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CONCERT IN THE GARDENS We’ve only just recovered from the story earlier in the year that Lily Allen was approached to play the role of Yara, alongside her brother Alfie in Game of Thrones. You know, the woman he doesn’t know is his sister until after he tries to have his wicked way with her. But we can put all those thoughts out of our heads as she storms the Edinburgh stage on Hogmanay to headline the capital’s celebrations. Also bidding a fond musical farewell to 2014 will be Soul II Soul and Björn Again. West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Wed 31 Dec. 11 Dec 2014–5 Feb 2015 THE LIST 11