Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists set to grace Scotland’s beloved family-friendly music festival next summer.
Headliners and Highlights
Closing the festival on Saturday night will be one of Scotland’s favorite bands, TEXAS. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, the group is making a much-anticipated return to the Highland Festival after last performing in 2011. With over 40 million albums sold globally, Texas recently completed a sold-out arena tour across the UK, including two nights at Glasgow’s Hydro (captured by our very own Dylan Morrison, below). Their captivating live performances will feature timeless classics like “I Don’t Want A Lover,” “Say What You Want,” “Summer Son,” and “Inner Smile,” alongside newer hits such as “Mr Haze” and “Keep on Talking.”
Taking the stage on Thursday night is PAUL HEATON, one of the UK’s most accomplished songwriters, known for his work with The Housemartins, The Beautiful South, and his recent collaborations with Jacqui Abbott. Heaton has sold over 15 million albums and was honoured at the Ivor Awards in 2022 for his ‘Outstanding Song Collection.’ Expect to hear fan favourites like “Happy Hour,” “A Little Time,” and “Rotterdam.” He will be joined by special guest RIANNE DOWNEY.
Also performing throughout the weekend is singer, rapper, and musician EXAMPLE. Since rising to fame with his album Won’t Go Quietly in 2010, Elliot Gleave (Example) has achieved multiple UK number ones and sold-out tours worldwide. Fans can look forward to dance anthems such as “Changed The Way You Kiss Me,” “Kickstarts,” and “We’ll Be Coming Back.”
Additional Artists Announced
The lineup also includes:
- TIDE LINES
- THE PIGEON DETECTIVES
- KARINE POLWART
- BELUGA LAGOON
- THE HOOSIERS
- KASSIDY
- DREADZONE
- COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON 5
- THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN
- THE PRIMITIVES
Joining them will be Highland folk rock act TORRIDON, alt-rock band THE JOY HOTEL, three-time Young Blues Award winner TOBY LEE, girl band from Antwerp BLUAI, returning favourites PORK PIE, rising star accordionist CALUM MACPHAIL, acclaimed indie rock group OCTOBER DRIFT, all-female band THE LAURETTES, Innes Strachan’s new project LUSA, BBC Introducing artist FINN FORSTER, electronic producer FOURTH DAUGHTER, Highland folk band HO-RO, and more.
The announcement also features Americana artist from Texas, THE LIBBY KOCH BAND, local singer-songwriter DYLAN JAMES TIERNEY, rock n roll band from Perthshire, THE CARLOWAYS, Ness Factor 2023 winner Joanne Ross with her band JOHN B’S DAUGHTER, local fusion band THE IDIOTIX, and traditional Scottish music group FEIS ROIS CEILIDH TRAIL.
Dougie Brown, Festival Producer says ‘We are delighted to unveil our first batch of acts who are set to join us for the biggest party in the Highlands next summer. Both Texas and Paul Heaton will be guaranteed to deliver some of the biggest singalong moments in Bella history, plus there are so many other incredible acts to check out across the weekend – and this is only the first announcement! We can’t wait to party at Bella with our wonderful Bella family.’
With such a diverse lineup, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers next summer!
Featured image © Alan Cruickshank
TICKETS
Tickets are available now from www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
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