The Seventh Shetland Blues Festival, taking place between Friday 3rd September and Sunday 5th September with gigs in Lerwick, Scalloway, Brae and Sandwick, features six nominees for the British Blues awards. Visiting artistes this year are Connie Lush and Blues Shouter, Guy Tortora Band, Hokie Joint, Baby Isaac, Kris Dollimore, Dale Storr and Bad Taste Blues Band.