THE BURNS UNIT
Banknock musician Karine Polwart has formed a new side project entitled The Burns Unit. The act, which also features Emma Pollock (ex-Delgadoes) & King Creosote, are due to release their debut album, "Side Show" in August.

LIEUTENANT STARDUST
Long running local band Lieutenant Stardust are looking for a new bass player to replace the departing Les Vegas. The band say that they are "requiring a new one to slot in with the least amount of hassle possible. Backing vocals are a must with the candidate, age unimportant but ability and attitude to learn fast and hit the ground running is a must. The band are pretty much busy right up until the end of the year with work always coming in. Most gigs are local but there are the odd forays out of the region". Interested parties should contact Boaby on: boaby_1888@hotmail.co.uk

GENETIK BLUEPRINT
Falkirk hardcore band Genetik Blueprint have recruited two new members, Paul Stewart (bass) & Mick McCarroll (synth).

AIDEN MOFFAT
Falkirk solo star Aiden Moffat has begun working on a collaborative album with local jazz musician Bill Wells. The album, which is currently untitled, is due to be released early in 2011.

THE INTERNATIONAL POP ASSASSINS
Ross Cunningham, drummer with The International Pop Assassins, has been forced to give up the kit due an injury sustained during a cycling accident. He has now moved sideways onto bass, whilst original bass player Johnny Mack has stepped aside to concentrate on his other band, The Underground Jam. The new drummer with the band is Willie Green, a distant cousin of Lieutenant Stardust stickman, Boaby Rash. The band are now rehearsing for live dates whilst recording their fifth album.

THE DEAD LEAVES
Local act The Dead Leaves have parted company with vocalist Ryan Hurcombe and bass player Kieran Dick. The remaining three members intend to continue with new members.

RECORDING OPPORTUNITY
A opportunity exists for a local band to be recorded free of charge. Dean Varga is a student at Falkirk College, studying Sound Production. As part of his course he has to record a track from a full band, preferably one with established songs (i.e Not a band made up of people from his course performing a cover). Dean is scouting about for bands that would be interested in getting a track recorded for free as part of the project. He would be looking to start recording in January, and the recording would take place during the week.
The college is fully equipped with desks and high quality mics. The only thing required is that the band bring their own drum kit (this includes snares, toms and cymbals. The college kick drum is not bad so you could also use that), and if possible, amps.
If any bands are interested they can contact deanvarga@hotmail.co.uk.

BLACK SUN
Black Sun, an industrial band featuring local musician Russel McEwan, are set to release their sixth album "Twilight Of The Gods". The band are due to undertake a European tour in 2010.

BIG IN FALKIRK
The local festival, Big In Falkirk, looks unlikely to go ahead in 2010 due to budget cuts by Falkirk Council. The event which has previously attracted large crowds to see nostalgia bands mixed with upcoming acts has been ruinning for ten years.