MacArts is a fantastic multi-purpose arts and community venue in the centre of Galashiels
If you're looking for the perfect venue for your community, arts or special event then look no further! Mac Arts is also available to hire and we have discounted rates available for charity/ fundraising/ community events.
Call in and see us @ Bridge Street,
Galashiels, TD1 1SP
or speak to Kate or Chris on:
Telephone: 01896 756852
Email: info@macarts.scot
Call in and see us @ Bridge Street,
Galashiels, TD1 1SP
or speak to Kate or Chris on:
Telephone: 01896 756852
Email: info@macarts.scot
CREATIVE NETWORKING:
MANIFEST 2019
CABN invites you to celebrate a creative year in the Scottish Borders
The CABN team are hosting the ever-popular MANIFEST event to round off the year for makers, producers and supporters of creativity and culture.
MANIFEST is a great event for networking, catching up with other creatives and meeting new people, and is also an opportunity for us to showcase the wealth and diversity of work that has happened in 2019. A rolling slideshow of images sent in by individuals and organisations in the Scottish Borders is testament to this, and we also have a few creative ‘surprises’ on stage on the night.
The event takes place in the beautiful old church space at Mac Arts in Galashiels. The bar will be open from 7.15pm, and CABN will provide some free nibbles.
Dress Code: Dress Fancy or come as you are!
In order to keep an eye on numbers we would appreciate if you could book your place via Eventbrite however you are more than welcome just to come along on the night.
Thursday 12th December
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: FREE (please register on Eventbrite )
The CABN team are hosting the ever-popular MANIFEST event to round off the year for makers, producers and supporters of creativity and culture.
MANIFEST is a great event for networking, catching up with other creatives and meeting new people, and is also an opportunity for us to showcase the wealth and diversity of work that has happened in 2019. A rolling slideshow of images sent in by individuals and organisations in the Scottish Borders is testament to this, and we also have a few creative ‘surprises’ on stage on the night.
The event takes place in the beautiful old church space at Mac Arts in Galashiels. The bar will be open from 7.15pm, and CABN will provide some free nibbles.
Dress Code: Dress Fancy or come as you are!
In order to keep an eye on numbers we would appreciate if you could book your place via Eventbrite however you are more than welcome just to come along on the night.
Thursday 12th December
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: FREE (please register on Eventbrite )
MUSIC: Elephant Sessions
// MEMPHIS GERALD
Join Mac Arts and Elephant Sessions for a festive shindig!
WINNERS 2017 BBC SCOTS TRAD AWARDS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
WINNERS 2018 BBC SCOTS TRAD LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS 2018 BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS – BEST BAND
Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Mark Bruce (guitar), Seth Tinsley (bass, synth) and Greg Barry (drums, samples).
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica resulting in a new and exciting sound. Gigging extensively around the UK, they swiftly built a fan base and went on to release their debut album The Elusive Highland Beauty in 2014 to critical acclaim. This album and its subsequent tours and festival appearances saw the band winning the Best Up and Coming Act category at the BBC Alba Trad Music awards in 2014. Already renowned for their breath-taking live shows the band began to gain success not just within the U.K but also found themselves beginning to perform at some of the most prestigious European Festivals. Since then, the band have made live appearances at some of the most notable venues and festivals across the U.K, Europe and Australia, including Glastonbury, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Colours of Ostrava and multiple headline sell-outs at Celtic Connections.
Mercury prize winning band Alt-J, along with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, found themselves converted to the band’s unique brand of indie folk.
Reviews from Rolling Stone Magazine sat alongside folk magazine coverage. Radio features accompanied documentaries and highlights shows on television stations.
The band scooped the coveted BBC MG Alba Album of the Year for ‘All We Have is Now’ and were shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award shortly after.
In 2018, the band also picked up the Live Act of the Year award at the BBC Scots Trad Music Awards, received a nomination for 'Best Group' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Saturday 14th December
Time: 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £12* advance // £15 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Mac Arts Pantomime:
Cinderella
by Edinburgh Little Theatre
After the phenomenal success of last years’ “Mother Goose” Edinburgh Little Theatre are back with their festive production of “Cinderella” (oh yes, they are!)
Old and young audiences will delight in this hilarious adaptation of the classic tale.
Featuring all the usual audience participation, as well as some surprises, there’s nothing that gets you in the mood for Christmas more than a good old-fashioned pantomime!
Mulled wine, mince pies and plenty of festive cheer will be available at all performances.
Festive fancy dress is encouraged.
EARLY BOOKING ADVISED!
Friday 20th December,
Saturday 21st December and
Sunday 22nd December
Time: 7:30pm (Friday, Saturday)
2pm (Saturday , Sunday)
Doors: 7pm (Friday, Saturday)
1:30pm (Saturday, Sunday)
Prices: £10 General Admission
£8 Concession (Children / Over 60s)
£30 Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Babes in Arms : FREE
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Old and young audiences will delight in this hilarious adaptation of the classic tale.
Featuring all the usual audience participation, as well as some surprises, there’s nothing that gets you in the mood for Christmas more than a good old-fashioned pantomime!
Mulled wine, mince pies and plenty of festive cheer will be available at all performances.
Festive fancy dress is encouraged.
EARLY BOOKING ADVISED!
Friday 20th December,
Saturday 21st December and
Sunday 22nd December
Time: 7:30pm (Friday, Saturday)
2pm (Saturday , Sunday)
Doors: 7pm (Friday, Saturday)
1:30pm (Saturday, Sunday)
Prices: £10 General Admission
£8 Concession (Children / Over 60s)
£30 Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Babes in Arms : FREE
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
FAMILY EVENT:
W3L Wrestling League
Live American Wrestling action from the World Wide Wrestling
League, back at Mac Arts for the 3rd time!
Early booking advised!
Great fun for all the family (as seen on TV) matches to be filmed for
popular YouTube show W3L Wrestling Showdown.
Saturday 28th December
Time: 3pm
Doors: 2:30pm
Tickets: www.W3LWrestling.com
Tickets only available from W3L website!
Prices: £15.50 Ringside + "backstage pass"
£13.50 General Admission
£11.50 Concession
£44.00 Family of 4
League, back at Mac Arts for the 3rd time!
Early booking advised!
Great fun for all the family (as seen on TV) matches to be filmed for
popular YouTube show W3L Wrestling Showdown.
Saturday 28th December
Time: 3pm
Doors: 2:30pm
Tickets: www.W3LWrestling.com
Tickets only available from W3L website!
Prices: £15.50 Ringside + "backstage pass"
£13.50 General Admission
£11.50 Concession
£44.00 Family of 4
MUSIC:
Salsa Celtica: 25th Anniversary Tour
Salsa Celtica are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2020 - a remarkable journey which has taken them from the village halls of Scotland to some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the globe. Their unique synthesis of Latin American Salsa with Scottish and Irish music produces an irresistible mix of passion, energy and joy, making them one of the most exciting live acts touring today.
From appearing at the Lincoln Centre in New York to sell out shows in Colombia, headlining international Celtic, world and jazz music festivals and celebrating hit salsa records in Latin America, Salsa Celtica’s career is an incredible story of success and adventure.
To mark this landmark year, Salsa Celtica will be appearing at some favourite festivals, returning to play in Colombia, and will release 2 compilation albums spanning 25 years of recording.
We are thrilled that Salsa Celtica are coming to Mac Arts as one of a few select dates to start off this celebratory year!
https://salsaceltica.com/
"Oh-so-irresistible” Billboard USA.
“Scene stealers…” The Observer
“These Scots are hot!” L.A. Times
“Passion, energy and virtuosity” Songlines
"A stunning marriage of musical styles... Virtuosos to a man..." The Scotsman
"Unique..." Rhythm Magazine, USA
Friday 31st January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
From appearing at the Lincoln Centre in New York to sell out shows in Colombia, headlining international Celtic, world and jazz music festivals and celebrating hit salsa records in Latin America, Salsa Celtica’s career is an incredible story of success and adventure.
To mark this landmark year, Salsa Celtica will be appearing at some favourite festivals, returning to play in Colombia, and will release 2 compilation albums spanning 25 years of recording.
We are thrilled that Salsa Celtica are coming to Mac Arts as one of a few select dates to start off this celebratory year!
https://salsaceltica.com/
"Oh-so-irresistible” Billboard USA.
“Scene stealers…” The Observer
“These Scots are hot!” L.A. Times
“Passion, energy and virtuosity” Songlines
"A stunning marriage of musical styles... Virtuosos to a man..." The Scotsman
"Unique..." Rhythm Magazine, USA
Friday 31st January
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
EVENT:
The Sugar Revue
Valentines Burlesque / Cabaret Show
After their phenomenally successful Halloween Show, The Sugar Revue are back, with a very special VALENTINES SHOW.
All welcome , and a great fun night out , whether you are 'coupled up' or happily single.
EARLY BOOKING ADVISED!
FANCY FABULOUS DRESS ENCOURAGED!
Licensed Bar
Friday 14th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 General Admission
£12 Concession
£10 Students (must show ID)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
The Tannahill Weavers
Traditional Celtic music at its best!
With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"The Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quartet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." -The Boston Globe, Boston MA
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Thursday 20th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12 Advance // £15 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"The Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quartet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." -The Boston Globe, Boston MA
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Thursday 20th February
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12 Advance // £15 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
SKA NIGHT:Porkpie // Big Fat Panda
If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2-Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to Ska revivalists like The Beat, The Selector, Madness and the amazing Specials. Eight-piece ska band Porkpie come to Mac Arts, Galashiels to faithfully recreate the songs of 2 Tone and rocksteady ska. This band are the real deal, from classic ‘big’ Ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and porkpie hats to match- they play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night!
Support comes from the super ska machine that is Big Fat Panda who will be serving up their eclectic mix of original Ska.
Saturday 29th February
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £10 advance* // £13 on door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Support comes from the super ska machine that is Big Fat Panda who will be serving up their eclectic mix of original Ska.
Saturday 29th February
Doors: 7:30pm
Start: 8pm
Tickets: £10 advance* // £13 on door
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
MUSIC:
MALKA
MALKA first made waves on the music scene as Tamara Schlesinger, the frontwoman of acclaimed alt-folk collective 6 Day Riot and also as a prolific songwriter. Her past work has been included in a host of high-profile syncs for TV series and Hollywood blockbusters – most notably Skins, Scream 4 and 127 Hours.
Now as MALKA - she weaves mesmeric percussive rhythms among a charge of irresistible call and response chants, she explores a carnival of global sounds.
Her highly praised albums have received steady support at 6music from the likes of Lauren Laverne, Chris Hawkins and Steve Lamacq and syncs on The Home Depot advert and various programmes on Netflix and MTV. Her music has found favour on
BBC 6music, BBC Radio 1, Amazing Radio has been playlisted on BBC Radio Scotland. She has also received critical acclaim in high profile press such as The Independent, The Line Of Best Fit and The Skinny and Drowned In Sound.
Tamara has played numerous live shows, from stages at Glastonbury and Bestival to support slots with Deacon Blue, Tim Minchin and Belle and Sebastian.
MALKA’s latest album which received funding from Creative Scotland sees her expanding her acclaimed dream-pop palette with a breadth of delectable synths,
which leads to her most mesmeric sound yet. ‘I’m Not Your Soldier’ will be released on Tantrum Records on 28th Feb 2020.
“Uproariously inventive music”
– Clash Magazine
“I love this album and I love this lady”
-Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 music
Wednesday 12th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 Advance / £5 Students
£10 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Now as MALKA - she weaves mesmeric percussive rhythms among a charge of irresistible call and response chants, she explores a carnival of global sounds.
Her highly praised albums have received steady support at 6music from the likes of Lauren Laverne, Chris Hawkins and Steve Lamacq and syncs on The Home Depot advert and various programmes on Netflix and MTV. Her music has found favour on
BBC 6music, BBC Radio 1, Amazing Radio has been playlisted on BBC Radio Scotland. She has also received critical acclaim in high profile press such as The Independent, The Line Of Best Fit and The Skinny and Drowned In Sound.
Tamara has played numerous live shows, from stages at Glastonbury and Bestival to support slots with Deacon Blue, Tim Minchin and Belle and Sebastian.
MALKA’s latest album which received funding from Creative Scotland sees her expanding her acclaimed dream-pop palette with a breadth of delectable synths,
which leads to her most mesmeric sound yet. ‘I’m Not Your Soldier’ will be released on Tantrum Records on 28th Feb 2020.
“Uproariously inventive music”
– Clash Magazine
“I love this album and I love this lady”
-Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 music
Wednesday 12th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 Advance / £5 Students
£10 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC:
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
UK Tour 2020
Benjamin Francis Leftwich has returned with new single 'Elephant', listen here.
'Elephant' is the first piece of material to surface since his acclaimed album 'Gratitute', released earlier this year, and is taken from a forthcoming EP due this autumn on Dirty Hit.
Where 'Gratitude' saw Ben embrace more electronic elements and bring darker production nuances into play, 'Elephant' takes him back to his roots, as those signature hushed vocals impact over an ethereal choir backdrop and delicate guitars.
Speaking about 'Elephant', Ben said: “For me, this song is about re-connecting with personal history and unresolved sadness through a clearer and more compassionate lens than was looked through before. I have always loved elephants for their strength, beauty and unique nature, and so using the idiom of an ‘elephant in the room’ felt right in writing about the past from a kinder and calmer perspective.
I think this song is an observation on re-engaging with past trauma for growth, rather than seeing it as something to ignore and pretend isn’t there, or never even happened.”
Friday 13th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 advance +booking fees
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
'Elephant' is the first piece of material to surface since his acclaimed album 'Gratitute', released earlier this year, and is taken from a forthcoming EP due this autumn on Dirty Hit.
Where 'Gratitude' saw Ben embrace more electronic elements and bring darker production nuances into play, 'Elephant' takes him back to his roots, as those signature hushed vocals impact over an ethereal choir backdrop and delicate guitars.
Speaking about 'Elephant', Ben said: “For me, this song is about re-connecting with personal history and unresolved sadness through a clearer and more compassionate lens than was looked through before. I have always loved elephants for their strength, beauty and unique nature, and so using the idiom of an ‘elephant in the room’ felt right in writing about the past from a kinder and calmer perspective.
I think this song is an observation on re-engaging with past trauma for growth, rather than seeing it as something to ignore and pretend isn’t there, or never even happened.”
Friday 13th March
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 advance +booking fees
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
MUSIC:
Maiden Scotland
(Iron Maiden Tribute)
Maiden Scotland are one of the best and most established tributes to rock legends Iron Maiden. Formed in 2003, Maiden Scotland have been touring all over the UK and Ireland ever since. Featuring 5 experienced musicians, the band is fronted by vocal powerhouse Martin Jakubski..
Martin has the exceptional power and range needed to accurately deliver the air raid siren vocals of Bruce Dickinson. Martin's singing credentials were proven when he was chosen by original Marillion guitar Steve Rothery to sing in his solo band. On the lead twin guitar are the brothers grim, Mark and Stuart Mitchell, both have performed on tour with original Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno and know exactly how a Maiden tribute should sound!
Maiden Scotland cover all eras of Iron Maiden. Although the focus is mainly on the classic Eighties era. You will hear all the classic hits like Run to the Hills, Wasted Years and Can I Play with Madness but also epic album tracks like Fear of the Dark and Phantom of the Opera. Maiden Scotland are not a cabaret tribute band and do not wear wigs, preferring to focus on putting on a full-blown rock gig with 110% commitment.
Saturday 14th March 2020
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 Advance // £14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s Gig
Under 16s must be accompanied
Licensed Bar Throughout
Martin has the exceptional power and range needed to accurately deliver the air raid siren vocals of Bruce Dickinson. Martin's singing credentials were proven when he was chosen by original Marillion guitar Steve Rothery to sing in his solo band. On the lead twin guitar are the brothers grim, Mark and Stuart Mitchell, both have performed on tour with original Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno and know exactly how a Maiden tribute should sound!
Maiden Scotland cover all eras of Iron Maiden. Although the focus is mainly on the classic Eighties era. You will hear all the classic hits like Run to the Hills, Wasted Years and Can I Play with Madness but also epic album tracks like Fear of the Dark and Phantom of the Opera. Maiden Scotland are not a cabaret tribute band and do not wear wigs, preferring to focus on putting on a full-blown rock gig with 110% commitment.
Saturday 14th March 2020
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 Advance // £14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s Gig
Under 16s must be accompanied
Licensed Bar Throughout
Theatre:
Twisted Tales Vol. 2
by 'Owdyado Theatre
Deep in space the crew of the Fortuna are searching for extra-terrestrial life but the ship is malfunctioning, the crew are beginning to show signs of a strange infection and time is running out...
As acclaimed sci-fi author Edward R Matherson lays on his death bed, a bloody battle of wits is taking place in his kitchen over the secret of the universe...
Jamie’s life is in turnaround. He’s lost his job, he’s desperate for love and his only companion is a malfunctioning Alexa unit. She’s supposed to make his life easier. But the question is - who is serving whom?
Time, space, kidnapping, torture, the infinity of the universe, the quest for humanity, the desperate search for meaning, the last gasp of a dying star and copious amounts of tea - these themes and more are covered in ‘Owdyado’s hilariously dark Twisted Tales Vol. 2 – three brand new comedy thrillers live on stage!
Featuring scripts by Jon Welch, Brett Harvey & Charlotte Bister & Daniel Richards, Twisted Tales Vol.2 by HFC’s Resident Company ‘Owdyado Theatre will have you laughing, crying and gasping for more!
Audiences on Twisted Tales Vol.1
“Brilliantly f**ked up!” Bristol 1532
“We were all blown away” Theatre Royal Dumfries
“One of the best shows I've ever seen”. Neuadd Dyfi Aberdyfi
Thursday 2nd April
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets:
£12 General Admission
£10 Concession
£8 Student
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
As acclaimed sci-fi author Edward R Matherson lays on his death bed, a bloody battle of wits is taking place in his kitchen over the secret of the universe...
Jamie’s life is in turnaround. He’s lost his job, he’s desperate for love and his only companion is a malfunctioning Alexa unit. She’s supposed to make his life easier. But the question is - who is serving whom?
Time, space, kidnapping, torture, the infinity of the universe, the quest for humanity, the desperate search for meaning, the last gasp of a dying star and copious amounts of tea - these themes and more are covered in ‘Owdyado’s hilariously dark Twisted Tales Vol. 2 – three brand new comedy thrillers live on stage!
Featuring scripts by Jon Welch, Brett Harvey & Charlotte Bister & Daniel Richards, Twisted Tales Vol.2 by HFC’s Resident Company ‘Owdyado Theatre will have you laughing, crying and gasping for more!
Audiences on Twisted Tales Vol.1
“Brilliantly f**ked up!” Bristol 1532
“We were all blown away” Theatre Royal Dumfries
“One of the best shows I've ever seen”. Neuadd Dyfi Aberdyfi
Thursday 2nd April
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets:
£12 General Admission
£10 Concession
£8 Student
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Grace Petrie
+ support tba
A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, Grace has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.
She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and in 2019 supported Frank Turner on his UK arena tour. She has made her mark in the comedy scene regularly supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long on tour and she has also collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger. She regularly tours sold out shows across the UK and has appeared at an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, 2000Trees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt, Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 packed out The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Through all of this she has quietly become one of the most respected songwriters working in the UK today. She has been a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4’s the Now Show, has appeared on Channel 4’s Random Acts and has been featured in The Guardian, Diva Magazine and The Independent On Sunday and in 2019 is nominated as Musician Of The Year in the Diva Awards.
In May 2018 a Kickstarter campaign for her first full studio album, after five previous available-at-gig-only albums. She raised £10,000 in just 24 hours and went on to achieve £18.000 in the two week campaign. The album, ‘Queer As Folk’, was released in September 2018 and has gone on to be named a top 10 Folk Album of 2018 by Mojo magazine.
Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: On Sale 20/12/19
Box Office : 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and in 2019 supported Frank Turner on his UK arena tour. She has made her mark in the comedy scene regularly supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long on tour and she has also collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger. She regularly tours sold out shows across the UK and has appeared at an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, 2000Trees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt, Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 packed out The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Through all of this she has quietly become one of the most respected songwriters working in the UK today. She has been a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4’s the Now Show, has appeared on Channel 4’s Random Acts and has been featured in The Guardian, Diva Magazine and The Independent On Sunday and in 2019 is nominated as Musician Of The Year in the Diva Awards.
In May 2018 a Kickstarter campaign for her first full studio album, after five previous available-at-gig-only albums. She raised £10,000 in just 24 hours and went on to achieve £18.000 in the two week campaign. The album, ‘Queer As Folk’, was released in September 2018 and has gone on to be named a top 10 Folk Album of 2018 by Mojo magazine.
Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: On Sale 20/12/19
Box Office : 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Sea Bass Kid
+ guests tbc
Sea Bass Kid are a multi-cultural eight-piece band from Edinburgh/Borders who play an infectious mix of dancing styles, Skariachi and Spaghetti Eastern!
Their energetic live shows are not to be missed ! They last appeared at Mac Arts in March when they had the crowd JUMPIN’!
Come join them for the Borders’ instalment of their brand spanking new 3rd album - City Strain
Skaturday 25th April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : Advance £10
(price on door will be £14)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.facebook.com/seabasskid/
Their energetic live shows are not to be missed ! They last appeared at Mac Arts in March when they had the crowd JUMPIN’!
Come join them for the Borders’ instalment of their brand spanking new 3rd album - City Strain
Skaturday 25th April
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : Advance £10
(price on door will be £14)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.facebook.com/seabasskid/
THEATRE:
Like Animals by Superfan
A dolphin trying to speak English. A parrot saying ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you’. A woman spending a lifetime proving it’s not a trick.
Like Animals is a funny and poignant investigation into love and communication in human (and not so human) relationships, directed by Herald Angel Award winner Ellie Dubois (No Show). Inspired by true stories of scientists working to communicate with animals, it blends surreal comedy with moments of tenderness and vulnerability to explore the impossibility of ever truly knowing someone else.
The show weaves together two stories of human-animal communication around a central narrative of performers Kim and Pete’s own real-life relationship, glimpsing some of their miscommunications, missed signals and crossed wires. Their story allows the audience to see themselves in the joyful and painful moments we all experience and offers counterpoint and comparison to the human-animal stories.
First, we see Alex the parrot who worked for thirty years with Irene the scientist. Each night they would say to each other ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you.’ As their relationship moved between parent and child, teacher and student and husband and wife, Alex became manipulative, using the language he learned to challenge Irene.
We also meet Peter the dolphin and Margaret - the woman who lived with him in a flooded house and tried to teach him English. Working together in a bizarre NASA-funded experiment, their relationship garnered much attention in the press on the assumed sexual element of their association with headlines such as ‘The Woman who lived in sin with a dolphin’ (The Telegraph, June 2014).
Each of these true-life narratives explores a complex relationship with its own uniquely funny, strange and touching world. MJ McCarthy’s delicate score and Rachel O’Neill’s surreal, contemporary design draws audiences into the joy and heartbreak that happens when we try, and often fail, to understand another being.
Thursday 30th April
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £14 General Admission
£12 Concession (Over 60)
£10 Student
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Like Animals is a funny and poignant investigation into love and communication in human (and not so human) relationships, directed by Herald Angel Award winner Ellie Dubois (No Show). Inspired by true stories of scientists working to communicate with animals, it blends surreal comedy with moments of tenderness and vulnerability to explore the impossibility of ever truly knowing someone else.
The show weaves together two stories of human-animal communication around a central narrative of performers Kim and Pete’s own real-life relationship, glimpsing some of their miscommunications, missed signals and crossed wires. Their story allows the audience to see themselves in the joyful and painful moments we all experience and offers counterpoint and comparison to the human-animal stories.
First, we see Alex the parrot who worked for thirty years with Irene the scientist. Each night they would say to each other ‘Be good, see you tomorrow, I love you.’ As their relationship moved between parent and child, teacher and student and husband and wife, Alex became manipulative, using the language he learned to challenge Irene.
We also meet Peter the dolphin and Margaret - the woman who lived with him in a flooded house and tried to teach him English. Working together in a bizarre NASA-funded experiment, their relationship garnered much attention in the press on the assumed sexual element of their association with headlines such as ‘The Woman who lived in sin with a dolphin’ (The Telegraph, June 2014).
Each of these true-life narratives explores a complex relationship with its own uniquely funny, strange and touching world. MJ McCarthy’s delicate score and Rachel O’Neill’s surreal, contemporary design draws audiences into the joy and heartbreak that happens when we try, and often fail, to understand another being.
Thursday 30th April
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £14 General Admission
£12 Concession (Over 60)
£10 Student
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
The Complete Stone Roses
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - The Stone Roses.
The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am the Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as they were in the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.
Complete Stone Roses play to acclaim from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Stone Roses bass player Mani says "they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”
Saturday 2nd May
Doors: 7:30pm
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12.50 General Admission*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oWi_rR2NU
The Stone Roses played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene. Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am the Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as they were in the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda, the cultural icons from which the original band were born.
Complete Stone Roses play to acclaim from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members. Stone Roses bass player Mani says "they do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”
Saturday 2nd May
Doors: 7:30pm
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £12.50 General Admission*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over 14s gig
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oWi_rR2NU
COMEDY:
Gary Meikle: Surreal
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show Surreal! It’s a word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months. He started the year performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe!
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be! As always, Gary will draw material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends!
Having performed to tens of thousands of people over the past year, Gary has found a new confidence and level of openness on stage, meaning he doesn’t hold back on giving his opinions, no matter how warped! The new show will cover topics such as evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, small man syndrome and much more. Gary is a fast paced, punchy storyteller that finds the funny in anything!
Sunday 7th June
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be! As always, Gary will draw material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends!
Having performed to tens of thousands of people over the past year, Gary has found a new confidence and level of openness on stage, meaning he doesn’t hold back on giving his opinions, no matter how warped! The new show will cover topics such as evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, small man syndrome and much more. Gary is a fast paced, punchy storyteller that finds the funny in anything!
Sunday 7th June
Time: 7pm
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY:
Gary Faulds 2020
Gary Faulds is taking his brand new show on the road in 2020 for his biggest tour to date!
His 2019 tour performed to sold out crowds all over the country including a massive hometown show at the iconic Armadillo in Glasgow.
Gary’s new show will feature a host of relatable, hilarious stories which cover everything from life as an almost celebrity, to juggling his day job as a taxi driver with his rapidly growing comedy career!
Best known for his viral Facebook videos, Gary’s material really comes to life on stage in front of an audience. Now embarking on his third live tour, Gary’s fantastic live shows continue to attract crowds in their thousands year after year.
Come along and see why Gary is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of Scottish comedy!
Friday 18th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
His 2019 tour performed to sold out crowds all over the country including a massive hometown show at the iconic Armadillo in Glasgow.
Gary’s new show will feature a host of relatable, hilarious stories which cover everything from life as an almost celebrity, to juggling his day job as a taxi driver with his rapidly growing comedy career!
Best known for his viral Facebook videos, Gary’s material really comes to life on stage in front of an audience. Now embarking on his third live tour, Gary’s fantastic live shows continue to attract crowds in their thousands year after year.
Come along and see why Gary is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of Scottish comedy!
Friday 18th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20* (*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
Pygmy Twylyte
+ South of Sanity
So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in just one concert. Over the course of his life, and since his death in 1993, over one hundred official Zappa albums have been released, alongside countless bootlegs. These range from 60’s psychedelia with the Mothers of Invention, Jazz and Rock material tinged with Zappa’s own inimitable spin, through to orchestral compositions.
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland’s Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. Since their inception in 2018, the band have selected a core body of classic material, complemented with a rotating offering of more obscure cuts, and blasted this to delighted audiences across
the UK.
With guitars, keyboards, saxes and a xaphoon at their disposal, the band has a (stink)foot planted in the camp of several of Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. Head to MacArts on September 26th to nod along to rock numbers, lose count during jazzy interludes (after all, it’s not dead – it just smells funny) and evade the infamous Frunobulax. Officially licensed by the Zappa Family Trust, Pygmy Twylyte present a must-see event for local music fans.
Support from South of Sanity
Over 14s only // Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday 26th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £10 Advance //£14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland’s Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. Since their inception in 2018, the band have selected a core body of classic material, complemented with a rotating offering of more obscure cuts, and blasted this to delighted audiences across
the UK.
With guitars, keyboards, saxes and a xaphoon at their disposal, the band has a (stink)foot planted in the camp of several of Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. Head to MacArts on September 26th to nod along to rock numbers, lose count during jazzy interludes (after all, it’s not dead – it just smells funny) and evade the infamous Frunobulax. Officially licensed by the Zappa Family Trust, Pygmy Twylyte present a must-see event for local music fans.
Support from South of Sanity
Over 14s only // Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Saturday 26th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £10 Advance //£14 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
