Edinburgh Fringe 2025
From disco dance hall parties for under-fives to adults-only late-night cabaret shows, there truly is something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival. John Scott shares his 2025 highlights.
Live Music
Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Tour
STEVE HACKETT ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS IN OCTOBER 2024 British based fans will be able to experience the Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Tour in the UK during October 2024.
Yes – The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
John Scott goes to see classic progressive rockers Yes at The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project
John Scott continues his journey around Edinburgh fringe and checks out Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project
Edinburgh Fringe Day 6 – IL WOL DANG
As the Edinburgh Fringe approaches fever pitch, John Scott enjoys a moment of tranquillity with Korean group IL WOL DANG.
Edinburgh Fringe Day 5 – DJ YODA
A night at the movies – with a difference. John Scott checks out DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show.
Edinburgh Fringe Day 4 – Duane Forrest – The Climb, & Distant Memories of the Near Future
John Scott continues his exploration of the Edinburgh Fringe with Duane Forrest and David Head
The SoapGirls – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh
The SoapGirls and Tokyo Honey Trap – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh Looking for a way to liven up a boring Wednesday evening? John Scott reckons The SoapGirls might have the solution. Support Tokyo Honey Trap.
Lakecia Benjamin at The Speigeltent, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Lakecia Benjamin – The Speigeltent, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
The Darts – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The Darts – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
Elles Bailey – The Caves, Edinburgh
Elles Bailey live at The Caves, Edinburgh.
Shonen Knife Live
Shonen Live at Summerhill, Edinburgh Unbelievably, this year marks Shonen Knife’s 40th anniversary and the trio of pop-punk poppets are in a celebratory mood. Even more so, as the tour has been previously pandemically postponed.
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Daddy Long Legs – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Daddy Long Legs play R’n’B. Not the slinky, glitzy R’n’B of Rihanna or Usher. Daddy Long Legs play the dirty, raw R’n’B of Robert Gordon or Dr Feelgood. If you have come to The Voodoo Rooms tonight expecting the former, you may be in for a disappointment. […]
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh John Scott packs his Scooby Snacks and heads into Edinburgh’s mean streets in search of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
Lust For Life – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
LUST FOR LIFE -THE VOODO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott heads out to see Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album played by an All-Star lineup. No chickens were hypnotised during this performance.
The Undertones – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
THE UNDERTONES LIVE AT LA BELLE ANGELE, EDINBURGH It’s been a while, but John Scott discovers that teenage kicks are still hard to beat thanks to The Undertones.
Tom McGuire & The Brassholes – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
TOM McGUIRE & THE BRASSHOLES – THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH
Thomas Truax At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
THOMAS TRUAX, THE VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH John Scott falls into Thomas Truax’s world. Things may never be the same again.
The London Astrobeat Orchestra Live at Summerhall, Edinburgh
THE LONDON ASTROBEAT ORCHESTRA LIVE AT SUMMERHALL, EDINBURGH The London Astrobeat Orchestra made a triumphant return to Summerhall tonight, packing out The Dissection Room and dazzling the audience with their West African take on the Talking Heads songbook. John Scott was there for HiFi PiG.
The Musical Box – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
THE MUSICAL BOX, THE USHER HALL, EDINBURGH Genesis “tribute” act The Musical Box plays at The Usher Hall, Edinburgh, and John Scott is there to take in the experience.
Buzzcocks/From The Jam – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
BUZZCOCKS/FROM THE JAM LIVE AT THE QUEENS HALL EDINBURGH John Scott relives a part of his youth and pops off to see Buzzcocks/From The Jam at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh.
Kula Shaker – The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
KULA SHAKER LIVE AT THE LIQUID ROOMS, EDINBURGH You may well remember Kula Shaker from the Britpop explosion of the mid-nineties. John Scott goes to see them at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh
Tony Fox Sales Tour Dates
TONY FOX SALES LIVE DATES Tony Fox Sales: Bowie and Iggy Pop icon celebrates 45 years of Lust For Life – live dates in UK, Ireland and Japan.
Thomas Truax New Album and UK Tour Dates
THOMAS TRUAX NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR DATES American singer-songwriter and inventor THOMAS TRUAX has announced the release of his new album ‘Dream Catching Songs’, set for release in January 2023.
The Musical Box Announce Rescheduled “The Lamb Lies Down” Dates
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE MUSICAL BOX’ THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY SHOWS Re-crafting the sounds of Genesis for a new generation, THE MUSICAL BOX has announced rescheduled dates for their highly-awaited tour ‘THE MUSICAL BOX – THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY’, set to take place February 2023.
