New:Noise - Dragged Up + Dead Dolphins + Alex Rae

Saturday 23rd May 2026

New:Noise – showcasing the best new musical talent from Stirling, the Forth Valley and beyond.

Tolbooth - Standing
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Door Times: 7.30pm
Tickets: £6.00 – £10.00

Overview

Tonight New:Noise presents Dragged Up + Dead Dolphins + Alex Rae

Dragged Up are a band from Glasgow formed in late 2018, incorporating elements of garage-psych, noise rock, proto-punk, and doom. They have released two albums, an EP and the recent double single ‘Blake’s Tape / Clachan Dubh’. These have garnered critical acclaim from likes of The Wire magazine, SNACK mag Scotland and Louder Than War, and airplay on BBC6, Radio Free Brooklyn and WFMU.

They’ve have played an extensive number of live shows, supporting luminary acts such as The Vaselines, Acid Mothers Temple, Charles Mootheart and Bo Ningen. In June 2025, they were invited to tour with Stephen Malkmus’ new band The Hard Quartet throughout the EU and UK.

They are currently working on further material for their new album, which is expected for release in Spring 2026.

Dead Dolphins hail from Stirling, Scotland, making the kind of noise that lands somewhere between a bar fight and a space trip.

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Rex is the ghost-folk project of Alex Neilson (Trembling Bells, Bonnie Prince Billy, Shirley Collins). Singing songs of love, loss & loathing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets are: £10 + £2 booking fee – general admission (advance) / £6 + £2 booking fee – under 25s, students (advance)
£12 – general admission (on the door) / £8 – under 25s, students (on the door)

14+, u18s must be accompanied by an adult

 

Reviews

“When the band hits their stride, they’re unstoppable...’

SNACK mag Scotland

Tolbooth

Jail Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1DE

01786 27 4000
tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk

  • Opening Hours
  • Getting Here
  • Accessibility
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tolbooth Opening Hours

    Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 13th April:

    Tuesday 14th 10-8:30pm*

    Wednesday 15th 10-5pm

    Thursday 16th 10-5pm

    Friday 17th 10-8:30pm*

    Saturday 18th 10-5pm

    * From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.

  • Tolbooth Map

  • Accessibility

    Our accessibility guides are available below for the Tolbooth.

  • To find out more about our cafe and bar click below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please Refer to Our – Venues Ticket T’s & C’s

When can we pick up tickets/what are box office opening hours?

Albert Halls

Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 13th April:

Thursday 16th 10-4pm

Friday 17th 10-4pm

Sunday 19th 4-8pm*

* Open For Evening Performance Customers Only.

Tolbooth

Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 13th April:

Tuesday 14th 10-8:30pm*

Wednesday 15th 10-5pm

Thursday 16th 10-5pm

Friday 17th 10-8:30pm*

Saturday 18th 10-5pm

* From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.

We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. Please note screengrabs of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets can also be printed out at home or for a small £1 fee be printed out at Box Office.

Box office will remain open until 30 mins after the show begins.

For standing gigs, is there an accessible area?

We will have an accessible area, the location and capacity varies per event, please contact box office to book your tickets.

Please note – Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.

The Albert Halls Access Guide

Tolbooth Access Guide

What time does the show start?

Usually approx. 30 mins after doors time but it can vary depending on the show.

What time does the show finish?

We don’t always have this info ahead of time, if you contact box office on the day we will advise on individual shows.

Is there a lift/disabled access?

There is a lift and an accessible entrance at both venues.

Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.

Can tickets be posted out?

We no longer post tickets and now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.

Where can we pick up tickets?

We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.

How do I reach the venue via public transport?

Both Venues are a short walk from Stirling Bus Station, and Stirling Train Station.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is no general parking at The Albert Halls, on street parking is available nearby. At the Tolbooth you can use the Old Town Jail Car Park free of charge when attending an event.

Is there accessible parking at the venue?

There is limited accessible parking at the Albert halls, if you require assistance contact box office and we can try to help. At the Tolbooth there is a public disabled parking space outside the venue, but it is out with our control.

Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.

Can we get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable but if the show sells out we can attempt to resell them on your behalf.

Please read the full details on our Booking Terms and Conditions.

Is there a bar/can drinks be enjoyed at a show?

There is a bar at both venues and drinks can be taken in to shows.

Is there food available in the venue?

There is the Café Bar in the Tolbooth and The Albert Halls, for opening hours please check at Box Office.

Can children attend/age restrictions?

This varies per show and will be detailed on the event webpage. Box office can advise on individual shows

Can we come in late?

This depends on the show, usually latecomers can be admitted at a suitable point in the show but this is not always the case

Who qualifies for a concession ticket price?

Concession’s are:-

*Over 60’s
*Disabled
*Unemployed
*Students / Children

Are there any restrictions on dancing or standing for shows on at the Albert Halls?

For  fully seated shows in the Albert Halls dancing is not allowed.

For standing events dancing must be at the side or at the back of the hall.

There is no standing in the front row of the balcony.

Accessible and (Carer) Tickets

A limited number of free carer tickets may be made available to customers, requiring additional support because of an accessible requirement or long-term health condition, as defined by the Equality Act (2010)