The news we have all been waiting for is finally here - So get yourself over to the upcoming gigs page to check out the full list of the upcoming Xmas Tour!!

The lads' highly anticipated documentary which was filmed for BBC Alba was finally shown last night!

If you havent had the chance to watch the brilliant episode, here is a link to the bbci version!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00kc79d/Cuide_Ri_Cathy_The_MacDonald_Brothers/

Hey guys..now we dont know much about this one at all but I am just waiting to hear back about if and how we can purchase/acquire tickets!

Its basically a talent contest to be held in Glasgow over 3 seperate occasions...however we do know that the guys are going to be judging the contest along with Nikkita..who you all know from X-Factor too!

The guys are scheduled to be performing as well as Nikkita on the final night!

Heres a link with all the info..as soon as he gets back to us about tickets etc.. we will let you all know!

http://www.southsidefestival.co.uk/stars.html

Hey guys...its just to let you know that YES the guys are performing at a gig on 17th April...

We dont know alot of details yet...apart from it will also feature Diana Vickers of the recent X-Factor series..but i believe if you follow this link you may find out some info on tix!!

http://www.remotegoat.co.uk/venue_view.php?uid=24015

AN X Factor-inspired course designed to jazz up the dry subject of business studies went on show today at Glasgow college.

And the MacDonald Brothers, two finalists from the popular talent search show, have backed the Enterprise Thru Music initiative and unveiled it.

The course has been put together by Stow College and teaches students how to run their own record label.

It takes 15 to 17-year-olds through the whole process, from picking acts to recording songs and distributing the finished product.

And it could produce an army of fledgling Simon Cowells because X Factor-style auditions form part of the course.

It has been trialled at around eight schools in the Glasgow area.

The course was showcased at the college today as it was offered to other institutions, who will be able to buy it from Stow.

Gordon Campbell, college enterprise co-ordinator, said: "If you talk to young people in schools about business and enterprise, it is a bit of a switch-off.

"By putting the word business with music, it becomes a whole different ball game. It becomes exciting and dynamic."

Through such activities as writing press releases and designing a marketing campaign, they also hone their English and communication skills, Mr Campbell said.

The announcement comes ahead of the X Factor live show, when stars from the show appear at Glasgow's SECC on Sunday and Monday.

The MacDonald Bros Plan X-Mas Concerts

The Macs are planning in doing a select number of Christmas concerts in November / December. More details to follow!

LIVE Album - Mixing takes place this week.

The MacDonald Bros have recorded a few live gigs from previous tours as Im sure you are all well aware. The live album is being mixed this week and will be available to download exclusively from the website very soon.

I Tunes - Special Mixes

Lookout for special mixes of existing MacDonald Bros material (including dance mixes) which will be available on I Tunes soon. More details to follow!

You Can Always Come Home Son

New specail mix of "You Can Always Come Home Son" being promoted in Spring and available on download, plus exclusive video viewing of the track for "Homecoming"

Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth with a year-long programme of events across the country. West FM and West Sound are celebrating the event by playing the very best music by Scottish acts and asked for your top three favourite Scottish songs.

The MacDonald Bros had 3 of their songs featured in the chart with Celtic Mantra and Flower Of Scotland taking there place in the top 10! (No's 6 and 4)

Ae Fond Kiss

The MacDonald Bros own version of "Ae Fond Kiss" is being heavily promoted for this years Robert Burns Celebrations. We hope to be hearing the track on a few of Scotland's radio stations and also at other events across the country as part of Scotland's Homecoming celebrations of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth.

BBC Documentary

The BBC are filming the lads on 14th January for a documentary. The Macs own documentary is expected to be aired sometime in March, so keep checking the site for more news on this!

Photo Shoot with Daily Record

The MacDonald Bros have been approached by the Daily Record to do a......Wait for it!!!....TOPLESS PHOTO SHOOT!!! The pics are being taken by the Daily Record this week and will be in the newspaper sometime soon, so keep your eyes peeled!!!

Live Album

The MacDonald Bros have recorded a few live gigs from previous tours as Im sure you are all well aware. The live album is being put together as we speak and will be available to download exclusively from the website!

Scottish Tour 2009

As well as the boys hopefully heading out to Australia again in the next few months to promote their next album and tour, we are in the process of setting up a brand new Scottish tour for 2009. Dates will be posted on the gigs page asap!

Good news!!

We have now been given the new date for the re-scheduled New Elgin hall gig!

And not only that...due to popular demand the guys have also added an extra date at the New Elgin Hall!

The Macs new album "Young Celts"  has soared in at no.8 in the Scottish charts.

The boys are "over the moon" to be back in the Scottish top 10 with their new release. They are now taking a few days break after their mamoth World Record Attempt which saw the lads appear at 48 stores in a week.  They are now awaiting news from the Guiness Book Of World Records to see whether the massive feat is recognised as a World Record.

The lads would personally like to thank all their fans for their support and look forward to seeing them at the start of their Winter tour.

We are sorry to announce that the boys 1st tour gig in New Elgin Hall has been re-scheduled due to Craig losing his voice. The lads have been attempting a World Record Attempt this week performing at roughly 10 stores per day where Craig has pushed his voice to the limit.

Doctors at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary have advised Craig to rest his voice completely for at least the next couple of days to ensure he doesn't seriously damage his vocal chords.

The boys are extremely disappointed to let everyone down and promise to put on a fantastic show when the gig is re-scheduled. More details will follow in the next couple of days when the new date will be confirmed.

Hey everyone!..........

The guys and their managment are very conscious of the fact that during the in store attempt on what we believe to be the world record the lads will be unable due to the really tight schedule to spend the time with the fans they normally do. Also during the tour as you know there is always only very limited availability for “meet and greets” .

As a way round this and to say thanks the lads receive from their fans they are going to be organizing a “Meet The Macs” night !

Details are still to be finalized but basically the guys will be taking over a venue such as a club where on a first come first served basis around 200 fans can attend a MACnificent night of entertainment.

In addition to doing a small pure acoustic set the lads will be available during a part of the evening for photos, a bit of banter and any memorabilia or photos etc you need signing.

Some of the things planned are as follows.........

• Camera Corner – get your piccys taken with the lads to a choice of fun backdrop.
  

• Team Talk : Stuart, Gordon, Fraser, Graeme and all the gang at The Music Kitchen will be on a panel where you get the chance to ask the questions you have been meaning to for a long time. The team will also spell out the plan of action for Craig and Brian over the next year.
  

• Meet Mum and Dad – The lads parents will be in attendance to get you a few unique (and very very interesting!) anecdotes through the years.
  

• Macaraoke – your opporutinty to singalong to the lads favourite songs
  

• MAC Disco : Boogie on down to the Macs super sounds.
  

Keep watching website for details of the event which we envisage will take place near to Xmas!

Sunday 12th October

09:00 Linwood (Paisley) - ASDA
11:00 Largs - WHSmith
12:30 Ardrossan - ASDA
14:00 Irvine - ASDA
15:30 Kilmarnock - ASDA
17:30 Girvan - ASDA
19:30 Ayr - ASDA


Monday 13th October

09:00 Hamilton - ASDA
10:30 Newmains - ASDA
12:00 Coatbridge - ASDA
13:30 Clydebank - ASDA
15:00 Silverburn (Glasgow) - TESCO
16:30 Argyle Street - WHSmith
18:00 Govan - ASDA
19:30 Bearsden - ASDA
21:00 Newton Mearns (Closes 10pm) - ASDA
22:30 Dumbarton - ASDA


Tuesday 14th October

09:30 Dunbar - ASDA
12:00 Edinburgh (Brunstane) - ASDA
13:30 Edinburgh - TESCO
15:00 Edinburgh (Cameron toll) - WHSmith
16:30 Edinburgh (Chesser) - ASDA
19:30 Livingston - ASDA


Wednesday 15th October

09:00 Grangemouth - ASDA
10:30 Falkirk - TESCO
12:00 Stirling - TESCO
13:30 Alloa - ASDA
15:00 Dunfermline - WHSmith
16:30 Kirkcaldy - ASDA
19:00 Perth - ASDA
21:00 Dundee, Kirkton - ASDA
22:30 Dundee, Milton - ASDA


Thursday 16th October

11:00 Arbroath - WHSmith
12:30 Montrose - WHSmith
14:30 Portlethen - ASDA
17:30 Aberdeen (Bridge of Dee) - ASDA
19:00 Aberdeen (Middleton Park) - ASDA
20:30 Aberdeen (Beach) - ASDA
22:00 Aberdeen (Dyce) - ASDA


Friday 17th October

10:00 Aberdeen St Nicolas Centre - WHSmith
12:00 Peterhead - ASDA
15:30 Huntly - ASDA


Saturday 18th October

09:30 Elgin - WHSmith
12:00 Inverness - WHSmith
16:30 Fort William - WHSmith
19:30 Oban - TESCO


Sunday 19th October

13:00 Cumbernauld - ASDA
15:30 Motherwell - ASDA

The lads have finally announced the dates for their upcoming winter tour!!!

For tour dates and information on where to buy those all important tickets..check out our "upcoming gigs" page!

The MacDonald Bros new single Celtic Mantra hit the airwaves today (04/09/08) with its first exclusive play on the lads local radio staion West FM. The song will hopefully be released as a download in the run up to their new album "Young Celts" released 12th October 2008.

Hi, its Gordon the manager here!

As you know, the Macs are heading off to Australia shortly for their 1st overseas promotional trip! Its a big event for us all, especially Craig & Brian.

As you also may be aware, they jet off from Glasgow on Thursday 11th of September, on the first leg of their flight to Australia.

Lots of you have been enquiring about the time and flight the lads will be on to be at the airport to wave them off. Im sure both Brian and Craig would be pleased to see you all there for what will be a really exciting day!!

However, after consulting with airport security we have been advised that we are unable to give out flight details and exact times, except to say the lads will be departing sometime in the afternoon. This is obviously something we must adhere to as airport safety and security is the prime consideration.

We would request therefore especially as the media may be coming along, that everyone respects the airport authorities wishes and ensure the lads send off goes without a hitch!!

Thanks again for your continued support and maybe see you there on the day!

Kind Regards

Gordon

The MacDonald Bros have been busy filming at STV studios in Glasgow for tonights "Inside the SPL."

The guys will be discussing X Factor as well as lighthearted football issues.

You can see them tonight (22/08/08) on Setanta 1 at 6:30 - 7:00pm tonight!!!

The MacDonald Bros embark on the next stage of their remarkable career when they jet off to Sydney Australia on 11th September from Glasgow Airport for a 14 day promotional tour.

The trip will primarily be to promote their debut album which is being given a big push by their label over there distributed through Sony/ BMG in Australia.

In addition to TV appearances and interviews with lots of radio stations the lads will be performing a showcase gig for the Australian media.

Quietly and without fanfare or million pound marketing budgets, The MacDonald Bros  are evolving into the real dark horse of the X Factor in terms of long term career development –  “down under” is just the next step.

Craig and Brian are about to go on a tour of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The tour starts in Arran on Tuesday July 22nd. On Monday the 21st of July you can hear a MacDonald Brothers special from 6pm.

They’ll be playing your requests, answering your questions and playing a few live songs too.

If you have a request for the boys, click on the link below and fill out the requested form, and dont forget to tune in on Monday 21st July from 6pm, only on 96.7 West FM

http://www.westfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=749293&spid=20611

A Message From The Manager!!!!

"The Great Big Scottish Songbook"

Hello everyone and hope you are all well.

Just a quick note to say as you know the MacDonald Bros are featured on a new album that is out today called “The Great Big Scottish Songbook”.

Gordon Campbell

We are delighted to announce that the MacDonald Bros will be undertaking the first stage of their full Scottish tour  with the annoucement of their Highlands & Islands dates commencing 22nd July - 14th August.

Check out "gigs" for the full list of venues!

On 26th May, EMI are releasing "THE GREAT BIG SCOTTISH SONGBOOK," featuring may of Scotland's most seccessful acts of all time, including Simple Minds, The Proclaimers, Runrig and KT Tunstall.

In addition this epic 5CD set will include some of the best loved songs of Scotland such as Loch Lomand, Mull of Kintyre, Braveheart (remember the tour!) and Skye Boat Song.

The album is expected to reach the UK top 40 charts and possibly could be a contender for the No.1 slot in Scotland.

We are delighted to announce that EMI who have a rich heritage of supporting Scottish music have selected several tracks by The MacDonald Bros for the album including "Shang-A-Lang," and the lads new version of "Flower of Scotland"

The Flower of Scotland track which is going down a storm on the Choices for Life gigs and will be performed on the lads forthcoming tour (dates TBA) is currently only available on the Great Big Scottish Songbook.

The track will also be included on the TV advert for the album which also features a brief shot of the lads - lookout for the ad starting next weekend!

Brian and Craig who are busy in the studio recording tracks for their new album said, "We are greatly honoured to be included in such a fantastic album and look forward to letting people hear out new version of Flower Of Scotland on record"

ORDER YOUR COPY NOW !!!

Below is an official statement from the guys and their record company!

Hi guys, we're just getting ready to go on stage in Glasgow tonight with Westlife but we thought we'd let you know that we've just had some great news regarding a major long term record deal for Australia and the whole of Asia!

On Thursday 6th March, the MacD Bros Fansite Team raised £126 (and the cash is still streaming in!!) for the scottish children's charity CHAS.

In turn, Steve McKenna of Real Radio had to play one of the MacDonald Bros recent tracks on his show, he did and the track chosen was 'Over You'.

Recording of all that happened - if you missed is now on here!! enjoy!!

Hey guys, for those of you who werent lucky enough to have come along to the fan forum, here you can watch some videos which were recorded at the event so that no fans missed out.

Lots of love Your fansite team

The Macdonald Bros are proud to confirm that they will be supporting Irish megastars Westlife throughout their tour of the UK!

The tour starts later this month and features 21 dates across the whole of the UK kicking off in Belfast and finishing up at Wembley Arena. "We're absolutely delighted to be on tour with Westlife again" said Brian "and can't wait to get up on stage for the fans across the UK"

Craig explained further "We toured almost the whole of Scotland getting as close to our fans as possible last year so it's nice that we can get out and play for the rest of the UK as well as those four SECC gigs in March.

We just can't wait to get back on the road." 

The full tour dates are listed on the gigs pages of this site and you should check the official Westlife site for any availability of tickets.

Hey everyone, after being in touch with Gordon the passed 2 days (for other fansite related reasons) We have been asked to pass this message on to all you fans regarding the open forum.

"Morning Ladies,

Please note the open forum will now take place on Saturday 16th feb in Glasgow at 11.00am.

This will give people more time to organise plus I am keen for everyone to be able to attend

Regards

Gordon"

He also said in a later e-mail to the fansite team:- "We are doing our best to look after you all, the support you all give means a great deal"

See u next week G"

So the forum will now take place at

11.00am at Stow College in Glasgow (43 Shamrock St G4 9LD).

The reason for this being is The Fansite Team and Gordon have a prior engagement this weekend so the open Forum will now be next Saturday. Hope EVERYONE can make it

Keep your eyes and ears open this coming Saturday for some interesting developments!!

As exclusively revealed by the fansite last week - the guys have now officialy confirmed that their sure to be fantastic new album will be released on 18/02/2008...and is aptly titled: "The MacDonald Bros...With Love X"

This is a strictly limited edition album.

 The album features acoustic and stripped down covers of classic love songs and ballads including favourites such as "Wonderful Tonight", "When a Man Loves a Woman", "Unchained Melody", "Stand By Me" and "All I Have To Do Is Dream".

The 16 track album is officially released in the shops on Monday 18th February but it is available to pre order now from HMV  for only £7.99 with free delivery.

Remember, the album is a strictly limited edition and once sold out will not be reissued so to ensure you get your copy make sure you order early.

Order Your Copy of With Love Now From HMV

HILLTOWN FM...DUNDEE

hilltown FM in dundee will be dedicating the 3rd of march to the macdonald brothers ,
an afteroon with the macs,

we have a magic show for everyone. music from brian and craig , an iterview with brian and craig. and much much more...... we even have prizes to be won every hour. and we also have a big surprise for all of our listeners.

hilltown FM goes live on march the 2nd...

where will you be..

107.5 fm

Coming to a gig or letter/e-mail inbox near you soon....the new MIC MAC MEWS FanLetter (the OFFICIAL MacD Bros Fansite Newsletter).

Issue 1 is available NOW!!

If you would like to subscribe to the Mic Mac Mews fanletter by e-mail or post please contact us with the necessary details at the usual e-mail address:

info@macdonaldbrosfansite.com

If you require it monthly by post (this will be 1 A4 size page printout) please tell us your postal address, if you require it to be sent to you by e-mail please include what e-mail address you would like your copy to be sent too in the e-mail you send us to subscribe.

The FanLetter is FREE to all fans/supporters of the MacDonald Brothers.

We hope you enjoy the first and future issues!

*If you wish to contribute any stories, pictures or reviews to any issue of the Mic Mac Mews Fanletter, please send them to the e-mail address above....and you never know you may just see your contribution in future issues!*

Craig and Brian were recently invited along to The West sound Radio awards to present the Child bravery award to little  Afton Kettlewell, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis.

Well done and congratulations to Afton

Hello everyone. So they day is finally here.

 The Macdonald bros' new single, "Runaway" (do you love me) is finally out and available to buy and download exclusively from I-TUNES!!

If you are new to all this downloading stuff then let us help!!

-------HOW TO DOWNLOAD ITUNES-----------

1. LOG ON TO – WWW.ITUNES.CO.UK

2. CLICK ON “ITUNES DOWNLOAD NOW” (RIGHT SIDE OF PAGE)

3. CLICK ON “DOWNLOAD ITUNES FREE” AND CLICK “RUN” WHEN THE POP-UP APPEARS

4. WHEN IT FINISHES DOWNLOADING CLICK “RUN”

5. FOLLOW ON-SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION

6. NOW OPEN IT AND TYPE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON TOP RIGHT "THE MACDONALD BROS RUNAWAY"

7. CLICK ON "BUY NOW" WHEN THE SINGLE APPEARS

8. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM HERE ON-SCREEN

9. AND ENJOY!!

It only costs 79p people so get downloading as many as you can.

The single has also been getting a lot of radio airplay.

 So if you want to here more, get on the phone/e-mail to your local radio stations and get requesting,

to help  get our boys the NO 1 single they so deserve.

*IF YOU ARE UNDER 16 YOU WILL NEED AN ADULT WITH A BANK CARD TO SET UP AN ITUNES ACCOUNT

The MacDonald Brothers 2nd album 'The World Outside' is now available to PRE ORDER at www.HMV.co.uk

*News posted by Carrie on 12/8/2007*

Following on from the success of their first album the guys are already back in the studio recording their second album. The album is expected to be bigger and better than the first. In previous radio interviews the lads have said that they want to write more of their own stuff so hopefully we will be seeing more original tracks on this album as the two, the guys wrote themselves on their self titled first album were really well received by their fans.

The album will be realeased just as their Scottish tour is coming to an end so they will certainley be getting the news out there that the second MacDonald Bros album is on its way, I for one can't wait to pre order my copy!!!

Also straight from the horses mouth (sorry Brian) the lads have confirmed that there will probably only be one or two covers on their new album, which means  more original great songs from the lads!!

The MacDonald Brothers have given starstruck fans the chance to appear on their next hit single - as backing singers. For those of you who were there, I think we can safely say it was a wonderful experience and a huge success.

Brothers Craig, 21, and Brian, 20, are putting the finishing touches to their second album, The World Outside, which is due for release on October 15.

And more than 30 lucky fans crammed into the Music Kitchen recording studio in Edinburgh on 26/07/2007 for the session.

All of the fans who sang on the backing track will be credited in the CD, which is to include a 30- minute documentary DVD showcasing the boys' rise to stardom.

The MacDonald Bros have recently revealed that they are to embark on their first Scottish tour this year. The tour is expected to be a complete sell out and if you have ever been to any MacDonald Bros gig you will know exactly why. The lads have a huge following especially in Scotland but it is a real shame that they haven't added a few dates to the tour outside of Scotland.

The tour will start in Langholm in August and end in their home town of Ayr at the Gaiety Theatre, we also expect the lads will be celebrating their second No.1 Album as well as the end of a sell out tour.

NEW DATE ADDED!!

Due to popular demand (are we really surprised) The MacDonald Bros have added an extra date to their forthcoming Scottish tour - "An Evening with The MacDonald Bros"

The boys will now play an extra night at the Ayr Gaiety Theatre , on Saturday 27th October 2007.