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The Scottish Daily Record 24th December 2009

Bev Lyons

 The MacDonald Bros Play Christmas Living Room Gig For Lucky Fan

THE MacDonald Brothers gave Razz competition winners Kerrie Young, 16, and her sister Nicolle, 15, from Lochgelly, an early Christmas present when they played at their home.

Ayrshire-born brothers Craig and Brian offered to play a set for a Razz reader to celebrate the release of their Cash For Kids Christmas single, Three Cheers For Christmas, and to thank readers for their support.

for Bev Lyon's Video Blog  of this story click HERE

“Three Cheers for Christmas” is being heavily supported by many of Scotland’s leading Radio Stations as the official "Cash for Kid" Christmas Single!

The MacDonald Bros who wrote the track, are donating all the money from this single to the Childrens Charity "Cash For Kids"

Listen out to your local radio stations (Clyde 1 and 2, West FM and Westsound, Forth 1 and 2, Tay FM and AM, Northsound 1 and 2 and MFR) to hear the single.  It can be downloaded from the 13th December

You will have to be quick though as its available for one week only!  "Three Cheers For Christmas" features Ravenswood Primary School Choir from Cumbernauld who won a competiion to appear on the lads Christmas Album.

 We are hoping the "Cash For Kids" Single reaches a Scottish Top 10 Chart position this Christmas but we need your help!  Tell as many people as you can, every download will make the difference.  Tell your family and friends, neighbours, anyone! - remember every penny raised goes to "Cash For Kids" so please help us raise as much as possible!

 Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the track!!

 taken from the officials website

www.themacdonaldbros.com

Evening Times Friday 11th
Brothers say thanks with a song

Craig and Brian are currently on a Scottish tour

Sarah Swain

Craig and Brian Launched The Christmas Toy Appeal in Falkirk on Monday 9th November 2009

picture thanks to Central FM Radio

Sandi Thom signs up for Stirling’s Hogmanay

Friday, 9th October, 2009

Scottish musician, Sandi Thom was today announced as the final piece of the jigsaw for Stirling’s Hogmanay party at the Castle 2009.

Sandi will join fellow performers the MacDonald Brothers and Gary Mullen to bring in the bells at a distinctively Scottish New Year party to round of the Year of Homecoming.

Stirling Council in association with Central FM and Aurora Hotels are hosting the celebrations at the esplanade at Stirling Castle with brisk ticket sales already that allowed people to take advantage of the credit crunching £10 ticket offer throughout September.

Sandi famously came to the world’s attention in that same tiny basement with her ‘21 nights in Tooting’ tour – three weeks of concerts that she sent out to audiences worldwide via the Internet.  And when ‘I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker’ was released it went straight to number one in the UK and went on to be a hit worldwide. In Australia alone, it topped the charts for a record-breaking 12 weeks.

Freddie Mercury performer, Gary Mullen has never played a Hogmanay gig in Scotland before, saying that already the anticipation is building and feels privileged to be asked to perform on stage in Stirling, especially on New Years Eve

 The MacDonald Brothers said that they love performing at Hogmanay, but this year there will be an added bonus of playing with the backdrop of Stirling Castle, adding that this will go down as one of their highlights of their young career.

Stirling Provost Fergus Wood, said: "Getting Sandi Thom on the bill is a real coup adding to a fantastic line up that will no doubt be a memorable hogmanay at Stirling Castle, providing fun for all the family and at prices that most can afford.  The bells will be brought in, in a traditional style with massed pipes and drums crossing the castle drawbridge and a fantastic firework display to illuminate the historic Top of the Town."

Tickets for Stirling's Hogmanay are on sale from the box offices at the Albert Halls, Tolbooth, Macrobert and SECC online. 

Ayrshire’s own MacDonald Brothers not only presented
an award but also performed at the event and West Sound
also presented the boys with their own award!

Craig & Brian were presented with the "Contribution to
Music Award"  in recognition of their career so far and
putting Ayr well and truly on the map!

Well done to both - they have worked so hard over the last 3 years this award is greatly deserved

The MacDonald Bros are recording their brand new album - which is a Christmas Album and they are looking for a Primary School Choir to provide vocals for a couple of the tracks on the CD

Do you have a great choir at your Primary School - would you like to get your Primary School Choir on the MacDonald Bros CD

The successful choir will also perform live with the MacDonald Bros at a Cash for Kids Charity Lunch (date and time tbc)



for all further information visit one of the following radio station's page for the MacDonald Bros Competition

Clyde2

 TayAM

Forth2

Northsound2

Westsound

Competition Ends at the end of September

Press Release - Xmas at Xscape

With The X Factor

The MacDonald Brothers head to SNO!zone Scotland  for their new Christmas album

 Time:             From 6pm        

The real snow slope at SNO!zone in Braehead is to be used as the location for the singing sensation, The MacDonald Brothers’, forthcoming album

Brothers, Craig and Brian, who were originally discovered on TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ have since rocketed to fame and will be  doing an exclusive photoshoot for the cover of their forthcoming Christmas album  ( TITLE TBC) which is due to be launched Mid November.

 Young Celts Album and Xmas Show Advertising Campaign STV

A new advertising campaign starts today (Friday 21st Aug) on STV in relation to the lads upcoming Xmas show and most recent album "Young Celts." Keep your eyes peeled over the next week or so for various appearances on the channel.

Craig and Brian were back in the Studio last week beginning preparations for their new Christmas Album. The album will feature all of those classic Christmas covers as well as maybe a couple of the lads own songs. Due for release later this year!

MacDonald Bros to perform with Dougie MacLean

The MacDonald Bros are extremely honoured to be asked to perform with Singer/ Songwriter Dougie MacLean at his Festival this year. The lads will be appearing at the "Dougie MacLean and Friends" concert held at Pitlochry Festival Theatre on Saturday 7th November. For more details and tickets please click here

LATEST NEWS FROM THE MACDONALD BROS OFFICIAL SITE 5TH APRIL 2009

The Macs were scheduled to head back to Australia in March / April of this year, however unfortunately due to logistical reasons the lads never made it over. The Australian record label are taking more time to line up the Macs second overseas album release properly.

Hopefully if everything goes to plan the lads will be heading over later this year.

As soon as we have more news we will let everyone know.

 TV Appearance BBC Alba

Craig and Brian have been filmed for a documentary style programme to be aired on the Gaelic channel BBC Alba on Monday 5th May. The documentary will show footage of the making of their new music video, amongst other activities..

West FM Top 50 Scottish Songs As Voted By The Listeners.

Sunday January 25th 2009

The MacDonald Bros were featured in West FM's Top 50 Scottish Songs chosen by the listeners.

Celtic Mantra and Flower Of Scotland were in the top ten.

To read more on this visit Craig and Brians Official Site today just click on the link below to go straight to the story.

www.themacdonaldbros.com/macdonald-bros-official-news.php?id=304

click here to visit the official site now. 

New Year - New Pics - Taken While Searching For Locations For New Music Video

Lots More Picture On The Official Site

Dundee Youth Awards 2008 - Special Appearance

The MacDonald Bros

Wellgate sponsors Youth Awards

As always, the Wellgate Shopping Centre is at the heart of the community and is delighted to be revealed as the proud main-sponsors of the Evening Telegraph Youth Awards.


The press often portrays the youth of today in a bad light, with reports of anti-social behaviour and violence. In reality, the majority of young people are hard-working and valuable members of the community.


So the Wellgate has teamed up with the Evening Telegraph to sponsor a glittering awards ceremony at the Apex Hotel on Friday 21st November, with a special appearance from the MacDonald brothers of X-Factor fame.


Twelve awards will be presented on the night, recognising and rewarding young Dundonians' achievements in various categories ranging from environmental awareness and academic success to overcoming disability and community involvement.