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The National
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Island shop window pays tribute to Scottish legend ahead of HebCelt
HebCelt is gearing up for Scots pop legend Lulu as the superstar sweeps into the Outer Hebrides to perform her headline show in Stornoway tonight. Lulu-fever has gripped the island, including at the famous Harris Tweed Hebrides shop who have turned their shop window into a tribute to the fashion icon. The Lennoxtown-born sensation — who revealed this will be one of her last live shows — heads a line-up including Josie Duncan, Trail West, The Tumbling Souls, LUSA and newcomers Isla Scott and Laura Silverstone. READ MORE: I'm performing at the Fringe but fear I won't be allowed to re-enter the US Organisers predict ticket sales have already surpassed last year's total when more than 17,800 people attended. Festival Operations co-ordinator Carol Ferguson said: 'Lulu is really giving us something to shout about - the whole island is buzzing for her appearance with people queuing up for tickets all day long. She has incredible pulling power.' Scots-singer Eddi Reader, TikTok sensation NATI. Cala and Tide Lines opened the show last night. Six-piece trad band TRIP, Sara Helfrich and Lewis locals Tosh & Friends also performed, as did Madison Violet, who also played to fans at a festival fringe show in Breasclete the previous night too. Michelle Shields, artist programmer said: 'It's been an absolutely dream start for the festival already with Tide Lines showing just why they have such a legion of fans, an amazing set from the flawless Eddi Reader and wow - Nati was amazing. 'Even the weather put on its party hat bathing us in sunshine before offering a gentle wee Hebridean breeze and a late shower or two to keep fans cool on site. It's all shaping up to be one of the best and most successful festivals yet and Lulu will be sensational." Friday's line up looks to be dominated with love for Lulu as the Shout star prepares to make her swansong appearance in the Hebrides as part of her farewell tour. Astro Bloc, Mountain Music star Nina Nesbitt and Skerryvore will conclude the celebrations on Saturday night.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
In pictures: Western Isles' HebCelt music festival
The Hebridean Music Festival - HebCelt - has opened in Stornoway on 17,000 music fans are expected to attend over the weekend, with headline acts performing in the event's big top pop icon Lulu, singer-songwriter Eddi Reader and Highlands folk pop band Tide Lines are has also been a special appearance by Gaelic children's TV legend Donnie Dòtaman.
Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Eddi Reader: Every Scottish family will have the ones who hold a tune
E ddi Reader will perform at Fringe by the Sea, a ten-day festival of music and comedy, family shows and book talks taking over lovely North Berwick from August 1. Here the former Fairground Attraction lead singer talks to us about her musical influences, plus her plans for the festival and beyond. I never plan. Songs arrive and I try to sing them and play them with the musicians who are genius enough to remember all the chords and arrangements. Sometimes that urge is so strong to play a particular song for my friends that I just run through it on the day of the show and sing it on the night.
The Herald Scotland
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
HebCelt festival nominated for prestigious events award
It takes place on Friday, October 3 in Inverness and comes with the festival due to take place next week from July 17 to July 20. Ticket sales have been increasing since the opening of an official shop while the hot weather that is expected is also seeing more people buy their weekend passes. Work is already underway on the festival site with the main tent being readied while new look hospitality bars are also in place, and a new contactless payment system. Headliners for the festival include Tide Lines, Lulu and Skerryvore while other acts include Beluga Lagoon, Nina Nesbitt and Eddi Reader. Read More Iain Macphail, HebCelt Director and Chair of the Board, said: 'To be shortlisted in what are widely regarded as the region's event Oscars just days before we open the gates to this year's festival is utterly brilliant news. 'It's amazing recognition for our team, our volunteers, supporters, sponsors and every single person who plays a part in what we do every year. 'We're all thrilled, it's put a real spring in our step as we continue to put the finishing touches to this year's event which promises to be one of the best yet. 'The queue has been out of the door pretty much constantly since we've opened. We can hardly catch our breath - it's been amazing. 'Sales have been going crazy, everyone says they are so excited to be coming along, they are buying all our new style t-shirts and other merch too. 'With the weekend forecast as it is, we'll be lucky if there are any bucket hats left by the time the first concert begins. 'It's going to be brilliant, we can't wait to get out there.'
Scotsman
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Under the Radar: Ant Thomaz
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ant Thomaz is a remarkable talent, formerly featuring in the bands Union Of Knives and DOPESICKFLY, and he's now set to release his debut album, GAIA, inspired by and featuring his daughter of the same name. To date, he has supported artists such as Eddi Reader, Starsailor, Big Country and Shaun Ryder's Black Grape, collaborated with comedian, actor and singer Karen Dunbar and been championed by Aarti Joshi on Go Radio, Michelle McManus on The Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland, Meg Lellan via BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and Derek McCutcheon on CamGlen Radio. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The upbeat lead single from the album, Believe, is released next week and has already been featured by the BBC Upload team. See Thomaz live in Glasgow this Friday at The Rum Shack, at both the Eden and Leith Festivals on Saturday, at The Old Bridge Inn in Aviemore on 21 June, and later in the summer at the Sounds of Iona Festival, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Callendar Jazz and Blues Festival. See Ant Thomaz PIC: SWEENEYPIX PHOTOGRAPHY Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide, see
