaw and Greg Lawson

New album commemorates 50th anniversary of the Great Mull Air Mystery

Craig Armstrong

Composer Craig Armstrong on Glasgow and his famous film soundtracks

Jacob Alon is the first Scot to win the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Award and has a hit debut album, In Limerence

Scottish singer Jacob Alon shortlisted for prestigious music award

What if Midge Ure had joined Queen, or Courtney Love hadn't been fired from Faith No More? Here are six near hits/near misses in music history that could have changed the fate of your favourite band.

The near misses who could have changed your favourite band's history

Slipknot have reportedly sold a majority stake of there music catalogue to a global investment firm.

Slipknot sell music catalogue for an estimated $120 million

Who are your last-minute favourites ahead of this evening's Mercury Prize ceremony, taking place in Newcastle - the first time the event has left London since starting in 1992?

Who are the favourites to win the Mercury Prize this evening?

Wigtown is Scotland's National Book Town

Wigtown Festival diary: How a small town can rally emergency music

Jack Liebeck at St Mary's Music School

Interest in music has seen St Mary's school numbers at pre-covid level

A work of art inspired by the Tweed, created by artist in resident Emily Cropton.

The Scottish river to be celebrated by new festival

Mercury Prize nominee among 20 on longlist for £20,000 Scottish prize

Jacob Alon has been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2025.

Mercury Prize nominee Jacob Alon on reclaiming power through music

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