CONTENTS 1 NOV 2019–31 JAN 2020 | LIST.CO.UK
I t's been a pretty cracking 12 months in the world of arts and culture in Scotland and, once again, we're thrilled to be celebrating the folks that have made the greatest impact with our annual Hot 100 list. But 2019's Hot 100 has a twist; equality! Or in other words, there's no set ranking this year, with the exception of our Top 19 for 2019. Intrigued? Turn to page 21 to find out who we've listed as our favourites of the year in each genre and then for that all-important number one spot, head on over to page 44. It's a good one! Make sure you also follow the discussion online using #ListHot100.
In other news, it's our last issue of the year but we've made sure to pack in plenty of recommendations for the festive period and beyond. We speak to Mark Ronson about Hogmanay on page 56, Songhoy Blues, who play Glasgow's Great Western festival, on page 53, the legend that is Danny Elfman on page 53 and Knives Out / Star Wars director Rian Johnson on page 60. Plus, don't forget to flick through this year's Wish List for all that Christmassy goodness, including some excellent shopping tips. Elsewhere, you'll find chats with Ardal O'Hanlon (page 54), Bat for Lashes (page 103) and Metronomy (page 104) and we also take a dive into the Dundee V&A's latest exhibition, Hello, Robot (page 132). And for an extra special treat, turn over to see some of team List's best pals, personal heroes and all-time faves.
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HOT 100 It's that time of year again when thoughts float back to all the great cultural events and artists that have kept us enthralled and entertained in Scotland throughout 2019. It's been another groundbreaking year across the genres, but who (or what) has reached the top of our tree in the much-anticipated Hot 100? Plus, we look at some of the best festivals and top venues across our nation, as well as taking a walk through the Hall of Fame to recall who has been there and done that in previous Hot 100s.
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THE LION KING Forget the new film and maybe don't even bother with the old movie: if you haven't seen The Lion King on stage before, get down to the Edinburgh Playhouse as it's transformed into the savanna for a musical treat. Don't forget the tissues. THE GREAT WESTERN A brand spanking new one-day music fest hits Glasgow's West End featuring a clutch of stars from our Hot 100, plus the likes of Songhoy Blues, Cass McCombs, Warmduscher (pictured), Malcolm Middleton, Chuchoter and Big Joanie.
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Win 12 free drop-in classes at Dance Base
12 Win a bottle of Ardbeg An Oa; the best Islay Malt of 2019
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Win full festival tickets to Burns&Beyond with Johnnie Walker 2020
Win a family experience at Beecraigs Festive Forest Win Festively Flavoured Gin Baubles from Pickering’s Gin
Win tickets to A Christmas Fairy Trail at Archerfield Walled Garden Win a pair of Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and Fire bottles
FRONT
Realist News
Celtic Connections
FEATURES Hot 100
The Nightmare Before Christmas Edinburgh's Hogmanay
FOOD & DRINK
Dunnet Bay Distillers Brett
AROUND TOWN
MagicFest BOOKS
The Big Scottish Book Club
Book Week Scotland Samra Habib
COMEDY
Tim Minchin Rob Beckett
Maisie Adam
FILM
The Aeronauts The Irishman
Marriage Story
Jojo Rabbit
KIDS
A Christmas Fairy Trail
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Atlantis Banal: Beneath the Surface 100
MUSIC
Bat for Lashes Metronomy
Ghost
Sudan Archives
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THEATRE & DANCE 121
Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen
Barber Shop Chronicles thick skin, elastic heart
Acosta Danza
TELEVISION
The Crown Podcasts
VISUAL ART Hello, Robot
Alberta Whittle & Hardeep Pandhal
FIRST & LAST Eddi Reader
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