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Pendulum swing in to join headliners at RockNess

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:20:00 GMT

PENDULUM have been announced as the latest big-name act to grace the stages at Rockness 2010.

Two Kilmarnock bands reach talent contest final

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

KILMARNOCK’S music scene scored a tremendous double when two local bands made it through to the regional finals of Live and Unsigned.

Kilmarnock music fan aims for Scottish Alternative Music awards

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MUSIC student Richy Muirhead hasn’t wasted any time since his triumphant return from his MTV Fan Walker duties in Germany in November.

Leftfield return after a decade to play RockNess

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:52:00 GMT

LEFTFIELD are returning to Scotland to play at this year's RockNess festival on the banks of Loch Ness.

Wickerman Festival searches for unsigned talent for TV ad

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:08:00 GMT

SOME of the best songs would never have been heard if it wasn’t for the power of television advertising.

Kilmarnock singer unveils her new band

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A KILMARNOCK popstar-in-the-making is hoping to hit the big time with her new group after handpicking her bandmates!

Early-bird discounts available for Darvel Music Festival

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TIME is running out to get your hands on discounted tickets for the Darvel Music Festival.

Summer festival acts announced

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:00 GMT

THE first headline acts have been confirmed for two of Scotland’s summer music festivals.

Duelling Winos help Teenage Cancer Trust

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:29:00 GMT

IT’S not often that confrontational drunks are a welcome sight to young people but these guys are changing all that.

Trashcan Sinatras will headline Kilmarnock’s festive fun

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

KILMARNOCK’S very own Trashcan Sinatras are to headline a festive weekend of music and entertainment as the town brings the curtain down on Homecoming Scotland year.

Kilmarnock band all set for their TV debut

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A KILMARNOCK band is making their television debut this Saturday on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks Music Show.

The Empathy are kings of Ayrshire

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

CROWD-PLEASERS The Empathy were on fire at Friday’s EP Music Battle of the Bands final and were worthy winners.

Nightclub for Kilmarnock under-18s opens up

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A VENUE for teenage clubbers is to open in Kilmarnock.

Radio 1 presents Biffy Clyro live from Kilmarnock

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ROCKERS Biffy Clyro performed live to the nation on Radio One last week – from the comfort of drummer Ben Johnston’s Kilmarnock living room.

Rising music stars play Kilmarnock's Monkey Bar

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

TWO of Scotland’s fastest rising musical stars were in Kilmarnock on Saturday to play to an enthusiastic crowd at the Monkey Bar.

Kilmarnock Concert Brass hails new chapter

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IT is the end of an era for Kilmarnock Concert Brass and a new chapter in its history is about to begin.

Bands prepare to do battle in Kilmarnock's Monkey Bar

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE EP Music Battle of the Bands culminates in a five-way fight for the prize next Friday, September 25.

Loudoun Castle to host Retrofest 2010

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RETROFEST 2010 will be staged at Loudoun Castle.

Retrofest is a hit at Loudoun Castle

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THOUSANDS of pop-picking punters bopped ‘til they dropped at the weekend’s Retrofest bash at Loudoun Castle.

Loudoun Castle gears up to host Retrofest

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IT’S party time on a grand scale at Loudoun Castle this weekend with the sights and sounds of the 80s ready to rock the entire Irvine Valley.