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
THEATRE:
Borders Youth Theatre Presents:
Mr A's Amazing Maze Plays by Alan Ayckbourn
A family show full of suspense, mystery and imagination.
Who is the charismatic Mr A? What is happening in the mansion opposite Suzy and her Mother's house? We need you to help Suzie and Neville to save the day.
Audience participation, suitable for all ages!
Friday 18th October
Time: 6pm
Doors: 5:30pm
Tickets: £7 / £5 / £20
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Saturday 19th October
Time: 2pm and 6pm
Doors: 1:30pm and 5:30pm
Tickets: £7 / £5 / £20
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Who is the charismatic Mr A? What is happening in the mansion opposite Suzy and her Mother's house? We need you to help Suzie and Neville to save the day.
Audience participation, suitable for all ages!
Friday 18th October
Time: 6pm
Doors: 5:30pm
Tickets: £7 / £5 / £20
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Saturday 19th October
Time: 2pm and 6pm
Doors: 1:30pm and 5:30pm
Tickets: £7 / £5 / £20
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
COMEDY: Susie McCabe - Born Believer
OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS AND BEYOND PRESENTS
The fastest-selling act at Glasgow International Comedy Festival three years running is back with a brand-new show! In her 40th year, Susie has decided to leave cynicism behind to be an all-new positive Susie (optimistic at best, positive at pushing it). Join the former 'Scottish Headliner of the Year' and Glasgow favourite for what will no doubt be another barnstormer of a show.
"A genuine stand-up, highly recommended." Kevin Bridges
"The ever-reliable Susie McCabe delivers plenty of chuckles." The Scotsman
Thursday 24th October
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £13*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
over 16s Only
The fastest-selling act at Glasgow International Comedy Festival three years running is back with a brand-new show! In her 40th year, Susie has decided to leave cynicism behind to be an all-new positive Susie (optimistic at best, positive at pushing it). Join the former 'Scottish Headliner of the Year' and Glasgow favourite for what will no doubt be another barnstormer of a show.
"A genuine stand-up, highly recommended." Kevin Bridges
"The ever-reliable Susie McCabe delivers plenty of chuckles." The Scotsman
Thursday 24th October
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets : £13*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
over 16s Only
FAMILY:
Fez! (A Kids Cabaret)
with The Creative Martyrs
A Family-friendly cabaret show containing comedy, music and a delightful macabre tinged edge- ideal for your little Hallowe'en monsters.
Fez! takes audiences on an intriguing journey where everyone creates together in this interactive show.
With a good dose of music, slapstick, surrealism and silliness Fez! was developed in conjunction with Imaginate Children's Festival in Edinburgh and has gone on to delight audiences from far and wide.
Fez! is performed by The Creative Martyrs, a Vaudeville-style duo based in Glasgow. Likened to Laurel and Hardy, they have received rave reviews for their performances, which combine original song with clowning, jokes and physical performance.
FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED!
'The two performers are nothing short of spectacular, they are instantly charming yet otherworldly. Their music is beautiful and haunting yet the lyrics exceptionally funny.' ***** Broadway Baby
Saturday 26th October
Time: 2pm
Doors: 1:30pm
Tickets: £5 Per Person (Babes in Arms Free)
Box Office: 01896 756 852 (call direct to avoid booking fees!)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Fez! takes audiences on an intriguing journey where everyone creates together in this interactive show.
With a good dose of music, slapstick, surrealism and silliness Fez! was developed in conjunction with Imaginate Children's Festival in Edinburgh and has gone on to delight audiences from far and wide.
Fez! is performed by The Creative Martyrs, a Vaudeville-style duo based in Glasgow. Likened to Laurel and Hardy, they have received rave reviews for their performances, which combine original song with clowning, jokes and physical performance.
FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED!
'The two performers are nothing short of spectacular, they are instantly charming yet otherworldly. Their music is beautiful and haunting yet the lyrics exceptionally funny.' ***** Broadway Baby
Saturday 26th October
Time: 2pm
Doors: 1:30pm
Tickets: £5 Per Person (Babes in Arms Free)
Box Office: 01896 756 852 (call direct to avoid booking fees!)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
'GALASQUEALS' HALLOWEEN SPOOCTACULAR EVENT:
The Spooky Revue
Burlesque and Cabaret Show
The Spooky Revue is a fabulous Hallowe'en edition of the Sugar Revue Burlesque and Variety show featuring some of Scotland's top Cabaret artists, brought to you by Scotland's Dita John Cleese of Burlesque and Cabaret; Wild Card Kitty.
With a line-up of ghoulish and grotesque Burlesque ranging from the supernatural to creatures that go bump 'n' grind in the night, accompanied by some suitably haunting variety performers: femme fatale Miss Hell's Belle, Rockabilly Rebel Tootsie Annie, Rock n Roll Queen Daiquiri Dusk and Freakshow (not for the faint of heart) from Professor Cogsworth, all hosted by the devilishly humorous musical comedy stylings of The Creative Martyrs; this is one sexy collection of Evil, guaranteed to make you howl at the moon with joy!
Get your glad rags on and unleash your dark side with a prize for the best dressed!
Saturday 26th October
Time: 8pm - 12am
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 / £12
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
With a line-up of ghoulish and grotesque Burlesque ranging from the supernatural to creatures that go bump 'n' grind in the night, accompanied by some suitably haunting variety performers: femme fatale Miss Hell's Belle, Rockabilly Rebel Tootsie Annie, Rock n Roll Queen Daiquiri Dusk and Freakshow (not for the faint of heart) from Professor Cogsworth, all hosted by the devilishly humorous musical comedy stylings of The Creative Martyrs; this is one sexy collection of Evil, guaranteed to make you howl at the moon with joy!
Get your glad rags on and unleash your dark side with a prize for the best dressed!
Saturday 26th October
Time: 8pm - 12am
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 / £12
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Lucy Spraggan + Special Guests
UK TOUR
Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with you. She is happy in love, life and music: three things that are reflected in the anthemic, upbeat, and infectious sound of her new album. The past few years have been the best of times for the singer-songwriter and Today Was a Good Day sings that message loud. The UK has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world and an ever-growing incidence of mental health difficulties across our population: Spraggan’s personal experience of dark days compels her to pass on the message of hope that forms the backbone of this album.
It’s been seven years since Spraggan appeared on the X Factor in 2012 and she’s open about the difficult times when she felt suicidal. “I was a young person with fame and money in my pocket. I was dragged from club to club to play and given free booze,” says Spraggan. “I’m not sure where I would be without it the experience, but it was just too much for my brain. I was drinking and partying and in a terrible place.”
She reached her lowest moment driving down a motorway 2013. With her foot on the accelerator at 120mph, she closed her eyes. “I was about to turn my wheel into the central reservation when my dog (her Boston Terrier, Steve) sneezed. I knew I couldn’t do it to him and he saved me. I came straight home and started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and my recovery started from there. It opened the door to hope.”
Spraggan wants use her experiences to help others. Last year, she released ‘Stick The Kettle On’ – the first track on this the Today Was a Good Day album - in support of CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably. The track was written with Roy Stride (Scouting For Girls), and Stride and Spraggan decided work with CALM to help people who suffer with mental health issues.
Lucy’s new album, Today Was a Good Day marked a new chapter for Spraggan musically. She signed a new record and publishing deal with Cooking Vinyl in 2018. The new album, produced by Jon Maquire showcases Spraggan’s voice in the structure of the songs. Overall she sounds at her most confident and accomplished, and ready to build on her 50 million views on YouTube and 25 million streams on Spotify. The most Googled musician of 2012, Spraggan was the first X Factor artist to play Glastonbury and will perform there again this year on the Avalon Stage after filling the Acoustic Tent in 2017.
The album was released May 2nd and achieved another No.12 position in the nation UK album chart.
October 2018 saw Lucy sell out yet another UK Headline tour selling nearly 14k tickets. She toured the UK and Europe with Melissa Etheridge and then went to the US and played SXSW for the second year running, followed by a week of west coast shows and a Florida cruise show with Melissa Etheridge again.
Mac Arts are thrilled to be welcoming Lucy to the Scottish Borders!
Friday 1st November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £18*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
www.seetickets.com/artist/lucy-spraggan/747283
14+ gig , under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18
It’s been seven years since Spraggan appeared on the X Factor in 2012 and she’s open about the difficult times when she felt suicidal. “I was a young person with fame and money in my pocket. I was dragged from club to club to play and given free booze,” says Spraggan. “I’m not sure where I would be without it the experience, but it was just too much for my brain. I was drinking and partying and in a terrible place.”
She reached her lowest moment driving down a motorway 2013. With her foot on the accelerator at 120mph, she closed her eyes. “I was about to turn my wheel into the central reservation when my dog (her Boston Terrier, Steve) sneezed. I knew I couldn’t do it to him and he saved me. I came straight home and started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and my recovery started from there. It opened the door to hope.”
Spraggan wants use her experiences to help others. Last year, she released ‘Stick The Kettle On’ – the first track on this the Today Was a Good Day album - in support of CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably. The track was written with Roy Stride (Scouting For Girls), and Stride and Spraggan decided work with CALM to help people who suffer with mental health issues.
Lucy’s new album, Today Was a Good Day marked a new chapter for Spraggan musically. She signed a new record and publishing deal with Cooking Vinyl in 2018. The new album, produced by Jon Maquire showcases Spraggan’s voice in the structure of the songs. Overall she sounds at her most confident and accomplished, and ready to build on her 50 million views on YouTube and 25 million streams on Spotify. The most Googled musician of 2012, Spraggan was the first X Factor artist to play Glastonbury and will perform there again this year on the Avalon Stage after filling the Acoustic Tent in 2017.
The album was released May 2nd and achieved another No.12 position in the nation UK album chart.
October 2018 saw Lucy sell out yet another UK Headline tour selling nearly 14k tickets. She toured the UK and Europe with Melissa Etheridge and then went to the US and played SXSW for the second year running, followed by a week of west coast shows and a Florida cruise show with Melissa Etheridge again.
Mac Arts are thrilled to be welcoming Lucy to the Scottish Borders!
Friday 1st November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £18*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
www.seetickets.com/artist/lucy-spraggan/747283
14+ gig , under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18
MUSIC: Broken Chanter + support from ULTRAS
Broken Chanter is the adopted name of David MacGregor. MacGregor spent the past decade as the principal songwriter of Scottish Alt-Pop darlings Kid Canaveral - a band that could get you to dance, laugh, and weep all in the space of a set. Their Debut LP Shouting at Wildlife was described by The Herald as "a Scottish pop classic that should be mandatory in every record collection in the country", with follow-up Now That You Are a Dancer being nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year Award in 2014. Following the completion of touring for Kid Canaveral’s third record in late 2017, the natural break allowed MacGregor time to collect his thoughts, and some song fragments, and flesh them out into skeletal demos recorded in Ardnamurchan, Skye, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Ireland.
A light-hearted raconteur and heavy-hearted singer when accompanied by just a guitar, and a whirling dervish of noise and melody when fully electric, MacGregor spent February - May 2018 recording in Gort na Luchóg, Co. Donegal, nestled on a remote peninsula protruding into the Atlantic, and in Glenwood Studios in Glasgow with long-time collaborating engineer/producer Gal, Audrey Tait (Hector Bizerk, Birds of Paradise Theatre), Gav Prentice (Over the Wall, ULTRAS, National Theatre of Scotland), Jill O’Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop, bdy_prts), Hannah Shepherd (eagleowl, Withered Hand), Emma Kupa (Standard Fare, Mammoth Penguins, Hayman-Kupa Band) and Kim Carnie (BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 Finalist).
The first Broken Chanter album is a record which paints an emotional and expansive soundscape with a distinct sense of place, that showcases MacGregor's ear for melody and dexterity at tugging heart-strings. It will be released into the world on 6 September 2019 by Olive Grove Records and Last Night From Glasgow.
Saturday 2nd November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 advance / £5 Students
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
£10 on the door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
A light-hearted raconteur and heavy-hearted singer when accompanied by just a guitar, and a whirling dervish of noise and melody when fully electric, MacGregor spent February - May 2018 recording in Gort na Luchóg, Co. Donegal, nestled on a remote peninsula protruding into the Atlantic, and in Glenwood Studios in Glasgow with long-time collaborating engineer/producer Gal, Audrey Tait (Hector Bizerk, Birds of Paradise Theatre), Gav Prentice (Over the Wall, ULTRAS, National Theatre of Scotland), Jill O’Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop, bdy_prts), Hannah Shepherd (eagleowl, Withered Hand), Emma Kupa (Standard Fare, Mammoth Penguins, Hayman-Kupa Band) and Kim Carnie (BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 Finalist).
The first Broken Chanter album is a record which paints an emotional and expansive soundscape with a distinct sense of place, that showcases MacGregor's ear for melody and dexterity at tugging heart-strings. It will be released into the world on 6 September 2019 by Olive Grove Records and Last Night From Glasgow.
Saturday 2nd November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 advance / £5 Students
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
£10 on the door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC: Scouting For Girls. The Trouble With Boys Tour
During their last tour Scouting For Girls played to more people than they’ve ever played to before. They were celebrating ten years since they first released their 2007 self-titled debut, a record that went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anthems of ‘She’s So Lovely’, ‘Elvis Ain’t Dead’ and ‘Heartbeat’. 2017’s accompanying ‘Ten Add Ten’ record bundled that now-classic debut with ten new songs, proving that the band’s joy, energy and ability to write an instantly catchy chorus hadn’t gone anywhere.
“We had such a huge age range across the audience for that tour, from kids to people who’ve grown up listening to us,” explains vocalist Roy Stride. “It was such a lovely feeling. It almost feels like you’re playing to family. It was actually more fun than we’ve ever had before, but I find that with the band. The longer it goes on, the more fun it becomes.”
It was a chance to celebrate the journey they’ve been on, with people who’ve been on it as well. “Every time we do a tour, it’s special because we only do it every two or three years. It’s almost like a reunion, getting back together with a load of old friends.” Scouting For Girls didn’t need to remind people who they were though: they’re a British institution.
In the decade since ‘Scouting For Girls’, the band have released ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’ (2010), ‘The Light Between Us’ (2012), and ‘Still Thinking About You’ (2015) plus the mega hit single ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. They’ve picked up nominations for four Brits, an Ivor Novello and played everywhere from a sold out Wembley Arena to countless festival stages. Last year they released ‘England I Still Believe’ as a cheeky, unofficial World Cup anthem, which is a very Scouting For Girls thing to do.
Friends since they were five, drummer Pete Ellard, Bassist Greg Churchouse and Roy have never changed to chase success. Success came to them. They’ve never followed what others are doing, preferring to focus on themselves and make the music they want to make. “That’s why we still have fun now. The whole point of being in a band was to try and find a way to hang out together as mates. It’s not that we never chased success, we’ve been playing together since we were teenagers and we always wanted to do it professionally, but we got to a point where we never thought it would happen. So we just carried on doing it anyway for fun.” But then it happened - Number 1 singles, sold-out shows - “and we just carried on doing the same thing because, why would you change it?”
Scouting For Girls write massive pop bangers. “We love making music that connects with people in a really fun, happy way. I love writing songs which I know are going to connect with ten thousand people in a field. We’ve always been an amazing party band. We’re the band playing in the middle of the afternoon at a festival, that everyone wants to see because they know it’s going to be fun. They know it’s going to be a laugh.”
“With Scouting For Girls, the glass is definitely, always half full. I really enjoy looking at what we’ve done, but I also enjoy where we are at the moment. It is a very happy place to be.” And that’s reflected in new album ‘The Trouble With Boys’, which is released on September 20th and follows on from lead single ‘Grown Up’, which was co-written with James Blunt. Sparked by the reflection that their ten-year anniversary caused, their fifth album sees Scouting for Girls looking back and feeling lucky. “So many bands don’t get to do this.” When they first started, there was pressure behind every achievement. “It was so full on all of the time, but now we have an amazing level of success where we just enjoy every moment.”
Upbeat, fun and infectious, ‘The Trouble With Boys’ dives into their love of uniquely British bands like The Kinks, ELO, Madness and The Beatles. It’s designed to make people feel good. It’s about remembering to be excited, care-free and in love. It’s a very Scouting For Girls album. “Being in a band almost feels like you’ve gone to Neverland,” grins Stride. “You never have to grow up.”
Wednesday 6th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
OVER 14s GIG ONLY (Under 16s must be accompanied by an over 18)
“We had such a huge age range across the audience for that tour, from kids to people who’ve grown up listening to us,” explains vocalist Roy Stride. “It was such a lovely feeling. It almost feels like you’re playing to family. It was actually more fun than we’ve ever had before, but I find that with the band. The longer it goes on, the more fun it becomes.”
It was a chance to celebrate the journey they’ve been on, with people who’ve been on it as well. “Every time we do a tour, it’s special because we only do it every two or three years. It’s almost like a reunion, getting back together with a load of old friends.” Scouting For Girls didn’t need to remind people who they were though: they’re a British institution.
In the decade since ‘Scouting For Girls’, the band have released ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’ (2010), ‘The Light Between Us’ (2012), and ‘Still Thinking About You’ (2015) plus the mega hit single ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. They’ve picked up nominations for four Brits, an Ivor Novello and played everywhere from a sold out Wembley Arena to countless festival stages. Last year they released ‘England I Still Believe’ as a cheeky, unofficial World Cup anthem, which is a very Scouting For Girls thing to do.
Friends since they were five, drummer Pete Ellard, Bassist Greg Churchouse and Roy have never changed to chase success. Success came to them. They’ve never followed what others are doing, preferring to focus on themselves and make the music they want to make. “That’s why we still have fun now. The whole point of being in a band was to try and find a way to hang out together as mates. It’s not that we never chased success, we’ve been playing together since we were teenagers and we always wanted to do it professionally, but we got to a point where we never thought it would happen. So we just carried on doing it anyway for fun.” But then it happened - Number 1 singles, sold-out shows - “and we just carried on doing the same thing because, why would you change it?”
Scouting For Girls write massive pop bangers. “We love making music that connects with people in a really fun, happy way. I love writing songs which I know are going to connect with ten thousand people in a field. We’ve always been an amazing party band. We’re the band playing in the middle of the afternoon at a festival, that everyone wants to see because they know it’s going to be fun. They know it’s going to be a laugh.”
“With Scouting For Girls, the glass is definitely, always half full. I really enjoy looking at what we’ve done, but I also enjoy where we are at the moment. It is a very happy place to be.” And that’s reflected in new album ‘The Trouble With Boys’, which is released on September 20th and follows on from lead single ‘Grown Up’, which was co-written with James Blunt. Sparked by the reflection that their ten-year anniversary caused, their fifth album sees Scouting for Girls looking back and feeling lucky. “So many bands don’t get to do this.” When they first started, there was pressure behind every achievement. “It was so full on all of the time, but now we have an amazing level of success where we just enjoy every moment.”
Upbeat, fun and infectious, ‘The Trouble With Boys’ dives into their love of uniquely British bands like The Kinks, ELO, Madness and The Beatles. It’s designed to make people feel good. It’s about remembering to be excited, care-free and in love. It’s a very Scouting For Girls album. “Being in a band almost feels like you’ve gone to Neverland,” grins Stride. “You never have to grow up.”
Wednesday 6th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £23*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
OVER 14s GIG ONLY (Under 16s must be accompanied by an over 18)
MUSIC:
Tom McGuire and the Brassholes
+support tbc
Tom McGuire & The Brassholes are an eclectic, modern soul-funk, 8 piece band from Glasgow, headed by lumberjack-attired soul bearer, Tom McGuire. The funky collective of “killer animals from hell”, consists of a colourful, hilarious bunch of wonderfully talented, animated young men. They provide energetic, bombastic funk and soul, imbibed with meaning.
The band earned their stripes on Sauchiehall and Buchanan Street as buskers during Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games, and have slowly been working their way up the staircase of success, becoming one of Scotland’s most vibrant live acts. With support slots including Craig Charles’ Funk + Soul Club, and views from their viral video “Ric Flair” achieving well over 550,000.
Their new album is out now.
Thursday 7th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Dg53XfKr94pOZcN4sGdIh?si=4JmQSUuVTY2tmmgdZIuv0w
https://open.spotify.com/track/2kaSDnN8iFdlaPvTAQmLh0?si=ER-4vOPeSvWMreDlIV0nBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs4p0GIrk0E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmKQijU-bGM
The band earned their stripes on Sauchiehall and Buchanan Street as buskers during Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games, and have slowly been working their way up the staircase of success, becoming one of Scotland’s most vibrant live acts. With support slots including Craig Charles’ Funk + Soul Club, and views from their viral video “Ric Flair” achieving well over 550,000.
Their new album is out now.
Thursday 7th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Box Office: 01896 756 852
Tickets: £10*
*booking fee applies
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Dg53XfKr94pOZcN4sGdIh?si=4JmQSUuVTY2tmmgdZIuv0w
https://open.spotify.com/track/2kaSDnN8iFdlaPvTAQmLh0?si=ER-4vOPeSvWMreDlIV0nBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs4p0GIrk0E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmKQijU-bGM
FAMILY EVENT: Family Silent Disco
Join us for huge Family Silent Disco at the wonderful MacArts Centre Galashiels!
Grab your headphones and sing and dance to all your favourite pop and dance-along classics!
We'll have lots more going on around the hall, please join the event page for all the info!
This event is recommended for ages 4+
All attendees must purchase ticket for entry.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
T&C Apply (see ticket page)
Saturday 9th November
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Tickets: £5
(Everyone must have a ticket!)
Box Office :
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Grab your headphones and sing and dance to all your favourite pop and dance-along classics!
We'll have lots more going on around the hall, please join the event page for all the info!
This event is recommended for ages 4+
All attendees must purchase ticket for entry.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
T&C Apply (see ticket page)
Saturday 9th November
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Tickets: £5
(Everyone must have a ticket!)
Box Office :
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
CLUB EVENT:
Silent Disco
(over 18s)
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 // £7 Students
£12 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 // £7 Students
£12 on door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Chris Wood
In a world of soundbites and distractions, Chris Wood is a truth seeker. His writing is permeated with love and wry intelligence, uplifting and challenging as he celebrates the sheer one-thing-after-anotherness of life. Tom Robinson and Chris Difford are fans while Stick In The Wheel and The Unthanks look to him as an influence. Winner of 6 BBC Folk Awards, he's played with The Royal Shakespeare Company and was a key member of The Imagined Village, along with Billy Bragg and Martin Carthy. A wise and soulful craftsman, his concerts are a cliché free zone.
“Chris Wood might be the Ken Loach of songwriting. Very political, but at the same time full of compassion, and he grows sharper and more acute with each passing album. He’s good, quite probably the very best we have today, and we need him more than ever.” - fRoots Magazine
Sunday 10th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
“Chris Wood might be the Ken Loach of songwriting. Very political, but at the same time full of compassion, and he grows sharper and more acute with each passing album. He’s good, quite probably the very best we have today, and we need him more than ever.” - fRoots Magazine
Sunday 10th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Box Office: 01896 756 852
MUSIC: Jill Jackson
Autumn 2019 sees Jill Jackson return to the live stage to perform an intimate acoustic show at Mac Arts to celebrate the critically acclaimed album ‘Are We There Yet?’ This will be a striped back show detailing the storytelling nature of the album and some behind scenes stories of the recording.
’ARE WE THERE YET?’ is lauded as Jackson’s best yet.
Recorded in Glasgow and produced by award winning producer Boo Hewerdine (Emily Barker and Eddi Reader) ‘Are We There Yet?’ features contributions from some of Scotland’s finest musicians.
Jackson is considered a contemporary Country Americana artist brimming with songs of beauty and depth. With an unabashed embrace of gleeful, melodic choruses delivered in Jill’s unmistakeable warm and heart-wrenching voice.
Friday 15th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 in advance
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
£12 on the door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
JILL JACKSON - ARE WE THERE YET?
“A superb album which has shades of Joni Mitchell. Very impressive.” **** Maverick Magazine
“Are We There Yet?’ shows she is no Nashville intimidator, bringing some Scotpop seasoning whilst showing off with some western swing guitar skills” 4/5 The Scotsman
“Class work on a fifth album that adds weight to her growing catalogue…..easy American Country swagger” ***** Louder Than War
’ARE WE THERE YET?’ is lauded as Jackson’s best yet.
Recorded in Glasgow and produced by award winning producer Boo Hewerdine (Emily Barker and Eddi Reader) ‘Are We There Yet?’ features contributions from some of Scotland’s finest musicians.
Jackson is considered a contemporary Country Americana artist brimming with songs of beauty and depth. With an unabashed embrace of gleeful, melodic choruses delivered in Jill’s unmistakeable warm and heart-wrenching voice.
Friday 15th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 in advance
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
£12 on the door
Box Office: 01896 756 852
JILL JACKSON - ARE WE THERE YET?
“A superb album which has shades of Joni Mitchell. Very impressive.” **** Maverick Magazine
“Are We There Yet?’ shows she is no Nashville intimidator, bringing some Scotpop seasoning whilst showing off with some western swing guitar skills” 4/5 The Scotsman
“Class work on a fifth album that adds weight to her growing catalogue…..easy American Country swagger” ***** Louder Than War
MUSIC: Countess of Fife + support from The Trama Dolls
FAY FIFE singer and creative force of the Rezillos sings, writes and plays keys with her alternative country outfit THE COUNTESS OF FIFE.
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE began as a writing project in Edinburgh 2 & ½ yrs ago by Fay Fife, Rezillos/Revillos and Lord Mcdowall of influential post punk country outfit ‘So You Think You're A Cowboy’.
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE are now focusing on live shows as well as recording their first album. THE COUNTESS OF FIFE draws from country, punk, early R'n'B, soul, surf and gospel.
“The Cramps crossed with Johnny Cash".
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE comprises of
Fay Fife, singer, songwriter, keys;
Lord Mcdowall, guitarist, co-songwriter, backing vocalist.
They are joined by Lady Nora Noonan, drums & backing vox and Thaddeus G Pycroft bass.
Saturday 23rd November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 General Admission
£5 Students
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE began as a writing project in Edinburgh 2 & ½ yrs ago by Fay Fife, Rezillos/Revillos and Lord Mcdowall of influential post punk country outfit ‘So You Think You're A Cowboy’.
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE are now focusing on live shows as well as recording their first album. THE COUNTESS OF FIFE draws from country, punk, early R'n'B, soul, surf and gospel.
“The Cramps crossed with Johnny Cash".
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE comprises of
Fay Fife, singer, songwriter, keys;
Lord Mcdowall, guitarist, co-songwriter, backing vocalist.
They are joined by Lady Nora Noonan, drums & backing vox and Thaddeus G Pycroft bass.
Saturday 23rd November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 General Admission
£5 Students
MUSIC: Wrest // Dead Electric
Wrest are a Scottish indie band making music from Edinburgh's Old Town. The sound combines soaring guitars with layered lyrics and heartfelt melodies, with songs reminiscent of bands like Frightened Rabbit, The National and We Were Promised Jetpacks.
Building on previous critically acclaimed projects, Wrest were reborn in 2018, with their lead single Adventurers kicking off the launch of their highly acclaimed debut album, Coward of Us All."
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Wrest head to Mac Arts, Galashiels, as part of a nationwide tour in support of their debut album Coward of Us All.
Released on 30th May 2019, the album was quickly picked up by BBC Radio, The Sun, The National and other press. Parallels with Frightened Rabbit, The National and The Twilight Sad have led to a passionate and rapidly-growing fan-base in the weeks since the launch, both at home and overseas.
Following a strong word-of-mouth reaction, and with sold-out shows in Edinburgh, Glasgow and even as far afield as Shetland, the band has quickly become one of Scotland's most exciting emerging live acts.
With support from Indie Shoegaze Glasgow lads, Dead Electric.
Over 14s (under 16s must be accompanied)
Friday 29th November
Time: 8pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 advance // £10 on the door
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MUSIC: Elephant Sessions // support tbc
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: £10* advance
£12 on door
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01896 756 852
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
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
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:
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
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
