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Olaf Furniss

@olafwide

Founder of Born To Be Wide, Wide Days music convention & the Music Tourist Summit. Journalist & member of @STGAGuides

 Edinburgh
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Looking forward to this!
Wide Days (@widedays) profile pictureWide Days@widedays18 Jul 2024
We’re pleased to announce the 8 acts who will feature in the first Made In Scotland Gigs showcase, on 14+15 August in Edinburgh! Comfort, @gallusareaband, @indoorfoxes @thebigdayband @gnossmusic, @ionafyfe, @NimbusSextet and Zoe Graham. 🎟️ ℹ️ wide.ink/mis
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Great to hear The Dragsters get credit on @VicGalloway. Here are some items i bought earlier. Big up Sandy McLean, now proprietor of @LoveMusicGlasgo His 53/3rd Fast and Forward Distribution, run from a basement in Edinburgh's West End, was monumental!
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... No Windows scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @NoWindowsMusic
Under the Radar: No Windows - 'a promising young duo coming soon to a venue near you'

Under the Radar: No Windows - 'a promising young duo coming soon to a venue near you'

The Sound of Young Scotland Award-winners are coming soon to a venue near you, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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This week's Under the Radar artist is... Supermann on da beat trib.al/4ELq5C9 @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @asksupermann
Under the Radar: Supermann on da beat - 'Self-taught producer flying high on Scotland’s hip-hop...

Under the Radar: Supermann on da beat - 'Self-taught producer flying high on Scotland’s hip-hop...

Supermann on da beat is a self-taught producer flying high on Scotland’s hip-hop scene, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Saint Sappho scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @saintsappho_
Under the Radar: St Sappho - 'imagine Courtney Love fronting Oasis with a string section'

Under the Radar: St Sappho - 'imagine Courtney Love fronting Oasis with a string section'

Glasgow duo Saint Sappho sound like Courtney Love fronting Oasis with a string section, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Doom Scroller scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND
Under the Radar: Doom Scroller - 'trio create a captivating blend of sounds'

Under the Radar: Doom Scroller - 'trio create a captivating blend of sounds'

Doom Scroller create a captivating blend of sounds, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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Wide Days@widedays28 Mar 2024
We have launched a bursary offering a limited number of Wide Days passes for musicians and professionals based in Scotland. The bursary passes are supported by our long-standing partner @TheSMIA Applications are open now, find out more and apply 👉 wide.ink/2024Bursary
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Wide Days@widedays28 Mar 2024
Even more artists announced for Wide Days 2024 💥 We’re excited to have Mama Terra, Martha May and the Mondays and Neev joining this year’s New From Scotland lineup! Check out the full lineup so far & pick up your tickets 👉 widedays.com/artists
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Small Car NRG scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @makeness
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Mama Terra scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @cafollamusic
Under the Radar: Mama Tera - 'the latest act to break through from Scotland's powerhouse jazz scene'

Under the Radar: Mama Tera - 'the latest act to break through from Scotland's powerhouse jazz scene'

Mama Terra are the latest act to break through from Scotland’s powerhouse jazz scene, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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Super pleased to announce our first artists and conference sessions!
Wide Days (@widedays) profile pictureWide Days@widedays4 Mar 2024
We’re pleased to share the first Wide Days 2024 sessions, speakers and showcase artists ⚡️ Join us in Edinburgh on 1-2-3 May for a distinct mix of conference sessions, networking activities and multi-genre showcase. Get the full info at widedays.com
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... neverfine scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-a… @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @_neverfine
Under the Radar: Neverfine - 'The Glasgow duo’s debut EP has picked up widespread plaudits'

Under the Radar: Neverfine - 'The Glasgow duo’s debut EP has picked up widespread plaudits'

This Glasgow duo’s debut EP has picked up widespread plaudits, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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Wide Days@widedays1 Jan 2024
Hats off to @UniqueEventsltd for the amazing First Footing line up which includes quite a few former Wide Days artists. Here's the mighty @kathrynjoseph_ in action at St Giles Cathedral. Happy New Year!
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This week's Under the Radar artist is... Philip Joseph Rae trib.al/2YmLe4A @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @philipjosephrae

Under the Radar: Philip Joseph Rae - 'a true troubadour with a penchant for electronic pioneers'

Described by Mark Ronson as ‘a true troubadour’, Philip Joseph Rae’s forthcoming album could turn out to be one of the stand-out debuts of 2024, writes Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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This week's Under the Radar artist is... Little Red Flames trib.al/TP0fW02 @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @FlamesRedLittle

Under the Radar: Little Red Flames

Mari Steven’s debut album Love Feeling is currently blazing quite a trail, write Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss

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Hola @AxelArano, fue un placer saludarte y gracias por la explicación acerca Tlatelolco. ¿Como ves el edificio de Telmex?
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Under the Radar: Jordan Phillips trib.al/VpNhHiO @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @_jorphillips
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Culann trib.al/5j7OLQs @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @Culann

Under the Radar: Culann - 'Irvine five-piece combining heavy rock with a touch of traditional...

Irvine five-piece Culann combine heavy rock with a touch of traditional Scottish folk, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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This is a great opportunity for music-makers based in Scotland.
Wide Days (@widedays) profile pictureWide Days@widedays13 Sep 2023
Calling all Scottish-based artists 📣 Applications are now open to showcase at Wide Days 2024! Artists or music creators of any genre, based in Scotland - can apply to two showcase opportunities at WD24… Find out more & apply now > wide.ink/WD24APPLY
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This week's Under the Radar artists are... Foreign Mornings trib.al/k2nDLMW @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND @ForeignMorning5

Under the Radar: Foreign Mornings - ' a fast-paced alternative rock band based between Belfast and...

With their excellent debut album 4am due out later this week, Belfast/Edinburgh rockers Foreign Mornings could soon be on everyone’s radar, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

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