We’re pleased to announce the arrival of Mare Music, Summerhall’s new in-house music programme, curated by our music programme manager Arusa Qureshi. The series follows on from Summerhall’s previous music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here, with a view to continue bringing exciting, boundary pushing artists to Summerhall from all over the world, as well as supporting our local favourites.
Mon 29 Apr 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Lonnie Holley’s art and music, born out of struggle, hardship (but perhaps more importantly), out of furious curiosity and biological necessity, has manifested itself in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, performance, music and filmmaking.
Wed 08 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
LA-based, by way of Florida rapper YUNGMORPHEUS announces his forthcoming new solo album. Picking up right where he left off with his prolific run of projects in 2022, his new album From Whence It Came was released April 28 via Lex Records.
Sun 12 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Constant Follower is the band formed around songwriter Stephen McAll. His debut album for legendary New York indie label Shimmy Disc was nominated for the 2022 Scottish Album of the
Fri 17 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
In 2021 Holy Other returned with Lieve, his first new work to be released in nine years, and the start of a new chapter. Emerging from an extended stay at
Wed 29 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Burd Ellen is a project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). The group uses traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep
Tue 04 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
R.A.P. Ferreira fka milo aka scallops hotel is an MC, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorised as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorational style of performance. He is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
An urgent and compelling solo performance using improvised live double bass, electronic music and experimental film to reflect on the overwhelm of news headlines, government manipulation and the increasingly chaotic
Wed 18 Sep 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
In the company of Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts, listeners can expect a thrilling evening in which rare and splendid gems of Scottish musical history and tradition will be brought to life in the hands of two unconventional masters, who invite you to join them in celebrating thirty years of music and, just as importantly, of friendship!
Sun 20 Oct 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating Joni Mitchell: the 7-piece band Hejira performs the greatest works of the genius singer-songwriter. Fronted by the outstanding vocalist/guitarist Hattie Whitehead, this band fully captures the poetry, passion and beauty of Mitchell’s masterpieces.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has taken the world stage by storm with her powerful vocals and magnetic presence. Her presence and music