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V&A at Dundee already becoming part of city's cultural life
A meeting in the city has heard connections are already being forged between the V&A at Dundee and the city's cultural and academic networks. (...)
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Alfie Boe stars at BBC Proms from Dundee
British tenor Alfie Boe headlined the Scottish finale to this year's BBC Proms in Dundee on Saturday. (...)
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The show must go on — operatic group beats fire alarm by staging show finale in the car park
It's accepted wisdom in theatre-land that "the show must go on" — and that certainly proved true for Perth City Operatic Group this week as they finished a performance in a car park. (...)
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Edinburgh Tattoo performance an honour — and a surprise — for composer
Millions of people have heard a tune written by a Dundee pipe band leader. (...)
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'No room for complacency' — education director demands more from Dundee schools
Dundee schools have been told they need to make greater efforts to improve exam results. (...)
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Thousands turn out to enjoy Arbroath's Sea Fest
More than 30,000 people lapped up two days of fabulous attractions, performances and displays in Arbroath's Sea Fest maritime heritage celebration at the weekend. (...)
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Headlines transformed into art as part of D-AiR's Dundee Live festival
If you are walking round Dundee over the next week and you see newspaper billboards that contain unconventional headlines, passengers laughing to themselves on a bus while listening to headphones or people dancing in the street, the chances are you'll have stumbled upon the first Dundee Live public art and performance festival. (...)
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Perth Theatre unveils varied schedule
From shipwrecked shores to Glasgow tenements, Beirut bunkers to the glamour of Hollywood, the new season at Perth Theatre promises to take audiences on an exciting journey. (...)
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Singing dream over but vision remains for Montrose singer Jenna White
One woman's dream of making the Hollywood semi-final of a global singing talent search is over — but she has vowed to continue to follow her dream of becoming an international star. (...)
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Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross relishing Dundee return
Ricky Ross will play the first gig in the newly-refurbished Gardyne Theatre in Dundee. (...)
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Rumer has it that star will perform in Dunkeld
One of the world's fastest-rising stars is set to follow appearances at the Glastonbury Festival and Royal Albert Hall by interrupting her busy schedule, which includes Glastonbury Festival, and the Royal Albert Hall, playing at the 200-capacity Birnam Arts Centre in Dunkeld. (...)
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East Neuk Festival takes in even more breathtaking venues
If there's one thing about the East Neuk Festival, it's always looking ahead. Each year's individual programme is lovingly crafted to highlight some of the best classical music in the repertoire. (...)
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Dundee Rep's Sweeney Todd wins pair of national critics awards
Dundee Rep again shone in Scotland's theatre awards by winning the prize for the best male performance and sharing the honour for the best music and sound — both with the acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. (...)
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Bow regard — Nicola Benedetti talks to The Courier
Nicola Benedetti is a woman of her word. In the midst of one of her busiest years ever — and that's saying something — she is coming to Dundee to take part in the second City of Discovery Charity Concert as guest soloist, playing with the RSNO in virtuoso music for the violin by Max Bruch and Pablo Sarasate. (...)
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Laura McGhee on her Arbroath Suite and the City of Discovery Charity Concert
The second City of Discovery Charity Concert takes place in the Caird Hall, Dundee on June 4. Helen Brown spoke to Angus-born Nashville resident Laura McGhee about performing on home territory — and the inspiration behind her Arbroath Suite. (...)
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Glenrothes area's recycling on par with San Francisco
Areas of Fife that received a fourth rubbish bin as part of a region-wide rollout have reported some of the highest recycling rates in the world, according to new research. (...)
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Adam Ant finally unplugs the jukebox as Fat Sam's heckling wears thin
Adam Ant stormed off the stage in a huff at Fat Sam's in Dundee, despite the crowd chanting for a third encore. (...)
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Adam Smith College students put troubles behind them to stage final shows
Performing arts students at Adam Smith College showed they have put the uncertainty of recent weeks firmly behind them as they prepare for their final public performances of the year. (...)
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RSNO Naked Classics ready to reveal the back story
The RSNO is back at the Caird Hall on Thursday, with something just a little bit different. (...)
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Dundee Rep a front-runner at critics' awards
Dundee Rep and The Traverse Theatre Company in Edinburgh have plenty to celebrate in the year's Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland. (...)
