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The National
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Popular Scottish island music festival announces 2025 line-up
The Tiree Music Festival (TMF), which takes place on the Isle of Tiree between July 11 to 13, will feature the brightest lights in pop, indie, folk and trad including supergroups Skerryvore and Skippinish who are set to perform on the Big Top stage. Acts already announced for TMF's 13th edition include Gaelic trad band Mànran, folk fusion duo The Laurettes and singer-songwriter Kirsteen Harvey. (Image: Tiree Music Festival) The festival's final day will hold an anniversary celebration, with Mànran marking 15 years together and artist Scott Wood celebrating a decade since the release of his acclaimed album Upsurge. Trail West will also be reflecting on 15 years of music, and Highland favourites Torridon celebrating 20 years together. READ MORE: Scotland's rarest and most stunning wild animals to see if you're lucky Rising star Callum Beattie has also been added to the TMF bill and is the final headliner to be announced. Having established himself as one of Scotland's premiere independent artists, he is now swapping the streets of Musselburgh for stages across the UK to embark on a tour. Callum Beattie (Image: Tiree Music Festival) He will perform at TMF alongside several other young Scottish artists, such as Ben Walker and Amy Papiransky. Beattie said: 'Tiree is one of my favourite places on earth, and it's the only Scottish festival we are playing this year, before our Hydro show in November. I love it there – great music and great people.' Daniel Gillespie, artistic director for Tiree Music Festival, said: 'TMF is all about providing a platform for independent artists who capture the hearts and imaginations of our audiences and we know how beloved Callum is among Tiree audiences.' Many up-and-coming indie artists are also set to take the stage this summer including social media sensation Jarad Rowan, Lochaber singer-songwriter Little Win, and trad bands Heron Valley and Culla. Glasgow busking sensation Maria McAveety, and the four-piece Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail will also perform across the weekend. The festival's 2025 theme is "Myths and Legends" and will bring the folklore of Tiree to life for visitors, while silent discos, and a kids area with sandpits, slimebaths, tug o' war and storytelling, will also be on offer. READ MORE: Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Scotland for thunderstorms Special film screenings will run across the weekend from Screen Argyll, including a showing of Disney's Brave introduced by the voice of the soundtrack herself, Julie Fowlis. In a Scottish music festival first, attendees will be offered sauna experiences from Spear Sauna situated on the beachfront. The festival will also feature sound bath relaxation sessions and seaweed foraging walks as well as existing activities such as beach yoga, surf lessons, and tours to Tyree Distillery. Tiree Music Festival will take place between July 11 to 13. A limited number of tickets remain at with foot passenger ferry spaces only available via CalMac
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
I saw Beluga Lagoon live at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand
BELUGA Lagoon brought a party to Kelvongrove Park on Sunday Night. For a band whose music is based in folklore and encapsulates all things wild in Scotland, the Bandstand was a perfect fit. The booming vocals, stunning harmonies and thickly layered instrumentals of the eight-piece band carried through the park as they took the crowd on a journey. Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O'Donnell, Beluga Lagoon conjure up music "inspired by the great outdoors." And Andrew couldn't look more at home as he beamed at the front of the stage, enveloped in the lush green canopy of the park's trees. I saw Beluga Lagoon live at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand (Image: Newsquest) He looked to the sky and said: "It's not raining at least, eh? Yet..." The band swelled into life, with Misty Munro FM building up the crowd for a set that would have them dancing all night. READ MORE: Eight incredible pictures from the Hong Kong Markets in Glasgow And before Andrew signalled the start of the raucous Isla, he geeed up the crowd. He joked: "You ready for some dancing, aye? Just watch yourselves on the steps, I don't want anyone phoning Digby Brown on me." And with his battle-cry-esque wailing, the song and the crowd burst into life — people ceilidh dancing and bouncing from the front to the back. Andrew's voice is incredible. He plays several different instruments and goes from guttural, shanty-like wails to sweet, soaring harmonies. His talent is matched by his energy on stage - you can tell how much he and the band are enjoying themselves. (Image: Newsquest) Beluga Lagoon work their way through the sonic landscapes of their songs as each one ebbs and flows like living, breathing creatures. Stopping for a brief intermission after a meander through old and new material, Andrew opens the second half with help from support act Kirsteen Harvey. READ MORE: Can you spot yourself in these 13 brilliant snaps ahead of Robbie Williams' epic gig? Glasgow-based Kirsteen had warmed up the crowd with an angelic, stripped-back acoustic set featuring songs written for family and shaped by her upbringing - she bares her heart on stage as she sings. A highlight from her was a stunning rendition of Billy Connolly's I Wish I Was in Glasgow, which prompted a sing-along. Kirsteen joined Andrew to harmonise on Beluga's track Coping on My Own, adding a delicious bit of depth to the haunting tune. Kirsteen Harvey warmed up the crowd (Image: Newsquest) The whole band then rejoined, and the dancing ensued immediately, both on and off the stage. Andrew joked after having a laugh and a twirl on stage, saying: "We've been practising that choreography for weeks!" The only falter he had the whole show was forgetting some lines in one song, but he recovered well and said: "Sorry, I was struggling there, bloody weird lyrics... wit am a like?!" You could feel the warmth and joy pulsing from the band as they played tune after tune. Andrew's dad, Jim, even stole the limelight at one point, belting out his best Lulu impression. The crowd was a perfect mix for this kind of family fun, and they lapped up the antics while the sky grew darker and the orange hue of the sky added to the ambience. READ MORE: 'This is so unexpected': Famous Scottish baker receives high honour The night's highlight came from the band's biggest hit, The Glen. The crowd cheered and danced while singing every word of the TikTok-famous tune back to them. After a brief walk-off, they retook the stage for the encore, which rounded off the night with fan-favourite Margo & Barry. As the lights faded down and the crowd shuffled out of the park, groups were chanting choruses and basking in the leafy leftovers of a band that is no doubt about to head to bigger stages. But, with a sound so steeped in the essence of Scotland, the Bandstand stage is one they'll always fit like a big green glove.
