Inverness Gigs 
Bella sets the tone for 2026 with a genre-spanning first announcement that blends returning icons, debut appearances and rising Scottish talent. Belladrum have opened their 2026 story with a first-wave lineup that shows real confidence in what the festival does best. The early reveal blends returning icons, long-awaited Highland debuts and rising Scottish names, giving … Read more
The Broken Creels; Austerity Kills Aberdeenshire four-piece deliver a politically charged gut-punch 4/5 The Broken Creels don’t hedge their bets. Austerity Kills arrives with its fists clenched — a track that doesn’t just raise its voice, but refuses to lower it. Known for their blend of alt-rock and Americana with a psychedelic edge, the Aberdeenshire … Read more
From lockdown beginnings to a band ready to light up the stage, The Joshua Hotel opens up about honesty, influence, and the Highlands scene. Born during the stillness of lockdown, The Joshua Hotel began as a deeply personal creative outlet for frontman Joshua Mackenzie. What started as solitary experiments in a bedroom studio has since … Read more
The Dihydro returned to The Tooth and Claw, Inverness on the 30th of August, 2025 with support from local legends Shutter and new band The Skelps. The Dihydro Shutter Yes we know, apologies from the photographer who was caught on the back foot with lighting :( The Skelps Check out our other coverage of The … Read more
From rising stars to festival icons, our Belladrum gallery snapshots the full Saturday sound—featuring Texas, Tom Walker, Oceanless, and more. Saturday night at Belladrum 2025 closed with a powerhouse headline set from Texas, whose timeless anthems and commanding stage presence brought cinematic swagger to The Hot House Stage. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, the band’s return … Read more
Belladrum 2026 is set for 30 July–1 August, with early bird tickets on sale from 10am Monday 4 August. Belladrum 2025 wrapped up with a weekend of music, warmth, and unmistakable Highland spirit. Across three days, the festival’s 21st edition delivered a blend of nostalgia, discovery, and community, all set against the cinematic backdrop of … Read more
Belladrum 2025 opened with indie icons, lyrical legends, and rising stars in a genre-spanning Thursday night celebration Belladrum 2025 opened with a Thursday night line-up that celebrated both iconic headliners and rising festival favourites. Pigeon Detectives ignited The Garden Stage with their gritty indie anthems and punchy crowd rapport, while Paul Heaton—joined by the magnetic … Read more
Bad Actress at Belladrum 2025: Hard Rock Authenticity in the Highland Hills The Forres rockers discuss lineup changes, prime-time slots, and delivering pure rock ‘n’ roll energy to the Bella Bar Stage Bad Actress have been carving their own path through Scotland’s rock scene since forming near Forres in 2018, driven by a shared love … Read more
Evolving from covers to cathartic songwriting, the band reflects on surreal gigs, wild riffs, and finding their sound ahead of Belladrum Festival 2025. After a whirlwind year that’s taken them from Woodzstock to Monaco, John B’s Daughter arrive at Belladrum Festival 2025 with renewed purpose and plenty to say. Fresh from songwriting camps, new releases … Read more
Highland rockers discuss their rapid rise, local pride, and bringing high-energy hooks to Scotland’s biggest festival Highland rock band Reliever are living proof that sometimes the best things come together quickly. Formed just over a year ago from a high school rock music week encounter, the four-piece have already graced stages in Glasgow and Edinburgh, … Read more