13 May 2013 -
Roddy Woomble
At Mareel.
Fixed seating.
Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer and played a sold out gig at the North Star in Shetland in 2006 as part of Steve Lamacq's Radio 1 show. He followed up the release of his acclaimed 2006 solo debut 'My Secret is Silence' with ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’ to an equally fantastic reception to critics and fans.
A native of Irvine - small-town Scotland writ large - Roddy Woomble co-founded Idlewild in 1995, naming the band for the quiet haven featured in his then-favourite book, Anne of Green Gables. Given that the NME likened their early punk-fuelled sound - deftly revisited on their last album, 2007's 'Make Another World' - to "a flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs", the quiet haven part was initially somewhat ironic, but gradually came closer as Idlewild meanwhile progressed through sweeping melodic rock to rootsy, melodic sparseness.
Extending that softer lyrical vein of Roddy's songwriting, 2006 saw his first solo release, 'My Secret Is My Silence,' and Roddy went on to record and release the album 'Before the Ruin' with Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, which they toured extensively around the UK to much praise. The latest album, ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’ was recorded on the Isle of Mull. This was released in the spring of 2011 to critical acclaim and Roddy and his band have been touring the UK ever since playing some notable dates including Beautiful Days and Wychwood Festival last summer.
As well as songs from the new album the live set will feature tunes from both solo albums, 'Before the Ruin' alongside several Idlewild numbers. Praise for ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’: "This is a distinctly lovely affair'" - NME "A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country."- The Guardian "The imagery is striking...like island life it's self it won't be rushed" - Mojo "One of Britain's most distinct and talented voices" - Kerrang www.roddywoomble.com www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk
To book specific seating, or to book wheelchair bays, please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555, or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.
27 April 2013 - 09 June 2013
Open Winners: Four Journeys from Blue
Public opening: Friday 26 April 6pm - 8pm An exhibition by the winners of The Shetland Open 2012. With the opportunity to have their own show at Bonhoga the four artists have come together to create a starting point for their show using film, which will run in the stairwell. This is a platform for work exploring the theme of journeys and the colour and mood of blue. Each artist brings her own style and experience to the show in a variety of media. Lower Gallery: Bairns Open An open exhibition of wall-based work for those from P1-S6 Craft Cabinet: UK craft06 April 2013 -
The Beat
At Mareel.
Standing event.
One of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat present a wall of sound that transcends time and ska fusion rhythms to ignite a crowd. They play with the sole aim of connecting with and entertaining their appreciative audience with their relentless energy and world class musicianship. Ska is very popular in Shetland and The Beat are sure to entertain a very large and very happy audience in Mareel.
The Beat are known the world over for a string of hit singles, including 'Mirror in the Bathroom,' 'Too Nice To Talk To,' 'Can't Get Used To Losing You,' 'Hands off She's Mine' and 'All Out To Get You'. Their songs of peace, love and unity fuse ska, pop, reggae and punk rock and their dynamic live show has garnered them a loyal following at home and abroad.
The Beat formed in Birmingham in 1978, part of the West Midlands ska revival scene that also produced The Specials and The Selecter, whilst London saw the formation of Madness and The Bodysnatchers.
Their first single was an arresting version of Smokey Robinson’s 'Tears Of A Clown,' given a completely new feel, and was backed with their own composition “Ranking Full Stop”. Released in a one-off deal on Jerry Dammers’ Chrysalis-backed 2-Tone label, the single stormed into the Top 10 in December 1979, and saw the band appear twice on Top Of The Pops. Backed by Arista, the band formed their own label Go-Feet Records. The first release in February 1980 was another Top 10 hit, 'Hands Off... She’s Mine,' and was the first of twelve chart singles for the band on Go-Feet. The band released three albums 'I Just Can’t Stop It' (1980), 'Wha’ppen' (1981) and 'Special Beat Service' (1982), which contained many tracks that demonstrated their more politicised and socially-conscious leanings. All three albums were reissued in the Summer of 2012 by Edsel Records with bonus additions.
The 2012 line-up features Ranking Roger and Ranking Junior on vocals, Everett on drums plus Andy Pearson, Michael Billingham, Matt Godwin and Steve Harper on sax, keys and guitars.
29 March 2013 -
Donnie Munro
At Mareel.
Fixed seating.
Former Runrig frontman Donnie Munro, who has enjoyed considerable further success as a solo artist and writer, has recently embarked on a series of acoustic shows where he has taken the opportunity to revisit a wide range of material spanning his career with Runrig and with his own band. The acoustic project has already resulted in major sell out shows in Denmark, and Donnie has a string of UK shows booked in March 2013. One of these shows is here in Shetland in Mareel on the 29th of March 2013. Shetland Arts is delighted to welcome such a talented musician to Mareel and we hope to see lots of Islanders in the audience enjoying this critically acclaimed visiting artist's work. Donnie is currently making plans for a new acoustic album in the nature of a musical anthology. Donnie's 'Heart of America' album was recently voted Album of the Year in the Scottish Trad Awards, and his concept album and live show 'An Turas (The Journey)' was greeted with great critical acclaim.
To book specific seating, or to book wheelchair bays, please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555, or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.
09 March 2013 - 21 April 2013
Rod Kelly M.A. (R.C.A.): Reflections on Shetland
Public opening: Friday 8 March 6pm - 8pm Rod Kelly is one of the UK’s leading silversmiths with work in collections including the V&A and No.10 Downing Street. He trained in Birmingham and at the Royal College of Art and, after living and working in Norfolk for 25 years, has renovated a croft house in Shetland, in which to work part-time. This exhibition brings together commissions and new pieces inspired by Shetland, and includes work created in collaboration with his wife, jeweller and enameller, Sheila McDonald. Lower Gallery: Heather Wilson Where She Resides Craft Cabinet: Sheila McDonald - Jeweller M.A. (R.C.A.) new work influenced by the Shetland environment22 February 2013 - 24 February 2013
Ignition: New Journeys in Familiar Places
Are you ready for a journey with a difference? Northern Focus Parkour are geared up to take you on an unuausl member around Lerwick! Ignition Parkour Director Chris Grant has been working with Northern Focus Parkour and they are ready to take you on a journey with a difference. Taking place around Lerwick, this performance will focus on travel and journeys without using roads. The cast will tell their stories through the movement discipline of parkour. 22 February 7pm 23 Feb 2pm 24 Feb 2pm & 7pm This is a outdoor promenade performance, please wear suitable clothing for an outdoor walk. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance via Shetland Box Office in Mareel & Islesburgh, over the phone on 01595 745 555, or online here.30 January 2013 - 30 January 2013
Tam Coyle at Up Helly Aa Hop
At Mareel.
Tam has DJ'd at a myriad of high profile events including T in the Park and the official Hogmanay parties in Edinburgh, Glasgow's George Square, and Stirling Castle. He has also provided a soundtrack for the Tartan Army manoeuveres across the globe, and has appeared at the prestigious SXSW music event in Austin, Texas. Having kept local crowds dancing into the small hours at the Tall Ships in Lerwick last year, Tam returns to DJ at the first ever Up Helly Aa Hop in Mareel. With the assistance of one of the noisiest and liveliest crowds he's ever encountered, he aims to keep the party going with a set to be enjoyed by everyone from 18 to 81.
Over 18's only, valid photographic ID will be required. Bag searches may be carried out.
29 January 2013 - 29 January 2013
Stand Up Helly Aa
At Mareel. Warning: Show may include adult content.
Shetland Arts’ annual stand-up comedy show on Up Helly Aa night.
Come along to Mareel to warm up after the UHA procession with a belly-busting bill of great comedians, featuring John Gavin, Paul Pirie, and compering by Sandy Nelson.
Scottish Comedian of the Year 2009, John Gavin, offers tales of his home life with a wife and 3 young daughters as a 6ft tattooed man who has been subjected to far too much High School Musical and pink fluffy toys. John has established quite a career since he first starting performin in July 2008 when, without his knowledge, John’s wife put him forward for a competition for newcomers at the Edinburgh Fringe. He had never performed comedy before. He did so well he got through to the final of 'So You Think You’re Funny' within the first month of his comedy career. Despite having relative newcomer status, he's gone on to perform at The Stand, The Comedy Store and is part of the Gilded Balloon circuit tour. "His effortless likeability and unaffected charm make his conversational set all the more engaging...he has all the makings of a class act" - Chortle "Hard hitting and side splitting" - Daily Record
Paul Pirie began his stand-up career in 2006, quickly establishing himself on the Scottish comedy circuit. With a driving force for achievement, Paul worked his way into the London clubs and was launched onto the UK comedy scene, emerging as one of the biggest Scottish acts on the UK comedy circuit. Paul’s career has encompassed TV, (appearing in Ikea's April 2011 comedy based TV advert), Film and Radio alongside his skill as a stand-up. His hilarity and comedic ability has earned him huge popularity with comedy goers and bookers across the world, gigging as far abroad as Australia and for diverse audiences such as The Armed Forces. Paul's work is superbly individual and put simply, delivers a refreshing burst of laugh out loud comedy that leaves audiences in raptures. "Fizzing with energy and spewing out one-liners like he had just scoffed a dodgy prawn, Pirie is a man we will be seeing more of" - Daily Record "Supremely clever and very entertaining" - Shetland Today
To book wheelchair bays or specific seating, please contact the Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555 or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.
29 January 2013 - 29 January 2013
Fiery Sessions 2013
At Mareel.
Fixed seating in the auditorium.
Shetland Arts' annual Up Helly Aa day concert. Come along to Mareel in the afternoon to warm up before the UHA procession with some of Shetland's best traditional muscians. This year, audiences will be stomping their feet along to Vair and Kaeila Jamieson & John Hutchison, with additional great local acts to be confirmed very soon.
To book specific seating or wheelchair bays, please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555 or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.
20 January 2013 - 03 March 2013
Veer North: Numbers
Public opening: Saturday 19 January 11am - 1pm Veer North is the most northerly group of visual artists in the UK. Set up in 2003, it is a professional association providing a supportive network in Shetland for visual artists of all disciplines, while encouraging debate and developing opportunities both within Shetland and beyond. They have established links with artists and organisations throughout Northern Europe, Faroe and Iceland and have exhibited widely. The exhibition at Bonhoga has been selected and curated around the concept of numbers. Lower Gallery: Linda Newington Watercolours Craft Cabinet: UK Crafts15 December 2012 - 15 December 2012
The View supported by First Foot Soldiers & North Country Fair
At Mareel.
Klub Revolution and Shetland Arts are delighted to announce that top Scottish band The View have agreed to come to Shetland to play Mareel on 15th December.
The View came to prominence in 2006 with the release of their debut album, Hats Off To The Buskers, which topped the UK charts on it’s first week of release and also featured their biggest single to date, Same Jeans, which was a top 3 hit in the singles chart.
The band who were formed in Dundee have gone on to be one of Scotland’s most consistent bands with 3 further album releases all making the UK top 20.
The View are currently touring their latest album, Cheeky For A Reason, and will follow up their intimate date in Shetland with 2 sell out shows at the Barrowland in Glasgow and a sell out show at the Caird Hall in their home town of Dundee.
Next year The View will also play one of the biggest shows in Scotland when they support the Stone Roses at Glasgow Green in June.
Tickets for The View + Special Guests at Mareel on Saturday 15th December go on public sale on Saturday 1st December from 10am at Shetland Box Office at Mareel and Islesburgh.
For telephone sales call 01595 745555
Tickets are £35 and the event is open to over 16’s (under 18’s accompanied by an adult)
Refunds for Happy Mondays tickets must be collected from Shetland Box Office before Saturday 15th December.
Happy Mondays tickets can also be exchanged for The View tickets (+ cash difference refunded) subject to availability.
Standing Event.
Sat 15 December. Price: £35.00
08 December 2012 -
Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells
At Mareel.
Raked seating in the auditorium.
For whelchair bays or specific seating requests please contact the Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555.
A collaboration eight years in the making, Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat's paths first crossed in 2003 when Arab Strap invited Bill to contribute some music to their new album, 'Monday At The Hug & Pint'. It was then that Aidan and Bill (a respected bassist, pianist and experimental jazz composer) resolved to make an album together, with the first recordings taking place shortly after the Hug & Pint sessions.
Wheels turn slowly in the world of music collaborations though, and it's been an elongated creative process bringing an album's worth of material together. It's been worth the wait though, with the end product, an album entitled 'Everything's Getting Older' ranking alongside some of the best work Aidan has ever done. Thoughtful and reflective, with Bill's poignant scores underpinning Aidan's increasingly peerless lyric writing, 'Everything's Getting Older' looks set to be one of the albums of the year.
A must-see concert in Mareel during Official Opening Season.
Sat 8 December. Price: £16.00
15 November 2012 - 23 December 2012
Buzz: Christmas Exhibition
16th November - 23rd December Public Opening Thursday 15th 7-9pm All Welcome A selection of work from some of the UK’s finest artists, designers and makers Lower Gallery: Cartoon Correspondence Smirk to Sally Kindberg Lower Craft Cabinet: Art and craft from across the UK Bonhoga Gallery • Shop • Cafe26 October 2012 - 28 October 2012
Guitar Festival 2012
The dates for The Peerie Willie Guitar Festival 2012 will be 26 to 28 October. More information about the festival here.26 October 2012 - 28 October 2012
Guitar Festival 2012
The dates for The Peerie Willie Guitar Festival 2012 will be 26 to 28 October. More information about the festival here.13 October 2012 - 13 October 2012
Vic Galloway Presents:
The Phantom Band
Honeyblood
The Last
At Mareel at part of the opening season.
This is a standing gig.
13th October will see 'Vic Galloway Presents' begin at Mareel, the first in a series of regular music showcase concerts hosted by BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio Scotland DJ Vic Galloway, followed by a DJ set by the man himself. On the 13 October he will be presenting The Phantom Band, Honeyblood, and Shetland’s own The Last. Vic Galloway has hosted his own self-titled radio shows on both BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 1 for the past eleven years. He has also hosted Radio 1’s Rock Show and recently sat in for Marc Riley on BBC6 Music. He is often likened to the legendary John Peel, given he un-unashamedly champions new, emerging and often revolutionary music on his shows.
The Phantom Band originally formed in 2006 and are now signed to the legendary Glasgow label Chemikal Underground. The Phantom Band are one of Scotland’s most acclaimed indie-rock bands, having toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and North America in recent years. The band’s cross genre approach appeals to a wide audience and they are the ideal band to headline Mareel’s first Vic Galloway Presents event.
Honeyblood are an Edinburgh based duo touted by many in the industry as one of Scotland’s leading up and coming bands. Similar in approach to the White Stripes with their guitar, drums and vocal approach, 2012 has been their emerging year on the national scene, a year that’s seen them playing increasingly high profile gigs.
The Last need no introduction to Shetland audiences as they are already established as one of the most popular and acclaimed bands on the local scene. Their EP Halos and Heartaches has attracted regular air-play on SIBC while the band also made a hugely successful appearance on the main stage at last year’s Tall Ship’s event.
08 October 2012 - 08 October 2014
Mareel Film Listings
07 October 2012 - 07 October 2012
The Wonderful World Of Cerys Matthews
At Mareel.
Standing event.
For any access needs please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 500.
Mareel’s Official Opening Season will kick off in style with, amongst other events, The Wonderful World of Cerys Matthews on Sunday 7 October – an eclectic and dynamic mix of the best music and poetry from around the world, hosted and performed by Cerys and guests.
Join Cerys as she performs and hosts an eclectic and dynamic mix of the best music and poetry from around the world. See unique and exclusively live performances of songs, from original pieces to cover songs from the likes of Johnny Cash to Sydney Bechet, from melody to spoken word, from the obscure and the exotic to guitar driven classics.
Cerys will be performing alongside guests Arun Ghosh, Musa Okwonga, Frank Moon, Chi 2 and Mason Neely, who will be appearing both as soloists during impromptu performances in the Café Bar during the day, and together in a foot stomping evening revue.
06 October 2012 - 06 October 2012
Shetland Community Orchestra
At Mareel.
If you wish to take advantage of the family discount, have any access needs or require specific seating please contact Mareel on 01595 745 500 or Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555.
Now entering its second year, Shetland’s very own community orchestra kicks off Mareel’s official opening season with an ambitious concert showcasing the wealth of musical talent in the isles. Local soloists on pipes, clarsachs and accordions feature on Dick Lee’s "Dalriada" which won the Scottish Centres of Excellence in Music Competition for Scottish Composers in 2007, and local tune “Da Broon Coo” – ably performed by Margaret Scollay and her fiddlers - forms the centrepiece for Copland’s “Hoe Down” from Rodeo. Listen out for the Orchestra’s newly expanded percussion and brass sections which will be shown off to full effect in Sibelius’ "Finlandia" and a selection of well-known tunes from "West Side Story". The Orchestra’s spring concert sold enough tickets to fill Mareel, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book wheelchair bays please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555.
22 September 2012 - 04 November 2012
Text-Isles: Swap Box
Saturday 22 September - Sunday 4 November 2012 Public Opening: All welcome Friday 21 September 5.30pm - 7.30pm Text-Isles is a collective of contemporary Shetland textile designers who collaborate to promote their own work. For their exhibition each designer-maker received a starter box containing basic materials such as cotton, Shetland wool or fleece to which they added items representing their own interpretation of an aspect of Shetland culture, and some of their making processes or design inspirations. The box was then swapped with that of another designer-maker and used as the inspiration for a new body of work for exhibition. Lower Gallery: Print exhibition Craft Cabinet: Textile jewellery from the UK Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Cafe Opening Hours: Tue - Sat: 10.30 - 4.30 Sun: 12:00 - 4.3031 August 2012 - 09 September 2012
Wordplay Book Festival 2012
The dates for Wordplay 2012 will be 31 August to 9 September. More information about the festival here.31 August 2012 - 09 September 2012
Screenplay Film Festival 2012
The dates for Screenplay 2012 will be 31 August to 9 September. More information about the festival here.11 August 2012 - 11 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Blazin' Fiddles
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
From remote village halls to the Royal Albert “Village” Hall, Blazin’ Fiddles have delighted audiences with their highlands and islands fiddle music and tales. Fiddles and bows blaze away with guitar and piano for one of the most exciting and memorable fiddle ensembles ever to take the stage. www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk.
Support from Fiddle Frenzy Students and Linda Irvine.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
10 August 2012 - 10 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Corran Raa
At Burravoe Hall, Yell. Unreserved Seating.
A Scottish band, heavily influenced by the traditional music that has flowed across the North, Atlantic and Irish Seas. Moving melodies, lush harmonies, soulful vocals and inventive accompaniment. Corran Raa have a passionate interest in their native music. Originating from the length of the country, from Shetland to London, their intertwined musical paths eventually converged on Taransay in 2005. http://corranraa.co.uk.
Support from Lynda & Jean Anderson and Cullivoe Fiddlers. Dance with Leeshinat.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
09 August 2012 - 09 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Ross Couper & Tom Oakes
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
Fiddle and guitar duo, Ross and Tom combine traditions of Scotland and Ireland, delivering a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with warmth and humour. Ross’ explosive fiddle playing lies at the heart of some of the biggest acts on the Scottish folk scene including 2009 Scots Folk Award winning (Band of the Year) Bodega. Tom is a multi-award winning guitarist and flautist, founder member of the genre defying Auvo Quartet.
Support from Fraser Trait (Traditional Young Fiddler of the Year) and Hansel.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
08 August 2012 - 08 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
Maggie is a young Shetland fiddler of well renowned technical skill. Her talents have reaped her many awards, from Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year 2008 to national Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion 2011. She has wowed audiences locally and abroad with a unique mix of everything from traditional Shetland favourites to gypsy jazz. Brian Nicholson brings equal skill and virtuosity with his guitar accompaniment, to build a duo that will keep you entranced, entertained and wishing for more.
Support from Fiddle Frenzy Tutors and NE3 Folk.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
07 August 2012 - 07 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Brian Gear with Violet Tulloch
At Walls Public Hall, Walls. Unreserved Seating.
Bryan is a student of the late Willie Hunter, and embodies much of his teacher’s style, grace and emotion in his playing. From heart-wrenching slow airs, to fast paced reels, Bryan plays with meticulous skill to thrill audiences in Shetland each year, and has also travelled to perform at festivals around the world. Bryan performs with one of Shetland’s best known pianists, local musical legend Violet Tulloch, who has performed with many of Shetland’s best known musicians from Tom Anderson to Aly Bain, including a number of TV performances. Together, these two amazing musicians combine to form one incredible duo.
Support from Jim & Berndette and Fradner Gamla.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
06 August 2012 - 06 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Jenna Reid Band
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
Since releasing her debut solo album in 2005 and being awarded ‘Best Up and Coming Artist’ at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards, Jenna Reid has undoubtedly remained one of the brightest young talents ever to grace the traditional music scene. Jenna has appeared all over the world with Shetland fiddling sensations, ‘Filska’, Scottish super group, ‘Deaf Shepherd’ and ‘Dochas’, winners of ‘Best Up and Coming Band’ at the 2004 Scots Trad Music Awards. Following the success of her first album, Jenna was invited by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas to perform on the third and fourth series of BBC’s Transatlantic Sessions Jenna will perform with a 5 piece line up of her hand which first performed at Celtic Connections in Glasgow in 2007.
Support from Mirka and Iain Williamson
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
05 August 2012 - 05 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Harris Playfair
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
For the third year, Harris Playfair will spend a week working with young traditional and jazz musicians in Shetland to form an original, eclectic and energetic Big Band, fusing traditional and jazz styles. Providing a demanding but thrilling learning curve for the participants, the musicians rehearse for a week prior to Fiddle Frenzy to rehearse and arrange tunes, and will perform their achievements as the opening concert for Fiddle Frenzy. Be prepared for an energetic, mind challenging, jazz-fused take on traditional tunes.
Support Acts: Laura Smith (Young Fiddler of the Year 2012) and Kaela Jamieson.
Concert followed by Dance in Islesburgh with Jim Halcrow Band.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
05 August 2012 - 12 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Summer Schools
Fiddle / guitar accompaniment / drawing & painting / knitting techniques Fiddle Frenzy is now in its 9th year, and comprises workshops, cultural trips, concerts, dances and a festival club. Workshops on offer are: fiddle - guitar accompaniment - drawing & painting - knitting techniques
All workshops run all week, with one session in the morning and another in the afternoon. Or choose a cultural trip to a different area of Shetland in the afternoon, then finish off the day with a concert in the evening, and a tune at the Festival Club.
You can do one subject all week or mix it up with a bit of everything - fiddle one day, knitting in the afternoon, drawing & painting another day. The music classes are all taught by ear, with one guitar class of mixed abilities, and four fiddle groups - slow learning by ear, slow/medium, medium/fast and fast.
We are based in Lerwick most of the week, except for Tuesday when we head west to Walls for the day and Friday when we go to Burravoe on the island of Yell.
To register, you need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £25 (£12.50 for under 18s only). You can book for the full week or for part of the week - prices depend on the number of days or workshops you are attending (minimum charge £25 / £12.50).
The cost for the week is £400 (£200 for under 18s). This covers the cost of workshops, trips and concerts, and your meals & transport when we are in Walls & Burravoe. It doesn't include accommodation or travel to Shetland. Prices for individual days / part weeks are available on application.
Headlining concerts this year are Blazin' Fiddles, The Harris Playfair Big Band Project, The Jenna Reid Band, Ross Couper & Tom Oakes, and more, with support from some of Shetland's best musicians.
04 August 2012 - 04 August 2012
Fiddle Frenzy: Peter Cooke Lecture
At the Garrison Theatre. Unreserved Seating.
During the 1970s, Dr Peter Cooke visited Shetland to study the distinctive Shetland fiddle style, its players and the various regional styles in existence at that time. His recordings and publication 'The Fiddle Tradition of the Shetland Islands' generated an valued archive of some styles which can no longer be heard. We are delighted to welcome Peter back to Shetland, to present his talk 'Shetland Fiddle Playing: From the Box Bed to Youtube', which will explore the changes in fiddle styles and traditions in Shetland playing, from his early fieldwork to the present day. His presentation will include audio and video archive material and will be followed by a panel discussion of changes in playing and style over the years. A must for all fans of musical history and Shetland fiddle.
Other Fiddle Frenzy Concerts: Peter Cooke Lecture | Harris Playfair Big Band | Jenna Reid Band | Bryan Gear with Violet Tulloch | Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicolson | Ross Couper & Tom Oates | Corran Raa | Blazin' Fiddles
04 August 2012 - 16 September 2012
Anne Bevan: Particle - Things Unseen
Public Opening: All welcome Friday 3 August 5.30pm - 7.30pm Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Cafe Opening Hours: Tue - Sat: 10.30 - 4.30 Sun: 12:00 - 4.30
An installation of sculpture, print and video exploring the microscopic world of our shores and oceans, from the North Atlantic to the Sea of Japan. The work is developed from residencies in the Scalloway Booth in Shetland, and in the Hebrides, connecting islands and sea, through science, art and creative writing. A publication will accompany with texts by Jen Hadfield, Robert Alan Jamieson, Alan Spence and Janice Galloway. Supported by: RSA residencies for Scotland, Creative Scotland, The Hope Scott Trust, Visual Artist Awards Edinburgh & Edinburgh College of Art.
Lower Gallery: Laura Drever – Bosquoy – drawing & painting
Craft Cabinet: Farlin – work in progress from the Farlin poetry/craft project
20 June 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: 'A Separation' (PG)
7.30pm @ the Garrison Theatre. Part of the Film Wednesdays season.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
16 June 2012 - 29 July 2012
Susan Leask: Those who left, those who stayed
Public Opening: All welcome Friday 15 June 5.30pm - 7.30pm Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Cafe Opening Hours: Tue - Sat: 10.30 - 4.30 Sun: 12:00 - 4.30
Susan’s father was one of six surviving children born in the first decade of the 20th century in Shetland, three left and three stayed. Her father left for Glasgow, Susan lives in Liverpool and during a one month residency at the Booth in July 2010 she spoke to Shetlanders to find out where they went, why they stayed, why some returned and how they kept communication with family back home. This exhibition is a direct response to her findings and includes drawings, photography and light works.
The exhibition will extend to the Lower Gallery
Craft Cabinet: selected work from the Shetland Arts and Crafts Association
15 June 2012 - 17 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'American Pie: Reunion' (15)
Friday 15 June: 8.30pm Saturday 16 June: 8.30pm Sunday 17 June: 8.30pm Thirteen years after they graduated High School, Jim and the guys have all moved on and have adult responsibilities. Jim and Michelle are married with a young son, Oz is a successful sports caster with a supermodel girlfriend, Kevin is married and working as an architect, Stifler works in an investment firm... and Finch appears to have gone missing. The gang are all invited to a high school reunion in Great East Falls, where they each try and shake themselves out of the ruts they’ve found themselves in, and relive the greatest days of their lives. Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.15 June 2012 - 17 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'Marvel Avengers Assemble' (12a)
Friday 15 June: 5.00pm Saturday 16 June: 1.30pm and 5.00pm Sunday 17 June: 1.30pm and 5.00pm When Earth is threatened by Thor’s evil brother Loki, Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson), the Director of the international peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., is forced to revive the Avengers Initiative. Unfortunately, Earth’s mightiest heroes are neither willing nor able to play nicely or join the team. However needs must, and Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Hulk reluctantly assemble to save humanity and pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Also Starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth. Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.13 June 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: 'Rear Window' (PG)
7.30pm @ the Garrison Theatre. Part of the Film Wednesdays season.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
10 June 2012 - 10 June 2012
Hansel of Film
11.30am @ the Garrison Theatre Hansel of Film - Shetland to Southampton and Back
Shetland Arts is taking a UK-wide part in the London 2012 Festival celebrating the London 2012 Olympic Games. ‘A Hansel of Film – Shetland to Southampton and Back’ is a relay of screenings of short films made by the public in our Olympic Nations and Regions.
It will be launched in Shetland on 10th June with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the isles as it reaches its UK most northerly point. The films will be relayed between participating venues by ‘runners’; that is, creative and energetic individuals who will employ whatever means of transport they can devise to get the right films to the right venue on time. This will culminate in a marathon screening of over 100 short films at Shetland's annual film festival, Screenplay 2012, between 4th and 9th September.
The project will take films made by Shetlanders and others to twenty one venues around the country and will form a celebration of ‘home made’ short films similar to that which takes place annually at Screenplay.
Further information at Hansel of Film 2012 website.
06 June 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: 'Tabloid' (12a)
7.30pm @ the Garrison Theatre. Part of the Film Wednesdays season.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
31 May 2012 - 03 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'Gone' (15)
Friday 1 June: 8.30pm Saturday 2 June: 8.00pm
Two years ago Jill (Amanda Seyfried) was abducted, and, while she is safe now, she's still haunted by the memories of the traumatic experience. But when her sister is kidnapped out of the blue, she has reason to believe that her former captor (a convicted serial killer) has returned and is the man behind her sister's disappearance. Jill does the only thing she can do - she sets out to find him and save her sister before it is too late.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
31 May 2012 - 03 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' (12a)
Thursday 31 May: 5.30pm Saturday 2 June: 5.30pm Sunday 3 June: 5.30pm
A sheikh and fisherman wants to populate a local river in the Yemen with salmon from England. He enlists the help of British fisheries expert, Dr. Alfred Jones (played by Ewan McGregor), to help him realise his dream. However, they face opposition from both the British people and from insurgents in the sheikh's home country. Along the way, Dr. Jones falls for the sheikh's assistant who helps them in their mission. Featuring Kristen Scott Thomas and Emily Blunt
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
31 May 2012 - 03 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'The Cabin in the Woods' (15)
Thursday 31 May: 8.30pm Friday 1 June: 6.00pm Sunday 3 June: 8.30pm
A group of college students journey up to a remote location to stay in a cabin in the woods. What seems like a great vacation idea at the time soon turns into something much more sinister, as it transpires that they have been deliberately lured here, and now they are trapped by unknown forces. In order to get out alive, they must push themselves beyond what they thought they could do, and find the truth about the cabin in the woods.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
31 May 2012 - 03 June 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'A Cat in Paris' (U)
Saturday 2 June: 11.00am and 2.00pm Sunday 3 June: 11.00am and 2.00pm
Dino the cat leads a double life. By day he is the loyal pet companion to Zoe, but by night he works with Nico, a burglar with a heart of gold. Since her father's murder by gangster Costa, Zoe hasn't spoken a word. One day though, Dino brings home an extremely valuable bracelet for Zoe, but it is found to be part of a priceless stolen jewellery collection. Realising this, Zoe decides to follow Dino, and discovers that her pet may be in league with gangsters.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
30 May 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: 'Drive' (18)
7.30pm @ the Garrison Theatre. Part of the Film Wednesdays season.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
23 May 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: 'Julia's Eyes' (15)
7.30pm @ the Garrison Theatre. Part of the Film Wednesdays season.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White' (PG)
Saturday 19 May: 2.00pm and 5.00pm Sunday 20 May: 5.00pm
One of the most beloved stories of all time is brought to life in this motion picture for the whole family. The Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom and the only one who can stop her is the beautiful, exiled princess Snow White (Lily Collins). Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'The Hunger Games' (12a)
Friday 18 May: 8.00pm Saturday 19 May: 8.00pm Sunday 20 May: 8.00pm
In the North America of the future, each of twelve districts must choose one girl and one boy between the ages of 12 to 18 to compete in the annual Hunger Games, a brutal fight to the death broadcast on live television. When her sister Prim (Willow Shields) is chosen to participate, 16 year old Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) takes her place in the Games, and must risk her life to save to save her sister.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Films @ The Garrison: 'The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists' (U)
Friday 18 May: 5.30pm Saturday 19 May: 11.00am Sunday 20 May: 11.00am and 2.00pm
From Aardman Animations. Pirate Captain and his rag-tag crew set out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the “Pirate of the Year” Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Along the way they do battle with the pirate-hating Queen and team up with a young Charles Darwin, but they never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure!
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh, 01595 745555.
09 May 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: West Side Story
(Cert: PG) Part of the Film Wednesdays season - 7.30pm at the Garrison Theatre. Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.03 May 2012 - 06 May 2012
Films @ The Garrison
Garrison Theatre from Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 May. Showing: Hugo (U), We Bought a Zoo (PG), John Carter (12a) and The Decoy Bride (12a) Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555. For more info see our Films @ Garrison Theatre page.02 May 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: Topp Twins - Untouchable Girls
(Cert: 12a) Special Event, part of the Film Wednesdays season - 7.30pm at the Garrison Theatre. Tickets £8/£6 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.28 April 2012 - 10 June 2012
The Shetland Open Landscape Awards
Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Cafe Opening Hours: Tue - Sat: 10.30 - 4.30 Sun: 12:00 - 4.30
The Open welcomes entries from amateur, professional and student artists and craft makers, aged 18 and over, who are linked to Shetland by birth, education or residency. This year’s theme, which can be interpreted in any way possible, will be ‘Landscape’. Category winners will have the opportunity to exhibit in a group show at Bonhoga in 2013.
Lower Gallery: The Shetland Open for Bairns
Craft Cabinet: UK craft
25 April 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: We Need to Talk About Kevin
(Cert: 15) Part of the Film Wednesdays season - 7.30pm at the Garrison Theatre. Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.19 April 2012 - 22 April 2012
Films @ The Garrison
Garrison Theatre from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 April. Showing: Hop (U), Story of Kells (PG), Bel Ami (12a), Hunky Dory (15) and 21 Jump Street (15) Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555. For more info see our Films @ Garrison Theatre page.11 April 2012 -
Film Wednesdays: The Referees
(Cert: Exempt) Part of the Film Wednesdays season - 7.30pm at the Garrison Theatre. Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.05 April 2012 - 08 April 2012
Films @ The Garrison
Garrison Theatre from Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 April. Showing: Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked (U), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG), The Woman in Black (12a), This Means War (12a) and Rampart (15) Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555. For more info see our Films @ Garrison Theatre page.29 March 2012 - 31 March 2012
Shetland Youth Theatre: Lord of the Flies
Garrison Theatre from Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 March.
Shetland Youth Theatre present Nigel William's adaptation of William Golding's classic novel 'Lord Of The Flies'.
This production is directed by John Haswell.
Tickets £6/£4 from Shetland Box Office 01595 745555.
