1 PROGRESS to YES. It’s the Aberdeen Independence Movement Conference today with all the gang back together – The National, WFI, Believe in Scotland, Bella Caledonia, Broadcasting Scotland, English Scots for Yes, Radical Independence Campaign, Scottish Greens, SNP Socialists and many more.
The speaker line up is awesome, the one and only Richard Walker himself, Aamer Anwar, Hannah Bardell, Iona Fyfe, KaranAdam MSP, Kirsty Blackman , Maggie Chapman, Alyn Smith, Kat Cary, Rhiannon Spear and loads more including moi! The conference is at the Athens Hotel Aberdeen, today from 10 until 6pm. Visit www.aim.scot for all the chat. See you there!
2 THE Gulps, Alan McGee’s latest signing are playing a headline gig at Glasgow’s Hug and Pint this week, the tour is in support of the bands latest single King Of The Disco. The Gulps were discovered by the late great Steve Strange and they are excellent. This Thursday, 7.30pm tickets available for £10 at www.ents24.com Follow the band on the socials @thegulps
3 NANCY Clench, the independence movement’s favourite drag queen, is on today! She is returning to the comedy stage with her new show, showcasing the cream of the crop of Scottish comedy talent. Join her as she gets together with some of her comedy pals for a night of laughs and fun. Nancy will be joined by Scot Squad and Dregs star, Susan Riddell, as well as the big man himself – Gary Little. Doors open from 6pm. Tickets available at skiddle.com/e/36070269
4 THE Big Feed is back! Scotland’s biggest selection of independent street food traders, live music, face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon twisting and full event bar all in the south of Glasgow. Still only £2 entry and weans and dugs are free. And our NHS wonderful NHS staff receive free entry too. Today from 12-7pm, 249 Govan road, Glasgow.
5 AS part of Perth Festival of the Arts there is a new festival weekend, featuring the best up and coming solo artists and bands in Scotland. The event will take place in a large marquee at Perth Concert Hall Plaza so get ready for two days of gigs showcasing the best of Scottish talent.
Festival goers can enjoy one of Perth’s most exciting musical exports, the underground pop band Parliamo as well as Perthshire singer-songwriter Angus Munro and National favourite Amy Papiransky will be making her first appearance at Perth Festival. Just announced and added to the line-up is the creative and singer-songwriter Alex Amor and Edinburgh and Fife-based singer-songwriter Shorthouse. Free but you need to book in advance at www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/scotland-trending-festival
6 EDINBURGH gets a fancy schmancy new pop-up cocktail bar at Harvey Nicks this summer. The Cocktail Mafia on the fourth floor is being launched by the team behind The Raging Bull on Lothian Road. It promises to ooze glamour and elegance with a cheeky wee theatrical flair. My mouth is watering at the promise of a Watermelon Tommy amongst some great tunes and summer vibes. Get down on it Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm
7 LAST but not least, head down to Moffat today for the fantastic Eden Festival. Set in the stunning Raehills Meadows and hosting 10 different stages featuring Supergrass, Basement Jaxx, Coolio, Craig Charles, The Mouse Outfit, drum and bass veteran Roni Size and more. It’s a family friendly festival with a kids arena, circus tent, drive in cinema, comedy, cabaret and workshops, as well as a feast of performers, artworks and games.
Tickets and the info all available at www.edenfestival.co.uk
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