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Sunday 1 June - Fringe Programme Havana Swing
Havana Swing the swing band are five musicians from Scotland playing swing music and jazz infested tunes from Django to Latin, and a large majority their own swing compositions.

Venue: The Art Bar - 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 8.00pm


Monday 2 June - Fringe Programme - Music and Art Pub Quiz

Venue: The Art Bar, 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 8.00pm


Tuesday 3 June - Fringe Programme - Open Mic
Open Mic for local talent

Venue: The Art Bar, 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 8.00pm


Tuesday 3 June - Fringe Programme - DJ Showcase
DJ’s aged 11 - 18 years are invited to perform a short set to impress a panel of judges. The winner of the Showcase will be given the opportunity to perform at the Go North Event at The Shore on Friday 6 June.

Venue: The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace, Dundee
Time: 5.00pm
Contact: Fraser 01382 435435 to book your slot.


Wednesday 4 June - Fringe Programme - Mash & Neon DJ’s

Venue: The Art Bar, 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 5.00pm


Wednesday 4 June - Fringe Programme - Band Showcase
Bands/Artists aged 11 - 18 years are invited to perform a short set to impress a panel of judges. The winner of the Showcase will be given the opportunity to perform at the Go North Event at The Shore on Friday 6 June.

Venue: The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace, Dundee
Time: 5.00pm
Contact: Fraser 01382 435435 to book your slot.


5-6 June - goNorth 2008
On 5 & 6 June, acclaimed music industry convention and new music showcase goNorth is taking over the City of Discovery. As well as showcasing over 60 emerging bands and solo artists, the event features a wealth of workshops, panels and events for anyone involved in music or the creative industries.

In partnership with DCA, goNorth are celebrating the time-honoured tradition that is music and movies with an awesome programme of documentaries, never-seen-before concert footage of The View and the BAFTA premiere of Russian feature film, 20 Cigarettes, which features goNorth bands on its soundtrack. The makers of all the films featured will be either introducing their work or will be available for questions afterwards - a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the most cutting edge filmmakers in their field. Events are free unless otherwise stated.

For programme updates visit www.gonorth.biz


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Live, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Manor Park Elite, Highlands & Islands
Time: 8.30pm Jocasta Sleeps, Glasgow
Time: 9.30pm Juno, Edinburgh
Time: 10.30pm The Hazey Janes, Dundee
Time: 11.30pm Warped Memories, Borders


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Level 1, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.15pm Fire & I, Cumbernauld
Time: 8.15pm Be A Familiar, Glasgow
Time: 9.15pm The Franks, Edinburgh
Time: 10.15pm The Draymin, Fife


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Level 2, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.00pm MC Somm T, Glasgow
Time: 8.00pm Tigerstyle, Glasgow
Time: 9.00pm Underling, Dunfermline
Time: 10.00pm Defcon, Belfast
Time: 11.00pm Big Big Sound, Dundee


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: The Doghouse, 13 Brown Street, Dundee
Time: 7.15pm Shutter, Highlands & Islands
Time: 8.15pm B Raymond & Voicettes, Fife
Time: 9.15pm Rush Hour Soul, Dundee
Time: 10.15pm Paper Planes, Glasgow


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Westport, 64-66 North Lindsay Street, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Lowtide Revelry, Highlands & Islands
Time: 8.30pm X Certs, Aberdeen
Time: 9.30pm Skibunny, Belfast
Time: 10.30pm Luva Anna, Dundee


Thursday 5 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: No 25, 25 South Tay Street, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Kim Edgar, Edinburgh
Time: 8.15pm Elliot from the West, Dundee
Time: 9.00pm Ben Glover & the Earls, Belfast
Time: 9.45pm Lou Hickey, Glasgow
Time: 10.30pm Fiona MacKenzie, Highlands & Islands


Thursday 5 June - Fringe Programme
DJ’s Hooker Barbie, Kinky Roots & Marcus Augustus

Venue: The Art Bar, 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 5.00pm


Thursday 5 June - Fringe Programme - Music Tuition/Rehearsals
Budding musicians are invited to come down and try an instrument of their choice. While bands will be offered free rehearsal/recording slots. Please come early to guarantee you get the slot you want.

Venue: Changing Horizons, Mark Henderson Centre, Ann Street, Hilltown, Dundee
Time: 5.30 - 7.45pm.
Tel:
01382 438855 for more details.


Thursday 5 June - Film Programme

Jack Peñate: Loose at the Seams

Documentary about young singer songwriter, Jack Peñate. Loose at the Seams finds out what makes him tick, what makes him create and discovers a lot more than you’d expect in today’s modern rock ‘n’ roller. Introduced by Goetz Werner & Craig McNeil.

Live Music: The Jyrojets
Acoustic set from The Jyrojets

BAFTA Premiere: 20 Cigarettes
UK premiere of Russian feature film with soundtrack from goNorth bands including the Jyrojets. Andrey, a Moscow yuppie, finishes smoking an entire pack of cigarettes. With each cigarette, the storm of events and conflicts Andrey is involved in becomes more and more violent. Confronted with a situation in which his professional and personal future is jeopardized, Andrey must make the one and only right decision.

Venue: DCA Cinema 2, 152 Nethergate, Dundee
Time: Starts 6.00pm


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Live, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Page 6, Dundee
Time: 8.30pm Reykjavik!, Iceland
Time: 9.30pm Broken Records, Edinburgh
Time: 10.30pm Blah Blah Blah, London
Time: 11.30pm Something Sally, Norway


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Level 1, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.15pm Dan Against the World, Highlands & Islands
Time: 8.15pm Twin Atlantic, Glasgow
Time: 9.15pm Avast, Dundee
Time: 10.15pm Pravda, France


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: Fat Sams Level 2, 31 South Ward Road, Dundee
Time: 7.00pm Baxter Park Sunbather, Dundee
Time: 8.00pm I am Blip, Glasgow
Time: 9.00pm The Electrolities, Dundee
Time: 10.00pm Araya, Highlands & Islands
Time: 11.00pm ADO!, Dundee


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: The Doghouse, 13 Brown Street, Dundee
Time: 7.15pm Oscar Charlie, Highland & Islands
Time: 8.15pm Grace Emilys, Dundee
Time: 9.15pm Mexicolas, Birmingham
Time: 10.15pm The Leatherettes, Dundee


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: The Westport Bar, 64-66 North Lindsay Street, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Dotjr, Highlands & Islands
Time: 8.30pm Zoey Van Goey, Glasgow
Time: 9.30pm Tide, Dundee
Time: 10.30pm Rootsystem, Fife


Friday 6 June - goNorth Showcases

Venue: No 25, 25 South Tay Street, Dundee
Time: 7.30pm Jack Butler, Stirling
Time: 8.15pm Sorren MacLean Band, Highlands & Islands
Time: 9.00pm Brendan Campbell, Glasgow
Time: 9.45pm Alex Cornish, Edinburgh
Time: 10.30pm 6 Day Riot, London


Friday 6 June - Fringe Programme
DJ’s Hooker Barbie, Kinky Roots & Marcus Augustus

Venue: The Art Bar, 140 Perth Road, Dundee
Time: 5.00pm


Friday 6 June - Fringe Programme

Dizzee Rascal: Bow Selector

Mercury Prize winning Dizzee Rascal talks about his musical journey so far including his current album Maths & English. Featuring cameos from a rapping Jonathan Ross, Lily Allen and N.E.R.D, plus a Bez- narrated cartoon and much more. Introduced by Goetz Werner & Craig McNeil.

World Premiere: The View Live at the Caird Hall
Documentary featuring live footage of The View’s blistering 2007 gig at the Caird Hall.
Filmed and produced by ex-students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.

Venue: DCA Cinema 2, 152 Nethergate, Dundee
Time: Starts 6.00pm


Friday 6 June - Fringe Programme - Band/DJ Event
Everyone aged 11-18 years is welcome to enjoy a gig for the performers who have won a place during the week’s activities. Come along and see some of the best new talent in Dundee.

Venue: The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace, Dundee
Time: 7.30 - 10.00pm.
Cost: £2.
Tel: 01382 435435 for more details