FROM THE ARCHIVES: Loopallu kicks off for the final time today… But do you remember the first festival?
The 'best little fest in the west' will be held for the final time today.
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One Last Loop: Musicians react to final year of Ullapool festival
Almost fifteen years after the inception of the first Loopallu, the festival is ready for one final Loop.
Everything you need to know about the last ever Loopallu Festival
The best fest in the west, Loopallu, is celebrating its final year.
Expect cheers, tears and lots of fond farewells as the last-ever Loopallu Festival takes place this weekend
The last couple of years have been something of an emotional roller coaster ride for music promoter Robert Hicks.
Music-lovers hailed as thousands make Aberdeen’s 2019 True North festival ‘unforgettable’
Music lovers who travelled from across the world to make an Aberdeen music festival “unforgettable” have been praised by organisers.
National treasure Lulu heads north for shows at Aberdeen’s Music Hall and Eden Court in Inverness
When you have reached the age of 70, look fabulous and are still performing to packed theatres, you deserve to be referred to as a “national treasure”.
Thom Yorke tells of ‘hard time’ after death of ex-partner in 2016
Radiohead star Thom Yorke has spoken of the “hard time” his family went through following the death of his ex-partner.
Stereophonics to return to the Granite City to play P&J Live
Welsh rockers Stereophonics are to return to the north-east with their latest tour.
The Whitney Houston Hologram Tour is coming to Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Global superstar Whitney Houston’s hologram tour is set to bring the “wow factor” to Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
Cash boost strikes a chord with school pupils in Moray
A funding boost to run music lessons is aiming to hit the right note with primary school students across Moray.
First two acts confirmed for The Big Nineties Festival at P&J Live
The first two acts for a celebration of 90s music at P&J Live have been revealed.
Obituary: Music producer LaShawn Daniels
A Grammy-winning songwriter who penned “literally every perfect pop song” has died aged 41.
Full programme for north-east’s Sound Festival 2019 revealed
The full programme for the north-east’s annual celebration of music has been revealed, with the centrepiece to be the world premiere of a new work by the Master of the Queen’s Music.
Liam Gallagher takes dig at Noel as Definitely Maybe turns 25
Liam Gallagher has used the 25th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album Definitely Maybe to mock his brother Noel after he said a musical about their lives was inevitable.
‘My First Gig’ event among the highlights for youngsters at this year’s True North festival
Ever since it was first staged in 2015, the annual True North festival has provided a popular event and this year’s line-up has scheduled more family-orientated activities than ever.
Are you a 90s music fan? Then you’ll love this new event heading to P&J Live this year
A music festival celebrating all that is great about the 90s is headed for Aberdeen’s new world-class entertainment venue.
Singer Amy Macdonald celebrates birthday with Tennent’s award
Singer Amy Macdonald has been awarded a Tennent’s Golden Can as she celebrates her birthday – and thanked the brand for helping inspire her to learn the guitar.
National project seeks to preserve Aberdeenshire’s traditional music heritage for future generations
Rare and unique recordings of Aberdeenshire’s musical heritage will be preserved for future generations as part of a multi-million pound project.
Sir Elton John’s friendship with the royal family
Sir Elton John has a long history with the royal family.
Emeli Sande: How growing up in Aberdeenshire shaped my music
Emeli Sande has told how growing up in Aberdeenshire - and the landscape of the “valley” where she was raised - has shaped her music.
REVIEW: UK Pink Floyd Experience pays glowing tribute to legendary band
A large and expectant audience gathered to pay homage to the music of one of Britain’s most celebrated rock bands at Eden Court Theatre, in Inverness, on Saturday night.
Warner Bros to release Bruce Springsteen documentary Western Stars
Warner Bros will release the Bruce Springsteen musical documentary Western Stars, the company has said.
Aberdeen band Pages aims for glory in battle of the bands competition with top prize of supporting Biffy Clyro
An Aberdeen band hopes to “represent the north of Scotland” when it competes against musicians from the central belt for the chance to take the stage with breakthrough Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro.
Grammy-nominated saxophone star comes to Music Hall
Aberdeen’s Music Hall has pulled off a coup with the announcement of a performance by a Grammy-nominated musician.
The Clash guitar to get museum display 40 years after being smashed on stage
One of rock history’s most famous instruments is going on display – in smashed pieces.
Trevor Nelson: Everyone used to know pop stars from TV
Trevor Nelson has said the lack of live music shows on television means pop stars are not as well known as they were in previous generations.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello set to continue chart success
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are set to notch up a fifth week at the top of the charts.
Musicians from as far as Japan shine during Aboyne Cello Festival
Musicians from across the world showed off their skills and passed on tips to aspiring players during the Aboyne Cello Festival.
Hundreds of Beatles fans flock to Abbey Road on album photo’s 50th anniversary
Hundreds of fans gathered at London’s Abbey Road to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles walking across its zebra crossing.
Obituary: Village People co-founder and music producer Henri Belolo
The music producer mastermind who co-created disco supergroup Village People has died aged 82.
Ironworks venue must be replaced to maintain city centre balance, says Inverness councillor
A Highland councillor has said the demolition of a top Inverness music venue to make way for a hotel would take the city back fifteen years.
Lil Nas X living life to ‘its fullest potential’ after coming out as gay
Lil Nas X has said he is living life to “its fullest potential” after coming out as gay.