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Kristina Wikensten

2nd year History & Journalism Student at the University of Stirling. Moved over from Sweden in 2024 to study in Scotland.

Music/Review

Kingfishr @ the O2 Academy, Glasgow Review: Pop out, Irish Folk-Rock in? ★★★★★

June 2, 2026June 18, 2026

Kingfishr took Glasgow by storm last Monday, performing their second sold out show at the O2 in Glasgow. Frontman, Eddie Keough couldn’t retain his disbelief as the audience screamed their hearts out…

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Music/Review

Midge Ure @ Usher Hall Review: a Veteran’s Love for Music ★★★★☆

May 30, 2026June 17, 2026

New wave, 8os star Midge Ure took the stage at Usher Hall in Edinburgh last Sunday, treating old fans to several hits from his past.…

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Brothers Pierre and Henry Beasley on stage at Queen Margaret's Union, Glasgow.
Music/Review

Balu Brigada @ Queen Margaret Union Review: Stadiums next? ★★★★★

May 14, 2026June 11, 2026

New Zealand brother duo Balu Brigada played the surprisingly small Glasgow venue on Tuesday, writing their names onto the union’s wall, next to the Cranberries and Nirvana.…

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Music

Balu Brigada ‘Portals’ to the UK

April 22, 2026May 3, 2026

Indie-rock duo Balu Brigada will be making a stop in the Glasgow for their first headline world tour, following the release of their first album, Portal.  …

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Music

Dylan Jack Moran and supporting bands organise concert for kidney charities 

March 19, 2026March 27, 2026

Brig sat down for an interview with Dylan Jack Moran to talk about his upcoming charity gig on Sunday, March 22.…

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Music

Alysa Liu – A figure skater’s relationship to the music industry

March 8, 2026March 10, 2026

It has been hard to miss the recent online buzz of 2026 Winter Olympic Champion Alysa Liu. But aside from her athletic talent and mindset, is her special relationship to the music…

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News/University

University replaces in-house counselling services with external 24/7 helpline   

February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

The University's in-house counselling services have been replaced by the external provider Spectrum.Life. Brig sat down with Director of Student Services, Rachel Jones to understand what mental health support the University…

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Sport

A Guide to the Sport Centre’s Strength and Conditioning Area

January 27, 2026February 15, 2026

In january many of us set goals that aren't only physicially demanding, but also mentally. For anyone nervous about the University's Strength and Conditioning area, here is a guide for starting out.…

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Features/Long Read

An illumination on Edinburgh’s Projection Show Castle of Light 

December 27, 2025December 28, 2025

Castle of light is back for its sixth year, with the theme Ice & Fire. Brig sat down with Historic Environment Scotland's Head of Experience for an in-depth interview.…

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Comment/Opinion

Brig Advent Day 17: Has Consumerism Stolen Christmas?

December 17, 2025December 19, 2025

Christmas is a lot of things. And not to play too much the Grinch here, but it seems that one of those things is a holiday of over-consumption. …

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