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The Herald Scotland
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
HebCelt enjoys 'most successful year ever' as Lulu delights crowds
The festival is now announcing it has frozen ticket prices for early bird briefs for the third year in a row. Next year's festival takes place between July 15 and 18, 2026 but work has already begun on both that and the 30th anniversary event which follows in 2027. Festival chair Ian MacPhail said: 'It's been the most successful festival in our history and is a testament to all those who have worked, volunteered and supported us in building what is essentially a pop-up village to deliver a best in class, internationally renowned event. (Image: Handout) 'Led by an inspired line-up of music, creativity at every turn and perhaps the most supportive community in the world, Stornoway and the entire Isle of Lewis can be rightfully proud of what the festival family has achieved together. 'Standing side by side with our sponsors and public funding bodies, we have invested wisely in new technology and site enhancements to improve the festival visitor experience, brand recognition, and to capture a return on investment to help sustain our efforts. We simply could not have done it without their incredible backing. 'We will reflect on everything we have achieved at this year's festival, as we look to continue building forward towards next year and our milestone event in 2027. We are so very grateful to everyone who played a role in this year's successes.' Carol Ferguson, Festival Operations Co-Ordinator, said: 'It's been a very special year and we've been overjoyed at the feedback from people talking about what a great atmosphere there was this year, how the new canvas teepee areas brought a real warmth to the look, and how sensational the music has been. 'The weather was really kind and we saw a big increase in sales across all our bars but with much smaller queues because the investment in tap and go payment just speeded everything up. We also had more band merchandise on sale this year, that we don't charge commission on, so it meant the artist could benefit even more too. 'We've put a lot of focus too on improving accessibility and welfare at the site, with relaxed concerts at our fringe events, and making everything more family friendly than ever which saw a real boost in the number of younger people coming along for what in many cases was their first major festival, and the town itself was absolutely buzzing.' The festival was said to be worth an estimated £4.1 million to the local economy last year, and that is likely to have risen again in 2025. The good weather helped those in attendance with bar takings up by 10%. Headline acts Tide Lines, Lulu and Skerryvore led the way, with stand-out performances by Elias Alexander, Nina Nesbitt, Laura Silverstone, Ruairidh Gray, El Sartel, Kassidy, Josie Duncan, and The Tumbling Souls. Read More There was also good news for the likes of Eddi Reader, Willie Campbell, Skerryvore and An Lanntair's cultural chief Alex Macdonald, with all receiving their HebCelt Hall of Fame Awards too across the four-day celebration after being inducted in the run up to this year's festival. Michelle Shields, Artist Programmer, said: 'The exceptional talent performing at this year's HebCelt was simply world class, and we're overjoyed at the reception they got, with fans snapping up tickets right up to the very last minute. 'Sold out events, Hall of Fame celebrations, platforming some truly amazing new talent particularly providing a stage to up and coming local musicians and the Gàidhlig language. 'It was a real mix of styles which will have hopefully inspired so many people in different ways. We cannot wait to confirm our special guests for next summer's festival - it's going to be outstanding.' Around 70% of those performing had a female lead or female member in the line-up. Amid the huge crowds HebCelt also lived up to its fun loving and family friendly reputation with zero arrests recorded. Early bird tickets for next year go on sale this Friday at
The National
6 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.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
BBC News
6 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.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Female-led HebCelt festival begins on Lewis
Thousands of festival-goers are in Stornoway for this year's HebCelt music festival which has a line-up of 70% female icon Lulu is appearing alongside other performers like Nina Nesbitt, Josie Duncan, Isla Scott and Eddi Reader. Organisers said the event had doubled the population of the Western Isles town, with more than 17,000 fans attending Lews Castle Green. There has been criticism in recent years of male domination of the music industry and some festival line-ups. A spokesperson for HebCelt said 200 volunteers were involved in running the festival with confirmed visitors from South Korea, China, USA and Australia. Organisers said 70% of the music acts were female-led or featured female line-up also includes bands like Tide Lines, Skerryvore and Trail West. HebCelt, which was first held in 1996, is expected to generate money for the local economy, with hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites reportedly event is supported by organisations including Creative Scotland, Western Isles Council, NHS Western Isles, Lewis Wind Power and SSEN. NHS Western Isles has launched a summer safety campaign, urging festival-goers to drink in moderation. Colum Durkan, director of public health for NHS Western Isles, said: "One of the main concerns is dehydration. "The temperatures are higher and we've had a lot of good weather recently."If people are drinking alcohol, rather than soft drinks or water, they are at greater risk."HebCelt runs until Saturday night.
