Shetland-Music.com

Young Shetland jazz stars of the future present a short concert at 7.15pm at the Town Hall on Sunday 27th April.

The 27th Young Fiddler of the Year winners were announced at the Garrison Theatre on Saturday 19th of April after 2 days of competition.

Irish influenced 'Scaldin Bragg' won Captain Flints "Battle of the Bands 2008" on Saturday night, beating fellow finalists 'Amnesia' to the top spot.

A new report has concluded that the Creative Industries are worth £25 million a year to Shetland's economy.

Shetland Arts have been running the popular traditional music Youth Sessions at The Lounge Bar in Lerwick for the past five years. Due to the number of parents and adults who come along and join in with the young players, these events have now developed into the "Family Sessions".

Saturday night (29th March 2008) was without doubt a night with 'Attitude' in Lerwick's TA Hall when young promoters group 'Attitude Promotions' successfully unleashed their first gig to over 200 young Shetlanders.

Jo Barlow, experienced musician and Alexander Technique teacher, is holding workshops on Wednesday 2nd April in the Waterside Suite at the Clickimin Centre. The workshops aim to help musicians to release tension, improve posture and enhance performance.

Mareel - Shetland's proposed new cinema, music and education venue - took a major step nearer reality today (27th March 2008) when it was awarded a £2.1m capital development grant from the Scottish Arts Council National Lottery board.