Dear Friends
Due to the current worldwide situation, and in line with advice, we like all venues going in to a period of lockdown. The Mac Arts team are working closely with artistes/ promoters to reschedule events for later in the year wherever possible.
As you can imagine, this is a mammoth task, and we thank you for your patience and understanding in these unprecedented times. With the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and customers being paramount, please bear with us whilst we update our Website / Facebook / Twitter/ Instagram with updates as soon as we can.
If you have already purchased tickets for an event then the original tickets will still be valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the new date, a full refund will be given.
Alternatively you can donate to our Crowdfunder page here, where you can pledge an amount, or purchase a ticket for our END OF LOCKDOWN PARTY (date tbc obviously)
In the meantime:
Be safe, be kind and keep smiling
and
We will see you on the other side
Team Mac Arts
xxx
Due to the current worldwide situation, and in line with advice, we like all venues going in to a period of lockdown. The Mac Arts team are working closely with artistes/ promoters to reschedule events for later in the year wherever possible.
As you can imagine, this is a mammoth task, and we thank you for your patience and understanding in these unprecedented times. With the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and customers being paramount, please bear with us whilst we update our Website / Facebook / Twitter/ Instagram with updates as soon as we can.
If you have already purchased tickets for an event then the original tickets will still be valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the new date, a full refund will be given.
Alternatively you can donate to our Crowdfunder page here, where you can pledge an amount, or purchase a ticket for our END OF LOCKDOWN PARTY (date tbc obviously)
In the meantime:
Be safe, be kind and keep smiling
and
We will see you on the other side
Team Mac Arts
xxx
POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBC
MUSIC:
The Unthanks
Concise descriptions of The Unthanks range variously from “music that asks you to consider everything you know and un-think it”, to “a take on tradition that flips so effortlessly between jazz, classical, ambient and post-rock, it makes any attempt to put a label on them a waste of time”. If Art rock aspires to elevate rock from entertainment to an artistic statement, it the could be said that The Unthanks make Art Folk. Their approach to storytelling that makes easy bedfellows of polar opposites such as staunch traditionalism and sonic adventure, sophisticated harmony and direct social commentary, glacial minimalism and heartbreaking empathy, earning them an army of notable fellow artists and storytellers, including Mackenzie Crook, Maxine Peake, Nick Hornby, Martin Freeman, Elvis Costello, Robert Wyatt, Rosanne Cash, Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Mangan and members of Portishead and Radiohead. Their Spring tour will draw from recent projects and favourites from their fifteen-year repertoire.
“Few of their contemporaries, within both folk music and the wider artistic spectrum, have such a keenly-honed ability to locate in a song the emotional essence that can, in just a single phrase or vocal elision, cut one to the quick.” The Independent
“The Unthanks are capable of such beauty that sometimes I can hardly bear to listen to them.” Martin Freeman
“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to the heart of everything you love and hold dear.” Maxine Peake
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheUnthanks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunthanks?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunthanksband/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1luY92PbdGWRyBRY1ZR7o1
Website: http://www.the-unthanks.com/
Saturday 9th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
“Few of their contemporaries, within both folk music and the wider artistic spectrum, have such a keenly-honed ability to locate in a song the emotional essence that can, in just a single phrase or vocal elision, cut one to the quick.” The Independent
“The Unthanks are capable of such beauty that sometimes I can hardly bear to listen to them.” Martin Freeman
“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to the heart of everything you love and hold dear.” Maxine Peake
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheUnthanks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunthanks?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunthanksband/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1luY92PbdGWRyBRY1ZR7o1
Website: http://www.the-unthanks.com/
Saturday 9th May
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
POSTPONED / NEW DATE 5/12/20
MUSIC:
wrest
wrest are a hotly-tipped Scottish indie folk-rock band, making music from Edinburgh's Old Town. Their sound combines soaring guitars with layered lyrics and heartfelt melodies, reminiscent of bands like Frightened Rabbit, The National, Idlewild, Snow Patrol and We Were Promised Jetpacks.
Building on previous critically-acclaimed projects, wrest were reborn in 2018 with the launch of debut single ‘Adventurers’, quickly building a strong live following. Two more singles followed, with 'Hope Springs' and 'Human', the lead single from debut album 'Coward of Us All' (BBC Radio Rapal Album of the Week). Songs from the album are regularly played on BBC Radio, including The Roddy Hart Show and Rapal. In 2019, 'Human' was added to Spotify's Lost in the Woods playlist, taking wrest to a larger national and international audience.
Since the album launch, wrest have toured across Scotland and beyond, with sell-out shows up and down the country including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Lerwick, Shetland.
wrest have made an explosive start to 2020, with a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, the first sold-out show of the festival, then selling out their biggest ever headline show to date at Edinburgh’s Mash House in February with a month to spare.
The band return to Mac Arts after a phenomenal reception back in November 2019.
Don’t miss this must-see gig from one of Scotland’s most exciting emerging live acts. Support by Hawick band The Boy With the Lion Head
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD5XJt57lx8
FB : https://www.facebook.com/wearewrest/
INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/wearewrest/?hl=en
Saturday 5th Dec
Time: 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £10 Advance // £13 On the Door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
"Scotland's best new band" Border Telegraph
"Best Scottish Album 2019" Scots Whay Hae /Postcards from the Underground
"Scotland's most exciting emerging live act" BBC Radio Shetland
“An emotional adventure you have to experience” Independent Music News
"Album of the Week" BBC Radio Rapal
"Ones to Watch 2020" Independent Music News
Building on previous critically-acclaimed projects, wrest were reborn in 2018 with the launch of debut single ‘Adventurers’, quickly building a strong live following. Two more singles followed, with 'Hope Springs' and 'Human', the lead single from debut album 'Coward of Us All' (BBC Radio Rapal Album of the Week). Songs from the album are regularly played on BBC Radio, including The Roddy Hart Show and Rapal. In 2019, 'Human' was added to Spotify's Lost in the Woods playlist, taking wrest to a larger national and international audience.
Since the album launch, wrest have toured across Scotland and beyond, with sell-out shows up and down the country including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Lerwick, Shetland.
wrest have made an explosive start to 2020, with a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, the first sold-out show of the festival, then selling out their biggest ever headline show to date at Edinburgh’s Mash House in February with a month to spare.
The band return to Mac Arts after a phenomenal reception back in November 2019.
Don’t miss this must-see gig from one of Scotland’s most exciting emerging live acts. Support by Hawick band The Boy With the Lion Head
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD5XJt57lx8
FB : https://www.facebook.com/wearewrest/
INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/wearewrest/?hl=en
Saturday 5th Dec
Time: 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £10 Advance // £13 On the Door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
"Scotland's best new band" Border Telegraph
"Best Scottish Album 2019" Scots Whay Hae /Postcards from the Underground
"Scotland's most exciting emerging live act" BBC Radio Shetland
“An emotional adventure you have to experience” Independent Music News
"Album of the Week" BBC Radio Rapal
"Ones to Watch 2020" Independent Music News
POSTPONED- NEW DATE TBC
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
POSTPONED- NEW DATE TBC
COMEDY:
Phil Kay
Cosmicomic Storyteller Tour 2020
Phil Kay is a cosmically iconic comic storytelling mind on legs…speaking about his day, and his adventures…calamities and hair-brained schemes…buying machetes is Venezuela…
‘…Primal Scream threatening his puppy…’
‘…arguing with the police whilst in his bath…’
‘…Trainspotting Rap Party Speed in the Sherbert Dip Debacle…’
PLUS: ULTRA ALL NEW ASIAN TOUR STORIES:
‘Stroke Victim Casing Phil With a Stick…’, ‘…Sleeping With Keira Nightly…’
It just doesn’t stop; the man may improvise a song of his journey to the gig…ABOUT YOU ….and your friends…It’s Planet Anecdote and positivity is Wholly Viable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXRajZ1QpBc
Friday 19th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
*booking fee applies
(£20 On the Door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
‘…Primal Scream threatening his puppy…’
‘…arguing with the police whilst in his bath…’
‘…Trainspotting Rap Party Speed in the Sherbert Dip Debacle…’
PLUS: ULTRA ALL NEW ASIAN TOUR STORIES:
‘Stroke Victim Casing Phil With a Stick…’, ‘…Sleeping With Keira Nightly…’
It just doesn’t stop; the man may improvise a song of his journey to the gig…ABOUT YOU ….and your friends…It’s Planet Anecdote and positivity is Wholly Viable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXRajZ1QpBc
Friday 19th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15* Advance
*booking fee applies
(£20 On the Door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
POSTPONED- NEW DATE TBC
MUSIC:
The Polis
(Police Tribute Band)
+Dylan Paterson
The Polis are Scotland's No.1 Police tribute act. Join them on a journey from Roxanne to the iconic Every Breath You Take as they perform an energetic and dynamic live set with all the urgency and angst of The Police at their very best. Listen out for a few B-sides, classic album tracks and live arrangements, a treat for the true Police aficionado.
Whilst deliberately not a look-a-like act, The Polis do tip their hats to the original Police with their instantly recognisable and striking on-stage look.
Musically the band have rehearsed tirelessly to bring a reality and likeness to the sound that originally brought The Police to massive global popularity in the late 70's and early 80's.
Check them out here:
www.thepolis.co.uk
Saturday 20th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £11 Advance // £14 OTD
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756852
Whilst deliberately not a look-a-like act, The Polis do tip their hats to the original Police with their instantly recognisable and striking on-stage look.
Musically the band have rehearsed tirelessly to bring a reality and likeness to the sound that originally brought The Police to massive global popularity in the late 70's and early 80's.
Check them out here:
www.thepolis.co.uk
Saturday 20th June
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £11 Advance // £14 OTD
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756852
PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE!
MUSIC:
The Wedding Present
Mac Arts are delighted to welcome back…
The Wedding Present
"The Weddoes" have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles… not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game. It all started in 1985 when David Lewis Gedge boarded a National Express coach in London with 500 records packed into a pair of his mother’s suitcases and, in this fashion, delivered the band’s debut single GO OUT AND GET ‘EM BOY! to a distribution company in Yorkshire.
That pioneering spirit has been at the core of the band’s philosophy ever since. From GEORGE BEST, “an unmitigated delight” [NME], the first full-length release on their own Reception Records onwards, the band has charted an appealing, if often eccentric, course of its very own.
Website:
theweddingpresent.co.uk
INSTA
https://www.instagram.com/weddingpresent/?hl=en
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheWeddingPresentOfficial/
Licensed Bar Throughout
Wednesday 16th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
01896 756 852
The Wedding Present
"The Weddoes" have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles… not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game. It all started in 1985 when David Lewis Gedge boarded a National Express coach in London with 500 records packed into a pair of his mother’s suitcases and, in this fashion, delivered the band’s debut single GO OUT AND GET ‘EM BOY! to a distribution company in Yorkshire.
That pioneering spirit has been at the core of the band’s philosophy ever since. From GEORGE BEST, “an unmitigated delight” [NME], the first full-length release on their own Reception Records onwards, the band has charted an appealing, if often eccentric, course of its very own.
Website:
theweddingpresent.co.uk
INSTA
https://www.instagram.com/weddingpresent/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/TheWeddingPresentOfficial/
Licensed Bar Throughout
Wednesday 16th September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £20*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
01896 756 852
COMEDY:
Raymond Mearns:
Everybody Hates Raymond
We can't just be ourselves anymore! We have to be something else or something different for everybody else, no wonder we're anxious, confused and depressed all the time!
Information on what to wear, how to act, how to feel, what to say, how to think, who to be and where to go is bombarding us 24 hours a day and it's driving us nuts but Raymond has the antidote - be who-ever and whatever you like and suit yourself!
It’s time to take back control: Of yourself! Get up, stand on your own two feet and get on with your life! Oh! and while you’re at it, stop whining, it’s getting on everybody’s nerves!
This is the ultimate self-help comedy show that teaches you one simple truth in a hilarious way but, if you want to know what that truth is, then you just have to come along and see this great new show from one of Scotland's finest live stand-up comedians.
As seen on “Limmy’s show” and BBC Scotland’s “Breaking the News”, Raymond Mearns is regarded as one of the very best live stand-up comedians in the country. He’s a regular at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe every year where he combines great story telling with finely crafted gags and razor-sharp improvisation, and now he’s coming to a venue near you!
“I Loved watching Him” Kevin Bridges
“A personality so huge it fills the room” - The List
“A man who knows how to swear properly” – Billy Connolly
A Genuine Improvisational Genius” – Frankie Boyle
“A Genuinely Charismatic and Funny Entertainer” – The Metro
“Enjoyable & Cathartic” – The Skinny
“Exceptionally Funny and Cathartic” – The Scotsman
“A Comedy masterclass” – Edinburgh Evening News
“Great Hilarity Ensued, a brilliant event” – The Shetland Times
“Scottish accents sound charming” – Time Out New York
“A voice of the People” – The Metro
www.raymondmearns.com
Friday 10th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12 // £10
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
01896 756 852
Information on what to wear, how to act, how to feel, what to say, how to think, who to be and where to go is bombarding us 24 hours a day and it's driving us nuts but Raymond has the antidote - be who-ever and whatever you like and suit yourself!
It’s time to take back control: Of yourself! Get up, stand on your own two feet and get on with your life! Oh! and while you’re at it, stop whining, it’s getting on everybody’s nerves!
This is the ultimate self-help comedy show that teaches you one simple truth in a hilarious way but, if you want to know what that truth is, then you just have to come along and see this great new show from one of Scotland's finest live stand-up comedians.
As seen on “Limmy’s show” and BBC Scotland’s “Breaking the News”, Raymond Mearns is regarded as one of the very best live stand-up comedians in the country. He’s a regular at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe every year where he combines great story telling with finely crafted gags and razor-sharp improvisation, and now he’s coming to a venue near you!
“I Loved watching Him” Kevin Bridges
“A personality so huge it fills the room” - The List
“A man who knows how to swear properly” – Billy Connolly
A Genuine Improvisational Genius” – Frankie Boyle
“A Genuinely Charismatic and Funny Entertainer” – The Metro
“Enjoyable & Cathartic” – The Skinny
“Exceptionally Funny and Cathartic” – The Scotsman
“A Comedy masterclass” – Edinburgh Evening News
“Great Hilarity Ensued, a brilliant event” – The Shetland Times
“Scottish accents sound charming” – Time Out New York
“A voice of the People” – The Metro
www.raymondmearns.com
Friday 10th July
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £12 // £10
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
01896 756 852
THEATRE:
Why Henry is SO Weird
Have you ever heard anyone say “If I knew then what I know now”? Well this is the life that young Henry Babbitt actually has. His imaginary friend is an older version of himself from the future.
It is 1989 and Henry is a lonely twelve-year-old boy: He lives with his mum and has an encyclopedic knowledge of EVERY Godzilla film. At school he is a magnet for bullies and his life lurches from one anxiety-inducing situation to the next. That is until he wakes up one morning to find an older version of himself in his room.
But no-one else can see him: Is he real? Is he imaginary? One thing’s for certain, he has a lot to say about the way Henry is living his life. But young Henry isn’t the only one who needs help…
This charming family comedy-drama talks kindly about the importance of looking after your mental health, and the real-life magic that comes from simple kindness. From RJ Flynn, the writer of The Smallest Story Ever Told, Hidden in this Room and 2018’s hit musical Sam and Isla Forever, The Tideline Runners return for their brand new show that is set to be the feel-good family hit of the summer.
"A stunning and powerful piece of theatre" - S Duke, Berwick Advertiser (Human Interest Stories)
"Wonderfully witty, smart and delightful. There is real magic at work here." Geoff Newton (C4) (The Words in the Wires)
".. packs a mighty punch… the play made you grateful for health, happiness and memories.” **** Emma K Robertson - Cairns Theatre Passion (The Smallest Story Ever Told)
"From horrifying to hilarious, RJ Flynn plays arpeggio with his audience’s feelings. This is interspersed with sudden flashes of utter genius, where he combines all the notes into one great mis-matched chord. " S Campbell - The Berwickshire News (The Smallest Story Ever Told)
Wednesday 15th July
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets : £12 / £10 /£8 / £25 Family of 4 *
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756852
It is 1989 and Henry is a lonely twelve-year-old boy: He lives with his mum and has an encyclopedic knowledge of EVERY Godzilla film. At school he is a magnet for bullies and his life lurches from one anxiety-inducing situation to the next. That is until he wakes up one morning to find an older version of himself in his room.
But no-one else can see him: Is he real? Is he imaginary? One thing’s for certain, he has a lot to say about the way Henry is living his life. But young Henry isn’t the only one who needs help…
This charming family comedy-drama talks kindly about the importance of looking after your mental health, and the real-life magic that comes from simple kindness. From RJ Flynn, the writer of The Smallest Story Ever Told, Hidden in this Room and 2018’s hit musical Sam and Isla Forever, The Tideline Runners return for their brand new show that is set to be the feel-good family hit of the summer.
"A stunning and powerful piece of theatre" - S Duke, Berwick Advertiser (Human Interest Stories)
"Wonderfully witty, smart and delightful. There is real magic at work here." Geoff Newton (C4) (The Words in the Wires)
".. packs a mighty punch… the play made you grateful for health, happiness and memories.” **** Emma K Robertson - Cairns Theatre Passion (The Smallest Story Ever Told)
"From horrifying to hilarious, RJ Flynn plays arpeggio with his audience’s feelings. This is interspersed with sudden flashes of utter genius, where he combines all the notes into one great mis-matched chord. " S Campbell - The Berwickshire News (The Smallest Story Ever Told)
Wednesday 15th July
Time: 7:30pm
Doors: 7pm
Tickets : £12 / £10 /£8 / £25 Family of 4 *
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756852
MUSIC:
The Wandering Hearts UK Tour
(rescheduled from April 2020)
Signed to Decca Records (discovered a mere 30mins after uploading their first track to Soundcloud), the London-based band had a whirlwind 2018. They won the coveted Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the UK Americana Awards before heading out on a sold-out album tour.
After being personally invited to the US by music legend Marty Stuart, The Wandering Hearts became the first UK band to debut at two of the most prestigious venues in Nashville – The Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry – in the same week. Receiving a rapturous welcome and standing ovation, the band were invited back to the Opry the following week, after a trip to Memphis to support Marty Stuart at Graceland – live recordings from this show feature on the Deluxe album.
A busy summer of UK festivals followed, including Latitude, Black Deer and BST Hyde Park, before the band whipped back to Nashville for Americana fest, then returned home to finish the year with their second sold-out UK headline tour.
Wednesday 2nd September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
After being personally invited to the US by music legend Marty Stuart, The Wandering Hearts became the first UK band to debut at two of the most prestigious venues in Nashville – The Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry – in the same week. Receiving a rapturous welcome and standing ovation, the band were invited back to the Opry the following week, after a trip to Memphis to support Marty Stuart at Graceland – live recordings from this show feature on the Deluxe album.
A busy summer of UK festivals followed, including Latitude, Black Deer and BST Hyde Park, before the band whipped back to Nashville for Americana fest, then returned home to finish the year with their second sold-out UK headline tour.
Wednesday 2nd September
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
EVENT:
W3L WRESTLING
SHOWDOWN
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.
General Admission: £13.50 // Concession: £11.50 //Family of Four: £44
Ringside Front Row (includes "backstage pass"): £15.50
Tickets from: www.W3LWrestling.com
Mac Arts is not selling tickets!
Sunday 13th September
Time: 3pm
Doors: 2:30pm
Tickets: Via W3L website ONLY
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.
General Admission: £13.50 // Concession: £11.50 //Family of Four: £44
Ringside Front Row (includes "backstage pass"): £15.50
Tickets from: www.W3LWrestling.com
Mac Arts is not selling tickets!
Sunday 13th September
Time: 3pm
Doors: 2:30pm
Tickets: Via W3L website ONLY
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 'Mac Arts' House Band' 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 'Mac Arts' House Band' 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
MUSIC:
The Golden Age of the Silver Screen with The Andy Lawrenson Trio
The Golden Age of the Silver Screen is an eclectic mix of popular sound tracks arranged and adapted from the great Hollywood Musicals
Andy, Simon and Paul have taken a selection of these inspirational pieces of music, and arranged them here for Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Double Bass and Vocals.
The outstanding level of musicianship exhibited by these three musicians could perhaps best be described as inspired musical telepathy. However, this show is not just about the music, there is great entertainment in the on-stage banter and interplay between songs, which never fails to draw in an audience and get everyone involved in the fun.
We are thrilled to be welcoming back our old chums!
Friday 2nd October
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12 // £10*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Andy, Simon and Paul have taken a selection of these inspirational pieces of music, and arranged them here for Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Double Bass and Vocals.
The outstanding level of musicianship exhibited by these three musicians could perhaps best be described as inspired musical telepathy. However, this show is not just about the music, there is great entertainment in the on-stage banter and interplay between songs, which never fails to draw in an audience and get everyone involved in the fun.
We are thrilled to be welcoming back our old chums!
Friday 2nd October
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12 // £10*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
FAMILY FILM:
Mulan
Puppet Animation Festival
Hua Mulan, a young Chinese maiden, learns that her elderly father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and joins in his place.
Unknown to her, her family ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu, to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.
Based on the ancient Chinese legend, Mulan is considered to be one of the most visually beautiful films made by Disney. It was both Oscar and Golden Globe nominated for best animated film.
Sunday 4th October
Time: 11am
Doors: 10:30am
Tickets: £5 per person (under 2s go free)
Refreshments available
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
North Atlas
+VENLAW
Scottish alternative rock trio North Atlas are back on the road!
Support from local lads, VENLAW!
Championed by the likes of Planet Rock and BBC Introducing, the band of brothers make their Scottish Borders debut at Mac Arts ahead of their highly anticipated new single.
Sign up to their mailing list and receive a free download here
Support will be coming from local bands (watch this space!)
Check out North Atlas here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMD7ybH9Kk
Friday 16th October (rescheduled from April)
Time: 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £6 Advance (will be £9 on the door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Support from local lads, VENLAW!
Championed by the likes of Planet Rock and BBC Introducing, the band of brothers make their Scottish Borders debut at Mac Arts ahead of their highly anticipated new single.
Sign up to their mailing list and receive a free download here
Support will be coming from local bands (watch this space!)
Check out North Atlas here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMD7ybH9Kk
Friday 16th October (rescheduled from April)
Time: 8pm
Doors:7:30pm
Tickets: £6 Advance (will be £9 on the door)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Over 14s (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
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 24th October
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 24th October
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
MUSIC:
Grace Petrie: UK Tour
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.
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.
Saturday 1st November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12.50*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 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.
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.
Saturday 1st November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £12.50*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC:
The Wildhearts
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 2020- tickets purchased for May date will still be valid
For 3 decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene. From their classic debut album ‘Earth Vs’ (voted number one album of the year in Kerrang! back in 1993, and number 20 in the best rock albums of all time in a Kerrang! Special in 2006), through to now with the release of “Renaissance Man’, their first full-length studio album in 10 years, their creative output and legendary live shows have been second to none.
Although the 90’s saw the band covered like a living soap opera in the press with tales of sex, drugs, bust ups, fights (both with labels and themselves), splits, more drugs and a lot more controversy (one such incident including entering and then proceeding to trash the Kerrang! Offices!), the recent years have seen the band more focused than ever before and firing on all cylinders.
The Wildhearts and their incendiary shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands the UK has ever produced.
Wednesday 11th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £24*
*Booking fee applies
https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-wildhearts/macarts/1506481
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Although the 90’s saw the band covered like a living soap opera in the press with tales of sex, drugs, bust ups, fights (both with labels and themselves), splits, more drugs and a lot more controversy (one such incident including entering and then proceeding to trash the Kerrang! Offices!), the recent years have seen the band more focused than ever before and firing on all cylinders.
The Wildhearts and their incendiary shows have cemented their reputation and legacy as one of the best bands the UK has ever produced.
Wednesday 11th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £24*
*Booking fee applies
https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-wildhearts/macarts/1506481
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
FAMILY EVENT:
SILENT DISCO
by SILENT KNIGHTS
After the success of their first Family Silent Disco in Galashiels they are back in November!
Grab your headphones and sing and dance to all your favourite pop and dance-along classics!
Children
Children aged 12 and under are the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
For younger children we keep the sound level at the recommended level of 84db, it is parent/guardian’s responsibility to control child’s volume, this can be adjusted on the individual headphones.
This event is recommended for ages 4+
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 21st November (rescheduled from March - all tickets purchased for March event will be valid for this one!)
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Tickets: £5 (all attendees must purchase a ticket for entry )
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-silent-disco-macarts-galashiels-tickets-81926334873
Grab your headphones and sing and dance to all your favourite pop and dance-along classics!
Children
Children aged 12 and under are the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
For younger children we keep the sound level at the recommended level of 84db, it is parent/guardian’s responsibility to control child’s volume, this can be adjusted on the individual headphones.
This event is recommended for ages 4+
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 21st November (rescheduled from March - all tickets purchased for March event will be valid for this one!)
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Tickets: £5 (all attendees must purchase a ticket for entry )
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-silent-disco-macarts-galashiels-tickets-81926334873
EVENT:
Silent Disco
by Silent Knights
(rescheduled from 21/3/20)
Join us on Saturday 21st November for our return to Galashiels The BIG Silent Disco at the wonderful 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: 80's, FUNK & GUILTY PLEASURES
GREEN CHANNEL: INDIE, CHART & POP
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & R&B
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 headphone tickets in advance as these will go fast, going to be a very fun night!
Saturday 21st November (rescheduled from March- all tickets purchased for March Event will be valid at this one!)
Time: 8pm to 12am
Tickets : £9 Advance
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-silent-disco-macarts-galashiels-tickets-81926334873
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: 80's, FUNK & GUILTY PLEASURES
GREEN CHANNEL: INDIE, CHART & POP
BLUE CHANNEL: DANCE CLASSICS & R&B
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 headphone tickets in advance as these will go fast, going to be a very fun night!
Saturday 21st November (rescheduled from March- all tickets purchased for March Event will be valid at this one!)
Time: 8pm to 12am
Tickets : £9 Advance
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-silent-disco-macarts-galashiels-tickets-81926334873
MUSIC:
Holy Moly and the Crackers
The past 3 years have been huge for Holy Moly & The Crackers!
The ever-evolving folk-alt-rock band from Newcastle Upon Tyne released their break-through album ‘Salem’ in July 2017, established their own Pink Lane Records label, and started receiving national media attention for the first time, with coverage from R2 Magazine, Folk Radio UK, The Crack, Clash, No Depression, Blown Speaker and has been championed by BBC Introducing and Radio X.
HMATC have toured the UK repeatedly, selling out venues across the country, and made successful debuts in The Netherlands, France, Germany and Italy as well as continuing their success on the festival circuit. In 2017 and 2018 they’ve pulled off an accoladed appearance at Glastonbury, appeared at Boomtown Fair, Bestival + Camp Bestival and graced the main stages at festivals such as Beautiful Days, Bearded Theory, Moonbeams + Colours of Ostrava (CZ).
Dancing encouraged!
Saturday 28th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
The ever-evolving folk-alt-rock band from Newcastle Upon Tyne released their break-through album ‘Salem’ in July 2017, established their own Pink Lane Records label, and started receiving national media attention for the first time, with coverage from R2 Magazine, Folk Radio UK, The Crack, Clash, No Depression, Blown Speaker and has been championed by BBC Introducing and Radio X.
HMATC have toured the UK repeatedly, selling out venues across the country, and made successful debuts in The Netherlands, France, Germany and Italy as well as continuing their success on the festival circuit. In 2017 and 2018 they’ve pulled off an accoladed appearance at Glastonbury, appeared at Boomtown Fair, Bestival + Camp Bestival and graced the main stages at festivals such as Beautiful Days, Bearded Theory, Moonbeams + Colours of Ostrava (CZ).
Dancing encouraged!
Saturday 28th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £12
Box Office: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
12/12/20 Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
Scottish Music legends return to Mac Arts after a string of sell out shows including the Barrowlands. "A staggering thrill-ride, a phenomenally unforgettable evening"
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £22
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Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £22
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