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24/8/2007
Blas Festival 2007 Celebrating Highland Music 31 August - 8 September 2007
The leading Gaelic and Traditional music festival in the Highlands has published its 2007 programme of events detailing 53 shows across 48 venues in the region. The BLAS festival www.blas-festival.com will host an array of homegrown and internationally-renowned musicians from 31st August - 8th September and is a highlight of the Highland 2007 programme.
23/8/2007
Blas Festival Presents Flook and Anam At Thurso High
One of the highlights of this years Blas Festival is the fact that two renowned groups will be playing at Thurso High School on Tuesday 4th September. Tickets range from �5 for children/school pupils, �10 for Senior Citizens and �12 for adults.
Weekend Saxophone Course At Lyth With Carole Sutherland
Held in the stunning Lyth Arts Centre near Wick, Caithness, the Carole Sutherland Saxophone Course offers the opportunity for saxophonists of all ages and levels the chance to learn and perform with others in a supportive and relaxed environment. To attend the Course you don't have to be a whizz kid on the saxophone although some playing experience would be helpful! The Course will begin on Friday 28th September at 8pm with a short recital given by Carole Sutherland (saxophone) and Laura Baxter (piano).
'Educating Rita' At Mill Theatre, Thurso - 23rd - 25th August 2007
Thurso Players take to the stage again later this month in what has been one of their busiest years for amateur productions. The latest offering, 'Educating Rita', directed by Iain MacDonald, is a play for two characters and is set entirely in a lecturer's office at a Liverpool University.
Get that Fiddle Out And Join The Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey Reel Society
Tuesday 28th August sees the start of a new season for the Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey & Reel Society. Old and new mebers are invited to get the instruments tuned up and come along when practice starts again at the Ormlie Lodge club, Thurso.The Lost Forest - Puppet Theatre For Children Over 5 and Families
Lyth Arts Centre brings the wonder of Puppet Theatre to Caithness for children over 5 and families. Indigo Moon theatre group specialises in this art form and is wonderfully entertaining.
15/8/2007
Caithness Community Leisure and Sports Facilities
The future of Highland Council owned Community Leisure and Sports Facilities in Caithness is under review. The Highland Council is providing the opportunity for discussion of the outline proposals.Caithness Arts Festival 8th - 22nd September
The Caithness Arts Festival runs 8th to 22nd September 2007 and is packed with events around the county. See the full programme at - http://www.caithnessarts.org.uk/10.html.
ULTIMATE SUCCESS FOR LOCAL BAND - Liquid Blue
Local band Liquid Blue have made it through to the semi finals of 'The Ultimate Chill', a Nationwide wide contest for performers of original compositions. Competition was fierce, with over 70 submissions in total received from demo CDs and from the four regional heats held in Wick, Dundee, Haddington and Fort William throughout the summer.Thurso Live Music Association Season Of Concerts 2007 - 08
If you enjoy classical music but do not have the chance to get to live performances you can catch a few by joining Thurso Live Music Association. The annual membership for the coming year is �40 and for that you get eight concerts making bargain price of only �5 per concert.Latest From Caithness Arts
From Linda Hutton Caithness Arts Co-ordinator Email adnil72[AT]googlemail.com 5 August 2007 First up - the Caithness Arts Festival will be taking place from the 8th - 2nd September. We have around 40 events happening including exhibitions, performances, workshops and parades covering all art forms.4/8/2007
BLAS FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 53 SHOWS ACROSS 48 HIGHLAND VENUES
The leading Gaelic and Traditional music festival in the Highlands has published its 2007 programme of events detailing 53 shows across 48 venues in the region. The BLAS festival will host an array of home grown and internationally-renowned musicians from 31st August - 8th September and is a highlight of the Highland 2007 programme.25/7/2007
Sold Out Edinburgh Festival Show Heads For Orkney and Banchory
For the first time, this August Edinburgh International Festival takes a Festival show on a short tour around Scotland as part of an initiative from new Edinburgh International Festival artistic director Jonathan Mills. The Edinburgh International Festival hit Beowulf - the medieval epic story told by vocalist and performer Benjamin Bagby - will tour to Banchory on Friday 10 August and Orkney on Monday 13 August.
Crimson Tide At Skinandis 27 July 2007
One of the norths great bands are playing once again at Skinandis on Friday 27th July 2007..
'The Loch of Mey Monster' Poem and Art Competition Exhibition at the County Show
A number of children around the County were thrilled to be awarded special framed pictures and certificates signed by the author and artist at the end of term assemblies. The competition was to draw the best picture or write the best poem about the monster.
Folk And Jazz At The Mill Theatre, Thurso With Landermason
Northumbrian based duo Landermason will be performing at Thurso's Mill Theatre next week as part of their extensive UK tour, promoting their latest album release, 'The Reason'. The song-writing duo of Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, saxophone, whistles, clarinet and recorder) and Paul Mason (vocals & guitars) have developed a unique sound displaying their undoubted talents as musicians.
12/7/2007
Caithness Bands - Why Not Enter The Ultimate Chill' Best Band Competition At Wick?
The Ultimate Chill - Dundee's premier music, arts and dance festival and this year the festival is opening up their Best Band Competition to entrants from all over Scotland. Demos with contact details should be sent to Best Band Competition, The Workshop, 205 - 207 Hilltown, Dundee, DD3 7AF by 27th July.
8/7/2007
The 2007 Big Gig At Thurso - Friday 10th August
The Big Gig returns once more to Thurso thanks to the Thurso Town Improvements Association on Friday 10th August. Non-stop music from a huge line-up of bands from 2.00pm until 11.45pm.
1/7/2007
Rock School In Thurso For 3 Days - Book Your Place If Aged 13 - 18
ROCK SCHOOL - THURSO - 3 DAYS - 11-13 JULY A great opportunity to: work with professional rock musicians, including John a former keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne write and record your own music perform with others Whether you play in your bedroom or are in a band, you are interested in sound recording/production/promotion, you can sing, or just want to have some fun with other like minded people then call Maureen on 01847 805218 to book your place, you must be aged 13-18 - places are limited. The event is sponsored and hosted by Careers Scotland, HIE and the Highland Council..20/6/2007
Scorrie Strories - 'Ghost Walk' round Wick - Tuesday 26th June
Hot on the heels of this weekend's major maritime event in Wick and Lybster, with visits from the Moray Firth Flotilla, pupils from Wick High School are preparing to make a unique creative response to their home burgh's history and heritage, to be performed next Tuesday. The pupils are members of an after-school drama club run by Eden Court's Caithness & North Sutherland Drama outreach worker, David Hunter, who has worked with many other local groups since taking up post two years ago.
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