Heading to this year’s Rewind festival? Here’s everything you need to know
Hundreds of north-east music fans, young and not-so-young are preparing to descend upon Scone this weekend as the 2017 Rewind 80's festival begins on Friday.
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Review: Bryan Adams delivers a monster set in Inverness
It was 32 years ago this week that Bryan Adams stepped onto the stage at JFK stadium in Philadelphia for the US part of Live Aid, ripping through a set of rock and roll that made many of the other acts that appeared that day seem tame by comparison.
Opera bosses hope to reach new audience with emoji storylines
The Royal Opera House is to use emoji to tell the story of well-known operas and ballets to mark World Emoji Day.
VIDEO: Highland rock band play eerie session on old organ found on abandoned island
A Caithness rock band staged an eerie recording session on an abandoned island after discovering an old organ inside a dilapidated school.
T in the Park ‘not looking likely to return’ in 2018, organisers say
The T in the Park music festival is "not looking likely" to return next year, its organiser has said.
TRNSMT – Scotland’s newest festival – ‘will add £10m to Glasgow’s economy’
Scotland's newest music festival, TRNSMT, has been hailed a success and is expected to have added at least £10 million to the local economy.
Revellers flock to TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow
Around 85,000 revellers are believed to have turned up to Scotland's newest music festival, TRNSMT.
35,000 music fans descend on Glasgow for new TRNSMT festival
Around 35,000 revellers are thought to have descended on Glasgow Green for Scotland's newest music festival, TRNSMT.
Pink Floyd fans: What are your favourite memories of seeing the band live?
A music writer is appealing for fans of psychedelic rockers Pink Floyd to share their memories of their early gigs in the north-east.
Somebody told me… The Killers are returning to the north-east
The Killers, are returning to the north-east later this year.
Stonehaven tunes up for music festival
Music lovers from as far afield as Australia, America and Denmark are flocking to Aberdeenshire this week for an annual Folk festival.
Armed police to patrol Glasgow’s TRNSMT music festival
Armed police will patrol near the new TRNSMT music festival this weekend as security is increased following recent attacks in London and Manchester.
Musician Paolo Nutini cleared of drink-driving in Paisley
Singer Paolo Nutini has been found not guilty of drink-driving in his home town.
Aberdeen pupils showcase their musical talents in Krakow
Pupils from St. Margaret's School for Girls in Aberdeen have successfully completed a string of overseas concerts, which took them to the Polish city of Krakow .
Jeremy Corbyn well received as he visits Glastonbury Festival
Festival-goers have spoken of their support for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who has received a rapturous welcome at Glastonbury Festival.
‘15,000’ join Glastonbury Festival bid for human peace sign record
Thousands of people have joined together to create the largest human peace sign at Glastonbury Festival.
Dozens treated by paramedics on Glastonbury’s hottest day
Dozens of people have been treated by paramedics on the hottest ever day of Glastonbury Festival.
North-east musician’s previously undiscovered work to be published in new book
Newly-discovered comp by a world-acclaimed Aberdeenshire musician and composer are set to be released in a new book as part of the Silver Cities Stories festival.
Emeli Sande hopes Grenfell Tower charity single will show ‘power of community’
Emeli Sande hopes a charity single for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire will help bring people together.
Festival headliners ‘failing to reflect UK music scene’s diversity’
Britain's top music festivals are consistently failing to book headline acts that reflect the diversity of the UK music scene, new research suggests.
Say, say, say! Sir Paul McCartney celebrating 75th birthday
Sir Paul McCartney celebrates his 75th birthday today.
Tuba player Anthony will perform at competition final
A young Lochaber musician will make a return visit to a top competition this weekend - but this time as a performer.
Dame Evelyn Glennie backing centre ‘that will focus on listening’
Deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie is planning to open a centre which focuses on sound and communication.
Jeremy Corbyn to appear on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage introducing rap duo
Jeremy Corbyn is to appear on the main Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury festival next week.
John Lennon’s son tells of ‘proudest day’ as Yoko Ono gets co-credit for Imagine
John Lennon's son has described the "proudest day" of his life as his mother, Yoko Ono, was officially named co-writer of the 1971 hit Imagine.
X-factor finalist Lucy Spraggan to celebrate birthday with north festival performance
An X Factor finalist loves the Highlands and Islands so much she is returning to the area for an award-winning festival.
Blue plaque for studio where David Bowie cut famous albums
The studio where David Bowie recorded some of his best-known albums is getting a blue plaque.
Chris Cornell redeemed hard rock music, says bandmate Morello
Chris Cornell was a voice for people who feel a little disconnected from the world, his former bandmate Tom Morello has said.
Geri Horner releasing charity single in memory of George Michael
Former Spice Girl Geri Horner is making a comeback with a solo single penned in memory of George Michael.
Emotional farewell among highs of 42nd Keith Festival
Venues in a Moray town were packed across the weekend as fans of traditional Scottish music got into the festival spirit.
Little Mix wow fans with tour de force at Summertime Ball
Little Mix have wowed the crowd at the Capital FM Summertime Ball, where they joined a line-up including Bruno Mars, Zara Larsson and Stormzy.
Working with David Bowie ‘a wonderful thing to do’, Rick Wakeman says
Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has recalled the first time he heard David Bowie's Life On Mars as he appeared on Desert Island Discs.
