MacArts is a fantastic multi-purpose arts and community venue in the centre of Galashiels
With a varied programme of live music, theatre, film and community events throughout the year and located in the centre of Galashiels, just a 4 minute walk from the transport interchange, this converted church is run by a small but enthusiastic team of individuals who are dedicated to bringing top quality acts to the Scottish Borders and beyond!
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
THEATRE / CABARET: The Dark Carnival: Unplugged by Vanishing Point
Who’d have thought, that when we died, we didn’t die completely?
Our consciousness goes on a bit. It lingers on, discreetly.
The Dark Carnival: Unplugged is an informal, rousing music and theatre show. With songs, spoken word and a free (though not compulsory!) glass of whisky for everyone, it tells the story of newcomers to the afterlife who are surprised to discover that death is not actually the end. Incredulous at their continuity, they form their own necropolitan community where every night is party night.
But a mysterious event throws the lives of the dead into uncertainty. When news reaches the cemetery, an underground revolution begins, led by the stoical Mrs Mark and her band of necropolitans.
Inspired by Weimar cabaret, danse macabre and classic songwriters of musical theatre such as Kurt Weill and Lionel Bart, the songs find themselves in a musical space somewhere in between Leonard Cohen and The Muppets. Come in, have a drink and join us for an intimate, celebratory and heart-warming night of storytelling and song.
Sponsored by The Famous Grouse
Sunday 19th May
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12* / £10* concessions
(*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Our consciousness goes on a bit. It lingers on, discreetly.
The Dark Carnival: Unplugged is an informal, rousing music and theatre show. With songs, spoken word and a free (though not compulsory!) glass of whisky for everyone, it tells the story of newcomers to the afterlife who are surprised to discover that death is not actually the end. Incredulous at their continuity, they form their own necropolitan community where every night is party night.
But a mysterious event throws the lives of the dead into uncertainty. When news reaches the cemetery, an underground revolution begins, led by the stoical Mrs Mark and her band of necropolitans.
Inspired by Weimar cabaret, danse macabre and classic songwriters of musical theatre such as Kurt Weill and Lionel Bart, the songs find themselves in a musical space somewhere in between Leonard Cohen and The Muppets. Come in, have a drink and join us for an intimate, celebratory and heart-warming night of storytelling and song.
Sponsored by The Famous Grouse
Sunday 19th May
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12* / £10* concessions
(*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
NETWORKING EVENT: Pechakucha Night
In association with Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2019.
There will be inspiring presentations from artists, designers and people working in Mental Health & well-being, reflecting on the theme 'Connected' or 'connection' in relation to well being and mental health.
So far we are delighted to have:
Graeme Nisbet, Artist & Coordinator of Think Thrive!
Mandy Rose, The Empowered Women Project
Lara Greene, Artist & CABN Advocate
Kirstyn Jane Boyle, Artist & Coordinator of Uneventful
Steph Mackenzie, NHS Health Improvement Specialist - Mental Health
Chris Kent, Artist
Tom Murray, Writer
More presenters coming soon...
All welcome!
For updated information on the VOL 8 presenters, and to view previous PechaKucha Night Galashiels presentations visit our ‘city’ page.
To RSVP for this event, contact cabn@liveborders1.org.uk
Thursday 23rd May
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Tickets: Free
Licensed bar before, during and after event
There will be inspiring presentations from artists, designers and people working in Mental Health & well-being, reflecting on the theme 'Connected' or 'connection' in relation to well being and mental health.
So far we are delighted to have:
Graeme Nisbet, Artist & Coordinator of Think Thrive!
Mandy Rose, The Empowered Women Project
Lara Greene, Artist & CABN Advocate
Kirstyn Jane Boyle, Artist & Coordinator of Uneventful
Steph Mackenzie, NHS Health Improvement Specialist - Mental Health
Chris Kent, Artist
Tom Murray, Writer
More presenters coming soon...
All welcome!
For updated information on the VOL 8 presenters, and to view previous PechaKucha Night Galashiels presentations visit our ‘city’ page.
To RSVP for this event, contact cabn@liveborders1.org.uk
Thursday 23rd May
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Tickets: Free
Licensed bar before, during and after event
COMMUNITY EVENT: A Night at the Races (Fundraiser for Galashiels Christmas Lights)
A Night at the Races…
...and no need to buy a new hat, unless you really want to!
Join us on Friday 24th May, where we’ll be playing host to ‘A Night at the Races’, an evening full of fun betting and fantastic prizes; supporting Make Galashiels Sparkle’s mission to bring a shinier and more exciting Christmas to the town.
With doors opening at 7.00pm (first race 7.30pm) - you’ll have plenty of time to decide on which horses to back.
Make use of the fully-stocked bar, secure your raffle tickets and enjoy your evening of equine excitement as your horses charge round the course across eight races.
Friday 24th May
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £5 from Belle Amie Hair and Beauty / Shaw Trust (Channel Street)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Licensed Bar throughout
Over 18s Only
COMEDY: Jim Smith Back to the Teuchter
Back to The Teuchter is the 3rd solo show from "comedy farmer" Jim Smith. It's Countryfile meets The Only Way Is Essex as Jim hits the stage using characters, regional accents and impressions to help explain to city slickers what the outside world looks like through the eyes of those that 'bide up the glen'. Hot topics will include internet dating for farmers, village nightlife and how to pimp your Land Rover. Suitable for both country bumpkins and dead trendy city folk.
With two sell-out Fringe runs under his belt, Jim is in demand as a performer all over Scotland when he’s not on the farm. TV and radio credits include BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking The News, Scot Squad and The Farm Diaries.
‘He is nothing short of superb’ Scotsman
‘Scotland’s funniest farmer comedian’ Guardian
‘Amusing, charming man’ Three Weeks
Saturday 25th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12* / £10* concessions
(*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
With two sell-out Fringe runs under his belt, Jim is in demand as a performer all over Scotland when he’s not on the farm. TV and radio credits include BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking The News, Scot Squad and The Farm Diaries.
‘He is nothing short of superb’ Scotsman
‘Scotland’s funniest farmer comedian’ Guardian
‘Amusing, charming man’ Three Weeks
Saturday 25th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12* / £10* concessions
(*booking fee applies)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSICAL THEATRE: And They Played Shang-A-Lang by Edinburgh Little Theatre
After a sellout show at Mac Arts in 2018, Edinburgh Little
Theatre are back with 2 extra performances of this fabulous musical for all who missed it last year, or for those who want to come and see it again!
‘And They Played Shang-A-Lang’ tells the story of what life was like growing up in Edinburgh in the 70s. James Douglas has been killed in a car crash and his niece has decided to put on the last play that he was working on, in memory of her uncle. Through laughter, tears and 70s hit music, we follow Jim’s life as they negotiate the stormy waters of adolescence, His first encounters with love, death and dealings with the opposite sex, the strong cast bring the story to life with verve and energy that will make you want more!
Thursday 30th May & Sunday 2nd June
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Book Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Or purchase in person from Mac Arts: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Theatre are back with 2 extra performances of this fabulous musical for all who missed it last year, or for those who want to come and see it again!
‘And They Played Shang-A-Lang’ tells the story of what life was like growing up in Edinburgh in the 70s. James Douglas has been killed in a car crash and his niece has decided to put on the last play that he was working on, in memory of her uncle. Through laughter, tears and 70s hit music, we follow Jim’s life as they negotiate the stormy waters of adolescence, His first encounters with love, death and dealings with the opposite sex, the strong cast bring the story to life with verve and energy that will make you want more!
Thursday 30th May & Sunday 2nd June
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Book Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Or purchase in person from Mac Arts: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
MUSIC: Mt. Doubt support Foreignfox (Scottish Fiction Record label take over Mac Arts)
Hailing from Edinburgh, Mt. Doubt is the musical alias of frontman Leo Bargery, which over time has evolved musical arms and legs into a multi instrumental alt-rock / dark-pop band, with evocative lyrics delivered through warm brogue vocals.
Sophomore album In Awe of Nothing was released via indie label Scottish Fiction to critical acclaim, receiving praise from the likes of The Herald, The National, The List and The Skinny. Radio airplay followed on BBC 6Music, BBC Radio Scotland, KEXP, XFM, and Amazing Radio, as well as playing two live sessions for BBC Radio Scotland.
Tipped as one of BBC Radio Scotland's Vic Galloway's 'Top 25 Scottish Artists to Watch' and described as "a massively distinctive new voice in Scottish music" by BBC Radio Scotland's Roddy Hart; the past two years have been ones of further development with the release of three further EP's; The Loneliness of the TV Watchers, Moon Landings and This Must Mean Something Awful.
Live the band have been praised for their energetic and atmospheric performances at T in the Park, Belladrum, Brew at the Bog, ButeFest, XpoNorth, ShuffleDown, Mugstock, The Big Sit In and Songs From Northern Britain. Recent supports slots include bands such as We Were Promised Jetpacks, Errors, Admiral Fallow, Andy Jenkins, Peaness and White Lies.
“Rich emotive song writing.” Vic Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland
“There's no denying Bargery's ability to create atmospheric indie-pop with delicate and sinewy melodies.” The Herald
“Immediate comparisons will be drawn with The National.” The National
"Fuses a charming Edwyn Collins baritone with flavours of The National’s anthemic mid-life trepidation and Springsteen’s way with an everyperson guitar riff and chorus" The List
“Leo Bargery has a voice like caramel, with just a hint of something grittier alongside. He croons his way through the record with a seductive nonchalance” The Skinny
Press page: http://archive.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/mt.-doubt
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/mtdoubt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MtDoubt/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtDoubt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOF4MNC7l_cJkYvogU-72Q
Friday 31st May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 / Students £5 (Discount for advance online bookings)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Sophomore album In Awe of Nothing was released via indie label Scottish Fiction to critical acclaim, receiving praise from the likes of The Herald, The National, The List and The Skinny. Radio airplay followed on BBC 6Music, BBC Radio Scotland, KEXP, XFM, and Amazing Radio, as well as playing two live sessions for BBC Radio Scotland.
Tipped as one of BBC Radio Scotland's Vic Galloway's 'Top 25 Scottish Artists to Watch' and described as "a massively distinctive new voice in Scottish music" by BBC Radio Scotland's Roddy Hart; the past two years have been ones of further development with the release of three further EP's; The Loneliness of the TV Watchers, Moon Landings and This Must Mean Something Awful.
Live the band have been praised for their energetic and atmospheric performances at T in the Park, Belladrum, Brew at the Bog, ButeFest, XpoNorth, ShuffleDown, Mugstock, The Big Sit In and Songs From Northern Britain. Recent supports slots include bands such as We Were Promised Jetpacks, Errors, Admiral Fallow, Andy Jenkins, Peaness and White Lies.
“Rich emotive song writing.” Vic Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland
“There's no denying Bargery's ability to create atmospheric indie-pop with delicate and sinewy melodies.” The Herald
“Immediate comparisons will be drawn with The National.” The National
"Fuses a charming Edwyn Collins baritone with flavours of The National’s anthemic mid-life trepidation and Springsteen’s way with an everyperson guitar riff and chorus" The List
“Leo Bargery has a voice like caramel, with just a hint of something grittier alongside. He croons his way through the record with a seductive nonchalance” The Skinny
Press page: http://archive.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/mt.-doubt
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/mtdoubt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MtDoubt/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtDoubt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOF4MNC7l_cJkYvogU-72Q
Friday 31st May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 / Students £5 (Discount for advance online bookings)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Le Cafe Parisien
Le Café Parisien is a musical and cultural journey throughout the streets, cafes and terraces of Europe…
Expect to hear Hot Club Swing, Classical Themes, adventures into Romany and Celtic music and vintage songs- all delivered with a fresh new twist.
A veritable melting pot of astounding musicianship and novel arrangements, all flavoured with a sense of warmth and fun to make for a cracking night’s entertainment!
Saturday 1st June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Expect to hear Hot Club Swing, Classical Themes, adventures into Romany and Celtic music and vintage songs- all delivered with a fresh new twist.
A veritable melting pot of astounding musicianship and novel arrangements, all flavoured with a sense of warmth and fun to make for a cracking night’s entertainment!
Saturday 1st June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: VISTAS +support tbc
Vistas are an indie band hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland.
The line-up consists of Prentice Robertson, Dylan Rush & Jamie Law. Vistas are a band with catchy choruses, hooky guitar lines and rhythmic thunderous baselines.
“Retrospect is a soaraway anthem, a piece of indie-infused electro-pop that erupts from the traps and only continues to accelerate’’ - CLASH magazine
“When this band are massive at the end of the year you can say you heard them here first” - Huw Stephens, BBC radio 1
“Upbeat, jaunty indie-rock blasts of fun that simply oozes positivity” - God is in the TV
Thursday 13th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Standing Over 14's - under 16's to be accompanied by an adult
The line-up consists of Prentice Robertson, Dylan Rush & Jamie Law. Vistas are a band with catchy choruses, hooky guitar lines and rhythmic thunderous baselines.
“Retrospect is a soaraway anthem, a piece of indie-infused electro-pop that erupts from the traps and only continues to accelerate’’ - CLASH magazine
“When this band are massive at the end of the year you can say you heard them here first” - Huw Stephens, BBC radio 1
“Upbeat, jaunty indie-rock blasts of fun that simply oozes positivity” - God is in the TV
Thursday 13th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Standing Over 14's - under 16's to be accompanied by an adult
MUSIC: MUSIC: Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart
Mac Arts welcomes the one and only JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART
Over the past three decades or so, Jah Wobble has ploughed his own furrow as a prolific solo artist, as well as becoming a well-respected session musician, with a genuine passion for Eastern and Global music. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Baaba Maal, Bjork, Primal Scream, Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Julianne Regan, Dolores O’Riordan, Holgat Czukay, The Edge and Chaka Demus & Pliers.
The man born John Wardle began his musical journey when he met John Lydon and Sid Vicious in 1973. It was Vicious who not only nicknamed John ‘Jah Wobble’ after a drunken binge but also loaned him his first bass guitar. Lydon asked JW to join Public Image Limited (aka PiL) in spring 1978. Wardle’s distinctive ‘low end’ bass became the backbone of PiL’s pioneering sound. After its follow-up, the exploratory yet sinister soundscapes of ‘Metal Box’, Wardle became disillusioned by politics within the band and their reluctance to play live. He eventually split from PiL in mid-1980 and embarked on a prolific solo career.
Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart released their debut album in 1990 and received a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 1991 for the ‘Rising above bedlam’ album. After the acclaimed ‘Take me to God’ album in 1994, Jah Wobble launched his own 30 Hertz record label which has subsequently released around 40 albums.
Friday 28th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £16 Plus Booking Fee - Standing
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Over the past three decades or so, Jah Wobble has ploughed his own furrow as a prolific solo artist, as well as becoming a well-respected session musician, with a genuine passion for Eastern and Global music. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Baaba Maal, Bjork, Primal Scream, Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Julianne Regan, Dolores O’Riordan, Holgat Czukay, The Edge and Chaka Demus & Pliers.
The man born John Wardle began his musical journey when he met John Lydon and Sid Vicious in 1973. It was Vicious who not only nicknamed John ‘Jah Wobble’ after a drunken binge but also loaned him his first bass guitar. Lydon asked JW to join Public Image Limited (aka PiL) in spring 1978. Wardle’s distinctive ‘low end’ bass became the backbone of PiL’s pioneering sound. After its follow-up, the exploratory yet sinister soundscapes of ‘Metal Box’, Wardle became disillusioned by politics within the band and their reluctance to play live. He eventually split from PiL in mid-1980 and embarked on a prolific solo career.
Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart released their debut album in 1990 and received a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 1991 for the ‘Rising above bedlam’ album. After the acclaimed ‘Take me to God’ album in 1994, Jah Wobble launched his own 30 Hertz record label which has subsequently released around 40 albums.
Friday 28th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £16 Plus Booking Fee - Standing
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: An Evening With Alan McGee (Creation Records) + special guests The K's
Creation Records founder and all-round music industry legend comes to The Scottish Borders’ premier live music and entertainment venue!
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He is best known for co-founding and running the independent Creation Records label and is the man who discovered and signed Oasis. Join Alan as he discusses his career, the music industry and his relationship with bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alan a question.
With a special performance by Creation Records’ newly signed The K’s
Indie disco after event.
EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Sunday 30th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He is best known for co-founding and running the independent Creation Records label and is the man who discovered and signed Oasis. Join Alan as he discusses his career, the music industry and his relationship with bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream. You will also have the opportunity to ask Alan a question.
With a special performance by Creation Records’ newly signed The K’s
Indie disco after event.
EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Sunday 30th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY: Jack Dee - Work in Progress SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!
Beyond Presents and Off The Kerb Promotions
Join Jack Dee as he takes to the road trying out new material for his forthcoming UK tour.
Jack says “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in”
Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh as well as chair of the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Other credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two and being the star of C4’s, The Jack Dee Show, Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve appeared in every single TV show with my name in the title”.
Friday 5th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £17*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Join Jack Dee as he takes to the road trying out new material for his forthcoming UK tour.
Jack says “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in”
Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh as well as chair of the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Other credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk on BBC Two and being the star of C4’s, The Jack Dee Show, Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “In fact,” explains Jack, “I’ve appeared in every single TV show with my name in the title”.
Friday 5th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £17*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC: Wojtek the Bear
Wojtek the Bear were formed in Glasgow in early 2016 and since the release of their debut single "Dead from the Waist Up” have been described as “ "both delicately pretty and staggeringly imposing" – Louder than War, “wistful melancholy and shimmering pop melodies” – Tenement TV, and “a wonderful record that soars through emotions”– Scottish Sun
They have found fans in BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne & Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth, Roddy Hart & Vic Galloway, Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly & Charlie Ashcroft among others, and have appeared at the Celtic Connections, Xpo North, Tenement Trail & Belladrum festivals to date.
Their debut album "A Talent For Being Unreasonable" was released on Scottish Fiction Records in May 2018 and the band embarked on a full UK tour in support of the release.
“A Talent For Being Unreasonable” is out now on limited edition blue vinyl and digitally via Scottish Fiction Records.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wojtekthebearband/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wojtekbearband
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/wojtekthebearband
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggxH3f5-ZIgaLrWwXTd8TQ
Friday 19th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £7*/ £5* students
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
They have found fans in BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne & Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth, Roddy Hart & Vic Galloway, Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly & Charlie Ashcroft among others, and have appeared at the Celtic Connections, Xpo North, Tenement Trail & Belladrum festivals to date.
Their debut album "A Talent For Being Unreasonable" was released on Scottish Fiction Records in May 2018 and the band embarked on a full UK tour in support of the release.
“A Talent For Being Unreasonable” is out now on limited edition blue vinyl and digitally via Scottish Fiction Records.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wojtekthebearband/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wojtekbearband
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/wojtekthebearband
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggxH3f5-ZIgaLrWwXTd8TQ
Friday 19th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £7*/ £5* students
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Jinski
*Tyneside's highly acclaimed indie folk duo JINSKI make their debut at Mac Arts, following performances at Shrewsbury Folk Festival, and slots supporting The Proclaimers, Lindisfarne, Kathryn Tickell, Mark Radcliffe, and The Poozies, and playing live on BBC1’s The One Show. Consisting of singer songwriter Stephen Wegrzynski and musician Dave Kennedy, Jinski are a partnership forged from acoustic roots and a love of a strong melody and their music crosses the borders of Folk, Country and Pop.
"Folk for modern ears” Maverick magazine
Their dynamic and heartfelt performances have been winning fans all over the UK, with great songs that touch hearts and mind—prepare to be moved.
Licensed bar throughout.
Friday 16th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
"Folk for modern ears” Maverick magazine
Their dynamic and heartfelt performances have been winning fans all over the UK, with great songs that touch hearts and mind—prepare to be moved.
Licensed bar throughout.
Friday 16th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Acoustic Gallagher
Celebrating the songwriting talents of Noel Gallagher - Acoustic Gallagher will be performing at Mac Arts as part of their Scottish tour.
The band will play classics and B-sides from Oasis and High Flying Birds, including Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, The Masterplan, If I had a Gun, What a Life and , of course, Don’t Look Back in Anger – all played in a laid back and ambient style.
Band line up
Craig Murray (Vocals)
Mark Sheridan (Guitar)
Stevie Turnbull (Acoustic)
Stuart Wilson (Percussion)
Terry Colwell (Harmonica)
Saturday 24th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* in advance / £12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The band will play classics and B-sides from Oasis and High Flying Birds, including Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, The Masterplan, If I had a Gun, What a Life and , of course, Don’t Look Back in Anger – all played in a laid back and ambient style.
Band line up
Craig Murray (Vocals)
Mark Sheridan (Guitar)
Stevie Turnbull (Acoustic)
Stuart Wilson (Percussion)
Terry Colwell (Harmonica)
Saturday 24th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* in advance / £12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa + support from 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 but Pygmy Twylyte present you with an unmissable evening of Zappa ‘classics’, if indeed such things exist.
Zappa’s 70’s and 80’s work is the main showcase, though there is the occasional foray into 60’s material. Expect some well-known tunes such as “Cosmik Debris” and “Montana”, interspersed with instrumentals like “Black Napkins” and “Chungas Revenge”. The seven-strong band will surely perform something to suit everyone’s taste (and maybe even some poodles, dental floss, snowballs, devils, and a low-rent monster from the silver-screen on the side...) ARF!
The band return after last years’ phenomenal performance at Mac Arts with support from local favorites South of Sanity. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Friday 30th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Zappa’s 70’s and 80’s work is the main showcase, though there is the occasional foray into 60’s material. Expect some well-known tunes such as “Cosmik Debris” and “Montana”, interspersed with instrumentals like “Black Napkins” and “Chungas Revenge”. The seven-strong band will surely perform something to suit everyone’s taste (and maybe even some poodles, dental floss, snowballs, devils, and a low-rent monster from the silver-screen on the side...) ARF!
The band return after last years’ phenomenal performance at Mac Arts with support from local favorites South of Sanity. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Friday 30th August
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
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MUSIC: Claude Bourbon- Spanish and Medieval Blues
Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take Blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Claude's playing, all melting into each other, as he moves from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, and then across to the Mississippi Delta, and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Claude weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavours of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more. Holding audience attention under a musical spell.
Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….
Saturday 7th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
It is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Claude's playing, all melting into each other, as he moves from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic’s to the Balkans, and then across to the Mississippi Delta, and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.
Claude weaves his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavours of Europe and beyond. His Spanish medieval blues evolved into Gypsy, Eastern European, with a splash of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and more. Holding audience attention under a musical spell.
Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists’ influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale; JS Bach….
Saturday 7th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10* Advance / £12 Door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
LIVE OPERA: The Merry Widow by Opera Bohemia
Opera Bohemia, Scotland’s much-loved professional touring company, makes its first visit to Mac Arts bringing one of the world’s best loved operettas, The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár. Set in the romantic city of Paris, various suitors squabble and fight to win the hand of the recently widowed, but very wealthy, Hannah Glawari.
The production will showcase some of Scotland’s finest young professional talent, including Catriona Clark, Douglas Nairne, Marie Claire Breen and Andrew McTaggart. John Wilkie directs a magical new production designed by Alisa Kalyanova and the performance is accompanied by pianist Andrew Brown and violinist Dániel Mészöly. The Merry Widow is full of iconic and stunning Viennese melodies, including show stopping numbers like ‘Viljah', 'The Merry Widow Waltz' and ‘Chez Maxim's'.
“This company is a wealth of extraordinary fresh talent” (The List)
“One of the most exciting new opera companies in the country” (The Herald)
“A breath of fresh air on the operatic circuit” (The Courier)
Wednesday 11th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £16* Full Price /£14* Concessions/£6* under 18s
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The production will showcase some of Scotland’s finest young professional talent, including Catriona Clark, Douglas Nairne, Marie Claire Breen and Andrew McTaggart. John Wilkie directs a magical new production designed by Alisa Kalyanova and the performance is accompanied by pianist Andrew Brown and violinist Dániel Mészöly. The Merry Widow is full of iconic and stunning Viennese melodies, including show stopping numbers like ‘Viljah', 'The Merry Widow Waltz' and ‘Chez Maxim's'.
“This company is a wealth of extraordinary fresh talent” (The List)
“One of the most exciting new opera companies in the country” (The Herald)
“A breath of fresh air on the operatic circuit” (The Courier)
Wednesday 11th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £16* Full Price /£14* Concessions/£6* under 18s
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
ROCK NIGHT: Trucker Diablo / NASA Assassin / Resonus
Trucker Diablo’s first visit to MacArts in Dec 18 was such a success we had to have them back! They’ve been billed as stadium sized pub rock and have a pedigree that’s seen them support Foo Fighters, Black Stone Cherry, Thunder and play all the major festivals. If you were here last time you’ll know what to expect, if you weren’t, this may be your last chance to see them in a venue this size!
Nasa Assassin - Incendiary Space Pronk (a mix of Prog and Punk) with a smattering of Ska over the top! Remember that time Optimus Prime defrosted and kicked ass? That's what you're in for all under the control of The Watcher.
Local band Resonus provide support
Friday 13th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10 Advance /£15 at door (Booking Fees apply)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Nasa Assassin - Incendiary Space Pronk (a mix of Prog and Punk) with a smattering of Ska over the top! Remember that time Optimus Prime defrosted and kicked ass? That's what you're in for all under the control of The Watcher.
Local band Resonus provide support
Friday 13th September
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £10 Advance /£15 at door (Booking Fees apply)
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY: Gary Faulds Live
He's gone from gigging in the back room of a pub to selling out theatres, the country’s biggest comedy club and a tour of Cyprus!
The dream is well and truly alive for Gary Faulds, helped by the 2 million who tune in to watch his Facebook live videos every month.
He's planning to make 2019 as eventful a year as the current one, only this time things will be bigger and better. He's gone from being a nobody to getting free pakora, clothes and haircuts for life. At his first theatre show a woman fainted! Don’t worry her pals dragged her out the room and came back in to enjoy the show. (TRUE STORY) Strictly over 18s!
www.garyfaulds.co.uk
Saturday 14th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12.50
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The dream is well and truly alive for Gary Faulds, helped by the 2 million who tune in to watch his Facebook live videos every month.
He's planning to make 2019 as eventful a year as the current one, only this time things will be bigger and better. He's gone from being a nobody to getting free pakora, clothes and haircuts for life. At his first theatre show a woman fainted! Don’t worry her pals dragged her out the room and came back in to enjoy the show. (TRUE STORY) Strictly over 18s!
www.garyfaulds.co.uk
Saturday 14th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12.50
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
CLUB EVENT: Silent Disco
Join us on Saturday 9th November for The BIG Silent Disco at the wonderful MacArts Galashiels!
If you haven't participated in a silent disco before it's simple- on arrival you are given your headphones and music is transmitted to them- you will be able to flick between 3 different channels of music being played by 3 different DJ's!
RED CHANNEL: POP, CHEESE 80's 90's CHART
GREEN CHANNEL: ROCK, INDIE, POP-PUNK, METAL
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & MORE
We have great LED flashing headphones which display the colour of channel you are listening to! Red, Green or Blue, you decide!
Please pre-book your tickets in advance as these will go fast- it's going to be a very fun night!
Licensed Bar
Saturday 9th November
Time: 8pm to Midnight
Tickets: £9 Advance
£10 on door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
If you haven't participated in a silent disco before it's simple- on arrival you are given your headphones and music is transmitted to them- you will be able to flick between 3 different channels of music being played by 3 different DJ's!
RED CHANNEL: POP, CHEESE 80's 90's CHART
GREEN CHANNEL: ROCK, INDIE, POP-PUNK, METAL
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & MORE
We have great LED flashing headphones which display the colour of channel you are listening to! Red, Green or Blue, you decide!
Please pre-book your tickets in advance as these will go fast- it's going to be a very fun night!
Licensed Bar
Saturday 9th November
Time: 8pm to Midnight
Tickets: £9 Advance
£10 on door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
