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Proclaimer twins a little ray of sunshine on Balado

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THERE’S nothing like a good old sing-along to raise morale.

Author Roddy Martine talks about his book Haunted Scotland

Perthshire Advertiser — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:03:00 GMT

Renowned journalist, and author Roddy Martine talks about his new book, Haunted Scotland, his supernatural experiences and strangely enough being able to meet his grace, King James IV of Scotland who died in 1513.

Trinidad and Tobago band Jointpop play in Scotland

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:41:00 GMT

SCOTLAND has gave a warm welcome back to popular Caribbean rock band Jointpop this week.

Sicilian musician Pino Leto declares his love for Scotland

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:19:00 GMT

SICILIAN singer and musician, Pino Leto is taking Scotland by storm with his immensely popular gigs – and growing celebrity fan base.

Musicians praised for part in Southern Fried and High 5 festivals in Perth.

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ONE of the things I love about live music is the odd magic moment when something unexpected or exceptional happens.

Dizzee Rascal puts T in the Park in a spin

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

MUSIC fans went Bonkers for Dizzee Rascal during his Sunday set on T in the Park’s main stage.

Pop princess Diana Vickers sparkles in Balado

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

BUDDING pop princess Diana Vickers doesn’t seem like the type of girl to readily blow her own trumpet.

Jay-Z crowned king of Kinross-shire

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

HIP-HOP legend Jay-Z underlined his reputation as modern-day music royalty during a masterful performance on the final day of T in the Park.

Chipmunk's chatter entertains at T

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

SOAKED rising rap star Chipmunk braved the elements to open T in the Park’s main stage on Saturday lunchtime.

Big Brother star Federico bids good riddance to the show

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:22:00 GMT

THIS week will see contestants enter the Big Brother house for the very last time. We catch up with former Big Brother contestant Federico Martone (30) who says it’s time for the show to go.

Fantastic Together Beat Cancer (TBC) event at Buff Club

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:42:00 GMT

THE third Together Beat Cancer (TBC) event is set to kick off again next week at Buff Club with a fantastic line up of musical talent.

Children’s author’s signing session at Waterstone's

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WOULD-BE author Allyson Marnoch adopted the try, try and try again strategy when her touching tale of a young hedgehog was rebuffed by publishers.

Special Tune Up treat for jazz fans

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

JAZZ trumpeter Ryan Quigley, joined by the cream of Scottish jazz talent and Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie, is taking his Big Band on the road for a special tour under the ground-breaking Tune Up initiative of the Scottish Arts Council, funded by the National Lottery.

Samaagam at Perth Concert Hall

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SAMAAGAM, the first in Horsecross Arts’ Home and Away programme, brought together international artists and people from across Perth and Kinross.

Perth Choral Spring Concert

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IN March 2008, Perth Choral Society presented Luis Bacalov’s Misa Tango to Scottish audiences for the very first time.

Perth and Kinross Council archives provide inspiration for Kyra’s exhibition

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A UNIQUE multi-media art exhibition entitled Artist in the Archive, based on items from the Perth and Kinross archive collections, will open this month at AK Bell Library and Perth Theatre Artspace.

Authors will be making the rounds at Perth and Kinross libraries

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BOOKWORMS have the chance to meet the men and women of words through a series of author talks in libraries across Perth and Kinross organised by the libraries service.

Perth High musicians in St Ninian’s concert

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IF ‘variety is the spice of life’, then the audience in Perth’s St Ninian’s Cathedral were certainly given it on Saturday morning when young musicians performed at the lunchtime concert series.

Scottish Youth Theatre searches for a new generation of theatrical talent

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OPPORTUNITY is knocking for local budding thespians and backstage creative types aged between eight and 25.

Beethoven: a life in Eight Chapters at Perth Concert Hall

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TOP international pianist Llyr Williams praised Perth audiences for their music knowledge and appreciation as he embarked on his epic voyage through Beethoven’s piano sonatas in Perth Concert Hall on Tuesday.