Each year Dumfries and Galloway hosts one of most successful open studios event of its kind in Scotland. Spring Fling 2012 takes place from 2 – 5 June and in celebration of its 10th birthday will host a four day event. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get behind the scenes of the studios of artists and makers whose doors are not usually open to the public, try your hand at a new skill or simply … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4’s arts correspondent, Mark Coles has interviewed just about every music star going from Nina Simone and Led Zeppelin to the elusive Tom Waits, Neil Young, sonny Rollins, Van Morrison, Brian Eno and James Brown. His interview on the Today programme with America’s The White Stripes in 2001 helped propel them to global prominence. Other big name interviewees include: John Updike, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Woody Allen, Morgan Freeman, Spike Lee, Roger Moore … Continue reading
Something magical happened in Wigtown last Friday. It was one of those serendipitous moments. Here’s how the story began . . . . BBC Country File had come to film and we were all very excited to meet their presenter Matt Baker (also of Strictly, Blue Peter and The One Show fame). They wanted to re-create the festival atmosphere that would be prevalent throughout the weekend and the producer had phoned us earlier in the … Continue reading
LAUNCH WEEK or ‘LAUNCH SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK’ – as we’re calling it at Bestel HQ – is finally here and we are gearing up to a very exciting time and I’m sure a week Zoë will remember for the rest of her life. Yesterday we had a lovely afternoon at The Glenkens Acoustic Sessions where Zoë got some last minute practice in, jamming with her wonderful and supportive musical friends from around the area. Everyone has been … Continue reading
May’s edition of Dumfries & Galloway Life see’s Zoë on the cover looking stunning. “Dumfries & Galloway Life is the award-winning monthly glossy magazine for south-west Scotland. From stunning photography to insightful features, the magazine celebrates the best of this beautiful and vibrant area. Its readers are proud of where they live and enjoy the mix of articles about towns and villages, the natural beauty of the area, and local history as well the focus on … Continue reading
The long awaited Launch Party for Zoë’s first single ’35 Missed Calls’ is finally here. The excitement is building here at Bestel HQ ~ we’ve heard the CD, we’ve seen the video ~ everything is in place to launch Zoë on her way. Come and join in the celebration with us ~ here are all the details: ZOË BESTEL debut single – 35 Missed Calls – LAUNCH PARTY! Friday 4 May 8:00 pm until 11:30 … Continue reading