Jane Davidson says Happy Christmas!

Stephanie Willemse this week kicked off the annual secret Boys Night In for Jane Davidson, who together with Hamilton & Inches hosted a fabulous night at Peter Johnston Tailors. The three renowned retailers showed a select group of Scotland's elite how to find the perfect Christmas gift for wives or girlfriends.

(Photo: Rob McDougall)

Sharon joins Genuine!

Really excited that Sharon Stephen officially started with us today. Sharon is part of the management team behind We Were Promised Jetpacks, an A&R for Columbia Records, has worked at The List for the last six years and been on the A&R panel for The Mill over the last two years. Welcome on board! Woo woo!

Oh, and again!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashionpicturegalleries/6553699/Top-10-tights.html?image=8

Bebaroque in the Telegraph, big thanks to their team!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashionpicturegalleries/5983886/10-of-the-Best-Patterned-Tights.html?image=4

Big thanks to VisitScotland and Robin & Iain!

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/mott-the-hoople-storm-tartan-clefs

http://www.the-fly.co.uk/words/blogs/6464/tartan-clef-awards

Big thanks to the Telegraph!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/lifestyle/taylorsofharrogate/6643678/A-fabulous-flavour-of-Forties-fashion.html

Great times at Gandolfi

A lovely recent project video from Nuarts...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEZuKyxKQvk

Well done Olaf and Derick! Keeping em crossed for you!

http://living.scotsman.com/undertheradar/Scotsman39s-Under-the-Radar-music.5850389.jp

Free Tomorrow????

Free Tomorrow? Come and join us at The Mill Edinburgh (Cabaret Voltaire, 19.30) with The Law and The Valkarys.

Hailing from Dundee, The Law formed initially to write and play songs as a means of venting their frustrations at girlfriends and bosses. The results? Instantly memorable and bittersweet stomping songs that were well worth the agony.Surprisingly upbeat band members include Stuart Purvey (vocals), Stevie Anderson (guitar), brothers Martin Donald (drums), and Simon Donald (bass). They spent the majority of 2008 writing, recording, and mastering songs for their debut album with sessions recorded at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall (the birthplace of Oasis’ Definitely Maybe) with producer Stan Kybert (Paul Weller, Massive Attack). This resulted in receiving a prestigious Tartan Clef Music Award in 2008 as XFM’s Best Breakthrough Act.

Many say The Valkarys are Edinburgh’s best kept secret. Taking there influences from the best of the sixtie’s and adding a psychedelic modern twist, they are attracting more and more fans to every gig. What’s more, they’ve just recorded their new E.P, which will be released later this year to coincide with a national tour.

To get your hands on FREE tickets log onto www.themill-live.com.

For press acceditation for this gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com

oh, and...

aaaand - just confirmed the article in the December issue of British Vogue too... Happy Days.

Bebaroque rock!

October saw www.bebaroque.co.uk in Italian Glamour, Italian Vogue, Nylon and Stylist magazines - there's just no stopping these ladies!!! x

Go Keira!

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/133080-major-funding-boost-for-young-creatives-fund/#comment-5396

Check out www.keira.uk.com for more info or to shop!

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An evening in honour of Billy Kelly - TONIGHT

Billy Kelly, the visionary behind Glasgow's Mayfest (a precursor to Celtic Connections) is being honoured by Scotland's new Song Writing Awards as they pay tribute to his contribution to the Scottish Music industry.

Date: Thurs 15th October
Venue: The Venue, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Time: 8pm
Guest List: 0845 838 0268 - chris@genuinepr.com or fiona@genuinepr.comBilly

Kelly, the visionary behind Glasgow's Mayfest (a precursor to Celtic Connections) is being honoured by a new Song Writing Award in his honour as former colleagues pay tribute to his contribution to the Scottish Music industry.

The Awards are the brainchild of Oran Mor owner Colin Beattie, who was a great friend and business associate of Kelly's. Beattie worked with Kelly for many years on Mayfest and then more recently on Kelly’s Big Big World Programme.In December 2008, following multiple heats, quarter and semi finals, a top panel (Peter McDougall, Frankie Miller, Ken McCluskey, Donald Shaw, Bobby Bluebell and John McLaughlin) convened to judge the finalists at a live gig with contenders including Tommy Reilly winner of Orange Unsigned, Martin Jones, Joe Gallagher, and The Tracks. Robin Adams emerged ahead of the talented entrants.

Colin Beattie commented, “The Mantra for the Billy Kelly Award is simple: it’s not a competition it’s an Award. "All of the finalist’s are winners in their own right, however the Award was given to the Songwriter who the Judges thought had the strongest selection of songs based on their performance on the night."

Adams received the first prize, which included £5000 worth of support, promotion, production and recording time including studio time with Glasvegas producer John McLaughlin to create his debut solo album "Down to Reverie". He will be performing live tracks from the album at the gig to coincide with the albums official released on Monday (19th October) on Eye Dog Eye Records.

Hope to see you there.

All the best,
The G Team
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The Mill Glasgow - United Fruit & Orko

This week at The Mill Glasgow (Oran Mor, Thurs 4th June) we have United Fruit & Orko performing.

United Fruit
Buried deep in the heart of Glasgow, United Fruit are a new exciting quartet bringing their unique thunderous brand of catchy, chaotic alt rock to a thriving scene of noisy bands. They have been compared to bands such as At The Drive-In, Sonic Youth, Fugazi And Mclusky. Spending their first year in the underground circuit supporting bands such as Monotonix, Desalvo and Maps & Atlases, to featuring at bills across Scotland including Go North festival in Inverness and 2 Days in Stereo in Glasgow, they are gathering their own little army. Their first EP ‘Mistress, Reptile Mistress!’ came out at the end of May on Glasgow indie label She Said Records to glowing reviews. They are due to release their anticipated first album in early 2010.

Orko
Orko are a 4 piece rock band from Glasgow who have been slowly building a name for themselves with their powerful performances and clever songwriting. They have been compared to American Indie Heroes, Hey Mercedes and Far as well as Scottish bands such as Stapleton and Idlewild although few of these comparisons really ring completely true. Having played and toured with bands such as Hundred Reasons, Hell Is For Heroes, Biffy Clyro, Oceansize, Fightstar, Twin Atlantic, Sucioperro, Brigade, Kids in Glass Houses and The Kooks to name but a few, they have grown to be one of the best live bands on the Scottish circuit. Their debut album ‘Creating Short Fiction’ was released on Gravity DIP Records to widespread acclaim.

The Mill is a the creative brandchild of Miller Genuine Draft providing emerging bands the tools to further their music career.

Best thing is, your readers can get their hands on FREE tickets, FREE music downloads for this The Mill gig by logging onto - www.themill-live.com.

For press acceditation for this gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com.

Easyjet Magazine Shoot

Sample selection from the October Issue of Easyjet Magazine - Nine page fashion spread we worked on for VisitScotland. Check out the full copy on your next EasyJet flight - Enjoy............

London Fashion Week - Some Highlights.......

Jim Gellatly's New Music episode 50: The Godfathers of New Music in Scotland | radiomagnetic.com

Check this out... Jim chats with Billy Sloan and Vic Galloway - brilliant!

http://radiomagnetic.com/main-features/episode-50-godfathers-music-scotland/

Don't miss out on this weeks Mill.....

Atlas Skye and The Darien Venture are playing The Mill Glasgow tomorrow night (Thurs 24th Sept) at Oran Mor.

To get your hands on FREE tickets, log onto www.themill-live.com.

For all press enquires please contact fiona@genuinepr.com or 0845 838 0268.

Enjoy x

London Fashion Week

Bebaroque are showing at the Lingerie Collective at London Fashion Week at their new location at Somerset House. Come along and The G team at the exhibition!

Watch this space for the low down at Fashion Week.............

The G Team

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Look what we found!

Check this video out....

A wee blast from the past as we head into London Fashion Week September 09 with Bebaroque.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4cCBGwno3M

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DONT MISS!

The Mill Glasgow tomorrow night (Thurs 4th June) - Diamond Sea & My Cousin I Bid You Farewell.

Diamond Sea are a five piece band, originally formed in 2005 from Glasgow. Blending the soundscapes of Mogwai with the fragile vocals of Spiritualized and the noise of TV on the Radio. They are in the final stages of mixing their debut album which will be released late spring/early summer 2009 on Skean Dhu recordings.

My Cousin I Bid You Farewell (MCIBYF) is the collective designation for Glasgow born artist Jonathon Sellar and his band. The last eight months has seen My Cousin I Bid You Farewell progress from playing their first live show, to headlining the festival stages. With single release plans and album rumours abounding, My Cousin I Bid You Farewell are quickly assembling a passionate and burgeoning fan base.

To get your hands on FREE tickets, find out more information on the bands performing, download FREE music and much much more log onto - www.themill-live.com.

For press accreditation for this gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com or 0845 838 0268.

A Year Of The Mill Edinburgh

A Year of The Mill Edinburgh last night celebrated with great music, great beer and a sell-out gig making the night a huge success!

Amazing front cover double page spread in this weeks A-Listed on A year of The Mill with Broken Records! Check it out on http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/scottish_listings/scottish_music/465845/Ambitious-Broken-Records-are-set-for-a-smashing-time-in-the-charts-The-Waterboys-Arcade-Fire.html

Rock on A year of The Mill Glasgow with Thursday (27th Aug) with Broken Records and We Were Promised Jetpacks.

A year of The Mill Glasgow

It's been a whole year since The Mill, created by Miller Genuine Draft, first opened its doors. To celebrate we are welcoming back two crowd favourites from the last year - We Were Promised Jetpacks and Broken Records to the stage in Glasgow this Thursday, 27th Aug with a DJ set from new music hero Jim Gellatly will end each evening!

In keeping with the ethos of The Mill, which is quickly becoming known as one of the best platforms for up and coming musical talent, each act has handpicked a hotly tipped emerging band who they’d like to see receive the support offered by an appearance on-stage at The Mill.

Broken Records are championing Sparrow & the Workshop, We Were Promised Jetpacks introduce Some Young Pedro.

In a final exciting addition, during Jim Gellatly’s DJ set Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, The Delgados) will produce a limited edition CD of live recordings from the gig as an exclusive giveaway to all ticket holders on the night. This CD is set to be a true collector’s item.

As usual, The Mill Manager Keren McKean will be working with the renowned Tony Doogan to produce recordings and videos. The artists retain rights for them, giving every performer a host of genuinely different assets to help them develop on their way.

Tickets to this event are SOLD OUT!

For more information, log on to http://www.themill-live.com/

For press acceditation to this event, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com

Don't forget this week to check out THE MILL GLASGOW with MAPLE LEAVES // PANDA SU
Get tickets from www.themill-live.com OR text MILL57R to 82500
Location:THE MILL GLASGOW @ Oran Mor
Date:Thursday, 13 August 2009
Time:20:20

For guest list or to review the gig please call 0845 838 0268 or e-mail fiona@genuinepr.com

The Mill in A-Listed

Rockin' gig at last weeks Mill gig, Ray Summers and The King Hats. Fab piece of review coverage in A-Listed, check it out!

It's the weekend!

Cracking gig at The Mill with the News of the World last night.

Have a great weekend and we'll be back soon with details of next week's news!

The G Team

Don't miss THE RAY SUMMERS + THE KING HATS this Thurs 6th Aug, for The Mill @ Cab Vol in Edinburgh, doors at 7.30pm.
FREE ENTRY

We are thrilled to say that Tim Barr from News of the World's A-LISTED magazine has hand picked these bands as the next acts to watch, and is curating the night with us.

In yet another real coup for budding musicians THE MILL's full A&R Team will also be at this event, and they pretty much sum up the Movers & Shakers of the Scottish Music Industry. All run Music Businesses inc: A&R for record labels, many of the team can sign bands / offer publishing deals & management. Some of them are managers, promoters, music journalists etc etc. IF you want to get ahead, get gigs, play The Mill & more this is your Golden Opportunity to meet the folk that can make it happen! Bring Demos/Biogs etc & we’ll introduce you!!!

TEXT FOR TICKETS: Mill62R to 82500
or contact fiona@genuinepr.com to review the gig or for FREE Entry Guest List

Don't miss Big Ned and Ming Ming & The Ching Chings!

Ming Ming & The Ching Chings and Big Ned are playing The Mill Glasgow tomorrow night (Thursday 30th July at Oran Mor, Doors 8pm).

Big Ned really are one of those bands that are the best kept secret. You’ll need to hunt them out but when you find them, you’ll love it. We did the searching for you and are bringing them to The Mill to introduce you to their own blend of doom ‘n’ roll as they describe it. Optimo Music found them first and are releasing both their single "Bad Angel" and their eponymous album. To give you a bit of an idea, they like slow bluesy rock, but they also like Country and Western. David Lynch movies and dark Americana also have a place in their hearts and they love trance. To top it all off they think 3 chords are too much. Best way to understand Big Ned is to see them live so here is your chance.www.myspace.com/bignedwantsyou

Ming Ming and The Ching Chings are a lo-fi rockabilly disco punk rock band from Glasgow. They formed in the late summer of 2007 and have been described by one fan as ‘like a rave in a monkeyhouse!’ Influenced by the likes of The Cramps, The Fall, Monks, Fire Engines to LCD Soundsystem, ESG and Elvis, they have been gigging just over a year, supporting the likes of 1990s, wearethephysics, Murder by Death, and The Duke Spirit. Last year’s highlights for the band include a video and live performance collaboration with Japanese artist Tomoko Takahshi as part of the Glasgow International Art Fair, a manically busy gig as guests of Optimo and a track featured on the Art/Goes/Pop complilation. They also headlined an Art Collective gig at The Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly London in December followed by ‘Pin-Up Nights’ Hogmanay Ball at The Flying Duck and the band their own “Bells’ gig at The Brunswick Hotel, which highlighted a very productive and successful first year for the band.www.myspace.com/mingmingthechingchings

To get your hands on FREE tickets, log on to http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review the gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com or call 0845 838 0268 for press accreditation.

Mick Hargan and the Propositions single launch "Adulation"

Mick Hargan and the Proposition new single Adulation is due for release on Monday 3rd August.

To celebrate the launch of Adulation, Mick Hargan and the Proposition will be performing at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut this Thursday (30th July), supported by the lovely Eoghan Colgan and Journeybox. Don't miss out and book your tickets via http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/ or http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/

Michael Hargan the Glaswegian singer/songwriter is at the forefront of Mick Hargan and the Proposition with an eclectic mix of musicians from variety of backgrounds forming the Proposition.

Since the release of Michael's solo debut album Conversations Between Us in 2005, Michael has supported established acts such as The Frames, Mundy, Bare Naked Ladies, Missy Higgins, Imogen Heap and Midge Ure.

In 2007, Michael headlined his own show at St Andrews in the Square as part of the prestigious Celtic Connections festival. As well as appearances at Big in Falkirk, In the City (2005), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Craic Festival in New York, Merchant City Festival, Castle Palooza in Ireland and the Wickerman Festival.

Michael’s song Mercy Me has recently been used in the New Mexico independent film Descansos. The film has since won local awards and received rave reviews, which has highlighted the song Mercy Me, which will feature on his forthcoming album.

Michael is currently recording his 2nd album with his band the Proposition, produced by Karl Odlum.

www.myspace.com/mhargan

Single Details:
Title: Adulation
Release Date: Monday 3rd August
Format: Download Exclusively
Available: I-Tunes, Napster, HMV Digital, Tesco, 7 Digital, Rhapsody, eMusic,
Nokia, Amazon MP3 Store

Single Launch:
Gig Details:

Mick Hargan and the Propostion - Adulation single launch
Supported by: Eoghan Colgan and Journeybox
Date: Thursday 30th July 09
Venue: King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL
Time: Doors 20.30
Price: Tickets £6

To purchase tickets log onto
http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/ or http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/

If you with to review this gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com/0845 838 0268 for press accreditation guest list.

We're looking forward to a cracking week full of exciting developments...
More on these soon...
Meanwhile on Thursday 30th July we have the next FREE showcase of Scotland's best emerging music at The Mill Glasgow.
For tickets and more information log on to www.themill-live.com

Don'T Miss The Mill Edinburgh Tomorrow (Thurs 23rd)

Really looking forward to tomorrow night (Thurs 23rd) at The Mill Edinburgh. This week we have Lions.Chase.Tigers and Paper Beats Rock taking to The Mill stage at Cabaret Voltaire.

Lions.Chase.Tigers only played their first gig just over a year ago and they are already building a name for themselves on the live circuit. Their songwriting is also much complimented and they're often compared to early Biffy Clyro and that's no bad thing at all!

Paper Beats Rock are an Edinburgh based three piece with an ever growing fanbase. They supported Blood Red Shoes last year and have also received airplay on XFM's Music Response. They boast an impressive line up with Bob Fairfoull (Idlewild, Degrassi, Raising Miss June), Christian Kimmett (The Gents, Mina Portent, Raising Miss June) and Simon Gowans (Raising Miss June).

All in all it is shaping up to be another great night at the Mill. For last minute tickets and more info log onto http://www.themill-live.com/gigguide.aspx.

If you wish to review this weeks gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Scotland's first ever Royal Variety Performance!

The inaugural Scottish Royal Variety Performance will be held on Thursday 8th October at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall.

The night promises to be a very special one. With a glittering host of celebrities and artists from the worlds of music, dance, comedy and theatre. The evening will be hosted by Jenni Falconer and comedian Tam Cowan.

Confirmed acts include: Craig Armstrong, Scottish Opera, Soweto Gospel Choir, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Sandi Thom, Peres Brothers, Flying Jalapenos, Zippos Circus Silk Performers and Scottish Rhythm Gymnasts. More acts to be announced.....watch this space.........

For more information on the event log onto: http://www.srvp.co.uk/.

Tickets are available from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. To purchase please log onto:http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/84215-The-Scottish-Royal-Variety-Performance or call 0141 353 8000.

Last night at the Mill . . .

Glasgow band Bronto Skylift took to the stage at Oran Mor last night. The series of gigs this band are playing are obviously not tiring them out too much, as they played another outstanding set. Followed up by Gap Year Riot! playing in their energetic style that is fast becoming their trademark. The crowd weren't afraid to dance along to Gap Year Riot!'s upbeat tunes which contributed to the great atmosphere. All in all another memorable night.

Now we've calmed down from that one, but we're not getting too sad. There's The Mill Edinburgh next week to look forward to - featuring Lions.Chase.Tigers and Paper Beats Rock. To get your nands on FREE tickets log onto http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review next weeks gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Don't Miss....The Mill Glasgow - Gap Year Riot & Bronto Skylift

Gap Year Riot and Bronto Skylift are playing The Mill Glasgow tonight (Oran Mor, 8pm).

Bronto Skylift are a rock duo who have been tearing up the Glasgow scene throughout 2008 and into 2009 with blistering live performances supporting bands like Parts & Labor and Young Widows.

The Gap Year Riot, who have quickly built up a strong live following since their formation little over one year ago. Sharing stages with the likes of The Dykeenies, Twin Atlantic, Senses Fail, Saving Aimee and Attack! Attack! Their live shows burst with energy and prowess and will not disappoint.

To get your hands on FREE tickets, log on to http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review the gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Bebaroque on VOGUE.com

So excited about Bebaroque on VOGUE.com today!

Debuts at The Mill

Brilliant performances at The Mill Edinburgh last night!

For next week's line-up and tickets to the The Mill Glasgow log onto www.themill-live.com.

Have a great weekend!

More news to come...

More news to come next week. Chat soon!

The Mill Edinburgh @ Cab Vol: July 9th - The Debuts & Yuill Scott and The Haight

Don't miss The Mill Edinburgh this Thursday (9th July) @ Cabaret Voltaire with The Debuts and Yuill Scott and The Haight.

The Debuts are a great band clocking up support slots with some of the biggest names including; Hard Fi, Ocean Colour Scene, Delays and Mumm-ra to name a few. With their synth led indie-rock anthems, energy fuelled live show, bags of ambition, drive and a hunger to succeed The Debuts have created a brilliant buzz for their army of dedicated fans.

Yuill Scott and The Haight are largely influenced by sixties and seventies rock and their own balls to the wall lifestyles.

To get your hand on free tickets, yes you read right we said FREE tickets, log onto www.themill-live.com

See you there!

The G Team

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Keira opens her Edinburgh studio store...

Keira Thorley, recently tipped as 'one to watch' by Vogue and Daily Candy and nominated at the Scottish Fashion Awards, debuted her new collection of exquisite and soft leather tailoring and accessories in her studio at the Albion Business Centre in Edinburgh last Thursday 2nd July.

Everyone enjoyed a hot and sunny Summer evening. Music, fizz and fresh strawberries set the tone, and after lounging in the sun press and buyers snapped up several of Keira's latest designs.

For more information and to get your clutches on Keira's latest styles log on to www.keira.uk.com

Keira Showcase Evening

The Mill Edinburgh tomorrow night (Thurs 11th June) at Cabaret Voltaire with Luva Anna & Dirty Modern Hero.

For tickets log onto: www.themill-live.com