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Scotsman
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- Scotsman
Aberdeen locals to launch city's first music week with support from Business Gateway
Two Aberdeen locals are set to launch the city's first ever music week after accessing support from Business Gateway. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Friends Adedeji Ekundayo and Adebayo Winsala, who both work in marketing and share a deep love of music, have always been determined to give music a home in the granite city and have worked with Business Gateway over the past two years to bring their vision to life. The pair recently hosted Afro Indie Series 3.0 to celebrate African music and culture. Aberdeen Music Week, which is set to take place from Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 August, promises to be a celebration of music, community and creative exchange. The event will bring together artists, industry professionals and music lovers for four days of immersive experiences, knowledge sharing and a whole range of performances across the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Attendees can choose from a range of events, including songwriting sessions and DJ sets, as well as plenty of interactive Q&A sessions with industry experts for budding musicians. Afro Indie Series 3 On a mission to spotlight local talent while connecting Aberdeen to the global music community, Adedeji and Adebayo have both benefitted from Business Gateway's Early Stage Growth services, which involved guidance from a dedicated business adviser, Sean Cowie. The pair have also received marketing support and advice on cashflow and financial health, ensuring they can make informed decisions and build a more resilient, sustainable business. Tickets for Aberdeen Music Week are still available for free, with applications still open for performers interested in taking part in the festival. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Adedeji Ekundayo, co-founder, Aberdeen Music Week, said: 'Aberdeen Music Week is about more than music – it's about connection, culture and community. We created this festival to give a platform to underrepresented voices, celebrate the city's diversity and make space for creativity to thrive. We are very proud to be building something new for Aberdeen and can't thank Business Gateway enough for their support along the way.' Aberdeen Music Week Sean Cowie, Business Gateway adviser, said: 'It's been incredibly rewarding to support Adedejiand Adebayoon this journey. Aberdeen Music Week is a brilliant example of how a clear vision, community spirit and entrepreneurial drive can come together to create real cultural impact. I'm very much looking forward to attending the festival and seeing all of their hard work come to life!'
Time Out
a day ago
- Time Out
Four African cities have been named best in the world for nightlife
Nightlife takes on lots of different forms, and cities all over the world have adapted to our changing habits when it comes to going out. Today you'll find sober-friendly events collectives alongside vibey cocktail bars and late-night cafes as well as massive, pulsing raves. So, to uncover which cities are the best of the best when it comes to going out after dark in 2025, we quizzed thousands of city-dwellers and consulted a panel of experts to curate a list of the planet's best nightlife cities. Claiming the top spot was Las Vegas, which over recent years has leaned into a more low-key night out, and you can read all about it here. However, four African cities also claimed a spot in our shiny new top 20, and the first of these was Cape Town in number 11, where the 'party scene pulses with grit, glamour, and groove – just ask South African homegrown global stars Tyla and Black Coffee,' according to Time Out Cape Town editor Selene Brophy. And the stats do back up that claim. Seventy-seven percent of Capetonians describe the city as 'good' or 'amazing' when it comes to nightlife, and it also ranks as the third cheapest place on our list for a boogie – even better, eh? Lagos is up next in fourteenth place, where 79 percent of locals rate the nightlife positively. The Nigerian city's nightlife scene is shifting from exclusive lounges to inclusive underground raves such as SweatItOutLagos and Our Group Therapy. Cairo follows closely behind in fifteenth place, where 79 percent of locals approve of the city's nightlife scene and 72 percent describe it as 'cheap or free' or 'affordable'. But while history shows us that Egyptians were big on beer-drinking, the culture here is much more focused around shisha tobacco and caffeine. However, cool cocktail bars have been cropping up in more expat-heavy areas. Lastly, Marrakech comes in at number 19. 'As Marrakech's tourism numbers rise, so do its after-dark offerings,' says Morocco-based writer Sally Kirby, 'The Medina is home to colourful rooftop bars, including El Fenn and Kabana, offering cocktails and majestic views over the Koutoubia Mosque. In Gueliz, you'll find playful lounge bars such as Baromètre, a speakeasy, and The Mix, known for its electric Gnawa nights.'
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Who is TikTok star and new Radio 1 presenter Charley Marlowe?
TIKTOK star Charley Marlowe is among the new Radio 1 presenters taking to the airwaves this summer. Fresh new faces are joining forces with the BBC station, including the Liverpool-born content creator. Who is Charley Marlowe? Charley is best known for narrating BBC Three's I Kissed A Girl, the UK's first ever dating show for queer women, and will host the Early Breakfast show (5am-7am) on Radio 1 on Fridays from August 2025. She is a presenter and comedian who began her career via TikTok, where she has amassed almost 700,000 followers as of July 2025. Her funny, down-to-earth videos have also garnered almost 45 million likes on the social media platform. Since rising to fame on the video sharing app, Charley has secured a number of high-profile presenting jobs. This includes joining the BBC's presenting team for the broadcaster's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She says she's "absolutely buzzing" to be taking to the airwaves in less than two weeks, and plans to play "as much Jane McDonald and Kylie Minogue as the BBC allow. "Otherwise you can expect anything from a show tune to Madonna.' Charley has previously described herself as 'a lucky little lesbian' for being given the opportunity to be the voiceover artist on I Kissed A Girl. Radio 1 DJ says 'I've become a legend' as he adopts SPFL team and plans trip to Livingston In a recent interview with Jessie Ware and her mum Lennie on the pair's podcast Table Manners, Charley opened up about her sexuality and love life, revealing that she met her girlfriend through social media. 'She messaged me on Instagram, saying, people say, 'I look like Jane McDonald'. And then I clicked straight on it,' she quipped. Other changes at Radio 1 Charley's move to the BBC coincides with a number of other changes that have been announced to the schedule, with Danny Mylo and Rosie Madison currently presenting the early show throughout July. This includes Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing stepping back from the Going Home show for a couple of months due to filming commitments. It comes just over a month since the last shake-up of the slot, when Radio 1 bosses announced Jamie would temporarily be joined by his wife, Sophie Habboo. Greg James' Breakfast show also started running for an extra half an hour each weekday from July 21 until September. In other scheduling changes, Tskenya Frazer is currently joining Lauren Layfield to co-host Life Hacks after a successful stint during the 2024 festive period as part of the station's Christmas Takeover. "I am so looking forward to bringing my lived experience and hearty vibes to the show," she said before joining. She'll swap with DJ and former Capital Xtra's Breakfast Show presenter Yinka Bokinni for August. The station also announced plans to increase its music coverage, broadcasting from TRNSMT, Boomtown, Ibiza, Malta and Reading and Leeds festivals. This includes headline sets and backstage access.
