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The National
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Talent to hit Perth for 'Scotland's biggest street party'
The event is being described as a testament to the 'enduring importance of live performance in Scottish cultural life'. Designed in part by Cathie Boyd, who created Sound To Sea for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, 125 Live! will unfold in an immersive format across three live stages stretching from Perth Concert Hall Plaza to Perth Theatre Courtyard. The headline act for the anniversary street party, which will mark Perth Theatre's 125th anniversary and Perth Concert Hall's 20th birthday, is Walt Disco, the glam-pop sensation whose debut album earned Scottish Album of the Year and AIM Independent Album of the Year nominations. The six-piece band, which includes three Perth-raised members, have performed at Glastonbury, Latitude, Austin City Limits, and SXSW festivals as well as opening for acts such as Simple Minds, Duran Duran and Primal Scream. The show will open with a spectacular Highland welcome as members of Perth & District Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major Alistair M Duthie, perform from the Perth Concert Hall roof. Other acts include Perthshire piper Ross Ainslie (below) and the Sanctuary Band, Skye trad and electronic duo Valtos, Scottish swing and big band That Swing Sensation, and Scottish DJ Jack David. The city's Mill Street will be crammed with food stalls and bars creating a festival atmosphere at the heart of Perth. The show will culminate in an audiovisual display which will see the surrounding buildings displaying Catalonian visual artist Alba Corral's live projection mapping and award-winning designer Will Potts's light display, celebrating both the venues' rich history and their future. READ MORE: 'Absolutely crazy': Scottish jazz artist scores new film by Hollywood director There is also a programme of free daytime activities for families. Christopher Glasgow, director of Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, said: 'What's particularly exciting about this lineup is how it showcases the incredible talent that continues to emerge from Perth and the surrounding area. 'We have a wonderful mix from big names like Walt Disco, who despite their international success have never actually performed on their hometown stage, to artists like Ross Ainslie who played at the opening of Perth Concert Hall 20 years ago and performs regularly in the venues. 'It's a testament to the creative spirit of this city that we can fill three stages with such diverse, world-class talent with many having roots right here in Perth.' The events take place on September 6 and 7.
West Australian
09-07-2025
- West Australian
All About INDIA, a special free event
The colour and contrasts, the sounds and stories brought to life in a special free India event. Stephen Scourfield, Travel Editor of The West Australian and The Sunday Times, will share his experiences over many years in India. He has travelled to most parts of India, and has a deep understanding of and love for the country. Stephen has also led many tours for his readers to India. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held at the premises of the Consulate General of India, Perth. It is presented in partnership by West Travel Club and the Consulate General of India, Perth. INSPIRATION Stephen will talk about his experiences over many years in many parts of India, bringing the country in all its facets to life through his colourful writing, storytelling and photographic images. INFORMATION The presentation will also focus on information and practicalities. + The Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur). How to see the best of Rajasthan, and what places to add on. + Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Alleppey and the Kerala Backwaters, Kochi and the Western Ghats). + Travel on trains (the Maharajas' Express, Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels, Royal India trains, Golden Chariot). + On the water (river cruising on the Ganges and coastal cruises). + The wildlife of the north-east, travelling to the Indian Himalayas, Mumbai and the north-west. YOUR QUESTIONS Stephen and the Consulate General of India staff will answer your questions. YOUR TAKEAWAY Guests will leave with information and contacts to help plan and book a visit to India. Consulate General of India, Perth Floor 6, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth (opposite Perth Concert Hall) There is undercover parking at Perth Concert Hall and outdoor parking between that and the river, in the big Terrace Road carpark. The Blue, Green and Purple CAT buses all have routes along St Georges Terrace. Tuesday, July 29, 4pm to 6pm. This is a free event, but places are limited and guests need to book a free ticket. Registration closes at noon on Friday, July 25. Follow the QR code or go to the consulate's booking site. The event is from 4pm to 6pm. 4pm to 4.30pm: Entry, registration and informal welcome. 4.30pm to 5.30pm: Welcome by Consul General, and Stephen Scourfield presents India. 5.30pm to 6pm: Q&A and refreshments.
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Louis Smith Heading to Scotland in 2026 for Jukebox Idols Tour
Former Olympic gymnast, Strictly Come Dancing champion and Masked Dancer winner Louis Smith MBE has announced he is joining Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones in the cast of Jukebox Idols, the new song & dance spectacular for 2026. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The nationwide tour will play 29 dates next year, landing at Perth Concert Hall on 2nd June and Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre on 28th June. Brought to you by the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols is a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the '50s and '60s' biggest music icons that celebrates the era-defining music that poured from jukeboxes around the globe to create the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alongside Nadiya and The Overtones, Louis will be joining a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock 'n' roll their way throughout the ultimate jukebox show, bringing to life the show-stopping hits from legends such as Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown and many more - a song and dance spectacle for music lovers everywhere. The Jukebox Idols tour will play dates in Perth and Glasgow in 2026 Louis Smith became one of Britain's sporting superstars after winning medals at three separate Olympic Games. He shot to fame at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 by winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse, before winning silver medals at both the London 2012 and Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. After the London 2012 Olympics, Louis took part in and won that year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, lifting the coveted Glitterball trophy with his professional dance partner Flavia Cacace. In 2021 he was crowned winner of The Masked Dancer. Louis was then awarded the honour of MBE in the 2013 New Year Honours for his services to gymnastics. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following his success on Strictly, Louis returned to the stage to star in the hit dance shows Rip It Up The '50s, Rip It The '60s and Rip It Up the '70sbetween 2017 and 2019. Jukebox Idols - (l-r) Louis Smith, Nadiya Bychkova and The Overtones. Looking ahead to the tour, Smith said, 'I love dancing, so I'm truly thrilled to be joining the cast for the Jukebox Idols tour next year, and relishing the challenge. Every night during the Rip It Up tours I'd tell people that those shows are the hardest thing I have ever done – even harder than competing at the Olympics and Strictly. I'm not sure anyone ever believed me, but I was telling the truth! 'Seriously, I can't wait to join Nadiya and The Overtones on tour. We're going to have a blast bringing this show to theatres across the UK. We'll see everybody on the dance floor.' Nadiya Bychkova, originally from Ukraine, is a two-time World Champion and European Champion in Ballroom and Latin '10' Dance, winning in 2014 and 2015. She is also a multiple-time Slovenian Ballroom and Latin Champion and has participated in the Bosnian version of Strictly Come Dancing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following her success, in 2017, she was invited to join the UK's cast of professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, and has since partnered EastEnders star Davood Ghadami, Blue's Lee Ryan, professional footballer David James, TV presenter Dan Walker, Bros' Matt Goss and Olympian Tom Dean. In 2021, Nadiya co-headlined the first show to reopen the London Palladium after the pandemic, Here Come The Boys, alongside fellow Strictly professionals Aljaž Škorjanec , Graziano Di Prima, Nikita Kuzmin and Pasha Kovalev, before touring the show across the UK in the summer of 2022. Nadiya then co-headlined successful UK tours Once Upon A Time (2023) and Behind The Magic (2024). Known for their exquisite vocals, pitch perfect harmonies and effortless dance moves, The Overtones are the perfect mix of originality and classic nostalgia, making them one of the UK's most in demand live acts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Comprising of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James and Mike Crawshaw, the group has achieved multi-platinum record sales over the past decade, releasing six studio albums and enjoying twelve sold-out UK tours, firmly establishing them as one of the UK's most popular and prolific live acts. After headlining many of the UK's most prestigious venues, including The London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall, The Overtones have also performed at incredible events such as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace and singing to over one million people at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Perth's iconic spots feature in indie film
A Perth-based filmmaker is set to premiere his indie-punk thriller film 'Skeleton Girls. A Kidnapped Society' at the Perth Revelation International Film Festival in July. PRIFF is an 11-day event that showcases more than 200 international films and is a 'fierce advocate for adventurous independent cinema and Australian screen culture'. It includes Skeleton Girls, follows Anna Kaiser who is on the run after a fatal incident and pursed by 24-hour TV. Your local paper, whenever you want it. As events unfold Anna finds herself drawn into the dark underbelly of a world populated by girl gangs and louts. It is directed and written by Bedford local Richard Eames, who co-created it with wife Helena who juggled multiple roles behind the scenes. 'She's also produced it, but also was kind of the art director, the production designer, and set designer — and a lot of other things as well,' Eames said. The gang marching through a set called 'Rats Nest'. Credit: Supplied 'I'm very much into experimental film, indie movies and cult films, films that just have a strong voice and aesthetic and try to do things differently. 'That's what inspired me to make something like the kind of work I like to watch. 'The film is very much about where the world is and is heading … it explores a lot of issues of polarisation, and this feeling of the world being pushed into conflicts.' Alla Malakhitova, who plays Anna Kaiser, with director Richard Eames and cinematographer Meredith Lindsay. Credit: skel The feature was filmed over nine months and was finished off with a lengthy post-production period which involved adding animation and VFX. The 107-minute film is entirely shot in WA and features many of Perth's most recognisable backdrops, from West Leederville's semi-industrial streets and Oxford Street Reserve to grungy inner-city laneways such as Wolf Lane. The team even managed to get permission from Perth Concert Hall to use a secret tunnel underneath St Georges Terrace. 'It was 100 per cent self-financed. Just years of hard work, sacrifice and living very frugally to save the funds,' Eames said. 'Even when I thought I had enough money, we blew through the budget, so I had to go back to work to fund the next bit of filming. 'We had a lot of people involved who were just really passionate about it and contributed their time either for free or at reduced rates.' According to the Revelation festival, Skeleton Girls plays 'like the mutant off-spring of Run Lola Run, Suburbia, Subway, Repo Man and Green Room, all shot through with a bold, luminescent palette, and driven by a punk and post punk score'. 'Our film really feels at home in that festival, and it just so happens to be a local festival as well, and they've been just really supportive of the film and what we were trying to do, and just really understand the vibe and the voice of the film, so we're really excited to be a part of the festival this year,' Eames said. Anna Kaiser digs deeper. Credit: Supplied The film will be shown on Thursday, July 10, at 8.10pm and Saturday, July 12, at 9.10pm at the Luna Cinema in Leederville. Tickets can be purchased via movietkts.
The Courier
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Fife composer on building businesses to fuel his musical ambitions
Newburgh composer and entrepreneur Matthew Rooke has been in the creative arts for more than 40 years. He has worked on various international and national theatre productions and was an orchestrator for big budget Netflix film Outlaw King. He founded Matthew Rooke Music & Generals Yard in 1997 to promote his music and theatre work. Since then he has founded and contributed to several companies and start-ups to sustain his creative pursuits. He was the first music fellow for Perth Concert Hall in 2010 and has been an honorary professor of music and theatre at St Andrews University since 2017. Matthew answered our questions on his biggest struggles, achievements and more. The arts world is driven by passion but to sustain a career in the creative industries You have to become an entrepreneur and administrator to survive. My early career advice is to work on as many projects as possible, no matter how lowly they might seem. That is how people get to know you. You never really know what is coming next and so much comes down to chance. As a composer and orchestrator my work has been performed by leading orchestras here and in the US. I've worked on major Hollywood films such as Outlaw King and When Fish Begin To Crawl. My parents were truly supportive and encouraged me to do things and go to places that they wouldn't have dreamed of for themselves. There have been a number of inspirational and supportive people who have guided me. Self-help is crucial. I've always run other businesses alongside my musical career to provide financial stability. The very best advice I received was from FSB when I was running a million-pound turnover theatre business. A specialist tax adviser helped me make the case for altering the VAT structure that I had inherited, resulting in reclaiming almost 100% of the VAT that we incurred instead of only 50%. Back in 2000 I set up a company which was going to record guided tours for heritage sites for mobile phones. We were told that the files would be too big to download and so we had to give up. Meanwhile there was a company which was using the same model as we proposed but for video. That company was Netflix. The moral is don't automatically assume someone else knows your business better than you do just because you are starting out. I've built a succession of successful start-up businesses that have enabled me to keep working in the arts and leisure sector for over 40 years and raise a family. You have to shop around for the very best deals possible and drive out unnecessary costs, while keeping a focus on quality. I want to develop high quality holiday provision especially for people and families where there are people with physical disabilities. The offer is still too limited and there is unmet demand from people. The government is making it very difficult for holiday lets and the business which benefit from it. They have singled out this sector for a more onerous tax regime. A level playing field will help spur further investment and growth.
