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A Greenock musician says he and his bandmates were ‘ecstatic’ to secure a slot at Scotland’s biggest musical festival as they were crowned…

An Inverclyde man’s band has scooped a major prize after impressive a panel of judges in a prestigious BBC contest.

Ahead of hosting BBC Scotland's Burns Night 2024 featuring Kyle Falconer, Alistair Heather talks about his relationship with Robert Burns

A Glasgow artist has spoken out about taking "some major wins" in the last year as they look to the future..

As 2023 draws to a close BBC Scotland has a stocking full of festive goodies across television and radio to entertain audiences over the holidays. A traditional mix of heart-warming and uplifting stories, laughs, festive warmth and musical treats will be served up alongside opportunities for reflection, making BBC Scotland the perfect Christmas companion and

“It’s been brilliant, it’s not been this busy in years” said reveller Robbie Poleson as thousands packed into Holmsgarth for the highly anticipated sold-out gig. There were concerns earlier in the day that the weather would dampen the spirits, but luckily the rain soon...

WHEN the Glasgow-based rapper Bemz, aka Jubemi Iyiku, was trying to find a name for his daughter, he found himself swiping on what he described as…

Hip-hop artist Bemz explains the role that Stranraer played in shaping both him and his music.

A MUSICIAN originally from Shetland has reached the final four of a national BBC competition. Queen of Harps, or Anise Pearson, was one of eight acts in the running for BBC Introducing’s Scottish Act of the Year 2023 prize, which aims to shine a light on upcoming music...

A MUSICIAN mixing rap, spoken word and harp who grew up in Shetland has been selected from more than 500 entrants to be shortlisted for a prestigious national BBC prize. Anise Pearson, who is now living in Edinburgh and goes by the name of Queen of Harps, is one of eight acts...