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LIVE @ MAREEL

At Mareel, we love listening to live music and the venue has been specifically designed with great acoustics in mind. We have an excellent selection of events lined up in the Auditorium and other spaces in Mareel, and this booklet highlights everything currently confirmed for this month and beyond.

*Please be aware that some details in this booklet may be subject to change.

Tickets are available via Shetland Box Office @ Mareel & Islesburgh Community Centre T: 01595 745555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org

CAFÉ BAR

At the Café Bar in Mareel we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, rustic dishes and refreshments - the perfect accompaniment to a day out at Mareel. The Café Bar plays host to regular events which are free to attend, from live music to DJs, the details of which you can find in this booklet.

MAREEL OPENING HOURSSun - Thu: 10am - 11pmFri - Sat: 10am - 1am

BONHOGA GALLERY

Shetland Arts presentsSIXTIES REVISITED by Dennis CouttsSATURDAY 18 JANUARY – SUNDAY 2 MARCHAn exhibition of fascinating black & white images from 1960’s Shetland.

Shetland Arts presentsORA BLU by Louise SchmidSATURDAY 8 MARCH – SUNDAY 20 APRILAn exhibition exploring the symbiotic alliances between art and sustainable development.PUBLIC OPENING SAT 8 MAR, 11AM – 1PM

THE GARRISON THEATRE

Shetland County Drama presentsTHE SHETLAND COUNTY DRAMAFESTIVAL 2014MONDAY 10 - THURSDAY 13 MARCHThe 64th festival promises to offer a wide range of entertainment.

Shetland Folk Society presentsSHETLAND YOUNG FIDDLER OF THEYEAR 2014 FRIDAY 25 & SATURDAY 26 APRILRunning since 1992 & open to all under 16s across Shetland.

Shetland Arts Development Agency manages Mareel, the Garrison Theatre & Bonhoga Gallery. We also develop and promote a year round programme of film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts & dance events.

We do this because we want to see Shetland celebrated as a place where inspiration & innovation are valued; where people want to live, work & study; and we want the full social & economic potential of the islands to be achieved.

Shetland Arts is supported by Creative Scotland and core funded by the Shetland Charitable Trust. Shetland Arts is a registered charity (SCO37082).

SINGERS & SONGWRITERS NIGHTSUNDAY 9 MARCH, FROM 7pmMonthly Singers & Songwriters Night with performances from great local acts plus an open mic session. Takes place in the Main Auditorium via Café Bar entrance. For regular updates on the Singers & Songwriters Nights, join the Shetland Singers and Songwriters Group on Facebook.

MONTHLYFILM QUIZTUESDAY 11 MARCH,FROM 7.30pmFor film buffs and novices alike. A small prize will be awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest scores. Max team size: 6 people. Quiz takes place in the Main Auditorium via Café Bar entrance.*£5 per table to enter, pre-booked via Shetland Box Office.

CAFÉ BAROPENING HOURS

Sun - Thu 10am - 11pm Fri - Sat 10am - 1am

CAFÉ BAREVENTS FREE*

MIXOLOGY@MAREELEVERY FIRST & THIRDFRIDAY OF THE MONTH.*Every Friday night we mix up a selection of delicious cocktails and mocktails for you to sample. And every first & third Friday of the month is Mixology@Mareel, where you can enjoy these delicious drinks while listening to some great mixes of chill-out tunes from our house DJs John Collins & DJ Lyall.

*except 7 March & 2 & 16 May, due to events inthe Main Auditorium.

EATING & DRINKING Every penny you spend in Mareel helps Shetland Arts generate income to invest in our venues, events, exhibitions, and arts development in Shetland. So when you buy something to eat or drink from us you don’t just get refreshed - you feed the hunger for great arts venues and activity in Shetland.

THANK YOU!

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The UK’s number 1 tribute to

KINGS OF LEONsupport: THE DIRTY LEMONS

Live at Mareel

SATURDAY 1 MARCHDoors: 7.30pm, Start: 8pm

Tickets £15

A KLUB REVOLUTION EVENTwww.klubrevolution.com

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SUNDAY 16 MARCH AT 15:00& THURSDAY 20 MARCH AT 19:00

Skilfully adapted for the stage War Horse was an instant hit when it opened at the National Theatre back in 2007. Packed with moving music and songs, this hugely inventive production features breathtaking life sized horse puppets by South Africa’s acclaimed Handspring Puppet Company. An international smash hit, War Horse has been seen by more than four million people worldwide.

Battery Park Records in association with Shetland Arts presents

WEATHER STATIONSEXHIBITION LAUNCH & MUSICAL TOUR OF MAREEL

WED 5 & THU 6 MARCHTours starting at 7.30pm & 8.30pm in Mareel Foyer

Shetland College HNC music students present their latestcompositions - all inspired by our relationship with the weather.Follow the students through the building as they perform sevennew pieces live. Discover some of the hidden wonders ofMareel on a journey through different moods, styles andweather conditions.

This will constitute the official launch of the Weather Stations Exhibition where another seven original pieces will be presented via various listening posts around Mareel. The exhibition will run until the end of March.

Tickets £5/£4 (Limited availability, advance booking recommended)

£16 / £13

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Presented byBEYOND in association withATLANTIC EDGE MUSIC

SATURDAY 15 MARCHDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pm

Fans of the the Saw Doctors have been lamenting the fact that the band have been taking a break, but now to temporarily fill that gap, two of the band members, vocalist Leo Moran and bassist/saxophonist Anthony Thistlethwaite, have struck out on their own as a duo.

Tickets £15

CREATIVEINDUSTRIES

INFORMATION EVENTFRIDAY 14 MARCH, 1pm - 3pm

This is a chance to find out about developments within the Creative Industry sector in Shetland while you have a bite to eat. Among the

speakers there will be representatives from Shetland College UHI, NB Communication Ltd, Laurence Odie Knitwear, Business Gateway, and

Atlantic Edge Music Services.

To book your place please email/phone: Alicia Hunter or Fiona Mercer at Skills Development Scotland on 01595 695791, alicia.hunter@sds.co.uk & fiona.mercer@sds.co.uk

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Shetland Music Festival Committee presents

SHETLAND SCHOOLS’

MUSIC FESTIVAL70TH ANNIVERSARY

2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the Shetland Schools’ Music Festival. This year will be a primary school festival

and will include a packed programme of adjudicated music classes, performances and workshops.

There will also be 3 concerts:

16 – 20 MARCH

GRAND OPENING - 70TH

ANNIVERSARY CONCERTSUNDAY 16 MARCH

YOUNG MUSICIANOF THE YEARWEDNESDAY 19 MARCH

GALA CONCERTTHURSDAY 20 MARCH

All concerts are:Doors: 6.30pm, Start: 7pm

Tickets: £6 / £4

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SUNDAY 23 MARCHDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmCatriona & Olov met in 2002 when Väsen and Fiddlers’ Bid shared a concert in Stockholm. A new sound was experienced that had to be explored further! They have toured extensively in recent years with their unique collaboration of Scottish harp and Swedish nyckelharpa. The two harpists have developed a common core, combining experience of different traditions with a drive to energise and inspire.

£16 / £14

“UTTERLY RESHAPES OUR PERCEPTION OF THE INSTRUMENTS’ POTENTIAL…A RADIANT EXCURSION INTO UNCHARTED TERRAIN.”- IRISH TIMES

CATRIONA MCKAY& OLOV JOHANSSON

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THURSDAY27 MARCHDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmStraight from the research field to the stage! Academics take a break from their normal work to entertain audiences with some stand up comedy. Bright Club is the freshest thing in stand-up - an academic comedy cocktail synthesised for your entertainment and enlightenment. Their unique twist of pun-fact variety show blends comedy and research with diverse subjects ranging from Art to Zoology.Tickets: £10 (Over 18’s only)

BRIGHTCLUB

NORTHCOMEDY

SHOW“AUTHORITATIVELY

ORIGINAL AND BRILLIANTLYENTERTAINING”

[CITATION NEEDED]

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Multiple Sclerosis Society Shetland presents

STRIP MS:Helping to Strip Away the Problems of Living with MSSaturday 5 AprilDoors: 8pm, Start: 8.30pmAll proceeds will be donated to MS Society Shetland. With a lineup featuring ska band Bombskare, and local folk rock band The Revellers, plus some fun and cheeky charity events including a striptease (to underwear) by group Different Strokes, a fundraising charity wax, and a raffle. £15

Ragged Wood Promotions in association withShetland Arts present

MARTIN SIMPSONFriday 23 MayDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmAcknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin has been a professional musician for 35 years. He has been nominated an astounding 26 times in the 12 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He has twice won musician of the year, and also won two awards for 2008 album Prodigal Son. £16 / £14

Shetland Arts presents

BARBARA DICKSON& RAB NOAKESSunday 8 JuneDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmPlaying a wonderful blend of folk songs, classic pop influences and self written favourites, Barbara and Rab recall their early years playing in Scottish folk clubs and concert halls. Rab’s continuing reputation as one of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters and Barbara’s skills as an interpreter of new and traditional songs provide an enviable platform for this unique show. £22

Shetland Arts presents

YVES LAMBERT TRIOWednesday 11 JuneAfter 26 years as a member of La Bottine Souriante, Yves Lambert, with his partners Olivier Rondeau and Tommy Gauthier, have since 2010 presented a trio with a new sound that offers unusual brilliance and a distinctive personality. The Yves Lambert Trio shows how traditional music continually reinvents itself in the modern context. Music lovers will discover the work of master craftsmen who make traditional music accessible. £18 / £16

Shetland Arts presents

EDDI READERTuesday 15 JulyFrom the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all forms of song. Whilst the perfection of her technique is widely acknowledged, what sets her apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. £22

Ragged Wood Promotions in association withShetland Arts present

DECLAN O’ROURKEFriday 25 JulyDoors: 7pm, Start: 7.30pmClassy contemporary Dublin singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke’s honey-deep vocals were previously heard in the isles as part of the 2012 Transatlantic Sessions show. O’Rourke will draw on material from his three solo records, Since Kyabram, Big Bad Beautiful World and Mag Pai Zai. The 37-year-old’s work has been covered by a host of big name acts including Paul Weller, who described the song Galileo (Someone Like You) as “possibly the greatest song written in the last 30 years.” £16 / £14

Shetland Arts presents

FIDDLE FRENZY 20143 – 10 AugustFiddle Frenzy is Shetland Arts’ week long Fiddle School and celebration of traditional Shetland musical culture. An opportunity to learn the secrets of Shetland Fiddle from a range of experienced tutors, explore the thriving musical traditions of our unique and beautiful islands, or simply be part of our Festival Week which is packed with a range of classes, trips and evening concerts.

PACKAGE DEALS:FULL FRENZY: £400 / £300 [classes & concerts]HALF FRENZY: £325 / £250 [classes only]

UPCOMINGEVENTS 2014

FRIDAY 7 MARCHRODDY HART & THE LONESOME FIRE p6

16 - 20 MARCH70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHETLAND SCHOOLS’MUSIC FESTIVAL p8

SUNDAY 23 MARCHCATRIONA MCKAY &OLOV JOHANSSON p9

FRIDAY 14 MARCHCREATIVE INDUSTRIES INFORMATION EVENT p7

SATURDAY 15 MARCHLEO & ANTOOF THE SAW DOCTORS p7

THURSDAY 27 MARCHBRIGHT CLUB SCOTLANDCOMEDY SHOW p10

SATURDAY 1 MARCHKINGS OF LYON p4

WED 5 & THU 6 MARCHWEATHER STATIONS p5

MARCHCAFÉ BAR EVENTS p3

16 & 20 MARCHWAR HORSE p5

@ MAREEL & ISLESBURGH COMMUNITY CENTREwww.shetlandboxoffice.org T: 01595 745555

MARCH AT A GLANCE

SHETLAND ARTS PRESENTS

SCREENPLAY29 AUGUST – 7 SEPTEMBER

Shetland’s annual film festivalcurated by Linda Ruth Williams

& Mark Kermode.

WORDPLAY13 – 16 NOVEMBER

Shetland Arts’ annual book festival.