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The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
All you need to know about HebCelt as Tide Lines share excitement
More than 17,000 music fans are expected on the Isle of Lewis for the event, which will include a final tour appearance from Lulu and a special 20th anniversary show from Skerryvore. Stornoway has had music fans landing over recent days with the population set to double during the festival. And Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson said: 'We always love playing HebCelt. From the moment we step off the ferry onto the beautiful Isle of Lewis, we just have an amazing time. 'The crowd in the big top tent is always bouncing which makes it one of our favourite places to play. We're buzzing to be back this year and delighted to be headlining the Thursday night.' Other acts set to perform over the weekend include Nina Nesbitt, Beluga Lagoon, Kassidy, Laura Silverstone and much more. Read More The festival is also fulfilling a pledge to the Keychange music industry equality project and 70% of acts are either led by females or have female members. The band El Sartel, who play on Friday, includes crew from CalMac who will be ferrying fans and artists to the island. Michelle Shields, Artist Programmer, said: 'We have a real passion for nurturing young talent at HebCelt, we were blown away by his song and his lyrics, he's clearly very talented, so we absolutely needed to invite him to play, and performing with Norrie will hopefully be a very special occasion for him. 'We've got artists coming from all over the place. Skerryvore will be flown here by our friends at LoganAir, there's travelling troubadours coming by van, and it's going to be a real party atmosphere from the moment folk set foot on the ferry and arrive in Stornoway.' The multiple-award winning event, supported by Creative Scotland, Western Isles Council, NHS Western Isles. Lewis Wind Power, SSEN and others, is on course to generate £40m for the local economy by the time it reaches its 30th anniversary in just two years. That is despite many festivals struggling, with more than 250 closing since 2019 and 39 this year alone. HebCelt Chair Iain Macphail said: 'For an island festival to be able to attract Glastonbury class acts such as Lulu, generate millions of pounds for our local economy and find itself shortlisted for a prestigious industry award in the same week is really phenomenal. 'Year after year the festival delivers world class entertainment, draws thousands of people into the region, and creates incredible opportunities for people to be part of something truly amazing. We're very lucky to have such tremendous backing and support from our community who really view HebCelt as their own.' Tide Lines are one of the headliners Carol Ferguson, HebCelt's Operations Co-Ordinator said: 'There's a real buzz about town just now, we have more than 200 volunteers ready to welcome people through the gates, and we just can't wait for the music to get started. It's going to be amazing.' Here's everything you need to know about HebCelt 2025 The event will run between July 16 and July 19. The main stage will be headlines by Tide Lines on Thursday, Lulu on Friday and Skerryvore on Saturday. The local arts centre An Lanntair marks its 40th anniversary by hosting its acclaimed Between Islands Project on Wednesday night. Who else is performing? This year's line-up also features singer songwriter Eddi Reader, Mountain Music star Nina Nesbitt, Trail West, Kassidy, the high flying Beluga Lagoon, Tom McGuire and The Brassholes, local heroes Alasdair White & Keith Morrison, Astro Bloc, Cala, Cassie and Maggie, Ciorstaidh Beaton, and Gaelic children's TV legend Donnie Dòtaman. US electro-trad star Elias Alexander, El Sartel, Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich, Iona Mairead, Isla Scott, Josie Duncan, former Spain's Got Talent finalist Laura Silverstone, Lauren Collier, LUSA, Madison Violet, Malin Lewis Trio, NATI., festival favourite Ruairidh Gray, Samba Sene & Diwan, The Tumbling Souls, and TRIP are also performing. The popular Ceilidh Tent will include performances from Tosh & Friends, Sam Cain, Emma, Spanish & Stephen Drummond, Sarah Helfrich, Corina, Arabella and Kathleen, and Jane Hepburn Macmillan. What is the best way to get there? Most people travel by ferry via the MV Loch Seaforth which is operated by CalMac. Others travel via Harris, while regional operator Loganair also operates flights to Stornoway. When do gates open and what will the weather be like? Gates open this Thursday at 5pm when the Lewis Pipe Band and the Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe Band perform the opening ceremony after leaving Porter's Lodge at 4.45pm. On Friday and Saturday, the festival is open to ticket holders from 1.30pm. The weather is always unpredictable, but this year the BBC are on site to provide special updates to viewers. It is expected to be warm throughout with mostly sun, a risk of some showers on Thursday, and good music throughout. Can you still get tickets? VIP upgrades and some other passes have already sold out, but some tickets can still be bought online at in the festival shop or at the site entrance. Fans are strongly encouraged to book in advance.
The Herald Scotland
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Tide Lines Tall Ships concert in Aberdeen to aid RNLI
Initially the 7,000 capacity gig had been planned as a free event, but quick sellouts for Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs have prompted a rethink. Instead online tickets will be sold for £5, with the money raised going to the Aberdeen RNLI. Read More: A spokesperson The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen said: 'Given the amazing clamour for other gigs in the series we didn't want to be in a position of having to turn disappointed fans away from the Sunday concert once it reached capacity. 'Having online tickets to secure places means those who want to see Tide Lines and Calum Bowie can – and do it safely and easily. 'We also felt that a £5 donation would be an opportunity to support RNLI Aberdeen who are integral to safety at sea not just during The Tall Ships Races, but all year round. 'Fans can have a great night out at this special concert - staged as a 'thank you' to the people of Aberdeen for their support of the Tall Ships Races – knowing they are saying 'thank you' to our lifeboat crews.' Tide Lines' lead singer Robert Robertson said: "We can't wait to play one of the Quayside Concerts during the Tall Ships celebrations in Aberdeen! Coming from coastal communities ourselves, we're delighted that proceeds from this show are being donated to the vital cause of the RNLI.' RNLI Aberdeen said they were delighted by the boost the donations from the gig will bring to their work. 'We are so thankful to the Tall Ships Race Aberdeen and the artists for offering the proceeds of this charity concert to Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station,' said Fiona Anderson, the station's volunteer lifeboat management group chair. 'Last year in Scotland RNLI lifeboats launched 1,182 times, aided 881 people and saved the lives of 36 people. The money donated from this concert will go towards keeping our lifeboats and other lifesaving services afloat, and for that, Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station and the wider RNLI are truly thankful!' The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 will run from July 19 to 22 and has been brought to the city by Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired. It's the first time the Tall Ships race has visited the Granite City in close to 30 years. The event is expected to attract 400,000 visitors and 50 ships from across the globe, with the race to also take in Le Havre, Dunkirk, Kristiansand, and Esbjerg. Tickets for Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will be released on Friday, June 13, at 10am via The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen website
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New Scottish distillery officially opens - bringing whisky-making back to riverside region
The event was headlined by a special appearance from Robert Robertson and Fergus Munro from the popular Scottish band Tidelines, who had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to formally open the distillery. Guests were piped through to the ribbon-cutting by Callan MacEachern, son of the distillery's founders, adding a heartfelt, family touch to the day's festivities. Levenbank Distillery is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Euan and Fiona MacEachern, the passionate owners of the multi award-winning Loch Lomond Brewery. Drawing on their deep expertise in brewing, the MacEacherns are bringing a unique flavour-forward approach to whisky-making, creating bold, characterful spirit from day one. This has been a dream in the making for a long time," said Euan MacEachern. "With our background in brewing, we've always believed that the foundations of great whisky are laid in the early stages of production. We're excited to bring that philosophy to life here at Levenbank." Although the official ribbon-cutting has taken place, Levenbank had already begun distilling earlier this year. Graeme Macdiarmid, Euan MacEachern, Robert Robertson, Fergus Munro, George Wotherspoon At the event, a number of investors had the opportunity to sign or fill the casks they'd purchased, cementing their personal connection to the distillery's journey from the very beginning. 'This isn't just the start of a distillery, it's the start of a community,' added Fiona MacEachern. 'We're incredibly grateful to everyone who's supported us, from family and friends to our investors and local partners.' Levenbank Distillery looks forward to welcoming visitors in the coming months, sharing its journey as the spirit matures. Levenbank Distillery is the Lowland's newest whisky distillery, located in Dumbarton near the banks of the River Leven. Founded by Fiona and Euan MacEachern, the visionary team behind the acclaimed Loch Lomond Brewery, are bringing a fresh approach to whisky-making by blending traditional distilling methods with a brewer's expertise, creating a range of innovative, flavour-forward spirits. With over a decade of brewing excellence, Fiona and Euan have garnered recognition for beers like the multiple award-winning 'Silkie Stout.' They will now use their expert understanding of malt and yeast to explore how using different malting levels and yeast strains can affect the flavour profile of whisky. Levenbank's experimental ethos includes utilising specialty malts such as crystal and chocolate malts, traditionally reserved for brewing, to impart complex flavours to their whiskies. This approach challenges conventional whisky production methods, placing a greater emphasis on the new make spirit's intrinsic character alongside cask maturation. Also creating a range of innovative single grain whiskies, Levenbank will adapt recipes from robust beer styles such as imperial stouts, barleywines, and wee heavies to provide the wash from which they will then distil.
The National
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
200 fans pack into Scottish trad pub for surprise Tide Lines gig
The surprise set was to kick off The Reeling festival week and celebrate the renaming of a stage in the venue's honour at Glasgow's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. The set, announced just two hours beforehand, marked a full-circle moment for the band, who first performed together at the iconic Finnieston pub. Robert Robertson from Tide Lines said: 'The Park Bar means a lot to us, it's where a couple of us first played together, long before Tide Lines officially began. 'To come back and play a surprise set here, in the week The Reeling names a stage after it, just felt really special. 'Our fans turned up and packed the pub out at a couple of hours' notice so the atmosphere was amazing - as it always is in there. READ MORE: 20 years, 7000 fans, one folk family: Skerryvore's castle show was for them 'It felt like a really nice throwback for us, back to when we were very young musicians starting out in Glasgow. 'We can't wait to play the main stage at The Reeling on Friday and to be part of such a brilliant weekend for Scottish music.' Returning to Rouken Glen Park from June 6–8 features performances from Tide Lines, Talisk, RURA, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach and more.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Scottish folk band perform pop-up gig in Glasgow subway
On Easter Monday, April 21, Tide Lines brought live music to the subway, popping up at stations across the map, including Partick and Buchanan Street. They performed stripped-back songs from their upcoming album, "Glasgow Love Story," which is set for release on April 25. Read more: 'Subway sessions': Live music performances to be held at stations across Glasgow Despite the wet weather, crowds gathered to sing along, with a large group assembling outside Skye Candles. The pop-up gigs were all designed to help build momentum for their biggest headline show yet – The Reeling at Rouken Glen Park. A large group amassed outside Skye Candles (Image: Supplied) Now in its second year, The Reeling is a summer celebration of traditional music and has become a key part of the Scottish music calendar. Tide Lines will headline on Friday, June 6, joined by fellow Scottish favourites Siobhan Miller Band, Beinn Lee, and Gnoss. It's another major moment in a milestone year for the band, who's upcoming release marks their fourth studio album. "Glasgow Love Story," features singles including By The Quayside, Leaving Town, and the nostalgic Better Days have already captured fans' hearts. The album aims to blend driving indie-folk and evocative storytelling. Robert Robertson, frontman of Tide Lines, said: "It was amazing to see so many people come out to watch us – even in the rain. "We never take that kind of support for granted. "There was such a buzz in the stations, especially with everyone singing along. "We can't wait to do it all again at The Reeling in June. "Our new album, Glasgow Love Story, is out this Friday. Read more: Iconic supermarket sweep returns - here's how you can enter "It's full of songs written for this city – about its people, its streets, the memories we've made here. "So getting to play them right in the heart of Glasgow, where they belong, felt really special." After their headline performance at The Reeling, the band will hit the road for a packed summer of festival appearances, including Belladrum, HebCelt, and a free show at Aberdeen's Quayside Concerts. They will then be embarking on a headline UK tour this autumn.
