Upcoming Events - April 2013 & Beyond

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LIVE @ MAREEL

At Mareel, we love listening to great live music and the venue has been specifically designed with great acoustics in mind. Mareel’s Main Auditorium is the perfect space for any kind of concert, from orchestra to rock band. It can be arranged for a standing show, theatre seating, cabaret seating, or bespoke options - and the sound and lighting equipment are state of the art - all of which means that every gig in Mareel is unique and enjoyable for all who attend. This month and beyond we have a great selection of events lined up in the Auditorium and other spaces in Mareel.

Tickets are available via Shetland Box Office @ Mareel & Islesburgh Community Centre T: 01595 745555www.shetlandboxoffice.org

CAFÉ BAR

At the Café Bar in Mareel we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, rustic dishes and refreshments - the perfect accompaniment to a day out at Mareel. We offer a wide selection of teas, coffees, other hot and cold drinks, bar refreshments, and light snacks, so come along and enjoy a fabulous view, a comfy seat and some delicious food and drink. To find out what bar snacks, tasty breakfasts, brunch, lunch and sweet treats are currently available, please check the board daily or ask our friendly staff. The Café Bar also plays host to regular events which are free to attend, from live music to DJs, the details of which you can find in this booklet.

CAFÉ BAR OPENING HOURS

Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - Sat 10am - 1am

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotlandin association with Shetland Arts presents

ODYSSEYwith support from

TUNESTER

TUESDAY 2 APRILDOORS: 7PM, START: 7.30PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) presents Odyssey, featuring some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians all studying on the BA Scottish Music course in Glasgow. From the gracious notes on the pipes to the respectable resonance of the fiddles, the RCS creates beautiful music at every concert they play.

All in their third year of study, this 7-piece band has extraordinary range and variety. They combine styles from the Isles of Shetland and Lewis, and the North, East, South and West corners of the mainland, to produce some ritzy, innovative and unique music.

The members of this ensemble have a huge number of accolades to their names, including multi gold medallist of the National Mod 2011, winner of the World Pipe Band Championships 2011, plus many other renowned awards. They have also performed in such prestigious venues as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as playing alongside some of today’s greatest Scottish musicians, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, and Dougie MacLean.

£10 / £8

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Shetland Arts presents

with support fromTROPPO FUNK

SATURDAY 6 APRILDOORS: 8PM

START 8.30PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

The Beat are known as one of the biggest bands of the ska and 2-tone movements. They are recognised the world over for a string of hit singles, including Mirror In The Bathroom, Too Nice To Talk To, Can’t Get Used To Losing You, Hands Off She’s Mine and All Out To Get You. Their songs of peace, love and unity fuse ska, pop, reggae and punk rock and their dynamic live show has garnered them a loyal following at home and abroad.

The Beat formed in Birmingham in 1978. Their first single was an arresting version of Smokey Robinson’s Tears Of A Clown, given a completely new feel, and was backed with their own composition Ranking Full Stop.

They released three albums: I Just Can’t Stop It (1980), Wha’ppen (1981) and Special Beat Service (1982), which contained many tracks that demonstrated their more politicised and socially-conscious leanings. All three albums were reissued in the Summer of 2012 by Edsel Records with bonus tracks.

The 2012 line-up features Ranking Roger and Ranking Junior on vocals, Everett on drums plus Andy Pearson, Michael Billingham, Matt Godwin and Steve Harper on sax, keys and guitars.

Support on the night comes from local band Troppo Funk. Describing themselves as “intense funk-fusion at its finest,” Troppo Funk have been playing gigs around Shetland for the past year, including slots at both the Blues Festival and Jazz Festival, and features Norman Willmore on saxophone, Max Tyler on keys, Hayden Hook on bass, Joe Watt on guitar and Lewis Murray on drums.

£18

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KING CREOSOTE

with support from Malachy Tallack

Mercury Prize-nominated Fife singer-songwriter King Creosote, aka Kenny Anderson, is an incredibly prolific and celebrated musician, having released over 40 albums to great acclaim. His collaboration album with Jon Hopkins, Diamond Mine, earned a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 2011, and some of his other well-known LP releases include KC Rules OK, Bombshell and Flick The Vs. He is also a member of the popular Scottish-Canadian supergroup The Burns Unit.

Support on the night comes from local singer-songwriter Malachy Tallack. Malachy began writing and performing in Shetland as a teenager. Since then he has produced four albums and gained widespread praise and attention. In 2007 he was chosen to support the legendary Runrig on their autumn tour,after the band heard Malachy performing live on radio.

£12.50

Ragged Wood Promotionsin association with

Shetland Arts presents

TUESDAY 9 APRILDOORS: 7PM, START 7.30PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

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KLUB REVOLUTION PRESENTS

The UK’s number 1 tribute to Pink Floyd play Shetland for the first time as part of a tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd’s seminal album Dark Side Of The Moon. As well as performing the album in its entirety, MacFloyd will also play many other tracks from Pink Floyd’s back catalogue as part of a stunning two-and-a-half hour show.

MacFloyd will perform as an 8-piece band complete with backing singers and amazing visuals which truly replicate the Pink Floyd live experience. Whether you’re a massive Floyd fan or just appreciate great musicianship, this is a show not to be missed!

£20 (16+)

SATURDAY 13 APRILDOORS: 7.30PM, START: 8PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

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Shetland Folk Society presents

SHETLANDYOUNGFIDDLEROF THE YEARFRIDAY 26 & SATURDAY 27 APRILFROM 9.15AMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

FREE

CONCERT:SATURDAY 27 APRILDOORS: 7.00PM START: 7.30PMMAREEL AUDITORIUM

£6 / £4

Running since 1982and open to under 16s from all over Shetland,

the list of winners of this prestigious competition reads

like a who’s who of young (and not so young now!) fiddle

excellence. There are two main categories; ‘Open’ encompassing

all styles and ‘Traditional’ focussing on the traditional Shetland style. The

overall winner is each year hailed as “The Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year.”

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SUNDAYAFTERNOONJAzzSUNDAY 21 APRIL, 2-5PM

Live jazz in the Mareel Café Bar with NormanWillmore, Max Tyler & Hayden Hook.

MIXOLOGY@MAREELFRIDAYS 9PM-1AM5 & 12 APRIL

Listen to chill-out tunes from our house DJsas you sip on a cocktail.

FILM QUIzTUESDAY 23 APRILFROM 7.30PM

A fun and fiendish film quiz put together by the staff at Shetland Arts for film buffs and novices alike. A small prize will be awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores on the night, but the real prize on offer is the glory!*To enter: £1 per person

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONSTHURSDAYS FROM 7PM4, 11, 18, & 25 APRIL

Come along with an instrument and join in, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.

SINGERS & SONGWRITERS NIGHTSUNDAY 21 APRILFROM 7PM

Monthly Singers & Songwriters night with an Open Mic session and performances by selected local artists.

CAFÉ BAR OPENING HOURS

Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm Thu - Sat 10am - 1am

CAFÉ BAREVENTS FREE*

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upcoming

Shetland Arts presents

VAMMSunday 26 MayDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmMareel AuditoriumNewly formed in 2012, Shetland born Catriona Macdonald (formerly of Blazin’ Fiddles), Perthshire’s Patsy Reid (Breabach) and Norwegian Marit Falt seamlessly create a dynamic yet intimate sound that will take your breath away. Highly recommended for trad fans! Vamm will also play Fetlar Hall on Saturday 25 May at 7pm, tickets for that event cost £12/£10.£16

Shetland Arts presents

SHOOGLENIFTYwith support from VäirSaturday 1 JuneDoors: 8pm, Start: 8.30pm Mareel AuditoriumShooglenifty are one of Scotland’s most unique musical exports, playing an infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as “hypno-folkadelic ambient trad.” They are sure to provide a night in Mareel to remember - so get your dancing shoes on and come along! All ages welcome but under 14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.£16

SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVALThursday 2 to Sunday 5 MayVarious venues, including MareelSee www.shetlandfolkfestival.com for details.

Shetland Arts presents

RODDY WOOMBLEMonday 13 MayDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmMareel AuditoriumFamiliar to many thousands of music fans as the frontman in Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated songwriter and solo performer. As well as songs from his new album released this month, the live set will feature tunes from both his solo albums and several Idlewild numbers. Roddy will be accompanied by a four piece band.£16

Shetland Choral Societypresents

SHETLAND CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERTFriday 17 MayMareel AuditoriumThe Shetland Choral Society annual spring concert.

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Shetland Arts presents

MATTHEW BARLEY: AROUND BRITTENTuesday 4 JuneMareel AuditoriumMatthew Barley celebrates 100 years of Benjamin Britten with an ambitious national tour. In what promises to be a fascinating and intriguing solo performance, showcasing his ever-growing virtuosity as a world-renowned cellist, Barley places Britten’s powerful Third Cello Suite at the centre of a programme which also includes a suite by J.S. Bach, who greatly inspired Britten. The programme also includes solo cello music by Tavener and specially-commissioned new works by Dai Fujikura, James MacMillan and DJ Jan Bang.

Team Malawi VolunteerProject 2014 presents

INFERNO TO MALAWIFriday 14 JuneDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmMareel AuditoriumShetland’s Got Talent winners Inferno - along with their two junior groups Peerie Sparks and Ignite - perform together for the first time in their new home at Mareel. Formed in 2010 under the guidance of Jenny Teale and Mark Wyle, the dance troupe will perform a variety of routines including their award-winning routine and some exciting surprises. This performance is in aid of Team Malawi Volunteer Project 2014 where a group of seven Shetland volunteers will be travelling to Africa in June 2014 to work in schools and help orphans.£8

Shetland Arts presents

PEATBOGFAERIESSaturday 15 JuneDoors: 8pm, Start: 8.30pmMareel AuditoriumPeatbog Faeries are a largely instrumental Celtic fusion band featuring Shetland’s own Ross Couper on fiddle. Their music embodies many styles and influences, including folk, electronica, rock and jazz, but their main influence is traditional celtic music. The band’s unique sound is created through a mix of programmed effects and traditional celtic arrangements, played on bagpipes, fiddles, and whistles. The band have twice won “Live Band of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards and were nominated for “Live Band of the Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. All ages welcome but under 14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.£18

Shetland Arts presents

RACHELSERMANNIWednesday 26 JuneMareel AuditoriumRachel Sermanni is a Scottish folk musician from Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands. Although relatively new to the Scottish folk scene, she has already toured with a number of well-known folk and indie artists. Rachel has been described as “Scotland’s face of folk” and 2013 promises to be an even bigger year for the stunning singer.

Peatbog Faeries “Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries” - The Scotsman. Peatbog Faeries – “where nothing is as it seems and you should always expect the unexpected…. gloriously unpredictable, a band to treasure.” - Froots.

www.peatbogfaeries.com www.adastra-music.co.uk

Tally Ho Entertainmentin association withShetland Arts presentsPAUL BRADYFriday 12 & Saturday 13 JulyDoors: 7.30pm, Start: 8pmMareel AuditoriumSinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Brady is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues, traditional Irish and classic pop styles into his songwriting. His live performances - both solo or with full band - incorporate songs from his extensive back catalogue of 40 years. Often classified as a musicians’ musician, Paul Brady’s songs have been covered by a huge array of major artists including Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Cher and Maura O’Connell, Brookes and Dunne, Joe Cocker and Carlos Santana.£18

Shetland Arts presents

SHETLAND FIDDLE FRENzY 2013Sunday 4 to Sunday 11 AugustMareel & other venuesFiddle Frenzy is Shetland Arts’ week long fiddle school and celebration of traditional Shetland musical culture. This years festival is curated by sisters Jenna & Bethany Reid who grew up immersed in the Shetland fiddle tradition and are now both well recognised in the wider traditional music scene. Fiddle Frenzy is an opportunity to learn the secrets of Shetland fiddle playing from a range of experienced tutors, explore the thriving musical traditions of our unique and beautiful islands, or simply be part of our festival week which is packed with a range of Frenzy Fringe options and evening concerts.The Full Frenzy Package: £400 / £300Week of Classes Package: £325 / £180

Heavy Metal Buffet presents

THE BUFFET 2013THE SHETLAND ROCK FESTIVALSaturday 24 AugustMareel AuditioriumThe first annual all-ages festival celebrating rock and metal of all kinds in Shetland. The Heavy Metal Buffet team describe this event: “There’s been a gap in the market for this type of event ever since the demise of Vunk Fest, and we want to take the spirit of that event and turn it into something even bigger!” The organisers ask any bands interested in playing at the festival to send a short description and a song or two to [email protected]. For regular updates on the lineup, follow www.facebook.com/HeavyMetalBuffet. The first night of the festival will take place in the Lerwick Legion on Friday 23 August.

Shetland Arts presents

SCREENPLAY 2013Saturday 31 August to Saturday 7 SeptemberMareelShetland’s annual film festival is curated by celebrated film critics Linda Ruth Williams and Mark Kermode. It features a feast of film screenings, lectures and panel discussions involving national and international film industry professionals and film academics. Screenplay also has a strong local flavour, provided by the work of local film makers of all ages and an increased commitment to outreach throughout the islands.

Shetland Arts presentsWORDPLAY 2013Saturday 31 August to Sunday 8 SeptemberMareelShetland’s annual book festival has been running since 2001. Welcoming writers of local, national and international renown, Wordplay features a mix of readings, writing workshops, children’s theatre events and book signings offering a unique opportunity for readers and writers to meet with their favourite authors, hear them read their work and answer questions.

APRIL AT A GLANCETUESDAY 2

RCS PRESENTSODYSSEY p3

SATURDAY 6

THE BEAT p4

TUESDAY 9

KING CREOSOTE p5

SATURDAY 13

MACFLOYD p6

FRIDAY 26 & SATURDAY 27

SHETLANDYOUNG FIDDLEROF THE YEAR p7

4 - 25 APRIL

CAFÉ BAREVENTS p8

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4 - 11 AUGUST 2013