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SO SAYS Satsuki Okaua, a Japanese journalist based in Glasgow, who writes for his home country’s music press. He’s one of millions across the world who love Scotland’s singers and musicians. Artists like Calvin Harris, KT Tunstall, Amy


MacDonald, Paolo Nutini and Biffy Clyro have adoring fans from around the globe. Soon, up-and-coming acts such as The


Twilight Sad, King Creosote, The Dykeenies, Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks could be equally loved. One of the world’s most vibrant music


scenes has ground-breaking artists, unique events and venues, and passionate, enthusiastic audiences. Lucy Sweet, a member of Scottish band


Lucky Luke, said: “One thing that is always surprising is the diversity of music produced in Scotland. There’s a whole range of stuff flourishing, such as folk, which is what we do, as well as electronica and experimental music.” Scotland’s a popular place to play for


international bands, big and small. Groups such as The Killers and Kings of


Leon have recently headlined at T in the Park, one of Europe’s most acclaimed music events that’s held every year in Perthshire. It


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attracts more than 120 acts playing to an estimated audience of 250,000 over three days. And Rock Ness, which takes place on the shores of Loch Ness, is fast becoming a


KT Tunstall (left), Franz Ferdinand (above) and Susan Boyle (right) are among some of Scotland’s


most successful artists


“There are a lot of interesting bands coming out of Scotland. Like me, people come here and end up staying longer than they intended because they love the music…”


monster event. Among other distinctions, it must be in the running for the world’s most beautiful festival setting. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee are alive with music venues. When giants like


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