Scotland-wide search launched to find the next generation of African music talent
A Scotland-wide search gets underway today to discover and champion the next generation of African music talent in Scotland, offering emerging artists the chance to record with acclaimed DJ and producer Auntie Flo and perform their music live with an orchestra. The one-of-a-kind Afrosymphony project, masterminded by the Glasgow Barons orchestra and Govan Music Festival […]
Glasgow 2026: Glasgow Dancers and Communities to Join Scottish Dance Theatre at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Scottish Dance Theatre will take centre stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, bringing together professional dancers and community performers for a major celebration of movement, culture and connection. The internationally recognised company will feature in the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Scottish Dance Theatre […]
Ebuu Kanary Returns with Inspirational New Afro-Soul Single ‘Sochi’
Independent Afro-soul singer-songwriter Ebuu Kanary has unveiled her latest single, Sochi, a powerful musical journey of faith, healing and personal transformation that speaks to listeners facing life’s challenges with hope and resilience. Released on 3 July 2026, Sochi draws its title from the Igbo expression “Sochi Maalu,” meaning “Only God Knows.” The song delivers a […]
Glasgow Film Theatre Unveils Exciting July Programme with Classic Films, Special Guests and 70mm Epic
Film lovers in Glasgow have plenty to look forward to this July as Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has announced a packed programme featuring celebrated filmmakers, timeless classics, special guest events and the city’s only 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. One of the month’s highlights is a special season celebrating acclaimed […]
Black & White Festival 2026 Unites Generations and Cultures in Glasgow Celebration
The inaugural Black & White Festival, organised by Jambo! Radio, brought together hundreds of people from different cultures, age groups and backgrounds for a vibrant celebration of creativity, identity and community in Glasgow. Held at the Refuweegee Centre from 12 to 13 June 2026, the two-day inclusive festival created a unique space where people of […]
Refugee Week 2026: UK’s Biggest Refugee Festival Returns as Afghan Summer Festival Welcomes 10,000 Visitors
One of the UK’s largest celebrations of refugees, culture and community is set to return this Refugee Week, with the Afghan Summer Festival (MELA) 2026 preparing to welcome more than 10,000 visitors to West London. Organised by the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA), the festival will take place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, at […]
Eunice Olumide Set to Shock Music Industry with Secret Hip Hop Past
Scottish creative powerhouse Eunice Olumide is preparing to unveil a side of her career that has remained hidden for more than a decade. On May 31, 2026, Eunice Olumide will release her new album Love Tree, a project already generating attention across social media and music platforms. But this is more than a standard album […]
Jambo! Radio Launches New Inclusive Black & White Festival 2026 in Glasgow
This summer, as rising travel costs, airline disruptions, and uncertainty across parts of the Middle East encourage many people to holiday closer to home, Glasgow is preparing for a vibrant season of culture, creativity, and community celebration ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. At the heart of that celebration is the new Black & […]
Celebrating Norman Gilbert: The Scottish Gallery Honours a Distinctive Voice in Scottish Art History
A major centenary exhibition at The Scottish Gallery is shining a long-overdue spotlight on the life and work of Norman Gilbert, one of Scotland’s most original and independent post-war artists. Marking 100 years since Gilbert’s birth, the exhibition celebrates an extraordinary artistic career rooted in Glasgow’s south side and shaped by family life, memory, colour […]
Glasgow Documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street Becomes One of GFT’s Biggest-Ever Hits
Glasgow-made documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street has become the second-highest-grossing new release in the 52-year history of the Glasgow Film Theatre, marking a major milestone for Scottish independent filmmaking. The achievement comes as the powerful documentary continues its successful cinema run eight weeks after release and ahead of a special anniversary Q&A screening on Wednesday, […]