Born and raised in Glasgow by two classical musicians, Chris studied piano and viola before taking up guitar, bass, and drums in his teens, eventually studying music composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His Mercury nominated debut 'Architect' was released in 2015 and after a spell of touring the UK and Europe he returned […]
Explore and discover the work of professional artists and makers from around the Scottish Borders at displays and demonstrations in the village of Ancrum. Meet the exhibitors, learn about their work and purchase directly from them.
A rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK. Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy, Gilded Balloon. BBC Breaking the News star Jay Lafferty will host the show alongside Stephen Buchanan (Jonathan Ross’ Comedy […]
8 Days 8 Days are a Peebles based alternative rock band comprised of Ailsa Jarvis on drums, Sam Jones on bass, and Fin Price on guitar and vocals. They were previously called Zenith, but changed their name prior to releasing their first single having all been born within 8 days of each other. Radio Silence […]
Scotland's Tribute to the Police, The Polis return to Galashiels and MacArts, Saturday 8th June with a blistering live set of Classic Police Singles, B-sides and live arrangements for the true Police fan. Roxanne, So Lonely, Message in a Bottle, Don't Stand So Close to Me, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Every Breath […]
Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You', the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, ‘what even is consciousness?’, […]
Join us this June – tickets now on sale! More than 100 events for all ages, plus festival bookshop, food and drink village… and entry to the festival site is FREE! www.bordersbookfestival.org
The idea of Black Umfolosi came about in 1982 when a group of school mates started improvising their own means of entertainment, while at a ZIMFEP Institute. With a gentleness of spirit, a joy of singing and exuberance in dance, Black Umfolosi has touched audiences of all ages locally and internationally since then, and hence […]
The McCommitments are a Scottish soul band celebrating the music from the classic hit movie ‘The Commitments’, playing all the hits from the classic soundtrack including ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Try a Little Tenderness’, ‘Take Me to the River’, ‘Chain of Fools’ and more... Doors: 7.30pm / 8pm start Tickets: £12.50 in advance / £15 on the […]
Tailgunner are here to put British Heavy Metal back on the map. Laser guided riffs n' hooks that kill. No apologies, no compromise! 2023 was a hectic year for the five piece, they delivered their debut EP Crashdive, followed by numerous live dates across the UK and Europe. They arrive at MacArts with plaudits from […]
Calling all young explorers! Get up close and hands-on with some awesome exotic animals. Meet the likes of Snakes, Tarantulas and Giant Snails to name just a few of the amazing creatures you get to meet as you learn all the fun, fascinating facts about them from our Zoolab animal expert! 45 minute sessions […]
Introducing the bishops of bounce, the sorcerers of skank, the undisputed masters of Scottish death reggae, the one and only Bombskare the closest thing you'll see to an actual northern powerhouse. This nine headed ska demon has been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the British Isles since before The Crusades. Reaching zero […]