What's on in Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire

Boyce Avenue

Boyce Avenue is one of the coolest bands right now who's known for their amazing gift to sing cover songs nearly better than the original. They have performed and collaborated with vocalists like Kina Grannis, DeStorm, the Jabbawockeez, among many others. Their music is truly amazing, but what sets them apart is their overall sound that makes them sound so original despite the fact that they're singing covers. They've toured across countries like the Philippines and Britain, and they make frequent visits to both at the same time. They are definitely going to come back here in Britain pretty so…

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher is an English musician and singer songwriter famous for his backing vocals and song writing for the band Oasis, which was formed with his brother Liam Gallagher in 1991. Noel’s time with Oasis had always been turbulent especially during the Britpop scene in the 90’s. In 2009 just before a gig, a fight began between the brothers and Liam was reported to have broken Noel’s guitar and stormed off. This concert and their European tour was cancelled and a statement was released saying the “band doesn’t exist anymore”. Noel has now formed a new band called Noel Gallagher’s High Flying…

Achieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.…

Madonna

Record-breaking artist Madonna is no stranger to controversy, but as the world's top selling female recording artist of all time, it's no surprise that Time considered her to be one of the 25 most powerful women in the past century. With hit records including Like a Virgin, Papa Don't Preach, Vogue, and Frozen under her belt, if you don't know at least one of her songs then you've been living under a rock for thirty years. Known for reinventing herself time and time again to win over new fans, 2012 sees Madonna embark on her world tour, with live shows at venues in 26 cities across Europe, w…

Francis Martin Patrick Boyle ('Frankie') is a popular Scottish-born comedian, famed for his dark humour and fairly pessimistic outlook. He has enjoyed TV success as a permanent panellist on 'Mock the Week' and has featured also on 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and 'Argumental'. In 2009 he published 'My Shit Life So Far' and continues to entertain live audiences with his comic improvisations and political satire.…

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh once again hosts one of the World's most spectacular entertainment events as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws together a host of creative talent from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and the year of Creative Scotland. As ever, the emphasis is on sheer scale, colourful tradition, music, movement and spectacle with the show looking forward to delighting an international crowd with a rich story and setting. In the glowering twilight, Edinburgh Castle slumbers, resting, waiting for nightfall and for the footlights that w…

At 24 years of age, Kevin Bridges is one of the most popular up and coming comedians in the country. His big break came at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he won the 'So you think you're Funny' competition. Bridges has since gone on to appear on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Road Show and 'Live at the Apollo'. He is currently touring Scotland and N. Ireland and has released 'Kevin Bridges: The Story so Far ...Live in Glasgow' on DVD this year.…

Marc Almond

Marc Almond is currently on tour celebrating 30 years in the music business, he has recently released his album 'Varieté' which is the first recording of his own work for 10 years. He first rose to fame in the duo 'Soft Cell' which sold over 30 million records and was loved for its syth/pop sound. Marc Almond embarked on his solo career in 1984 and continues to write and make music regularly.…

Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue is a Scottish band formed in 1985 in Glasgow. The band’s name was taken from Steely Dan’s song Deacon Blues. They released their debut album Raintown in 1987 which was widely praised as the bands finest work. The album referred to the struggles of everyday life in the inner city. The city that the album refers to is Glasgow. The album was reissued in 2006 as part of Columbia’s Legacy Edition series. The band split in 1994 and reformed in 1999. Deacon Blue are still performing and have played at the Echo Arena in Liverpool in July 2011. Their official website have recently released …

Joan Armatrading

Described as Britains First Lady of Song, Joan Armatrading has been nominated for a Grammy Award on no less than three occasions. Possessing an extremely unique voice and strong rhythmical acoustic guitar, she is touring again in concerts that will delight audiences with her hits such as Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot and Lovers Speak.…