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STUDENT LOCK IN On the night of Friday, 23rd of September, Buchanan Galleries will be the place to be.

Students can get up to 30% off at this year’s Buchanan Galleries Student Lock In, and also bag tons of free stuff.

The shopping centre will open up to the students of Scotland for a night of partying and shopping like no other, with brilliant discounts in your favourite shops

and prizes, live music, and again, free things!

To guarantee entry on the night, one must just simply sign up. The Student Night has partnered up with Student Beans to make sign up even easier. But places for this night are going quickly, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.

In addition with freebies and discounts,

if you sign up before the 17th of September, you could bag yourself a £100 gift card to spend on student night – there’s going to be 10 winners, and one could be you.

The annual lock in will take place from 6pm to 9:30pm where students can take advantage of exclusive, student only access which will include massive discounts at top stores.

Last year the lock in has teamed up with Student Recommended – the city’s essential city guide – which meant more discounts on more items, and overall, a brilliant lock in! This is especially the place to be for freshers this year – get

your first true experience of student life, discounts and freebies! Last year there were discounted drinks on the evening for students, and there was live music on the night too. DJ’s from top clubs like Kushion, Viper and the Shimmy Club will be there, creating the ultimate party atmosphere for partyers and shoppers.

When signing up to bag a place for the night, make sure to have proof that you’re a student – either your student card or confirmation of your place at your college or university.

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Every Monday, you will have the chance to play in the Malone’s Madhouse Quiz Night, and win prizes such as a little holiday in a B&B in Edinburgh for four.

This quiz launches on the 12th of September at Malone’s Bar on Sauchiehall Street, and will take place every Monday! If you can’t get along at least once, then you’ll probably have no idea what you’re missing out on.

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Scotty T from TV’s The Geordie Shore will be helping launch Malone’s Lovely Tuesdays on Tuesday, 13th of September.

Console games, board games and even mobile games – the Gaming Society is sparing nothing for their 12 hour gaming marathon on the 16th of September.

Entry for the gaming marathon is free, but if any GCU students to bring along non GCU friends, then they will have to pay a small entry fee. However, it’ll be worth it for a night of hard core gaming!

This event is for active wristband holders only, and transport to Airspace in Stewartfield in East Kilbride will be provided. Those going should meet at the Student’s Association at 7pm, and the bus will leave at 7:15pm.

This is a fun one, and you can even get a bit of exercise out of it!

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ALL NIGHT LIVE MUSIC

Back to Malone’s Bar once more, but this time for live music all night long!

On Friday 16th and Saturday 17th, live bands will the rock on for the whole night.

For anyone who loves a good gig, and wishes never had to end, this if for you.

Enjoy some drinks and listen to live music until you literally can’t take – or stay until the bar runs out of bands!

Starting at 7pm each night, there will be £1 shots and £1.50 mixers. What’s not to like?

CASCADA

AT VERTIGO Cascada, AKA probably the first taste of dance music you got as a kid, is coming to Vertigo at the Union on September 13th, and will be playing from 8pm.

German singer of Everytime We Touch has been performing since she was 17 and she’s basically been a worldwide phenomenon since 2004, and now she’ll be gracing Strathclyde’s Union with her lovely presence.

As an adult going into University, go listen to Cascada for some nostalgic vibes that you can actually dance to.

THE HEADPHONE DISCO

Barony Bar at the Union invites you to rock on with headphones on, on the 15th of September from 8pm.

Participating in a headphone disco, or a silent party, is kind of weird at first. Watching one as an outsider, however, is even weirder.

At headphone parties, everyone wears wireless headphones and listens and dances to music together. This means anyone who isn’t wearing a pair of headphones can watch a room full of people dance in silence, which is pretty odd, really. But once you’re in there, it’ll be great fun!

Never been to a silent party? Well, lucky you, Fresher! Now’s your chance to get stuck in.

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Pokémon Go, Guitar Hero and Cards Against Humanity will all be there for you to play, and there will be snacks and pizza for the tireless and hungry gamer.

You can tumble or jump around in the freestyle arena – Airspace is good fun that you definitely don’t want to miss this Fresher’s.

Well now this lively band will be appearing at the Union for Freshers, and it’s going to be a show you won’t want to miss.

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From Friday, 8pm at the Student’s Association Bistro, you can come along, free of charge, and play whatever you want! There will also be tournaments at the marathon, and prizes to be won.

Got yourself an active wristband? If the answer is yes, then on Tuesday 13th of September, you can bounce on into Airspace for free!

Grimshaw will be welcoming everyone to the beginning of something brilliant at the Union on September 10th – kick start Freshers, head along and see what’s in store!

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AIRSPACE

When this band was first formed in 2009, it went by the name “The Groves”, but now Lawson is a name that everyone knows (their name Lawson, by the way, is inspired by a Dr David Lawson who performed brain surgery on lead singer Andy Brown, which saved his life). The band found its beginning in the UK, where the band played the Wireless Festival.

He’s been with Radio 1 since 2007, host of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show since 2012 and he’s even been a judge on The X Factor, and now he’s coming for Strathy.

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Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw will be welcoming you to Freshers Week on September 10th from 8pm until 3am!

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The platinum selling pop-rock band Lawson will be at Vertigo from 9pm on September 12th until 3am, and then they’ll even be at the after party.

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The 28-year old Geordie was the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 17, was a member of Ex on the Beach’s season four cast, and even made a cameo appearance on the hit Australian soap opera, Neighbours. He’ll be partying from 7:30 at Malone’s Bar on Sauchiehall Street, and you can expect to hear modern hits, clubs classics and of course, some good old cheesy pop music.

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If you watch Game of Thrones you probably know that it’s basically a rule to watch the opening credits at the start of every episode (because there’s always little Easter eggs hiding!), and that singing along to the opening theme is completely necessary. It’s a brilliant theme, and equally amazing in the form of fast paced dance music. Ya boy Hodor knows, and the door will be held open for those who wish to attend the Rave of Thrones.

Thrones fan or not, you should definitely jump along to Veritgo (in the Strathclyde Student Union) on the 16th of September at 8pm. Kristain Nairn, who plays Hodor, will be waiting with his now famous DJ set. When his watch

by Holly Fleming begins, you know you’ll be partying all night. His tracks are Twitter: @hol7ly hotter than wildfire! h.fleming@tsaglasgow.com

“One of the only places on Bath Street that feels authentic”

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The quirky rum bar was brought to Glasgow with the aim of standing out and offering something a bit different and with the recent rise in popularity for rum and rumbased cocktails, the team behind it thought a specialist bar was exactly what Glasgow needed – and they were right.

Each member of the small team of five has brought their own different skill sets to the bar, they’ve worked everywhere from high end cocktails bars and popular nightclubs to 5 star hotels and busy kitchens.

All of this experience, plus their love for Cuban partying and Caribbean drinking means they know exactly how to create tasty food, a brilliant atmosphere and obviously expertly made drinks and it’s easy to understand why the bar was recently described as “one of the only places on Bath Street that feels authentic” by a patron.

With over 80 different types of rum, the majority of which are sourced from local companies, they have an exceptional range of random rums from around the world and a constantly changing cocktail list which includes top quality rum cocktails and rumbased twists on some of our favourite classic drinks to ensure there is something on offer to suit every taste.

For those new to the delights of rum, the staff are understandably pretty well-versed on the subject and can provide tasting notes and anecdotes about every rum they have on offer and will recommend cocktails depending on your preferences.

Once you’ve found your new favourite tipple, tuck into one of their delicious Caribbean and Cuban-influenced dishes or one of their brilliant award-winning pizzas.

If you head over between 5pm-8pm from Sunday-Thursday and take our exclusive voucher with you you’ll be able to grab one of the best pizzas in Glasgow for free when you buy any drink, if that’s not an excuse for a cheap night out I don’t know what is.

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In association with GULGBTQ+, Glasgow University Union will bring you a powder paint fused night on the 11th September – what better way to start off Freshers Week. So head along and raise those colourful hands in the air and let yourself go, as you open the week in style!

Venue: Hive, 10pm – 2am.

Not Included in Freshers’ Pass.

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On Monday, you are in for a real treat, as the amazingly talented Britain’s Got Talent Winner LANCE CORPORAL RICHARD JONES is coming to baffle you with his magic show. After which, Radio 1 DJ DANNY HOWARD will provide some absolutely astonishing anthems!

Venue: Debates Chamber, 9.30pm – 10.30pm Included in Freshers’ Pass.

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Edinburgh born Nina Nesbitt, best known for her single, “Stay Out”, which peaked at No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart in April 2013, will be tearing the roof down on 15th.

She will be joined by Dundee based rock band Model Aeroplanes and Glasgow’s very own Ali Robertson.

Venue: Debates Chamber, 8.30pm – 11pm.

Included in Freshers Pass.

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KRISTIAN NAIRN AKA 13 HODOR FROM GAME OF THRONES! WITH SUPPORT FROM THAT DRUMMER THAT DJ

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DJ FRESH!

WITH SUPPORT FROM TONGUES

Yes that’s right, the real Hodor from Game of Thrones is taking over the decks in Qudos for an amazing DJ Set that you DO NOT want to miss! With support from the incredible That Drummer That DJ (look them up, you won’t be disappointed) get down early and prepare to have the time of your life.

Having just had a #1 single with Sigala, hits with Ella Eyre and Adam F, and an incredible back catalogue of belters such as ‘Gold Dust’ and ‘Hot Right Now’, DJ Fresh is going to be incredible. This will be a highlight, and you don’t want to miss it.

Venue: Qudos, 9pm – 2am

Venue: Qudos, 9pm – 2am

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GSA SOCIETIES FAYRE

Flock to the Assembly Hall for a whole day of local artistic goodness and kick start your creative year in the best way. Nearby charities, galleries and artists, as well as all GSA Student societies, will be occupying the space from 9am until 4pm on this day where freebies, information packs and abundant inspiration will collect.

Refreshingly so, this event is exclusively for students and cultural venues to show off all the work they do in Glasgow. There won’t be any larger profit organisations there, so you can bask in the knowledge this is event is strictly Glasgow – all Glasgow. Venue: Assembly Hall, 9AM

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If you’ve never been to a headphone disco before then you absolutely have to come down to this one. It really needs to be experienced to be understood. If you have, then you know how much fun they are! There’s a whole load of giveaways and competitions brought to you by Coors Light for what promises to be a great night.

Venue: Qudos, 9pm – 2am

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FRESHERS BALL

The shining diamond of your Freshers’ Week will forever be the Freshers’ Ball. Don your black tie attire (or don’t – it’s entirely optional) and see the QMU transformed into a magical wonderland of fairy lights and bubbly! Free drinks reception from 8pm (while stocks last), a ceilidh, casino tables, live music, karaoke hosted by the amazing Tom Harlow, and DJ Gerry Lyons keeping you dancing until the wee small hours!

Venue: QMU, 8pm – 1am.

Venue: Qudos, 7:30pm – 11:30pm

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The infamous Insane Championship Wrestling is coming to the QMU – Presenting ‘University Challenge’ with Scumbag College vs Insane University! This is going to be a spectacle not to be missed – and an exclusive opportunity to watch ICW at its best, before they make their SSE Hydro début this November.

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INSANE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING!

Dausgaard& Volkov& Pintscher& Wilson& Runnicles.

Meet Our New Line-Up of Conductors at Glasgow City Halls from 22 September.

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Venue: Vic Bar, 11PM – 3AM Ticket Price: Free

Another Assembly Hall diamond: this car boot-style sale is for students… without cars or boots. Pay for a pitch and keep everything you make. There’ll be a ton of interesting, useful and one-of-a-kind things up for grabs – a lot of which you might actually need. When students move home after university, many of us are keen to rid our parental houses of any sign of our previously happy and more independent way of life. No longer do we need our own pots and pans, loo roll stands or impressive shot glass centre pieces but you do. So get along pronto and buy everything you need for half the price. Make your own memories.

Venue: Assembly Hall, 11:30 AM Price For Stall: £5 GSA / £10 NON GSA

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HEADPHONE DISCO

This is a harvest themed night showcasing the best student DJs and performers the GSA has to offer. Expect wicker man-inspired performances, live music and DJs to celebrate a good crop and an even more successful harvest. As well as this being a guaranteed night to remember, it’s also important to note that all DJs playing will be students, or have been students at some point. These are some of the best up-and-coming musicians around and they’re practically your neighbours.

Inspired much?

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Freshers week is all about those fayres. The Assembly Hall will once again become a space for local businesses, companies and gyms to showcase their services at the GSA. Companies thrive on the student population’s services, so freebies are guaranteed – everything from pizza to glamourous goodie bags full of vouchers, t-shirts, cash prizes and sweeties. Come prepared with your email address so that you can sign up to everything that tickles your pickle and start reaping those rewards.

Open to all students. (And take a plastic bag!)

Venue: Assembly Hall, 9am

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The Mackintosh Architecture Students Society (MASS) is hosting their annual freshers week ‘subcrawl’ again and it’s set to be killer. For those of you who are unsure exactly what a ‘subcrawl’ entails, allow us to fill you in. Glasgow’s subway system has a very simplistic circular nature in comparison to London’s overly-complex one. However, Scots have realised that this is an asset. Join the party at Vic Bar, take the subway one stop and find the nearest pub. Repeat until you are no longer able to navigate the one-way subway system. All students welcome.

Venue: Vic Bar, 11PM – 1AM

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BEACH PARTY

Potterrow is going totally tropical for this year’s Beach Party. The mighty P-Row is being transformed into the Caribbean for their annual Beach Party Bash! Dress in your best Caribbean beach gear, whether your style is Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts or Bermuda shorts, head down and shake your coconuts with the resident DJs, surf simulator, steel drum band, mermaids and beach bums! Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

FREE WITH WRISTBAND/NO WRISTBAND £10 (on the door) 9pm – 3am, Potterrow

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P-row, The Row, Potterrow – whatever you want to call it! – hosts the most popular club night ever, THE BIG CHEESE! We just know you will love it! They will introduce you to the rest of your student life and proudly present Reggie and Bollie to raise the roof at the first Big Cheese of the Semester! After taking the X Factor by storm and being signed to Simon Cowell’s record label, the Big Cheese can’t wait to welcome them to help them kick off Welcome Week at Potterrow. WE <3 CHEESE! Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

AROUND THE WORLD PARTY

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GAME OF THRONES RAVE

FT. KRISTIAN NAIRN (HODOR)

The white walkers and their army of dead descend upon Edinburgh, with little time before the impending apocalypse reaches Potterrow. To that end, the small council has decided to throw a huge party for its citizens, allowing them to celebrate their last few days before doom in true Freshers’ style. The only man with the strength, honour and dedication that is required to hold off the hordes of winter, has stepped forward to carry the heavy responsibility, providing the soundtrack to the Game of Thrones Rave, It’s everyone’s favourite one worded hero; the mighty HODOR. Oh, this is going to be one epic party! HOLD THE DOOOOOOR!

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The Row are throwing you a massive welcome party, so grab a friend and channel your inner Phileas Fogg. They encourage you to customise your wardrobe, dressing in keeping with the travel theme and throw some shapes in Potterrow, global style! Joining you on the dancefloor will be Geordie Shore’s Scotty! Flying in from MTV, Scotty will be there to dance the night away with you and get his selfie on! Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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The University of Edinburgh’s Old College quadrangle will once again be transformed into an open air cinema for a series of screenings of cult classics and film favourites.

As well as enjoying the atmospheric surrounding of the Old College, relish the opportunity to bring a picnic and watch classic films under the stars on the quad lawn.

9pm – 3am Potterrow

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A night of A-list comedy from some of Scotland’s best standups, including Des Clarke – Capital FM, Fern Brady – 8 out of 10 Cats, Russel Howards Stand up Central and Christopher McArthur-Boyd – Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist.

Floorplay Events present QMUSU’s official student night LOVE Wednesdays. What better way to kick off the year than with a DJ set from Marvin Humes, presenter of Capital FM’s UK Top 40. The former JLS member turned DJ will be at WhyNot for one night only!

FREE FOR WRISTBAND HOLDERS £3 WITHOUT WRISTBAND 9pm – 12am, at Maggie’s

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If you’re looking to make the most of Fresher’s week at Napier, the first event on the calendar at the Union Bar (upstairs at the Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate) is a free brunch for all student card holders between 12-2pm on Monday the 5th of September. There’s no catch, just show up and start your week with some free fuel courtesy of the student association.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT WARM-UP To mark the first student night of 2016/17, the Union Bar are offering students the chance to prepare for the night ahead how it should be done – with cheap drinks and 2 for 1 pizzas! Pizza will be served between 6pm all the way through to 1am, so there will be plenty of time for you to take advantage of the (partially) free stuff on offer – so why not make the Union your first stop on Wednesday night?

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QMUSU CEILIDH QMUSU’s Freshers Week ceilidh is one of our most popular events. A ceilidh is simply a great Scottish party, don’t worry if you don’t know how to do the dances, you’ll learn them quickly.

This event is open to all QMU students, so bring your dancing shoes and get into the Scottish spirit!

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THE BIG SUMMER BLOWOUT What better way to see out the holidays than with a Big Summer Blowout. Think festival with headbands, henna and a whole day of music from the Floorplay DJs. The outdoor party will offer cocktail and mocktail masterclasses, an afternoon BBQ and the famous Jaeger tent. The best way to wrap up your Freshers’ Week.

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@ LOVE WEDNESDAYS, WHYNOT How do they top Marvin Humes at LOVE Wednesdays the week before? By bringing you the host of Radio 1’s iconic Dance Anthems, Danny Howard. Danny is one of the hottest DJs around. Floorplay Events and QMUSU bring him to Edinburgh for the best student night in town, to give you a night to remember.

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For a remarkable 27th year on the trot, the Napier Freshers’ Pub Crawl will again hit the streets of Edinburgh, and offer new students the chance to tour the vast array of student friendly bars and pubs the city has to offer alongside likeminded alcohol enthusiasts.

Groups leave the Union Bar approximately every 30 minutes up until 8pm. Entry is free with a Freshers’ wristband or £12 on the door, and includes a free Pub Crawl T-shirt and free entry to the after party at Cav. Don’t miss out!

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Head down to Oriam where you’ll meet representatives from all of the Sports Union clubs and activities. You’ll have the chance to find out more information and sign up to relevant mailing lists and training sessions.

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MAGGIE’S CULTURE CRAWL What if there was a way to get out and explore some of the finest cultural hotspots Edinburgh and Glasgow have to offer this September while also helping out a good cause without even thinking about it? Maggie’s Culture Crawl may have the answer.

On Friday 23 September, in aid of Maggie’s Centres – a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing support UK-wide for the 300,000+ people being diagnosed with cancer every year – Culture Crawl Edinburgh, with the support of Brodies LLP, will host a 10 mile adventure through Edinburgh, and invite you to join them.

The tour offers VIP access to a number of cultural landmarks including Fettes College, the Scottish Storytelling Centre, the Edinburgh College of Art and the Scottish National Gallery, as well as featuring performances from organist John Kitchen and the National Youth Choir of Scotland – among others – along the way.

Maggie’s Culture Crawl is also heading to Glasgow for the first time on 7 October, with another 10 mile night time adventure in support of the charity that will take in the BBC Scotland Head Office and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both city culture crawls are ‘Year of Innovation and Design Festival of Architecture’ events and will feature points of cultural and architectural interest, along with musicians, performers and food and drink.

The Edinburgh College of Art have also, as part of the Festival of Architecture, worked with Maggie’s to create a travelling exhibition called ‘Just Incase’, which carries 12 objects selected by 12 people who represent the significant foundations of Maggie’s in Scotland.

The exhibition includes objects from Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Rem Koolhaas, David Page (Page & Park), Richard Murphy, Snohetta, Neil Gillespie (Reiach & Hall), Charles Jencks, Laura Lee, Marcia Blakenham, Sandy Nairne, and a current centre visitor.

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the culture crawls but both are also vital to the care Maggie’s offers. Evidence shows an uplifting environment can reduce stress and anxiety and each Maggie’s centre is always warm and welcoming and staffed with Cancer Support Specialists, Benefits Advisors, Nutritionists, Therapists and Psychologists who are available to offer a programme of support that has been shown to improve physical and emotional wellbeing.

Registration for the crawl costs £25, and all proceeds along with whatever sponsorship you can muster – around £100 is recommended, but not mandatory – go towards helping Maggie’s provide emotional, practical and social support to those and the families and friends of those living with or after cancer in the UK. The centres also allow visitors to talk to professional experts for information and advice, as well as with other visitors who will understand what they are going through.

Maggie’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, along with the opening of its 20th centre when Maggie’s Forth Valley opens later this year. Each centre costs around £590,000 to run per year, and at a time when Maggie’s is expanding to help as many people as possible, they could really use whatever extra help you can provide.

Whether you’re passionate about the issue, just looking to shake off some of that bad karma you’ve definitely generated over the summer, or somewhere in between, why not do what you can to help?

If you’re new to the city, this crawl provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore and get to know some of the finest cultural nooks and crannies it has to offer, and if you’re familiar then it’s a chance to deepen your appreciation for its vast cultural palate. At any rate, if you’re local, get along, enjoy yourself, and help out a great cause.

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Embody the laid-back student look with a pair of mom jeans and a loose cami top. Pair with a pair of Vans and a tote bag to complete the chilled-out look.

So! We here at TSA know how difficult it is going back to uni! Or even just starting new at uni – you’ve got so much to worry about! Meeting new people, getting lost, figuring out if you made the right choices. The last thing we want you to worry about is your outfit choices! Fret not freshers – as we have compiled some killer back to uni looks that will make you stand out for all the right reasons!

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Here’s a list of some of the retailers that give student discount all year round: Topshop, Topman, New Look, Urban Outfitters, Schuh, Boohoo, Missguided, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, Office, ASOS, Jack Wills. by Cassay Baillie

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Finding yourself in a new city can be slightly daunting. Actually, scratch that, when you’re dropped off in a city you’ve never spent much time in alone before and left to essentially start anew and find your way about, it can be bloody terrifying.

Luckily, Glasgow’s a pretty easy city to find your way around in. It’s not exactly the largest city to explore and you’ll find yourself easily navigating the grid system and getting from one part to another fairly quickly, either by public transport or on foot.

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If you’re on foot, we’re sure you know how to work google maps well enough by now to navigate your way around. However, the public transport options are plentiful and can easily get you wherever you need to be.

UNI-CYCLE If you live fairly close to your college or university, a very cheap and healthy way to get about is obviously cycling. However, the initial cost of buying a bike can put some people off, that’s where Uni-Clycle step in. They offer free services/incentives for students, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund, with the aim of taking away inhibition and creating an enjoyable getaway into cycling. They’re keen to challenge the notion that you have to be a ‘cyclist’ resplendent in full spandex to ride a bike and show that anyone can use cycling as a reliable and adventurous way to navigate the city.

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The company works with further education establishments to encourage, promote and support students in the city to choose cycling over motorised travel. The free services the offer include bike loans, with helmet, lock and lights provided; mobile ‘Dr Bike’ bicycle servicing; maintenance classes, one-to-one clycle training sessions and film screenings.

From just £4.50 hourly, you can access one of their hybrid electric vehicles, which are available 24/7 from parking bays across the city and can be booked by the hour, daily or for as long as you require.

They can also take new cyclists on a safe guided tour of the city to allow them to gain confidence and open up the city to help students have new experiences and a new adventure.

With the amount of public transport options available and the fact the city is so compact, many students choose to leave their cars at home when they move to student accommodation and many simply can’t afford the upkeep of their own vehicle and rely solely on public transport.

However, for anyone itching to venture outside of the city who needs convenient access to a car or van, Co-wheels Car Club has a handy solution.

It’s not only a handy and easy to use service but it’s also great for the environment with statistics showing over 12 cars are removed from the roads for every car club car on the street. So if you need quick access to a car and care about the environment, check out Co-wheels.

CITY BUS Although all of our transport options are brilliant for students living in Glasgow, if you’re travelling in from further afield to attend college or University, City Bus offers high frequency services from Milngavie and Duntocher via the West End and Sauchiehall Street so it’ll easily drop you off near your campus.

City Bus also operate the popular City Sightseeing Glasgow buses so if you’re new to the city, grab your uni friends and explore all of the best visitor attractions in the city. The 1 hour 20 minute tour is full of information about the city, its history, architecture and the best places to visit.

With 21 stops that you can hop on and off at, you can explore the city at your own pace with the bus service and as it visits the West End and Merchant City it’s also a great opportunity to find your new favourite watering holes.

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Being a new student attending a new college or University can be difficult, especially if you don’t know the area very well. For all the new students in Glasgow here are three of the best places to go for shopping and beauty.

BUCHANAN GALLERIES Positioned between Glasgow’s famous Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street, Buchanan Galleries is right beside rail, underground and bus stations, providing shoppers with a fabulous shopping experience with the usual clothes and shoes

brands. With a superb choice of 80 quality shops including, John Lewis, H&M, Mango, and Next, it ensures shoppers have the best choice for fashion, clothing, accessories and gifts galore.

THE WEST END Directing you in the general direction of the West End isn’t exactly fair, so we’ll recommend a few of our favourite spots, although we guarantee you’ll wander into some fab spots quickly without our help.

Head on over to Creswell Lane, just off Byres Road, and you’ll find yourself wanting to spend a

full day just oohing and ahhing at all the unique, one-off items on sale from homeware to jewellery, furniture, vintage pieces and plenty of sweet treats. De Courcy’s Arcade in Creswell Lane has a cluster of quirky and curious boutiques, galleries, gift shops, cafes and specialist services, so you’re bound to find whatever you’re looking for.

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You won’t be living in Glasgow for long before you start noticing the incredible colourful tresses kicking about the city, most of these hair creations are likely the work of one of the amazing #Blow salons.

They created the ‘glitter roots’ trend that went viral last year and say they feel most at home creating beautiful, colorful creations and it’s no wonder, they’re incredible at it. However, if crazy rainbow hair isn’t for you they also offer their signature blows and will be able to create any style you’re after.

The style and colour bar is so unlike any other hairdressers with their fully stocked bar and complimentary cocktails, popcorn machine and big screen playing brilliant movies. They’ve just announced that a third salon will be coming soon but for now make sure you visit their Finnieston or Shawlands salons, you’ll have the best hair on campus.

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We could go on and on and on for pages about how diverse, eclectic and vibrant Glasgow is in terms of culture but instead how about we just take a look at some of these facts: Glasgow was named European City of Culture in 1990, it was appointed as a Creative City in 2008, it has been a UNESCO City of Music since 2008 and it’s one of the best cities in the world. Okay, slight disclaimer, we actually made up that last fact – but we’re pretty sure it’s true!

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So if you are new to the city, or you are returning after your summer away, here are some unique and different things to try whilst you are here in the city.

KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY Obviously the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has to have a mention in our top things to do in the city section. The magnificent building opened in 1901 and has been educating and entertaining visitors ever since with one of Europe’s greatest art collections – it’s one of Scotland’s most popular free attractions and is a must see, especially for a day when you’re skint and itching to leave your flat.

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GLASGOW WAKE PARK So here we have something a bit different and something a bit knarley.

Glasgow Wake Park is a System 2.0 wakeboard park based in the City Centre at the Port Dundas Canal. They operate out of the Pinkston Paddle Centre and share all of their first class facilities.

Very similar to snowboarding or skateboarding (but on water) wakeboarding is becoming one of the fastest growing watersports in Scotland.

It is and has become the cool and youthful alternative to water-skiing. So if you are looking for something a bit different to try at the weekend, why not give this a go?

SCOTKART You can experience the world of competitive motorsport and challenge your mates to a full throttle race to the chequered flag!

Millions of people enjoy watching Formula 1 racing, or competing against the Playstation or X Box in a video racing game – few have the opportunity to pull on a racing helmet and line up on the starting grid waiting for the lights to change. Scotkart in Clydebank, Cambuslang and Dundee give you that opportunity! Also, midweek afternoons, students with ID get a 2 for 1 deal.

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Moskito have been doing their stuff on Bath Street for a good 16 years, well before the street’s transformation into the bar mecca it’s become. Their cocktails are awesome, made with only premium spirits and half price Sunday to Thursday. Check out their back yard beer garden, possibly the best outside seating in the city.

200 Bath St.

DA RUM BA No-one knows how to party, and no-one knows rum like the Caribbeans. Bring those two places together and you’ve got quite the new liquor haven.

Adding some salsa vibes to the nightlife scene of Bath Street in Glasgow, Da Rum Ba is a welcome addition to spice things up down that end of the city. Holstering a big love for Cuban partying, Caribbean drinking and live music, Da Rum Ba is here to shake things up. 104 Bath St.

DEESSERTS Bringing to Glasgow, tantalising Italian style Gelato Ice Cream, authentic freshly baked American waffles, mouth-watering French style crepes, melt-in-your-mouth hot and gooey cookie dough, thick & creamy shakes, gourmet coffees and heavenly fresh cakes.

Fancy something different after your Thursday night sesh? Deesserts on Sauchiehall Street is a one stop shop to all your mouth watering dreams.

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SoHo on Miller Street opened in 2008 and rapidly became a Glasgow institution. It’s a New York style cocktail bar and Pizzeria specialising in thin crust classic pizza. The classics such as American Hot and Parma Pizza all feature on the menu but SoHo’s really famous for their Renegade Pizza.

Expect to find pizzas such as Stornoway (with bacon and black pudding), The Mexican Beef (with 24 hour slow cooked chilli brisket, cheddar, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream). Vegetarians will also find choices like jalapeno Popper Pizza and Spicy Eggplant which are packed with flavour.

There is also a wide range of Burgers, Seafood, Steaks, Salads and Pastas such as Spaghetti and Meatballs or Rigatoni

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Arabiatta. Main courses start from £7.95 and there is live music every Friday and Saturday from 9:30pm.

Buck’s Bar at 111 West Regent Street is a new rock n roll bar specialising in buttermilk fried chicken. Buck’s follows authentic southern American recipes where the chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a buttermilk brine and then coated special recipe crust for the tastiest, juiciest free range chicken you’ve ever tasted. Drinks wise there are plenty of craft beers, cocktails and wines available to wash it down.

Buck’s features drinks deals from £2 7 days a week and hosts live music and rock n roll dj’s at weekends.

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Just across from Kelvingrove Museum you’ll find one of the cities newest pizzerias. Just look out for the big red neon mustache outside and you’ll be there. We spoke to owner Francesco a couple of months before it opened and his vision was to create a comfy friendly hang out serving outstanding pizza at a pocket friendly price. He’s delivered all this and more, you’re only talking £8 for the 12 inch house special Pizza col baffo with fresh mozzarella di bufala, fennel salsiciia, prosciutto di parma, rocket and parmesan. You can even go for a half metre long mezzo pizza– share or don’t it’s up to you.

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SEPTEMBER 2016, ISSUE 25

Thankfully when all you new freshers start university and college, the madness of the Fringe will be over and the city will start to feel a bit less manic. Don’t get us wrong, it’s a brilliant, buzzing atmosphere and we hope you got to enjoy it when you arrived but the packed streets and buses can make getting around seem a little daunting for anyone new to the city.

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Now that we’re safely into September you can start exploring Edinburgh properly. Drag yourself away from the wealth of pubs and start visiting its historical and cultural attractions and the surrounding areas, such as the lush countryside and breathtaking Lothian’s coastline.

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Getting around on foot is one of the best ways to enjoy the city at a leisurely pace as you can easily get from the bustling city centre to places like the Royal Botanic Garden in just 20-30 minutes. However, we all know that the Scottish weather is generally miserable and unpredictable so we’ve come up with a guide to some of the best public transport options to get you out of your student accommodation and into the best places in and around the city.

LOTHIAN BUSES Whether you are travelling to college, university, the library, the pub or to meet friends, Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams have a handy Ridacard that allows you unlimited travel on buses, trams, Airlink and NightBus. Serious about providing great service for customers, the 9 Month Student Ridacard has been introduced this year in direct response to your feedback. It can be bought for £390 in September and October – perfect for the new academic year.

As most students know, nights out can get a little hectic but with the free Transport for Edinburgh app you don’t need to worry about missing your bus home. Unfortunately it can’t help with funding your post-night out chippy but it’ll keep your m-ticket safely stored on your phone, meaning you never need to worry about carrying the right amount of change. Download it today at tfeapp.com.

The app is also brilliant for helping new students navigate their way around the city. Fast, responsive maps show all nearby stops and routes, as well as first and last departures, timetables and proximity alarms – it’ll send you a message when you’re approaching an unfamiliar bus or tram stop. It uses real-time information and can send push notifications so you’ll always know when your bus or tram is due. The app gives you quick access to live departure boards for every bus and tram stop in the city.

With the launch of the new 9 Month Student Ridacard, Lothian Buses is offering one lucky student a free Ridacard. To enter, head to facebook.com/lothianbuses or twitter.com/on_lothianbuses and tell them what else lasts 9 months with the tag #BANTer – make sure it’s hilarious as the funniest entry will win.

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PERRYMAN’S BUSES If you’re planning on living at home and travelling into Edinburgh for your studies, you can rely on awardwinning family business, Perryman’s Buses, to get you to your lectures on time.

Since they were established back in 1973, Perryman’s Buses have been operating their extensive route network of bus, tour and coach services covering many towns and villages in North Northumberland, the Scottish Borders, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh and are well respected for their reliable, safe and purse-friendly transport options. The 253 Berwick to Edinburgh route has recently extended the route of its Edinburgh commuter service and operates hourly with increased frequency during peak periods and the company has added extra journeys to Edinburgh’s West End, including Haymarket Station, making it a handy option for students travelling into the city.

Perryman’s Buses also recently announced some happy news for typical phone-addicted students with a new fleet of vehicles serving the 253 route from October which will be equipped with USB charging stations, comfortable seating and free WiFi – the true way to a student’s heart.

If you’re using the service regularly for getting into Edinburgh, you can make great savings with one of their 10 journey tickets which allows customers to make ten trips for a fraction of the original price. You could save up to £26 when travelling into Edinburgh on the 253 route using the 10 journey ticket – Dunbar to Edinburgh is just £35.70, saving you £15; Haddington to Edinburgh is £26.60, saving you £11.10 and Berwick to Edinburgh is £78.00 saving you £26.

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Leaving home for university can be a daunting thing, especially if you are coming from a small town that only has a handful of options for your Saturday shenanigans. Edinburgh is popular with students who want all the benefits of vibrant city life without being overwhelmed by its fast pace. But don’t fret, because we have compiled a list of some of the places worth a visit once Freshers Week is well and truly behind you.

Here we have some of Edinburgh’s most popular student haunts (without naming the obvious ones i.e. Why Not, Silk...) as well as highlighting some important student treasures.

THE MASH HOUSE

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The Mash House is a unique venue located within the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant Cowgate. An extensive space spanning three floors with an array of different functions, from nightclub to chess classes.

It’s essentially a giant multi-functional event emporium.

Three different floors also means the club can feature everything from Techno, House and Bass to Afrobeat Funk and Reggae – so there’s something for everyone!

37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JG

THE THREE SISTERS The Cowgate has long been a place for the people of Edinburgh to socialise, and nowhere more so than The Three Sisters bar. Named in memory of the three MacKinnon sisters who were popular performers in the 1740s, The Three Sisters remains Edinburgh’s gathering social hub. Not to mention the function room upstairs has been transformed into a Beer Hall!

With a projector, multiple HD widescreen TVs, surround sound and atmosphere second only to the stadiums themselves, there’s nowhere better to enjoy all sporting action. Students can also get 2-4-1 main meals 7 days a week.

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52 CANOES This colourful New Town tiki parlour isn’t exactly subtle, but then that’s not the point of these places. 52 Canoes is a ray of Pacific sunshine: bold, bright, and lively.

The cocktails are fruity and fun; with many packing a punch and most are served in the obligatory novelty drinking vessels – there are mugs shaped like Polynesian statues and plenty of paper umbrellas. Perfect for those pre-night cocktails don’t ya think?

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MARY’S MILK BAR Tucked away on the cobbled streets of Grassmarket, Mary’s Milk Bar is a cosy space for you to enjoy the best quality gelato and chocolate in Edinburgh. The key to all Mary’s products is freshness. Mary makes the ice cream every morning until 11am so there are fresh flavours to sample. This also means that the choice of flavours change every single day and can even sell out in the summer months – you better get down there early!

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TSA CITY GUIDE If you’re at all familiar with Edinburgh, you’ll know that the city has a boundless array of cultural mustsees. If you’re completely new to the city, perhaps just starting university there, and not familiar with the city in the slightest, then you’ll probably still be aware that there is something of a boundless array of cultural must-sees, but maybe you don’t have a clue where or how to start exploring them. If you’re of the latter persuasion, then here are a few suggestions.

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The Royal Mile is the obvious starting point. While not quite a mile as the name suggests, the Royal Mile defines the ‘Old Town’ of Edinburgh. The first thing you’ll notice about it is that its old buildings, numerous side streets and décor all have a medieval feel to them, and that’s because it was the epicentre of medieval Edinburgh. Connecting the two Royal residences; Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace, the Mile is drenched in tradition, culture and history like nowhere else in Scotland.

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At one end of the mile, Edinburgh Castle is undoubtedly one of the icons of our country. Dating back to the 12th century, it’s the most popular tourist attraction Scotland has to offer, and even if you’re not historically inclined, it provides visitors with a breathtaking view of the city and its surrounding areas.

At the other end of the Mile is the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Palace is the historical home to Scottish monarch’s such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and is located against the remarkable backdrop of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags, directly in front of the Scottish Parliament.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Moving away from the city’s attractions, the National Museum of Scotland is also located in the city. Having just undergone a £47m renovation, it is regarded as one of the world’s greatest national museums, with 16 galleries and over 8,000 objects, each with its own historically, scientifically or culturally significant story to tell. It includes everything from modern day scientific revelations to obscure vestiges of historical societies. It’s a cliché to say, but clichés are clichés for a reason I suppose: the museum really does have something to capture the attention for everyone, and a culturally educational visit to Edinburgh wouldn’t be complete without taking it in.

EDINBURGH DUNGEON And finally, we have the Dungeons. Bringing together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. The Dungeons offers an hilarious yet scary exeperience for those new to the city. You have to check it out while you’re here.

Of course, this doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the things to do in Edinburgh.

There’s plenty more to see, so if you’re in or around Edinburgh, for your studies or otherwise, be sure to take advantage of its monumental palette of cultural hotspots.

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SEPTEMBER 2016, ISSUE 25 We’re going to take a wild guess that you’ve managed to have a wander round Princes Street by now and have marveled at the typical high street options on offer with River Island, Topshop, New Look, Zara, Primark and all the other usual suspects featuring proudly on that scenic street.

You also don’t need us to tell you to head over to Harvey Nichols on St Andrews Square or House of Fraser on Princes Street for your luxury fashion and beauty needs (or Boots on Princes Street if you’re working with a realistic student budget and are quite satisfied with Max Factor instead of MAC).

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However, if you fancy standing out from the rest of your Freshers and being the first to know about the best wee boutiques and markets in the city we’ve got you covered, here are some of the best places to explore:

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SHOPPING Edinburgh is awash with quirky independent stores, with everything from ALC, who specialise in women’s denim; to Dick’s Edinburgh, who bring together an eclectic selection of menswear, womenswear, homewares and accessories, to the amazing unique selection of handpicked accessories at Hannah Zakari, you’re guaranteed to find a fab gift here and our personal favourite, Go Diva Boutique, which welcomes anyone “looking for an alternative to high street gloom” and features quality vintage clothing from around the world and pieces by talented local designers and independent brands, perfect for anyone looking to fill their tiny student digs wardrobe with unique gems.

BEAUTY The start of a new term is always exciting, especially if you’re a fresher and about to indulge in countless nights out and parties. However, the partying can take its toll, especially on your skin, so we’d recommend popping over to Napiers The Herbalists for lotions and potions to revive tired skin and help banish those alcohol-induced blemishes. We’re also loving The Brotique (see what they did there) which allows gents to stock up on all their grooming products, including a huge range of beard-based items and they also stock books, contemporary men’s clothing and plenty of quirky gifts for the men in your life.

MARKETS One of our favourite things to do in the city is browse the different markets at the weekends, most are like treasure troves with unique and pursefriendly jewellery, amazing art to make the student digs feel a bit more personal and delicious food.

The Stockbridge market is a complete foodie haven and perfect for a Sunday chill day, the Drill Hall Flea Market, held on the last Saturday of every month, has over 50 stalls selling second hand bargains and is the kind of place where you never know what you’ll walk out with and Street Food Fridays at Fountainbridge is the perfect spot for a good chat and great grub after your final lecture of the week.

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PSYCHEDELIC FOREST CARNIVAL Yeah it’s at Kelburn Castle but we’re still counting this as one of our top events because it’s amazing and only about an hour’s drive from Glasgow.

For this one special night on 17 September, embrace the carnival theme and revel in the riot of bass, drums, sound and colour – all complemented by Kelburns Special FX, décor, lighting and “woodland shenanigans”.

Mungo’s Hi-Fi and Junior Dread, Samba

Ya Bamba, Symbiz, Samedia DJs, Mango Park, Maxi Roots & The Northern Cumbia Alliance and the Mighty Oak Soundsystem have all been announced for the event. The festival gets more popular every year, the first lot of tickets released sold out in record time but camping (£53) and non-camping (£45.50) tickets are still on sale, so if you can definitely check out the season-ending party.

GATSBY TEA PARTY AT SLOANS Love afternoon tea? Partial to a spot of dancing now and again? Brilliant, we’ve got just the event for you.

The Gatsby Club, Scotland’s largest 1920s themed cabaret and club night, is launching a brand new event, The Gatsby Tea Party, on 17 September.

OKTOBERFEST AT BIER HALLE Join in with the Bier Halle’s celebration of 500 years of the ‘German Beer Purity Law’ this September weekend and enjoy beer, free hotdogs and pretzels, beer, Schnapps and more beer!

At the Oktoberfest event on 24 and 25 September, you can sample beer from the world’s oldest brewery and enjoy food from their usual menu or the food stalls they are setting up in Gordon Lane. Tickets are £20 per session and include your first stein, plus a free hotdog or pretzel and you can take home your own branded stein glass.

TRAINSPOTTING AT THE CITIZENS THEATRE Back before the hugely successful film adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting, there was a theatre production at the Citizens Theatre that ‘started it all’. Now it’s making its longawaited return to the stage with a new production running from 14 September – 8 October. The novel, which was published in 1993, “defined a generation” and as the world waits patiently for it’s sequel, we can’t wait to finally see it on stage. Tickets are priced from £12.50 – £22.50.

In the decadent setting of Sloans Grand Ballroom, the 1920s themed event will feature afternoon tea and two floors worth of cabaret with singers, dancers, variety acts and more. There’s also a chance to learn the Charleston and enjoy all the sounds of the 20s thanks to the gramophone DJ.

BBC PROMS IN THE PARK Staged on Glasgow Green in the heart of the city, Scotland’s Proms in the Park will once again be a celebration of music of many kinds. So head along on the 10th and enjoy an evening of wonderful open air musical entertainment and share it with live audiences on BBC television and radio.

With performances from actor Greg McHugh, aka comedy favourite Gary: Tank Commander, Leah MacRae, Britain’s Got Talent 2014 winners Collabro and Scottish mezzosoprano Karen Cargill.

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OVER YOUR CITY AND CHECK OUT THESE HOT EVENTS COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER.

FLY OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Edinburgh’s first inner-city outdoor music festival is kicking off on Saturday 24 September with some of the top electronic acts in the genre heading to the city to play at the day-long event.

Taking place at the Ross Bandstand located within Princes Street Gardens, underneath Edinburgh Castle, the festival has an amazing line-up with Detroit Swindle, Theo Kottis, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Harri & Domenic

and Mr. G all confirmed to perform live.

Organised by Fly Club, which hosts events at Cabaret Voltaire and Sub Club, the after party with Theo Kottis and other performers at The Warehouse is also a must attend, with free shuttle buses to the venue if you have a ticket. Other afterparties, hosted by Tweak_ and Karnival have also been organised.

Tickets start at £32.50.

EDINBURGH VINTAGE FESTIVAL There’s two brilliant opportunities to snap up vintage steals this month with the team at Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair bringing their bargains directly to freshers at the University of Edinburgh on 16 September and opening their doors to the masses at the Assembly Rooms on 25 September.

The vintage marketplace features fashion, accessories, menswear, homewares and more and is a great opportunity to snap up some bargains so you can spend your hard earned SAAS on more important things, like nights out and pizza.

RIDING OF THE MARCHES Hey Edinburgh freshers, welcome to the city, it’s lovely eh? What better way to get acquainted with its fascinating history than by checking out the Riding of the Marches, one of the largest public events in the city.

Every September, over 250 horses take to the Royal Mile and the procession acts as a re-

enactment of the return of the Captain of the Trained Band (responsible for keeping order within the City) to Edinburgh with the tragic news of defeat at the battle of Flodden, 1513.

Head over to the High Street for the best views of the riders on 16 September.

AHIR SHAH: MACHINES AT THE STAND Don’t we all want to believe in a future where democracy flourishes and technology liberates us from work, like Ahir Shah? Sadly we also feel powerless to enact change and feel increasingly anxious about the state of the world as he does after getting caught up in the Paris attacks.

However, whilst we share his concerns, he manages to put a hilarious spin on things and we just kind of silently rage about the state of the world. So if you’re just silently seething like us go see Ahir at The Stand on 14 September, you might still hate the state of the world but at least you’ll have had a good laugh about it?

THE EDINBURGH KILTWALK The iconic Kiltwalk takes a beautiful route via Victoria Park, Portobello Esplanade and Holyrood Park. Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Edinburgh and raise money for Scotland’s children’s charities, causes and schools on 18 September.

There are three distances to choose from in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for all ages and abilities. The Wee Wander sets off from Gypsy Brae and covers a little over 5 miles, or for a bigger challenge have a go at the Big Stroll at 13 miles.

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THE ART OF TATTOOING

Let’s face it. Tattoos are cool, they always have been and always will be.

Choosing the tattoo you want is a stressful process for those of us with commitment issues. If you thought marriage was scary, try permanently engraving an idea onto your skin!

There’s hundreds and thousands of styles, symbols and fonts to choose from and it’s essential that you get everything right otherwise you’ll end up with Edgar Allan Poe’s graceful saying, ‘We loved with a love that was more than love’ inscribed down the side of your ribs in size 12 comic sans….it doesn’t quite give the desired effect now does it. It might seem boring to hear that you should only get a tattoo that has a meaning to you, but that doesn’t mean your tattoos have to be boring. Something as simple as having a phrase or symbol that represents a memory you love can look pretty cool and ensures that no-one else will have it.

Having a quote or symbol from your favourite film, song or book seems to be trending right now too with Harry Potter, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Lord of the Rings being the most popular grounds for inspiration. Disney characters are also in demand with people getting their favourite heroes and villains inked onto their bodies and Watercolour designs are

the most popular for colour tattoos right now and have a really summery vibe to them!

Josh, from Subzero Studios has been tattooing for 4 years but got involved in the tattoo scene for 12 years.

“I first got in to tattooing because at the time it was quite elusive, and had a very underground feel which I found very fascinating. In this day and age where it is becoming more socially acceptable, it’s exciting to be able to turn people’s creative influences in to a work of art.

This is why I do what I do. I love all art forms, but am particularly fascinated by illusion based art.”

After you choose what design you want you need to make the soul destroying decision about where you actually want the tattoo to be on your body and although your parents always warned you that having visible tattoos will prevent you from getting your dream job, the world has changed since their day and employers are becoming more and more accepting of tattoos and piercings. However, that doesn’t mean that you should get the inspirational ‘Live fast, Die Young’ tattooed on your knuckles if your dream is to become a paediatrician. Think before you ink.

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and where you want it, it’s time to choose who you want to actually do it. Whether it’s a hardcore flaming skull or a delicate lotus flower, it’s everlasting art that will accompany you to your grave, that’s why it’s important that the procedure for getting your new companion is carried out by an experienced artist; imagine getting a portrait of your beloved nan and ending up with her looking like a baked potato straight out of the oven and onto your arm all because you tried to save a few pennies.

As the saying goes: good tattoos don’t come cheap and cheap tattoos don’t come good, this means you’re going to have to invest a good deal of money into it.

We spoke with Kevin, from Lucky Cat Tattoo parlour in Glasgow, who said “Tattoos are more popular and more accessible than ever. To anyone getting their first tattoo’s I always say, choose your design and artist very carefully. Do some research on the studio you plan to visit.

Don’t simply go with the cheapest place you can find. They are cheap for a reason! Tattoos can be meaningful to you, they can be fun but most importantly they are for life! Please choose wisely.”

We’ve picked out our top 5 favourite tattoo shops in Glasgow and Edinburgh to give you an idea of where to start looking!

Lucky Cat Tattoo Parlour, Glasgow They’re so good even the members of Biffy Clyro get their tattoos there!

Rock’n’Roll Tattoo and Piercing, Glasgow and Edinburgh Host regular guest artists from around the world as well as their own amazing artists and have a few flash tattoo sales throughout the year!

Subzero Studios, Glasgow A barber shop, tattoo parlour and photography studio all under one roof.

Black Dot Tattoo, Glasgow The ultimate specialists in dot work style offer incredibly detailed and intricate designs exclusive to their customers.

Den of Iniquity Tattoo Parlour, Edinburgh Extremely welcoming and talented artists, perfect for people wanting to pop their tattoo cherry.

We spoke to dotwork specialist Tom from Black Dot Tattoos in Glasgow, about what he thinks the biggest tattoo trends of 2016 are and what advice he would give to people getting their first tattoo: “The biggest trend at the moment are simple, minimalistic tattoos, blackwork, linework and obviously dotwork. I’m also getting a lot of requests for mandalas, stags and flowers these days. The biggest mistake is not listening to your tattoo artist! People would like to fit all their ideas into the smallest tattoo possible. Apart from that, people are a lot smarter these days; thanks to social media you can check the portfolio of pretty much every artist on the planet. My advice to people that want to get their first tattoo would be: don’t go to the first tattoo shop you see, find the style you like and then an artist that is good at that style. Even if you have to travel a wee bit it is worth it because the tattoo will stay with you forever!” by Cassay Baillie

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL TATTOO TRENDS Tattoos were once considered an alternative art form, but now inking is becoming one of the biggest trends in the UK. In recent years we have seen a huge rise of celebs promoting their new tatts on social media sites, which has resulted in fans rushing out to copy their look.

It’s also worthy to mention that not all trends are as meaningful and tasteful as each other and holiday tattoos are certainly the lesser. Whilst having the potential to be absolutely hilarious and symbolise great memories, they also have the potential to be the biggest regret of your life. 2016 has seen the emergence of fast food related tattoos with ‘chicken nuggets’ and ‘chips and cheese’ being the most popular contenders and while they might seem the winners of ‘tackiest tattoos of the year’ they’re not as bad as the people who run drunkenly into a parlour requesting their significant other’s name imprinted lovingly onto their butt cheek forever. How romantic.

We’ve also recenty seen drunk people in Magaluf getting Harry Potter scar tattoos on their foreheads – and it looks as stupid as you’d imagine.

A British girl working in Magaluf decided to get the dark mark tattooed, but if you thought one person walking around with a lighting bolt on their forehead was bad enough, once the pictures surfaced on social media, someone else went to the same tattoo parlour the next day and also requested the regrettable tat.

Now we know that getting a tattoo while drunk is always a bad idea. But it goes without saying that getting a tattoo on your forehead while drunk is just ridiculous.

We’ve also had the emergence of finger scripts in recent years. Yet another celebrity-sparked-trend.

We can thank Rihanna who really got this one going with her ‘Shhh’ and ‘Love’ tattoos on her fingers, but remember ladies… you are NOT Rihanna.

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WHERE TO GET YOUR

VEGAN GRUB ON! There’s never been so many options for vegans, the last couple of years have seen a massive shift in perceptions of cruelty free food and lifestyle. We’re not even limited to soy milk from the supermarket these days! With VegFest 2016 on the horizon we thought we’d share some of our favourite vegan friendly places. A couple of these aren’t entirely vegan, perhaps controversially for some, but we’re of the opinion that the more cruelty free options available the better and if it gives our omnivore brothers and sisters an easy option to give it a thought then all the better.

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Part of the famous group of Glasgow vegan bars which includes Mono, Stereo and The 78. They even host a monthly vegan fete – the stalls are on rotation so you’re never sure just what to expect but generally you can pick up cruelty free cosmetics, Smashing Tarts, Sgaia’s vegan mheats, raw cakes and if Vegan Burd is there vegan versions of chocolate classics – Snackerz, Rollaz, Yer Bound Tae....

Grassmarket cafe which opened in 2016 – salads and raw food options, breakfast porridge and soya yogurt, coffee, juice, energy shots, cakes and loads more. Everything is glutenfree and also, crucially, vegan!

More about wholefoods than meat replacement, for example dishes think wild rice, goji berries, garlic, spring onion, cannellini beans.

142 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AU

SOY DIVISION 51 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow G41 3YN Not even launched at the time of going to press, Soy Division is definitely the baby of the bunch.

We’ve got high hopes for this new Shawlands cafe, with a name like this the tunes just have to be awesome.

They’ve ran regular stalls at the Glasgow Farmers Markets expect sausage rolls, vegan pizza, bolognese, veggie stews and scrumptious cakes.

QUALITY VITAMINS & HERBS 123 Douglas St, Glasgow G2 4HF City centre grocery shop just off Sauchiehall Street stocks refrigerated items such as tofu, setian and vegan ready meals. Also they have a huge range of chocolates, tinned goods, pastas, rice and couscous, as well as almond, rice and oat milk plus all your store cupboard staples. Even better that they’re a friendly bunch and always happy to give advice.

16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU

JORDAN VALLEY 8 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DH Not completely animal free but well worth a visit for their tasty vegan pastries and spreads. Their Spicy Lentil Pastry is a firm favourite and is great as a mid-day snack for traipsing about the town.

NOVAPIZZA KITCHEN 42 Howe Street EH3 6TH Ok so there’s vegan pizza topped with proper vegan cheese (parmesan and mozzarella) Sgaia Mheat and a host of other suitable pizza and pasta options, need I say more? The vegan Oreo cake is well worth a try too. A relative newcomer and they’ve even had a visit from Kevin ‘Clerks’ Smith.

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a seat. Inside is cosy with posters adorning the walls, lots of things to buy such as re-usable coffee cups, seasonings and spices. Mrs Foodie grabbed a seat whilst Mr Foodie wrestled with a decision on the food.

SOUP HEAVEN IN EDINBURGH We’ve known about Union of Genius for ages and have tried their lovely grub at the Scran Salon events at Hemma and Akva so a visit was long overdue. We of course never do anything straight-forward here at Foodie Towers and went for lunch just before visiting the Foodies Festival, yes a food festival, at the start of the Edinburgh Festival, yeah one of the quietest times of the year in Edinburgh!

The outside is welcoming, with outdoor seating as well making the covers a grand total of around 15 seats, so get there quick if you want

There are up to six soups on offer plus three salads, a good selection. If you can’t quite decide on which soup to choose – there are soup flights, plus the server lets you have a little taste as well.

Coffee by Artisan Roast and Tea by Eteaket are available to sit-in and take-away. If you are dairy-free, soya and almond milk is also availalable.

Picnic bags are also available to take away.

Mrs Foodie opted for a red pepper and chilli stromboli salad. Fluffy and chewy with lots of flavour. More chilli would have been good. (£2.50) Mr Foodie opted for the Peruvian Quinoa Chowder. Quinoa, sweetcorn and chilli, which was very nice but a bit watery (isn’t chowder meant to be thick?). It tasted very similar to Baxter’s Spicy Tomato and Rice with Sweetcorn Soup but with quinoa in place of the rice. The feta and apricot salad was filling and very healthy, far

too healthy for Mr Foodie, he felt the need to buy a cake for being so good!

At £7.50 it did seem a bit steep at the time of ordering, however it was tasty, filling and worth it.

The toilet passed the toilet test, clean and tidy. Bonus points for being part of toilet twinning….and for having a sloth!

Location: Union of Genius, 8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN Telephone: 0131 226 4436 Open: Usually Mon–Fri 8.30am–4pm; Sat noon–4pm. Closed Sun. During the Fringe: Mon–Fri 8.30am– 9pm; Sat & Sun 11.30am–9pm.

Website www.unionofgenius.com

TSA’s guest contributors, Foodie Explorers, started blogging way back in 2007 and cover all things concerning food and drink in Glasgow along with sharing stories of their travelling adventures.

They definitely know their stuff when it comes to Glasgow’s foodie scene and we couldn’t think of a better pair to ask for advice in seeking some of the best joints in town.

Know of a food, drink or travel story Mark and Emma should know about? Send them an email – contact@foodanddrinkglasgow. co.uk or check out their blog www. foodanddrinkglasgow.co.uk

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After hearing nothing for almost four years, we had nearly given up all hope of ever hearing from British rock guru’s Feeder again, but after the release of their new single ‘Universe of Life’ and the announcement of a new album and UK tour it seems that Feeder are back and ready to reclaim their crown!

In the past, the band have produced iconic hits such as ‘Buck Rogers’ and ‘Just a Day’, touring with the likes of Stereophonics and The Rolling Stones and gaining an enormous fan base in the UK and Europe. We caught up with frontman Grant Nicholas ahead of their UK tour to find out what the band have been up to and what to expect from their upcoming album.

HEY! YOU’VE BEEN HAVING A REALLY BUSY TIME LATELY WITH THE NEW ALBUM COMING OUT AND PLAYING AT ISLE OF WIGHT, WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?!

I SAW YOU JUST GOT YOUR FIRST INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT AT THE WEEKEND THERE. Grant: Yeah we did (laughs), it’s exciting I’m doing that along with my own and it seems really positive so far!

‘Universe of Life’ which is kind of a single got a lot more attention than we thought it would! We got Record of the Week on Virgin, we’ve had it played on Kerrang radio and Absolute radio. It’s been great, I even had Edith Bowman down at Virgin playing it and she loves the record. It’s definitely nice to hear a heavier track on the radio.

IT’S DEFINITELY HAD A MASSIVE IMPACT ON YOUR FAN BASE AFTER BEING AWAY FOR FOUR YEARS. ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE BACK?

Grant: Yeah I really am! It happened naturally, basically, we took some time off after Brexit Academy because I needed a bit of time out, we had never really done that before, and had no plans for how long we were going to take out. I was going to do some writing for some other artists and that became a solo record – I never planned to make a solo record it just kind of happened (laughs). So I did that and other side projects in Japan then I ended up doing a mini album for myself and it did pretty well actually; I had a lot of shows, I went to Europe, was in the top 30s, it’s better than a lot of solo records do! It was hard though because I had to start all over again, it

was a very mellow record compared to what I had done with Feeder and it wasn’t guaranteed that everyone would go and buy the solo record just because I’ve been in a bigger band. But I really enjoyed it and I think it brought something new to the Feeder album, I think it was a good move to make that solo record, I’m doing something now that I wouldn’t have done if it wasn’t for that experience.

WHAT CAN FANS EXPECT FROM THE ALL BRIGHT ELECTRIC ALBUM THAT’S DIFFERENT FROM ALL THE OTHER FEEDER ALBUMS? ‘UNIVERSE OF LIFE’ IS DEFINITELY A HEAVY SONG, CAN FANS TAKE THAT AS A PREVIEW FOR THE REST OF THE ALBUM?

Grant: Yeah it’s quite intense at the moment!

We’ve been recording and we’re doing lots of radio interviews, the tour’s almost sold out it’s exciting because we haven’t really pushed it that’s just from online.

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Grant: It’s still got the classic, heavy Feeder songs but it’s also got the melancholic songs I wrote on my solo record, so it has a bit of both. ‘Universe of Life’ is the heaviest side of the album I’d say. It’s catchy it’s not a screamyrock kind of thing. It’s probably the heaviest single we’ve put out there for radio in

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our whole career. People don’t expect that from Feeder and I wish we’d done it years ago! We’ve always listened to the label and compromised and I thought “you know what? I don’t want to compromise. I just wanna’ pull out a song we think is cool and hope people like it” and that’s what we did! The sound of the whole record is quite big and very analogue sounding, it’s got touches on some of the stuff I liked about rock bands in the 70s. Hint of retro but it still sounds current, its definitely got early Feeder influences but also a lot of influence from my solo career. It’s quite different but hopefully people will find something that they can connect with classic Feeder. I’m pleased with the sound of the record – we worked really hard on it!

SO YOUR FIRST UK TOUR STARTS OFF IN SEPTEMBER AND GLASGOW IS YOUR SECOND STOP, WHAT IS IT ABOUT A GLASGOW AUDIENCE THAT YOU ENJOY PLAYING TO? Grant: Aww where to start?! They have this chemistry and aura about them that makes you feel welcome and you can tell they genuinely like the music.

I love playing in Scotland, even on my solo record it was such a laid back, relaxed vibe, I couldn’t stop talking on stage (laughs). Great audiences, great nights and bad hangovers.

YOU ALSO CLOSED THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL AT THE START OF SUMMER, HOW WAS THAT? Grant: It’s a pretty hard spot to get, we’re the last band of the festival. We only had a couple of weeks rehearsal after about four years of not playing together and we thought “let’s just remind people of what we’ve done and let’s have fun with it”. We had Nathan Connolly from Snow Patrol playing guitar for us which was really good fun.

It was like a greatest hits set just single after single after single (laughs) but you could really feel the love in the tent.

TELL US, WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR FEEDER? Grant: I Dunno’ (laughs). I’m just enjoying it, it feels fresh and vibrant and it’s nice to feel like that after being together for so long.

IS IT THAT FRESH AND VIBRANT FEELING THAT KEEPS YOU MAKING MUSIC? Grant: Yeah definitely. I think I’m writing some of my best songs at the moment, it’s nice to still feel inspired after all this time. I had a real vision for the sound of this record and a lot of good songs didn’t make the cut because we felt they were too much like our last album.

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FEEDER QUICK FIRE ROUND OKAY, QUICK FIRE ROUND ARE YOU READY? Grant: I’m ready.

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME TO MEET ANYONE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Grant: Oh… Someone historic… it would be someone obvious like John Lennon or President Kennedy or Jimmy Hendrix. But I’d love to have met my Great grandfather, I’ve heard he was quite a character.

LORD OF THE RINGS OR HARRY POTTER? Grant: I think it’s gonna’ have to be Lord of the Rings, I mean I like them both, they’re both well written, it’s just that lord of the rings is a bit cooler.

CROCS OR SANDALS WITH SOCKS? Oh God I don’t like either of those (laughs)! But I would have to go with sandals with socks because I think there could be a certain indie coolness if they’re on the right person, not me though.

YOUR ZOMBIE INVASION HIDING PLACE? The Winchester. Or my local The Earl Haig it’s a really bizarre place but it’s really cool. It’s probably not the best hiding place but at least we’ve got loads of booze!

ALL THE BEST FOR THE UPCOMING TOUR AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING THE REST OF THE NEW ALBUM! Tickets are still available for Feeder’s upcoming tour from www.feederweb. com. You can catch Feeder in Glasgow at The 02 ABC on 28 September

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West of Scotland 4-piece The Van T’s comprising Chloe Van Thompson (vocals, guitar), Hannah Van Thompson (vocals guitar), Joanne Forbes (bass) and Shaun Hood (drums) have been surfing on a buzz wave for the past year or so. Released on Bloc + Music, a small not for profit DIY label based in Glasgow, their newish single ‘Blood Orange’ complete with a choppy 1990’s MTV2 style video – is a noisy fuzz box of a song. Think Smashing Pumpkins sonic territory/ production and you’ll be half way there. Premiered by Huw Stephens on Radio 1 it helped launch them to the next level and deservedly so. They’re playing Edinburgh University Students’ Association on 10th September as part of their freshers week celebrations and they’re sure to one of the weeks highlights. We caught up with the band fresh from their set at Electric Fields.

Can you tell us a bit about the story of how your latest EP ‘Coming of Age’ came about? What’s your favourite song to play from it? Same favourite for everyone in the band?

We decided to start working on this E.P shortly after the release of our last one, our creative juices were still flowing and we figured we’d get a head start in order to spend a little more time collaborating and developing our sound. The first track we finished was ‘Dandy’ and that would probably be Joanne’s favourite to play at the moment. Next was ‘35mm’ and I think Shaun enjoys that one most. Chloe brought ‘Blood orange’ to the table so I’m sure she would pick that and I’ll go with ‘No man’s money’ so that we can have one of each!

You’ve said you’re influenced by 50’s surf 90’s grunge sound and aesthetic – who’s your main inspirations? Favourite songs/ albums? Dream collaborations?

We all have lots of inspirations and like different things so it’s difficult to speak on behalf of everyone! I’m really enjoying Demob Happy right now, Chloe’s really into My Bloody Valentine at the moment, Joanne’s listening to a lot of the Talking Heads and Shaun’s in heaven with all of these recent Omar Rodriguez-Lopez releases. I’d love to do a little beyond the grave collaboration with Jim Morrison.

Musically Scotland seems to be nearing the top end of one of it’s creative cycles at the moment. Must be an exciting time to be making and playing out music for you?

Absolutely, it feels great to be part of something bigger than just our individual

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band and getting to share the experience with so many like minded groups of people.

We’ve made a lot of good friends over the past couple of years and it’s always great having the chance to support each other.

What’s your thoughts about the support offered to bands breaking through in Scotland?

Well you’ve got all the big platforms for unsigned bands like T-break and Xpo North which are really good for emerging talent as it’s a rare opportunity for bands to get themselves on a festival line up, but the industry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the rapidly increasing number of musicians in Scotland. Some of the best examples of this are the growing popularity of the multi-venue indoor city festivals and the expansion of previously smaller festivals like Electric Fields.

Amongst others you’ve played Stag and Dagger, Brew at the Bog and Electric Fields this year. Particular favourite summer moments? Now the summer festivals are past do you have a new focus for the next stage of the band?

The moment when it conveniently rained just before our set at the BBC introducing tent at T in the park this year will always be a highlight. A lot of people ran in for cover and ended up staying for the set! We’re joining a band called Sunflower Bean on some of their English tour dates next week and we’ve got a few more things lined up after that. We’re really looking forward to this years Tenement trial and might even put out a new single before the end of the year.

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SEPTEMBER 2016, ISSUE 25 I don’t really hear of a lot of local Scottish musicians doing country music, and when I saw that Steve Grozier’s fit his music into that genre, I thought it was a little bit… different? But on listening to him, well, it’s a brilliant and welcome change. Grozier’s music is refreshing, and this month he released his EP, Take My Leave.

Curious, I decided to have a chat with him and find out how he got onto the music scene, and where he plans to go.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE A MUSICIAN? HOW DID YOU COME TO THAT REALISATION? I think it’s only in the last year or so that I’ve thought about doing it professionally. I’m not sure I ever thought about it in those terms when I was growing up. I found my dad’s old guitar when I was around 15 maybe, and one of those song books with basic chords and songs, like Bob Dylan’s Blowing in the Wind or something.

I think I was looking for a creative outlet, I was writing a lot of bad poetry – teenage angst stuff, and the guitar seemed like a good conduit for that writing. So, hearing songwriters like Dylan and early Springsteen and their songs that were like stories or sounded like poems inspired me to give the singer/songwriter thing a shot.

A CHAT WITH

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WHAT WAS THE FIRST STEP, FOR YOU, FOR GETTING OUT AND ONTO THE MUSIC SCENE? Well, I wasn’t the most confident kid, so playing open mics was kinda out of the question. I used to just sit in my room and write these little sad songs over three chords (somethings don’t change). Finally, once my brother was old enough to learn a little guitar we’d go out to local open mics together and play a few of our songs, badly. I became pretty disillusioned with the whole scene after a few years and retreated to playing at home.

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APART FROM VOCALS AND THE GUITAR, DO YOU PLAY ANY OTHER INSTRUMENTS? I can barely play the guitar. I’m not well versed in music theory. My friends in my band are the actual musicians; when they start talking about semi-tones and key changes and all that stuff I get a bit lost.

Luckily they’re patient with me, and when I start playing in some weird key or time signature they’re talented enough to just go with it and figure out what I’m doing. I do have plans to get caught up on the theory side of things and give the piano another shot.

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Travelling inspires a lot of what I write.

There’s something about the physicality of moving that seems to shake loose the ideas.

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In terms of other artists or musicians; I’ve mentioned Dylan and Springsteen. They’re both just master songwriters. Most of the music I listen to is narrative driven. I mean I love a big riff or trippy bass line or whatever but if the song writing isn’t there, then I’m going to lose interest.

OF YOUR SONGS, WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE? I honestly don’t know. Songs are like your children. I don’t think you’re supposed to have a favourite.

WHAT, OR WHO, INSPIRED YOUR NEW EP, COMING OUT THIS MONTH? Toronto. As I say in the linear notes, all the songs on this EP were written while I lived in Toronto, Canada or as I travelled around the East Coast of the US. The artwork for both the single and the EP are pictures from Toronto. As I mentioned, I think the act of moving and spending time in different places helps to get the creative juices flowing. The places I visited, the people I met, the relationships we built and the time we spend together are all, in one way or another, in the songs on this EP. WHAT ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS AFTER YOU RELEASE YOUR NEW EP? Record the next one. I’ve a small number of shows booked in September/October following the release of the EP at the Hug and Pint on September 1st. Other than that, I’d like to spend some time writing some new songs and rehearsing them with the band. I kinda see this EP as side one of a longer album. I’d like to get back into the studio to cut the second side. Hopefully we can get the second EP out in spring 2017.

FOR YOU, WHAT IS THE DREAM VENUE? IF YOU COULD PLAY ANY STAGE IN THE WORLD, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? Good question. If it’s a band show, then I’d actually love to play the Barrowlands.

Glasgow crowds, best crowds. I’ve seen some mind-blowing shows at that place over the years – Counting Crows and Bob Dylan were particular highlights.

If I was solo then an intimate theatre show.

Maybe Massey Hall in Toronto; it’s pretty big actually but the sound is wonderful and it’s a beautiful venue. It’d be amazing to have the chance to return to Toronto to play the songs in the city of their birth.

AND IF YOU COULD COLLABORATE WITH ANY MUSICIAN IN THE WORLD, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Tough one. Can I only have one? At the moment I get to play with my oldest friend, who happens to be one of the best musicians, so I’m pretty lucky. Music should be about having fun right, so you could be playing with the best musicians’ in the world, but if they’re assholes, or you don’t get on, then where’s the enjoyment?

If I could’ve been around to play with The Band on the Last Waltz, that would‘ve been pretty great.

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SeptemberPICK OF THE MONTH It’s no great secret that Scotland’s music scene is a thing to be proud of. So we here at TSA have teamed up with Scotland’s very own New Hellfire Club to bring you a monthly pick of who we think are doing epically well right now. Keep your eyes out for these up and coming bands. This is TSA and New Hellfire Club’s ‘Pick of the Month’.

THE STRANGE BLUE DREAMS HI THERE GUYS! WE ARE OVERJOYED TO FINALLY GET YOU GUYS ON HERE AS OUR PICK OF THE MONTH, HAVING A FEW VOLUNTEERS OF OUR OWN WHO COUNT THEMSELVES AS FANS OF BOTH YOUR MUSICAL PROJECTS! SO, OPEN UP THE CHAT AND TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE STRANGE BLUE DREAMS, AND HOW IT ALL STARTED? The Strange Blue Dreams are me (Davevocal and guitar), Duncan – guitar, Rossdrums, Richard – double bass and vocal, and Davie – mandolin and vocal. We came together through most of us playing together in The Shiverin’ Sheiks playing a mix of R&B, doo wop, country and gospel and getting Davie involved who I’d been running the Halt Bar open mic with for a few years. I had a handful of original songs that needed a home and those guys seemed the right fit, from then on we’ve developed into a bit of a writing team, also helping write and producing albums for other artists on the Glasgow scene we like such as Christine Bovill and Les Johnson.

This has been a fantastic experience and we hope to continue collaborating in such a way but we realised it was high time we got our own stuff out as well!

OR DO YOU GET SOME ARTISTIC BLEEDOVER EVERY NOW AND AGAIN? The main difference I guess is that The Strange Blue Dreams is when we do our own songs and have Davie on board as well on mandolin and backing vocals and The Sheiks is our interpretations of old songs with more of a dancefloor orientated slant. Having the mando there with the SBDs I guess gives the sound a bit more of a folky/gypsy vibe at times, we do more ballads and atmospheric type of songs as well, though we like to get folk dancing sometimes with the SBDs and The Sheiks will pop out the ballad from time to time so it’s not always completely cut and dry! I guess in terms of building an audience both have spread the word of the other, over the past couple of years between playing festivals like Glastonbury, Wickerman, Belladrum, among others, some quite high profile support slots like CW Stoneking, JD Mcpherson, Glasvegas, and Martha Reeves and various telly and radio appearances (most recently we’ve been filmed as part of an ITV Drama ‘Muncie’ that airs in October!) it’s all helped get our various musics out there!

AS TOUCHED ON ABOVE, YOU GUYS HAVE TWO BANDS ON THE GO, BOTH QUITE DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER, DO YOU FIND IT HARD TO KEEP THE TWO PROJECTS APART,

YOU GUYS HAVE A BRAND NEW VIDEO COMING OUT SOON, HOW EASY WAS THAT TO SHOOT AS A DIY PROJECT? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND OTHER BANDS GIVE IT A GO?

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I think it’s good if a band’s musical aesthetic works well with the visuals so either the band are involved in this or they leave it in the hands of someone who gets what their doing and comes up with something that complements the sound. As with the previous two videos it was us working in tandem with Iain Mutch who filmed them.

Iain’s been great in terms of camera work, lighting etc and bouncing ideas off but he’s very much let us do our own thing in terms of the content. This has been quite the learning experience. The last one I thought a film noir stlye would suit the song ‘Reverberatin’ Love’ so basically I sat in watching loads of old film noir movies and made notes. Then I scoped out locations, planned shots then assembled a cast of the band (obviously!), our pal Kenny (or Les Johnson to his fans!), and my good lady wife. Iain did an amazing job of putting it all together and on no budget at all, I think made a pretty excellent video. It goes to show with a strong, simple idea, some research, a bit of creativity and a fair amount of begging, borrowing and stealing you can get pretty cool results.

The first one we did at the Panopticon which was such a fantastic location we didn’t need too much else! We can’t wait to get back there and play! The new video we’re working on at the moment is for a new single called ‘Electricity’ which should hopefully be released soonish. This one’s a bit more adventurous and deals with a dystopian society saved by cosmic forces.

A bit more of a challenge on a zero budget but hopefully we’ve pulled it off!

YOU SEEM TO BE GIGGING IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER PRETTY RELENTLESSLY, DOES IT TAKE IT OUT OF YOU A BIT, OR DO YOU GUYS JUST LIVE FOR THE LIVE SHOWS, WHICH

BY THE WAY, ARE BLOODY EXCELLENT TO EXPERIENCE! We do this full time between The Sheiks, the SBDs and the other things we’re involved with so yes it all keeps us pretty occupied. We love the buzz of playing live

and I think that comes across to audiences and it’s a magical thing when you get that back from them. It’s always up to us to bring the atmosphere though, as I guess if we’re not into it then no-one else will be.

Doing it full time for these past few years and, to start with taking any gig going up and down the country has definitely been a good apprenticeship and grounding in how to put on a good show. If you can win round seven angry regulars who have no idea why you’ve just walked into their pub on a dismal Wednesday night in February in Auchenshoogle or somewhere then playing a decent slot at a festival or a gig in a big venue is a doddle!

WHAT VENUE IN SCOTLAND WOULD YOU SAY YOU GET THE BEST REACTION FROM THE CROWD? IS GLASGOW GENERALLY BETTER, FOR YOU GUYS, THAN EDINBURGH? We play more regularly in Glasgow and have a pretty good following here so probably Glasgow but we’ve had some great nights in Edinburgh too at the likes of The Jazz Bar, the Voodoo Rooms, Elvis Shakespeare record shop and Stramache so don’t want to go dissing the East Coasters!

Auchenshoogle’s definitely our favourite place to play though.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE COMING UP NEXT THEN, ANY SHOWS THE READERS SHOULD BE HEADING TO? OR NEW RELEASES WE SHOULD BE LOOKING OUT FOR? Our next Glasgow shows are Thurs Sept 1st at the Oran Mor as the warm up act and also the backing band to Christine Bovill, playing a set of our own songs then playing the album we co-wrote and made with her last year. Then, very excitingly, playing a show for you guys in the legendary Panopticon on Thurs Sept 15th. A really cool label called Trashwax are releasing a 7” of Reverberatin’ Love and ‘The Ballad of the Sun and the Moon’ in October, then come the New Year it’ll be all systems go with our debut LP coming out and a single ‘Electricty’.

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international acts played here too with DJ Yella and Ghost Faced Killah both recently gracing the Saint Luke’s stage.

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o that’s a year since Saint Luke’s opened the doors to their flawless refurbishment of one of Glasgow’s oldest churches. Nestled just beside the Barrowlands it’s established itself as the easy going, progressive music and arts venue in the city’s east end. Specialising in the holy trinity of food, drink and music it’s one of the most flexible spaces in the city. The restaurant, bar, gig space and outside terrace have hosted everything from all day music festivals and film screenings to weddings and comedy gigs.

Back last September their launch was a bit of a statement with United Fruit, Cherri Fosphate and Carnivores playing, all great local bands and not an ounce of pretension between them. Also their July All Dayer event was a massive success, again showcasing some great local acts including local legends Three Blind Wolves and The Van T’s. There’s a fair few big

You can catch the free spirited and recently rejuvenated Beth Orton here on October 2nd. Her new album Kidsticks is a departure from her earlier work with her new home in California and co-producer Andrew Hung of Fuck Buttons feeding a radical creative influence on the sounds. It was Hung who suggested she play keyboards rather than guitar. She’s often flirted with electronica but Kidsticks sees her embrace new sonic territory and it’s looking like a pretty special night.

It’s 18 months since Clydebank’s Chloe Latimer made her debut as Kloe in Glasgow’s Garage. Since then she’s signed to Columbia Records and looks set to make the jump to the pop big leagues. She’s playing Saint Luke’s on 11th November and it’s her biggest Glasgow headline slot to date. Expect a sell out for this one.

Looking forward to the Halloween weekend, Saturday 29th October sees the spirit of Mexico’s most famous festival Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – returning to Glasgow to host its biggest fiesta to date! Scotland’s best loved sombrero topped for piece Rapido Mariachi – famous for their big Barrowlands appearance with Arcade Fire - will be bringing their danceable alt pop twist on the mariachi tradition to the party.

It’s shaping up to be an experience hotter than a scotchbonnet, prepare yourself for a piñata-packed night of live music, immersive performances, Aztec rituals, Latin inspired tunes, face-painting, fueled by plenty of tequila, cocktails and Mexican food.

Apart from their own events Saint Luke’s is also the ideal place for a few drinks and some top quality scran before heading round to a gig at the Barrowlands – expect it to be jumping for Rat Boy, The View, Arab Strap, Slaves and all the other big Barras gigs this autumn.

Soul Food is at the heart of the venue and the dishes served up in the Winged Ox restaurant are as comforting as the surroundings: I’ve been told nothing beats the Winged Ox Signature ribs or the Mac and Cheese but their tasty hand made irregular shaped pizzas are my go to. The moto is ‘Good Food, Not Fast Food’ so expect truly tasty and filling meals with plenty of time to sup a beer and work up an appetite while the chefs work their kitchen magic.

Of course no soul food menu would be complete without gumbo and their take on the traditional-creole chicken, chorizo & prawn w/ cajun rice is truly deserving of the soul prefix. They even have a special menu for dogs including chicken and rice or lamb burger and rice, no Pedigree Chum served with a dirty bowl of water for your pooch here.

The events listed below were correct and up to date at time of going to print but please check the venue’s own website prior to booking

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Gig Guide: Music & Clubbing

Edinburgh COMEDY MON, 5 SEP RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

TUE, 6 SEP GORGIE CITY FARM BENEFIT Gig in support of free entry community farm that supports youngsters and adults with additional support needs while educating the public about food production.

The Stand: 20:30 £5.00

WED, 7 SEP VIVA LA SHAMBLES A collective of Edinburgh’s top comics join forces to provide an evenings worth of entertainment, with the emphasis on the alternative. A creative playground for comedians to try the weird, strange and downright silly.

The Stand: 20:30 £5.00

TUE, 13 SEP STAND UP FOR NEPAL: THE BIG UMBRELLA BENEFIT Local comedians led by Ro Campbell follow on from last years very successful fundraiser to put on another great night of top class comedy with all proceeds going to The Umbrella Foundations relief efforts in Nepal.

With Eddy Brimson and Donald Alexander w The Stand: 20:30 £5.00

WED, 14 SEP AHIR SHAH: MACHINES Combining questing polemic with hella sweet gags, MACHINES is a stand-up show about the uses and dangers of utopianism in a complex, fractured world. It contains an absolutely cracking joke about lizards.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

THU, 15 SEP THE THURSDAY SHOW Dave Fulton, Fern Brady, Johnny Candon and host Scott Gibson.

The Stand: 21:00 £10.00

FRI, 16 SEP THE FRIDAY SHOW Dave Fulton, Fern Brady, Johnny Candon and host Raymond Mearns.

The Stand: 21:00 £12.00

THU, 8 SEP

SAT, 17 SEP

THE THURSDAY SHOW With Mark Maier, Andrea Hubert, Jamie MacDonald and headliner Joe Heenan.

The Stand: 21:00 £10.00

THE SATURDAY SHOW Dave Fulton, Fern Brady, Johnny Candon and host Scott Gibson.

The Stand: 21:00 £17.50

FRI, 23 SEP THE FRIDAY SHOW Gavin Webster, Damian Clark, Gareth Waugh and host Scott Gibson.

The Stand: 21:00 £12.00

SAT, 24 SEP THE SATURDAY SHOW Gavin Webster, Damian Clark, Gareth Waugh and host Raymond Mearns.

The Stand: 21:00 £17.50

SUN, 25 SEP STU & GARRY’S FREE IMPROV SHOW Resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out.

The Stand: 13:30 Free THE SUNDAY NIGHT LAUGH-IN Damian Clark, Daisy Earl and Stephen Buchanan.

The Stand: 19:30 £6.00

MON, 26 SEP RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

TUE, 27 SEP

Four by Four Teaming up with Animal Hospital for an evening of Techno and Bass.

The Mash House: 23:00 Nick’s Drum Workshop All drums, all the time, all night. Nick Stewart and special guests bringing drum tracks to the club from across genres, to create a tropical rebel sound.

Sneaky pete’s: 23:00 £5.00

SAT, 3 SEP Frank Satan & His Husbands For the first time in five years, Frank Satan & His Husbands are back in Edinburgh for a full show.

The Mash House: 19:00 £5.00 Scruff Of The Neck Records Showcase We Came From Wolves, Exit the Theatre, We Came From the North Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 tba Feet of Clay + The Rhemedies + Aperture Feet Of Clay from Coatbridge are just 6 mates trying to make good tunes with a bit of swagger. “Singalong Britpop or should I say Brigpop”. Jim Gellatly Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

MON, 5 SEP Lovestarrs + Sacre Noir + Boohoohoo Inspired by pop hooks, honest lyrics, drum machines and funkylicious bass lines, brother and sister duo ‘Lovestarrs’ create their very own unique brand of pop, living each day by the Lovestarr motto ‘follow your heart and aim for the stars’.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £10/£12

MON, 19 SEP

WED, 28 SEP

THU, 8 SEP

RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

STAND SPOTLIGHT - TAKING RISKS Brand new comedy from the stars of tomorrow ticket money will be donated to Refugee Action Scotland.

The Stand: 20:30 £5.00

Donnie Willow + Hinks + Lion on Tiger Glasgow indie three piece come back to Edinburgh! They have a great feel for tempo, their music shifting between near hard-core style raging to more melodic moments.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

SUN, 11 SEP STU & GARRY’S FREE IMPROV SHOW Resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out.

The Stand: 13:30 Free THE SUNDAY NIGHT LAUGH-IN With Keir McAllister, Jake Lambert , Jodie Mitchell , Thomas Black and host Jay Lafferty .

The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

MON, 12 SEP RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

TUE, 20 SEP STEFFEN PEDDIE - 99 PROBLEMS AND THE CHIPS STILL AIN’T ONE Steffen Peddie (star of BBC2’s ‘Hebburn’ and host of one of radios craziest late night phone in show), a man who has (and causes) multiple problems every day show you the way out of the moral maze of life’s challenges The Stand: 20:30 £8.00

WED, 21 SEP TOPICAL STORM Following the success of Aye Right ? How No ? at the 2014 Fringe, and in a postreferendum, post-2015 election society, McTavish, Nelson and McAllister return with a new satirical show. A mix of stand-up, chat, comment and left-field answers to the nat The Stand: 20:30 £7.00

THE THURSDAY SHOW Simon Munnery, Pippa Evans and host Bruce Devlin.

The Stand: 21:00 £10.00

FRI, 30 SEP THE FRIDAY SHOW Simon Munnery, Pippa Evans and host Bruce Devlin.

The Stand: 21:00 £12.00

MUSIC THU, 1 SEP

Eyre Llew + Super Inuit Eyre Llew are a three-piece ambient alt-rock band from Nottingham, UK. They have received praise from BBC Introducing, Kerrang! Radio, Drowned In Sound, The 405 and labelled ones to watch for 2016.

Support comes from Edinburgh’s glofi pioneers Super Inui Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

TUE, 13 SEP

EP Launch: Cheyne Halliday An acoustic loop artist with a lyrical and up-beat style.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

SAT, 10 SEP

THU, 29 SEP

NAKED ‘Zone’ Album Launch Agnes Gryczkowska and Alexander Johnston and their debut album ZONE - a brutal and distorted experimental pop vision Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 £7.00

Jamie Martin, The Emerald Armada Rousing anthemic folk for fans of Ben Howard and Mumford and Sons.

Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 tba

PAUL CURRIE - FFFFFFFMILK! Northern Irish master of surreal nonsense and bohemian clownarchist.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

THE SATURDAY SHOW Flagship show with five different acts on every bill including our top drawer resident comperes and the best headliners from the UK and abroad.

The Stand: 21:00 £17.50

SUN, 11 SEP

WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS Edinburgh Indie rockers La Belle Angele: 19:00 £13.00

TUE, 6 SEP

THE FRIDAY SHOW With Mark Maier, Andrea Hubert, Jamie MacDonald and host Joe Heenan.

The Stand: 21:00 £12.00

SUN, 18 SEP

Black Peaks + Heck + Bad Sign .

Brighton’s progressive post hardcore Black Peaks + Support from Heck and Bad Sign.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £10/£12

MICHELE STODART (of The Magic Numbers) Michele Stodart has taken temporary leave of the band she formed with her brother Romeo, to release her second solo album ‘Pieces’ on 8th July 2016 Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 £8.50

BONA FIDE Bona Fide is a new show which asks the cream of Scotland’s comics to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night. You will have never heard any of this before you probably won’t again. Every night is for one ni The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

FRI, 9 SEP

TEESH presents RüF Dug From the dirtiest cassette techno through the smoothest street soul to tropical island beats; from sensual sunset ambiences through late night disco peakers to burned out boogie Sneaky pete’s: 23:00 £7.00

FRI, 9 SEP Delamere Stadium sized choruses and a sleek pop sensibility The Mash House: 19:00 £7.00 RORY BUTLER A man with a guitar playing a song, and it’s about the song and the man singing it Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 tba Melting Pot Bringing their vintage UREi mixer and other assorted hi-fi trickery to make Sneak’s d&b soundsystem sing!

Sneaky pete’s: 23:00 £5.00

Sister Nancy Dancehall enthusiast, Sister Nancy, plays alongside Mighty Oak Sound-system and MC Ras Ista Lion.

The Mash House: 19:30 £10.00

SilverbySkyline + Exit the Theatre + Sleepless Giants This 5-piece rock outfit from Aberdeen are influenced by bands such as Young Guns, Bring Me The Horizon and Blink 182 Electric Circus: 19:00 £6/£8

FRI, 2 SEP

SAT, 10 SEP

The Little People + Jessica Rose The Little People: A Tribute To The White Stripes Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

JOHNNY CAMPBELL, Roseanne Reid, Esperi Scottish, Irish folk music, mixing it with a punk edge.

Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 tba

WED, 14 SEP Model Aeroplanes Disco, new wave pop La Belle Angele: 19:00 £10.00 NIGHT MUSIC: MATIAS AGUAYO & THE DESDEMONAS Full live band show - blend of deep shadows framed by blinding tropical sun Sneaky pete’s: 21:00 £10.00

THU, 15 SEP Skepsis [2 hour set] Church Edinburgh presents the first in a series of raucous Cowgate parties The Mash House: 23:00 £5.00

FRI, 16 SEP THE LUCID DREAM psych Sneaky pete’s: 19:00

£8.00

L’anatomie with Marcus Worgull (Innervisions) wonky, dark and atmospheric house and techno Sneaky pete’s: 23:00 tba

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Thousandsounds + Let Love Rule + Our Smallest Adventures A vast mergence of psychedelic rock music, fusing together influences from Funkadelic and The Meters to Verve, John Martyn and The Cocteau Twins.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

SAT, 17 SEP

Idle Frets + Spider Ferns + Parallel Lights Formed in Chester in 2011, IDLE FRETS have spent the majority of the last four years relentlessly gigging.

Protégés of Sir Paul McCartney’s illustrious Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, the quartet are well on their way to being the latest in a long Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

E M I L I E support from David James Ritchie.

The Mash House: 19:00 £6.00

SUN, 25 SEP

Suspire + 100 Fables + The Violet Kind Known in their hometown of Glasgow for their hands-on D.I.Y. approach to their art, rock band ‘Suspire’ have independently released records on their own label and received radio airplay across the world, performing live sessions for BBC Radio Scotland (Ja Electric Circus: 19:00 £5/£7

TUE, 27 SEP

SUN, 18 SEP Baby Strange + The Cut + Bluebirds Glaswegian three piece punk band (with a dash of grunge) veer between drones and dirges, wearing their art on their sleeve, with their ideas and their world views made pretty plain.

Support from The Cut and Bluebirds.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £7/£9

Hayden Calnin + Bare - Not Bear + Johnny Jarko M83 like Electrofolk soundscapes, soaring vocals and emotive lyrics Electric Circus: 19:00 £7/£9

WED, 28 SEP PLEASURE HOUSE Indie Rock that is both uplifting and melancholy Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 £6.00

MON, 19 SEP ONLY SHADOWS Taking inspiration from Editors and Arcade Fire, the band have received backing from BBC Introducing Sneaky pete’s: 23:00 tba Deap Vally + The Velveteers Deap Vally break Rock and Roll down to its simplest, most fundamental form: beat, melody, and meaning, while the duo’s scorching live shows are fast becoming the stuff of legend. Support from The Velveteers.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £12/£14

WED, 21 SEP Natalie McCool + Georgia Gordon + Small Feet, Little Toes Songwriter with a unique turn of phrase and melody that she applies to the classic themes of romance and heartache Electric Circus: 19:00 £6.50/£9

FRI, 23 SEP Optimo Twitch and Jonnie Wilkes bring their legendary Optimo night to No Strings Attached The Mash House: 23:00 £13.00 Minival Disco, House and Deep Techno Sneaky pete’s: 23:00

The Amorettes + Love Zombies + Tongue Trap Scottish 3 piece, described in the press as “Like Airbourne fronted by Joan Jett”, and a “Female Motorhead”, are continuing with their “ No-Nonsense attitude, and DIY approach. The Amorettes have grabbed Rock ‘n’ Roll by the scruff of the neck and have no Electric Circus: 19:00 £7.50/£10

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Supa & Da Kryptonites + No Quarter + Monosapiens SUPA & Da Kryptonites are an 8 piece Funk, Ska, Reggae, Soul, Hip-Hop, Swing and Grime Band. With their high energy, a tight 3 piece horn section, soulful female vocals and a emcee who demands a right ole knees up.... What you waiting for?! Come to a show Electric Circus: 19:00 £7/£9

THU, 29 SEP Church The capital’s only dedicated Garage and Baseline weekly The Mash House: 23:00 £5.00

FRI, 30 SEP TEENCANTEEN, Boohoohoo, Agony Ant Sparkling synth sounds, driving drums, classic three-part harmonies and pure pop songwriting Sneaky pete’s: 19:00 tba Nightvision Series 5 Launch Part 2 Jungle (DJ Set) La Belle Angele: 22:00 £15.00 Foo 5ighters Celebrating the hits of the Foo Fighters in full volume!

Foo 5ighters have quickly established themselves as the number one tribute in the UK’s Midlands to the Foo Fighters, the greatest rock band on the planet...Foo 5ighters have been rocking out festiva Electric Circus: 19:00 £10/£12

SAT, 1 OCT Catholic Action Unashamed pop from Chris McCrory and Co with support from Lost In Vancouver & Star Rover.

The Mash House: 19:00 £6.00

MON, 3 OCT Samedia Shebeen Old and new sounds of Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and New Orleans The Mash House: 23:00 £5.00

SAT, 24 SEP

SUN, 9 OCT

Resurrection Stone Roses Stone Roses Tribute La Belle Angele: 19:00 £10.00

Disorder Disorder and Jackhammer residents, for a massive Techno soiree.

The Mash House: 23:00 £5.00

THEATRE

THU, 8 SEP

FRI, 16 SEP

TUE, 6 SEP

Yesbar Virgins Watch the birth (or death!) of the next big thing Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00

Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50 Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more.

Playhouse: 19:30 £23 - £40

WED, 14 SEP The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil Looks at the exploitation and economic changes in the Scottish Highlands throughout history, from the ruthless evictions of Highland crofters making way for the more economically viable Cheviot sheep in the 18th century, to the development of stag hunts i Royal Lyceum: Various £15 - £30.50

THU, 29 SEP Can I Start Again Please A meditative and moving performance about our cognitive capacity to process traumatic experience and the ability of language to represent it. Parallel narratives are told in spoken English and British Sign Language creating a mesmerising mix of verbal, vi Traverse: 20:00 £16.50

Glasgow COMEDY

SUN, 4 SEP GARY DUNN’S FAMILY FEAST One man (one chicken) magic show!

The Stand: 14:30 £4.00 MICHAEL REDMOND’S SUNDAY SERVICE Micky Bartlett, Daisy Earl and Christopher KC. The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

MON, 5 SEP MONDAY NIGHT IMPROV Two teams of comics featuring Garry Dobson, Stu Murphy, and some very special guests battling it out The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

TUE, 6 SEP RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

WED, 7 SEP New Material Night This night plays host to some of the circuits most well know faces, interspersing their perfomance with a daring dash of untested material!

Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00 COMEDIAN RAP BATTLES Street cred is put on the line as some of the country’s best comedians compete to see who exhibits the most swag when it comes to hip hop wits.

The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

THE THURSDAY SHOW Dan Nightingale, Ro Campbell, Ashley Storrie, Steve McCullough and host Bruce Devlin.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

FRI, 9 SEP Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00 THE FRIDAY SHOW Dan Nightingale, Ro Campbell, Ashley Storrie, Steve McCullough and host Bruce Devlin.

The Stand: 20:30 £12.00

SAT, 10 SEP Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00 THE SATURDAY SHOW Dan Nightingale, Ro Campbell, Ashley Storrie, Steve McCullough and host Bruce Devlin.

The Stand: 20:30 £17.50

THE FRIDAY SHOW Rob Deering, Keir McAllister, Chris Conroy, Jenny Collier and host Scott Agnew.

The Stand: 20:30 £12.00

SAT, 17 SEP THE SATURDAY SHOW Rob Deering, Keir McAllister, Chris Conroy, Jenny Collier and host Scott Agnew.

The Stand: 21:00 £17.50 Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00

SUN, 18 SEP MICHAEL REDMOND’S SUNDAY SERVICE Resident Irish funnyman Michael Redmond at the helm The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

MON, 19 SEP PAUL CURRIE - FFFFFFFMILK! Northern Irish master of surreal nonsense and bohemian clownarchist.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

SUN, 11 SEP

TUE, 20 SEP

MICHAEL REDMOND’S SUNDAY SERVICE Elaine Malcolmson, Stephen Buchanan and Cubby.

The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

RED RAW Christopher Macarthur Boyd and Ro Campbell The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

MON, 12 SEP BENEFIT IN AID OF SUPPORT IN MIND With Gary Little, Christopher Macarthur Boyd, Ross McLelland, Kirsty Morrison and host Scott Gibson.

The Stand: 20:30 £5.00

TUE, 13 SEP RED RAW Long-running weekly beginner’s showcase. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out n The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

WED, 14 SEP

WED, 21 SEP New Material Night This night plays host to some of the circuits most well know faces, interspersing their perfomance with a daring dash of untested material!

Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00 STEFFEN PEDDIE - 99 PROBLEMS AND THE CHIPS STILL AIN’T ONE Steffen Peddie (star of BBC2’s ‘Hebburn’ and host of one of radios craziest late night phone in show), a man who has (and causes) multiple problems every day show you the way out of the moral maze of life’s challenges The Stand: 20:30 £8.00

THU, 22 SEP Yesbar Virgins Watch the birth (or death!) of the next big thing Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00

New Material Night This night plays host to some of the circuits most well know faces, interspersing their perfomance with a daring dash of untested material!

Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00

THE THURSDAY SHOW Mick Ferry, Ray Bradshaw, Paul F Taylor and host Billy Kirkwood.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

BBC COMEDY PRESENTS See the start of some new stand-up material and comedy shows that are in development and be part of comedy history in the making. Grab your tickets and have your say…..bring your funny friends to see funny in the making!

The Stand: 20:30 £4.00

Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00

THU, 15 SEP Yesbar Virgins Watch the birth (or death!) of the next big thing Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00 THE THURSDAY SHOW Rob Deering, Keir McAllister, Chris Conroy, Jenny Collier and host Scott Agnew.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

FRI, 23 SEP THE FRIDAY SHOW Mick Ferry, Ray Bradshaw, Paul F Taylor and host Billy Kirkwood.

The Stand: 20:30 £12.00

SAT, 24 SEP THE SATURDAY SHOW Mick Ferry, Ray Bradshaw, Paul F Taylor and host Billy Kirkwood.

The Stand: 21:00 £17.50 Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00

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SUN, 25 SEP MICHAEL REDMOND’S SUNDAY SERVICE Resident Irish funnyman Michael Redmond at the helm The Stand: 20:30 £6.00

MON, 26 SEP TOPICAL STORM Following the success of Aye Right ? How No ? at the 2014 Fringe, and in a postreferendum, post-2015 election society, McTavish, Nelson and McAllister return with a new satirical show. A mix of stand-up, chat, comment and left-field answers to the nat The Stand: 20:30 £7.00

TUE, 27 SEP RED RAW Christopher Macarthur Boyd and Ro Campbell The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

WED, 28 SEP New Material Night This night plays host to some of the circuits most well know faces, interspersing their perfomance with a daring dash of un-tested material!

Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00 SCRAM! Brand new sketch and ensemble night from some of Scotland’s finest new comedians. A team of the country’s most exciting young talent take over the Stand for a night of sketches, stand-up and improv The Stand: 20:30 £3.00

THU, 29 SEP Yesbar Virgins Watch the birth (or death!) of the next big thing Yes Bar: 20:00 £3.00 THE THURSDAY SHOW Mitch Benn, Andrew Stanley, Stephen Halkett and host Susan Morrison.

The Stand: 20:30 £10.00

FRI, 30 SEP Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00 THE FRIDAY SHOW Mitch Benn, Andrew Stanley, Stephen Halkett and host Susan Morrison.

The Stand: 20:30 £12.00

SAT, 1 OCT Laughter Eight Late night comedy showcase Yes Bar: 20:00 £10.00

MUSIC SAT, 3 SEP PINACT + LIFE MODEL + JOSHUA GRAY Pinact have been locked away for the past few months working on album two. Before they go and record it properly they’ll be playing a one off special show in Glasgow to let you hear what they’ve been up to!

Broadcast: 19:00 £5.00 Into the Night Northern Soul All Dayer O2 Academy: 19:00 £10/£20 Clocked Out (The Final Comedown!) + Anxiety + Bad Aura + Monoliths Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £5.00 Ewan Chambers DJ Set Resident at top Berkeley Suite night Healthy and has played alongside the likes of Rebolledo, Chloe, Joakim and Alejandro Paz to name a few.

Flying Duck: 22:00 FREE

MUSIC Master Blaster A club night dedicated to the best of Motown, funk and soul Bloc: 23:00 FREE Harsh Tug! The best Hip Hop Night in Scotland. Deal with it.

Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3.00 Randy Young Cherry Suede community Classic Grand:

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Projekt Glasgow Presents Polish club night Classic Grand:

SUN, 4 SEP THE PARROTS Fresh-from- college young garage-surf trio from Madrid Broadcast: 19:00 £6.00 JESS MORGAN Acutely observed, beautifully delivered country-folk ballads The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00 Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00 FREE

MON, 5 SEP BIG THIEF + LOUIS ABBOTT (ADMIRAL FALLOW) The Hug and Pint: 19:30

£9.00

Acoustic Open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Beer for performers Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 FREE Slowclub Presents: Blochestra Bloc’s own mini orchestra - new members welcome to join no matter your experience Bloc: 21:00 FREE

KLAUS JOHANN GROBE Danceorientated kraut music driven by an organic, metronomic beat aligned with synth, chant-like vocals and a monstrous funky bass.

Broadcast: 19:00 £7.00

HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS ALBUM FUNDRAISER EXTRAVAGANZA Support from Barrie-James O’Neill and QUICK – Band.

Broadcast: 19:00 £7.00

Eyre Llew + guests Bloc: 21:00

Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00 FREE

FREE

Classic Showcase Showcasing all genres from rock to metal to indie to acoustic Classic Grand:

The Trongate Rum Riots + The Amphetameanies Sea shanty speed folk Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £8 adv

MICHELE STODART (THE MAGIC NUMBERS) Michele Stodart has taken temporary leave of the band she formed with her brother Romeo, to release her second solo album ‘Pieces’ on 8th July 2016 The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00

Naked Brutal and distorted experimental pop vision The Hug and Pint: 19:30

£6.50

Acoustic Open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Beer for performers Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 FREE

Cleoslaptra DJ Set If you don’t know her, check out the mix she made recently for Optimo’s NTS show.

Flying Duck: 22:00 FREE

SWALLOWS / MONROE Finishing off the Scottish Weekender in Glasgow.

Broadcast: 19:00 £5.00

Deathkill4000 Ultra-cutting edge dark electro, hip hop and post punk Bloc: 23:00 FREE

Slowclub Presents: The Blas Collective Celtic Connections glitterati perform a night of inspiring covers, originals and classics Bloc: 21:00 FREE

FRI, 9 SEP

Night of the Jaguar w/ RAPID (live) Rapid Tan, one of the latest of Glasgow’s brilliant party punk supergroups bringing together members of Herbert Powell and previous NOTJ guests Breakfast Muff.

They’ll be bringing their mad blend of shifting tempos and high-intensity rhythms and riffs The Art School: 23:00 £4.00

LUKE & MEL + Gary Quinn --- Full band co-headline show Broadcast: 19:00 £8.00

Something Wicked w/ Ceephax Acid Crew. Hardware hero and acid pioneer CEEPHAX ACID CREW will be gracing the Vic Bar with a FULL LIVE SHOW. Supported by the acid stylings of BEATWIFE and UPSTANDING MONK. Live visuals by SHARON GRAHAM. The Art School: 23:00 £9.00

Adam Ross Greene First headline show with support from special guests Jack Jarvis Gouther and Joseph Craig Miller The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

The Lance Vance Dance Ultimate Party Vibes, Dance til Death Becomes you Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3/free for students

Fighting Caravans + Rocket Reducer Bloc: 21:00 FREE

THE LUCID DREAM psych Broadcast: 19:00

TUE, 6 SEP

SUNFLOWER BEAN + COMMUNIONS The Brooklyn trio tackle big ideas and modern growing pains with their sweetly melodic, dreamy psych rock.

Broadcast: 19:00 £10.00 Jamie Martin + The Emerald Armada After Jamie’s successful EP Launch in Glasgow last April, he is returning to Nice N Sleazys for another soul infused headline show.

Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £6.00 Pinegrove + The Great Albatross + Tweaking indie rock, pop and country elements – memory, language, and home The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £8.50 Kris Breazy (BASSment) House n techno Fun Vibes Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 FREE Jack Rocks presents: Bombskare + Hello Creepy Spider Bloc: 21:00 FREE

THU, 8 SEP ALI ROBERTSON Beat driven electronic soul The Hug and Pint: 19:30

£8.00

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WED, 7 SEP

MON, 12 SEP

THE WEDDING PRESENT “Going, Going...” Audio-Visual Tour 2016” The Art School: 19:00 £22.50 25 Years of Sleaze BIS + Fallopé and The Tubes + Bratakus Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30

£10adv/£12otd Lionlimb + The Crossmakers + Spinelli The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £7.00 Handpicked Casettes Tapes DJ Set Handpicked Casette Tapes head Honcho Pasty in the basement on the 10th of September for a special DJ set in the bar.

Flying Duck: 22:00 FREE Monster Hospital Botch meets Beyonce DJ smash, a club night like no other Bloc: 23:00 FREE WRONG ISLAND - FUCKITY BYE The last Wrong island. Debauchery Ensues Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3/free for students

SUN, 11 SEP £4.00

L7 When we’ll pretend that it’s 1992 O2 ABC: 19:00 £18.00

H&P Presents Invisible City - David Barbarossa Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3/5

Where Fires Are + New York Tourists + TALK Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £4.00

TUE, 13 SEP

SWAY This will be Sway’s last show with lead guitarist/vocalist Matt Broadcast: 19:00 £3.00 Classic Showcase Showcasing all genres from rock to metal to indie to acoustic Classic Grand:

FRI, 16 SEP Dan + Shay SOLD OUT Youthful country O2 ABC: 19:00 Sold Out NEON SUICIDE Alternative Rock Duo from Glasgow- 2 members on Drums & Guitar The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £6.00 Becky Marshall DJ Set 1/4 of the crew behind So Low. Cold Wave/ Industrial/Post Punk/Synth Flying Duck: 22:00 FREE Handpicked X Frogbeats : Art School Takeover. Hip Hop & Jungle Takeover by the Frogbeats & Handpicked crews with guests DJ Vadim & Suff Daddy.

The Art School: 23:00 tbc 12th Isle House and Techno Outsider Celebration of Life Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3.00 McFly Tom, Dougie, Harry and Danny are back.

O2 Academy: 19:00 £32.00

FOLKLUB - ROSS AINSLIE & ALI HUTTON Steve Byrnes (Kate Rusby, Treacherous Orchestra) on guitar and Martin O’Neill (Julie Fowlis, Treacherous Orchestra) on bodhran.

The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00

Enjoyable Moment Cosmic Dead curated avante-electro psyche-out DJs Bloc: 21:00 FREE

Matias Aguayo & The Desdemonas + Machines In Heaven Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 £8.50adv

The Cut Throat razors 11 piece evoking classic ska, motown and new wave O2 ABC: 19:00 £8.00

Dammit Presents Bloc: 23:00

FREE

Cornucopia!! Katrina Cobain (spoken word), Bart Waltz live performance (songs from wicker man), Jens Henrik, This Could Be Us But You Playing, Echo Party, SofAY, Sgaire + Lewis performances The Art School: 23:00 FREE NOTHING LOUD Broadcast: 19:00

£9.00

WED, 14 SEP JOEL SARAKULA Psychedelic and soulful indie-pop The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £6.00 Wendell Borton + guests Bloc: 21:00

FREE

Woman 4 Woman Fundraiser Kyle WEC, The Burrell Connection and Chester. Expect only the best! We mean that.

Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £5/7 AYAKARA + Acrylic + Tribal High + Shambolics Broadcast: 19:00 £5 / £2.50 students

THU, 15 SEP Akrobat + guests Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30

£5.00

JORDAN MACKAMPA A man made up of misspelt lyrics, milky tea and Etta James records The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00 PVC X Hawkchild DIY. MssingNo, Cakes Da Killa, Kamixlo, Uli K, Manara + PVC DJS The Art School: 23:00 £7.00 Small Talk w/ DJ ADIDADAS Lewis Happy Meals Vaporbeat Eurowave MASTER Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 FREE Repeater Bloc’s own mini orchestra - new members welcome to join no matter your experience Bloc: 21:00 FREE

SAT, 17 SEP The Sherlocks Consisting of two sets of brothers, The Sherlocks are an indie alternative band from Sheffield.

O2 ABC: 19:00 £9.00 SHIELD PATTERNS Dreamily surreal The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00 Straighten Out Stranglers Tribute Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 £10.00 Lewis Cook & Michael Kasparis Creamy tides of everything from punk to hi-nrg.

Flying Duck: 22:00 FREE Cooly G / Crazy Cousinz Fallow / Letitia Pleiades / Hotboyz / Dvsty b2b Hareem A night of : UK Funky, Garage, Bassline, Niche, 4x4, Speed Garage.

The Art School: 23:00 £7.00 Singles Night Ultimate in 7” party time excellent!

Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3.00 McFly Tom, Dougie, Harry and Danny are back.

O2 Academy: 19:00 £32.00 Fantastic Man Incoherent madness for those with a deathwish, the worst clubnight in the world Bloc: 21:00 FREE Section 25 Initially mentored by Joy Division, and went on to record four albums for Factory Records between 1980 and 1986. The first of these produced by Martin “Zero” Hannett.

Broadcast: 19:00 £12.00 Roadtrip Roadies on tour Classic Grand: Projekt Glasgow Presents Polish club night Classic Grand:

SUN, 18 SEP 25 Years of Sleaze Active Minds + Thisclose + Bratakus + Sick of Talk + Brian Curran Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £5.00

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SEPTEMBER 2016, ISSUE 25 HOWIE PAYNE Formerly the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Stands The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £9.00 McFly Tom, Dougie, Harry and Danny are back.

O2 Academy: 19:00 £32.00 Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00 FREE JUNIUS MEYVANT Rich and afflicted take on freaky folk pop with a familiar and soulful fee Broadcast: 19:00 £10.00

THU, 22 SEP NHC Presents Chuck Mosley + Girobabies + Fudgie Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £10/£13 NATALIE MCCOOL + AMY SHIELDS + GEORGIA GORDON Alt pop romance and heartache The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £6.50 Hot House Cat Reilly, the master of the universe spins the sweatiest delectable Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 FREE

Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00 FREE

Stretched The secret meeting place of contemporary jazz-enthused savants Bloc: 21:00 FREE

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On The Beat presents: Love SWING w/ DJ Frizzo + guests ELECTRO SWING, HOUSE/TECH, LIVE MUSICIANS Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £4.00

The Warlocks Aural netherworld O2 ABC: 19:00 £12.00

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MON, 26 SEP THE MOONLANDINGZ Outsider, Ouija psych pop super group, Broadcast: 19:00 £10.00

MON, 19 SEP

Boomerang Parlour + Plume Celtic Connections glitterati perform a night of inspiring covers, originals and classics Bloc: 21:00 FREE

Rat Boy 20-year-old indie rapper returns O2 ABC: 19:00 £13.00

Henrick Freischlader Trio Blues renaissance O2 ABC: 19:00 £15.00

Acoustic Open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Beer for performers Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 FREE

FRI, 23 SEP

Slowclub Presents: The Blas Collective Celtic Connections glitterati perform a night of inspiring covers, originals and classics Bloc: 21:00 FREE

SARAH CALTIERI The six bands she has fronted include Vintage Marmalade - their recording of her 2015 song The Road soundtracked her parliamentary awareness-raising campaign about the eating disorder EDMT1 The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £9.50 Acoustic Open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Beer for performers Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 FREE Freshers Fringe Presents: Blochestra Bloc’s own mini orchestra are live! A special addition as part of Freshers Fringe!

Bloc: 21:00 FREE

Punk Rock Rammy and Dovetown The Tuts + Crywank + Joyce Delaney Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £6.50/£7 SUGO - Italian Trash Disco Bloc: 23:00

FREE

Guns 2 Roses Guns n Roses tribute O2 ABC: 19:00 £11.00 Floyd in The Flesh 7 piece Pink Floyd tribute Classic Grand: £10.00 Daryl Sperry Releasing his latest EP “I DON’T WANT TO BE EVERYBODY,” at this special launch night.

Classic Grand:

SAT, 24 SEP

TUE, 20 SEP Freakout Honey + Faiides + Marble Gods Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £4adv/6otd

THE RIVERS Believe in the power of live.

The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

Gary Numan Tubeway Army frontman Gary Numan celebrates his classic albums Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon.

O2 ABC: 19:00 £30.00

Fantazia Showtime 2 Feat Bizarre Inc. Bizarre Inc, SL2, Liquid, Chill FM, Slipmatt Scott Brown and Awesome 3. Marc Smith, Easygroove, Joe Deacon, Hyperbass, Technotrance, The Doctor, Marc Loage, Tommy B, Korrupt and Madman & Boy AKA O2 Academy: 20:00 £25.00

Gutterdammerung Live rock ’n’ roll movie experience from the mind of Belgian-Swedish visual artist Bjorn Tagemose O2 Academy: 19:00 £27.00

Matthieu-Disco DJ Set MatthieuDisco aka Matt Robin, Drummer of the amazing Chump and member of the MR TC band Djs Flying Duck: 22:00

The New Tusk + Pet Grief + Flakes Bloc: 23:00 FREE

WED, 21 SEP Black Reach Promotions presents Beehoover + Bacchus Baracus + Buried Sleeper + Ebethron Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £6adv LAWRENCE ARABIA + DAVE FRAZER + HEIR OF THE CURSED The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £6.50 Out of The Blue Monthly film screenings, the first of which will be Dennis Hopper’s ‘Out of the Blue’ Flying Duck: 20:00 Not Moving Golden teacher / Dick 50 mentalists select only the best for you!

Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 FREE The Enemy - farewell tour One last anthemic hurrah O2 ABC: 19:00 £20.00 Heimway + Anomalies Bloc: 21:00

FREE

Lowkey Lowkey is an English rapper and political activist of Iraqi descent, known for his controversial yet incredible lyricism on real life issues O2 ABC: 19:00 £15.00 GUADALUPE PLATA + THE BONNEVILLES Like a cowboy soundtrack pulled from a zombie’s grasp Broadcast: 19:00 £6.00

Walk n Skank and MoreFreeVibe present :- Mungo’s Hi Fi Soundsystem. O.B.F ft. Shanti D & Skayaman The Art School: 23:00 £15.00 Shaka Loves You Hip Hop / Live Percussion / Visual Stimulants Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3.00 GONZO The quest to bring epic nostalgia back in the form of all things MTV2 (pre-trash) and 120 Minutes continues. The return of Indie Disco.

Bloc: 23:00 FREE Perfect One of Poland’s most popular rock bands O2 ABC: 19:00 £32.00 Elvana Rock ‘n’ Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana!

O2 ABC: 19:00 £8.00 Unofficial Afterparty for Comic Con Scotland. BOTH FLOORS open for a night of epic tunes and geeky fun.

Classic Grand:

SUN, 25 SEP PSYCH SUNDAY II WITH CAVERN OF ANTI-MATTER & MORE TBA. Broadcast: 15:00 £12.00 Flawes + Guests Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30

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PAUL CARELLA PAUL CARELLA The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £8 adv

HONEYBLOOD + EAT FAST Babes Never Die, out October. Sold Out The Hug and Pint: 19:30 Sold Out

The Enemy - farewell tour SOLD OUT One last anthemic hurrah O2 ABC: 19:00 Sold Out

TUE, 27 SEP HD Music Presents : Dave McPherson (INME) + Mark Halls Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 £8adv/£10 OSCAR Eccentric British pop.

The Hug and Pint: 19:30

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COLLEEN GREEN & CASSIE RAMONE Decent Tegan And Sara like pop Broadcast: 19:00 £7.00 Start At Zero (SLV) + Lay It On The Line + False Hopes Bloc: 21:00 FREE Union J Originally formed on The X Factor O2 ABC: 19:00 £20.00

WED, 28 SEP Withered Hand + Sean C Kennedy + Ainslie Wills The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £12.00 Bronston + Donnie Willow + Leo Bargery (Mt Doubt) Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 20:00 £5adv/7otd Drug Store Glamour The naughtiest, craziest and most debauched night in Glasgow Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30

FREE

Betunizer (SPA) + The Crossmakers Bloc: 21:00 FREE Feeder First live performances in four years O2 ABC: 19:00 £23.00

THU, 29 SEP Sonnet Youth Student Edition: A Spoken Word House Party Spoken word house party, a literary rave that brings together some of the country’s best poets for a night of no holds barred performances.

O2 ABC: 17:00 tba Folklub - The Shee (Album Launch) + Charlie Grey + Joseph Peach The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00 Plaid + Konx-Om-Pax Plaid visit Glasgow for the only Scottish date of their current world tour, presenting the highly acclaimed live show for their new album ‘The Digging Remedy’ on Warp Records, featuring state of the art graphics and unique production design supporting the The Art School: 23:00 £10.00 Breakfast Club Gerry Lyons spins the pop / indie / rock / disco classics, and no less Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 FREE

FRI, 30 SEP Micheal Rother On this tour Michael Rother plays NEU! Harmonia & Solo Works with his current live line-up which includes Hans Lampe on drums and Franz Bargmann on guitar. Franz Bargmann is an ex-member of the Berlin-based band Camera. Hans Lampe contributed drumming on The Art School: 19:00 £22.50 CHANTEL McGREGOR + Guests Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 19:30 tba PETE MACLEOD PERFORMING SONGS FROM HIS TWO ALBUMS ‘ROLLING STONE’ & ‘CRESTFALLEN’ The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00 Shoot Ur Shot Those who will be tantalising your HIGHER senses… COME, SEE AND BLOODY CONQUER! Party poppers at the ready, touch up some cake if you please and raise a toast to whoever wins our VIP Package. CUTMASTER COSMO, SHANE and BONZAI BONNER including some guy The Art School: 23:00 £5.00 SQIFF! Bar Wotever Party.

Purveyors of all things queer in Londontown, Bar Wotever hits Glasgow for a special collaboration with SQIFF!! Bringing talent and fabulousness from their long-running community-focused cabaret night to perform alongside hott local acts, legendary queer c The Art School: 23:00 £6.00 Domestic Exile The wildest party this side of Berlin. trust us, this means PEACE Nice ‘N’ Sleazy: 23:30 £3.00 DOUBLE SIGHT ’16 With live guests Cat Black plus international guest DJs, residents and 60s lights and visuals by The Exploding Sound Machine.

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Shake Appeal 6 decades of rock and roll on under one roof hosted by the ultimate DJ trivium Bloc: 21:00 FREE Jake Quickenden X Factor cheekie chappie O2 ABC: 19:00 £15.00 The Kills Strict rhythms and riffs O2 ABC: 19:00 £20.00

SAT, 1 OCT MOUNTAIN HIGH: A NIGHT OF TAMLA-MOTOWN From the creators of Blitzed, a club night of TamlaMotown with full live band.

The Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00 Dancehall Carnival Heatwave, Murlo (mixpak/Rinse.fm) playing Dancehall, Reggaeton, Soca, Bashment The Art School: 23:00 £10.00

THEATRE WED, 14 SEP A GAMBLER’S GUIDE TO DYING What are the odds of living an extraordinary life? This is the story of one boy’s granddad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 football World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000. An intergenerational tale o Tron Theatre: 20:00 £10.00

NHC LIST OF TRUSTED PROMOTERS NHC MUSIC’s main remit in this musical world is to make life that much easier for the musicians and artists striving to make great music within it. That’s why we feel this list could help you. It’s a regularly updated list of ethically minded venues, promoters and bookers working throughout Scotland. These are people we would work with ourselves, and we guarantee you there will be no scammers, pay to play, or unethical business practices with the people and businesses on the list. So now you know who to safely work with, with your new college band in Glasgow and beyond! More names will be added monthly.

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MUSIC

ENTRIES SOUGHT IN STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 The hunt is on to find the student photographer of the year as part of a drive to encourage artistic photography and celebrate a “passion for pictures”.

Students are being invited to get behind the lens in a bid to win a package of prizes worth £11,000 in a major competition to find fresh new talent.

The national search for the UK’s number one student photographer has been launched by retailer Calumet Photographic in partnership with major brands, including Canon, Fujifilm and Epson, and leading industry magazine Professional Photography.

Jon Warner, Managing Director of Calumet Photographic, which has an online shop and eight stores across the country, said: “The Student Photographer of the Year Competition 2016 is an opportunity for students to showcase their talents to a national audience as well as winning an impressive bundle of prizes, including £4,250 worth of Canon vouchers.

“At Calumet we’re passionate about photography and we’re passionate about supporting people looking to further their photographic abilities. That’s why we run this annual competition which both celebrates young people’s passion for pictures and encourages artistic photography. Once again we expect the standards to be high.”

All UK students are invited to upload one photograph. People who join Calumet’s Student Membership can submit an additional two images to the competition, with the scheme costing £25 and members receive free gifts worth over £150.

Shortlisted entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges from the photography world, including Mr Warner, Simeon Quarrie, a Canon Ambassador, last year’s winner Oliver Henderson and EmmaLily Pendleton, Editor of Professional Photography magazine.

The overall winner will be presented with their award at Calumet’s ‘Encounter

More Open Days’ taking place in October and November across the company’s eight stores. There will be prizes for the 10 runners-up who will each receive a £20 Calumet Gift Card and a one-year subscription to Professional Photography magazine.

To enter, students should submit their best work along with up to 20 words explaining each image at www.calphoto.co.uk/ student-awards. Calumet student members

can enter their addition two images by emailing student@calphoto.co.uk including their membership number.

The images should preferably be in .jpg format but .tiff, .bmp and .png will also be accepted. Images need to be no larger than 2MB. Entries close on Friday, October 14 to give freshers a chance to take part.

For more information, visit www.calphoto. co.uk/student-awards.

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GIGS OF THE MONTH A PREVIEW OF THE TOP GIGS GLASGOW & EDINBURGH HAS TO OFFER IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

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DEAP VALLY AT ELECTRIC CIRCUS (19/09) In the sun-dappled world of Los Angeles duo Deap Vally, everyone is free to be anyone or anything they want – even if that’s a neon-pink yeti strutting on the beach with a surfboard. “I’m gonna do it ‘cause I wanna,” the band sings over and over in a new video for ‘Gonnawanna’; meanwhile, the defiant creature trolls the beach, ignoring a gaggle of sunbathers who snicker and gawk.

Formed in 2011, Deap Vally is made up of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards hailing from San Fernando Valley, California. Edwards was a member of The Pity Party, while Troy was performing in Los Angeles as a solo artist.

JACK ROCKS PRESENTS: BOMBSKARE + HELLO CREEPY SPIDER AT BLOC (07/09) Having recently been crowned the UK’s Best PartTime band on the popular televised show hosted by the likes of Rhod Gilbert and Midget Ure, the 9-piece ska band hit Bloc in September! Scotland’s skank juggernaut, who have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the British Isles. Reaching zero to sixty skanking miles an hour in the space of three chords they are tighter than Fort Knox.

Live, the band deliver in spades; wave upon wave of ska has fans, skinheads and pork pie hat wearers alike ablaze in dancing rapture. Their trademark, breakneck ska rhythms and lush, three-part harmonies work together with choppy guitar sounds and an explosive horn section to truly blow the audience away.

JULY TALK

AT KING TUTS (13/09) Toronto’s indie-rock stalwarts, July Talk have released the new track ‘Strange Habit’, taken from their upcoming album Touch due for release on September 9th. Dynamically soothing, sombre and swaying, ‘Strange Habit’ follows lead single, ‘Push + Pull’, which has spent a month at the top on the Alternative Radio Chart in Canada.

The band recently performed the track live on TV at the iheartradio/MMVA broadcast in Toronto, with the group showing solidarity with the LGBT community post-Orlando in an electrifying performance that featured Leah Fay in rainbow eye make-up, weeping glitter tears.

The duo first met at a needlework class where Edwards taught Troy how to crochet.

They have since been described as “a scuzzy White Stripes-meets Led Zeppelin rock and roll duo”.

Their first single in 2012 released on Island/Communion, ‘End Of The World’, debuted as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record In The World on BBC Radio 1, and the band played the BBC Radio Rocks Week with a live concert from London’s Maida Vale Studios shortly after which transmitted into Lowe’s show.

CORRIE DICK

AT SLOUCH (13/09) A dynamic and ever-innovative presence on the UK music scene, Glaswegian Corrie Dick is a musician recognised for his fluency, gritty sound and reckless abandon on the drum kit. In recent years he has caused a stir in the UK and European jazz scene with his prolific and diverse activity, receiving praise and attention from fellow musicians, press, venues and fans alike. Dick surrounds himself with young superstars, having co-founded Chaos Collective with Young European Jazz Artist of the Year, Elliot Galvin and Parliamentary Jazz Awards Artist of the Year, Laura Jurd but has nonetheless been celebrated for his own “artistic approach to drumming and music in general”.

MODEL AEROPLANES

AT LA BELLE ANGELE (14/09) Since forming in January 2013, Model Aeroplanes have released a string of singles that have seen them work their way into the nation’s pop psyche.

After only eight gigs the band were hand picked to perform at their first T in the Park in 2013 and have since been on an epic rollercoaster of tours and festivals, gaining fans from around the country very early on in their career.

The band have been on a journey that has seen them support some of their favourite bands such as The View, Twin Atlantic, Little Comets and hotly tipped newcomer Saint Raymond as well as their own sold out headline tour.

CHURCH 1.1: SKEPSIS FRESHERS WEEK LAUNCH PARTY AT THE MASH HOUSE (15/09) Church Edinburgh presents the first in a series of raucous Cowgate parties, showcasing the finest in local and national DJ talent.

London-born Skepsis has seen a meteoric rise over the last twelve months and is now very much at the forefront of the ever growing UK Bass scene. With releases on labels like 3000 Bass, Four40, DeepRot and Murky, and support from bass heavyweights including My Nu Leng and FlavaD, he joins us for a freshers party like no other. He’ll receive support on the night from Diego & Temi (VIRTUS, Newcastle) and Ben Ashmore in the main room, while disco-heads Tom Graham and Alex Davidson go back-to-back in room 2 all night long.

THE VIEW

AT THE BARROWLANDS (16/09) The Scottish shimmering indie-rock four-piece landed themselves a Mercury Music Prize nominated no.1 debut album in 2007 and have never looked back since. These guys might wear the same jeans, but five albums later their infectious blend of clashing guitars, swirling melodies, unexpected crescendos and psychedelic vocals show no signs of stopping, with a continual reputation as a captivating live band.

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MCFLY

AT 02 ACADEMY (16 & 17/09) Now here’s a band that needs no introduction, but in case you didn’t know, McFly will be in Glasgow this month!

Formed in 2003 and named after Marty McFly, the main character in the Back to the Future films.

The band is made up of Harry Judd on drums, Tom Fletcher on vocals and guitar, Danny Jones on vocals and guitar and Dougie Poynter on vocals and bass guitar. Their first album, Room on the Third Floor, was released in autumn 2004 and immediately went to the top of the UK album charts, making McFly the youngest band to have ever had a No. 1 album. And you get to see them this month! Yay!

BABY STRANGE

AT ELECTRIC CIRCUS EDINBURGH (18/09) Indie/rock band, Baby Strange, formed in 2012 in Glasgow. The band consists of Johnny Madden (vocalist/guitarist), Connaire McCann (drummer) and Aidan McCann (bass).

As of late 2015, Baby Strange have been increasing their national reputation in the music industry, with the release of their 2015 single ‘Pleasure City’. The song itself has featured on the newly formed internet radio station Beats 1, on Apple Music, had strong BBC Radio 1 support from DJs such as Annie Mac and Huw Stephens, and was also played at Scotland’s national football stadium before the UEFA EURO Qualifiers Group stage match between Scotland and Germany.

FANTASTIC NEGRITO

AT KING TUTS GLASGOW (17/09) Fantastic Negrito – real name Xavier Dphrepaulezz – in his teens ran with Oakland street gangs, before cleaning up and signing with Prince’s management as Xavier. After a slow recovery from a car crash, Xavier undertook several different musical alter egos – including a stint in punk band Blood Sugar X. In the end, Xavier completely walked away from music for five years, only to reemerge fully regenerated as Fantastic Negrito.

An indie Al Green with the emotional depth of a Delta original, Fantastic Negrito is the genuine African-American heir to the great lineage of blues, soul and funk vocalists, with the rock attack of a Robert Plant or a Jack White, and the poetic politics of a Gil Scott Heron.

FRESHERS FRINGE PRESENTS: BLOCHESTRA AT BLOC (19/09) Bloc’s own mini orchestra – Blochestra, play a live show covering the likes of Animal Collective, Wye Oak, Nick Cave, Goldfrapp, Talking Heads, and many more. This is also an opportunity to join the group! They will be recruiting so come and check out the band to see if it’s something you’d like to get involved in. No matter what level of experience or what instrument, everyone is welcome.

THE INVISIBLE THE LOTTERY WINNERS AT STEREO (23/09)

From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it’s been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners. To mark that ride they’ve announced a UK tour run from September.

They’re the type of band to put an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radio-engineered pop. In Tom Rylance they’ve got a magnetizing front-man and it’s quite clear they’ve got the credentials to go as far as they want.

Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled them as “the best band since the Smiths” and it’s got to be said they bare an uncanny resemblance too. Make that judgement when The Lottery Winners take the show on the road for their debut headline tour – we’re sure you’ll agree.

DECLAN MCKENNA

AT O2 ABC GLASGOW (01/10) At just 17 Declan has already achieved so much.

Since the release of his demo Brazil last spring, the young artist has snatched the Glastonbury ‘emerging artist’ slot, nestling him firmly on the main stage alongside many of his heroes, signed a record deal with Columbia Records, dropped his awesome new track ‘Paracetamol’ and announced a sold-out headline show at The Barfly in London, as part of the NME Awards Shows.

The 17 year-old will join Manchester band Blossoms for eleven dates with a stop at Glasgow’s 02 ABC on 1 October.

AT KING TUTS (30/09) The key sentiment behind The Invisible’s new album, Patience, is a sense of “joy and gratitude for being alive.” The experiences of the three members of the band since the release of their last album, both individually and collectively, mean that the group “have gained a deeper understanding of the value of life.” In some sense, you could argue that this is what music, at its most basic, does – it lifts us up, it celebrates, it is a distillation of the very best of life and living.

As a group, Dave Okumu (guitar, vocals), Tom Herbert (bass and synthesizer) and Leo Taylor (drums), have been involved in this celebration for almost a decade now, though their musical collaborations stretch back further still. Catch The Invisible at King Tuts on 30 September.

MICHAEL KIWANUKA AT THE ART SCHOOL GLASGOW (06/10) THE LIQUID ROOM EDINBURGH (07/10) Following near faultless critical praise on both sides of the Atlantic, Michael Kiwanuka’s new abum Love & Hate, produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, gives Michael his first number one record.

He returned to the UK in August to perform at Boardmasters Festival on August 13. Michael will start his full headline tour this October stopping off in Glasgow and Edinburgh on the 6th and 7th supporting the release of his new album.

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ELECTRIC FROG SUMMER JAM FESTIVAL (3&4/09) River Museum Soul legend Cindi Candy and disco house sensation Todd Terje lead the charge for Scotland’s inaugural Summer Jam event, which will see some of disco, soul, funk and house music’s finest touch down in town for a weekend of outstanding music. Oh, and it’ll also be a roller disco! There won’t be many other roller discos in town that weekend. Not your traditional rave by any means, though it does place focus on the revolutionary genres that spawned house music in the first place.

With Terje and Dmitri from Paris on the lineup, however, you can expect a good surplus of bass and groove to provide the soundtrack to your rollerblading party experience. This will be different and fun.

GUY GERBER

(15/09) Sub Club Guy Gerber is one of the most understatedly successful DJ’s in underground dance music – and one of the most unpredictable. The man epitomizes the experimentalism the scene can offer, and his melancholic indie influences, collaborations with famous rappers (Diddy) and left field sets make him stand out as a unique entity in a scene that’s overly populated by many unique artists. He’s one of the most dynamic and interesting producer/DJs on the scene, and seeing him live is essential if you want to have your mind blown. When you go see DJs you know what you’re getting half the time – which isn’t a knock per se – but with Gerber, there’s an air of mystery and guaranteed quality.

PRESSURE

(30/09) SWG3 Pressure is the marquee techno night, arguably, in Europe. For nearly 30 decades it’s been the pinnacle raving hub of Glasgow’s music culture on an almost-monthly basis. This one is going to be top notch, because the legend and proclaimed ‘Baron of Techno’ Dave Clarke is headlining with support from Slam and Silicone Soul, with even more to be announced. That line-up is stellar so far and worth the price of admission.

OPTIMO (13/09) Sub Club & (23/09) The Mash House

When Optimo arrive in Glasgow, employers get concerned. Back when they had a regular Sunday residence at Subby, sick days shot up, with many of the culprits getting caught out because angry bosses found their pictures on social media. If that isn’t a testament to the quality of an Optimo set, then I don’t know what is. People are prepared to risk their jobs for it, and with good reason.

Their tune selection is an eclectic, genre hopping treat and it’s not uncommon to hear a Blondie song right after a techno banger, or some Sonic Youth mish-mashed with 80’s new wave. Their punk aesthetic has seen them continuously march to the beat of their own drum throughout their career. To many purists, their defiance to stick to a genre or mood is perplexing and insulting – but to those who just want to have fun, Optimo are essentially God.

MARCEL DETTMANN

(16/09) The Liquid Rooms Marcel Dettmann is one of the faces of Berghain nightclub, which is basically the most difficult venue in Europe to get into. His music has undoubtedly provided the soundtrack to many a seedy activity, but for an intimate party in Edinburgh you could do a lot worse than go see this superstar DJ with a consistent penchant for delivering brilliance. He’s been doing this for a while and he never fails to impress, and like every other gig in this article, it’s essential. Even if it means you have to go without food for this month, it’ll be worth it to see Dettmann rock the house.

STREETRAVE 27TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (01/10) SWG3 STREETrave is turning 27! Can you believe it?

So let’s celebrate this at SWG3 on Saturday 1st October with one of the best line ups ever.

Julie Mcknight will be flying in direct from the USA to do an exclusive live PA, she will be making her long awaited STREETrave debut!

‘Finally’ by King’s of Tomorrow is one of the biggest all time dance anthems so you know this will be pretty special indeed.

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SK Studios owners, Stephen Kirkwood and Steven Galloni, met with Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at The Prince’s Trust

SKAPADE: ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE THEIR CREATIVE DREAMS Bedroom producing has become the backbone of dance music in the 21st century. All it takes is one good track to become an overnight sensation and make a hobby become a jet setting reality. With a multitude of cutting edge software available on home computer systems, it’s never been a better time to make a go of it. Madeon and Porter Robinson started out producing their respective brands of EDM for fun, then before they knew it, they found themselves atop the Beatport charts and virally sensationalising Youtube. Seeing self-made success stories like this is enough to instil belief in any budding superstar DJ. But before enthusiastic club goers obey your every beckoned call as you stand emblazoned behind the strobe lights of Amnesia as the epic trance titan you can become, you’ll need a body of work that’ll seduce the masses first, and to do that you’ll need to learn the basics.

That’s where SKapade Studios can help.

Whether you want to become the new Tiesto, or just make power noise in a basement with no fame aspirations, the SKapade lads can get you started on your quest to achieving your goals. Dumbarton might not be known for its Balearic beaches and booming bass, but SKapade co-founder Stephen Kirkwood has left his imprint on trance music following releases on notable labels such as Ministry of Sound, Blackhole Recordings and Spinnin Records. Now, along with comrades Stuart Mclellan of 2nd Phase and Nico Mendez of Erase and UM Records, along with comedian, actor and co-founder of ‘The Fiery Scots’ radio show, Steven Galloni, SKapade have combined their expert knowledge to help aspiring talent and give back to the community.

The quartet provide a myriad of services, including tuition for track engineering, mastering, mixing, podcasting, youth training and personal development. So whether its making music, performing it or presenting it, the lads will give you one on one training that will enable you to become well-rounded while imbuing yourself with an assortment of new skills.

SKapade’s growing reputation has caught the attention of some of Scotland’s education and enterprise bodies as well. As such, they run workshops and work with youth groups, showing that electronic music can possess a true communitarian purpose that truly does enable people to enrich themselves and their respective communities. The team regularly attend universities and colleges to give guest lecturers and make presentations about life in their respective field, thus inspiring young entrepreneurs on top as future musicians. They even gave a lecturer for business students at the prestigious Glasgow university, which just goes to show that perhaps electronic musicbased ventures aren’t so far-fetched after all when it comes to creating a successful business. At the end of the day, they’ve managed to build one on their own accord, and this is inspirational to any ambitious students looking to do the same, even if their interests lie outside dance music. Good business acumen can be transposed on various facets of entrepreneurism after all, and SKapade’s reach stretches to areas such as events and business management along with the aforementioned avenues.

Recently, the lads were given a grant from Awards for All to launch their own broadband TV channel so they can run training programmes for Dunbartonshire’s next generation. By the looks of it, it’s becoming an all-encompassing venture that’s going to continue to make waves throughout Scotland – and even further. In addition to their national expansion, their reach has extended to various corners of the globe through Skype sessions.

It’s an educational platform that provides young people with an alternative, and should they choose to pursue it – whether as a hobby or career – there’s no telling how far they’ll go. But what is important is that there are organisations like SKapade making those alternatives known, as it lets people know that there are options while typifying the success that can come from pursuing your own creative outlets. The nine to five life isn’t for everybody, and that’s okay. If you have skills, embrace them, follow your dreams and just go for it. As a result, they became partners with the Prince’s Trust and the results have been a resounding success.

In its short lifespan so far, SKapade has been growing from strength to strength.

They’ve enjoyed national media coverage, inspired students and taught them new skills which have played a pivotal part in encouraging people to fine tune their creative muscles. If you’re considering taking a risk and forging your own path, then may SKapade serve as an example of your goals being attainable if you’re willing to take a risk and put in the work.

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NHC MUSIC PRESENTS... CHUCK MOSLEY (+ GIROBABIES AND FUDGIE MCFADDEN) 22ND SEPT – NICE N SLEAZY’S Ex-Faith No More frontman Chuck Mosley is coming to Glasgow on the back of his two, back with Faith No More but not really, gigs in LA and San Francisco supporting the reissue of their debut ‘We Care Alot’.

He’ recently released “Demos For Sale” a compilation of demos and early mixes from the 2009 solo album, “Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food”, the idea of which was to give fans a better representation of his initial vision for the songs.

“While it was a great record for what it was, and a lot of people love it, ‘Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food’ turned into a monster that I let get completely out of control with overdubs, over-production, my live tracks getting redone by God knows who. ‘Demos For Sale’ is a choice version of the LP, before it mutated into ‘Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food’, a little closer to how we wanted it to be – live, dirty and punk rock… warts and all.”

According to Mosley the idea is just to ‘Get up there, play, tell jokes, act stupid, mess up, start over again, and try to make it as psychedelic as possible.’

Chuck will also be performing a free acoustic gig in the New Hellfire Shop sometime between noon and 2pm, 1st come 1st served for that one so get down early.

He’ll be supported by locals Fudgie McFadden plus The Girobabies who’ll be performing a special unplugged set. I’ve no idea what Girobabies unplugged will be like but i’m looking forward to finding out.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST FRESHERS EVER Fresher’s Week, the first chapter in your new university life, is finally here! This is the perfect chance for LGBT+ students to explore a new part of their life and navigate their way out the closet. Whether you’re out already or are finally embracing who you are, heading to college and university is the perfect opportunity to celebrate LGBT+ life. And there’s no better place to do so than Scotland, which the Rainbow Europe Index named as the top country for gay rights in Europe in 2015.

CAMPUS SOCIETIES: Of course, for some the freedom of a new city and exploring your sexuality can be a little overwhelming. Thankfully, most universities and colleges offer excellent support services for LGBT+, and most prominent societies around campus that can make your uni experience even better. Within Glasgow alone, each university has a distinctly gayfriendly society. The University of Glasgow, for example, is a renowned Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion and boasts several bodies around campus that support and celebrate LGBT+ students and staff. GULGBTQ+ is one of the largest societies on campus and are proactive in promoting inclusivity on campus, running groups like Seahorses Swimming for trans and non-binary students. Aside from putting on amazing events and running campaigns throughout the year, the society was shortlisted as Student Group of the Year at the first annual LGBT Scotland Awards. Strathclyde also boasts a great LGBT+ society which runs different events throughout the year including social events, film screenings, political campaigns and trips to local LGBT friendly venues. Events are also organised specifically to coincide with the LGBT History Month. Strathclyde’s LGBT+ Union is an excellent platform to socialise and become active in political activism and get your Harvey Milk on!

Last year the society worked together with other liberation societies on the campaign about fighting stereotypes and launched an awareness campaign on different LGBTQ+ identities during Diversity Week. They also wish to collaborate with other Glaswegian

LGBT societies on abolishing the blood ban, as well as several campaigns to do with BTQ+ visibility and Trans* health.

Each university and college throughout the country is likely to have groups that cater distinctly to LGBT+ students.

Edinburgh University also has its own award-nominated society, BLOGS, as does St Andrew’s University, which boasts a strong sense of community and throws their amazing Glitterball. Other universities in Edinburgh, like Herriot Watt, Napier and Queen Margaret, also have LGBT+ societies welcoming people of all identities. Getting involved with groups like these is a great way to meet other LGBT+ people on campus and the perfect opportunity to become active in student life. Also they will most likely throw stupendous nights out, so you may as well take advantage. And be sure to look into LGBT+ friendly sports clubs like Frontrunners, an all-inclusive running group. Joining an inclusive sports group is a great way to meet people in the LGBT+ community – especially if you’re new to the scene – while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

GOING OUT: Glasgow has a thriving and vibrant gay scene offering something to cater to everyone. Odds are your first night out in Glasgow will take you to Polo, particularly popular on Wednesdays for Lollipop Wednesday which is free before 11pm or with a valid student card. You have not become indoctrinated into Glasgow’s gay scene without having a Polo memory to cringe over. But with cheap drinks and the cheesiest of pop, it certainly has its upside. Also, bars

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like Delmonica’s and The Waterloo are gay institutions and, again, are pretty cheap for students who have spent their overdraft on everything they shouldn’t have, while AXM is a Glasgow institution that hosts Menergy, a queer collective that runs a monthly drag queen revue show and alt-queer disco featuring special guests from RuPaul’s Drag Race. I can personally vouch for Katie’s, which has cheap drinks and great music.

For an alternative to these, however, The Flying Duck hosts a lot of diverse club nights that offer something a little different. Every so often they put on Polyester, an all-inclusive night that plays every genre of music imaginable, offers a safe space policy so everyone can boogie with ease and gender neutral toilets. It’s also a lovely pub – with a Sega Mega Drive – and you should check it out ASAP. There is also Birdcage, an amazing alternative affair that showcases the best local talent. They put on a great post-Free Pride party and takes place each month usually in the basement of Broadcast.

There is surely something to appeal to every LGBT+ newcomer to Glasgow. PS keep safe and make sure you have a taxi company’s number saved and look after your pals.

Edinburgh has an LGBT+ nightlife to rival ours; CC Bloom’s, for example, has had a revamp from its iconic disco days to becoming a little more refined – but worry not, they still cater to those craving terrible music and questionable life decisions on the weekend, and it is not to be missed. Our nation’s capital also boasts Planet, and Chalky’s, which features a weekly line-up of nights like Retro Rewind on a Monday and Cabaret on a Thursday. For a less glittery affair, you might want to hit up The New Town Bar or The Regent in Abbeyhill, known for its LGBT-friendly atmosphere and fine ales.

STAYING SAFE: There are a few things to keep in mind when going out to make sure you keep safe, such as ensuring your sexual health is paramount. While some STIs – Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital warts – are treatable, the severity of unprotected sex cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to HIV. There are plenty of myths surrounding HIV contraction, but quite simply HIV is

preventable with safe-sex practices such as using a condom or dental dam as well as lubricant. And if you’re in the Glasgow & Clyde region, visit www.freecondomsglasgowandclyde. org/ to find a venue near you that stocks free condoms. Universities and colleges often supply free condoms and lube, as well as gay-friendly clubs and bars.

There are excellent facilities that cater to LGBT+ people in need of sexual health services throughout Glasgow; the Steve Retson Project, for example supports gay and bisexual men, offering rapid HIV testing with results in 60 seconds, PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual exposure to HIV) and free condoms. The clinic also offers hepatitis vaccinations. Furthermore, the Sappho Service provides care for lesbians and bisexual women, offering cervical screenings, STD testing and treatment and safe-sex advice. The clinic also offers support regarding fertility, period problems and counselling relevant to any important issues you may be facing. Edinburgh also has a wealth of services available to LGBT+ people through organisations such as LGBT Health and Wellbeing. It’s important to be in complete control of your sexual health, and small efforts like taking responsibility for using condoms and having regular sexual health screenings allow you to stay safe and enjoy sex and dating to the fullest.

And it’s not just your sexual health you need to look after; moving out, starting university and coming out can be overwhelming experiences, and you may need someone to talk to. Luckily you can phone the LGBT Helpline Scotland on 0300 123 2523, while your on-campus organisations are an invaluable resource to ensure you keep your head above the water.

There are so many amazing LGBT+ events throughout the country to keep your eyes open for. University and college life is the best chance to explore and celebrate your sexuality: Scotland is the best place to get involved and embrace your authentic self.

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WHAT’S ON LGBTI

LGBTI NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD In recent weeks, there have been a number of news stories demonstrating an increase in the mistreatment of LGBT+ people in day to day life. In early August, for example, a gay couple were approached by a security guard in a London Sainsbury’s to inform them someone had complained about their holding hands. The guard said that while he “was brought up to believe in live and let live”, he had to tell them the customer had said they were touching and behaving inappropriately. A Sainsbury’s spokesperson stated “We do not tolerate discrimination in any form. We are investigating this urgently with our security contractor.” This follows an incident in 2014 when a security guard allegedly asked a lesbian couple to leave a store for kissing.

Meanwhile, Stewart McDonald – SNP MP for Glasgow South – and his partner were asked “Really? Both of you in the same bed?” while checking into a hotel in New York. Clearly there is still work to do be done to ensure the idea of equality and respect reaches all points of society, as these events still affect LGBT+ people trying to get on with their lives.

RuPaul’s Drag Race fans: as we go to print, the first episode of All Stars 2 will have aired and undoubtedly left us all gagging over their respective eleganza(s). As LGBT+ editor it is my responsibility and privilege to announce that TSA is very firmly on Team Katya, because I said so. Season 6 winner Bianca Del Rio, however, has been busy herself and released the first official trailer for her film Hurricane Bianca, starring everyone from Margaret Cho and Alan Cumming to Mama Ru herself. The film will be released worldwide via WolfeOnDemand.com on 23 September. Ms. Del Rio will also be gracing Glasgow with her presence as part of her Not Today Satan Tour in February.

R&B artist Frank Ocean’s latest album Blonde entered the UK album charts at no. 1 following a long – awaited and sudden release. The album has been critically acclaimed, with particular praise towards his exploration and celebration of queer themes throughout. The Daily Beast contends “Ocean’s sexuality is, as he describes it, “dynamic” – a self-assessment that hasn’t stopped journalists from pigeonholing him as bisexual or gay.” Ocean won Outstanding Music Artist at the GLAAD Media Awards, recognising LGBT+ achievement, for his previous album Channel Orange. The impact of an artist in the hip hop and R&B community so proudly celebrating queer culture is really significant, as is the mainstream success of Ocean’s work.

A US pastor Tony Perkins – who previously contested that natural disasters are sent by God as punishment for homosexuality – was forced to flee his flooded home in Louisiana last month. Mr Perkins, who escaped his home in a canoe, insisted in 2015 that the legalisation of gay marriage resulted in Hurricane Joaquin devastating Hawaii, saying “God is sending us a message.” This story reminded us all, also, of Conservative activist Jonathan Saenz, who after many years of persecuting LGBT+ people in the media had his wife leave him for another woman in 2014. Not really a news item; just a welcome tale of irony.

There has been a sudden and glorious spike in the number of rainbow flags in the neighbourhood of lesbian couple Lauri and Cari Ryding following an incident which saw their pride flag – put up following the Orlando Massacre – stolen and house pelted with eggs. The couple were saddened and shocked by such bigotry in their hometown of Natick, Massachusetts, where they have lived for many years. After this happened, however, their neighbours showed solidarity with the couple, and within days over 40 pride flags bearing the word “PEACE” appeared on doors, fences and porches, sending a clear message that discrimination is intolerable in their neighbourhood and that equality comes first.

LGBT REPRESENTATION

AT RIO 2016 This summer saw an incredible showcase of talent and sportsmanship at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This year, however, saw an especially significant year for LGBT+ representation at the games, with more out and proud participants and achievements than ever before. The Olympics are always the perfect platform for patriotism, but 2016 proved to fill our global LGBT+ community with even more pride than ever.

But first, a little background. The Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014 proved to be fraught with controversy given Russia’s discriminatory and dangerous antiLGBT laws, which in theory should contradict Olympic attitudes and validate unacceptable actions. How are LGBT+ athletes to compete in a country that doesn’t protect them?

Following the Sochi games, the IOC stated sexual orientation will be protected as part of Principle 6, which dictates that any form of discrimination regarding race, religion, politics, gender or sexuality is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement.

And not only did the IOC introduce an anti-discrimination clause for prospective host cities from now on, they changed the policy to adapt to current scientific, social and legal attitudes on transgender issues by allowing transgender athletes who haven’t undergone sex reassignment surgery to compete. So now that the games have become a little more LGBT+ friendly, let’s continue with our Olympic highlights.

At least a reported 53 out LGB athletes competed in this year’s Olympic games; there were no known transgender athletes competing in Rio. Of those competing, however, many queer athletes achieved medals and made their way into history books. Judo champion Rafaela Silva, for example, won the first gold medal for her home country of Brazil, while the nation’s darling Tom Daley took home a bronze medal for men’s synchronised 10m diving, despite not qualifying for the men’s 10m final. Rachele Bruni won a silver medal in swimming for Italy, Canadian Jen Kish won a bronze medal as part of her rugby sevens team and British equestrians Carl Hester and Spencer Wilton won a silver medal in the team event.

And as if these athletes weren’t enough to make even the gayest of the gay that little more proud, there was a fair share of marriage proposals. Kudos to British race walker Tom Bosworth, who after placing 6th in the 20k race walk proposed to his boyfriend on the beach, as well as Brazilian rugby player Izzy Cerullo, whose girlfriend popped the question; the photo of which is the perfect symbol of love and equality, especially on a global scale. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying.

One victory that came under fire was South African runner Caster Semenya’s gold medal for women’s 800 metres. Semenya has been under scrutiny in the past for her high-levels of testosterone and following her victory at Rio her competitors – notably Scottish athlete Lynsey Sharp – neglected to include her in an embrace and criticised the IOC’s overturn in permitting certain testosterone levels. Sharp said “there were obvious athletes with heightened testosterone” and that there were “two separate races being run.” It’s a pity Semenya’s victory cost Sharp a fifth place, rather than the sixth place she received in the race… Semenya has been the subject of criticism that has included the disclosure of private medical information and incessant hounding by the media. She has refused to talk about the condition, saying only that “God made me the way I am and I accept myself.” Whether the issue stems from misogyny, racism or economic discrimination, these behaviours and attitudes are neither in the Olympic spirit or acceptable in any sphere in 2016.

So the games have drawn to a close, and we can stop entertaining the ludicrous notion of taking up floor gymnastics. But we must remember Rio 2016 as being an Olympic Games that showcased and celebrated LGBT+ athletes like never before. Representation is always paramount in the fight for sexual and gender equality, and athletes have a huge role in creating a platform for minorities from all walks of life. 2016 did not disappoint; the countdown to the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia begins.

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QUINTESSENTIAL QUEER LITERATURE TO DIG YOUR TEETH INTO Is your book shelf looking empty? Do you wish to appear intellectual and sensitive to other passengers on public transport? Then you should probably invest in some new books. Luckily for you, we have done the leg work for you and rustled up the perfect list of quintessential queer literature to get the ball rolling. From classics to the contemporary, there is a whole world of LGBT+ authors to open your mind, challenge your perceptions and celebrate your identity.

Quicksand and Passing, Nella Larsen One of my first texts at university, Quicksand and its follow up Passing left a huge impression with me. It deals with issues related to two mixed-race African-American women who were childhood companions and had taken different paths of racial identification and marriage. One married a black doctor and the other married a white man, without revealing her African ancestry. A tragic and quintessential text.

Batwoman: Elegy, Greg Rucka / J. H. Williams III This comic book won many awards, notably Best LGBT+ Comic at the GLAAD Media Awards. Batwoman faces a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City – but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman’s life will never be the same. Put down what you’re doing and read this comic.

Langston Hughes Hughes is a hugely important writer, an innovator of jazz poetry and a crucial part of the Harlem Renaissance period. His work had queer themes, seen in stories and poems like “Blessed Assurance”, and his was an important black voice in early 20th century literature.

Find a collection of his work, you will not be disappointed.

Ain’t gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round, Barbara Smith This is a superb book focussed on Barbara Smith, an iconic lesbian feminist writer who has dedicated her life to standing up for women, people of colour and LGBT+ people.

This is a collection of her most compelling and important pieces, as well as interviews and commentary from throughout her career. (PS if we’re talking feminist writers, hit up my hero Gloria Steinem and the amazing bell hooks while you’re at it)

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Michael Chabon Chabon is an amazing writer, who rejects labels of sexuality and writes a broad and diverse range of characters. His texts sometimes deal with this – notably The Mysteries of Pittsburgh – but my personal favourite is The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which follows two Jewish cousins before, during and after the Second World War.

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The Scottish Queer International Film Festival Returns For Another Year After a tremendous inaugural season in 2015, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival returns for another year of cinema celebrating all aspects of LGBT+ life and diversity in its truest sense. Most events take place at the CCA in Glasgow, although there will be other venues used around the city, and the festival takes place between 28th September and 2nd October.

I am personally most excited for the SQIFF opening gala Strike A Pose; this documentary following a disparate group of young dancers whose lives were forever changed by Madonna’s iconic Blond Ambition Tour. The film Strike a Pose movingly revisits the men after twenty years apart, charting the thrill followed by the fading light of fame, and examining emotionally devastating issues they have dealt with, including navigating being gay in the wake of the AIDS crisis. The perfect film to open such a great programme of films, plus: Madonna. The closing gala is Real Boy, which follows 19 year old trans man Bennett as he navigates through his authentic identity and handles pressure from family and society. The audience will be joined by Joe Stevens, one of the film’s stars.

An exciting strand of this year’s festival is the Queer Horror programme, dedicated to showcasing quintessential and overlooked LGBT+ themed horror films. The strand includes Otto; or Up With Dead People, in which transgressive filmmaker Bruce LaBruce gave the zombie genre a distinctive update with Otto, set in a not-too-distant future in which the undead have evolved the ability to speak and reason, yet are still persecuted by the living. SQIFF is also hosting cult favourite The Haunting, which will be followed by a discussion on queer horror hosted by Jordan Phillips with guest Dr. Darren ElliottSmith, researcher and blogger on queerness, gender, and the body in horror film and television, and queer vampire classic Fright Night.

Given recent LGBT+ success at Rio 2016, an interested event not to miss is To Russia With Love. Leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, a law banning the “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors” – which could potentially be enforced against any LGBT person if they “flaunted” their status – was enacted in Russia. Human rights activists and

LGBT people involved in the Games contemplated what to do about the situation.

To Russia with Love documents their responses and reactions, speaking to a variety of contributors, including current and former Olympians and local LGBT campaigners. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on the political situation surrounding events.

Another film not to miss is Yes, We F**k! Dealing with a topic too often ignored by mainstream society, Yes, We F**k! considers the pleasure and joy, prejudice and expectations, and potential physical obstacles to having sex when disabled.

The festival organisers have made an active effort to be as inclusive and accommodating as possible.

Understanding that not all art events and spaces are especially accessible, SQIFF have decided to use only venues that are fully accessible for wheelchair users and have genderneutral toilet facilities and content warnings for certain subject matter.

The CCA has a hearing loop in the cinema space. Films screening in this space are marked as having a hearing loop in the SQIFF brochure. All films are screened with English subtitles or captions to make the Festival more accessible for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences. Select events will also have BSL interpretation or audio description. It’s pretty great that a festival strives to be as accommodating and conscious of its attendee’s needs when certain obstacles prevent people from attending such great art events. And importantly, SQIFF aims to create a generally safe and inclusive environment; thus people are asked to respect each other and be sensitive to the diversity of identities which exist within LGBTI and queer communities.

There are also many workshops for budding film-makers, enthusiasts and

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everyone in between to attend, including one by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, an award-winning film-maker and director and producer of recent UK web series, Boxx, which follows two black diasporan, Londonbased trans artists as they create a documentary about their lives. There is also a workshop in Porn Filmmaking, a session led by Vex Ashley, an independent porn producer and performer making work with creative pornography project, Four Chambers.

But a film festival can’t run itself, and SQIFF want you to get involved and help the event go as perfectly as possible. The organisers are encouraging people to contribute to the festival, either as technical – setting up for screenings and venue preparation – or front of house volunteers, responsible for the smooth running of all screenings, parties, and workshops at SQIFF. The festival can cover travel and food expenses.

It is guaranteed to be a rewarding and hugely enjoyable experience for anyone who loves cinema or fancies trying their hand at running a festival!

Volunteers must be aged 18 or over, and there is an online form to complete.

SQIFF is the perfect platform to showcase queer cinema and culture as a whole; the organisation has created a truly amazing programme that brings the best in queer cinema to Glasgow as well as thought-provoking, engaging workshops that celebrate LGBT+ life in its various forms. Our community is lucky to have such a diverse, challenging and entertaining event in our own city.

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STILL SHOWING IN CINEMAS SUICIDE SQUAD

We so wanted to love this but to be honest, we didn’t even really like it. The extremely talented cast weren’t enough to save this from becoming one of the biggest disappointments we’ve seen in cinemas this year.

THE SHALLOWS

Surprisingly, The Shallows is actually not as cheesy as we had originally presumed and Blake Lively was brilliant in this summer flick. It’s a tidy plot that keeps you entertained and whilst it’s not exactly Oscar worthy, it’s worth a watch.

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PICK OF THE MONTH

MAGNIFICENT 7 Now even if you’ve never seen it or seen any western for that matter, you’ve at least heard of the Magnificent Seven.

The tale of a band of gunslingers brought together to stop a rampaging gang of outlaws from raiding a terrorised town, it’s been told countless times over the years but the original has stood the test of time (we’ll get to the fact it’s a remake, don’t worry). Now while it’s standard practice for Hollywood to fire out remakes left, right and centre that range from meh to crap, director Antoine Fuqua’s version of the Magnificent Seven may just buck that trend.

Before we go on though, it’s probably worth mentioning that the Magnificent Seven of the 1960’s, which has spawned countless sequels and spinoffs, is in itself a remake.

The original is the perfect example of a Hollywood remake done well; with an all-star cast that included Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson, the movie was an instant hit. However it owes much of its success to the original Seven Samurai by the Legendary Akira Kurosawa in which seven samurai warriors band together to defend a village from bandits.

Basically any plot that involves a group of skilled individuals defending a settlement from bandits/monsters/minions owes Seven Samurai some credit.

So with a remake and original that are both critically and financially successful what has to be done to make sure that the latest addition doesn’t end up in the remake scrap heap.

Well a good start would probably be to try and change things up a bit, now that doesn’t mean changing the whole formula (if it isn’t broke don’t fix it) but freshen the story and characters up.

It’s lucky then that Fuqua has done just that. There’s still that small town under attack by the big bad bandits but this telling sees some things being changed up.

The villain of the piece this time isn’t a bandit leader but a corrupt industrialist played by Peter Sarsgaard who

through villainous shenanigans (moustache twirling may be included) murders one Matthew Cullen, who’s widow Emma (played by Haley Bennett) enlists the help of the seven in stopping Bogue and his army of guns from destroying the town. But just who are the seven then?

First up we have the man charged with assembling and leading the rag tag group of saviours; Sam Chisolm as played by Denzel Washington. A bounty hunter who is initially hesitant on taking up the contract but takes it on when he sees that maybe this is his chance for redemption.

Next is the gambling man Josh Farraday played by Chris Pratt. Farraday is a man of simple tastes, he likes to gamble and he likes to drink during it and maybe set off an explosion or two. One of the first to be recruited, expect Pratts comedic skills to be in full effect here.

Then there’s Vasquez played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

An outlaw who does not care for the rules and laws of the west, he’s robbed his fair share of banks but clearly there’s more than meets the eye to him.

Next up is the fantastically named Goodnight Robicheaux and is played by Ethan Hawke. This man has reached the peak of what it means to be a sharpshooter, if it fires bullets then he will hit the bullseye with it.

From guns to knives, we have Billy Rocks the assassin, played by Byung-hun Lee. This assassin loves getting up close and personal with his collection of knives.

Vincent D’Onofrio stars as Jack Horne and easily wins the title of the group’s muscle. A tracker by trade, Horne is a big man who I’m fairly certain enjoys the cold depths of winter in the wilderness. Definitely not a man to be messed with.

Finally there’s the Comanche warrior Red Harvest who favours a bow and arrow over a gun. Pretty good with his hand weapon too.

We can expect no shortage of action from this instalment what with an army of bandits to dispose of but also the fact good action is simply a staple in Fuqua’s films. Comedy will also play a big role inbetween the fight scenes since you do have a group of frankly unstable individuals in a very odd if not intense circumstance. Finally, a decent story as well, as it is following a tried and proven formula which, as long as it’s updated, will work just fine.

This should be a safe bet for success; it has a strong cast, proven director, has an excellent story blueprint and has no real competition this month facing it. The only issue is that it is a reboot but as long as it is has some heart that’ll be no issue.

You can catch Magnificent 7 in UK cinemas 23 September.

Book Corner It’s funny enough to just imagine this film being pitched to a studio, never mind it actually going ahead and being released but the film itself is also full of laughs and although it’s pretty much exactly what you’d expect it to be, funny and offensive, it’s also actually quite clever

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As they reluctantly leave their six-month old daughter sleeping when attending a dinner party next door, soon the baby goes missing and many questions arise.

How well do we know those around us?

This twisty thriller will keep you surprised until the very last page.

This honest and deeply moving story about a refugee boy who has spent his full life living in a refugee camp and his friendship with an illiterate young girl who lives nearby will have you feeling incredibly emotional as it explores this relevant and tragic topic with beautiful skill.

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HOW TO LIVE What did your dad get you for your 18th birthday? Chances are it’s not nearly as sweet as Peter John’s gift to his daughter Meg, who after being diagnosed with cancer at nine has since defied expectations and has lived a much longer life than expected. Peter, who has no writing experience, wrote a book about life, what he has learnt from it and the lessons he’d like to teach her about it.

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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Ben (Viggo Mortensen) and his family are a little bit different. Instead of living in a threebedroom semi, they have a wooden cabin in the middle of the Pacific Northwestern forest. Rather than watch television, they engage in group singalongs around an open fire. In place of going to school, they read classic literature and have philosophical debates amongst themselves.

Yet there’s no doubt that something is missing – their mother. She has fallen ill and moved back into mainstream society. However, though they miss her, Ben and his children are undeniably happy with their unconventional lifestyle.

Until one phone call changes everything. Ben learns that his wife has died, and his father-inlaw is adamant that he and the children keep their distance and don’t attend the funeral.

But you can’t tell free spirits what to do. Ben loads up his family and leaves the forest behind, taking them into the modern world for the first time.

What transpires is a series of hilarious and heart-breaking events, as they try to navigate their way through a completely alien society and show the world that just because they do things differently, it doesn’t mean they’re doing them wrong.

Already recieving rave reviews across the pond, this is definitely one to watch out for.

Captain Fantastic is in UK cinemas 9 September.

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FREE STATE OF JONES

HELL OR HIGH WATER

BLAIR WITCH

BRIDGET JONES’S BABY

America is divided – the Civil War has torn the nation in two and the soil is soaked with the blood of men, killing their neighbours in the name of a cause that seems to be slipping away.

Enter Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey), a poor farmer who has joined the Confederate Army.

Already a sceptic, the horrors of the battlefield prove to be too much for Knight.

Disgusted with the massacre of ordinary men for the purpose of maintaining the interests of the wealthy, he deserts his post.

Farmer. Soldier. Fugitive. While on the run from the law, Knight meets others like him: poor outcasts whose lives have been ravaged as a result of a war that they have no reason to support.

He rallies these misfits together – widows, escaped slaves, fellow deserters – to start a rebellion against his former comrades.

McConaughey at his best? This is one we can’t wait to see!

Free State Of Jones is in UK cinemas 9 September.

Chris Pine and Ben Foster play two brothers on the run from the law in this gripping drama.

Toby (Chris Pine, Star Trek) is a divorced father who only wants a better life for his kids.

With both him and his ex-convict brother, Tanner (Ben Foster, 3:10 to Yuma) facing the foreclosure of their mother’s West Texas farm, they decide to take justice into their own hands by robbing the bank they believe robbed them.

But after the robbery they find they have two West Texas rangers (Gil Birmingham and Jeff Bridges) on their trail...

This modern Western is directed by British director David Mackenzie (Starred Up) and has been lovebombed by American critics.

Variety called it “a thrillingly good movie – a crackerjack drama of crime, fear, and brotherly love set in a sun-roasted, deceptively sleepy West Texas that feels completely exotic for being so authentic,” while The Playlist described it as “if No Country for Old Men were remade as a heist movie.”

Hell Or High Water is in UK cinemas 9 September.

Seventeen years ago, three students disappeared in the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland, while investigating the legend of a local witch. Audiences around the world were scared witless by The Blair Witch Project, which was compiled from their recovered documentary footage.

Now some previously unseen film has been posted online. This prompts the brother of one of the missing to get in touch with the people who uploaded it in the hope of finding out what happened to his sister. Together, they return to the haunted woods.

Shot under a veil of secrecy, this sequel stays true to the spirit of the original movie while taking advantage of advances in filmmaking technology to tell its story.

Blair Witch is in UK cinemas 15 September.

Bridget is now 40-something, has broken up with Mark Darcy, and is pregnant. The problem is, no-one knows who the father is – not even Bridget herself.

It might be Mark. On the other hand, it could also be her dashing American suitor Jack. Not only does she have to figure out which of them is the father, she somehow needs to break the news to her parents.

Suffice to say, her “happily ever after” isn’t going according to plan.

Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth are back for Bridget Jones’s Baby. Will she finally find her Mr. Right? You can catch it in UK cinemas on 16 September.

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CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU BECAME THE PRESENTER OF THE MIDMORNING SHOW ON KISS? WHAT CAREER PATH DID YOU TAKE AFTER SCHOOL? WAS PRESENTING SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO DO? I studied drama at college, as I wanted to be an actress early on. I naturally progressed to radio and I have been a big fan of radio for as long as I can remember, it’s always been in my life.

I found a job as a promo girl working for Heart FM driving their cars around, handing out stickers and keyrings getting people to tune into the station.

Whilst there I made sure I shadowed everyone that I could from presenters, producers, the sales guys, engineers, the lot. I just wanted to know as much as I could! The one piece of advice everyone recommended was to get experience, so I got myself a show at local station, Westside.

PANDORA CHRISTIE, LEAD FEMALE PRESENTER ON KISS, ON LIFE AS A RADIO PRESENTER If there’s one piece of career advice that we could recommend to anyone, it’s get experience. No matter what field you aim to work in, relevant experience will be nothing but beneficial for you and it’s advice that our latest future feature interviewee, Pandora Christie, fully supports.

We spoke to the Kiss FM DJ about her newest presenting role, what other advice she can give to young people looking to break into the radio industry, almost knocking out Mark Warlberg and climbing Everest.

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I did daytime to evening and finally breakfast and from there I signed to Choice Radio for two years (which is now Capital Xtra). My first show was 3am-6am and from there I got offered Capital where I stayed for 4 years. Then I couldn’t believe it when I got asked to present mid morning on KISS FM with the world famous KISSTORY. I’ve listened to KISSTORY from a teenager and the fact I was going to be part of that was the best thing ever. Eight weeks in and I still can’t believe it.

IT MUST HAVE BEEN HARD EARLY ON IN YOUR CAREER TO STAND OUT FROM EVERYONE ELSE PURSUING A CAREER IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY, SO HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM THE REST AND PROVE YOUR ABILITIES? I’m not gonna lie, getting into radio isn’t easy! Can you even imagine how many demos producers get from budding presenters? The only thing that is going make you stand out from everyone else is by being YOU! Don’t copy your idols style and remember there is no one else out there that can do YOU so make that your special thing, the moment you lose that you lose your edge over everyone else.

We know that you love spending time with Henry and Smudge (Pandora’s gorgeous dogs) and are an avid gym fan and blogger but could you tell us what a typical day in your life is like? If there is such a thing as a ‘typical’ day for a radio presenter!

There is no typical day for a radio presenter! I find there’s always opportunities and things that come your way on a daily basis, take today for instance I got ready in a rush this morning because instead of hitting snooze I hit stop by mistake.

So I didn’t really take my time getting ready and out of the blue I got asked after the show to film a few segments and instantly I think my hair, my clothes, ahhhhhh! The lesson learnt here is always

be prepared for interviews, filming and meeting people as you never know what opportunities might be around the corner.

YOU’VE INTERVIEWED HIGH-PROFILE CELEBRITIES SUCH AS WILL FARREL, USHER AND KIM KARDASHIAN TO NAME A FEW, SO WHICH INTERVIEWEE LEFT YOU MOST NERVOUS? DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMORABLE STORIES TO SHARE FROM THESE BIG-NAME INTERVIEWS? At the last minute I got an opportunity to interview Mark Warlberg! I have seen pretty much all of his films from Shooter to Boogie Nights to the Italian Job to the Gambler – he is an incredible actor and I had so many questions I wanted to ask him.

Before the interview I ran to the toilets and did my make up, changed my top and when leaving the ladies I ran out and almost knocked us both to the floor. I didn’t look him in the eye so I had no idea who it was and just shouted “whoops sorry mate gotta go” and ran to the interview room, got comfortable and sat there. When he entered the room I just died and as a joke he held his shoulder as if I had done some damage. I was sooo embarrassed!

My favourite person I have interviewed has to be Usher he is an absolute legend and he was so down to earth! When I chatted to him I left like I had known him for years.

FROM READING YOUR BLOG, WE LEARNED THAT YOU’D LOVE TO GO THE EVEREST BASE CAMP, IS THAT STILL AN AMBITION? WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE, SPECIFICALLY CAREER WISE, DO YOU HAVE A ‘FIVE YEAR PLAN’? OR DO YOU JUST EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY COME ALONG? I will go to Everest base camp one day, after seeing the film I got obsessed! I’m also aiming to get my Skydiving license so I am a qualified jumper and then will move on to get into freestyle and formation, I love it! I got addicted when I did my first charity tandem jump five months ago.

Career wise there is so much I want to do, I set myself goals every year almost like a bucket list that I try to tick off before 25 December. I’ve already got my voice on a TV AD and now I want to get my voice on an animation.

I’ve also written up a format for a comedy show based around the radio industry and things that have happened to me during my time in the industry.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANYONE HOPING TO HAVE A CAREER IN THE RADIO/ MEDIA INDUSTRY? There is no such thing as being over prepared. If you want to be a presenter learn everything from producing your own show, to working the desk, to getting to know everything about the station you want to work for and how to make your own demos. The more self sufficient you are the quicker you are at delivering.

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YOUR ONE-STOP GATEWAY TO MUSICAL UTOPIA To the untrained eye (and ear), lovers of musicals are quite temperamental people.

You never quite know how to word your sentences around such folk as just about anything you say correlates to a line from a score in their catalogue of musical knowledge. One minute you could be asking them to touch your hand. Next, the lover of musicals might suddenly drop to all-fours screeching the line “it’s so easy to leave me”, as excerpted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic ‘Memory’ from the musical Cats.

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the words “look at this stuff” in a moment of sheer appreciation for your surroundings when, out of the blue in a forced American accent, someone mutters “isn’t it neat?” because that’s what Ariel would do in The Little Mermaid.

And this addictive tendency to remind the room just how much they know about musical theatre goes beyond words.

Nonchalantly walk across the room in a particular fashion and, without much thought, you risk being exposed to an outburst of ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ from Hairspray.

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And don’t even think about mentioning to them how lonely you’ve been feeling after a recent break-up. Instinctually, they will comfort you with a tearful rendition of ‘On My Own’ (Les Mis) because their body simply cannot allow the moment to pass without doing so. It goes beyond a hobby or interest. It’s in their intuition.

The truth is, you might already be put off musicals simply through knowing someone like this. That’s understandable. However, there are many reasons why someone with a sound knowledge of musicals is an asset to your friend circle.

Firstly, lovers of musicals are passionate about feelings. Involving yourself with someone who has a song for every emotion can make sharing difficult ones a lot more relaxed.

Secondly, the composition of musical numbers goes beyond the repetitive, fourchord hits you hear on Capital FM. Musical lovers remember every ornament, every good snare rhythm, every down beat and inhale, because these are all deliberate additions to the score. Everything is designed to make listeners empathise with the woes of the characters. Their enthusiasm for feeling through sound will open your eyes to new ways music can make you feel.

Where does one start when they have no prior understanding of what goes on in the theatre? I’d imagine it’d feel the same way it would if someone was trying to get me interested in football: overwhelming, confusing and with too many names to remember.

So, in a bid to make this all a little more digestible for you, here is my complete beginner’s breakdown of the musicals you should see to build solid a foundation.

Start slow and you’ll be able to appreciate the heavier musicals when you reach them, otherwise you risk being exposed to something that is just too difficult to follow.

STAGE 1: NICE AND EASY Hairspray – It takes the average person roughly one sitting to become obsessed with the music from this classic 60s tale. This is a good starting point because neither the music nor the storyline are too difficult to follow whilst still being interesting. Although it boasts one of the catchiest soundtracks ever released, Hairspray also combats many social prejudices like racism and bullying.

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We dare you to YouYube: You Can’t Stop the Beat, I Know Where I’ve Been and Ladies Choice Others to consider in this category: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Avenue Q and The Little Shop of Horrors STAGE 2: OKAY, STAY WITH ME… Cats – you most likely know this musical by the song ‘Memory’ as made famous in the 1999 DVD with Elaine Paige. However, what makes this more a more challenging sitting is the fact that it doesn’t have much of a story to it. It’s based on a book of poems by T. S. Eliot (Old Possums Book of Practical Cats) and so it explores the different types of fictional cat – e.g. The Railway Cat, The Magic Cat, The Glamour Cat (the cat who sings Memory) etc… The costumes are always breath-taking as is the choreography.

You absolutely must search for: Memory and Mr. Mistoffelees Others to consider in this category: Chicago and Sister Act STAGE 3: YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE WITHDRAWALS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS AFTER WATCHING Les Miserables – (a.k.a Les Mis) is arguably the biggest musical in the world of all time. You most likely heard this if you studied Higher Music and had a bunch of singers in your class, but there’s a reason why it’s so popular. Les Mis takes you through the journey of Jean Val Jean’s life, a jail-escapee who has reformed himself as the adoptive father of a dying prostitute’s young daughter (stay with me).

What makes this a hard-level musical is the operatic element – which means there is absolutely no dialogue in it, just singing – and the complex layers of characters and their individual stories. This tale takes place against the backdrop of the French Student Revolution and is complete with on-stage fights and absolutely heart-wrenching lyricism.

Like all musicals in this category, when you come to terms with the emotions behind the music the entire experience will live with you always.

What to Google: On My Own, Stars and One Day More Another in this category: Phantom of the Opera

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BE INSPIRED: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND (UWS) AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRIES Ever wondered what it takes to carve out a career in the music industries and operate in an academic setting at the same time? TSA put the spotlight on staff and students within the School of Media, Culture and Society at UWS to find out more.

Starless, a project conceived, realised and produced by Paul McGeechan (of 80s pop fame, Love & Money; Friends Again – and Lecturer in Commercial Music at the University of the West of Scotland), features a string of big Scottish music names such as Paul Buchanan (The Blue Nile), Karen Matheson (Capercaillie), Julie Fowlis and Chris Thomson (The Bathers) and was recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Whilst being released on special edition vinyl with German record label, Marina, not to mention receiving a great deal of positive press reviews along the way, the album has also inspired collaboration with staff and students at UWS, offering opportunities for students especially to gain invaluable music industry experience.

With PR being managed by MA Music student, Liam Young (of 12 PR & Media), whilst also involving staff with industry expertise within the School of Media, Culture and Society at UWS, the Starless project has offered a hands-on experience for a number of students along the way.

Young had the opportunity to liaise with high calibre media personnel during the promotion of the Starless album, helping secure reviews alongside record label, Marina, from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, The Herald, MOJO and more.

“Being given an opportunity to immerse yourself in a project like this has been highly influential in expanding my music industry career prospects. It supports an often difficult transition from the notion of being a ‘student’ to a ‘professional’ in many ways,” said Young.

Composer of Starless, Paul McGeechan said: “At UWS, students are often involved in the industry from day one of their studies. Broadly, students were involved at every stage of the

Starless project, which was something I was keen to encourage – from aspects of musical performance to recording and promotion – spanning a series of creative disciplines.

“This involved our degree programmes in Commercial Music, Commercial Sound Production, Contemporary Screen Acting and Broadcast Production – highly reflective of the collaborations often necessary in industry.”

Starless is now receiving widespread acclaim from national and international media and as a result, has enhanced the career prospects of a number of students within the School of Media, Culture and Society at UWS along the way – and it doesn’t stop there.

Starless Project Manager, Clare Duffin (UWS Commercial Music Lecturer / Drummer with Suspire), said: “The prospect of a large-scale show to showcase the album in a live environment is currently being discussed, where this would afford students of the School of Media, Culture and Society a rich and handson role in a variety of key industry focused areas to enhance their skills, experience and fundamentally, employment prospects.

“We strive for our students to gain the necessary level of academia required for their degrees whilst blending this appropriately with their professional practice… It’s about being prepared for an ever-evolving industry; being adaptable and resilient.”

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Seeing the bigger picture for what your creative degree can offer is important in striving for career success. Using assignments as opportunities to network and create work to a highly professional level is not unthinkable at undergraduate level.

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Why providing adequate funding to Rape Crisis Centres makes economic, social and political sense.

An open letter to the leader of Glasgow City Council Leader

From Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre September 2016 Dear Councillor McAveety

This year, workers, volunteers, survivors across Scotland are marking 40 years of rape crisis service provision. Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre opened for business in 1976 and we’ve been providing services to survivors and their families continuously ever since. There are times when it’s been tough going, when we thought we might not make it through another year, or when we thought that we might be sued for challenging a decision by the then Home Secretary Jack Straw, to let convicted rapist Mike Tyson fight in Scotland. But we’ve hung on, often by our fingernails.

Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre was run solely by volunteers from 1976 until 1991. Fifteen years of services to survivors provided by women who worked for free because we were committed to the issue. Not because we had a ‘tea and sympathy’ approach. Absolutely not. We did it because it was our fundamental political belief that violence against women and girls was a human rights issue, an equality issue, a health issue, and a criminal justice issue. We did it because we needed to fight for recognition that violence against women and girls was wrong, and no matter what the circumstances, it was never, ever acceptable or justified. Our working model was, and remains, simple. We believe women, we don’t tell them what to do and we don’t judge them. We don’t need to know if a woman had been drinking, what she was wearing, how she was behaving, or whether or not she’s involved in prostitution. It’s not relevant. What is relevant is that when a woman comes to us for support because she had been raped, she gets support.

Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre is the largest and the busiest rape crisis centre in Scotland. Forty years on we have an office in Glasgow City Centre which employs 19 workers providing services to Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde. It’s an area with a population of almost 1.2 million, which is around 24% of the total population of the country. We have the most diverse communities in Scotland within our area and also a significant number of communities that rank highest in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. We don’t equate poverty with sexual violence but women who are living in poverty find it much more difficult to access services, often because they may not be able to afford bus or train fares to come for their support appointments.

In 2015/16 Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre processed 11,338 support and advocacy calls, texts and emails. We also provided medium/long term support to 897 survivors and had 768 one-off contacts. We know this is the tip of the iceberg but because of the size of our premises we can’t physically fit any more survivors into the space we have and our lack of funds prevent us moving to bigger offices. Over 65% of our service users come from Glasgow yet we receive only 12% of our funding from Glasgow City Council. In fact, we have received exactly the same amount of funding from the council since 2003/04. That’s a 13 year standstill budget while the demand on our services has far outstripped our ability to respond.

So why does it make so much sense to adequately fund our services? Well, we know that sexual violence has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of survivors. Study after study shows that survivors who experience sexual violence while in education are more likely to drop out with massive economic potential lost. We know that there is a direct link between sexual violence and poor mental health, addictions and self-injury and the rocketing cost of mental health and addiction services has been well recorded. We know the cost to the criminal justice system, child protection services, as well as the social cost. And we know that even the most conservative of estimates show that only 10% of serious sexual offences are ever reported to the police.

Rape Crisis Centres are successful. Women tell us so every day. They say:

“I was in a bad place when I came here. I am so much better. I have learned to cope and learned to be proud of who I am. I felt so comfortable coming here and without this I would still be in a mess. I feel so grateful for all the help and will never forget it.”

“I feel well again – I am no longer haunted by my past and I feel I am now free from the trauma I went through. I feel stronger and able to really look after myself. I feel so positive and excited about my future.”

“I can’t express enough how this service helped me through a difficult time. The support was so person centred, I never felt scared or pressured into decisions about my situation. This service surpassed any expectations I had and I truly have seen life changing differences to my perceptions of myself.”

Sexual violence has been clearly identified as part of the spectrum of gender based violence. It is experienced disproportionately by women and perpetrated predominantly by men. Sexual violence and the ever present threat of it, means that the lives of women and girls are affected daily. Women and girls experience sexual violence as a continuum from cat-calls to sexual harassment to groping to sexual assault to rape and murder. Not only is it ever present in women’s lives but women and girls learn, at a very early stage in their lives, ways to cope with and manage the inevitable abuses they experience. Services that can provide early intervention when women and girls experience these abuses are crucial. But Rape Crisis Centres not only offer support services; we also deliver a programme of prevention work in schools and youth projects, challenging the attitudes that condone and collude with our highly sexualised and pornified culture. This is a critical part of our work that we cannot afford to lose, and we dare not underestimate its value.

Rape Crisis Centres are effective. Not only are we effective, but we are very cost-effective. That’s ‘cost effective’ not ‘cheap’. We are very skilled at making every penny count.

We work to a very high standard; in fact all RCCs in Scotland fully comply with a set of National Service Standards that cover Centres across Scotland, England and Wales. We have acquired a body of expertise over 40 years and we continue to build upon it. The training all of our workers must undertake is not only intensive but is also now accredited. We are no ‘tea and sympathy’ outfit. Hell no! We are a body of highly skilled, trained experts in the field of sexual violence and abuse and we should be recognised as such.

The strength of rape crisis centres is a direct reflection of the expertise we have built up over the past 40 years. The work we have done, and continue to do with survivors of all forms of gender based violence, abuse and exploitation and our strong gendered analysis of the root causes and consequences of it, gives us a greater understanding of the issue than mainstream or generic services.

Models of working we have developed that are survivor centred, trauma sensitive and our understanding of the continuum of violence against women and girls are hugely effective and often adopted into mainstream practice.

We should be funded to deliver our services to optimum levels because without it, survivors of sexual violence are being treated less equally, are being considered less worthy of quality services that can give them back the chance to fully participate in their work, their education, with their families and in all other parts of their lives. Smaller, locally based services with high levels of expertise find themselves shackled by lack of resources, short term funding, workers carrying heavy caseloads and management with little time to develop the expertise in ”fundingspeak” expected by grant making bodies and possessed by large national charities who often have whole departments dedicated to funding, fundraising, evaluating and reporting.

Sexual violence has a huge impact on every aspect of the lives of survivors and on the lives of their families. Services should reflect the needs of survivors and our responsibility to challenge the culture that persists in condoning such behaviour and often blaming the survivor for his or her own complicity in the abuse. We cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer.

Isabelle Kerr Centre Manager Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A TRANSLATION GUIDE So you’re an international student who’s just arrived in Scotland: for reasons unknown, you’ve felt compelled to abandon your life overseas and journey to the most drab, dreich, dour, damp territory on the plant, where the only thing more baffling than the local disposition to deepfrying things in a vat of hot oil is the vernacular.

The Scottish language is a complex organic entity; constantly evolving, fuelled by an innate desire to keep fresh. Innovative and intelligent, there is no better reflection of the trademark, quick witted, dark humour of the Scottish psyche; where a turn of phrase that may be originally misconstrued as grossly offensive anywhere else, is simply just a loving, affectionate, term of endearment. To the locals, it’s common practise, but to international students, it may seem confusing, disorientating and even slightly intimidating. However, this short guide should make the transition slightly more comfortable…

“PREE’S”

“YALDI”

Definition: Pre-Drinking before you go out drinking…

Example: “Where are we going for Pree’s”?

Definition: Used to show excitement or joy Example: “Won £250 on a coupon. Yaldi!

Pre-drinking is an absolutely mandatory part of the weekend ritual in Scotland, and while drinking before a night of drinking may seem questionable, the crux of the matter is this: you are a student: you are poor. Whilst sinking a bottle of Aldi’s finest £4 rosé in a friend’s house before stumbling out the door may seem shameful, it’s nothing compared to the soul-destroying utter dread of waking up on a Sunday morning, crippled by the fear, too afraid to check your bankbalance after hazy memories of shot after expensive shot begin to flood back into your fragile little mind.

Usually screamed in moments of sheer jubilation, few words encapsulate the spirit of Scotland more than the world Yaldi. Bet just came in? Yaldi!

Found a tenner on the street? Yaldi! £1 Jagerbombs? Yaldi!

“WHITEY” Definition: The underappreciated art of projectile vomiting during/ following a drinking session Example: “Tanned half a bottle of wine before going out and hit a whitey”.

After about a week of your relocation to Scotland, you’ll come to understand that binge drinking is so shamefully ingrained into our culture, that drinking to point of projectile vomiting has become so commonplace we’ve assigned a word to it. Derives from the pale, sweaty face of a poor unfortunate soul who’s dispatched that Aldi’s finest £4 rosé win with some ease, and is about to heave it back onto floor.

“MAD WI IT” (USUALLY ABBREVIATED TO MWI) Definition: Mad with it; extreme inebriation Example: “Was so mwi last night I whitey’d on myself” Scotland’s favourite past time: getting disgustingly mwi.

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“GAFF” Definition: An afterparty Example: “Ended up in a gaff ‘till Sunday night” Because Scotland’s stringent licensing laws require all nightclubs to shut at 3am, Scotland’s developed a unique afterparty scene, playing out in the flats and homes of complete strangers.

Typically sordid affairs, the gaff is a lawless state, unhinged and unfettered from licensing laws, or the watchful eye of the public.

“TAPS AFF” Definition: To remove one’s t-shirt in the rare event of warm weather in Scotland Example: “Set to be above 20 degrees the day: taps aff!”

Occasionally, and I do mean occasionally, Scotland, in rare moments, receive bouts of unusually warm weather. The rarity of such an occurrence appears to trigger a primitive instinct that resides deep within a large amount of the country’s inhabitants; to grab a crate, head down to the nearest green space, howl “taps aff” before removing all items of clothing north of the waist. Fortunately, despite global warming, the chances of it actually being warm enough in Scotland to merit such behaviour is still incredibly slim.

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Other things you may not have known about blood donation...

One in four people will need a blood transfer at some point in their lives however only four percent of people in Scotland donate.

O positive blood is the most common blood group in Scotland, 41.8% of the population have it. However, O Negative blood is the only blood group that can safely be given to almost anyone in an emergency but only nine percent of people in Scotland have this ‘universal blood group’.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GIVE BLOOD AT 17?

Awaiting medical test results is the number one reason why people are unable to give blood when they attend a session. There are other reasons why you may not be able to donate, such as having had a tattoo or piercing in the last 12 months or travelling to some locations outside the UK, but these will be discussed at your donation appointment or you can check before you go on the Scotblood website.

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SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE LAUNCHES SUMMER #MISSINGTYPE CAMPGN Have you noticed any letters missing in magazines, newspapers or pamphlets lately? Maybe, or maybe not – but if you have noticed, and you’ve been wondering why, here’s your answers.

The Missing Type Campaign was launched last year during National Blood Week by NHS Blood and Transplant, and it aims to encourage those who haven’t already signed up to donate blood to do so.

Along with that main aim, the Missing Type Campaign aims to reverse the decline in new blood donors as there has been a 40% drop in new donors in the last ten years. 2015’s campaign aimed to bring in 204,000 new donors to replace those who donated before, but no longer can, to ensure a mix of different blood groups from donors.

But why the missing letter? Well, the message behind Missing Type is that you will not miss your blood when you give it, but patients who need it will miss it when you don’t. As such, campaigners asked to remove A’s, B’s and O’s (the letters of the blood groups) from twitter handles, signage and websites without explaining why, and then revealed that the letters had gone missing to highlight the need for new donors. This took place in both online and print media alike, and reached a total of 347,619,784 people last year.

Last years’ campaign resulted in a whopping 30,000 people registering

to donate, thanks to the influence and support of companies, charities and blood donors. The Missing Type Campaign gave thanks to companies like Game, Now TV, Waterstones, Odeon, Nandos and Trinity Mirror in particular.

This year’s blood week and Missing Type Campaign has already been a huge success, with over 30 companies in Scotland supported this global awareness campaign for giving blood and knowing your own blood group – did you know that only 38% of Scottish people know their blood type?

23 different blood services around the world joined Missing Type this year, and they’re all aiming to highlight the importance of the four main blood groups, A, B, O and AB. TSA was one of 30 organisations to remove the letters A, O and B from signage and social media posts.

Usually, only 30 new donors register per day, but thanks to different companies raising awareness, over 30 days nearly 800 new donors registered!

Campaigners delivered presentations to 190 schools nationally, targeting 17 year olds and those in their final academic year.

103 of these schools were in Glasgow, and 51 were in Edinburgh. As a result, 3,444 17 year olds gave their first pint of blood in Scotland. The campaign is now encouraging those at university and college to come back and give their second pint.

Visiting universities and colleges in Glasgow also resulted in 500 new donors.

Now, students are encouraged to visit donor centres, which are right next to several universities and colleges, and are also open six days a week.

As the campaign is global, even New Zealand has been affected positively, and the New Zealand Herald reported “amazing support” for the campaign which resulted in more than 2,000 new donors registering in just 10 days. The New Zealand Herald had also participated in the campaign, and dropped A’s and O’s from online branding, social media and logos to raise awareness for the need of A-types and O-types.

62 countries collect 100% of their blood supply from voluntary, unpaid donors, reported the World Health Organisation (WHO), and 108 blood donations are collected globally, half of these coming from high income countries.

Only 4% of the Scottish population donates blood, and we are in desperate need of young donors who can take the baton from older donors who can no longer donate. Donating a pint of blood might make you feel a bit queasy, but it can go such a long way for someone in need for it. At the end of the day, registering to donate blood and actually doing it may seem small, but it’s actually extremely heroic. And, you get free chocolate after you donate!

When you give one pint of blood it can actually save up to three lives as the donation is split into three parts; red blood cells, which are used to treat anemia and replace blood lost as result of an accident; platelets, which are used to treat problems with bone marrow, such as leukemia or blood clotting disorders; and plasma which is used to treat conditions where large volumes of blood have been lost or conditions where abnormal clotting causes bleeding, such as liver disease.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service needs 600 donors per day and aims to keep six days worth of each blood type in stock at all times. However, although fresh frozen plasma can live for up to two years, blood only has a shelf life of 35 days and platelets can only be used for up to five days. This is why it’s so important to have as many blood donors as possible to keep stock levels high.

Although 96% of new blood donors are under 55, younger donors often don’t continue to give blood. This means the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service relies on donors over 55 to make sure there is enough blood in stock for patients.

You can check the Scotblood website and view the current levels of stock for each blood type, if your blood bag volume is low it means donations of your blood type are so important, checking this is a great incentive to head along to one of the blood donor centres and donate.

Just like us, injured and sick animals also require blood transfusions which means that your furry friend could also be a potential donor. The pet blood bank is always in need of new donors to help keep up it’s supply of blood which vets across the country use to treat animals. If you’re dogs between one and eight years old, over 25kg, has never been abroad, never had a blood transfusion and is up to date on their vaccinations, they may be able to donate and help other animals. Head to the pet blood bank website to find a nearby donation service.

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost TRAVEL IS THE DEATH of ignorance, it was once said, and as I set out to the Isle of Skye for the first time (Despite being born and bred in Scotland) I had no idea what to expect.

It was a warm early June morning when we set out, under the able direction of MacB veteran guide Neil. In ancient times stories were passed down generation to generation, a skill that still lives strong in our blood, and in no-one moreso than Neil an indelible patriotic pride has endowed him with stories covering just about every patch of Scotland.

Scotland’s history is marred with brutal conflict, clan wars, deceit and betrayal – so much so that many of the infamous events in George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series were lifted directly from Scottish history (Black Wedding became The Red Wedding).

The first day consisted largely of getting to know the people you were travelling with, each with their own expectations and desires for the trip travelling from every corner of the planet. Neil’s frequently hilarious and thought-provoking stories, tales of Cailleach, vengeful haggard witches who would prey on locals kept the group entranced.

eternal youth (so the story goes) with some awe-inspiring views of the Cuillin mountains, before heading up to the magical waters of the Faerie Pools, the mystical green mountain water that inspired so much of the faerie lore on Skye. The rest of the day was spent exploring more unbelievable landmarks across the Isle, including the utterly unique Old Man of Storr. I won’t spoil it all here, though.

Reluctant that our 3 day adventure was coming to an end, we mounted up to dive once more into the Highlands, stopping off at the foot of Ben Nevis, winding our way down towards the Cairngorms National Park, standing at the foot of vast geological wonders, the lines and scrapes from ancient glaciers too big to even contemplate.

Finding ourselves back in Edinburgh, it was time for a reluctant farewell, and a sense of achievement. After all that, I can truly say; Travel is the death of ignorance.

No trip to the Highlands and Islands would be complete without a stop, and a dip, at Loch Ness. Taking a swim in the icy waters has become something of a rite of passage on MacBackpacker tours.

The day ends in Kyleakin, a gorgeous fishing village just on the shores of the Isle of Skye. This is the part of the trip that sticks with me the most, the warm and enthusiastic welcome from the locals put my ignorance to its permanent and overdue grave.

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10 THINGS...

I Would Tell My First Year Self All of us, at some point or another, have wished we could go back in time and give our younger, more naive selves a little bit of advice. Well, we’re afraid to tell you that doesn’t change when you get to university! Here we have a list of the most common things our older more experienced university students wished they could have told their first year selves...

10. DON’T BE SO ARROGANT Reflecting on my first year, it’s perfectly natural to say that there were some great months, some subpar months and some truly awful months. My early experience taught me something I despise, defeat. I lost the class rep election to a truly pompous oaf who knew nothing about sport or politics, two topics he intends to write about professionally. Truly it made me dislike him more but my pettiness was only matched by my arrogance. I felt that I should have been anointed class representative due to various abilities and skills that I thought I possessed.

In my mind, my qualities were unmatched but of course I was wrong. My writing skills weren’t the best, grammar was suspect and my belief in myself was a little too potent.

There are certain tasks that I excel at and topics that I thrive discussing. I was good at certain things but there were people who were better. You are probably not the best but that gives you all the more incentive to ensure that you become the greatest.

9. I AM NOT THE SMARTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM My intelligence is above average but not as high as it could be. Maybe it’s because I got a little too high in first year. Who knows?

We are all subjected to believing a little too strongly in ourselves in certain situations. In this scenario, the first few weeks I thought I was the man, but there were men and women sharper and smarter. They inspired me to get better. Competition among peers is a healthy component to a satisfying and lasting friendship. Yet merely a year ago I believed I was the shiniest coin. Now it only takes a little extra time to expand your knowledge and develop your intelligence to guarantee that you are at least one of the smartest people in any room you march in to.

8. STAY CLEAR OF CONFLICT As I previous mentioned I lost the class rep election. Yet it didn’t stop me from becoming class rep. A coup d’état is

defined as an illegal seizure of state by the military or an overthrow of power by other members of the establishment. In this scenario our democratically elected class rep had poor attendance who didn’t do anything to help improve our course. This led to me essentially seizing the role from him with limited resistance and I served the latter half of the year as class rep. He wasn’t happy once I had taken the position for myself (I thought I was petty until I met this guy.) More importantly by the time I had the position I didn’t even enjoy it. If I had swallowed my pride and stayed clear of conflict I wouldn’t have gotten into petty arguments. I wanted the position to demonstrate my qualities but it was just another selfish arrogant move on my part.

Try and avoid squabbles, conflict or any beef with people who are irrelevant in your life.

7. DON’T BE SO RECKLESS FINICALLY My financial situation had a variety of ups and downs so to speak. I didn’t want to owe the government more money so I refused to get a SAAS loan. The preceding summer I was rewarded a handsome sum of money from a tax rebate which I foolishly spent that summer so I got myself a job, with a terrible company. A fast food bar in the city centre with an employer, who abused my flexibility, gave me horrible hours and employed a nasty group of staff who I simply could not

stand. So I walked out like the idiot I was with limited savings and no financial security. I have bounced around a few jobs in the hospitality industry. First I was a shining member of the Nandos staff, then esteemed burrito roller at Pintos, burger chef at Pepes in the West End before joining an Italian restaurant that I recently departed as you probably might have guessed. If you get a job in the hospitality business, chances are you will hate it more than the idiot in your course. This experience made me a far less reckless spender but like everyone I probably still waste money on things I don’t need.

6. SPEND TIME MORE PRODUCTIVELY I wasted a significant amount of time in my first year doing absolutely nothing. Perhaps some more hours spent in the library are in order for this year. The amount of after class drinks I consumed was borderline outlandish.

Sometimes I blame my peers for buying me far too many pints and vodka mixes yet I can never bring myself to hate on them for that.

Socialising is crucial towards a good first year but it’s always good to ensure that you are dominating whatever course you are doing. A little studying along with some extracurricular activities doesn’t do any harm. It means you are much more likely to breeze through any test or examination. More harm than good in my opinion.

5. GET INTOXICATED BUT CONTROL YOURSELF As I previously mentioned socialising during first year is of upmost importance. You need to balance part time jobs, course work, relationships and whatever else you have going in life with a bit of amusement.

The easiest way to do that at this age with a student salary is clear. Drinking with a group of interesting people and discussing fascinating subjects is enjoyable. Just be sure not to stumble inebriated into a politics class after a night out, courtesy of Glasgow’s Euro Hostel, an incredible place to stay that you must visit! Enjoy the alcohol but be sure you maintain the facade that you are in control.

I made some questionable decisions in first year under the influence. Being intoxicated certainly brings out my inner feelings.

4. HEALTHY HANGOVER CURES ARE BETTER THAN FAST FOOD Like millions I endure horrific hangovers that are potent in vomit, headaches and general discontent for the world. Yet I foolishly always turned to a pizza place, burger restaurant or takeaway to satisfy my urges and cure my selfinflicted illness. What I came across is healthier

options pay off in the long run. You don’t gain unnecessary weight and maintain a balanced diet, plus your finances don’t take a massive hit. Smoothies, salads and other healthy snacks are a positive alternative to the comfort food we all turn to in our time of need.

3. TRY NOT TO GET TOO ATTACHED Emotional attachment is obviously natural in anybody’s life and it’s arguably crucial towards someone’s happiness. But sometimes it is best to back away and at least try to move on in certain instances.

Maybe you will meet someone in your first year, or even two people, that you really click with. You might meet someone in first year that makes you happier than anyone you have ever known. Their company will be more valuable than any drink, meal or lavish gift. It will be great for a time, and then eventually that time is over. Naturally people grow apart. You might even think you really like someone then you realise that person is someone else. Evidently you can understand why I mentioned attachment.

2. BE MORE CONSIDERATE My overall time at college a lot of people knew me or of me because I was loud, confident and expressive. I said what I meant and I meant what I said. Maybe I should have taken a back seat and let others do the talking but conversation is one of my strong points. My overall reputation throughout first year is a bit cloudy in retrospect. There were people I adored who I was perfectly kind to and equally individuals who irritated me that I treated poorly. Maybe I should have acted differently but then I wouldn’t have been given the opportunity to truly be me. Perhaps I should have been more aware of other people’s feelings.

1. BE YOURSELF No matter what happens, what you go through just remember that it’s only 10 months. You will meet some incredible people. Let them get to know the person you truly are. Developing friendships and relationships is an extraordinary thing. Relish your reckless naivety during first year. Make your mistakes. Move on. The time you spend will be valuable memories to one day cherish. It’s a cliché thing to say, to just be yourself but it is true. First year of higher education will be like no other year I can guarantee you that much.

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR

TIME AT UNIVERSITY SO, YOU GOT INTO UNIVERSITY. CONGRATULATIONS! I HOPE YOU LOVE IT HERE. SAY HELLO TO 5-MONTH SUMMER HOLIDAYS, LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS, EXCITING NEW SKILLS, FANTASTIC FACILITIES AND MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. (AND I MEAN THAT IN ALL OF ITS CLICHÉD GLORY.) UNIVERSITY IS FULL OF LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES AND IT’S MY JOB IN THIS ARTICLE TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO NOT MISS OUT ON ANY OF THEM.

By Rachael Procter

BUY A DIARY. Okay, let’s get the routine advice in the bag. Buy a diary, people. It’s the fundamental tool to complete organisation in life and, as a FullyFunctioning Adult To-Be, you’re going to need it. There’s a reason why tutors give deadlines early on: for your diary, so you can spend your time effectively working through coursework whilst still being able to balance your social activities. You’ll also need it for all your friends’ new birthdays and their corresponding parties because, boy – you’re not going to want to forget to budget for those.

KEEP A CALENDAR ON YOUR WALL. It’s easy to ignore a deadline if it’s closed away in an agenda somewhere. But pinning it to the wall and highlighting, stickering and underlining the life out of it isn’t going to make it as easy to turn a blind eye to every morning.

BUDGET. BUDGET. BUDGET. At first glance, budgets suck the enjoyment out of life. I get it, I really do. But not budgeting means that you could end up not having enough money for the things you really want to do, like travel with your new friends in the summer or journey somewhere far for an internship that’s really going to help you get a job one day.

Simply take your income, subtract what you need to pay out every month and the rest is yours to enjoy.

This could be as little as a present for your mum’s birthday or something more significant like utility bills, rent and university books.

TAKE UP LEARNING SOMETHING YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO. And say ‘yes’ to at least one trip and social event that you wouldn’t otherwise go to.

So, university is as much a place for learning about your field as it is for learning about something which you’ve not had the opportunity to

explore before, but have perhaps wanted to.

Sign up for a sport or society in Fresher’s week and make sticking it out for the first month of classes your priority. It will lead you to new friends and social opportunities even if it turns out to not captivate you as much as you thought. And if you choose a sport, your physical as well as your mental health could be enhanced too.

HANG OUT AFTER CLASSES ARE OVER FOR THE DAY. So, if you are anything like I was in first year, your life revolves around which train you are going to get home. Inflexible timetables can be the kryptonite to your social endeavours but make the extra effort to stay a little later after classes to spend some time with your friends.

You aren’t given the opportunity to talk to people in your class during lectures or tutorials due to the intense nature of the coursework.

Arranging to stay later will give you some time to do this. You’ll also have someone to find the room you’re supposed to be in and sit with in class if you meet before classes too.

SPEND YOUR SUMMERS WISELY. It’s no exaggeration that you will never have summers like the ones you get in university again. But, once the annual ‘troops abroad’ trip is completed, spend some of the remaining three/four months finding some work experience in your field or interning with a large corporation. Every single small thing you can add to your graduate CV sets you apart from your future job competition, so speak to careers advisers throughout semester two about what is out there for you at your stage.

It’s something that many students don’t start to think about until they’re approaching their final years.

Don’t wait until then or you’ll be caught fighting against everyone else for the same roles.

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FROM SCHOOL TO UNI

WHAT’S ACTUALLY DIFFERENT? Hello Freshers! You’ve probably already started college if you’re doing that, or about to start university. This can be pretty daunting if you’re coming straight from high school, and jumping into the oh so scary (young) adult world.

I know I’m not the only one to have had teachers tell me about how strict life is in college and university is how you’ll get away with basically nothing. But here’s a spoiler for the rest of my article: life in further education is actually really chill.

So here we go! Here are the three biggest differences between high school and

By Holly Fleming college and/or university.

1. NO CLIQUES So my high school experience wasn’t exactly High School Musical, but there were definitely cliques.

Usually in schools there’s the popular girls, the popular boys (sometimes those groups are fused into one group, how progressive), the “nerdy” group (I hate using the word nerdy, but it is what it is (p.s. this was my group of friends to be honest)), and, let’s be honest, in later years the stoner group pops up.

But in big kid school, in the adult world, there’s none of that and it’s awesome. No one really judges anyone else for the sake of it, and in smaller classes you might find that just about everyone gets on with everyone else. Overall, it’s much easier to talk to new people.

2. YOU WON’T BE CHASED UP ABOUT LATE ASSIGNMENTS So in school, the second you tell your teacher you haven’t done a piece of homework, you get absolutely torn to pieces. There’s the 10-minute long rant about how you won’t survive in the world of further education unless you get your act together, and this really won’t stand at college/uni.

Good news! That’s all bullshit.

Now, I’m not saying lecturers just don’t care at all if you don’t hand

in assignments or not, but they understand that you’re an adult now.

They can’t force you to do anything; they’re not going to call your parents about it. At this point in life, you’re going to learn that your education and future are completely in your own hands. It’s a blessing and a curse.

Do your homework, kids.

3. YOU CAN DO THE THINGS YOU WANT, RELEVANT TO YOUR FUTURE You thought you had freedom in sixth year of secondary when you were only studying the subjects you wanted to do? That was prison compared to the freedom you’ll have in college/ uni.

How many times did you hear in any class back in school, especially maths (unless you went on to study maths, nerd) some kid whining, “Why am I being forced to do this!? This has nothing to do with what I want to do when I’m older!”

That is no longer a problem! In further education, what you study is centred on your field of education, and what you actually want to do in the real world. Everything you do gives you experience, and builds you up for actually doing your dream job.

STUDENT LIFE...

EXPECTATION VS REALITY

By Rachael Procter

A record-breaking 28,300 Scottish high school students are making their way to university in 2016, the Scotsman reported on August 9th.

In light of this year’s SQA results, I got thinking about why getting into university is as much of a relief to high school students as it is. Is it possible for eighteenyear-olds to comprehend the impact of a degree when here I am a year away from finishing with no clue what comes next?

I started to wonder more about why I relentlessly buried my face in SQA past papers little over three years ago in the hope of getting in. Are we all just here because we’ve been advised to be?

Is student life everything we hoped it was going to be?

My flat mate is lowering onto the couch across from me, cup of tea in one hand and an unstable laptop, notebook and library book pile balancing in the other. I ask her: ‘What were your expectations of student life?’

‘I thought there’d be more parties,’ she says.

I think about this for a moment. It’s absolutely not surprising that the social side of studying is, ultimately, what the vast majority of students are concerned about.

And the truth is, there are less parties than you’d think. No Chad Hogan resides down the hall, fired up and ready to host a gettogether at any given moment. He’s in the library cramming for a midnight deadline but only 200 words in. His tardiness likely won’t be due to too much partying like you might expect but probably something to do with the release of Stranger Things on Netflix.

A lot of the time, ‘student life’ can be one part attending classes, another part studying in preparation for classes and two parts lounging around ignoring the groupchat. The blissful reality of this isn’t down to a lack of time or social intrigue, but rather a lack of funds and the inability to organise a get together when everyone works part time jobs at different hours.

‘And more… picturesque’, she adds. ‘I thought it’d be prettier here.’

Aesthetics are an important factor in the swaying game of university competition. If the prospectus contains attractive images of students reading beneath trees or travelling to Malawi in summer on a fundraising trip, naturally people will be inclined towards that university.

However, just as you learn about most things as you venture beyond the school walls, nothing beyond the Fresher’s Fair comes to you at university.

The truth is, so-called ‘student life’ in it’s entirety doesn’t just happen to you. It isn’t a lifestyle handed to you on a plate from the government as a way of saying, “well done for getting into university”.

Yes, some of the legends, the things to expect – as passed down from older siblings and cousins – are true. You will drink lots and meet new people. Probably smoke something you shouldn’t and opt for a crate of beer over a decent meal more than once.

Of course this is true. That would be the case for just about anyone working parttime and living off of a low-interest loan.

What isn’t realistic is conforming to a state of entitlement: I got into university, therefore, I am entitled to discounts on everything I touch; I can be late or hungover in work and it’s the sign of a good night out; I can get high and post questionable thoughts on social media ‘because I’m young and it happens sometimes’.

Fundamentally, your transition from high school to university is a period of growth and, amid all of the amazing times you’re bound to have, the ultimate outcome is a job at the end of all this.

It’s a lifestyle change that will find you shedding off old friends you didn’t think you’d ever lose contact with to make room for new ones with similar interests and career goals as you. Soon, Facebook will become a scrapbook for the group holidays your old friends are now going on, only the faces you recognise are sparse and everyone, collectively, looks much happier.

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EARN CASH WHILE YOU STUDY Freshers week is brilliant, the endless parties, new friendships and random nights out will create some brilliant memories but sadly it’ll also leave you completely skint.

Seriously, although student nights are cheap, freshers week soon turns into freshers month and it continues for the next four years or so, draining the hard earned SAAS from your account to pay for essentials, like Jägerbombs and takeaways.

COMPING: Earlier this year we interviewed Glasgow University film-studies student, Chloe Bingham, who at the time had won an incredible £14,000 worth of prizes in just five months thanks to her very profitable ‘comping’ hobby.

She’s since gone on to win all expenses paid trips to Hong Kong and Rio for the 2016 Olympics and confirmed that ‘comping’ is definitely worth the annoying emails that’ll soon fill up your inbox. So whilst you’re not winning cash, unless obviously you enter a competition to win cash prizes, the value of your wins will soon add up and you could sell items you win to boost your finances.

So what can you do to top up your wallet? Well obviously a part-time job is the common choice and there are plenty of options from bar work to retail and hospitality but these usually end up taking valuable time away from seshing.

However, we’ve found some alternatives to the traditional part-time job that’ll leave you plenty of time to indulge in the student lifestyle without worrying about work, you’ve got the rest of your life for that.

Chloe recommends www.loquax.co.uk and www.competitiondatabase.co.uk as two of the top competition listing sites and said patience, dedicating time and creating a wish list will help increase your chances of winning.

World War Z and Cloud Atlas have filmed here in recent years. In big films, extras are always needed and the pay typically isn’t bad, it averages around £60-£80 a day.

“Working as an extra allowed me to pick and choose days to work as there was always work available which meant I could keep it flexible around university without doing a lot of hours at work that affected the time and effort I put into my studies”, said 21-yearold Glasgow Caledonian student, Lauren Graham, who worked on a couple of BBC shows.

If you fancy trying it out, sign up with websites such as Be On Screen, Total Talent or 2020 Casting to find opportunities nearby.

SELL YOUR STUFF: Chances are when you’re packing before moving to your student digs, you’ll find plenty of old clothes, books and technology lying around gathering dust. Turn them into cash with websites like eBay and apps such as Depop and Vinted.

pretty relaxed timetable, working as an extra could give you a decent chunk of extra cash and it’s much more enjoyable than working to sales targets with an annoying manager in an overheated shop.

They all take a fee from the final selling value, around 10-15%, but it’s a great way of making extra cash. Some sellers even report making a profit despite selling a second-hand item, just make sure you’re ready to negotiate (especially with those fierce Vinted bargain hunters) and that you send things promptly.

Glasgow has become a popular location with film-makers recently and big blockbusters like

Also, when selling technology, try using comparison sites to get the best price –

SIGN UP AS AN EXTRA: If you’ve got a

money saving expert is a good place to start.

“WORK” FROM HOME: Type ‘how to make money online’ into Google and you’ll be greeted with 223,000,000 results, so there’s really no excuse not to become a millionaire.

Sorry, just kidding. Unfortunatley, most of these options include things like filling out surveys which will help you earn extra cash, sadly it’s generally pennies though, not pounds.

However, there are some slightly more lucrative options, including small project work with websites like studentgems and fiver.

Alternatively, if you’ve got a laptop, time to kill and good snooping skills you should consider working for a text answering service. Sites like AQA 63336 and 118118 Answers pay researchers to answer the thousands of questions received each day.

Speaking from personal experience, working for a site like this can bring in a decent bit of extra income but only if you’re willing to put time into it. I’d generally answer whilst watching TV in my pyjamas on days off from uni and would aim to make £10 per day, which meant answering over 25 questions – these could be on literally anything, you wouldn’t believe the things people will ask a random text service.

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GRADUATE RECRUITMENT TIPS

MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION Job interviews can be one of the most daunting, nerve wracking experiences of our lives. How do you make a good impression? Do you go formal or informal?

How will I answer those tricky questions?

It’s a minefield!

HR Consultancy is one of Scotland’s leading recruitment firms and every-day helps graduates step into their dream jobs.

With an office in Glasgow, the consultancy has helped more than 400 graduates over the past 20 years, many of who have gone on to have extremely successful careers.

The team interview people every day for a whole host of different roles and are experts when it comes to selling yourself.

Human Resources Business Partner Allan Davidson has given us his top tips for sailing through interviews and landing your dream job:

FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL: What disappoints recruiters most when interviewing candidates is poor knowledge about the organisation. Lack of knowledge equals lack of interest. You don’t need to be an expert researcher – check out the company’s website and social media platforms and you’ll find plenty of insight.

CONSIDER FIRST IMPRESSIONS: In most businesses looking smart is a must, but it’s also important to look like you’ll fit in. That’s where doing your homework comes in again. Visit the office in advance, look at what people wear and dress accordingly. Smart office wear always gives a good first impression but dial the formal look up and down as appropriate.

BODY TALKS: Interviewers are easily put off by weak handshakes, lack of eye contact, poor posture and body language.

Speak clearly, at a good pace and think about your replies. Avoid using words like “um”, “kinda”, “sure” and “dedicated”, today everybody is dedicated and it’s not a differentiating feature to have.

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT: ‘Why do you want this job?’ is one of the most common questions asked. Understand the job role and what it will entail. Make sure you know how this role will tie in with your future plans and career path. Employers often follow this question with ‘Why do you want to work for this company?’ This is a great opportunity to show off your knowledge and understanding by talking about the company’s reputation, clients, training and career development programs.

PERSONALITY QUESTIONS: Nowadays it’s not just about IQ it’s equally as important to have a strong EQ (emotional intelligence). Employers want to hire someone who has a great personality and strong people skills. Often if a candidate has less experience but stronger growth potential and is a better culture fit, then they are likely to be first choice for the employer.

FINISH ON A POSITIVE NOTE: An employer often asks if there is anything you would like to ask. Have a list of potential questions that tie into the job role and company – and always ask more than one because it makes you look really keen. Always thank the interviewer for their time and conclude on a positive note with something like – ‘I look forward to hearing from you,’ which reiterates to the employer how much you want the job.

An interview is your time to shine, show off and convince an employer why you are the right person for the job. It can be a little daunting but take a brave pill, stand tall, sell yourself and that job could be yours!

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build your skills. Attend everything you can, put yourself forward, even if it means you need to stay late or get in early. to know your colleagues: The people you’ll e Get meet during your role will invariably want the best for you. They will appreciate the work you do and be keen to offer you a helping hand. Find out what they do and what their interests are and foster good relationships.

r It’s the time of year when a lot of recent graduates and current students will be starting off new jobs and placements.

Whether your role is full time, part-time, voluntary or permanent, it can be nervewracking being the newbie… but the experience you’ll gain will set you up for your future career.

We’ve come up with some top tips to help you make the most of any new role:

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Show what you can do: You may be able to offer skills that other people in the business can’t.

How could the company benefit from your knowledge of social media, for example? Let the business see what you can do, even if it’s something you’ve learned outside of college, or university – like managing a sports team or fundraising.

Stay positive: There may be times where you aren’t totally satisfied with what you are doing.

Perhaps you don’t have enough work to do or the tasks you have aren’t your idea of fun. When this happens it is important to remain positive and to make the most of the situation. Remember how valuable professional experience is and how much it will benefit you in the future.

Want to use these tips, but you’ve not found your perfect role yet? ScotGrad is here to help you kick start your career!

ScotGrad is a free programme that offers paid student and graduate placements in dynamic organisations across Scotland, to help you get your foot in the door and give you that all important work experience. Our placements are: • Focused on tangible projects • Suitable for all degree types • Available in every sector across Scotland (including Food & Drink, Travel & Tourism, Engineering and Science) • 3 – 12 months long, paid pro rata The programme offers graduate placements all year round with exciting placements available across Scotland. Check out our latest listings on the ScotGrad website, or drop us a message to say hello.

questions: Right from the start your new q Ask your mark: Being proactive is key to a colleagues will integrate you into the team. If you y Leave successful placement or internship. If your role stop and ask questions your understanding of the company and of your role will grow much faster. Piece things together bit by bit by asking questions whenever you need to.

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is temporary, make sure people remember you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and ability to step up to the mark. Your colleagues will help you if they see you want to contribute, and will stay in touch with you once you’ve gone if you have been memorable. Remember, these are the people who may be able to help you get your next job later down the line!

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This will be on a contract basis to start Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide.

CREDIT CONTROL CLERK (TEMP TO PERM) Salary: £17,500 - £19,000 Agent: Anderson Knight Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Anderson Knight are currently seeking a temporary Credit Control Clerk to work for a well known client based in Glasgow on a ongoing temporary contract

with the chance to go permanent. Main Duties: Cash Collection by telephone, letter and email. Opening new accounts . Maintaining accounts and putting accounts on stop. Cash Allocation. Review ledger . Produce monthly KPI’s. Adhoc finance reports when required . Deal with all customer enquires . Adhoc duties as required . In return my client is offering a competitive salary with fantastic working hours, with great development opportunities. Interested please apply now to patricia@ andersonknight.co.uk or call me on 0141 348 7754 for more information.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Salary: £DOE Agent: Independent Accountants in Scotland Limited Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow IAIS have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join them on a permanent basis. Our team provide high quality advice and assistance in every aspect of our clients’ financial and accounting requirements. You will be required to assist in the preparation of Accounts, Tax Computations, Management Accounts and VAT returns with the addition of other ad-hoc duties within the office as and when required. Ideally having worked in a practice setting you will be comfortable in preparing accounts with minimal supervision although working in a team and be comfortable using Sage to Trial Balance and a working knowledge of Iris would also be beneficial. As you will be the first point of contact for many clients an excellent telephone manner along with strong communication skills are required.

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR Salary: Agent:

£ Commensurate with experience The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow An opportunity has arisen within our expanding organisation for someone to take charge of the reception area while sharing some of the duties carried out by our administration team. This is a full-time post working from Monday to Friday within a busy academic and clinical environment. Duties will include: Managing a busy reception desk as first point of contact with visitors, students, clients, therapists and trainers.

Answering incoming telephone calls. Carrying out specific administration tasks and operating systems.

Essential Qualities: Warm and friendly manner Mature and professional attitude Good communication skills Good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team Reliability and punctuality

PART TIME CASHIER Salary: £8.00 - £9 per hour Agent: Allstaff Skills: Retail Location: Glasgow AllStaff Paisley require a Permanent experienced Part Time Cashier for our client based in Hillington. The location of the client can offer parking facilities & good public transport links. Hours required to be worked WILL be Thursday 1-7pm include a Saturday between 7am to 12noon. Candidates will be required to cover F/T hours during periods of annual leave. Duties will include: Inputting data from tills onto system and balancing cash. Checking invoices and matching. Answering customer calls and queries. Uplifting cash from tills and checking cash into the safe. Inputting details onto the system. Filing, faxing, photocopying. Updating excel spreadsheets. General office duties. Allstaff is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

PRODUCTION OPERATIVES Salary: £7.65ph Agent: Topstaff Skills: Production/Manufacturing Location: Glasgow Position: Experienced production operatives urgently required for part time assignments in the Glasgow/ Hillington area. This position will be ongoing temporary assignments with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidates. Requirements: Applicants must have a good work ethic, should be dexterous and have good attention to detail. This position involved small parts on a production line so nimble fingers and experience are essential. Working hours: Hours of work will be 22 hours per week Monday to Wednesday 16.30 until 21.25 and Thursday 16.30 - 22.25 For immediate interview please call Topstaff Employment on 0141 427 7070 or email your CV to warehouse@ topstaffemployment.com.

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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Salary: £23,000 + Benefits Agent: Lusona Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Lusona’s Client a well known business based in the city centre of Glasgow seek to recruit a payroll administrator on a permanent capacity This is an excellent position for a candidate looking develop there career within payroll Main Duties for this role are: Process monthly payroll .

Process all PAYE and NI contributions. Processing various expenses. Update all RTI information. Deal with any auto enrolement queries. Liaise with various department regarding payroll queries. Process all year end payroll.

Ensure all current payroll legislation is adhered to .

To apply for this role you will have at least 2 years previous payroll experience based within a fast paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work own your own initiative

ACCOUNTS MANAGER Salary: Negotiable/Competitive Agent: JGB Steelcraft (UK) Ltd Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow We are a busy steel manufacturing business based in Hillington Glasgow seeking an experienced Accounts Manager/book-keeper for an immediate start on a permanent basis. Responsibilities: Full responsibility for the finance including:- Sales Ledger & Purchase Ledger Preparing Supplier payment runs Bank reconciliations Credit Card reconciliations Payroll - Weekly and Monthly Staff expenses/petty cash VAT Returns Experience:Sage Job Costing Sage Project costing Sage Line 50 You must have excellent customer service, accounts and administration skills. You should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and SAGE experience essential. Must possess the ability to prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks. To apply please forward your CV giving your salary expectations and availability Call 0141 892 2000

ALARM ENGINEER Salary: £25000 + overtime and call allowance Agent: APS Protection Systems Skills: Engineering/Technical Location: Glasgow APS Protection Systems Ltd require time served Installation/Service Engineers. This is a permanent position and the role consists of carrying out service, installation, testing and commissioning of electronic fire and security systems. Applicants should have a high level of experience and knowledge of electronic fire and security systems. The successful candidate should be highly motivated with the ability to work responsibly on their own or as part of a team, have excellent skills

in communication and problem solving and have an enthusiastic and helpful manner. 40 hours per week,.

28 days holiday including 8 statutory days. Basic salary 25k per annum depending on experience, overtime and call allowance will be paid in addition. Company vehicle. Mobile Phone. APS Protection Systems Ltd is an independent company based in Larkhall, Scotland, hold NSI accreditation and provides security services to both domestic and commercial clients.

TEMPORARY ACCOUNTANT Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 Agent: Anderson Knight Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Anderson Knight is currently working with a prestigious client of ours who seek a Qualified Accountant to work on a temporary to permanent contract based in Glasgow City Centre. Main Duties: Producing Monthly Management Accounts including the P&L and Balance sheets Carrying out all Balance Sheet reconciliations Responsible for all PAYE Preparation of monthly VAT Returns Adhoc duties as required To be considered for this role we are looking to speak to candidates with immediate availability. Interested please apply now to patricia@andersonknight.co.uk stating your notice period and salary expectations. Or call me on 0141 348 7754 for further information.

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE Salary: £7.20 to £7.90ph Agent: Uin Foods limited Skills: Production/Manufacturing Location: Glasgow Food Production Operatives Location: Cambuslang, Glasgow We are recruiting for Food Production Operatives for different departments. These roles initially are on fixed term contracts potentially leading to permanent employment; depending on performance and Company requirements. We are looking for candidates with recent experience of working within manufacturing workplace. Successful candidates will be expected to follow food hygiene procedures and be able to work accurately under pressure in a fast paced environment. Available shifts: Bakery 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday Bakery 8am to 4:30pm Saturday-Sunday Production 7:15am to 7:00pm (Monday Tuesday Saturday Sunday one week; Wednesday Thursday Friday second week) Hygiene 7:00pm to 6:45am (Monday Tuesday Saturday Sunday one week; Wednesday Thursday Friday second week) Rates of pay Dayshift £7.20ph Nightshift £7.90ph

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Salary: £22,000 + Benefits Agent: Lusona Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Lusona’s client a Global firm of Chartered accountants based in the city centre of Glasgow seek to recruit a payroll administrator on a permanent basis to work within there busy payroll department Main duties for this role are: Process weekly, monthly and 4 weekly payroll for a portfolio of clients. Process all PAYE and NI contributions. Processing various expenses. Implement auto enrolment . Liaise with various clients regarding payroll queries. Process all year end payroll. Ensure all current payroll legislation is adhered to . To apply for this post you will have 2 years previous payroll experience preferably within a CA or Payroll Bureau environment, be an excellent communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative To apply for this post please send your updated cv to david@lusona. co.uk or give me a call in confidence on 01698 534335 to discuss the role further

TRAINEE ADMINISTRATOR Salary:

£16,380 to £17,000 depending on qualifications and experience Agent: The Presbytery of Glasgow Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow The Presbytery of Glasgow has a vacancy for a fulltime Trainee Administrator to work within a small team providing administrative/secretarial support to our two Presbytery Clerks and other staff members/ committee conveners. Based in Glasgow city centre, the successful applicant will have some administrative experience and/or appropriate qualifications, including a working knowledge of MS Office, and will be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn. Hours of work Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday 8.30am to 4pm Further details A full job description is available by email from the Office Manager, Ms Karen Lafferty (klafferty@presbyteryofglasgow.org.uk). Applications, by cv and covering letter, may be sent to this email address or made via S1 jobs. (If applying directly, please use the job title as the subject of your email.) n.b. Some flexibility in start date may be possible for applicants completing training courses within the next few months.

PHP SQL DEVELOPER Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Agent: RHA Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow RHA is a specialist audio company based in Glasgow.

We develop, manufacture and market innovative audio products with sales channels in over twenty

countries. We are seeking a full time Developer to develop and support our internal ERP system.

Development includes all aspects of the lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, training and maintenance. The ideal candidate is creative, and passionate about developing quality software, using good programming practices. Candidates should also have a strong willingness and aptitude to learn the latest web development technologies. Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of system architecture, data structures, design and integration. Object-oriented PHP, JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML. SQL, database design & normalization. Problem solving attention to detail Selfsufficient, can take user requirements, debug code and solve problems with minimal guidance This is a great career opportunity within a truly innovative company

HVAC SERVICE ENGINEER Salary:

£15 per hour + Company Benifits

Agent:

Search Consultancy

Skills: Construction/Trades/Property Location: Glasgow Search Facilities Management are actively searching for Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to carrying out service and maintenance duties within a mobile contract in the Glasgow. This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week and will offer the opportunity to up skill within a great team. Duties include Carrying out all planned and reactive mechanical tasks tasks on a daily basis. All plumbing duties, as well as basic heating and boiler maintenance. Fault finding. Working alongside the maintenance team, you will assist in any ad hoc maintenance duties as required. You will also be expected to pick up and basic mechanical or fabric tasks when necessary. Candidates will ideally possess HVAC or Commercial Gas qualification. Fgas. Facilities Management/ Commercial Maintenance experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, and have the skills and experience, please contact Kerry McFarlane on 01412727725 or send your CV to kerry.mcfarlane@search.co.uk

PART TIME BOOK KEEPER Agent: Eden Scott Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Eden Scott’s client based in Glasgow is looking for a Book Keeper to join their business on a part time basis.

As a Book Keeper, your duties will include: Payroll.

Preparing Accounts. Processing Invoices. General Admin.

Implementation of the Zero system. The successful candidate will be an experienced Book Keeper with good people skills. Previous experience of the Zero system will be highly advantageous. This is a part time position working approximately 25 hours per week over 5 days. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be part of an exciting company.

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR Salary: Agent:

£Commensurate with experience The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow An opportunity has arisen within our expanding organisation for two people on a part-time basis to join our administration team carrying out duties in varied aspects of our operations. These are part-time posts working from Monday to Friday with actual hours to be agreed. Duties will include: Carrying out various administration tasks, procedures and operating systems within a busy academic and clinical environment.

Essential Qualities: Warm and friendly manner Mature and professional attitude Good communication skills Good organisational skill Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team Reliability and punctuality

PART TIME CASHIER Salary: £8.00 - £9 per hour Agent: Allstaff Skills: Retail Location: Glasgow AllStaff Paisley require a Permanent experienced Part Time Cashier for our client based in Hillington. The location of the client can offer parking facilities & good public transport links. Hours required to be worked WILL be Thursday 1-7pm include a Saturday between 7am to

12noon. Candidates will be required to cover F/T hours during periods of annual leave. Duties will include: Inputting data from tills onto system and balancing cash. Checking invoices and matching. Answering customer calls and queries. Uplifting cash from tills and checking cash into the safe. Inputting details onto the system. Filing, faxing, photocopying. Updating excel spreadsheets. General office duties. Allstaff is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

PRODUCTION OPERATIVES Salary: £7.65ph Agent: Topstaff Skills: Production/Manufacturing Location: Glasgow Position: Experienced production operatives urgently required for part time assignments in the Glasgow/ Hillington area. This position will be ongoing temporary assignments with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidates. Requirements: Applicants must have a good work ethic, should be dexterous and have good attention to detail. This position involved small parts on a production line so nimble fingers and experience are essential. Working hours: Hours of work will be 22 hours per week Monday to Wednesday 16.30 until 21.25 and Thursday 16.30 - 22.25 For immediate interview please call Topstaff Employment on 0141 427 7070 or email your CV to warehouse@ topstaffemployment.com.

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Salary: £18,000 pro rata Agent: PRG Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow PRG Business Support are recruiting for our client exclusively for a front of house professional to join them on a part time basis working Thursdays and Fridays in the centre of Glasgow. Based front of house for our established client we are looking to speak with individuals who have a proven track record within reception coupled with good administrative skills. Duties: Meeting and greeting clients and external partners. Answering telephone and relaying messages. Basic admin duties and housekeeping.

Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail. Please send your CV to Emma Cameron to be considered for this

vacancy coupled with your current salary, availability and holidays pre-booked in the next 6 months. To be considered for this role please send your CV to supportroles@prgrecruitment.com confirming your notice period.

OUTBOUND SALES ADVISOR Salary: £8ph plus bonus Agent: AMH Marketing Ltd Skills: Sales Location: Glasgow We are currently recruiting for Outbound Sales Advisors to join our growing business within the financial services industry. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced, target driven atmosphere.

If you have a proven track record in outbound sales, are a confident and persuasive individual with a positive can do attitude then apply today. Immediate start available Responsibilities &bull;Making outbound calls providing a range of financial solutions to individuals across the UK. &bull;Working within a fast paced and friendly telephone environment &bull;Working to meet and exceed sales targets Experience Required &bull; Previous experience within insolvency would be highly desirable &bull;Min 1 year outbound telesales experience essential &bull;Hunger to earn money &bull;Hard working and reliable Excellent basic monthly salary Bonus is paid weekly Full time: Mon-Thu: 12pm-8pm Fri 10am-2pm and 2 Sat per month 10am – 2pm Part time: Mon-Thu 4.45pm-8pm and 2 Sat per month 10am – 2pm Please state which shift pattern you would like to apply for OTE £21K+

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM MEMBER PART TIME Salary: £18,000 – £21,000 Agent: Hudson Accounting & Finance Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Hudson Accountancy and Finance client are looking to add an Accounts Payable Team Member to the current team on a part time basis. This is a outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. Key duties of the role include; Maintain the integrity of the financial ledger. Receive and check purchase invoice from suppliers and internal

departments. Complete journals and adjustments as required. Process data accurately in accordance with deadlines. Reconcile transactions for specific suppliers.

Creation of excel spreadsheets collating charges on a monthly basis. Provide a fast efficient service to internal and external customers. Experience required; Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Strong Accounts Payable knowledge. Supplier statement reconciliation experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work to tight month end deadlines. If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Greg McDermott or Pamela McCulloch in our Glasgow office on 0141 240 2444 or greg.mcdermott@jobs.hudson.com Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

BDC SALES ADVISOR Salary: £Highly Competitive + Bonus!!

Agent: Peter Vardy Ltd Skills: Call/Contact Centres Location: Glasgow BDC SALES ADVISOR - PART TIME - WEEKEND & WEEK NIGHT HOURS Peter Vardy is the fastest growing motor retailer in its sector and has ambitious plans for the future. Our vision is to create the world’s best motor retail operation as measured by our colleagues, customers and investors. The company has won Sunday Times Awards for being a Top 100 Company to work for and has a real commitment to gaining success through colleague satisfaction. Due to the continued growth and success of the contact centre, we have an amazing opportunity for a sales driven person with a desire to succeed. This role will see you utilising your passion for customer service, while offering your expert knowledge to provide solutions. As a BDC Sales Advisor, you will be required to deal with customers on a one on one basis delivering a first class service every time. Person Specification: Skills/Attributes Required Confident and positive ‘can do’ attitude. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Good learner with willingness to develop further. Strong team player. Well organised and good time management. Flexible. Ability to thrive under pressure. Competent with PC and internet. Apply today to get your career started at PV!

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SALES ASSISTANT / RETAIL ADVISOR Salary: £250 - £400 Weekly Agent: The Interactive Team Skills: Sales Location: Glasgow Sales Assistant / Retail Advisor Are you looking for a career within sales and working with customers face to face? Are you looking for something different from the usual 9-5? Are you interested in a sales assistant role that offers real career progression and does what it says on the tin? At A4 interactive, we know inspiring leaders comes from every sort of back round. What matters most is your ability to connect, provide innovative solutions, and create an environment where all can succeed! Looking for a sales position that combines you brilliant people skills with your enthusiasm with customer service? We are uniquely focused on delivering amazing customer service experiences and were looking for incredible individuals to work within our interactive team and strive for greatness!!! Customer service and sales requirements are: Ability to strike up conversation?. Fun, bubbly, positive personality. hunger to learn and develop. What we can offer is: Full training professional development programme. fun and inspiring work environment. weekly pay. Travel opportunities.

Experience in leadership. Full time/ part time positions.

Immediate start. If this sounds like you please apply now and start tomorrow!!!

SUPPORT OFFICER Salary: £12.15 per hour Agent: Pertemps Scotland Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Our client, who is based in the Public Sector, has a requirement for a Support Officer. This is a temporary part-time role (either 5 half days or 3 full days per week), and is in Glasgow City Centre. This role attracts a pay rate of £12.15. This role requires a current Disclosure Scotland issued within the last 12 months. MAIN DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES o Analysing complex letters and emails, identifying key issues o Using In-house systems to draft responses, including Ministerial responses and diary cases. o Responding to correspondence, addressing key concerns and ensuring that letters are drafted using appropriate language and tone o Engaging with internal colleagues across several policy areas to obtain contributions for responses o Managing correspondence workload effectively, and meeting corporate deadlines. o Providing briefing and correspondence contributions on migration related issues o Supporting the team with some event and meeting management, and ad hoc duties Key Skills o Calm and logical - able to handle reading and dealing with difficult messages from members of the public o Excellent communication skills verbal and written o Experience of using Microsoft Outlook and Excel o Ability to make decisions based on

known documented processes If you have the necessary experience and skill set for this role, please submit your CV to contract.glasgow@pertemps.co.uk

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - FIT-OUT CONTRACTOR Salary: up to £45,000 + car allowance + pension Agent: Peace Recruitment Skills: Construction/Trades/Property Location: Glasgow Position: Quantity Surveyor (fit-out) Location: East Kilbride Salary: up to £45,000 Peace Recruitment is looking to source a Quantity Surveyor for a busy contractor, based in Glasgow. The role is to work with an excellent organisation, established for over 20 years, who specialise in fit-out, refurbishment and construction, both in the public and private sector.

With an estimated turnover for this year of just under £20million, this increase in projects means the firm are looking to add to their commercial team. Based out of their offices in East Kilbride, the successful quantity surveyor will be out on site 2 -3 days/week. Projects are predominately across the central belt of Scotland.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified quantity surveyor, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or alternatively working whilst on a part-time QS course.

Fit-out experience with a similar contractor would be beneficial but they will also consider candidates from alternative construction backgrounds. You will be joining a commercial team of 5, and in a friendly, open plan environment. Our clients pride themselves in their collaborative culture and the MD’s door is always open.

Along with a basic salary (depending on experience), there will be a car allowance provided and pension. To apply for the role, click on the link, or for a confidential discussion on the role contact Nicola Monro directly on 0131 510 0304.

INCOME OFFICER (PART TIME) Salary: £30,714 - £33,726 pro rata per annum Agent: West of Scotland Housing Association Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: Glasgow Income Officer (part time) Working Wednesdays Base - Glasgow East Office £30,714 - £33,726 pro rata per annum Defined Benefits Pension Scheme West of Scotland Housing Association is a dynamic social housing provider with a unique history and vision for the future. We are passionate about delivering exceptional services to our tenants. We also want to help make a positive contribution to the lives of those people living in the communities. Are you an experienced housing professional who is willing to take responsibility and make decisions? Can you convince us that you are a creative problem solver who is committed to improving service delivery and meeting demanding deadlines? Do you have a proven track record of forming effective working relationships with others because of your excellent communication and interpersonal skills?

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is

confident and assertive; a team player who will adopt a flexible and methodical approach to organising and prioritising a busy workload. You should have good knowledge of current housing policy and practice related to social housing income maximisation. If you are interested in an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive environment which strives for continuous improvement, please visit the recruitment page of our website www.westscot.co.uk to download an application pack, email vacancies@westscot.co.uk or telephone 0141 550 5650 to request a pack. Completed applications must be returned by 12noon on Wednesday 4th May 2016.

DEBT ADVISOR Salary: FTE circa £19,000 - £20,000 Agent: Campbell Dallas Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Don’t Fret About Debt is part of Campbell Dallas LLP, and offers Debt Solutions to our clients. We are now recruiting for a part time Debt Advisor to join our team. Hours of work will be Tuesday to Friday, either morning or afternoon to include early evening – 20 hours per week over 4 days. Campbell Dallas LLP is one of the most dynamic and progressive firms of chartered accountants in Scotland with offices across 4 locations and international links. The firm scooped Accountancy Firm of the Year and Training Team of the Year at the Scottish Accountancy and Finance Awards 2015. By joining us you will help to contribute to our success, whilst being supported and encouraged to maximise your own potential. Working in a fast paced environment your role will primarily be to firstly identify and thereafter to provide advice on consumer debt solutions available to individuals who have been referred to the Personal Insolvency Department for assistance. You will communicate to management and external sources on case progression whilst ensuring all deadlines are met. It therefore goes to say that we are looking for strong communicators who have a confident and polite telephone manner and who can engage at all levels. You should have previous debt advice experience, or have worked within personal insolvency. We are looking for IT literate candidates. You will work as part of a team, however should be able to work well with minimal supervision. We are looking for a focussed individual who has a high level of attention to detail and can effectively plan and organise their workload. If this role is of interest then we would love to hear from you, please send your CV and covering letter.

TAX ASSISTANT MANAGER Salary: Up to £40k DOE Agent: Hudson Accounting & Finance Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Hudson Professional Services are currently working with a Big 4 Accountancy firm to recruit a Tax Assistant Manager with experience in personal or expatriate tax compliance to add to their already successful Tax team

working on a diverse range of clients and projects.

This is an excellent role offering a competitive benefits package with the option of an annualised hours contract (spring off) and part-time hours for relevant experienced candidates. Whilst this role is based in Glasgow candidates who have the relevant experience in expatriate tax will also have the option to work from home and as such can be based in any part of the UK. Candidates with Private Client tax experience who are looking to transition over to expat / international tax will be considered as full onsite training will be given.

Key responsibilities include; Maintaining and developing client relationships and keeping them up to date with relevant tax developments. Review of UK Tax Returns for a broad range of international assignees. Preparation and review of tax equalization calculations. Day to day contact with HMRC. Management of compliance processes for international assignees. Advising and mitigating client risk issues. Project management.

Delegation of work and training of junior staff.

Skills required; Qualified CTA or relevant experience.

Demonstrable Tax experience within practice preferred.

High level of analytical skills and commercial approach.

Strong interpersonal skills. If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Yvonne Muldoon in our Glasgow office on 0141 240 2440 or email your CV to yvonne. muldoon@jobs.hudson.com. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

SVQ ASSESSORS Salary: £18125 PA - £19032 PA plus milage Agent: MI Technologies Skills: Education Location: Glasgow A fantastic opportunity - Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping them gain qualifications ? Then this is the job for you ,New Vacancies have arisen within MI Technologies Ltd Care (Dundee and Surrounding Areas) and Hospitality departments to work within our thriving organisation . MI Technologies Ltd an long established Training Provider based in Glasgow delivering Skills Development Scotland and Employer funded training across Scotland ,Glasgow ,Dundee ,Tayside ,Grampian and Highlands to join our friendly specialist teams in the following occupational areas Hospitality to deliver SVQ,s L2 ,L3 and L4 , Social Services Healthcare , SVQ,s Level 2,3 and 4 and Leadership and Management for the Care Industry .Working within a dynamic fast paced and friendly environment these posts would suit an energetic confidant person who can meet and maintain a timely

GRADUATE APPLICATION DEVELOPER GRADUATE ROLE Salary: Competitive Agent: Contact Advantage Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow As a Application Developer you will work as part of our development team to design, develop, and test products to ensure they meet set standards. You will be responsible for delivering projects on time and to set specifications. In addition you will provide assistance to our dedicated support team and interact with 3rd parties as needed. If you are looking for an opportunity develop your skills and grow within a technology company, apply today. EXPERIENCE: Degree in the area of Computer Science; or, equivalent work experience.

High attention to detail on projects completed. Selfmotivated with initiative to accomplish tasks. Familiarity with .NET Development (C#, VB.NET, ASP) and MS SQL Server. Mobile application development experience a plus .

TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT Salary:

£16000 - £18000 per annum + DOE + Benefits, Bonus etc Agent: Eden Scott Skills: Marketing/PR Location: Glasgow Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Sales Division Glasgow £16k - £18k DOE Plus Benefits Want to take your career to the next level? Frustrated or feeling stuck in your current role? Following a transformational and record breaking year, Eden Scott has an opportunity for a trainee to join our growing sales division in Glasgow. As Scotland’s leading independent recruitment consultancy, we want to further our success by continuing to hire the highest calibre of consultants. Ideally you will be a recent graduate in a marketing or similar discipline with some level of sales experience. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to start their recruitment career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you would like to find out more or have a confidential chat then please contact Simon Stratford on 0141 410 1014 / 07780 443239 or email on simon. stratford@edenscott.com

MANAGER Salary: £24,416 - £26,190 Agent: Indigo Childcare Group Skills: Education Location: Glasgow The Indigo Childcare Group are recruiting a Manager for our Garrowhill Early Learning Centre to cover maternity leave. Reporting to and directly supporting the Director of Services, you will be an exceptionally wellorganised person, with a pro-active approach, skilled in collaborative working, recognising the importance and commitment required in this mid-management role. You must be an excellent communicator at all levels, demonstrate diplomacy and tact, with the ability to establish clarity. Candidates must hold or be working towards a BA in Childhood Practice / Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood Practice / SQA Professional Development Award Childhood Practice (360 credits at SCQF Level 9). If not working towards this minimum qualification, applicants must have an SVQ 4 or equivalent and be willing to undertake the BA. Candidates should also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior role. CV’s are not accepted please click on the ’Apply’ button to show your interest.

Minimum qualifications apply.

IT BUSINESS SUPPORT Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 Agent: Nine Twenty Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Nine Twenty Technology are working with their client recruiting for an IT Compliance Executive and project support opportunity. Working for a growing business in their state of art offices on the outskirts of Glasgow towards Paisley. This role would suit a bright, switched on graduate or someone with similar experience who are looking to take on an exciting new opportunity within the IT sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new role and take ownership of duties which include: Ownership of compliance certification associated with technical designs to clients. Management of quality system. Company vehicle management, overseeing fleet administration. Project Coordination.

Other general support duties. Candidates would need the following attributes: Strong attention to detail.

Take ownership for projects. Strong communication skills. Team Player. In return you will be rewarded with fantastic professional office environment, friendly team

atmosphere, competitive salary and benefits. For more information and to apply please submit your CV or call Joanne Steggell on 07881 300 527.

ASSISTANT BUYER Salary: Competitive plus benefits Agent: Arnold Clark Skills: Procurement Location: Glasgow This role would be ideally suited to a new graduate looking to make a career move into Procurement.

Your main duties will include the management of multifunctional teams concentrating on cost, negotiation, sourcing and product change within a complex supplier package. You will also be responsible for the development of partnership relationships with supplier along with being able to identify and project manage individual cost reduction projects. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, good commercial awareness and IT literate. You will be educated to degree level and have CIPS qualification/membership (or working towards this). Candidates must have held a full UK Drivers Licence for a minimum of 1 year. We are currently recruiting at our Autoparts, Glasgow . With a turnover in excess of £3 billion, over 160 branches nationwide and an ever expanding portfolio, Arnold Clark is proud to be Europe’s largest independent motor dealer. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Please email your CV via the apply link.

ASSISTANT MANAGER Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour Agent: HAYS Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Assistant Manager RHI Scheme 22k pro rata Glasgow city Centre My client, based in Glasgow city centre, is currently looking to expand their existing team by adding an additional 4 Assistant Managers on a temporary basis. You will be a recent graduate who has preferably gained their degree in Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a team, have excellent both written and verbal communication

skills and strong numerical and analytical skills. IT literacy and experience with using Microsoft Office is essential. As Assistant Manager your key duties and responsibilities will be: Check and verify the accuracy of supplied information. Register calculation on IT system. Ensure applications re dealt with in an efficient manner. Assess eligibility of applications. Dealing with queries from current and new applicants. Raise IT issues.

Providing support in and ad-hoc basis to other teams.

Due to the nature of this vacancy you must be available for interview at short notice. Successful candidate will start after a disclosure has been returned. An excellent opportunity, not to be missed, applications are being considered immediately. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

C# SOFTWARE DEVELOPER MULTIPLE ROLES Salary:

£25000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent banking benefits Agent: Eden Scott Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Eden Scott’s client is a fast growing and highly innovate Agritech start-up using the latest cloud and IoT technology to drive innovation on the farm. As a result of sustained business growth they are creating an Research & Development centre in Glasgow and are looking to hire a team of developers that are up to the challenge of creating the next generation of farming software. They are seeking Software Developers from graduate level through to experienced ( 4 years + experience) to work in a fast packed, agile development environment. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a great problem solver that can work issues on their own initiative. The candidate will be working on the their platform developed using the latest Microsoft technology and should be willing to take a lead in architectural decisions Skills required: C# MVC Framework 4.0.4,5. Fluent NHibernate. Jquery/ Javascript, Bootstrap, Knockout. Knowledge of Knockout and CQRS design patterns. SQL Server 2008 +. Experience with API’s, WCF and/or RESTful web services. UX/UI experience desirable. Microsoft Azure. Agile/Scrum. The company: A Microsoft’s Accelerator Company Winner of the most innovate start-up in agriculture Benefits: 25 day’s holiday. Training on the latest Microsoft

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PARA-PLANNER & GRADUATES Salary: £35,000 + bonuses to £45,000 Agent: IFA Consultancy Centre Ltd Skills: Financial Services/Investment Location: Glasgow An excellent opportunity has now arisen with the I.F.A Consultancy Centre Ltd for a Dip PFS level 4 qualified Para-planner to join a prestigious organisation based in the Southside of Glasgow. We offer excellent long term career prospects in a very busy I.F.A. office working with experienced and technical Consultants.

In addition, we are also looking for Graduates who are studying for the same level of qualifications and want on the job experience to develop their careers in the financial services industry as Para-planners. Salary negotiable subject to criteria. Role offered : Working alongside highly qualified successful Consultants, you will be required to provide client research & analysis supporting the Consultants in their role with both new and existing clients and proactively managing their tasks to support the provision of regulated advice through annual reviews. We would ideally prefer an experienced individual who has knowledge working with &ldquo;Inteleflow&rdquo; the Intelligent back office systems but not exclusively. Salary £35,000 + bonuses to £45,000 + exam support + career progression There is a genuine career opportunity to become a Chartered Financial Planner with this organisation if this is your long term goal, there are excellent career choices available as a technical Para-planner in relation to Investments, final salary and pension drawdown research. The salary and benefits package is negotiable for the right graduate candidate so please contact me by email, in confidence, to discuss the details. Please apply by e mail, enclosing CV via the apply now button.

GRADUATE/JUNIOR DEVELOPER (.NET) Salary: £22000 - £30000 per annum Agent: Cathcart Associates Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow .NET Developer - great career progression on offer - gain valuable certifications and work in a friendly environment Technology consultancy in Glasgow City Centre seeking a .NET Developer to join them in their base in Glasgow City Centre. The company were established in the early 2000s and have since gained an excellent reputation for providing bespoke solutions to their customers - their software helps their customers to automate workflows and improve efficiency and save time and money. They are a value-led organisation who are committed to providing a high level of service to their customers - and this has played a key role in their success with a huge amount of their business driven by repeat custom from happy clients! My client offer a relaxed and friendly working environment and are committed to helping you grow your technical and non-technical skills - this is truly a role you will enjoy and there are real development opportunities for driven Developers. They have a strong history of hiring Developers in the early stages of their careers and can offer strong training and mentorship. The company are based in Glasgow City Centre but have a global client base and you will have opportunities to travel Internationally for work. Your skills: *Experience with C#

.NET. *Good SQL Server skills and ideally, T-SQL. *Web technology skills; HTML, CSS, JavaScript. * Agile/Scrum knowledge and experience. * Good problem solving and communication skills. If you’re interested in this role and keen to find out more, please apply online and/or call Rhona Kennedy on 0131 510 1500.

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS Salary:

£18000 - £25000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Agent: Harvey Nash Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Harvey Nash’s client, an exciting technology consultancy start up, based in a premium office location in Central Glasgow has an opportunity for Junior Developers to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate and ambitious developers to work with hot, new technologies and liaise directly with a diverse range of clients. Whether you are a fresh graduate or perhaps want a fresh challenge this could be the role for you! About the Role: You will be working in an exciting, fast paced and varied environment where your input and ideas will be welcomed from day one. It is a tight knit team and you will be expected to deliver high quality software both individually and as part of a team. You will be creating smart process applications using the latest Microsoft development tools (.Net, C#, SQL) and working in a client facing environment so excellent communication/interpersonal skills are essential. You will have the opportunity for international travel and the chance to dramatically enhance your professional development. About You: Ideally you will come from a Computer Science or Software Engineering background or possess the relevant professional experience. Strong problem solving skills and a positive attitude are required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: Visual Studio, C#/.Net T-SQL abs QL Server Familiarity of Agile methodologies Web development skills, including JavaScript/JQuery, HTML and CSS would be desirable.

Knowledge of the Kofax TotalAgility suite would be a plus but by no means essential as excellent training will be provided. In Return: In return for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. To apply for this role please submit an up to date CV as soon as possible.

JUNIOR-MID LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (SCIENTIFIC R&D) Salary: £22000 - £35000 per annum + bonus Agent: Cathcart Associates Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Junior to Mid-level Software Engineer required for a Scientific Research and Development company in Central Glasgow. My client are a global organisation who manufacture equipment for scientific research and development. They have over 5,000 staff across several continents. Their Glasgow base is a small, close-knit team with varied technical skills, who work collaboratively on technically challenging projects. You will benefit from joining a large, stable organisation, but will work in a small team. High calibre Graduates and junior-mid level Software Engineers are required to join this small, friendly team. You will hold a degree in a relevant discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Computer Science etc), and ideally, will have had some experience developing software in a commercial environment (whether this is a permanent job, or internship/placement through University). You’ll work

with varied technologies - mainly C# and related .NET technologies, but also embedded software systems and C/C++. You will have: *A Degree in a relevant discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Computer Science etc). *Ideally, some exposure to C# or an interest in learning .NET. *Exposure to any other programming languages a bonus; C, C++, Java. Bonus skills: *A background in a scientific discipline; Maths, Physics, Engineering etc. You will benefit from: *Contributory pension, BUPA healthcare and Life Assurance. *Annual bonus scheme. *On-site gym. *Convenient location good public transport links and parking available. This is a really great opportunity to really progress their career.

If you are interested, please apply and/or call Rhona on 0131 510 1500 to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

BRAND EXECUTIVE Salary: Competitive Agent: Whyte & MacKay Skills: Marketing/PR Location: Glasgow BRAND EXECUTIVE LOCATION: GLASGOW (CITY CENTRE) SALARY: COMPETITIVE Whyte and Mackay Ltd, is a global spirits company with an outstanding portfolio of brands, including The Dalmore and Jura single malt whiskies, Whyte and Mackay blended Scotch whisky, Vladivar Vodka and Glayva liqueur. We are also proud to be the UK distributor for Flor de Ca&ntilde;a rum, Ungava gin, Camus Cognac, Cockspur Rum and Rumchata and are a principal supplier within the UK Private Label whisky sector. Based in Glasgow we have this exciting opportunity for a Brand Executive to work on the The Dalmore brand. Reporting to the Brand Manager and part of a small and effective team, you will work closely with our UK & International sales team and distributors to ensure a coordinated approach, the role will involve working on projects to drive brand growth and build distribution and visibility in flagship markets.

This will include contributing to and shaping channel and regional marketing plans/strategies as well as day to day implementation of current brand and market plans/strategies and project managing campaigns and sales initiatives across the full range of channels and territories. Of graduate calibre, with preferably a marketing/business qualification, you will have at least 6 months demonstrable experience in a marketing/brand/ PR role within an fmcg or luxury brand environment.

You will have the ability to focus and drive multiple projects through to completion and demonstrate a flair for developing creative marketing ideas across digital and mainstream media. As a member of the sales and marketing team you will be able to communicate effectively and not only sell your ideas to internal senior members of the team but deliver them at pace into the marketplace. Please apply by sending a full CV and details of your current salary.

.NET DEVELOPERS | ALL LEVELS | FLEXIBLE WORKING Salary:

£30000 - £50000 per annum + great benefits Agent: Net Talent Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Role: Software Developer/ Senior Software Developer Location: Glasgow Salary: 30,000 - 50,000 + great benefits, flexible working and super office environment Who we are looking for: We are looking for solid .net developers of all levels - from graduate to senior. You’ll come from a good educational background and have a solid understanding of the latest Microsoft tech stack.

Key Skills/ Experience: Experience working for a software

company with web-based applications using Microsoft technologies (or a solid degree in Computer Science - or similar). An extensive technical knowledge and strong background. Knowledge of C# or VB.net, ASP.NET and web technologies such as Web API, WCF, JavaScript, CSS, HTML and Ajax. OO knowledge and practical experience of design patterns etc. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and independently. Knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server or MySQL. Nice to have: Agile software methodology experience. A passion for technology. Xamarin. .net 4.0/4.5 techniques a plus.

The Company: One of North America’s most successful software houses, whos product is making an ethical contribution to technology. Why people work there: They are a fully agile, software centric company. The developers go to work in a relaxed atmosphere that is free from politics and overriding hierarchy. They have the chance to work in very interesting and cutting edge .NET projects. They also have access to full training and the chance to work with mobile development. If this sounds like it could be of interest and you’d like to know more, please apply ASAP or contact Darren on 0131 270 6631 for more details

SENIOR MARKETING EXECUTIVE Salary: up to £26,000 with benefits Agent: Nine Twenty Sales & Marketing Skills: Marketing/PR Location: Glasgow Nine Twenty are delighted to be working with our client, a market leading provider of Marketing Technology via Smartphones, to recruit a Senior Marketing Executive. With an enviable client list which includes many of the biggest Betting Companies, Car Retailer, Restaurant Chains and more this a terrific opportunity for a Marketing professional to be working directly with some of the World’s real Superbrands.

What can you expect as a Senior Marketing Executive?

Based in Glasgow with some travel to both the London Office and to see Clients, this is a fast paced and exciting role, in reality, a big feel of Marketing Agency type work. Working closely with clients to ensure that where their Brand is represented in our Marketing Technology that the integrity of that Brand’s ’Tone of Voice’ and Corporate Images are maintained. Attention to detail is therefore a key personality trait. Our client possesses and continues to develop Technology that not only leads this Market but in many respects has entirely changed the marketplace. You will reflect the values of the business and the existing tight-knit, polished & hard working team. You will be joining a hard playing team where morale is extremely high. Current employees are very well looked after by the business, reflective of the exceptional performance of the company and its employees. Ideally you will be degree educated with at least a couple of years postgraduate experience in a Marketing role. A passion for technology and for pushing boundaries to constantly improve are important attributes too. What can you expect? Basic Salary generally in the region of £24,000 to £26,000. Excellent benefits package. Development Opportunities. If you have the skill set we are looking for then don’t hesitate to get in touch now for a confidential conversation.

Contact Stuart McRobbie by either submitting your CV for immediate consideration or email smcrobbie@ weareninetwenty.com.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS & PROJECTS OFFICER Salary: £up to 25K DOE Agent: AWS Recruitment Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Events Project Officer for an award winning charity based in Glasgow. This is a key role will involve organising events throughout Scotland, in order to generate significant revenue and raise the profile of the charity. Essential Experience A degree or equivalent in events management or marketing. At least two years’ experience in organising events/brand events or managing one off projects is required. Excellent project planning and budget management skills. Good organisational and time management skills are required.

Good IT skills: MS Office. The ability to work alone but also a good team-worker. A full driving license. Desirable Experience of managing and motivating volunteers.

Experience of Raisers Edge (although training would be provided if necessary).

VOLUNTEER DRIVER - NORTH WEST Salary: Out of pocket expenses Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Fred Martin project is a supported living service comprising of 7 houses situated in the north west of Glasgow. We provide 24 hour support to adults with a range of physical and learning disabilities. We are looking for a volunteer drive to drive people we support from their home to clubs and other social activities.

The volunteer driver should be an experienced driver who is confident, empathetic and must be able to keep calm in challenging situation. This will take place in

various locations in the north west of the city. Monday - Friday between the hours of: 10.30 - 11.30am and 1.30 - 2.30pm and volunteers should be able to commit to at least one day per week. It would be beneficial if you were available for at least 6 months as this will allow you to get to know the role. Quarriers will provide all training that is need for the role including: Induction to Quarriers, Fire Safety, adult protection. The volunteer should have a clean licence or a maximum of 6 points.

The volunteer should be over 25 years old and have at least 2 years driving experience. Selection procedure will be volunteer application form, meeting with team leader, PVG and reference check.

VOLUNTEER ATIVITY WORKERS NW GLASGOW Salary: Out of pocket expenses provided Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Fred Martin service provides supported accommodation across seven locations in north Glasgow and provides for a range of abilities and needs. One of the services provide 24 hour support to 3 adults with learning disabilities aged between 39 and 49. We are looking for a volunteer activity worker to support the individuals out in the community such as going for a coffee, going to the cinema as well as baking while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The purpose of this role to enable vulnerable adults to enjoy activities they choose in the local community. REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE: Good interpersonal skills. patient. motivated. reliable. person centred. trust worthy. willing to learn. WHERE AND WHEN: Meeting adults at North West Glasgow service and going out n h community once per week. COMMITMENT REQUIRED: Commitment to regular hours at least once a week to be carried out early evenings and weekends. TRAINING & SUPPORT

PROVIDED: Quarriers mandatory training. calm training. support and supervision. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Volunteer application form, meeting with the team, reference and PVG check. Travel expenses will be provided

VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDER Salary: Out of pocket expenses Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow We are looking for a volunteer befriender to attend activities with a 36-year-old man supported by Quarriers Fred Martin Service. The man is a resident at Northwoodside Road, a small house within Quarriers Fred Martin Service. It is shared by three adults who have learning disabilities. It is situated in the West End of Glasgow (Maryhill) and is surrounded with good transport links such as buses and the underground. It has plenty of pubs and cafes nearby. The role of the volunteer will be to befriend and form a relationship by spending time engaging in sociable activities that are enjoyed by both parties. Main tasks for this role will be to support a male on outings such as the cinema, cafes, walks and pubs. The volunteer will always be supported by a member of staff as the male involved has a 2:1 ratio of support while out and about in the community. The volunteer would need to have a sense of humour and be a sociable person. Preferably a male as the person being supported is strong and may need assistance when crossing roads, etc. The person would also need to be fit and active. This opportunity will take place out and about in the community for a couple of hours each week, with times arranged to suit both parties. Training provided will include strategies for crisis, intervention and protection course (SCIP). Travel expenses will be paid, and it would be advantegeous if the volunteer

was a car driver. The volunteer will have access to the service’s car. The selection procedure includes application form, informal chat, references and PVG Disclosure.

MALE VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES Salary: Out of pocket expenses provided Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Do you enjoy different activities then this volunteer opportunity is for you! Quarriers Glasgow Supported Living Service in Baillieston is a single service which supports a 39 year old man who has an acquired brain injury into the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to support the individual into the community to participate in an activity of his choosing.

Going out on activities with the volunteer would also encourage confidence and higher self esteem for the individual and to provide respite for the individuals carer.The volunteer would support the individual to take part in an activity of their choice i.e. hill walking, snooker, bowling and encourage the individual to try new things and have new life experiences. REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE: Good people skills, patience and firm values. WHERE & WHEN: It would be great if the volunteer was available a few hours a few afternoons a week and would be able to commit to 6 months. TRAINING & SUPPORT PROVIDED: Shadowing staff. support and supervision. Adult support and protection. Acquired Brain Injury. CALM. RESTRICTIONS: The Individual has asked that has a male between the ages of 28 and 50 to support him. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Aged between 28 and 50 Application process will be volunteer application form, meeting with staff and person supported, references and PVG disclosure. Please note: You must be a driver and have your own car. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

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SPORTS

IGNITION FESTIVAL OF MOTORING MOTORSPORT

WAS A MASSIVE SUCCESS!

Glasgow was gifted a treat for the senses as the first Ignition Festival of Motoring got underway on 5-7 August.

A street circuit set up around the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) with a figure of eight drift zone was the focal point around the masses of stalls inside the venue itself.

The pit lane with the tents featuring the cars on show stood in front of the Armadillo, with the area where the drivers would start their laps from being a taxi rank in front of SSE Hydro flags.

Four former Formula One cars lapped the circuit, cars which are still loved, and with some private owners still raced in classic series. The Williams FW08 now owned by Tommy Dreelan and Celtic Speed, the Camel Lotus owned by Steve Griffiths, the Benetton B138 owned by , and the Red Bull Racing RB7 car from the Formula One team itself all appeared.

So much was going on and people could not stop for one minute. Although that was forced given the numbers around the venue as at least 25,000 people attended the event. There were many interesting things for people to see inside the SECC, many interesting cars to get up to close to.

For a fan attending, it was like stepping into a time machine going back to a simpler time with brilliant relics of motorsport history.

If you closed your eyes you could imagine being in many places where these cars have been. You could have been a person watching the Red Bull RB7 that pulled off an overtake with Mark Webber through Eau Rouge at Spa-Francorchamps with Fernando Alonso, the fan standing amongst the trees getting a glimpse of Group B rally cars, or someone watching the late Colin McRae rallying in his Subaru.

The senses were fully alive around these beasts. You could hear the sounds of the tyres squealing as some cars were sideways on track, the smell of burning rubber like the tortured Pirellis from the Red Bull, plumes of smoke coming from the doughnuts being performed by the drivers and smells of oils.

Your body would respond with a smile or a cheer as they passed by and the adrenalin hit the blood stream.

Some drama occurred with a couple of cars accidentally finding the barriers and the Benetton had to abort its final run after flames appeared from its rear.

People could even get access to the stories that are associated with the cars if they spoke to the extremely accessible people behind bringing the vehicles. The efforts the people who now own some of the classic Formula One cars and how they have to work to develop their own parts and where it has been in classic racing series around the world in recent years. The kindness of the motorsport community was also on show with Sergio Sette Camara handing out signatures to fans and David Coulthard being swamped by fans. People stopping to talk to each other about things as they walk through the pit lane. The true demonstration of camaraderie in motoring and how it feels to have such a passion.

This has been an extremely successful event. If you had no prior details to the festival, you would have thought it had been going on for at least a decade. No teething problems were visible and for the spectators, everything appeared to go smoothly.

It caters to those who are motorsport fans or people who are on the road to being fans and gives them the opportunity to see cars on their doorstep. It allows fans who may not have the money, or the transport, or whatever to travel to corners of Britain to race tracks to watch other events. Especially a problem with the restraints students face.

Speaking before going on track on the Saturday, Coulthard said he believes the event is indeed important in the future student generation developing an interest in motoring and going into the various sectors connected to it.

“We’re all here because of our various connections and jobs and what have you, but they’ll be little boys and girls today with their families who might go, ‘I really enjoyed that, I could work in that industry’”, he said.

“So they can focus on going to design

PERSONALITIES

ON IGNITION

The Ignition Festival of Motoring played host to a number of notable people to play some part in the event and pleasing the crowds.

There were many personalities from the motorsport community at the event who had a lot of views on the event.

Formula One broadcaster David Coulthard rolled back the years to give the crowd a glimpse of his Saltire helmet in the Red Bull RB7.

He says that the event was a great idea and congratulated whoever had arranged such a show.

“I think it’s fantastic,” Coulthard said.

“Whoever got the permission and whoever gave the permission really deserve a bit of recognition because we’ve got such a great history of success in motorsport whether it’s two wheels or four wheels, whether it’s mechanics, engineers, designers, and then obviously the drivers tend to publicity because obviously they race in Formula One or World Rally stage or something like that.

“We’ve got a lot to celebrate, and an event like this gives us this opportunity. It’s safe, the spectators are in no danger, it gives people an opportunity to see a wide range of different cars.”

“I’ve been around motorsport since I was a kid and to walk around and look at the way it stands and everything I still find it exciting. I just wish I brought my son along because he would have loved it, he’s almost eight. So I think there’s a fascination generally with anything with an engine. It’s great we’ve got a chance to celebrate a bit of motorsport here.”

The 13-time grand prix winner in the sport said that this type of event was perfect for giving Scottish people a glimpse of motorsport that they rarely have compared to some other countries.

“We’ve done a number of running show car events around the world in places that don’t have grands prix or don’t have a history of motorsport. When you take it to the city and you give people an opportunity, you know families are always looking for something to do with their kids on a weekend and I know that as a father myself you need to get out and go to things and it does make it more accessible.”

The event was hosted by Nicki Shields,

school or engineering school or whatever it happens to be, so it’s about inspiring the next generation.”

The only downside of the event was the speed in which normality returned to the area. Minutes after the event the Red Bull team were preparing to get everything back to Milton Keynes, albeit more stressful because of the Formula One summer break.

Even other garages quickly became more quiet.

Much like motorsport in itself, no time

someone best known for her work as a reporter on the world feed of the electric Formula E series alongside Scotland’s Dario Franchitti, a co-commentator.

Her role saw her working alongside commentators Paul O’Neill and Duncan Vincent in relaying the action to the fans from the makeshift pit lane.

The position also saw her interviewing some of the driving talent on show from the makeshift pit lane.

She believed that this festival was a positive thing because it fills a need for another part of the country to see motoring in action.

“I think it’s just that I live in London and we get the opportunity, there are lots of events that take place in the South and you don’t quite appreciate how lucky you are when this all happens on your doorstep,” Shields said.

“So to be able to bring in some of the most amazing, most high-tech, supercars, historic cars, rally cars, you know, a huge range of cars, to the fans here, it’s been really, really special. And I think they’ve, well I hope they’ve, really appreciated it.”

One of the drivers the fans would appreciate on track was Scotland’s very own double British Touring Car champion Gordon Shedden.

“It’s great,” Shedden said. “It’s a nice way to bring motorsport into the centre of a city. There’s so much here, road cars, race cars, all old and new. Everyone’s had the right attitude and right spirit and had big smiles on their faces which is good.

The 37-year-old was happy to be able to be close to the large crowds when out on the track in an Ariel Nomad.

“It’s alright. It serves a purpose. The good thing is it’s nice and close to the crowd so we can do some doughnuts and have a bit of fun with it.”

Shedden was out on the circuit in the Nomad and was happy to feel the different features of the beast.

“It’s a lot of fun. Hydraulic handbrake, lots of power, no grip, it’s just perfect for entertainment and an event like this.”

He was just happy to be back in Scotland and enjoy some time off from the stresses of racing.

“It’s nice to just get a bit of time. It’s good to come to an event and not have the pressure of a race event, so you can relax and have a good chat.”

The Scot is currently racing to try and claim a third Touring Car title in 2016.

is being wasted in waiting for more action.

The next event has already been given the date of August 2017 and more details can be expected in due course. Even comments from people have alluded to ‘the next few years’ being talked about with the event.

The people of Scotland will surely already be waiting to see who and what can come to visit these shores next.

by Cameron Paterson Twitter:

@PatersonCameron

c.paterson@tsaglasgow.com

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RIO 2016 SO HOW’D WE DO?

Rio Olympics Successes Represent a Resounding Success for Scottish Sport It would probably be an understatement to say that, from a British perspective, last month’s Rio Olympics represented a momentous success. Team GB’s 67 medal haul was the highest ever recorded for an ‘away’ games, surpassing even the 65 taken from our own back yard London four years ago. It looks even better when you consider that this tally marks the sixth straight games in which Team GB has improved on their previous total; 15 in Atlanta in ‘96, 28 in Sydney in 2000, 30 in Athens in ‘04, and 47 in Beijing ‘08 prior to London 2012. The positives, and progress, are clear for all to see.

One of the many stories within the story, though, is of a particular interest to those of a Scottish persuasion. Of the 67 medals collected by Team GB, 13 went to Scottish competitors; smashing both the previous record for an overseas game of 8, and the target of 10 set by Sportscotland prior to the games. As Scottish athletes continue to break records left, right and centre, then, it’s only fitting that we have a look back at some of the moments to remember for Scots in Rio. We’ll start, then, with arguably the greatest sportsman ever to come out of Scotland: Dunblane’s Andy Murray. Seeing Andy break down in tears of overwhelming joy on our TV sets is beginning to seem like a regular occurrence. In 2013, he followed an Olympic Gold with a historic first ever Wimbledon championship. This time, it was the other way around, as he became the first ever singles competitor to take gold two years running, a little over a month after claiming his second Wimbledon title. The gold medal match against Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro was certainly no walk in the park, highlighted further by Murray’s clear fatigue, but the Scot managed to dig deep and after four gruelling hours of

tennis, managed to claim the decisive set by tie break.

While Murray’s victory was a remarkable one, it has to be said he was definitely not at his best, and this coupled with the turbulent nature of the match meant the gold could have easily swung either way. Someone who did not have such an issue in claiming her medal was Lossiemouth native rower Heather Stanning, along with her partner Helen Glover, in the women’s pair. The esteemed duo were one of few Team GB entrants expected to take gold in their respective event, and they did not disappoint, leading the race from start to finish to retain their championship.

There were also rowing medals for Katherine Grainger, as she cemented her place as Britain’s most decorated female athlete, striking silver in the women’s double sculls, and Polly Swann and Karen Bennett, making up two eighths of the silver medal-winning women’s eight team.

No less than five of the 13 medals taken by Scots were done so in the pool; 4 of which coming from the all-Scottish 4x200m relay team, as Stephen Milne of Perth, Dan Wallace of Edinburgh, and Stirling Uni duo Duncan Scott and Robbie Renwick, teamed up to claim a very creditable silver, falling short of only the United States. Scott, the youngest of the team, would also go on to claim a second silver, as a part of the 4x100m medley relay team – again being pipped to the Championship by our friends across the pond.

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Efforts in the velodrome also yielded positive results for some of the Scottish contingent of Team GB. Highly rated 23 year old Callum Skinner, dubbed by some as ‘the new Chris Hoy’, as if there were any higher praise, was not only a part of the three-man gold medal winning team sprint team, but also went on to take silver in the individual sprint; being pipped to top spot by none other than Jason Kenny – one of his GB team mates in the aforementioned gold medal winning effort. Elsewhere on the track, Milingavie’s Kate Archibald notched a formidable gold, helping Team

GB to a world record breaking victory in the women’s team pursuit event.

Other Scottish medallists included David Florence (canoeing, silver), Mark Bennett & Mark Robertson (rugby sevens, silver), Sally Conway (judo, bronze) and Eilidh Doyle (athletics, bronze.)

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 ARE SCOTLAND QUALITY ENOUGH TO QUALIFY? Scotland’s latest qualifying campaign for a major tournament begins this month as qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia begin.

The year of 2018 will mark the 20th anniversary of the last time the country qualified for a tournament when they played in the 1998 World Cup in France.

Many people are yet to see this happen in their short lifetimes.

The Tartan Army were drawn into a group with the ‘Auld Enemy’ England, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania and Malta last summer.

Their qualification campaign begins against Malta at their National Stadium on 4 September before the team’s first home game at Hampden Park against Lithuania on 8 October.

An away trip to Slovakia is next on 11 October before Scotland visits Wembley Stadium to face England on 11 November. Scotland then face home games against Slovenia and England on 26 March and 10 June 2017.

A journey to Lithuania will be made for the match on 1 September next year before Malta come to Hampden on 4

September 2017. The final two matches see Scotland play at home to Slovakia before the final game in Slovenia on 8 October 2017.

By this time next year the fans should know whether Scotland can qualify or not.

There are a number of things to discuss on how Scotland approach this campaign in terms of the playing staff to try and get close to qualification.

One of the most pressing changes at the time of writing is to find a new captain. Celtic’s Scott Brown retired from international football to focus on his game at his club during the middle of last month. Brown has been important for the side and someone will need to fill his shoes.

West Brom’s Darren Fletcher has been captain before so would be a candidate to fill this role with perhaps a different leader on the pitch to take this role on.

One of things which do anger some people is the reliance on the usual people to perform for the side.

For example, Alan Hutton has

consistently been included in the team.

The Scotland squad is a slim one but he was part of an Aston Villa team which were severely poor in the last Premier League campaign, getting relegated to the Championship.

Another thing which amazes many is playing Steven Fletcher up front. It has always seemed a perplexing idea. Given that Fletcher hasn’t been in the richest of form in club football, he has always started up front. Of course, nobody outside the Scotland squad knows how they interact with each other and whether Fletcher works well with the other players, but other strikers have put their names in headlines. Ross McCormack and Jordan Rhodes have both scored consistently in the Sky Bet Championship in recent years. Both even made their newest clubs, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough respectively, to put out a combined fee of around £25 million in the last two transfer windows.

The striker situation becomes even more complicated when including Celtic’s Leigh Griffiths. Even if there

were any upturned noses at him playing in the Scottish Premiership rather than another league, he has proven himself in Europe. At the time of writing, he has scored six goals in five appearances in Champions League qualifiers this season alone.

Fletcher has moved to a new club in Sheffield Wednesday after spells at Sunderland and a loan spell at Marseille and may start scoring goals, but it might be time to change the attacking options.

Another question that many will ask is whether young players be involved and to bring through the future. Celtic’s Kieran Tierney could challenge Hull City’s Andrew Robertson for a place at left back in upcoming games. Oliver Burke, who has just moved to Red Bull Leipzig from Nottingham Forest for approximately £13 million – the highest fee ever for a Scottish player, could challenge for a place in the midfield.

Progress is needed to avoid just having the status quo in these qualifying games. What is for sure that because it is Scotland, it will be a dramatic, and probably frustrating at times, campaign of qualifying matches.

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SEPTEMBER 2016, ISSUE 25

THE RISE OF

NOAM DAR IN SCOTTISH WRESTLING

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One cold, January evening in Ayrshire this year, a young Israeli-born man by the name of Noam Dar missed a phone call due to being heavily invested in a FIFA tournament with his mates. We’ve all been in similar situations, and for most of us, the call is usually an unremarkable one from a parent, from your other half, or from a mate on some tedious business you usually can’t be bothered with. More often than not, the return call usually isn’t too eventful.

It certainly usually isn’t from a British wrestling legend calling on behalf of the WWE to offer you the chance to wrestle for an audience of millions on TV worldwide.

But for this particular wrestling hopeful, it just happened to be the latter.

The call came from the office of one William Regal, one of the best known names in professional wrestling, and for the 23 year old, to say it represented the opportunity of a lifetime would be an understatement. As part of the vibrant revamp of its landscape we are seeing in full swing just now, WWE were at the time in the planning stages of what is now known as the WWE Cruiserweight Classic: a 32 man tournament where the only entry requirements are that you must be under 210lbs and very, very good at wrestling.

As one of the brightest young stars on the wildly resurgent circuit that is British wrestling, they wanted Noam Dar to be a part of it.

This week, Noam faces his close friend

Zack Sabre Jr for a place in the semi-finals of the tournament, and it really is difficult to put into words just how remarkable a success this represents for Noam and for the wider context of the sport in Scotland.

At just 23 years old, to be selected as one of the last eight by the biggest pro wrestling company in the world for a tournament broadcast worldwide on the WWE Network, is completely unheard of.

Only two men from Scotland – and none from Israel – have ever competed on WWE TV, so for Noam to be featured so heavily at such a young age, means the company are incredibly high on him.

What’s more, is even if the self proclaimed ‘Champagne Supernova’s’ participation ends here, the company have already advertised him as one of the faces of the Cruiserweight Division on their flagship Monday Night RAW show, and many UK promotions, such as BCW, have began to advertise his appearances as being his last ever for the company.

Reading between the lines, it would seem that he will be a regular on WWE TV before too long. For Noam, this represents the next chapter in his career which has sparkled with promise from day one.

In many ways, Dar’s story runs parallel to the explosion in popularity and quality of professional wrestling across the UK this past decade. A large part of both stories, naturally, is Glasgow based wrestling promotion Insane Championship Wrestling,

or ICW. Formed in 2006 by then-lifeguard Mark Dallas, ICW began running shows out of a community centre in Maryhill, and it wasn’t long before it began to attract some attention. As a result, Drew Galloway, the promotion’s champion for much of its infancy, was soon snapped up by WWE. Despite this, though, the explosion in popularity we’re seeing the results of now definitely wasn’t instant, and Dallas’ new brainchild would unfortunately spend most of the period between 2007-2009 on hiatus.

However, in February 2010, they would again begin running shows on a bi-weekly basis, and would soon crown their first Zero-G; effectively cruiserweight; Champion. The man for the job was none other than 17 year old Noam Dar. From here, ICW and Noam Dar would together experience an explosion of exposure as wrestling in Britain blew up. Over the next five years ICW went from Maryhill Community Centre, to the Garage in Glasgow, to the 02 ABC, to the Barrowlands, to the SECC, all the while bettering themselves and selling out in front of larger and larger audiences.

Meanwhile, while regularly appearing in ICW, Dar’s stock would hit the roof and beyond, holding championships in all of the major UK promotions; PCW, Progress Wrestling, PBW; and cut his teeth in Japan appearing several times for Dragon Gate.

Dar, however, isn’t the only product of

the Scottish wrestling scene to capture the attention of the WWE of late. Nicola Glencross, better known to most as Nikki Storm, was signed by WWE earlier this year, and made her TV debut on the company’s developmental brand NXT last month.

Considering only two people from Scotland in history have competed on WWE TV, to have two Scots appearing within weeks of each other is quite phenomenal. And with Irish competitor Finn Balor, another former prospect of the UK scene and fan favourite at ICW under his former ring name Prince Devitt, capturing the WWE Universal Championship at Summerslam, it’s never been more clear that the world of professional wrestling has its eyes on Scotland.

So, as ICW gets set for Fear and Loathing 9 at the SSE Hydro in November, it seems we are more likely to be seeing Noam Dar compete for the WWE at the same venue later in the month than on that show; a heartbreaking realisation for many regular show-goers in Scotland. But, while it may be disappointing that opportunities to see the likes of Noam and Nikki will be limited to WWE’s bi-annual trips across the pond, there really is no better time to be a wrestling fan in Scotland than right now, as the likes of ICW go from strength to strength and sell out venues all across the country. And there is definitely no better time to be Noam Dar.

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