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TALENT: Hannah Kelso was nominated for a BAFTA for her film Night of the Living Dread.

BAFTA-nominated Alloa animator continues to set sights high
A CLACKS filmmaker has been taking the animation world by storm with her debut film picking up a incredible haul of awards.

Steven Young is one to watch for 2023

The Weekender's 23 for 2023 - Scottish acts tipped for success

RISING STAR: Kyle McGuinness as he appears in Amazon Prime's The Rig.

Alloa actor Kyle McGuinness: From Forefront to The Rig on Amazon Prime

IRISH SUPERSTAR: Nathan Carter will stop in at Stirling as part of his tour acrouss the UK.

Nathan Carter to play show in Stirling next month

FOR MUM AND DAD: Pat received humbling support after sharing the personal dementia journey his family has been on and is releasing a second book

Clackmannan poet asked to join elite group of authors

SOLD OUT: Stormchaser closed 2022 with a full house at Alva Masonic Hall. Pics by Ben Montgomery.

Clacks band Stormchaser enter new year on back of sold-out show

CAST: Young people are gearing up for nine shows as Forefront Stage School brings panto magic back to Alloa Town Hall - Image by Pamela Giordano McLennan

Forefront gears up for 2023 panto at Alloa Town Hall

CONCERT: Alva Academy pupils saw out the end of the year in style - Pictures by Ben Montgomery

Alva Academy pupils host unforgettable Xmas show

CHRISTMAS SHOW: Spotlight Theatre put on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Spotlight Theatre entertain with Xmas panto

PANTOMIME: Alloa Academy put on a show of Little Red and the enchanted Red Rose - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Young stars shine in Alloa Academy panto

The Weekender Awards returned for 2022, with female artists dominating the prize lists.

Seven different winners at The Weekender Awards 2022

RIGHT KIND OF TOWN: Kevin McGowan looked to his working class roots for inspiration for his new song.

Alloa musician touches on working-class roots in releasing new song

ON FIRE: The View are preparing to make their big stage return later this month. Picture by Bazza Mills

The View are ready to 'set the world alight' once again

A TALENT: James Liandu reinforced his songwriting credentials with two releases this year. Picture by Marc Sharp

'Hold on to that light' – James Liandu reflects on tragedy, songwriting and the graft

LINE-UP: Box of Trash are made up of Barry Fisher, Lyle Kennedy, Jordan McKee and Aiden Davidson

'We just go for it' - The freedom to create with Box of Trash

DUO: Matt Hickman (left) of Brownbear and Mark Sharp (right) of Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves confess their 7 Deadly Tunes to The Weekender

7 Deadly Tunes – Matt Hickman and Mark Sharp

Weekender Awards 2022 - Album of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Album of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - EP of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - EP of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - Song of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Song of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - Single of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Single of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - Live Act of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Live Act of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - Breakthrough Artist of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Breakthrough Artist of the Year shortlist

Weekender Awards 2022 - Music Video of the Year shortlist

The Weekender Awards 2022 - Music Video of the Year shortlist

STATEMENT: Royal Bloom - Kyle McKnight, Lewis Wise and Aaron Dick - released their debut album Visceral recently.

Track by Track – Royal Bloom's debut album Visceral

GERRY SON: From left to right - Roddy Mackenzie (guitars/sound engineer), Gerry McGlade (frontman), Ross Pilgrim (drums) and Gez Schieritz (bass). Picture by Gerry Son and the Smokin' Gun

Stirling band launch charity single for Strathcarron

DREAM COME TRUE: Francesca Gray has signed with Tennessee record label MC1 Nashville as she chases her childhood dream

Dream come true record deal for Clackmannan singer

SUB CONTRACT: From left to right - Andrew Bawn, Jane McGill and Stuart Salmon perform their sketch

Dollar Drama Club announce evening of festive entertainment

AUTHOR: Robert Ferguson is set to release a range of works with different publishers including his latest book Red Lentil Soup - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Alloa author's book to be promoted by Maltese tourism chiefs

GATOR BLUES: Iain Donald performing his music. Picture by David Champan

Alloa musician The Gator releases Dunoon Boat Song

The Weekender returns for 2022 with Live Act of the Year introduced for the first time

Updated The Weekender Awards grows once again with Live Act prize introduced

Strange Dimensions will play the next episode of The Gathering later this month

Oran Mor to host next instalment of The Gathering mini-festival

STEAMIE: Rehearsals are ongoing for the latest production from the Alman

Alman team bring The Steamie to Alloa this winter

PUBLISHED: Don Galloway has released his second book this year

Tullibody author releases second book of the year

MAW GOOSE: A pantomime is returning to the Macrobert after a two year hiatus

Panto to return to Macrobert this winter

SAY AWARD: Fergus McCreadie, who developed a passion for music in Dollar, has won the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award with his third release Forest Floor

Award-winning Fergus developed love of music while growing up in Clacks

DUO: Poster Paints is made up of Carla Easton and Simon Liddell. Picture by Craig McIntosh

Track by Track – Poster Paints give insight into debut album

MAN OF CLACKS: The show is running at Perth Theatre until November 5

Re-imagining of Spanish classic set in Clackmannanshire

BLUESOME TWOSOME: The Gator and fiancée Gaulty are organising the fundraising gig and have enlisted the help of talented friends local and from further afield

Gator Aid: Fundraising concert for dream gig in Mississippi

Carrie Marshall, lead singer of HAVR, aims to change the narrative surrounding trans people in Scotland. Picture by Iain Smith/The Weekender

HAVR singer aims to change the narrative around trans people

The top ten moments of the Scottish festival season

Top ten moments of the Scottish festival season 2022

ENTERTAINERS: The Stirling four-piece Gerry Son & The Smokin' Gun are natural born performers

'Make that connection' – Gerry Son & the Smokin' Gun on turning performances into shows

MILKING IT: Ewan Macfarlane will release his second solo album later this month, having drawn on his relationship with wife Jo for inspiration. Picture by David Stanton

Ewan Macfarlane on capturing a shared life on record

7 Deadly Tunes – West Lothian star Silvi

ICONIC: Guitar solos are responsible for the most memorable moments in rock 'n' roll, but the culture around lead guitar has changed in recent years. Picture by Iain Smith/The Weekender

Guitar solos - To shred or not to shred, that is the question

DEFIANT: Kiana refuses to accept limitations put on her by other people.

An unsilent voice: Kiana will not accept barriers in music

BACK FROM THE BRINK: Paul Hipson battle through his addictions, with music playing a major part in his recovery. Picture by Iain Smith/The Weekender

Music was a vital step on the road to conquering addiction

PREMIERE: A still from the documentary The Oil Machine which will premiere in Scotland as it opens the festival

Macrobert to host Central Scotland Documentary Festival 2022

PLATINUM: Alloa Musical Players celebrated 70 years of musical theatre with a party in Sauchie at the weekend

Alloa Music Players mark 70 years with birthday bash

GUN: The iconic rock band will be in Stirling in October to celebrate the release of The Calton Songs

GUN to perform at Stirling HMV to mark album release

ON STAGE: AMP brought their production of Urinetown to life in 2019

Alloa Musical Players to celebrate 70-year history with Sauchie Hall bash

FOLK: Gnoss will be playing in Muckhart this weekend - Picture courtesy of Elly Lucas

Menstrie musician prepares for hometown show this weekend

NOMINATIONS: Fergus McCreadie and his trio are up for two awards with their third release Forest Floor

Wee County musician nominated for SAY Award

The Darkness delivered a killer headline set at Vibration Festival 2022. Pictures by Iain Smith/The Weekender

Vibration keeps Falkirk at forefront of Scottish festival scene

Swim School on the Guitar and Other Machines stage at Connect Festival.

PICS: Relive the return of Connect Festival in Edinburgh