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EXCLUSIVE: The Faroe Islands’ GRÓ Studios and the UK’s Three River Fiction are bringing a crime thriller, Reyna, to Series Mania next week.

EXCLUSIVE: Trom creator Torfinnur Jákupsson is launching a UK indie and has unveiled a Nordic Noir set in London’s Canary Wharf on its debut slate.

Iggy Pop has announced the support acts for his forthcoming show in London – find all the details below.The punk icon is due to play a “landmark”, career-spanning set at Alexandra Palace in the capital on May 28, before heading to Glasgow on June 3 to play the city’s O2 Academy.When confirming the pair of gigs last November, Iggy promised that he’d be joined by some “special guests” and a band of “celebrated collaborators”. He later added a Manchester concert on May 31, following “phenomenal demand” for tickets.Now, it’s been confirmed that London punk duo Bob Vylan will be supporting Iggy at Ally Pally along with Joe & The Shitboys.

A unique and tranquil cluster of islands has been named the UK's latest property hotspot as house hunters are flocking to live there. The cost of buying a home has continued to increase across the UK, but house prices are soaring higher here than anywhere else in the country.

Joe & The Shitboys have accused The Great Escape of “ethnocentric bullying” after the festival dropped the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner over concerns over its whaling practices.The festival, held in Brighton and Hove each May, announced yesterday (September 24) that they would be withdrawing the Faroe Islands as their lead country partner – having only revealed the partnership earlier this month.It followed concerns over whaling in the Faroes – part of the Kingdom of Denmark – by local groups.The festival shared that, though it was dropping the partnership, they were “proud” to have worked with Faroese artists over the years, and would continue to collaborate with musicians from the territory. “We believe the contributions of Faroese artists should not be overshadowed by this matter, which bears no relation to their artistic work or their significant achievements,” they said in a statement shared to Instagram.Now, Faroe Island punk band Joe & The Shitboys have responded to the announcement, calling The Great Escape’s decision “ethnocentric ignorance”, “harmful” and “not inclusive in the slightest”.A post shared by The Great Escape Festival (@greatescapefest)Writing on Instagram today (September 25), frontman Fríði Djurhuus said: “After being reached out to by multiple anti-whaling activists, and the recent decision by The Great Escape to drop the Faroe Islands as their main partner due to our whaling practices, I, Joe, would like to publically state my position on whaling in the Faroe Islands, also known as “the grind.”“I am a Faroese vegan.

The Great Escape has withdrawn the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner over concerns over its whaling practices, amid outcry from local interest groups.The festival, held in Brighton and Hove each May, made the announcement this evening (September 24) in a statement on Instagram after concerns were raised over whaling in the Faroes – part of the Kingdom of Denmark – by local groups. The festival announced the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner earlier this month.In the statement, the festival says it’s “proud” to have worked with Faroese artists over the years, adding, “Faroese musicians have been an inspiring and integral part of our festival, and we remain dedicated to supporting these incredible artists as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide.”It goes on to say that concerns regarding whaling practices in the Faroes had been raised by local interest groups, including the Sussex Dolphin Project, and clarifies that these issues are separate from the “thriving music scene“ there.

Scotland, along with the rest of the UK, is going to be hit by a powerful storm, with some areas facing nearly 20mm of rain in just three hours. A weather map, issued by forecasters at Ventusky, shows the extent of the 938-mile-long weather front, with much of the UK shaded in red, orange, green, or blue.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Viaplay‘s streaming service — specializing in award-winning Scandinavian series and films — is now available as an add-on subscription on Amazon‘s Prime Video Channels in the United States. Starting Wednesday, Prime members in the U.S.

Scotland have the worst form of any country that has qualified for Euro 2024.

Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand has hinted that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will feature in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Manchester City pair Erling Haaland and Nathan Ake trained with the group ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Liverpool.

Manchester City are having to deal with a cartload of injuries ahead of their return to action.

Callum McGregor admits that he would RATHER face Erling Haaland when Norway come to town on Sunday afternoon - with the Scotland midfielder wanting to test himself against the world's best.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has pledged he will be working hard to be back as soon as possible after suffering an injury blow last week.

Erling Haaland was the man that the Tartan Army feared the most ahead of Scotland's clash with Norway at Hampden Park on Sunday - but he won't take part after major injury fears were sparked.

Pep Guardiola has been dealt yet another injury scare during the international break as Manchester City await an update on Erling Haaland before their impending Premier League showdown with Liverpool.

Manchester City already have seven players injured, or who have withdrawn from international duty - and have now been given a new scare with Rodri.

Annika Pham Danish IDFA winner Phie Ambo (“Family”) will be attending Amsterdam’s major doc showcase for the 8th time with “Fire, Water, Earth, Air,” bowing at the Forum Pitch alongside 20 other projects. Ahead of their industry pitch Nov.

There could be an injury double whammy for Sparta Prague ahead of facing Rangers this week.

There's no doubt that a Lanarkshire musician's forthcoming single release will bring joy to its listeners.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic If you came into the “Barbie” film cold, expecting that if any song was going to get the most play, it might be Aqua’s “Barbie World,” you had a surprise coming. Turns out Barbie is a huge Indigo Girls fan — or, at least like a million women and some men before her, she likes to belt along with the 1989 folk-rock smash “Closer to Fine” in the car. The song pops up three times over the course of the blockbuster film, guaranteeing that there is going to be a huge resurgence in the real world of people singing about going “to see the doctor of philosophy,” even if they’re actually on their way to the beach.