Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen loads of colourful social media posts about the upcoming Fabulous Fittie Fashion Fest. So, intrigued, we got in touch with organiser Laura Mears-Reynolds. It’s great to see new events happening in the city. We wanted to find out what she had
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How can it be August already? After a relatively quiet July, things have picked up again and the August diary is already packed out, so we'll get out of the way quickly and give you some ideas to keep you entertained throughout the month. Don't forget,
The Book of Deer, a 10th-century text, has returned to the North East after hundreds of years. Aberdeen Art Gallery will display the rare pocket gospel which is on loan from Cambridge University Library. There are several inspiring illustrations in the Book, including formal full- and half-page representations of the
Aberdeen Performing Arts have announced that The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen’s iconic live venue, is set to get a striking refresh. They’ve moved the project on to the next stage after approving a new outline scheme. They will now also begin a fundraising campaign. They have planned a new
Aberdeen Inspired and the ADHD Foundation have launched The Umbrella Project. A colourful summer installation with umbrella canopies in Aberdeen City Centre. Dr Tony Lloyd of the ADHD Foundation and Adrian Watson of Aberdeen Inspired hosted a special weekend of celebrations. Organisers held a launch event on Saturday, where they
The Little Kicks were back on stage in Aberdeen this weekend after a long pandemic-enforced break. The band were on a high with a new single release, with more new music on the way. Their first release since 2017, it’s a track we can’t get enough of right
Three years have passed since the last Gray’s Degree Show. Like many of us, this year’s graduates have spent a good deal of their studies working from home. They’ve had to self-motivate and have missed out on social interaction and mutual inspiration. You may think this might
The Little Kicks are back with a great new single, Ruminations. This is the first piece of music the band has released since 2017. Written during the pandemic, it was a response to the worrying times we lived through. Ruminations is an excellent track…one of my favourite from the
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Hey! Summer is racing at us at 100mph. There's a lot happening in Aberdeen but we're on top of it so you don't miss out on any of the fun! The weeks ahead are sure to be dominated by the return of Nuart Aberdeen.
Light the Blue youth festival will return to the city this June to celebrate the best and brightest local young talent. Venues will host a dynamic and energetic programme of dance, music, film, and spoken word performances. These will take place from Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 June. Young people across
Connor Clark and the Matador Kings headline a fantastic night of Aberdeen talent at Drummonds. Kimbo was there. Drummonds 20th May 2022 I had first heard Connor Clark and the Matador Kings when they supported The Rahs in October 2021. I could tell then that this was a band that
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Organisers have announced Nuart Plus, a program of exciting events to celebrate Aberdeen’s much-loved street art festival Nuart Aberdeen. These take place from 9-12 June. The festival weekend will not only include walking tours and art workshops. But also film screenings, debates, food, drink, and craft stalls, as well