A FESTIVE celebration of Shetland’s alternative music scene is taking place this weekend - with a total of nine bands set to perform. The inaugural Riffmas event is taking place at the Gulberwick Hall on Saturday (16 December). It aims to showcase the isles’ busy.
FIVE local contemporary bands have been commissioned to produce a short live performance film and accompanying EP which will be released online as part of Shetland Artsâ Refresh Now programme.
The five acts cover a wide range of genres, with noisetastic grindcore duo Grimlok perhaps at the most extreme side of the spectrum.
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They feature bassist/vocalist Matthew Robertson and drummer Rory Dalziel, and the duo revel in short, sharp blasts of furious speed – with some groove infused breakdowns chucked in for good measure.
Also representing the heavier side of Shetlandâs music scene are metal stalwarts Ten Tonne Dozer, who regularly tour in the UK and Europe.