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Press and Journal
2 days ago
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- Press and Journal
Gallery: Kaiser Chiefs close out Quayside gigs at Tall Ships festival
Thousands gathered on the Aberdeen waterfront on Monday night for the final Quayside Concert, headlined by the Kaiser Chiefs. Fans filled the arena as the chart-topping band delivered a lively set, with frontman Ricky Wilson keeping the crowd on their feet with their biggest hits. The crowd was warmed up by support acts Glasvegas, the Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow, and local Aberdeen band The Capollos, setting the stage for a high-energy night of live music against the backdrop of the Tall Ships. The concert marked the final show in the Quayside series, held alongside the Tall Ships festival. The fleet is due to leave port on Tuesday, July 22, but there is still time for visitors to enjoy the event before departure. As media partners, The Press and Journal will continue to bring coverage from the festival. Press and Journal photographer was there to capture the best moments.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
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- Scotsman
Aberdeen Tall Ships 2025: What to know about Quayside Concerts, from headliners to stage times
Deacon Blue at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh | Jamie Carter With Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound Classical, Tide Lines and Kaiser Chiefs headlining, here is everything you need to know about the Aberdeen Tall Ships concerts. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox 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... As vessels are being welcomed into Aberdeen Harbour, acts from Deacon Blue and the Kaiser Chiefs are gearing up to perform as part of the 2025 Tall Ships Races. Headlining the city's Quayside Concerts, the full line up includes Brooke Combe, Ministry of Sound Classical, and Tide Lines, with many more also set to perform. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jane Barlow/PA Wire With events kicking off this evening, here is everything you need to know about Aberdeen's Quayside Concerts - including key event timings. Friday, July 18: Deacon Blue From 6.30pm to 11pm at Peterson Seabase. One of several Quayside Concerts as part of the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races, Deacon Blue are set to headline a show at Aberdeen Harbour's Peterson Seabase with guests including Brooke Combe and The Little Kicks on Friday, July 18. | Cameron Brisbane Deacon Blue will open the Quayside Concerts on Friday, with support from Midlothian singer-songwriter Brooke Combe and Aberdeen indie group The Little Kicks. Located at Peterson Seabase, Friday's event will begin at 6.30pm with sets from Brooke Combe and The Little Kicks. After the audience has been warmed up, Deacon Blue's will take to the harbour stage for their headline slot, which will end around 11pm. Saturday, July 19: Ministry of Sound Classical From 6.30pm to 11pm at Peterson Seabase. The second Quayside Concert will see Ministry of Sound Classical bring dance anthems to Aberdeen Harbour for the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races on Saturday, July 19, with guests Paul Oakenfold and Look Busy Collective. | Contributed On Saturday, Ministry of Sound Classical will then take to the Peterson Seabase stage to entertain the crown with live orchestral renditions of the iconic Ministry of Sound's greatest hits. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition to the 30-strong orchestra, support will come from DJ Paul Oakenfold and the Aberdeen-based Look Busy Collective. On Saturday, the Quayside Concert will kick off at 6.30pm. Sets from Combe and The Little Kicks will get audiences ready for Ministry of Sound Classical's performance, which is expected to end around 11pm. Sunday, July 20: Tide Lines From 7pm to 10pm at Peterson Seabase. For the third – and only free – Quayside Concert at Aberdeen Harbour's Peterson Seabase on Sunday's July 20, Scottish acts Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will perform. | Contributed Headlined by Scottish indie-folk stars Tide Lines, Sunday's Quayside Concert is shorter than previous events. With just breakthrough Banchory-born singer Calum Bowie providing support, the show will kick off from 7pm. Following his performance, Tide Lines will take to the stage, and their set is expected to end around 10pm. Monday, July 21: Kaiser Chiefs From 6.30pm to 11pm at Peterson Seabase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kaiser Chiefs will play a massive show at Alexandra Palace Park this week here are the stage timings fans can expect. | Getty Images The final Quayside Concert will take place on Monday, with English indie band Kaiser Chiefs headlining. Bringing their biggest hits including Ruby and I Predict A Riot to the final day of the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races, they will be joined by Scottish rockers Glasvegas and local band The Capollos. The event will begin at 6.30pm, with the Kaiser Chiefs bringing the Quayside Concerts to a close at 11pm. What's on at Peterson Seabase during the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races? In addition to the main Quayside Concerts, there will be a number of additional performances on the Main Stage at Peterson Seabase from Saturday to Tuesday. Here is the full Main Stage line-up at Peterson Seabase during the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races. Friday: Main Stage line-up ⭐ 6.30pm - 11pm — Quayside Concert Little Kicks Brooke Combe Deacon Blue Saturday: Main Stage line-up 9.30am — SC&T Youth Ensemble — SC&T Youth Ensemble 10.15am — Mearns Singers — Mearns Singers 11.20am — Abergaitas — Abergaitas 11.45am — Grand Opening for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 — Grand Opening for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 12.45pm — Laura Harrington & Friends — Laura Harrington & Friends 2.10pm — Frank Thomson Dance Band Trio — Frank Thomson Dance Band Trio 3.10pm — Ellie Beaton Trio — Ellie Beaton Trio 4pm - 6.30pm — Closed — Closed ⭐ 6.30pm - 11pm — Quayside Concert Look Busy Collective Paul Oakenfold Ministry of Sound Classical 11pm — Closed Sunday: Main Stage line-up 9.30am — Aberdeen City Council Music Service Ensemble — Aberdeen City Council Music Service Ensemble 11am — Polish-Scottish Song Group — Polish-Scottish Song Group 12.15pm — The Paddy Buchanan Band — The Paddy Buchanan Band 1.45pm —Tripple —Tripple 3.15pm — Fell Line — Fell Line 5pm — Crew Prizegiving — Crew Prizegiving ⭐ 7pm - 10pm — Quayside Concert Calum Bowie Tide Lines 11pm — Closed Monday: Main Stage line-up 9.30am — Albacappella — Albacappella 10.40am — Madam Tsunami — Madam Tsunami 12.10pm — ACE Voices — ACE Voices 1.40pm — Iona Fyfe — Iona Fyfe 3.10pm — Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell — Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell 4pm - 6.30pm — Closed — Closed ⭐ 6.30pm - 11pm — Quayside Concert The Capollos Glasvegas Kaiser Chiefs 11pm — Closed Monday: Main Stage line-up 9.30am — Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines — Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines 10.45am — The Country Quines — The Country Quines 12.10pm — Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society — Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society 12.45pm — Closed Where are the Quayside Concerts? All of the Quayside Concerts will be held at Peterson Seabase, with access from the West side of the city via Marischal Street or Commerce Street. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Can I bring food or drink to the Quayside Concerts? You are not allowed to bring your own food and drink into the Quayside Concerts, though there will be some available for purchase at the venue. That being said, food and drink will be permitted into the main Tall Ships event site. Can I take a camping chair? All of the Quayside Concerts are standing only events, and as such no camping chairs will be allowed. What items aren't allowed during the Quayside Concerts? In addition to outside food and drink being prohibited, there are a number of items banned from the Quayside Concerts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you are bringing a bag, it can be no bigger than a sheet of A3 paper, and it will be searched ahead of entry. Other prohibited items include: Alcoholic Beverages; Illegal substances including controlled, dangerous or illicit drugs; Opened Drink Containers; Cans/glass; Unauthorised temporary signage and promotional products; Flags/banners; Fireworks/flares/laser lights/smoke generators; Firearms, explosives, chemical, radioactive or biological substances; Chairs/stools; Rollerblades/skates, skateboards, scooters or bicycles; Animals (other than guide/assistance dogs); Professional cameras, audio recording equipment, video cameras or tripods; and/or Any other item that in the opinion of management could cause harm or public nuisance.
