Festivals
True North returns to the Granite City this weekend. The festival, presented by Aberdeen Performing Arts, promises a mix of fantastic live music and acoustic performances. As well as their headline shows, you can expect vibrant fringe events across the city. This year, True North is celebrating freedom of expression,
Art
WayWORD is returning to Aberdeen from 19-26 September. The literary festival, which organisers first launched in 2020, will shine a spotlight on unconventional forms of expression. Online and in-person visitors can expect an especially inspiring line-up of poets, artists, writers and creators for author events, workshops, performances and discussion panels.
Art
Organisers of the Light the North Lighthouse Trail have put tickets on sale for their Farewell Weekend. Gordon Barracks in Bridge of Don will play host to the event on 29-31 October. Trail adventurers will then get one last chance to see all 50 of the lighthouses, along with the
Sport
Neil Fachie was born and grew up in Aberdeen, a city still close to his heart. Despite the challenges he’s faced due to a condition that has deteriorated his eyesight, he’s become a British sporting icon. He’s an extremely determined personality who pushes himself to success, and
Events
Aberdeen Performing Arts has announced that all of its venues will re-open to the public from Tuesday 7 September. APA closed The Music Hall, His Majesty’s Theatre and the Lemon Tree on 17 March 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown. This resulted in the arts
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Hello! August is usually a quiet month here in Aberdeen, but as holidays have been curtailed, there's been plenty to keep us entertained right here at home. We've taken our usual look back on the month, shared some of your photography and peered through the fog
Music
Aberdeen’s growing hip-hop and R&B scene has caught the eye of BBC documentary makers. The New Aberdeen: R&B and Hip-Hop at the Heart of the Granite City takes a look at musician Chef, producer Louis Seivwright and the musical artists that surround them as the
Community
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Art
British Art Show 9 has been at Aberdeen Art Gallery for over a month now. Many of you will have been to visit, while many others have not. Some will love it, others may not. One thing is for sure, though. It’s undeniable. It’s asking pretty big questions
It’s Saturday, 27th July 2021 and even though there’s a threat of rain in the sky, the sun is shining bright on a city excited to experience its inaugural TEDx conference. What may once have seemed long overdue has arguably arrived just at a perfect time for Aberdeen!
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Hello! Well what a July it's been here in Aberdeen. Not only has the weather been uncharacteristically warm for much of the month, but we've also been treated to a fantastic series of cultural events that have seen people starting to venture their way back into
People
You may have read about Open Data while browsing the internet, or reading the news. However, to many of us it remains subject that seems important but we’ll get to it one day. Well, postpone no more. We reached out to Ian Watt, cofounder and trustee of Aberdeen charity