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HI-Arts Cultural News archive from February 2005
Launch of new bi-lingual website

Fòram Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis (Inverness Gaelic Forum) are proud to announce the official launch of it's new bi-lingual website: www.inbhirnis.org .
28 February 2005


Jennifer Port Click for full size imageJennifer means business with her music

A young Sutherland musician has returned to her home village and set up business thanks to assistance from her local enterprise company.
24 February 2005


MY Theatre initiative for young people in Moray

MY Theatre is a new initiative for young people interested in all aspects of theatre. The course runs from 29 March to 1 April in Elgin.
24 February 2005


Ensemble 'tunes up' for Highlands and Islands adventure

The Scottish Ensemble will perform a series of concerts across the Highlands and Islands from 5-12 March 2005.
24 February 2005


Aberfeldy hosts writers and musicians in anti-poverty event

The Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy gathers in artists and an audience for a night of words and music in aid of a global problem on 5 March 2005.
24 February 2005


First Shetland-Orkney Music Intercounty

Kirkwall sees the debut of a Shetland - Orkney Music Inter-county coming up at the end of March.
24 February 2005


Young rockers hit Lerwick

Saturday 5th March sees a youth gig performed which is part of the Shetland Arts Trust's 'Solid Rock' programme for youth music.
24 February 2005


Young Traditional Session in Lerwick

Shetland Arts Trust and the Lounge, Lerwick continue to promote traditional music by young people with their next session on Tuesday 1st March.
24 February 2005


Brian O' hEadhra Click for full size imageAppointment of Blas Artistic Co-ordinator

Brian Ó hEadhra, an Inverness-based musician and cultural development worker, has been appointed as Artistic Co-ordinator of Blas, the initiative to establish a Highland Celtic Communities Music Festival.
23 February 2005


The Big Song of Sutherland

Over one hundred and fifty East Sutherland children this week began a unique project that will culminate in their massed performance of new oratorio in Dornoch Cathedral on 3 and 4 March.
23 February 2005


North Highland College reaches west with Drama courses

A new initiative from North Highland College will take drama courses to the west of the Sutherland this Spring.
23 February 2005


New summer chamber music initiative in Ullapool

A new opportunity for chamber music enthusiasts of all ages has just been announced by the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS).
23 February 2005


Hit the dance floor with the BBC's new talent show

Now it's your chance to hit the dance floor on the BBC's new show, Strictly Dance Fever, which will be presented by Graham Norton.
23 February 2005


Celtic music concert to help children of Chernobyl and Beslan

Highland and Irish musicians, including local school children, have joined together to give a concert on 4 March in Inverness to help raise funds for the children of Chernobyl and Beslan.
23 February 2005


Yehudi Menuhin's Live Music Now! tours to Wick and Thurso

Live Music Now, a charitable scheme founded by the late Lord Menuhin in 1977, will present eleven performances in various Wick and Thurso community venues between 28 February and 3 March.
22 February 2005


The Highland QUEST for a new Musical

Eden Court Theatre has created The Highland QUEST for a new Musical.
16 February 2005


L to R: Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Click for full size imageUnique tour of Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaeilge music

Two of the finest young exponents of Gaelic singing, Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, will be showcasing songs in a unique tour.
15 February 2005


Funding success for Ceòlas

Ceòlas is delighted to announce that they have been successful in attracting funds from the Scottish Arts Council Youth Music Initiative for the coming 18 months in the Uists.
14 February 2005


Durutti's live webcast from the Shetland Islands to the world

Next Wednesday, 16th February at 22:00 GMT for one hour The Durutti Column, featuring guitarist Vini Reilly, drummer Bruce Mitchell and multi-instrumentalist Kier Stewart will be webcasting live from their concert at the North Star, Lerwick, Shetlands.
11 February 2005


TULLIMENTAN 2005 - A Showcase for the Arts in Orkney

Popular enthusiasm for the first-ever arts showcase in Orkney (February 17 and 18) has been growing steadily over the past few weeks.
11 February 2005


The Grim Northern Social play The Dreich End Festival

Among the many highlights of the forthcoming Dreich End Music Festival is an appearance by The Grim Northern Social at the Twa Tams in Perth on Saturday 26 February.
11 February 2005


Paul Sneddon Click for full size image
Paul Sneddon
Laughing Matters

HI~Arts announces a unique comedy mentoring project with Paul Sneddon a.k.a. Vladimar MacTavish / Bob Doolally.
11 February 2005


Globe Thistles by Lorna Fraser Click for full size imageNew direction for An Tobar's exhibiting artist

Award winning Edinburgh based ceramic artist Lorna Fraser will be An Tobar’s first exhibiting artist of 2005. This exhibition of ceramics will feature a collection of new work especially created for An Tobar.
09 February 2005


Successful Youth Music Workshop and Concert

Over sixty budding young rock musicians from all over Shetland crammed into Aith hall on Saturday to take part in the latest rock music workshop run in an ongoing partnership between Shetland Arts Trust and SIC Community Services.
09 February 2005


Rockschool to visit Shetland

The highly acclaimed London based rock music organisation 'Rockschool' are due to visit Shetland on 5 and 6 March 2005 to deliver a series of workshops and gigs.
09 February 2005


Watching Bluebottles poster Click for full size imageNew Theatre Show from Right Lines Productions

Watching Bluebottles, the new play on life, death and village halls by Euan Martin and Dave Smith will received its world premiere at Miltonduff Hall on Saturday 12th March 2005.
08 February 2005


Writer mentoring comes to the Highlands and Islands

HI~Arts is pleased to announce a major new career development opportunity for writers in the Highlands and Islands.
08 February 2005


John Durnin, Nikki Axford and Michael Palin Click for full size imageWinter Words Festival Takes a Round of Applause

Last weekend saw the inaugural Winter Words Festival, Highland Perthshire’s first ever literature festival, take place over 4 busy, programme packed days.
03 February 2005


A Bright Future for the Gaelic Arts

A stream of new initiatives aimed at enhancing the profile of the Gaelic Arts and artists is to be supported through an innovative partnership between Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Scottish Arts Council and the Gaelic Arts Strategic Development Forum (GASD).
03 February 2005


Tartan Heart festival Click for full size imageTartan Heart Beats Again

Put it in your diary! Following the success of last year’s sell-out event, the Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival will be staged again on August 12th and 13th 2005.
02 February 2005


Jillian Isbister Click for full size imageShetland success at Celtic Connections

Shetland vocalist Jillian Isbister (16) has triumphed at this years Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, winning a coveted 'Danny' award for her performance during the festival's 'Open Stage' event, the first occasion such an award has been won by a Shetland based artist.
02 February 2005


Juvenile Deliquents live in Café Drummonds, Aberdeen Click for full size imageShetland Rock in Granite City

Two local bands brought Shetland rock to the ‘Granite City’ last weekend when they performed a number of gigs in music venues throughout Aberdeen city centre as part of Shetland Arts Trust Youth Music programme 'Solid Rock'.
02 February 2005


Blazers present fundraising cash to Hospice

Blazin' Fiddles will be presenting Highland Hospice with a cheque for £1000 this Saturday (5 February 2005) prior to their sold out show at Eden Court.
02 February 2005


Venue sought for next Eden Court Panto

Eden Court Theatre are looking for suggestions where the next pantomime for 2005-06 can be held during the Theatre's new building work.
01 February 2005



 

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