This week, almost time for T, why 50 Shades of Grey is criminal and my new girl crush: Nicola Benedetti.

T in the Park Party @ The Drygate Brewery

Can you believe it? It's nearly time for T! The countdown to this year's T in the Park began last night with a glamorous launch party at The Drygate Brewery. I went along to see what's brewing for this summer.

There were concerns over the gas pipelines that ran underneath the field at Balado (home to T in the Park since 1997), so, it was decided that the festival would move to new digs. 'Digs' seems appropriate given the amount of mud usually involved! So, this summer, T in the Park is moving to Strathallan Castle, to pitch its tent for the first time. As well as a new location, organisers are promising a more 'boutiquey' festival than the rave ups of years gone by. However, that could, in part, be because of recent objections by the fancy folks at Gleneagles.

A posher T or not (dinner in the park?) the line-up still has some grit, with indie rock troupe The Libertines (including bandmates Pete Doherty and Carl Barât) already confirmed as headliners. As well as a slap up T-party last night, with all the comforts of home - rubber duck-T's, set-tees and, of course, cups (pints) of T - they also announced the rest of this years acts.

Here are some of my top picks; on Friday night, Sam Smith, Jessie Ware and Kasabian will tee things up for the first night of the fest, as well as David Guetta who has said that T in the Park is his favourite music festival of all. Aye it is. On Saturday, along with The Libertines, there'll be sets from Twin Atlantic, The Script (currently playing at the Hydro) and Avicii. Them rounding things off on Sunday, for me, a delicious mash up of the Stereophonics, Clean Bandit and the Prodigy on the Radio 1 Stage. Bring on July!

T in the Park: July 10 to 12, 2015, tickets available now.

50 Shades of Grey @ The Grosveno

This week, for Valentine's Day, I took the husband to see 50 Shades of Grey at The Grosvenor. And they say romance is dead! The film was criminally bad, but the only offences were committed on the silver screen. 

I read the book, in fact, I read all three, through gritted teeth, for an article I was writing a while back. The original fan-fiction, by E.L James, was badly written and infuriating, but there is no doubt regarding the phenomenon she created or the marketing frenzy it whipped up!

Back to the film, though, it was like an afternoon movie you might find on Channel 5, except worse and, on second thoughts, you probably wouldn't find it on in the afternoon. I watched it from behind laced fingers, not through anticipation, but because I couldn't bear the awkward interactions between the main characters, with or without their smalls on.

I'm sure you're all much more sensible than me and wouldn't waste your time on such drivel, but if you were, by any chance, planning to go, I'd recommend not bothering (the filmmakers clearly didn't). This film is closer to just one shade of grey: dull.

Nicola Benedetti @ The Hilton

From my shady cinema trip to something a little bit more classy; this week, I went to a charity afternoon tea at the Hilton with a spectacular performance from Nicola Benedetti. I've seen Nicola play twice, once at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and once at the Sports Personality of Year Awards. On each occasion, I thought she was phenomenal, but was too caught up in the excitement of everything else to realise just how good she is.

Despite suffering from the dreaded lurgi, Nicola put on a perfect show, only a polite wee cough here and there giving her away! Accompanied by a piano, she treated us to several tracks, some her's or her Dad's favourites, others were requests. I was blown away by her calm, thoughtful performance as well as the naughty little twinkle in her eye. Yes, I think I might have a bit of a girl crush.

Nicola is definitely to be admired and has more than one string to her bow; as well as being one of the most successful British violinists of the last 20 years, an MBE from the Queen and a strong commitment to giving back (by bringing music to underprivileged Scottish children through charity, Sistema), she also seems like a thoroughly lovely lass tae boot.

I didn't know all of the classical pieces she played, but she could have performed Happy Birthday and it would have sounded incredible… Which, in fact, she did, much to the surprise and delight of one 90-year-old birthday girl! Her schedule is packed but the next time she is performing at a concert in Glasgow I will certainly get a ticket, as well as, perhaps, seeing if she fancies a wee glass of wine down the pub!

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The Scottish Aeropress Championships returns to Glasgow for the second time. The coffee competition gives baristas from across the country a good roasting, but there's plenty for non-caffeinated folks to get involved with too: music from El Rancho, a full bar and delicious food from Babu Bombay Street Kitchen. The event takes place at SWG3 on Wednesday, March 4 from 6.00pm. Tickets are free but limited, so Wee wanted to make sure you managed to get yours in advance!