Open Decks Evening this Friday 21 November, 7pm-9pm. We are super excited to have Mark Mackenzie mentoring this evening at the Seaboard Cafe. Here is why…

Mark Mackenzie is a music producer, DJ, label owner, and event organiser with over 15 years of industry experience, alongside a decade of mentoring young people in digital music production.

Born and based in Inverness, Mark`s music has reached global audiences and earned support from electronic music icons like deadmau5, Slam, and Swedish House Mafia. His 2018 signing to LA label mau5trap led to a remix feature on the Grammy-nominated artist deadmau5`s album and a Beatport chart-topping appearance on the We Are Friends compilation.

Mark has performed at major events including Riverside Festival, Boiler Room, Ibiza Rocks, Belladrum, and Otherlands. As co-founder of OutDores: The Loch Ness Garden Party and head of the Kouncil Cuts label, he`s helped spotlight Highland dance music through features in BBC, DJ Mag, and Mixmag, while bringing world-class DJs to the region. Sign up via link in our Bio. #opendecks #electronicdancemusic #musicproducertips #djtips #learntodj #pionnerdj …

🎨 ✨Local Artist Spotlight ✨🎨

Will Peace Aitken

Will is an award winning Scottish local artist who has a lifelong interest in wild weather with its patterns and perpetual changes which are reflected in the light of his sky and sea scapes.

Born in Saltcoats he then studied in Duncan of Jordanstone and Glasgow School of Art obtaining BA Honors MA.

He has worked in Scotland and abroad in product, graphic, exhibition, marketing, television, landscape, interior design and project management.

Locally in the Seaboard Peninsula (amongst non art jobs like village hall and other bits and pieces) he instigated, designed alongside his mentor the renowned post modern designer Geoff Bonner a coastal sculpture park which marks the Zeitgeist, significant historical events and mythology. The latter culminating in The Mermaid of the North created by Steve Hayward and a monument to Rev John Ross and more.

He returned to painting in the late 90s and most of his works have been bought around the UK but others are in private collections in USA and Russia.

💫 You can find a selection of Will`s paintings and prints in our Gift Shop – plus from today you can view a large stunning landscape piece of The Mermaid of the North in our Cafe – the beauty in this artwork is truly breathtaking, and it’s even more impressive when you see it in person. If you’re stopping by for a coffee or a bite to eat, take a moment to enjoy it — you won’t be disappointed.🧜‍♀️ This is selling for £750.

If interested in buying this piece or any of Will`s work contact the Seaboard Centre office team for details.

#mermaidofthenorth #balintore #localartistsupport #shoplocal #localartists #seascapeart #seascapepainting #mermaidart #mermaidlife #nc500route …