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There was a new name on the Dundee nightclub scene 40 years ago when Fat Sam's opened in South Ward Road in December 1983.

The story of the Glasgow venue loved by Paolo Nutini, Oasis and more.

Two years after its closure, the beloved Dundee record store remains a fixture in many people's hearts and minds.

A new eight-part BBC Sounds podcast charts the highs and lows of Scotland's biggest music festival.

Fat Sam’s: Did you hang out in this legendary Dundee nightclub? Updated: February 8, 2021, 12:02 pm © RON CATHRO Dundee band The View performed at the citys Fat Sams Live. Legendary nightclub Fat Sam’s has dominated Dundee’s nightlife for almost 40 years. Gayle Ritchie digs out some old photos and uncovers tales from the vaults including Phillip Schofield being a Fatties regular and the night rock wildman Pete Doherty was given an earbashing from supermodel Kate Moss. Fat Sam’s revolut...

Covid 19 coronavirus: Kiwi concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for international artists 18 Dec, 2020 11:24 PM 3 minutes to read A promoter is calling for "luxury" quarantine for stars touring New Zealand, including Sir Elton John. Photo / Paul Taylor A promoter is calling for "luxury" quarantine for stars touring New Zealand, including Sir Elton John. Photo / Paul Taylor NZ Herald The Kiwi promoter in charge of New Zealand tours from Elton John, Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi says hes "fru...

Kerry Marshall/Getty Images The man who brought Elton John to New Zealand wants to run private quarantine centres for international rock acts. A Kiwi promoter behind New Zealand tours by Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi and Alice Cooper is frustrated the Government has not taken up his proposal to bring international rock acts to the country through a private, luxury quarantine process. Phil Sprey of Capital C: Concerts wants to charter a private plane to fly household names to New Zealand and quarant...

Fleetwood Mac performing at Spark Arena in September 2019. An events sector leader has called for “luxury” self-isolation for rock acts to help New Zealands ailing live music industry as the incoming arts minister is warned major redundancies are ahead. Incoming Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni has been warned in a ministerial briefing that the broader cultural sector could face 11,000 job losses due to Covid-19. Events sector leaders have called for more border exempti...