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4/11/2024
Only 4 tickets Left for Kneecap at Lyth Arts
Of the 80,000 native Irish speakers, 6,000 live in the North of Ireland and three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue.
1/11/2024
Funding For UK's Growth-driving Creative Industries Confirmed In The Budget
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government's commitment to support the creative industries - as part of the Industrial Strategy - recognising the key role it can play in economic growth. Budget funding to help thousands of creative businesses grow across the UK.21/10/2024
Mòd Eireachdail An Òbain A' Còrdadh Ris Na Mìltean Agus A' Bhratach A' Dol Gu Loch Abar Air- Son 2025 Thousands enjoy magnificent Oban Mòd as flag is passed to Lochaber for 2025 
Tha Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2024 a' tighinn gu crìch, an tachartas as motha de a sheòrsa a th' air a bhith ann an còig bliadhna. Bidh tàlantan ciùil bho air feadh na dùthcha agus nas fhaide air falbh a' tighinn còmhla ann am baile seunta an Òbain a' toirt crìoch air an fhèis iongantach naoi-latha.
10/10/2024
Drama Workshops With Wick Players
Introduction to the basics of acting on stage and improvisation. For ages 11 - 16.
9/10/2024
2025 Mòd Goes To Lochaber
The Mòd provides a world-wide platform to showcase of our rich Gaelic and cultural talent and heritage. 10 - 18 October 2025.
7/10/2024
The Caithness Book Festival
The third Book Festival. 11th, 12th and 13th October 2024 CAITHNESS BOOK FESTIVAL at Murkle Hall.
The Nuclear And Caithness Archive Collection Of Thurso Players Programmes And Posters
Thurso Players was formed in 1950 following the closing of the Thurso Dramatic Society, Thurso Dramatic Club and earlier Caithness drama groups that can be traced back to the 1890s. Despite the logistical problems of finding rehearsal and performance spaces the Players thrived, and in 1959 founder member Robin Sinclair offered a building in the old mill complex - if they could make it safe and watertight, which eventually over two to three decades later they were able to.
7/10/2024
Sister Cities Sculpture Arrives Safely From Florida, Inverness
Leader of Inverness and Area Councillor Ian Brown has recently accepted a sculpture designed by art students of Inverness, Florida USA which celebrates the Sister Cities status of Inverness - Florida and Inverness - Scotland. Cllr Brown said: "I am delighted to accept this sculpture which has been gifted to the City of Inverness under the ownership of the Inverness Common Good Fund and curatorship of The Highland Council.
4/10/2024
Stability For The Culture Sector In Scotland - Further detail to be confirmed in budget
The culture sector needs to have stable and supportive financial arrangements in place in order to fulfil its potential, the Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said. In a letter to the Chair of Creative Scotland, Mr Robertson reiterated the Scottish Government's support for the arts and culture sector.Caithness Comics Club With Aimee Lockwood
CYC Comics Club is an opportunity to be creative and learn new ways of storytelling through Comics. Come along to Wick or Thurso Library for our monthly Comics Club sessions with illustrator and comics maker Aimee Lockwood.
A Highland Spaceport Fantasy - From The Province Of The Cat by George Gunn
George Gunn has a play about the rocket range in Sutherland touring - The Fallen Angels of the Moine. A serious subject but surprisingly injected with many humerous points.7/9/2024
Stories Change People, Abstract Ideas Don't
We all love good stories. They don't just entertain us, they define how we see the world and, importantly, how we can change it.
5/9/2024
Review Of Creative Scotland By Scottish Government - Sudden Reversal Of Cuts Policy
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced a review of Creative Scotland to ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector, as part of this year's Programme for Government. The review, which will be the first since the public body’s establishment in 2010, will examine Creative Scotland’s remit and functions as a funding body, and how the overall impact of planned increases in levels of public funding can be maximised to support sustainability in the sector and in participation in the arts.4/9/2024
Chamber Music Scotland Launches: Small Venues Touring Fund
Chamber Music Scotland has launched a new Small Venues Touring Fund to support Scotland-based musicians to tour small venues across the country. Supported by Creative Scotland, the Small Venues Touring Fund will distribute grants of up to £5000 to cover performance fees.
4/9/2024
Programme For Government Funding Restored Announcement: Creative Scotland Response
On 4 September John Swinney announced a reversal of the cut to funding for Creative Scotland. In only two weeks the Scottish Government changed their mind on arts funding.3/9/2024
Ceann-bliadhna Ann An Iomoairt Leasachaidh Na Gàidhlig - Key Milestone In The Story Of Gaelic Development
Tha aon de na prìomh bhuidhnean aig teis mheadhan leasachadh na Gàidhlig bho chionn ùine an impis ceann-bliadhna sònraichte chomharrachadh. ‘S ann air an 7mh Sultain, 1984 a chaidh ainm a chuir ri pàipearan a' stèidheachadh Comunn na Gàidhlig, agus tha CnaG air a bhith aig cridhe an iomairt leasachaidh cànain fad an dà fhichead bliadhna bhon uairsin.
29/7/2024
Creative Scotland Suspends Some Grant Programmes Due To Scottish Government Uncertainty
Creative Scotland has taken the difficult decision to close the Open Fund for Individuals to new applications due to the Scottish Government being unable to confirm release of £6.6m in Grant-in-Aid budget in the current financial year, 2024-25. The Fund will close to new applications from 2pm on Friday 30th August 2024.1/7/2024
Industrial Caithness - Art Exhibition and Story Telling
1st - 13th July 2024 See poster. The storytelling events are live on the website - book your free space at one of the sessions.
30/6/2024
Whittles Publishing - New Book
Hairy-foot, long-tongue - Solitary bees, biodiversity & evolution in your backyard' by David J. Perkins.
13/6/2024
Winners Announced In Prestigious Neil Gunn Writing Competition
People of all ages have been sharing their literary talents by taking part in the Neil Gunn writing competition, with awards being presented to the winning authors at a special ceremony at Strathpeffer Pavillion yesterday (12th June 2024). Taking place every two years, the Neil Gunn Writing Competition is organised by the Neil Gunn Trust in partnership with High Life Highland.
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