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The National
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Full line-up for the Tall Ships Races's 7000-capacity harbour gigs
The event, returning to city for the first time in almost 30 years from July 19–22, is expected to attract 400,000 visits with a fleet of Tall Ships from across the globe. As part of the celebrations, Aberdeen will put on a full weekend of concerts with some of Scotland's most popular homegrown talent. All of the gigs are sold out and a waiting list is now in place. Indie darlings Glasvegas and Brooke Combe, the Midlothian-born rising star of homegrown soul, are thrilled to be on the bill for the gigs – including headliners Deacon Blue, Kaiser Chiefs, and Ministry of Sound Classical. READ MORE: Donald Trump set to visit Scotland next week, White House confirms The gig will be Deacon Blue's first since band member James Prime passed away. Giving the line-up a distinct Aberdeen accent are the Granite City's own The Little Kicks, The Capollos and the Look Busy Collective, who all have a massive following in the north-east. Much-loved Tide Lines and Calum Bowie are also set to play. The full line-up for the Quayside Concerts in Aberdeen this weekend is: Deacon Blue (Friday, July 18) Brooke Combe The Little Kicks Ministry of Sound Classical (Saturday, July 19) Paul Oakenfold Look Busy Collective Tide Lines (Sunday, July 20) Calum Bowie Kaiser Chiefs (Monday, July 21) Glasvegas The Capollos Some 7000 fans are expected to flock to Peterson Seabase, which is being converted from a working goods yard to a gig space. Brooke Combe said: 'I'm made up to be on this show with Scottish Legends Deacon Blue in Aberdeen, it's going to be a great night of music.' The Little Kicks added: 'We are absolutely delighted to be performing as part of the Tall Ships concerts in Aberdeen this Summer. These concerts are undoubtedly going to be a real highlight of the Summer in the city, and it's a real honour to be part of them. 'To support Deacon Blue is a dream come true for us because as well as having fond memories of their music soundtracking our youth, they are still a great live band who continue to tour and stay relevant as a well-loved mainstay of Scotland's musical output. 'We have always admired them from afar, so to finally share a stage with them to a hometown crowd will be a real privilege and no doubt a very special night for us.' Click here for details on how to get there.
Press and Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
You know the headliners, but who else will be on stage at the Tall Ships Quayside Concerts in Aberdeen?
The full Quayside Concerts line-up for the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen has been announced. And in addition to the big name headliners, some of Scotland's most popular homegrown talent will feature. The concerts promise to be a landmark event, drawing thousands of fans to the city's Peterson Seabase. It is in the process of being transformed from a working goods yard into a live music venue. The Tall Ships Festival will return to the Granite City after almost thirty years, from July 19-22. North-east music fans have already helped tickets for Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs sell-out, but who else can you expect to see at the Quayside Concerts? Deacon Blue will be taking the stage on Friday July 18, with support acts Brooke Combe and The Little Kicks set to warm up the Granite City crowds. Brooke Combe said: 'I'm made up to be on this show with Scottish legends Deacon Blue in Aberdeen. 'It's going to be a great night of music.' Fellow support act The Little Kicks are local to Aberdeen and were previously shortlisted in the Best Musical Group category at the Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards. The Little Kicks said: 'We are delighted to be performing as part of the Tall Ships concerts. 'It's going to be a real highlight of the summer in the city, and it's an honour to be part of them.' On Saturday July 19, the Aberdeen audience will see Ministry of Sound Classical bring iconic dance tracks to life with a full orchestra. Support acts Paul Oakenfold and Look Busy Collective will open up for the Granite City crowds. Look Busy is a collective of five DJs, producers, record collectors and radio show hosts who have previously played clubs and festivals across the UK. Highland folk pop band Tide Lines will take to the Quayside stage on Sunday 20 July, supported by Banchory-born Callum Bowie. The local singer rose to fame through TikTok, where his cover of The Kooks' 'Naive' went viral. Since then, Calum has performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and TRNSMT. On Monday 21, gig-goers can look forward to Scottish indie rock band Glasvegas and Aberdeen based The Capollos opening up for Kaiser Chiefs. Brett Thain, guitarist for The Capollos, said: 'Being part of the Tall Ships and representing Aberdeen is monumental for us. 'We are proud to be from Aberdeen and being selected to be part of the incredible music programme is an honour.' A Tall Ships spokesman hopes excitement for the Quayside Concerts will only grow now the full line-up has been revealed. 'Every one of the acts we have announced will make every one of the Quayside Concerts a night to remember for fans,' he said. Tickets for the Tide Lines and Calum Bowie concert went on sale today for a minimum £5 donation, with all proceeds supporting Aberdeen's RNLI lifeboat station. 'We know how popular Tide Lines and Calum Bowie are, so we advise fans to book now.' the spokesman added. The Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs Quayside Concerts are now sold out and a waiting list is in place. A small number of tickets remain available for Ministry of Sound Classical.
