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Killin attracts record crowd Killin (Perthshire) :: 14 June 2019 :: www.killinmusicfestival.com 2019 EARLY BIRD TICKETS @ www.killinmusicfestival.com
The Perthshire village of Killin came alive with music for KMF 2018, attracting a record number of over 1,500 people. This year’s line-up boasted phenomenal artists including Blazin' Fiddles and Niteworks on the Friday, Peatbog Faeries, MecLir and Hò-Rò on the Saturday and a seated concert with Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain on Sunday. Not only was there music to enjoy by all ages, but also an array of fringe events on offer. On Saturday there was a Highland Hustle Workout, Ukelele workshop and a Craft Fair with craft activities all day. The Sunday featured the McLaren High School Pipe Band parading down the Main Street, a community coffee morning with the local Community Choir and Killin Primary School Choir. Festival-goers could also enjoy our Open Stage competition featuring several emerging artists from the local area and beyond. Katie Allan and
Abigail Pryde were crowned as the winners, securing a spot on the 2019 line-up. Portnellan kindly sponsored the Session Tent this year, which was free entry for all throughout the weekend to enjoy The Camans, The Mocking Dogs and the Coaltown Daisies. Award winning band Elephant Sessions have
been announced as 2019 headliners, with earlybird tickets are on sale now from www. killinmusicfestival.com
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'Fringe by the Sea' in North Berwick announces full 2018 programme North Berwick (East Lothian) :: 3-12 August :: www.fringebythesea.com Tickets @ www.citizenticket.co.uk/organiser/fringe-by-the-sea/
Fringe By The Sea, North Berwick’s “creative and quirky” festival, has now published the full programme for the 11th year presenting 168 events over ten days (3-12 August). From Meditation for Kids and guided walks up Berwick Law to Badly Drawn Boy, Mica Paris and Jerry Sadowitz the new management, revealed in February, have built on the festival’s formidable reputation consummate programming whilst retaining the belief that ‘small is beautiful’, with intimate performances from big names.
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music from Samba Sene & Diwan.
from renowned supporters of live music in Scotland, the Soundhouse Organisation. The From the world of popular music there will be North Berwick Fry will also host a number of gigs from Badly Drawn Boy, Mica Paris sings Ella music events, for those who like a little bit extra Fitzgerald, Hipsway, The Manfreds (with both with their fish suppers. Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo), The Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five, Withered Hand, Geno The festival has attracted a number of key Washington, Michael Griffiths : Songs By Kylie, sponsors for the 2018 event: East Lothian Music ..... John Goldie, afternoon family friendly gigs from Council, is supporting the event and Curious The full folk line up will see Moishe’s Bagel, Bombskare and the Major Minor Music Club Brewery have all signed up as Master Partners, Rachel Newton (Musician of the Year at the BBC (Broken Records), tribute acts Ultimate Bowie so expect delicious beers at the bar. Expert Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 and Instrumentalist of and London Calling and a DJ set by Terry Hall. building restorers, Edel (formerly Tremmel the Year at the Scots Trad Awards 2016), Andy Restoration) is sponsoring the literature Brown & Sadie Maskery, Spirit of Skiffle, UP, Aly One of the most unusual music acts around, programme. Bobby Velvet and the Alpacas will be performing Bain & Phil Cunningham, Joanna Nicholson & Frances Cooper, Dean Owens And The Celtabilly at McCarthy & Stone retirement home – classic Simpson & Marwick return to sponsor the songs from the greats accompanied by a couple venues. Jim Beam will be pouring highballs and Allstars, Shooglenifty, Calvin Arsenia and The of South American camelids. sponsoring the comedy programme. Kaela Rowan Band. Covering jazz the line up is Philip Contini and the Be Happy Band, an acoustic gig from top saxophonist Tommy Smith, Quattro MacJazz, Ali Affleck, Fergus McCreadie Trio (Best Instrumentalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2018), Viper Swing and the story of Django Rheinhart, Melanie O’Reilly, Hamish McGregor with ‘Ball, Barber and Bilk’ and The Heart and Soul Swing Band.
Niall Middleton said: “It’s the ten years since Fringe By The Sea first appeared in North Berwick and we’re celebrating with the biggest line-up in the festival’s history. With a hugely diverse programme, there’s something for everyone whether you’re 18 months or 80 years old, but the venues are small, so we advise people to book early to avoid disappointment.” The hub of the festival, which last year brought in £1.9m to the local economy, will be in the harbour area of the town, with two beautiful spiegeltents, sponsored by Simpson & Marwick.
In addition there will be cabaret from Christine Bovill’s Piaf and Marcel Lucont: Cabaret Fantastique; an unforgettable screening of Nosferatu with a new score by Graeme Stephen; Further events will take place throughout the Radio 3 favourites SymphRONica and world town, including a specially curated programme
Eastern Displays are the festival’s music programme partner. Those heading to watch films can expect delicious ice cream from Alanda’s, who is the film programme partner. The organisers are delighted to have Heart Radio joining as a Master partner to the festival for the very first time.
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Doune the Rabbit Hole Announces full lineup Laid-back three-day music & arts festival announces a further 27 acts including an exclusive headline set from Temples Lake of Mentieth (Stirling) :: 13-15 July :: www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk TICKETS @ www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk/2018-tickets The independent, family friendly festival Doune the Rabbit Hole's bumper lineup now includes a headline set from English psych rock band Temples (their only UK date this summer), Glasgow based multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs and plenty of out of this world jams from four-piece The Cosmic Dead.
stars Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, will take to the stage with her band Frankie Cosmos. Festival director Jamie Murray said: “We have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to bring an incredible range of artists to the stages of Doune the Rabbit Hole this year with 38 astounding acts confirmed today and more to come.
“The lineup features everything from punk to reggae, ska, industrial/hardcore techno, hip hop, singer songwriters, indie folk and Scottish traditional sounds. I’m overjoyed that we have Levellers playing their only Scottish date at DTRH; they were an act we'd dreamed of hosting when we started the festival almost ten years ago, so it's something of a coup for us! Atari Teenage Riot are coming all the way from Berlin for their only UK date too, and as always we’ve got a number of surprises planned! Not to mention a number of young, innovative artists making huge waves like Frankie Cosmos, The festival has once again teamed up with Elephant Sessions and Soccer96 - and so many Scottish gig promoter Synergy Concerts bringing more! together exclusive international bands, UK acts “We pride ourselves on the fact that the and the cream of Scotland’s independent/DIY atmosphere of the festival is as important as the scene. The lineup also features Levellers who play their only Scottish date at Doune the Rabbit live music. We’re family friendly and we’ll have a host of activities which will keep youngsters Hole to celebrate their 30th anniversary in line entertained throughout the weekend in our with the release of retrospective album We The enormous family area; from circus skills to printCollective produced by John Leckie (Stone making! We’re also proudly dog-friendly and Roses, Radiohead). Triple Grammy nominated we’ll have great local brewers and food suppliers Fife rockers Big Country perform their classic hits. Seminal Berlin based digital hardcore band on site again; so whether you’re vegan or Atari Teenage Riot perform their only UK festival carnivorous, you’ll be well catered for!” date as they prepare to release their 6th studio Doune the Rabbit Hole is one of the UK’s most album this summer. Ivor Novello nominated This family-friendly festivals. Under 12s go free to the is the Kit also perform. London based political festival which hosts activities from arts and activist, writer and rapper Akala joins the lineup crafts to workshops in a huge kids area and following the release his new book Natives and there’s a family camping area quietly sited away New Yorker Greta Kline, daughter of Hollywood form the hurly burly of late night events. Classes Set in picturesque Stirlingshire, the eclectic, atmospheric festival will feature performances across three stages, the Jabberwocky, Baino and Whistleblower, from bands and artists including Levellers, Atari Teenage Riot, Akala, This is the Kit, Big Country, The Beat and The Orb. Also on site, The Warren will feature a host of DJs across the weekend including just confirmed DJ sets from Sarra Wild, Letitia Pleiades and Fierce Collective and The Beatroot Cafe will feature music, theatre, storytelling and more.
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and activities include yoga for children and adults (separate classes), clown performances, bubble football, the World Cup on a big screen, bat walks, celtic fire theatre from Pyro Celtica, performances from acrobatic troupe Two Left Feat and much more. Not one to exclude furry friends, Doune is also one of only two dog friendly festivals in Scotland and the country’s best independent food and drink purveyors will once again pitch up to offer an assortment of delights.
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Palestinian Musicians Head To the mns Perthshire For Solas Festival collection …. Perthshire :: 22-24 June :: www.solasfestival.co.uk TICKETS @ www.solasfestival.co.uk/box-office/
Solas Festival, Scotland’s midsummer festival of music, arts and ideas, is delighted to welcome Palestinian musicians 47SOUL to Solas Festival.
47SOUL are renowned as a voice on social issues – the band’s very name is an allusion to the occupation of Palestine. Their lyrics often tell stories of oppression and the efforts of normal people to combat it, not only in the Middle East but around the world. With more than a million views on YouTube and glowing reviews in The Guardian, the band are making their Perthshire debut on the 22nd of June. Elsewhere In The Programme .....
Highland sensation Tide Lines, and Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert, who will be performing songs from their new collaborative album. Solas Festival is also Singers, musicians and rappers make their way to delighted to host seminal Edinburgh music label Solas festival in the idyllic Perthshire countryside for Song, By Toad’s tenth anniversary showcase, with midsummer this year. Joining artists and speakers acts including Jonnie Common, Siobhan Wilson and from across Scotland they will bring their brand of Adam Stafford. Other acts on the lineup include politicised ‘shamstep’, blending hip-hop and Arabic Withered Hand, Distant Voices featuring Emma rhythms, to get the party-goers dancing. Audiences are invited to come and join in the fun, meet all kinds Pollock, C Duncan and Donna Maciocia, folk singer Grace Petrie,Roseanne Reid, Scottish electronica act of folk, and listen to some of the best musicians Bossy Love, Glasgow new-New Waver LUCIA, North around. African folk from Gnawa Trance Fusion, slam world Palestinian and Jordanian band 47SOUL formed in championHarry Baker and Scottish Opera. exile in Jordan and have played around the world, or Professor Sir John Curtice will be examining about at least as far as visa issues and the strains of the how Scotland votes in a discussion session and Mike Israeli occupation have allowed. They have become Russell MSP will be giving us the latest from the renowned for inventing their own genre Shamstep Scottish Government. While Lesley Orr celebrates (also the name of their debut EP), which fuses hipactivism and dangerous women. hop and pop lyrics in English and Arabic. The electronic creation, featuring elements of Arab roots The packed programme of talks, discussions, poetry music have been kicked up a gear on their debut and literature will be joined by children’s shows, album, with cinematic soundscapes and menacing outdoor games, and some of the best music in rock undertones creating an extra atmospheric edge. Scotland. The festival lasts all weekend and children’s tickets are free. Their music recalls the streets of Egypt and the wedding music of the Levant but with a hip-hop twist www.solasfestival.co.uk all of their own. Their debut album Balfron Promise deals with ideas of liberation and restlessness with wit www.twitter.com/solasfestival www.facebook.com/SolasFestival and big beats. Beyond their musical influence,
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Roddy Woomble Makes His Way To Stornoway For Third Time At Hebcelt Stornoway :: 18-21 July :: www.hebceltfest.com TICKETS @ www.hebceltfest.com/booking/
The good news for Roddy Woomble fans is that there are various ways to catch him live in his various lineups in the coming months.
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He headlines the award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival next month as part of a solo tour and also plays a few gigs later in the year with the acoustic folk super group in which he features with Kris Drever and John McCusker. On top of that, he is recording a new album with Indie giants Idlewild and will be back on stage as the group’s frontman when they tour in support of the new release next year. It will be the third visit to HebCelt for Roddy, who has lived in Mull since 2008: “I love the Outer Hebrides. Having a festival there is great. I enjoy the size of the event and the staff and the crowd are friendly. It’s hard to fault. “HebCelt is a great festival in a lovely town on a unique island. Both times I've played I've turned the journey into a holiday, hanging out for a while in Lewis and Harris. The weather was nice years. He released his first solo album ‘My Secret is My Silence’ in 2006 and his fifth and the first time too. Bonus. most recent ‘The Deluder’ at the end of last “And the black pudding – excellent – and year. Stornoway has some great charity shops.” The Drever, McCusker Woomble dates were Roddy founded Idlewild with Rod Jones when arranged to mark the tenth anniversary of their they were teenagers in Edinburgh in 1995. Their album ‘Before the Ruin’. So how does he view new album will be their eighth and their first that album, and other earlier material like ‘My since 2015’s ‘Everything Ever Written’, which Secret is My Silence’, when he re-visits them? itself came after a five-year gap, including the band taking a three-year hiatus. “I still like them, mostly. I like the feel of them both. They each hold a mood. Some of my ‘Everything Ever Written’ was unveiled to fans words I'm happy with too. Yes, I think they are during an acoustic tour in the Highlands and Islands, before being showcased on the festival both strong records. I'm glad other people enjoy them still. circuit, including HebCelt. While he continues to play with the band in which he initially made his name, Roddy has now been performing as a solo artist for 12
“We usually like to alter them a bit for performance. It really depends on what musicians are playing.”
Being on the road offers a constant source of inspiration for Roddy, who grew up in America, France and the UK, and has lived in Glasgow and New York City. “I like travelling”, he says, “and sitting in cafes with a notebook. Also, being in love is an inspiration.” This year’s HebCelt runs from 18-21 July when headliners will also include Deacon Blue, The Fratellis, Eddi Reader and Skipinnish. Day tickets for HebCelt are available exclusively from the festival website. Stay connected with all the festival’s news @
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Glasgow Jazz Festival Opens In Style Glasgow :: 20-24 June :: www.jazzfest.co.uk TICKETS @ www.jazzfest.co.uk/tickets/ Glasgow’s longest running music festival, the Glasgow Jazz Festival, has opened in style in venues across the city with big names including Mr Jukes and Rose Room Orchestra Fantastique kicking off proceedings in the Old Fruitmarket and St Luke’s venues.
British acid-jazz band Incognito for more than 16 years, before launching his solo career in 2015. He has also previously toured with some of the biggest and best – including the likes of Whitney Houston, Sir Elton John, Take That and most recently Sade.
Nigel Clark and the Tom MacNiven Quintet will perform a celebratory concert in honour of the late, great Bobby Wellins at Drygate on Saturday 23 June. Preceding the night of entertainment will be a screening of ‘Dreams are Free’ – a documentary on Wellins’ life. It has been just over 20 years since trumpeter Tom MacNiven Over the next few days, music fans across the recorded ‘Guess What?’ with Bobby Wellins, and city won’t be far from unmissable live jazz with a this show will mark its re-release with the album diverse and exciting programme for the 32nd being performed in full. edition of the festival. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s most Having signed up to the Keychange Project, the innovative and imaginative pianists and initiative that encourages festivals to achieve a composers, Alexander Hawkins will take to the 50:50 gender balance by 2022, Glasgow Jazz Glasgow Jazz Festival stage. Completely selfFestival are already well on their way with 48% taught, and with a great love and deep of this year’s line-up featuring world-class knowledge of the jazz tradition, this will be a female musicians, including saxophonist Helena concert not to be missed. Kay and Arabic jazz trumpeter Yazz Ahmed as well as the inimitable Texan singer Hailey Tuck. Thursday night’s late-night jazz came in the Harpist Alina Bzhezhinska will also celebrate the form of electronic production duo Wuh Oh. Comprising of Pete the human and Baboon the music of Alice Coltrane in the Recital Room of baboon – their hook laced tracked are as berserk City Halls on Friday night. as they are danceable. The duo’s primary aim is Ian Shaw performed Shine Sister Shine at to have their audience groove to stranger sounds Glasgow’s newest Jazz venue, The Blue Arrow on than they ever thought 21 June. Cited as one of the world’s finest jazz possible with their vocalists Ian Shaw will perform his current hyperactive jazz harmony studio album - a body of work celebrating the and tricky time signatures. actions and art of extraordinary women. Known A night of entertainment as one of the jazz world’s supreme interpreters not for the faint hearted. of the popular song form – Shaw showcases new Jill Rodger, Glasgow arrangements of works by Peggy Lee, Phoebe Jazz Festival Director Snow, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. said: “I’ve been really Tony Momrelle, one of the most exciting and looking forward to this significant soul musicians on the modern British year’s programme and the stage, will play this year’s Glasgow Jazz Festival. opening night didn’t Tony was lead male vocalist of the famous
disappoint! The following days of musical entertainment will offer a diverse mix of amazing talent and I can’t wait to get along to as many gigs as possible. Ticket sales have been really great for this year’s festival and we would like to thank our audiences, old and new, for their support – we look forward to seeing you over the next few days!” Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland, said: “It’s fantastic to see Glasgow’s longest-running music festival lead the way by throwing a spotlight on world-class female musicians who push jazz in every possible direction. Scottish talent – trailblazers and newcomers alike – is woven through the programme, some keeping the flame burning while others blow expectations apart. It’s also an honour to welcome so many international stars to such a diverse range of venues right across this musically vibrant city.” Glasgow Jazz Festival is supported by Creative Scotland and Glasgow City Council. For the full Glasgow Jazz Festival programme and to buy the last few remaining tickets go to
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Saor Patrol Beat the Drum for Scotland’s Heritage @ The Spirit of Duncarron Celtic rock band Saor Patrol have a new album ‘Battle of Kings’ being released internationally on the 22 June through the UK label ARC Music. Saor Patrol are all members of the Clanranald Trust and charity to protect and promote Scottish heritage. This has been accomplished by the reconstruction of a medieval fortress in the Carron Valley known as Duncarron. Soar Patrol’s constant touring calendar has helped to finance Duncarron which has been built from the bottom up, and according the Duncarron Medieval Village Facebook page, “from scratch and quite literally by hand, and against all odds.” The Spirit of Duncarron is a celebration of music, history and Scotland that took place on the 16 and 17 June. Saor Patrol performed live at the Spirit of Duncarron on both days. Guest performers on the weekend included the talented singer/songwriter John Taylor, whose music has featured across TV and movies, and Zoee, a talented story-telling songwriter. Throughout the weekend, everyday medieval village life was represented including blacksmith demonstrations making everything from a humble hanging hook to an impressive sword; costumed warriors explaining different types of weapons and
armour and a medieval kitchen was also open to Most of visitors to see how a meal for the Chief would be Saor prepared. There was also talks on archery and Patrol medieval food. have now starred in many blockbuster movies including ‘Gladiator’, ‘King Arthur’, ‘Robin Hood’, ‘The Eagle’, ‘Thor II’, ‘Transformers 5’ and ‘Macbeth’. Their latest venture is the new Netflix movie ‘Outlaw King’ (directed by David Mackenzie) about the life and times of King Robert the Bruce. Saor Patrol have also featured in ‘Britain by Bike’ with Larry and George Lamb (Channel 5) and Victoria (ITV). Duncarron Village has been host to ‘Norsemen’ (Norway’s NRK1); ‘Gudrun the Viking Princess’ (Maramedia) and a TV ad for Visit Scotland. The fort has been used for ‘After Bannockburn’ with Clive Russell and also features in ‘Outlaw King’ featuring Angus Macfayden in the lead role. ‘Battle of Kings’ is being released internationally through ARC Music on the 22 June.
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS to be included in our festival listings email details to: musicnewsscotland@gmail.com JUNE Glasgow Jazz Festival Glasgow 20-24 June Glasgow’s longest running music festival and music fans across the city won’t be far from unmissable live jazz with a diverse and exciting programme for the 32nd edition of the festival. www.jazzfest.co.uk
song. Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Singarounds, Workshops and fun things to do. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Tiree Music Festival
Edinburgh 6-19 August Set to be part of music festival history, acts will take to the stage in one of the most beautiful live music locations in the world; the Ross Bandstand, with the breath-taking backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This new era in Scotland’s music scene provides a unique music strand to Edinburgh’s Fringe. www.smmrsessions.com
Isle of Tiree 13-15 July TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could Solas Festival compete with. Brand-new to TMF 2018 will be Perthshire the ELEVATE STAGE. This new outdoor stage will Party at The Palace 22-24 June showcase the best talent on the Scottish music Solas Festival, Scotland’s midsummer festival scene with its line-up focusing on up-and-coming Linlithgow 11-12 August has a packed programme of talks, discussions, Scottish artists. Following it's biggest event to date, Party at The poetry and literature will be joined by children’s www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk Palace is back for its fifth year in 2018. The shows, outdoor games, and some of the best award winning 2 day party will take place on music in Scotland. The festival lasts all weekend Doune the Rabbit Hole Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August in and children’s tickets are free. Linlithgow. It’s only 20 mins from Edinburgh and www.solasfestival.co.uk Lake of Mentieth (Stirling) 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of the most 13-15 July easily accessible music festivals in Scotland. The festival has once again teamed up with Riverside Rock Scottish gig promoter Synergy Concerts bringing www.partyatthepalace.co.uk Jedburgh together exclusive international bands, UK acts 23 June and the cream of Scotland’s independent/DIY Electric Fields Riverside Rock is a musical extravaganza with scene. The lineup also features Levellers who something for everyone young and old and play their only Scottish date at Doune the Rabbit Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries & Galloway 30 Aug - 1 Sept designed primarily to help raise cash for our Hole to celebrate their 30th anniversary Electric Fields, Scotland’s best small festival, has chosen charity and other organisations around www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk announced that Public Service Broadcasting, the Scottish Borders. Children’s Entertainment RIDE, The Horrors, Hollie Cook, Dream Wife, The includes, Laser Quest, Inflatables of all sorts, Hebridean Celtic Festival Orielles, Halo Maud, Feet, Makeness, Climbing Walls, Wrecking Ball, Kids Fun Fair WomenSaid and Scope will be joining them at Rides and much more. Kids entertainment is free Hebrides this year’s festival. for under 18’s from 12pm till 6pm. You’ll not find 18-21 July a better value family festival anywhere in Four day festival set against the unique backdrop www.electricfieldsfestival.com Scotland, Riverside Rock is the place to be. of the the Hebrides. Organised by the HCF Trust, www.riversiderock.co.uk this first festival was held in 1996 and now Lindisfarne Festival regularly attracts attendances of 14,000 over its Beal Farm, Berwick-upon-Tweed four day run. Wild, but not a bit woolly, this XpoNorth Festival 30 August - 2 September festival has built up a fabulously loyal audience Inverness locally and from across the world, many of whom Following a successful Lindisfarne Festival 2017, which saw a 38% increase in attendees from the 27-28 June have Hebridean ties, many of whom just love previous year and a 3500+ strong crowd, Scotland's leading creative industries festival coming here and joining in the great party. organisers are giving festivalgoers and XpoNorth's live music showcase takes place www.hebceltfest.com businesses an opportunity to get more involved across various Inverness venues and boasts a and shape the future of the Northumberland diverse selection of Scottish artists including music & arts festival by launching an exciting Annie Booth, Beta Waves, Tamzene, Zoe crowdfunding campaign for the 2018 festival. Graham plus many more. www.lindisfarnefestival.com www.xponorth.co.uk
AUGUST
TRNSMT 2018
Belladrum Festival
Beauly 2-4 August Glasgow Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in 29 June-1 July and 6+8 July the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum TRNSMT Festival will return to Glasgow Green in Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The 2018 and will be extending its music offering independent festival has built a reputation for its across two weekends on 29 June – 1 July plus 6 eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical and 8 July, and now festival organisers DF entertainments and its all-ages approach. The Concerts have confirmed the first headliner Liam festival won a VisitScotland Thistle Award in Gallagher will play Glasgow Green on Saturday 2009 and is a past winner of the Grassroots 30 June, joined by fellow British stars Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards, the Courteeners, Wolf Alice and J Hus. festival industry’s ‘Oscars’. www.trnsmtfest.com www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
JULY
Fringe by the Sea
Stonehaven Folk Festival Stonehaven 5-8 July Stonehaven Folk Festival celebrates its 30th Festival this year. Organisers are planning a number of special events to mark this milestone including a special festival launch night on 23 March. The pretty North East coastal town of Stonehaven comes alive with a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary “Folk” music and
North Berwick 3-12 August Fringe By The Sea, North Berwick’s “creative and quirky” festival, has a full programme for the 11th year presenting 168 events over ten days. The new management have built on the festival’s formidable reputation consummate programming whilst retaining the belief that ‘small is beautiful’, with intimate performances from big names. www.fringebythesea.com
Midstock Festival Dalkeith 31 August - 1 September Midstock Festival will take place on Friday 31 August and Saturday 1 September 2018 and an eclectic mix of bands and artists will take to the stage over the two dates. www.midstockfestival.com
NOVEMBER Perthshire Amber The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 2-4 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. www.perthshireamber.com
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