Island shop window pays tribute to Scottish legend ahead of HebCelt
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.
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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.
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