Indie favourites lead a strong return for the Scottish festival this July Ash have been confirmed as Saturday night headliners for Back Doune the Rabbit Hole 2026, marking one of the most high-profile bookings of the festival’s modern era. The independent event returns to Cardross Estate from 17–19 July, building on the momentum of its well-received comeback last summer. Few ... Read more
The collaborative project brings its biggest Highland date yet to Northern Meeting Park Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band have announced their biggest Highland show to date, with a headline performance set for Northern Meeting Park on Friday 29 May 2026. Support on the night comes from Calum Bowie. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday ... Read more
From playful improvisation to the sweep of Poaching Days, Rumac’s Celtic Connections show marked a turning point rather than a milestone. Rumac stepped onto the stage at the TV Studio at SWG3 for one of the biggest headline shows of his career, and you could tell immediately he wasn’t planning to play it safe. His roots ... Read more
Folk’d Up , with support from Craig Robertson Band and Dylan James Tierney, at An Seòmar, Inverness on the 28th of December. Folk’d Up See recent interview with Folk’d Up Dylan James Tierney
Folk’d Up are an emerging force in the local music scene, having recently achieved a major milestone by supporting Torridon at a sold-out gig in November. Since their debut gig in April earlier in 2024, they’ve quickly gained traction, impressing audiences with their high-energy performances and evolving sound. Known for their dynamic blend of folk ... Read more
Photographs of Talisk supported by Cathal Murphy at An Seòmar, Inverness on the 14th of December, 2024. Talisk Cathal Murphy Crowd See photos of An Seòmar’s opening night here
Peat & Diesel kicking off Inverness’s newest music venue, An Seòmar with a sold out gig on the 12th of December, 2024. More Peat & Diesel here Calum Campbell Beautiful Folks
Callum Beattie played a sell-out gig at Inverness Leisure with support from Wee James on the 7th of December, 2024. Callum Beattie See Callum over the years Wee James
Skerryvore supported by Calum MacPhail at Inverness Leisure Centre on the 6th of December, 2024. Skerryvore More Skerryvore from IGigs Calum MacPhail More Calum MacPhail from Igigs
Ben Walker, support from Dylan James Tierney and Dovv, at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness in the 28th of November 2024. Ben Walker Dylan James Tierney Dovv
Tom Meighan at The Botanic House, Inverness on the 27th of July, 2024.
Torridon headline a sold-out gig, supported by Trail West and Folk’d Up at Inverness Leisure Centre on the 23rd of November 2024. Torridon Trail West Folk’d Up
The Blues, Funk and Rock fusion of PaleMoon supported by Chancers at Upstairs, Inverness on the 22nd of November, 2024. PaleMoon Chancers
Iodynes with support from Familiar Enemies, The Idiotix and Reliever at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 16th of November, 2024. Iodynes Familiar Enemies The Idiotix Reliever
Belladrum 2025 promises to be a blockbuster following the festival’s first announcement starring headliners Paul Heaton and Texas along with an impressive supporting cast. Having already announced the movie theme for Belladrum 2025, courtesy of Inverness’ own Guardian of the Galaxy Karen Gillian, Belladrum has started to unveil it’s line-up and it is certainly blockbusting. ... Read more
Fight the Raptor with Aklias, The Fragz and Bad Year at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 2nd of November, 2024. Fight the Raptor Aklias The Fragz Bad Year
Bloodsun, Centrilla and Jorogumo at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on. the First of November , 2024. Bloodsun Centrilla Jorogumo
Mull comes to town – Roddy Woomble and friends, OneTouch, Eden Court, Wednesday 30th October 2024. The coming of the autumnal dark nights are a great time for story telling and that is what an almost full OneTouch in Eden Court got during this evening. Proceedings started with a short session from the Mull singer/songwriter ... Read more
Ten Tonne Dozer, supported by GTF and Trowsholm at The Tooth & Claw, 12th of October 2024. Ten Tonne Dozer GTF Trowsholm
The Notions, supported by Dylan Tierney at The Tooth & Claw on the 18th of October 2024. The Notions Dylan Tierney
Lewis Mclaughlin and Donald Barker, at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the Tenth of October, 2024. Lewis Mclaughlin
Nathan Evans with support from Saint Phnx and Calum MacPhail at Hootananny, Inverness on the 8th of October, 2024. Nathan Evans Check out Nathan at Belladrum
Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders with support from Reliever and The Chosen Lonely played The Botanic House, Inverness on the 5th of October, 2024. Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders The Chosen Lonely Reliever
Cameron Ferguson, with support from Boys Should Learn and Cask at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 21st of September, 2024. Cameron Ferguson Boys Should Learn Cask
Sean R McLaughlin and the Wind-Up Crows return to Inverness to play the Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 21st of September, with support from The Tuesday Accord. Sean R McLaughlin and the Wind-Up Crows The Tuesday Accord
Headlined by Elephant Sessions and Huey Morgan, Black Isle Calling debuted on the 13th and 14th of September. We caught images of the event. If you can’t see the photos of the act , please check back as they will be added over the forthcoming days. No Windows The Joshua Hotel Beluga Lagoon Huey ‘The ... Read more
Photographs of the last Outsider Art Festival at Tooth & Claw, Inverness 7/9/2024. CRASHES Lo Rays Palejoy Reliever See our coverage of previous Outsider Art Festivals.
The Gathering 2025 announce initial line-up including headliners,. The Gathering Festival is thrilled to announce that the powerhouse Scottish band Skipinnish will headline the event on Saturday, 24th May 2025. Emerging from the heart of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Skipinnish has flourished into an iconic name in the Celtic music scene, captivating audiences with their potent ... Read more
Be Like Pablo, brightens up a Saturday afternoon with an afternoon slot at HMV, Inverness. We have covered Be Like Pablo many many times, check them out here.
Our photographer caught the Perthshire folk act Bruach on an excursion to Hootananny, Inverness. Keep an eye on Bruach, via Facebook, with new material coming soon….
MacMoray hosted their Summer Special on the 10th and 11th of August 2024. We caught images of the Saturday night in Elgin, headlined by The Jacksons and also including Callum Beattie, Dappy, The Vamps and more. The Jacksons Callum Beattie The Vamps Dappy Aqua Macta Check out all our MACMORAY content.
MacMoray hosted their Summer Special on the 10th and 11th of August 2024. We caught images of the Sunday night in Elgin, headlined by Status Quo and also including Bonnie Tyler, The Feeling, Cascada and more. Status Quo Bonnie Tyler The Feeling Cascada DJ Sammy Torridon Check out all our MACMORAY content.
Headlined by James Arthur, we take a look around the acts of Friday night, 26th of July at Belladrum 2024. Be Like Pablo Our ongoing love for Be Like Pablo can be chronicled here, The Joshua Hotel Torridon Read our interview with Kenny S from 2022 Toyah and Robert To be added, please check back ... Read more
We take a look around the Seedlings at Belladrum 2024. Culann Sean R McLaughlin and the Wind Up Crows Read our interview with the band before Belladrum 2024 The Chosen Lonely More to follow soon
We take a look around some of the awesome mix of acts at Belladrum 2024. Photos are not in any particular order so if you are looking for something please keep scrolling… Oceanless Kate Rusby The Cherries The Collective Scratch N Brass Folk’d Up Read our interview with the band ahead of the festival The ... Read more
Headlined by Twin Atlantic, we take a look around the acts of Saturday night, 27th of July at Belladrum 2024. Highland Voices Scooty and the Skyhooks Read our interview with the band here Calum MacPhail Pork Pie High Fade The Countess of Fife Hamish Hawk Lucy Spraggan Our interview with Lucy ahead of Bella 2018. ... Read more
Headlined by Deacon Blue, we take a look around the acts of Saturday night, 27th of July at Belladrum 2024. Rosie H Sullivan Forgetting the Future If you want to see video of their crowd surfing at Bella click here Morgans Way Dead Pony You can see photos of the band when they played the ... Read more
Headlined by James Arthur, we take a look around the acts of Friday night, 26th of July at Belladrum 2024. X To be added, please check back soon Torridon Read our interview with Kenny S from 2022 Toyah and Robert To be added, please check back soon Ocean Colour Scene See pictures from OCS at ... Read more
Headlined by Jake Bugg, we take a look around the acts of Friday night, 26th of July at Belladrum 2024. Joe Goodall Never Fine Murdo Mitchell To be added, please check back soon The Dangleberries The Laurettes Niteworks Read our interview with the band ahead of Bella 24 The Shires Remember when the Shires played ... Read more
We catch the revellers at Belladrum 2024.
Headlined by Teenage Fanclub, we take a look around the acts of Thursday night, 25th of July at Belladrum 2024. x To be added, please check back soon Pillow Queens Nathan Evans To be added, please check back soon The Futureheads To be added, please check back soon Teenage Fanclub Read our review from 2016 ... Read more
Headlined by The Sugababes, we take a look around the acts of Thursday night, 25th of July at Belladrum 2024. Cameron Ferguson Calum Bowie Our pre-festival interview with Callum Trail West Check out our previous coverage of Trail West Sophie Ellis Bextor Check out our review of Sophie Ellis Bextor from 2017 Sugababes To be ... Read more
We catch up with Twin Atlantic ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even ... Read more
We catch up with Folk’d Up, Bella 24 Interview and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even BUY ... Read more
We catch up with Jack and Marc of Iodynes ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. ... Read more
We catch up with The Worry People ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
We catch up with PJ of Culann ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
We catch up with Dean of Deltamanic ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask him a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
Fresh from Glastonbury, we catch up with Calum Bowie ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. ... Read more
We catch up with Lewis Stevenson ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask him a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even ... Read more
We catch up with Kenna ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even BUY ... Read more
We catch up with Steven of The Chosen Lonely ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask him a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. ... Read more
We catch up with Ewen of Be Like Pablo ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. ... Read more
We catch up with The Exhales ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even ... Read more
We catch up with Callum Beattie ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can even ... Read more
We catch up with Ricky of Lucid Liars ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You ... Read more
We caught the end of an era as Alkanes brought the curtain down on their time as a band. Our photographer was on hand to catch them at The Tooth and Claw. Alkanes Broadsea Paper Sailor Alkanes have been on the go for an age, if you want to see our coverage of them check ... Read more
We catch up with Tony Hawks Pro Soundsystem ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You ... Read more
Photographs of Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and support at Bught Park, Inverness on the 7th of July 2024. Rag ‘N’ Bone Man Josh Barry Shambolics
We catch up with Billy of Pitnamoon ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
Skipinnisih, with Calum MacPhail and Band, celebrate their 25th Anniversary at Bight Park, Inverness on the 6th of July, 2024. Skipinnish Calum MacPhail and Band Alice MacMillian Rachel Walker You can read our interview with Skippinish here
We catch up with Davie Ross of Scooty and The Skyhooks ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and ... Read more
We catch up with The Sun Day ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
We catch up with Chris of Niteworks ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can ... Read more
Headlined by the Bay City Rollers, we took photos of Forres Family Fest 2024, hosted at Mosset Football Stadium on the 29th of June, 2024 Were you at the event? if so did we catch you? Check out our pictures of audience on our Forres Fest Facebook post. Reliever Be Like Pablo Tweed Clanadonia Torridon ... Read more
We catch up with Michael of Foreign Mornings ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, if you like what we do please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You ... Read more
We catch up with Sean of Seán R McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows, ahead of Belladrum 2024 and ask them a few questions about the band and, of course, Bella. What would be your FFO list? The Felice Brothers,The National, Bright Eyes, Frightened Rabbit… but a bit more folky, perhaps. Tell us a little about how ... Read more
We caught The Chosen Lonely , with support from Tidal End at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 22nd of June, 2024. The Chosen Lonely Tidal End The Chosen Lonely has featured many many times on the website see here.
Aklias with support from Oceans on Fire, Fight the Raptor and Puppy Kickers at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 21st of June 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on ... Read more
A review of the music and vibe of Woodzstock 2024 held on the 15th of June. Woodzstock has battled through many adversities since it’s first festival in 2017, but it has found the perfect mix of a family-friendly environment, local musicians, and decent beer, that has rewarded it’s tenacity. A slight disclaimer: this was my ... Read more
From Iodynes to Altern-8 we catch the bands of Woodzstock 2024 held on the 15th of June, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and ... Read more
Croft No 5 at The Gathering 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can also get in touch via email and ... Read more
The legendary Julie Fowlis playing The Gathering 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can also get in touch via email ... Read more
Drawing comparisons with The Staves and even Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Sian played The Gathering 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X ... Read more
Headliners Skerryvore at Inverness’s celebration of all things Highland, The Gathering 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, and X @invernessGiG. You can also get ... Read more
Torridon get the party going
Torridon get the party going
Following on from our coverage of the acts of Black Isle Belter 2024, we catch the crowd of the festival.
A bit of belter
Sister Madds paid Tooth & Claw, Inverness a visit as part of their Teeny Tiny Tour, brining along Milange and Hector Boys. We captured some images from the gig. Sister Madds Milange Hector Boys
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Images of the crowd at MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024. We all know that people make festivals, and the support that MacMoray Festival has received from the local community has been immense, these photos celebrate the gig-goers of MacMoray HELPPPPPPPPP– Facebook currently hates us so ... Read more
Images of Scouting for the Girls on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are ... Read more
Images of MacKay Mini Pipe Band on the stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on ... Read more
Images of Moray Concert Band on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on ... Read more
Images of Winny on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
Please.
Images of MacTa on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
Images of Davy Cowan on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook ... Read more
Images of The Chris Slade Time Line on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we ... Read more
idol.
Images of The Drifters on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook ... Read more
Images of Be Like Pablo on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on ... Read more
Images of Whigfield on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
Images of Boyzlife on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
Remember?
Images of Tweed on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
Real life?
Keys
Things can only get better
Worried?
No mystery...
Rocking
Bringing the band
Images of Drew Dixon on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook ... Read more
Images of Torridon on the main stage of MacMoray Festival hosted at Cooper Park, Elgin on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us, we are on Facebook @IGigs ... Read more
See you in 25.
Rise up
Supporting Neon Waltz, Dazed Digital Age played Upstairs, Inverness on the 25th of April, 2024. More Dazed Digital Age here.
Let's dance
Time to go Upstairs.
Photographs of Steven Barclay aka The Chosen Lonely supporting Lional at Upstairs, Inverness on the Sixth of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok @i_gigs, ... Read more
The end?
Photographs of Cage the Ox as part of Fuzzness Part 2 at Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 6th of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram ... Read more
2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
Photographs of Newsun as part of Fuzzness Part 2 at Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 6th of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, TikTok ... Read more
2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
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2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
Photographs of Solar Sons @ Fuzziness, 6/4/2024 – Images as part of Fuzzness Part 2 at Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 6th of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are ... Read more
2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
Photographs of Kurnel Fist as part of Fuzzness Part 2 at Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 6th of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, ... Read more
2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
Photographs of Dead Otter as part of Fuzzness Part 2 at Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 6th of April, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, ... Read more
2024 / Fuzzness / Tooth & Claw
Photographs of the “Teuchter Punk” The Fragz, supporting Bad Actress at the Tooth & Claw on the 29th of March, 2024. FROM THE EDITOR – We really do appreciate all your support, so if you do want to use the images please share this article and tag us we are on Facebook @IGigs Instagram @staging.igi.gs/, ... Read more
The rock goes on.
Fund Raising
Ready for some noise...
The big 4 O.
Shenanigans...
A poptastic night
Time to get up.
A massive night at the Tooth.
An impressive return
Let the games begin.
Getting ready for Bella.
Metal for All
Be Bold
The way forward.
From above.
Let's talk
Black Isle Calling
Noise, of course.
A return 'home'?
Another Highland Fling
20th celebrations
Only Human?
Noise.
A time to dance
Get the fast track
2023 / 2024 / Belladrum / Belladrum 2024
Get ready to celebrate Hogmanay
On the up.
Bella turns 20
2023 / 2024 / Belladrum / Belladrum 2024
Let them roar
Getting loud
Get Ready for a ‘Belter’ Weekend: Peat & Diesel Headline Highland Outdoor Shows in May 2024. It seems that no tent can contain them, no stage is big enough, and record sales only whet their appetite for more. The unstoppable force that is Peat & Diesel is back with a bang, or should we say, ... Read more
Hit the road
Get ready to party.
Back in town
A little bit of magic
Getting it right.
Get on board
Quarter of a decade from Skippinish
Punk rockers on the up
Where we are at.
Rock the folk
Let them roar.
From the crowd
A taste of the site.
Step into the light.
Where is the love?
Rocking.
Scottish alt-country band Dropkick rocks
Party time
Enchanting moments at Belladrum Festival.
Last night.
Friday night
First night.
Keep going
Truth
Enchanting.
Rising star in the making.
Ready to rock.
True.
Alt folk.
The Best Is Yet To Come
Found.
Feel good anarchy.
Fresh Band, Same Order.
Bringing the bangers.
Don't get lost.
Let the party (planning) begin.
Who's it for?
Who's Steven Murdoch?
Don't throw the h away.
Back to business.
Describing themselves as ‘Dark Anthemic Power-Pop’ , Lucille are certainly one of the more prolific bands on the local scene at the moment, so we really appreciated their time ahead of their forthcoming gigs in Inverness and Thurso. You have been given a four-song set to impress, what are the three original and one cover ... Read more
Rock, not rock...
Ready to Rise
MacMoray Fest move to May for 2024 Following a triumphant second event, the Elgin event moves from April to May for 2024. The event was headlined by BeWitched and The Vengaboys who were cheered on by nearly 10,000 people each day. “I don’t know what I am going to do for next year. It will ... Read more
Tooth & Claw host Oscar Blue in July 2023. Emerging artist Oscar Blue has captured the attention of music lovers worldwide with his unique blend of Irish folk and contemporary indie/rock sound. Born and raised in Co. Clare, Ireland, Oscar’s musical influences are rooted in the passion and integrity of Irish folk icons like Damien ... Read more
Time to be damned again?
Alt Rock duo Alkanes (aka Dale Sutherland and Connor Meeks) are all set to celebrate the release of their brand new EP, ‘This Is It’, with a tour across Scotland. The tour will kick off with a special launch show at The Tooth & Claw in Inverness, followed by two more shows in Scotland. After ... Read more
No Bad Blood.
No Fuss
English rockers Top Loader return to Strathpeffer Pavilion with energetic live performances and catchy hits.
LCC Live brings Skerryvore to Inverness Leisure Centre on 8th December 2023.
Clean Bandit and Ella Henderson to perform in Inverness.
Initial acts and plans announced
Only Human?
The end of the place (nearly), but not the people.
2022 / Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders / Ironworks / origami wolf / shutter / the Joshua hotel
Time to return.
Looking forward.
The best of 2023
Will it rain?
Time for a change.
Mason Hill go Monster Hunting.
Are you ready?
iGigs chats to Mark Allison from Monsterfest.
Right.
Machine Head bring their Electric Happy Hour tour to Inverness.
Rawkk.
Long live.
Let's go.
Farewell to the Kings. iGigs review King Kobalt's farewell gig.
Rock N Roll, Mister.
Here we go.
Holding hands.
Delivering.
A review of Saturday at Belladrum 2022 including Kyle Falconer, Daytime TV, Chic and more If you like our content, you will love our Facebook and Instagram accounts, please have a look and like. Luke La Volpe entered the Grassroots stage with his band adorning a three piece suite. As he did admit it wasn’t ... Read more
Warming up.
Growing
Photographs of Shed7 on the Garden stage at Belladrum 2022. If you like our photos, you will love our Facebook and Instagram accounts, please have a look and like. CONTENT XXXX Want more Bella? All things Belladrum can be found on our Belladrum Festival Page. Like what you see? We would really appreciate if ... Read more
Turn it on.
`shining through
making waves
Na na na
Beautiful
Who were our Shining Lights on Saturday night at Belladrum.
Faces.
Exceptional
Disnae matter.
Rockkkk
Do you remember the time?
Show us...
Bring it on.
Something special.
Magical.
Take a bow.
Hello and ...
Keep winning
incendiary.
Friday night blues at Bella
The return.
Let's get started.
The beautiful people of Belladrum 2022...
An insight.
Seen them.
Awesome.
And we are back....
Read all about it.
Saviours of Bella
Dirty..
Take a....
Main stage ready...
They've got it.
Fajita time
Wedding crasher?
Nothing mythical?
Always go back.
Last night love.
Getting a feel.
Time to chill.
Sunny Friday.
Patti leads the way.
Take Nothing for Granted
We catch up with Mark Allen ahead of his performance at Belladrum 2022. Following a tip from Belladrum legend Rob Ellen we were fortunate enough to catch up with the multi-talented Mark Allen, who currently hails from East Nashville. A modern day troubadour, he has been dubbed The Alchemist due to his ability to his impressive ... Read more
No drama.
Powerpop phenomena.
We catch up with Niamh of The Wife Guys of Reddit ahead of their performance at Belladrum 2022. If you are reading this and still have not get tickets use this Belladrum 2022 ticket link to make sure you do not miss out. You have ten words to describe your act, no more no less… Four ... Read more
Ready to go.
Controlled Anarchy?
Getting sad
New moon rising?
Bon't believe the myth.
Let's sing together.
Let her howl.
Ready to go.
Talking with Nessie.
Let's get ready to party.
Acceptable in the Eighties?
A little bit off magic.
A little bit trad.
Special?
Who needs a stadium?
Keep Smiling.
The return.
Best Little Fest.
Getting Wild
Whisky's blend.
Need to talk?
From Elephant Sessions to Heron Valley
Let's get funky.
Sometimes, they come back.
Photos in the dark.
Be Free
11th time lucky?
Big Deal.
Dancing for Details
Ahead of their gig at The Gathering in May, Kim Carnie of Mànran answers a few questions for IGigs. We don’t want to dwell too much on the C-word, but has there been anything positive that can be taken from the past couple of years for you music? While we lost all of our live ... Read more
Ready for Belladrum 2022?
Ready to go.
Local acts come together.
Change is coming
Coming up
Beautiful People
Dancing in the day light?
Party, party...
Still rising
Not fake.
Ain't no part like it.
Ain't no blues.
Feeling good?
The Falling Doves to play Inverness in May. As part of their Double Vision world tour The Falling Doves visit The Tooth and Claw on 1st of May. A world tour that takes in, amongst others Las Vegas, San Diego, New York, Hamburg, Milan and London. Closer to home they stop off in Edinburgh and ... Read more
Still on the honeymoon phase?
Wellies at the ready.
Excited for the Future
Ready for Rock and Roll?
Shed Seven's triumphant return to Inverness.
Happy Birthday.
Emergency?
Back in Scotland and back in action.
Giving it Laldy.
Monsterfest returns to Inverness featuring Bad Touch and Headliners The Wildhearts
Corvids see off that damned Covid
What's that coming over the hill?
Standing Out.
Turn it on
We are watching.
Ready to go.
Who are you?
All change
Hear them howl.
Let's go.
Nothing ever happens.
Inside going out.
Let's get going
Ready to rock.
Sounds familiar?
Get talking.
Olly Murs returns to Inverness for Live in the City 2022.
Alkanes return.
Open up.
Time to dance.
Come together.
Come together.
Ready for Free-dom
Back in business.
Wonderful people.
It's good to be back.
Summer in Texas, Inverness.
All talk?
Bounce bounce bounce...
It's eclectic.
Will you be 'Dancing in the Moonlight' to Toploader when they visit in October
The doors reopen.
Let it begin.
Endospell builds up
Endospell vows to beat Bella blues
Even rain can't dampen spirits at day 2 of Capers in Cannich
Back in to the swing of things, the return of festivals.
Just, Better.
Expect trouble?
Message of hope
Dylan's move
Get happy.
Nothing broken about the monster.
Problem solving.
Dude Trips, Pure Grief and Peplo head up the first announcement to the line-up for Outsider Art Festival Outsider Art Fest returns for it’s 2nd official outing in 2021. Stephen Baikie , event organiser, said “as always we’ve built a line up of some of Scotland ‘s best bands on the go at the moment”. ... Read more
Let's celebrate.
Who is the most popular review of the last decade?
Let's start again.
Bella Crimbo Combo
The Ironworks reopens it's doors.
One for the Lovers
Suddenly I see
Day 2 on TV
More cancelations for 2020.
Live on TV
Good Enough?
Bella 2020 Lives
Tamzene's latest single 'Unreachable' out now.
Staying Local.
Karen Conway releases debut single ‘Two Hearts’ Single is available via all normal digital platforms now SCOTS singer-songwriter Kara Conway is set to release her first single record – a song that was inspired by a Doctor Who TV storyline. The 24-year-old from Bishopbriggs near Glasgow has picked Two Heartsfrom her forthcoming, four-track EP titled ... Read more
Ready for action.
Pure Grief announce debut single and album.
The best of 2021
Scotland’s leading creative industries conference announces first digital edition with a stellar line up As it enters its sixth year, XpoNorth, Scotland’s leading creative industries conference and support network, has been reimagined as an immersive digital edition, but while the set up has changed, the high calibre of speakers has not. Over the years the ... Read more
Let's get trad.
Not just a demo
Family influence
Take your medicine.
New single from Paradise Collective
Belladrum turns 17
Bringing the music
Baby Taylah releases haunting new single.
Noise complaint leads to a new discovery!
Nicky Murray releases new single 'Atypical'
How to get the most of broadcasting live, a sound engineer’s perspective. The liveliness of the music scene given current events is a true testament to the creativity and tenacity of musicians, this can be seen by the number of live sessions popping up over Facebook and such like. We thought it would be useful ... Read more
Astrid release single ‘Falling and Flying’ Perennially cheerful indie tunesmiths Astrid aren’t letting the lockdown get the better of them and have released ‘Falling and Flying’ on iTunes . The single is currently flying high at Number One in the iTunes Country chart and they’re understandably delighted with that. However their goal is to make ... Read more
Distance Between Us release ‘Live at the Tooth and Claw’ EP fundraiser. Local band Distance Between Us has released the ‘Live at The Tooth & Claw’ EP with a ‘Pay what you want’ option as a fundraising effort to help support one of the city’s Independent Grassroots Music Venues during the current lockdown due to ... Read more
Alkanes, with support from Daniel Gunn, Fight the Raptor and Pure Grief, at Tooth & Claw, Inverness. A lot can happen in two years – but one thing that didn’t happen in the past two years was a headline show for ALKANES in their hometown (and our fair city), Inverness. The last one also featured ... Read more
Alkanes headline
The new scene.
Return of NeckFest.
It must be love.
Make It Right
In from the cold.
The hot ticket.
Burning Down The House
Alternative-Metal Londoners come north.
Lets go outside again.
Costly
Let's Rock
No Luck
Return of Anna
Come on, Danny
Tidelines, with support from Riley at The Ironworks, Inverness. Photos by Alan Cruickshank. Riley Tidelines
Tidelines end the year on a high at the Ironworks.
First announcement for Bella 2020
Primal Scream at the Ironworks
Scream for me Inverness
Local bands come together in aid of Mikeysline.
Spoke too Soon Launch new EP ‘Your Own Creation’, at The Ironworks, Inverness Opening the night were In This Life, a four piece, and a bundle of energy from north-east Scotland. Unfortunately I was fashionably late due to an earlier engagement but was, however, fortunate to catch the tail end of their set, setting the ... Read more
Spoke too Soon, with support from Distance Between Us, at the Ironworks. Photographs by Alan Cruickshank. Spoke too Soon. Distance Between Us.
Classic Deep Purple for Inverness
2019 / Glenn Hughes / Ironworks / Piston
Idle or wild in the Highlands?
Woomble et al.
Australian hard rock, masterclass.
"You're With Somebody Now"
30 years on top.
The best of the Irish
Melodic hard Rockers
A little nip of the Irish
January
A little bit of blues rock
Hard rock new boys
The beautiful people
Welsh Rockers
A bit of alt-post rock.
Legends.
All hail.
Early doors
Counting.
Still got it
Headliner rocks
Before Monstersfest 2019.
Showcase.
Returning heroes
It's not about you.
City of Love.
Round 1
Ahead of the 100th Glachbeg folk club, Bob Bull chats to IGigs. 9 years, 99 folk clubs, umpteen Belladrums and all the other bits and pieces that the Bull family do to help cultivate and celebrate the local music scene. So as they come to a big celebration we wanted to ask Bob a few questions. ... Read more
Happy Birthday
The return of the Mac.
Head North
We look at the dates and details of the biggest and best music festivals in the Highlands for 2020. The Gathering The return of The Gathering will happen at The Northern Meeting Park on the 30th of May, 2020. Cancelled due to COVID-19, plans for 2021 will be announced in due course The line-up news ... Read more
Glorious failure
The Gathering comes together.
Some of the best
MIGHT BE THE BEST FRIDAY NIGHT CROWD YET?
Time to call
Saturday main stage
All about the roots
Little bit of Brasshole action
Little bit of history
Looking good
Friday tunes
Edwyn Collins wakes up the Ironworks
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Local artist for national recognition
The inspirational singer songwriter wows
Madness, with support from The Farm and Jeremiah Ferrari, at Northern Meeting Park, Inverness. Jeremiah Ferrari The Farm Madness Read our review when they played Montrose;
Oh My God!
Leeds Indie rockers make welcome return
Sold-out at the farm.
There is still hope.
A cracking night.
Kaiser's back with a 'Duck'
Frank reviews the final night at Belladrum
Toby reviews the final night at Belladrum 2019
Regal listening
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Tom's Bella return
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An early shot of whisky
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The two-piece rock
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Get started
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Nothing grim in town.
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Party starters
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Peatlemania
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Let's rock
With a little help.
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In space
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Political-pop
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Plenty colour
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Get your freak on.
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Get dressed up.
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Guy Garvey held court
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Bella's beautiful people
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Lauren Mayberry takes charge
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Let's dance to Boy Divison
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Dirty sleazy groovers.
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Power-pop from Forres
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Dundee's own
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Glaswegian Roots combo
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Let's party
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2017 Ivor Novello Award-winning and GRAMMY Award-nominee.
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Off the hook
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Early start
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Little bit of 2-tone
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Owning it.
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Pop goes to Bella
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A little bit of lewis
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Bella's beautiful people
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Take us to Chvrch
Friday sees an array of talent from the Tartan Heart.
The singer songwriters return
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Ready for it
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The original
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Thursday, the new Friday
Elbow room on the first night at Bella?
Good enough?
Legends make an appearance
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An epic set on the small stage
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Good enough?
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Plenty room
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With a little "Blood, Sweat and Fear"
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All the power
OCS return
Early hours for the King
Bella's beautiful people
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"big and beefy with an edge of menace"
Ahead of their gig at the Bella Bar Stage at Belladrum 2019, Aileen Ogilvie vocalist for of Rhythm Wave answers a few questions for IGigs. Created by Ronnie Goodman in 1993 at Perth College (UHI), Rhythm Wave bring together the exciting rhythms of Brazil, including Samba Reggae and Samba Merengue, and the voice of traditional ... Read more
Time to look forward
Singer songwriter brings the full band
Indie / Alternative Rockers roll up to Bella
Debut single of Inverness based singer-song writer
Festival debut for three piece
From February with a sway
On the up with Blood, Sweat and Fear
Seedlings revealed
A catch up with the lead guitarist.
Showcasing the best of XPONorth 2019
The Australian return
Sounding like The Boss
The nights are drawing in
Who's playing where and when
If you go out to the woodz today...
Ready for a party?
Without the mix, the band return to Inverness
From the Malts to Dr Wook
The beautiful people
With Iona being released at the end of the month
Want to play?
Back for one final fling?
The Masterplan
Little by little?
Come together
Electric addition for a riot
Talented singer-songwriter
More that that
The legends, beware
The folk pop/rock headliners
Folk at the fest
Neo-trad quintet return home
A blend of new and old
Room for a Highland Girl?
Check them out
Belladrum on the road
Lional are ready to break out
The Hootananny Belladrum Festival Potting Shed Stage line-up for Tartan Heart Festival We have seen the majority of line-up announced for the festival (catch it here), it’s now the turn of the smaller stages, up next it’s The Potting Shed; This year’s sees a very international stage with artists traveling from over the pond! Rob Ellen (stage ... Read more
Ghosting?
Getting outside.
Little bit of sin
Made from strong stuff
Life in the Tin Hut
From an Early Grave
Lional keep up the form
Too Good
Eyebrow raising
Was today a good day?
Ready to fight for it?
TTV pay Inverness a visit
Ready to party;
Tumbling Souls bring the party to Hoots.
Ahead of their headline gig at the Outsider Art Fest in April 2019, Murray of Twin Heart chats to IGigs. With well over a hundred gigs, Twin Heart and their brand emo-rock has seen them support an array of talent including The Xcerts and My Vitriol. We catch Twin Heart ahead of their last visit to ... Read more
Bad Actress win through
Time for the scene
Interview with Skipinnish ahead of their summer concert in Inverness.
Are UFO too hot to handle?
Ready for Melodic Guitar Based Rock?
Ready for High Wire?
The final Final
Lords ahoy
The final battle, for now
Really live
The Malts talk -
Ready to play?
Monster roar
Got the power?
Ready for the ritual?
In their Prime.
Under the sea
Ready for the big stage
Welcome to Dirty Two Piece Grunge!
Almost Heroes
Marr heads up Belladrum line-up
Catching up with the past.
After a false start Outsider Art Fest gets ready to go...
Local heroes, Lional to open for Noel Gallagher.
When hard rock and heavy metal collide
Ready for more power?
We're on our way
Shredded?
Shredd , with support from Liam Ross and Monsters in the Ballroom, at Tooth & Claw, Inverness. Liam Ross Monsters in the Ballroom Shredd Review to follow soon Read our review of Shredd from 2018;
Get comfy with SOFAR
IMOUT showcase for May
History lesson
Jack's return after Proclaimers' support.
The winning ritual
Ready for Whiskey
Enter Shikari roar back into town
Could Enter Shikari make a triumphant return?
A little bit of show
Local showcase
Monsters battle on
Next round up...
Mark Forbes, gives a different perspective of Belladrum
First round for battle
The Netsounds Xmas Special, including The Roov, Tamzene and more at Ironworks Inverness. A festive showcase of local talent has been a relatively regular occurrence at the Ironworks since 2011. In its current form the Netsounds lads curated a seasonal special, with four bands and 4 four solo acts described as “an eclectic line-up of ... Read more
Get organised for Bella 2019
Who is the most popular review of 2018?
A quick look at Skerryvore.
Jess Glynne and Chvrches join Elbow as headliners
The Porch expands
Stage gets bigger and bigger for Lewis
Getting festive
Brit nominated Capaldi visits the Highlands
Evo for Ironworks
Elbow and more for Bella 2019
Bring on Billy
Rock 'n' roll!!
Inverness welcomed The Proclaimers back to Inverness
More Jake, less noise
The Bastards return
Ready for the Battle
A look at the circle
Rawkkkkkk
Funky town
An Arresting night at the Ironworks
Time for some funk
We are all outsiders?
Still got it!
Little shark
Cross the road?
Back from the brink?
A little touch
Mixing it up
King is faithful
Debut festival The Gathering comes to Inverness
Looking at "In Beauty and Form"
Time to "Count Your Days"
Not quite Motorhead
Happy Birthday to InverInk
Hear the wolves
Return to Russia: Peter Donohoe, Inverness Town House, Monday 1st October 2018 There seems to be a Russian theme lately evolving with this reviewer – the last concert reviewed was the epic Musick Fyne with the Vespers by Rachmaninov at St Johns Church. The concert this evening took place in the Baroque splendour of the ... Read more
solid night from start to finish
Salvador, unleashed
Perfect Weather for the Perfect Festival
Zombies revolt
Sun's out, beer's out, tunes on
Enjoying the party at Jocktoberfest
Let's get this party started
Let the dinosaurs roar
let's get this party started
The beautiful people
TENEMENTS , with support from Aspire, Below the Neck and Section 9, at Tooth & Claw, Inverness. TENEMENTS Below the Neck Section 9 Aspire Read our recent review of Dominicide at Tooth & Claw.
How many sleeps?
Second time lucky?
New EP, 5 years in the making, any good?
Take your PiL(L)
Kyle is BACK
Let there be more.
Fight The Raptor who are you?
A great night for metal fans
Kyle hits the town again.
The Cannon and the power
Want to play at the Black Isle festival?
What makes Jocktoberfest rock?
Who's through?
Time for a change with Lucille
Is This Love?
When's Belladrum 2019?
SIobhan
Nothing cheap
More Lucy
What's up?
Plenty of it
Ready to bite?
Folktronica?
Last day
ready for retro?
Show them how it's done!
Best ever?
Banghra rocks!
The best of Bella
The LaFontaines blast back
A mixed lot for Friday
The indie legends also bring touching tribute
Gotta have faith.
What's new?
Toby Stainton reviews the music of Thursday night at Belladrum 2018 featuring Amy Macdonald, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The 101 and more. The 101 have the honour of opening the Garden Stage and go down well with the handful of early starters at Bella. Their chamber pop vibes remind me a little of Hue and Cry ... Read more
How cool can they be?
Little bit of show
Lucy returns
Little bit of Bella
Winners announced?
Winter (more) is coming
Ready to go
Party at the Games
Jazzed up
Park at the Games
Get dancing
Not bad
Anarchy?
Have you booked a table?
Ready for the return of the bear
No spice
Time for loops
Moffat and Hubbard entertain
A little bit of Annie
We catch photographs of Franky’s Evil Party at XpoNorth 2018. Xpo North 2018 was be held on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June. Check out our interview of Franky's Evil Party below; https://staging.igi.gs/2018/06/13/frankys-evil-party2018-interview/
Get outside, on the inside
It's eclectic
The X Factor
Night two of Xpo
Ending with a miracle
all true
What could have been?
It's hot
Seedlings coming to fruition
Sofar so good.
Lional take full advantage of headline set
A great night with the Porch Sessions
more Lilura
She's electric
More bear?
Can't stop the rain by complainin'
Needing a break?
It's the biz
From the Jam
Knowing me?
IGigs Presents @ The Highland Games featuring Park Circus, Bad Actress and more on the 21st of July 6pm - 10 pm.
Nothing idle
Believe the hype?
The Future is now
The future's bright...
Time to start planning....
New music takes hold of the stage.
Ready for "fractured ashes"
Join the (Park) Circus?
Getting ready for trad.
Praise be...
How was the debut?
B Gee?
Busy night
You gotta have faith
Neon Waltz are welcomed home
Kai brings his new album to secret garden.
Return of the 'Waltz
Declan and Co. shine for Netsounds
Netsounds Live returns wit a trio of treats
Time for a change
Ready for now
It's time for Xpo
Belladrum bringsthe funny
Maiden original?
Rain on my parade
Dance with your mother
Ready for the break?
Here comes the new single
Join the club
They "left a very sweaty, but happy, room".
We catch the action of Bloodlines as they play the Tooth & Claw as part of their UK tour.
Weegie Invasion
So Nieve
Ready for the professor?
The Russian connection
The release of Kingpin showed local crowds at it's best
A little bit of Tooth and Claw
Dancing In The Moonlight
The Stranglers prevail
Still have it?
Skid Row bring the rock?
We will rock you
Whats up at the zoo?
Twisting my melon?
Let's rock
Too many guitars?
The Van T’s , with support from Josephine Sillars + The Manic Pixie Dreams, at Tooth & Claw, Inverness. Review to follow, but sign up to the mailing list to make sure you don’t miss it. Read our interview with the band below; https://staging.igi.gs/2018/02/23/the-van-ts-interview/
who are u?
Surf popsters return
Feet off the tables?
Strength in depth for Bella
From Lewis Capaldi to Elvis, who is it going to be?
Get your rocks off?
2 new bands have a debut gig
Ready to be infected?
The Ultimate Reunion at Ironworks Venue in August – NOW CANCELLED. Pop is dead, long live pop, The Ultimate Reunion brings together a selection pop act from the Nineties and Noughties to help relive those heady days. Bursting onto the scene with ‘C’est la Vie’,B*Witched sold over three million, yes THREE MILLION!, albums. “We were ... Read more
Can they cut it
Make it loud
Old faces return
Do they bite?
Let it rock
Sound the alarm
We interview the Funk indie-rockers.
Did the launch end with nightmares?
Enter MacTallica
Listen to Calum...
Bringing back the blues
Time for a drink
Guess who's back?
Let's rock
Gotta have faith
A bit of post punk?
New karma?
Shaka Love You, Who do you love?
We chat to the Groove Metal band
Xpo returns for 2018
Capturing the iconic band
Can they still party?
What was the most popular reviews of 2017?
We chat to the singer-songwriter
Best of the best?
Ready to party?
Amy Macdonald, Frightened Rabbit and more announced for Belladrum on the 2nd to 4th of August 2018.
Tide comes in
New Trad heroes?
The band return for a special one off gig
Something special?
Best gig of the year?
More that trad-rock?
New Blues night for Inverness
Adam Holmes & The Embers, with support from Rachel Sermanni, at Eden Court, Inverness. Friday night drew a full house in the One Touch Theatre in the face of stiff competition from Showaddywaddy. Warm applause greeted Rachel Sermanni as she walked on stage and begun her first number of the evening. Rachel stood stocking soled, ... Read more
Shed Seven survive the night, just.
Going for Gold?
The return of 2 Tone.
Busy night at the 'works
Did you catch the Bugg?
Rockers COBALT have a chat
On the Hop
A great Sunday
A little bit of midnight milk
Pictures on the hop
Scouting for Girls promise to return
Are they still so lovely?
Nowt boring about trad
Lucille comes out swinging
Little bit of blues at Eden Court
We catch up with Inverness based Indie Rock act The Chosen Lonely and ask him a few questions.
Let's Rock
The Seedlings headliners , The Ninth Wave return to Inverness support from St Matiins and Garrison Court at the Tooth and Claw 21/10/2017.
Is the future bright for Silver Coast?
Brownbear tours in preparation for forthcoming debut
Talented drummer visits Nairn
The maestro
Could Edgar Road in Elgin be an Extravaganza?
It truly was an extravaganza
The singer-songwriter visits.
Celebrating 40 years
Glasvegas at Loopallu 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Loopallu 2017 content can be found here.
Hunter & The Bear at Loopallu 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Loopallu 2017 content can be found here.
Where's the beard?
The Howl & The Hum at Loopallu 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Loopallu 2017 content can be found here.
Images from The Rezillos
No slowing down
Gotta have soul...
The living legend visits Inverness
A final farewell?
Sam at loops
The tide comes in
The View are on fire?
Call for the Detectives
No scare at Loops
Dingwall rocks
Hang tight?
First night of the last loops
Texas is back
The Scottish legends return to Inverness
We chat about his love of music, the state of the music industry and more
We do like to be be beside the seaside
The Libertines hit Inverness
Live launch for band's double A side single
Red Hot Highland Fling bring the trad.
We catch up with the Post-Punk band.
Getting the party started?
On his own, how was the man from the Islands?
The sun was out, the beer was plentiful, perfect?
From TAMZENE to Dixie Fried, the party was certainly on.
First night at the brewery
Great new video for haunting track
Getting into the Groove
New festival shows off the best of Dundee
The festival returns for 15th year.
Dundee hosts it's biggest festival in a decade, we were there..
Troubadour delivers
New tracks ahead
Loads or trouble?
Josephine Sillars, on the Seedlings stage at Belladrum 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Belladrum 2017 interviews, reviews and photographs can be found here.
A busy festival season for the singer song writer
A little bit of Emme
Suddenly I see..
Every body love's twin?
Getting hot
BooHooHoo, on the Seedlings stage at Belladrum 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Belladrum 2017 interviews, reviews and photographs can be found here. Read our recent interview with BooHooHoo https://staging.igi.gs/2017/07/25/reggie-of-boohoohoo-interview/
A little bit of hard rock
And again..
Always time for a party
Legends at Grassroots
On form at the seedlings
JR Green, on the Hothouse stage at Belladrum 2017. WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED? All our other Belladrum 2017 interviews, reviews and photographs can be found here.
A little bit of police intervention
Mercury Prize winners take to the Bella stage
The Side step in
A weekend well spent
Let's get Bossy
Let the Toby roar
A much anticipated set
Fitting in, but standing out
An absolute stormer by Frank Carter et al.
An energetic set from Bloodlines
There's always plenty to with Colonel Mustard and co.
Can't stop the rain by complaining
Beating the rain
A great set from the act
Time to party, but with a message
A slight delay didn't stop TA
Don't get me wrong..
‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’
The much anticipated performance lived up to expectations.
Sister Sledge kicked the party off
Rain or shine for Bella this time?
The Edinburgh band plan to grow from seed
A welcome return for the singer- songwriter
" I think I’ll always write pop music because that’s what I love"
First Aid Kit, Young Fathers, Vistas and more.
When 2 Cultures Come 2gether
Loopallu is dead. Long live Loopallu!
No tears just talent
Has Louisa kept the X-Factor?
Olly Olly Olly Murs...
Lighting up November
WENT DOWN ROCKIN’
Did he rock?
Another former headliner returns
We review, and photograph, Yola Carter as she plays the One Touch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness on the 29th of June, 2017.
It's time for a bash.
Not 'Stoopid'
Groove are pleased to announce a huge name in the electronic world and a touch of Ibiza.
Little bit of Lau
The headliners at Northern Roots
Northern Blues
Hot and sweaty.
Spring Break time?
It’s a good thing to be wee and special
Friday night ,not all cakes and beer.
Vegan roots
Awesome?
First gig of the year for the Inverness band
Stage openers for Friday night
The Lorelei play the main stage
Day 2 at Bogbain
Prepared for Northern Roots?
First day at Northern Roots
We some images of behind the scenes at Northern Roots 2017
Acoustic, but still rocking?
Bringing the aquostic
Mahler Players concluded their performance after four years
Do you do Voodoo?
Was the festival worth a trip?
From Mt. Doubt to Edgar Road and a few beers in between.
Photos from the debut of Woodzstock
Inverness Cathedral transforms into St Mark’s, Venice, if only for a night.
Northern Roots, Reboot.
Mia debut's new material at Xpo gig
We review Quake Matthews, The Miss's, Pinact and more, at Xpo North 2017.
A rousing performance at XPO North
From Fat Goth to LILURA...
Best newcomers at SAMA's 2016 take to Blackfriars
A sucker for Ska?
We review Ded Rabbit performing on the SMIA stage at XpoNorth 2017, at the Mercure, Inverness on the 7th of June.
Raw and Loud
An Inverness debut for the electro pop act
Far from grim when the trio visit north.
We have a look at the new play
The Beach Boys bring wild honey.
Everybody goes Surfin'
Getting better and better
We review UB40 as they kick of their Grand Slam Tour
From Tijuana Bibles to Indigo Velvet via Pinact.
2017 / announcement / XpoNorth
Hayseed Dixie returns
We catch the action as they bring along Teenage Dirtbag, of course.
Co-op brings the bubbles
Stetsonhead, Davy Cowan and more announced for Belladrum 17, Beauly on the 3rd to 5th August.
Italian jazz piano master returns to Nairn
Celebrating the timeless Ella Fitzgerald at Eden Court
We ask Anthony Standing a few questions ahead of their gig
Featuring bands playing the area and a few new tracks
Deaf Havana and more announced for Belladrum 2017 at Beauly
We catch the action of Fatherson as they return to the Ironworks.
We catch the action of Der Himmel über Berlin as they travel from Italy
A fine evening of consummate storytelling both oral and vocal
Alkanes return
Photos from the Under the Stars Tour.
Shining under the stars?
Talking plans, videos and pink cassettes
Forget about me?
Retrospective
Scotland's Nightclub Under the Stars reveal initial line up.
Two gigs, one night.
Kenna Ross takes a look at the Highland music scene.
Ernest Rambles brings their new album to the Muir
With a little bit of Hayseed Dixie to Bloodlines, it's a big old mash up of genres on the return of the Dave
Butterscotch of Spring Break chats to IGigs.
A homecoming of sorts for the boys Schnarff
Taking our medicine.
Pictures of the Schnarff beys return home.
Chrissie Hynde and Co. complete line of Belladrum main stage headliners for 2017.
We speak to the organisers before the first outing of Out/Dores for 2017
The Rogues, with support from The Johnny Cash Duo and Ruairidh Maclean, at Ironworks, Inverness. The evening got off to a great start with a 50-minute set from a young man from Ullapool by the name of Ruairidh Maclean. Ruairidh blew the audience away with his varied tunes on the accordion a mix of Scottish, Irish ... Read more
Electronic infused indie rock on a Friday night?
Gimme Temper…
Ahead of their new single being released, Ewen Watson of Be Like Pablo chats to Chris Lemon of IGigs.
Keeping fit with Kioko and Lee Scratch Perry
Ahead of their Highland gigs in March, David Rudge and Martin Bell of Ernest Rambles chat to Chris Lemon of IGigs.
Black Star Riders with support from Gun and The Amorettes, Ironworks, Inverness. 07/03/2017 - Review
We caught up with Pat McGarvey, vocalist and banjo player for the band
We talk to North Atlas
The Schnarff beys return North, and have a chat with us
Raintown to play Inverness in May. Joining the charge of acts ,such as The Shires and Ward Thomas to bring country music to a contemporary audience, Raintown are Paul Bain and Claire McArthur-Bain who are nearing a decade performing together. Drawing comparisons to the American super-group, Lady Antebellum, Raintown have certainly won plaudits and numerous awards for their approach which ... Read more
Images of the Abriachan Village Hall concert.
Abriachan Hall hosted a trio of singer-song writers in collaboration with Moniack Mhor writing centre.
Sophie brews up a storm.
Could the Edinburgh four piece live up to their promise to "smash it"?
The alt-country blues singer/songwriter pays Inverness a visit.
Mother's Misery released
The Oxides, are back.....
How would Skindred cope with the Ironworks?
Acoustic, DJs and Electronic acts named for Groove Cairngorm
We speak to to the Chief Operating Officer of Rock N Wrestle
The emerging Pop Punk 'Single by Sunday' take to the Ironworks.
Seth Lakeman, with support from Siiga
Justin Currie, Lau and Tide Lines to play festival.
The Honest Man comes to Inverness
Festive Frolics, featuring Ruth Gillies, Tamzene and Moteh Parrott.
Festive Frolics featuring Ruth Gilles, Dougie Burns, Sly at Last, Devil's Queen and Tamzene
We catch All So Simple, Moteh Parrott and The Little Mill of Happiness at Festive Frolics.
Catching FRabbit in action
Frabbits make welcome return
Time for a little festive magic
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
Bullet pull the switch
Heavy Metal champions Bullet for my Valentine hit town.
X Factor finalist to play summer event.
Belladrum announce closing act for the 2017 event
Wednesday Primals
The 'godlike geniuses' return to the Ironworks
Three for the price of one
Cold outside, warm inside
Good Vibrations for Inverness
The Unbalanced Rufus Wainwright
Folowing the release of his latest album, we catch images of Rufus Wainwright at the Strathpeffer.
Right 'Here', Right Now?
The band start their 'Here' Tour in Inverness
The night before.
The festival returns after a lengthy hiatus
Does Campbell motor on?
Catching
You can keep your (mad) hat on.
Moteh manages with a little help..
Catching the release of 'Keep Your Mad Hat On'.
The Inverness blues band debuts at Eden Court
A Spin Doctor and a New York legend pay Inverness a trip
Catching the action of Josephine Sillars et al.
Getting personal with Josephine
We chat to The Andy Gunn Band ahead of the November gig
Accclaimed fringe show for Inverness date
The blues come forth.
Catching the action of Hector Bizerk's last gig.
Basement Jaxx and Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club top line-up for the February festival.
Ae fond kiss and then . . .
Far more than a cover band
Catching the action of the Sex Pissed Dolls
A look at the 2016 edition of the "best fest in the west".
The poet of the guitar for Inverness
Images of Saturday at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of the first night at the Ullapool music festival.
May and Pieranunzi hit the road and the studio
IGigs Podcast #6 Music including Baby Strange, Searching for Donkeys and more
A look at Liza's debut album launch.
A look at the new film by Nic Cave
Musics Fyne visit the Old Church
The Birmingham duo plead...
Time for a party
We have a look at the PRS funded upgrade of the venue.
IGigs Podcast #5 Music including The Lapelles, The Lush Rollers, Be Like Pablo and more
Looking at things that caught the eye of our writer around Belladrum 2016
Dougie Burns and the Cadillacs video success
How does Saturday at Bella fair?
The local singer songwriter makes a welcome return to the festival
The beys bring the noise
The Welsh psychedelic rockers
The Impro stars hit the big stage
The surprise act on the Garden stage
The Singer, composer, and rapper entertained the main stage
Interview with Frankie Poullain of The Darkness ahead of their Thursday night headline slot at Belladrum 2016.
The second of Kenna Ross's blogs on her experiences of being an aspiring musician
Interview with J. Willgoose, Esq of Public Service Broadcasting.
What are the key elements to consider when thinking about how to get a gig.
More acts added to Belladrum 2016 line-up.
Dave Maciver introduces the second IGigs podcast.
King Creosote, with support from Siobhan Wilson, at 1/7/2016.
From Neon Knights to Blood Relatives, what video have caught our eye?
Dave Maciver introduces the first IGigs podcast and throws in an interview with Vukovi.
Findhorn Bay Festival announces Julie Fowlis as the opening act of the event's second year.
Sinderins play Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 22nd of June.
The second day of Northern Roots Stage at Brew at the Bog 2016.
Rock N Rolls greatest failure for August gig.
Groove Loch Ness announce special guest for the August dance event.
A review of some of the acts at the second night of the XpoNorth Music showcase.
Belladrum announce more acts to stellar 2016 line-up
Images of the acts on the second night of Brew at the Bog
Images of the first day of the Bogbain festival
Interview with Ryan McGlone of The Youth and the Young
Interview with Rick Jurthe of FOXOS
We chat with Gareth Goodlad and John Alexander of Edinburgh based Posable Action Figures
Fifth album looms as KT Tunstall announces tour in August
Sinderins to play Mad Hatters in June promoting forthcoming new album.
Randolphs Leap to release follow up to Clumsy Knot
Trevor makes a decent trip for Findhorn
The Scottish alternative rock band pay Inverness a visit as they kick off 16 date UK tour
A look at Inverness Choral Society/Inverness Choral Sinfonia's latest performance
How was our first trip the Edinburgh based event?
Aidan Moffat previews his new film 'Where We're Meant To Be' at Drumnadrochit Village Hall.
How did Trosg cope with Eden Court's stage?
Woodenbox takes to the stage at Eden Court
The full line up for the event at Ironworks Venue announced.
Scotland’s nightclub under the stars reveal first acts
The first few acts are announced and they are stunning.
New EP released by Neon Knights
We speak to new Indie-Rock band; DIME
We look back at our pictures of Biffy Clyro at Rockness 2012
I predict a riot?
We get pics of some of the acoustic acts at Groove
Lional open for day 2 at the Groove
The Elephant Sessions at the fest
From Sweden with love.
Still have it?
The punk rockers return to Inverness
Night' time for Groove
Interview with the organisers of new music event OutDores.
The apres-ski entertainment from the UK's first resort based snowsports festival
We catch up with the Caithness band.
Plans starting to come together for Schnarff Schnarff
The Perth-shire festival enters it's 7th year.
Dr Wook releases new EP
Bobby Cochran, Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell visit Inverness
A strong line-up announced for March out of the Church Street Hip Hop Night.
Belladrum 16 add strength in depth with third announcement.
Marti Pellow and Co. debut in Inverness, with 20th anniversary of successful album
Two Door Cinema Club and more announced for Belladrum 2016.
The Side release new track 'Fight the Feeling'.
A review of White and support 18/2/2016.
We have a chat with the trad/folk four piece
Daughter of Stuart Adamson for Inverness date.
Woodenbox and Randolph's Leap for Eden Court
Dead Boy Robotics chat
XpoNorth Music Industry Insights hosts Music Placement workshop in February.
Interview with Michael Schenker ahead of his gig at the Ironworks, Inverness.
The Dead Stations stop at Drumnadrochit in March.
Highland tour for This is the Kit
Gentlemen of Few play Mad Hatters on Saturday April 16th
Laurence Made Me Cry releases new single
Robert Hicks Loopallu's festival's founder and director as well as running Beyond It Promotions.
The Darkness and the Madness of Bella 2016
A rare catch up with Swamp Radio
We have some time with Lawless & The Leash
Seed of Sorrow talk
A chat with Devil's Queen
The NME supported, Wick band visit Mad Hatters
We speak to The Broken Ravens
Leo Condie fronted band to visit Inverness
Grandmaster Flash and Hot Chip lead up the announcement for the festival.
Techno event announced for 2016.
The Blockheads return after a triumphant Belladrum performance
The American rocker pays Inverness a visit.
Dance takes to the hills
Dougie Burns records Christmas track
We catch up with Rising Tide
LockStock covers up
Get your diaries out.
Cherri Fosphate return to Inverness
Review of Hayseed Dixie.
How was the NME proclaimed "God-like genius" visit up north?
Review of The Shires as they play Inverness
2015 / Ironworks / The Shires
With "Brave" released this year, The Shires pay the Highlands a visit
All So Simple, Sly at Last and Silver Coast compete
Images of rhythmnreel at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of The Supernaturals at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Spring Break at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Reverend and the Makers at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Nieves at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Little Mammoths at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Catholic Action at the Ullapool music festival.
Images of Gabrielle at the Ullapool music festival.
The Temperance Movement, GUN and Twin Wild herald a rockier day at the festival.
The Damned, Reverend & The Makers and Little Mammoths and more at Loopallu day 1.
Ullapool music festival announce dates and ticket details
Date and tickets details announced for Highland dance festival.
Tickets are on sale today for Belladrum 2016.
From the obvious to the creative, why you should buy your tickets on Thursday.
Vladimir, Huxtable, Lionel and Billy Mitchell to play new music event.
New single out for the Glasgow based beys
Semi acoustic, still electric?
Emma Mitchell, Davy Cowan and more for event.
Two instore appearances in one day for HMV
Promoting Ropework, The View visit Inverness
The Glasgow band arrive in Inverness promoting their new album.
From Catholic Action to The Leonard Jones Potential
Photographs of the beautiful people
London based band return north.
The dance festival will be back to Loch Ness
Did Groove convert a non-dance fan?
We speak to Fugazy DJ, Mark Mackenzie
IMOUT Records, the first Inverness based label, is launched.
Review of Declan Welsh
The Amphetameanines and Spring Break among the acts just announced.
A preview of the Insider's Strathpey Safari
Review of Saturday at Belladrum 2015
Pictures of Idlewild
Pictures of Spring Break
Review of The LaFontaines
Review of Sarah Williamson
Can't get that tune out of my head.
Review of Stornoway
Review of Michiel Turner
Review of Hector Bizerk
Review of The Stranglers
Is there a normal day at Belladrum?
The last of a series of photos showing the scene and folk of Belladrum 2015.
Review of Prides
Pictures of the campsites at Belladrum
Pictures of Prides and The LaFontaines
Review of The Elephant Sessions
From Dougie Burns and the Cadillacs to Manic Street Preachers.
Sarah Williamson talks of her experiences of Belladrum 2015
Review of Flat Six
Review of Helen McCookery Book
Review of Honeyblood
Review of Nieves
Review of The Proclaimers
Review of Siiga
Review of The Kaiser Chiefs
Review of Rival Sons
From Vikings to Superheroes...
Review of Iain McLaughlin and the Outsiders
Saturday headliners rule
Review of Disraeli and the Small Gods.
How did the Manics do at Belladrum?
Images of the Leeds based band
Pictures of Hayseed Dixie
Pictures of The LaFontaines
A look round Bella with fresh eyes....
Pictures of Thursday night Garden stage headliners
Opening day at the festival
Review of opening day at Belladrum 2015
Pictures of Bite Night
We look at a range of acts from Tantz to Elephant Sessions
Support named for John Otway gig
Images of the Honeyblood in Aviemore
What do the weather gods hold for the festival?
The final night of Gentlemen of the Road Aviemore Stopover, 1/8/2015. A review.
We look at the Music Plus line-up for Belladrum 2015
Ben Howard and co. set expectation high.
The second night of GotR
Images of the headliners of Gentlemen of the Road
Catching festival goers from the second evening of the Aviemore Stopover
We ask Free Range Stage opener, Hollie Atkinson, a few questions.
The singer-songwriter talks about the festival and his music
A review of Fiddler in the Loop.
Hunter & the Bear, Spring Break and more announced for the event.
An interview with the acoustic duo
A review of Andy Gunn and Fraser Mclean.
We talk to Spring Break’s DJ Butterscotch
Interview with Glenn & Matthew aka TSTMNT
Interview with Dorris Kissee Kissee.
An interview with Jonathan Ouin of Stornoway.
Martha Reeves sparks discussion.
Who's on when at the Eden Court based event
Live At The Ironworks chart success
The former Smiths guitarist heads up north.
Interview with Dizraeli of Dizraeli and the Small Gods.
Rock and rolls greatest failure for Mad Hatters
Catching Eilidh Anderson, Spring Break and Hunter & the Bear.
Review of the Ullapool event.
Did Madness shine in Montrose?
Anywhere But The Cities pops into Dingwall
Catching the acts at the festival.
A postcard from the Glasgow Jazz Festival 2015.
From Karine Polwart to Malcolm Middleton at the new music event.
The singer-songwriter performed as part of 'Between the Lines'
Inverness 4-piece to support Liverpool legends
A review of their latest album
From All So Simple to Dr Wook played to support the fundraiser.
Award winning Raintown for Nairn date
Be Like Pablo talk ahead of Croft Music 2
Catching the Glaswegian's acoustic set at Starbucks
Kathryn Jospeh, Hector Bizerk, and Finn LeMarinel among the highlights of XpoNorth 2015
Neon Waltz, White and Rachel Sermanni for stopover.
Melodic Rap Metal band play Hatters
From Jim Kennedy to Spring Break
Bite Night, Amatrart, The Mirrow Trap and Nieves
From Amatrat to Toby Michaels, day two at the festival.
Monogram, The Great Albatross and more from night one.
Dunfermline borne band rock on
Country sensations for Ironworks
John Cooper Clarke returned to Inverness
UHI College showcase on the eve of Xpo North.
Dougie Scott takes to the Mad Hatters stage.
Devils Queen and Rabbit Punch play The Market Bar
The band take to the stage.
Silver Coast look forward but first Back to the Pav
The show must go on for the Sheffield based band.
The Sheffield based band visit the Highlands
Kenna Ross and Gordon Morrison have a chat about the band.
Leading jazz duo for Inverness
Competition to win tickets for Groove Festival's Super Yacht Party.
A cruise and two acts announced
Interview with Winnie from The Side
We grabbed a few acts at the recent multi venue fundraiser
Adam Holmes and the Embers return to the 'ness.
KLOË, VLADIMIR and Pinact head up the lateste line-up.
All the times of all the music
Bite Night, Amatrart, Nieves and The Mirror Trap to play.
Inverness Gigs to support ICT fans.
Getting close with Laura Cortese and co.
Wet Wet Wet for Inverness Leisure Centre
Line-up grows as festival draws nearer.
How was Mark Morriss' journeys up north?
The Side's play their first gig in 2015
Images of We were Promised Jetpacks
A strong day of music at Brew at the Bog
A review of day one at Brew at the Bog 2015.
Images of the 3-piece's late night slot.
A review of day two at Brew at the Bog
A review of the first day at Brew at the Bog
From Manningtree with love
The second day of Brew at the Bog
As the festival opens, we catch some images of the event
See images from the evening.
Public Service Broadcasting return with 'oomf'
We speak to Yvonne Murray about Brew at the Bog 2015
Images of Raining Stairs on their return to gigging.
The Raining Stairs return to gigging, how was it?
PAWS and Cactus & Cardigan at Mad Hatters
From Tijuana Bibles to Alice Bentley
We speak to the Stonehaven borne musician
How good can The Xcerts be?
The first EP for Spring Break leaves you wanting more
Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards play Eden Court
With new EP on it's way the three piece payed Inverness a visit
The Side and Spring Break and more announced for Strathpeffer gig.
We look at the music (and a bit of beer) on the hop
North Hop The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 11/4/2015. Pictures.
A review of Stanley Odd at The Ceilidh Place.
Stanley Odd finish their Sweatbox Tour in Ullapool
Groove Loch Ness for August 2015.
Croft Music 2 announces it's line-up
Liverpool legends to appear in Inverness.
Three-piece, alt/rock band play IG.LU in April.
Verona, headed up the second of a new format for Mad Hatters.
Did Reef manage to rock the Ironworks?
The Glastonbury rockers return to the Highlands
A look at the information we have about the hashtag.
A review of James Mackenzie and the Aquascene
Woodenbox and more for festival as tickets go on sale.
A review of The View and their support at The Ironworks
We speak to the Glaswegian three-piece.
A chat with three-piece Alt/Rock band.
Indie folk three piece to play Glachbeg Croft Folk Club in March.
Edinburgh based band to play Highland date.
John talks plans (kinda) and pre-gig warm ups.
Lionel , Daydream Frenzy and more for Aberdeen festival
Tickets for Mumford & Sons and Co. now available
Pictures of Tijuana Bibles
Belladrum have announced the full line-up for Thursday night on the main stage
Gomez frontman tour brings him north.
Multi-talented performer added to Ironworks night
We talk Rock 'n' Wrestle with Steve Robertson
Josephine Sillars to release EP and announces Scotland tour.
The Side return
A review of the Edinburgh based band's return
We speak to Kenny Maclennan of newly re-formed Raining Stairs
The three piece pay Inverness a visit.
New tickets put on sale as some categories sell out.
Kaiser Chiefs to headline Belladrum
Eddi Reader and more announced for Belladrum 2015
Britain's Got Talent act to play Inverness in April.
New club night to launch at Mad Hatters
The Twilight Sad announced as winner on the Bams
Rockness 2015 cancelled.
Hunter & the Bear and Lionel launch the unknown
Dublin based indie-folk come to Inverness
Billy Kirkwood wrecks the place...
James Mackenzie and the Aquascene launch new material
Acts come out in support of Highland Foodbanks
What do Lionel and Spoke Too Soon have to say about 2014..
A triumphant homecoming for Schnarff Schnarff?
We speak to two Showcase debutantes
From Alice Bentley to The Ragazzi we capture the feel of the gig.
We have a chat with the Welsh duo prior to their show.
Interview with We Came From The North.
Interview with Searching for Donkeys
A review and photographs of Deacon Blue.
The Odd Squad's triumphant return
When Dave Hook talked to Igigs
The Red Dirt Skinners visit Dingwall
Trosg and Dorec-a-belle join forces
Review of the Ross-Shire band's debut.
The New York trio hit Inverness
How was Scottish Opera: La Cenerentola - Cinderella?
Alabama 3 continue to mix it up.
Singer songwriter Sean Stuart talks to us.
Photographs of Alabama 3 in Inverness
Bring the beer....
Proclaimers for Bella 15
Pictures of Tony's Acoustic TV tour
Alness based Atlas make Ironworks debut
Atomic Blondie hits the right notes
Images of the Blondie tribute band
Prides, Fatherson and more for Aviemore New Year celebrations.
From Caroline Truslove to Mindfunk, catch the mood of the evening.
Images of the act dubbed "Seattle’s Emmylou”
A review of Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers at the Eden Court
Call to Mind come home, a review.
Capturing the band at Eden Court
Rachel Sermanni takes plays to the Court.
We have a look through our archives for folk who have have really taken to the Halloween vibe
The Kilmarnock band hit the big stage
Photographs of Fatherson at The Ironworks, 2014.
Review of Willie Campbell and the Open day Rotation at the MOD 2014.
A fresh approach to touring for Peter Andre
Tony Wright talks to us about his forthcoming solo tour
Ross-shire talent shines for festive treat
A review of Dominic Hill’s production of Macbeth
How good can Casual Sex be?
We speak to Junebug who play Hoots in October
Twin finish with a bang but what of the other acts?
A party at the works for New Year Inverness celebrations.
Third main stage night and ticket detail announced.
A look at some of the acts playing the festival
Vigo's night
Vigo Thieves return to the Ironworks
Review of The Mahler Players
The future of Rockness looks even more precarious.
Red Ronson at Starbucks
Iain McLaughlin and the Outsiders unleash new EP
A plethora of acts get behind independence.
Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders and Co. at The Ironworks
Nineties dance act announced for Loopallu 2014
Saturday was a day to make the most of the music and the splendid beer on offer by the Black Isle Brewery, or so I thought! I was able to flit between the stages and sample a selection of the beers on my journey through Saturday. Opening up the Hayloft Stage was Music Plus sponsored ... Read more
Plenty of pics from Jocktoberfest
Debut EP on the way, we speak to Bite Night
Iain Maclaughlin falls through the dark
Some of the acts playing in the Hayloft stage
From Garden of Elks to Victorian Trout Conspiracy
Afternoon til early evening at the Barn Stage
The night of music caught in pictures
The former White Lion singer plays Mad Hatters
A quick look at the magical Elephant Sessions
Schnarff Schnarff headline the Ironworks
Loopallu 2014 announce further headliner
What was happening off the stage at North Hop 2014
Day two at North Hop in pictures
Catching the mood of the first North Hop
from Red Kites to Winnie, Jocktoberfest announce final acts
Eclectic as always, how was the second Summer Showcase ?
A look back at the Summer Showcases over the years
Shed Seven as headliners lead the way for Loopallu sell out
The second Showcase bring a mix of local and national acts
New scheme promoting mental health through music announced
Casual Sex in photographs
Searching for Donkeys in photographs
XSM give the crowd what they want
The singer song writer proves the right mix
Our Future Glory escape cliche.
Family afffair for the former Squeeze man
Hannah Finlayson strikes a chord
Can the band be luckier than their last trip to the area?
An eclectic view of Bella 2014
More than one surprise for The View
The Last of the Privateers kick off the evening at the Seedlings
Painting a picture of Hector Bizerk
The New Piccadillys bring the burn
Model Aeroplane's quick return
Maybe political but certainly festival
Frightened Rabbit in pictures at Bella
Pictures of the five piece around Belladrum
A surprise one off addition, compliments The Cryptic Keys festival performance
Fat Goth deliver, no questions.
Roo Panes proves he is more than eye candy.
Politics and tunes from Billy Bragg at Bella
Tom Jones with a twist.
Sir Tom Jones, topping the bill at Belladrum
From Rhythmnreel to Ho-ro, scene setting for Belladrum 2014
Silver Coast impress at Belladrum debut
The New Medicants share the passion
Luke Jackson creates bluesy yet soulful set.
Capturing the mood of early doors at Belladrum
Detour Scotland, this year in association with goNORTH, are to host a series of short and intimate gigs at Belladrum 2014.
Oscar North will be running a stall during the event.
Pictures and review of the bands raising funds for Birchwood Highland
Musicians from the Music Plus project to play Belladrum 2014
The Cryptic Keys talk Bella and plans for taking the band forward.
Early photographs of the festival site.
A quick look at Beers Cheese & Tunes
Pictures of the acts of the Ironworks Summer showcase
The first Summer Showcase of 2014 reviewed
Alabama 3 to bring late fireworks to the Ironworks
Debate, Interviews and workshops for the UHI Verb Garden
The Burke & Hair announced for Belladrum 2014
The high octane four piece return to the 'works.
Donna talks to Inverness Gigs about the band
Toby Stainton looks at the Belladrum 2014 line-up
Reef and more for Belladrum 2014
The Twilight Sad return north
Catching up wiith Ben of Bite Night
The Black Country four piece visit the Ironworks in November.
A sneak peak at Belladrum pre-festival
Hector Bizerk and Broken Ravens and many more for Belladrum
We talk to Topher Elliott
More announced for Belladrum 2014 as line-up shines
YolanDa Brown at The One Touch Theatre Eden Court: Thursday 19th June 2014.
YolandDa Brown keeps it personal
Further additions to the Belladrum bill
How did Poor Things cope on Friday the 13th?
Reverend Obidiah Steppenwolfe III and 'The Church' included in Bella announcement
Roman Nose and Broken Records lead the charge for Wickerman.
Pictures of Americana Extravaganza at Perth racecourse on Saturday 7th June.
Review of Americana Extravaganza 2014
The "hobo-chic" of Duke special comes to Inverness
The future is blue
From Lionel to Atom Tree, a look around goNORTH
Thursday night at goNORTH 2014
A look at Charlotte Brimner, Eleanor Nicolson and Dr Wook
Review of goNORTH Wednesday 4th of june.
Saturday’s Highland Sessions at Northern Roots
Review of opening night at the Northern Roots Festival 2014
Photographs of previous years.
A very different outing for the band.
A fantastic live set from the Dundonians
We look at some of the European offerrings from the festival
4 Bands choose their favourites from the showcases
Last night to go out with a bang
goNORTH mapped out for day one
Time to cross the borders
Iain Mclaughlin and the Outsiders announce new record.
Jocktoberfest 2014 Announcement
Christine Tobin visits Dingwall
Cactus and Cardigan's EP Reviewed
From Alice Bentley to Davy Cowan....
goNORTH kicks off at The Eagle on Tuesday the 3rd.
goNORTH kicks off at The Eagle on Tuesday the 3rd.
Hot, Sweaty and Brilliant
Photographs of Twin Atlantic at Strathpeffer Pavilion
A cosy set up for Ethan Johns and support from Woodentooth in Room 2.
Let's jump around, as the band celebrate in Dingwall
Speak the un-speakable.
The Inverness "beys" hit the main stage
MacFloyd bring more than the Dark Side to Dingwall
Tickets to be released soon as theme revealed
Capturing the vibe at the festival
Could the festival build on previous successes?
Star Wars meets The King at The Eagle, really.
Punk and Ska well represented at The Scooter Tent this year.
Glasgow based band launch new single in conjunction with Biding Time (remix)
The only festival where The Band of Skulls can be announced alongside The Singing Kettle
We speak to Solareye about gigging, politics, recording and the return to Brew at the Bog.
A distinctive and a violent assault on the ears
As Brew at the Bog 2014 gets closer, we were lucky to grab a few words with event organiser Yvonne Murray.
Ryan Keen continues to promote 'Room For Light' his debut album with a visit to Inverness.
The Showcase proudly shows some of the talent the locality has to offer
More photographs of an impressive evening at the Ironworks
Photographs of the local bands that took part at the Ironworks
Short and sweet debut for the band
The band build continue to build on recent momentum
We look at what the festival holds for us this year.
Things to consider when using Bandwagon to apply for gigs.
The Palma Violets perform to an enthusiastic crowd at the Ironworks
Radioskills are to offer a series of workshops over May.
Presentations from Stuart Stenhouse and Alex Howell
Susanna talks about previous lives and starting again
The band find new impetus as they look forward to the Easter Showcase and beyond
From volunteering to playing we look at how to get in when their are no tickets left.
Grado, Jack Jester and Co. are to pay a visit to Belladrum 2014.
Find out what the The Elk Garden Stage would host....
Frightened Rabbit and more announced for Belladrum 2014.
It's that time of the year, Belladrum 2014 is coming...
Old favourites, emerging bands and local acts included in Belladrum 2014's first line-up announcement.
Dorec-a-belle release their new single ‘Listen’ on Monday April 7th with a single launch at Mad Hatters on Thursday April 10th, 2014. It’s hard to ignore the female four piece they get every where, well kinda. If it’s not supporting the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Red Hot Highland Fling it’s winning the public’s and ... Read more
As one festival cancels, another one thrives. Wickerman, one of Scotland’s best-loved independent music festivals, has revealed that the Saturday night headliner for this summer’s event will be seminal Scottish pop-rock band Del Amitri following on from the news that Dizzee Rascal would headline the Friday night. On Saturday 26th July Del Amitri are set to ... Read more
We speak to Steven Batelle and even manage to squeeze in a competition for a pair of tickets.
The Tijuana Bibles played Hootananny on the 15th of March, 2014
Performers from Rock N Wrestle 2 to visit Smithton Primary School
Punk pop, whisky dyed folk and some acoustic wizardry at The Eagle
Samir talks about the expanding small world
Cases packed for SXSW, but don't forget the makeup.
The jazz influenced, Cat’s Club visits Eden Court on the 18th of March, 2014. Identified as one of the rising stars on the Scottish jazz scene,lead singer Cathie Rae is the eldest sibling of the musically renowned Rae family. Indeed The Herald observed “The senior sibling of the Rae family’s jazz sextet may have been the ... Read more
How did The Orchestra bear up to the challenge of coming north?
Photographs of The Orchestra supported by Beth McCarthy and The Ratells
How to apply to play Jocktoberfest 2014
Has Julie stuck to her guns with new album Gach Sgeul
Donny Mc Elligott of The New Madrids chats about his most important critic, the album and plans for the year.
Korsak and El Born both debut in Inverness at Mad Hatters
James Brannigan talks about the merits of staying true to themselves and what they will do for a bag of revels.
Roddy on his travels finds Kria Brekkan and Ryan Erskine in Glasgow
Photographs of Paper Aeroplanes on the third date of their Circus Tour
Sam speaks about being allowed out of his cupboard.
Five acts have been chosen to represent the area at the SAMAs 2014.
We catch the last gig on Embrace's Scottish Tour
Silver Coast are set to release debut single 'Believe' on the 3rd of March.
A community comes together to raise funds for the well loved Dingwall venue.
Matt talks about the new album, the ongoing creative process and why he loves visiting the Highlands.
Jocktoberfest have announced via Twitter that they will be returning for a fourth year on the 5th and 6th of September.
The band provide an impressive set to (almost) officially launch latest single 'Departures'.
We caught the behind the scenes of the recording of Red Ronson's new video
The Ironworks have announced the majority of the line-up for the Easter Showcase 2014 to be held on the 24th of April.
An interview with Josephine Sillars who has just recently released her debut music video to accompany her track "Hurricanes".
"our sound is alternative-punchy-rock-indie fuelled by cynicism, existentialism and our experiences on nights-out."
‘Holy cheese balls, that’s awesome’ declares Newton on finishing his gig at The Ironworks
Photographs of Newton Faulkner and support Colin Macleod at The Ironworks on the 26th of January, 2014.
Andrew Barnett of Red Ronson and Clare/s Brother has a chat about love, music and the future of Red Ronson.
The Winter Tradition return to Inverness on the 9th of February, we spoke to Mark Morrow about the forthcoming tour and new material.
The line-up for the semi finals of the Battle of the Bands at The Eagle have been announced. Following some furiously fought evenings that have seen impressive crowds pulled to the venue, the dates and line ups of the semi finals have been announced. Friday the 24th of January will see Bite Night who won ... Read more
A cracking night at Mad Hatters saw Graham Brown, Woodenbox and MIR take to the stage on the 18th of January, 2014. A review will no doubt follow.
A mixture of genres with no doubting the talent on show at The Ironworks.
Dougie has created an album full of infectious and thoughtful blues tunes
Toby Michaels Rolling Damned leave 2013 on a high
The results from our recent poll
Roddy McKenzie takes a look through his 2013 with Inverness Gigs
The Eagle announces the line up and schedule for it's Battle of the Bands competition to be held in January 2014.
Joe Stainke from Spoke Too Soon chats to us about recent personnel changes and future plans
A review of The Troilus Ensemble, Inverness Cathedral Sunday 8th December 2013.
Lets get ready to rumble again
WInters calling and the showcase is announced, must be Christmas
No filler all Alabama...
The Eagle launch the 2014 Highland Battle of the Bands
Blacks Star Riders and The Dead Daisies show that rock continues to roll
A review of TG Elias at the Market Bar on Monday 2nd December, 2013. So, here I was, at the Market Bar on a school night! A friend had highly recommended Manchester based artist TG Elias who was making his debut performance in the Highland capital. Tom (TG Elias) is a witty and charismatic singer ... Read more
The LaFontaines continue to impress and even manage a cover of Last Christmas
Tickets for Loppallu 2014, it's tenth anniversary, are now on sale.
Review of The South and Ashley Mackay and Ben Hesling at the Spectrum Centre, Inverness 23rd of November, 2013.
Megan and Claire's brothers get together for Carnivale.
The Stellars talk to us about new release "Lucy" and their forthcoming gigs.
Put simply The Darkness were "Hugely entertaining, enormous fun and a shit ton of ROCK!"
Travis prove that new album "Where you stand" is a return to form.
Inverness Gigs start competition to find the best live music amateur photographer in the Highlands,
The Basement emerges from the ground with Meeshelle's single launch.
A Review of Megan Blyth's Ep (Devil's Own) Launch at the Ironworks
An entertaining night at the Ironworks sees a great blend of music and wrestling
One of Scotland's Hip Hop pioneers, Loki talks about his recent album, Hip Hop culture, the future of the genre among much more.
Strathpeffer Pavilion host it's famous family-friendly Hogmanay hooley on the 31st of December.
The Mystic Shoes, Donald MacDonald and the Islands and more entertain at Bogbain Farm for Bogmanay 2013/14
Some of the nicest guys in the local scene, Last Summer Effect, announce they are to play their last gig at Halloween.
Shutter put on an impressive show that places the focus firmly on the music.
A review of Tammy Miller's debut Inverness gig at The Eagle, Inverness on the 12th of October, 2013.
Rhythmnreel bring their own brand of Celtic rock to the Ironworks, Inverness to welcome in 2014.
An interview with Tammy Miller before her release of her debut EP 'Let it Go'
A review of Edinburgh based band Dante as they played Hootananny on the 3rd of October, 2013.
We are proud to announce that Inverness Gigs will be hosting an exhibition of music photography at Eden Court Theatre
A review of Culann when they played Mad Hatters on Saturday, 28th Sept
We chat to Cigarbox Don, whose exhibition of cartoons and homemade instruments will come to IG:LU from the 28th of Oct to the 11th of Nov.
A review of The Devil’s Own the second EP release from Megan Blyth following in the footsteps her self-titled 2012 issue.
First thoughts of Loopallu 2013.
A review of The Magic Numbers at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 19th of September, 2013.
After the announcement that Colin Macleod had signed to Middle of Nowhere records, he releases his first EP with the label.
Campfires in Winter frontman, Robert “Boab” Canavan talk to us prior to their appearance at Netsounds Unsigned takeover night at Hootanany on the 27th of September.
The Motherwell boys dubbed "Scotland's rowdiest and wildest party band" by the Evening Times return to Inverness to play the Ironworks on the 29th of November.
We speak to Eleanor Nicolson, the 15 year old singer song writer prior to her gig at the Ironworks supporting Emma's Imagination.
An interview with RM Hubbert prior to his gig at Mad Hatters on the 27th of September as part of his UK headline tour.
Loopallu 2013 have announced that Reef will be joining the previously announced line up for the Ullapool based festival.
Having just been announced as one of the support acts for the King Charles gig at The Ironworks on the 15th of September, we thought it was time to catch up with Silver Coast again.
A review of Last Summer Effect at amaSing on the 31st of August 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
Soundclash & Let's Go present ... Monster FM Sounclash Showcase launch, Karma Lounge, Inverness, 31st August.
A review of Fake Major at amaSing on Sunday 1st September,2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Alice Bentley, Jemma Tweedie and Josephine Sillars at amaSing 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of All Hat No Cat, at amaSing on Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of headliner Eddi Reader at amaSing on Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Kassidy headlining amaSing on Saturday 31st October, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Searching for Donkeys at amaSing, on the 1st of September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Alan Frew at amaSing on Saturday 31st August, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Donnie Munro at amaSing on Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Davy Cowan and amaSing, Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
comeSing at amaSing on Sunday the 1st of September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A brief review of Duncan Overmeer at amaSing on Saturday 31st August, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Sienna, at amaSing on Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of of Fash Stewart at amaSing on Saturday 31st August, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
A review of Craig Anderson at amaSing on Sunday 1st September, 2013.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
Davy Cowan starts his busking tour around Scotland's cities starting Tuesday 3rd September, to promote his new album "Working Man's Dream".
An evening with the Spooky Men’s Chorale Strathpeffer Pavilion Thursday 29th August 2013.
A preview of Jocktoberfest 2013
A jam packed Karma Lounge, 4 superb DJ's and a fine selection of dance music could only mean one thing ... Let's Go were in town.
Dorec-a-belle have been announced as support for the forthcoming Magic Numbers gig at the Ironworks.
This Saturday (31/08/2013), Karma Lounge, Inverness, will play host to the launch party of the showcase and will include six of the acts that are involved in this years showcase line up.
Photos of Summer Showcase number 7 with Caroline Truslove, Casey Inlet and Furry Vengeance at the Ironworks on the 22nd of August 2013.
A review of Caroline Truslove, Casey Inlet and Furry Vengeance, aka Summer Showcase 7 at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 22nd of August, 2013.
Tommy Reilly returns to the Ironworks Inverness, as part or the promo tour for new album 'Waking a Sleepwalker' , on Saturday the 21st of September, 2013.
Kate Dunn announced as winner of the Marie Tait Competition.
2013 / Amasing / Strathpeffer
After recent performances at Belladrum and Bfest, Toby Michaels Rolling Damned turned up the volume at HMV, Inverness on the 22nd of August, 2013. We caught some photos of the set.
Joctoberfest 2013, have announced a further tranche of acts to play the festival including Woodenbox, Steve Eaglesham and Ashley and the Cosmonauts.
Belladrum 2014 will be held on the Friday and Saturday of the 8th and 9th of August 2014.
Inverness based, three piece, He Slept on 57 play their last gig at the Ironworks on August the 30th.
A review of Summer Showcase number 5 with Desecrator, Seed of Sorrow and Toecutter at the Ironworks on the 8th of August 2013.
A review of Runrig at their 4oth Anniversary,'Party on the Moor' at Muir of Ord, August 10th. 2013.
A quick look around the Party at the Moor, the night before the Runrig and guests take to the stage for the main event.
SoundClash DJ Showcase Radio show returns to Monster FM throughout September.
An interview with Cactus and Cardigan before their Bfest 2013 gig.
We catch up with the “one man death metal machine” Desecrator, as part of a series of interviews with acts that are playing the Ironworks Summer Showcases.
Rob Polson makes his way through Belladrum 2013, and discovers the Roman connection on the way.
A look at some of the acts that played at the Free Range Folk stage at Belladrum 2013
A review of The Horrors headlining the Hothouse stage at Belladrum on Saturday the 3rd of August.
A review of Fake Major at the Seedling stage, Belladrum on Saturday the 3rd of August.
A review of Nina Nesbitt at the Hothouse stage, Belladrum on the 3rd of August, 2013.
A review of Stealing Sheep at the Grassroots stage, Belladrum 0n the 3rd of August.
A review of Three Blind Wolves at the Hothouse stage at Belladrum 2013 on the 3rd of August.
A review of Admiral Fallow at the Garden stage at Belladrum 2013 on the 3rd of August.
A review of PAWS at the Hothouse stage at Belladrum 2013 on the 3rd of August.
A review of Lionel at the Seedlings stage at Belladrum 2013 on the 3rd of August.
As announced on their website, Fatherson are to play the Ironworks on the 27th of October, 2013.
A review of Twin Atlantic headlining the Garden stage at Belladrum 2013
A review of Lucy Spraggan playing the Hothouse stage stage on the 2nd of August at Belladrum 2013.
Following on from the review, photographs of James, headlining the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2013, on the 3rd of August.
A review of James headlining the Garden stage on the 3rd of August, 2013.
A review of Julie Fowlis playing the Grassroots stage on the 3rd of August at Belladrum 2013.
A review of Fatherson playing the Garden stage on the 2nd of August at Belladrum 2013.
A quick review of Nina Nesbitt at the Bothy, Belladrum on the 3rd of August, 2013.
A review of Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher at the Grassroots Stage, Belladrum on the 3rd of August, 2013.
A review of The Lafontaines at the Hot House Stage , Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of Ashley and the Cosmonauts opening the Garden Stage , Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of We are the Ocean at the Hothouse Stage , Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of Roman Nose at the Seedlings Stage , Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of Cleavers at the Seedlings Stage, Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of Seasick Steve at the Garden Stage, Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
A review of Furry Vengeance at Seedling Stage, Belladrum, 2nd of August, 2013.
A review of Red Ronson at Seedling Stage, Belladrum, 2nd of August, 2013.
Ever wondered what happens when the lunatics take over tha asylum? Sixshot from Toby Michaels Rolling Damned interviews the main man.
An interview with David Best, Bassist of The Pigeon Detectives .
As the clock ticks down to the start of Bella I‘ve had a look over the acts that have been announced for the weekend. It’s probably best to take it stage by stage.
A preview of what The Potting Shed and Free Range Folk Stage holds for Belladrum 2013.
James MacKenzie returns to the Highlands for a handful of dates.
An interview with Larry Gott of James about Belladrum, the way forward and new music.
Ashley and the Cosmonauts are well know on the Inverness scene, both as a band and their individual ventures, we catch up with Ashley Mackay of the band prior to them opening the Garden stage at Belladrum 2013 on Friday.
Hootananny launch a new night for lovers of loud music, Bring the Noise.
John Gerard from The LaFontaines talks to us prior to Belladrum 2013
We catch up with Seed of Sorrow as part of a series of interviews with acts that are playing the Ironworks Summer Showcases.
A review of City in Surveillance, Charlie’s Ranch and Disco Cats at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 25th of July, 2013.
In the first of our series of previews, Danielle Wilson casts her eye on the Belladrum 2013 line up.
Dorec-a-belle kick off a busy festival season with a main-stage performance at Wickerman 2013 on the 27th of July.
Belladrum's Verb Garden to host Ballads & Broadsides @ Bella.
We spoke to Furry Vengeance prior to their first gig given the forthcoming gigs both at Belladrum and Ironworks, we thought we would catch up with the band.
With the countdown well and truly on, Belladrum have announced a further array of acts for the line-up.
We catch up with Be Like Pablo and talk about their new video, new line-up and an impressive array of festival slots this year.
Belladrum 2013 have announced the acts to play the Mother's Ruin stage this year.
A review of Candi Staton supported by Meeshelle at The Ironworks on the 3rd of July, 2013.
A review of Belle & Sebastian at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 1st of July, 2013.
Award-winning singer songwriter Dougie MacLean has added another accolade to a growing list of honours by being recognised by one of Scotland’s leading music festivals.
In it’s third year Jocktoberfest returns to The Black Isle Brewery over the 6th and 7th of September.
We catch up with The Ragazzi as part of a series of interviews with acts that are playing the Ironworks Summer Showcases.
Marcus Bonfanti talks to us before his gig at Hootananny, Inverness on the 8th of July.
Davy Cowan launches his third solo album, ‘Working Man’s Dream’, at Belladrum 2013.
We speak to Searching for Donkeys as part of a series of interviews with acts that are playing the Ironworks Summer Showcases.
Talking Soul, Sustenance and Success, Legendary Candi Staton the soul siren from the 70's took time out to talk to us before her anticipated Highland tour date
A review of The Temperance Movement at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 23rd of June, 2013.
A review of Vigo Thieves supported by William Freeman and Peruvia at the Caberfeidh Bar in Elgin on the 22nd of June, 2013.
Red Ronson’s debut single ‘Paper Statues’, which has been registered for inclusion in the UK Charts, is released on the 24th of June.
A review of Funeral for a Friend with support from Fallen Riot, Seed of Sorrow and Departures at Ironworks, Inverness on the 19th of June, 2013.
Belladrum 2013 have quickly followed up the news that the festival has sold out with the line-up of the Free Range Stage curated by Glachbeg Croft.
A review of The Winter Tradition, Ketimine Deco and Shutter at Hootananny, Inverness on the 16th of June, 2013.
The Stellars have been short listed in the SoundWave Music Competition. We caught up with Steven Barclay and Darren Macrae of the band to talk about what’s been happening.
Sunday at RockNess 2013 in review, featuring Alabama 3, The Futureheads, The Temper Trap, Camera Obscura, Ben Howard and Plan B
A review of Sunday at Rockness 2013, featuring Fatherson, Reverend and the Makers, Lianne La Havas, Madness and Jemma Tweedie.
Robbie Paulin from Nut Productions talks to Newton Faulkner at Rockness 2013. Newton talks about Rockness, his live act and the starting of recording ‘Studio Zoo’.
A review of Thursday night, the sixth of June, at goNORTH 2013, featuring Black International, The Broken Ravens,Algernon Doll, The Whiskys, The Enemies and Willie Campbell.
Singer-songwriter from Nairn, Jemma Tweedie, plays her track ‘Humming Bird’ for Nut Productions, before going on stage at Rockness 2013.
A review of Saturday at Rockness 2013, featuring DJ Yoda, Steve Aoki, Skream & Benga, Fatboy Slim and Example.
An interview with Fatboy Slim at Rockness 2013
A review of Saturday at Rockness 2013, featuring Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Newton Faulkner, Dog is Dead and Bombay Bicycle Club.
A review of Friday at Rockness 2013, featuring Post War Years, Jessie Ware, The Maccabees, Basement Jaxx and The Boy who Trapped the Sun.
A review of Thursday night, the Sixth of June, at goNORTH 2013, featuring The Sea Atlas, Poor Things, KOBI and The Whiskys
A review of Thursday night, the Sixth of June, at goNORTH 2013, featuring Our Friends in America, Casual Sex, Lidh Terri Walker and Jamie Joseph.
A review of Wednesday night, the Fifth of June, at goNORTH 2013, featuring So Many Animal Calls,Shambles Miller, Allie Bradley, These Reigning Days and The Oxides.
It’s been a while so we caught up with The Oxides and with their goNORTH gig coming up we thought we would catch up with them.
Saturday saw a jam-packed schedule of acts from Charlie Roth to Grousebeater Soundsystem and pretty much everyone in between.
Loopallu have surprised us by announcing, earlier than expected, the first headliner and a clutch of acts to whet our whistle for the 20th – 21st of September, 2013.
An interview with Bonehead, half of new band Parlour Flames, before the gig at Hootananny, Inverness on the 2nd of June.
A review of Rachel Sermanni + support at The Ironworks on Wednesday 22nd May, 2013.
A review and interview of Megan Blyth playing as part of the Old Grey Thistle Test at hmv, Inverness on Thursday the 23rd of May.
goNORTH seedlings stage has begun to announce the acts that will be playing the “hotbed of talents” in 2013.
We asked our contributors who they would recommend from the GoNORTH 2013 line up, here’s where we got to….
Kiss tribute act Krazy Nights to play Ironworks,Inverness on Friday the 6th of September, 2013.
Furry Vengeance have been shortlisted in the Daily Record competition to play the main stage at Rockness 2013.
Hootananny announce the Ten Years of Hoots Mini-Festival, to be held between June 14th and 16th, to celebrate a decade of gigs at one of the most established music venues in town.
In the first of a short series of interviews we speak to some of the acts that are playing goNORTH 2013, first up is Protection Patrol Pinkerton.
A preview of some of the acts playing Rockness 2013.
Texas are to play Inverness Leisure Centre as part of the Conversation tour on the 10th of November.
Rockness 2013 announce the final list of acts to be playing the Festival.
A review of The Boy Who Trapped the Sun and support (Scott Rinning and Dylan Tierney) at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 10th of May, 2013.
A review of Lucy Rose at the Ironworks, Inverness on Tuesday 7th May 2013
A guide as to what to take and what to do at Rockness
Pictures from Brew at the Bog 2013.
A few questions with Hoverboards who play Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 11th of May, 2013.
With a couple of gigs played around town, Silver Coast join the bill of new talent at The Eagle on the 11th of May. We managed to catch up with the guys and get a few words with them about the band.
A review of Public Service Broadcasting at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 2nd of May 2013.
Rockness 2013 launch their search for an up and coming DJ to win an opportunity to play the festival.
A review of Bring Me the Horizon and support at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 1st of May, 2013.
Interview with Yvonne Murray Director/Booker of Brew at the Bog and other Bogbain Farm activities.
A review of Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes at Ironworks,Inverness on Saturday the 27th of April, 2013.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll juggernaut that is Toby Michaels Rolling Damned are to release double A side single featuring 'Rolling Damned' and "A Little bit of what you Fancy' on Monday June 3rd.
Devon’s Chagstock 2013 is the first, and could be last, of our new “introducing” feature that looks at festivals that are a bit further away from our traditional boundaries.
A whistle stop tour of the goings on at Hootananny, Inverness on the 25th of April, 2013.
Dorec-a-belle to feature in the Sunday Herald’s unsigned band competition.
Shooglenifty are to play The Picture House, Dingwall on the 3rd of May.
Southern soulster Candi Staton comes to the Ironworks,Inverness on the 3rd of July.
Neon Knights debut at The Eagle Inverness on the 11th of May, there are more than a few familiar faces to the band, so we thought it would be good to catch up with them.
Hootananny, Inverness hosts Duncan Overmeer’s launch of album ‘Rumour Mill’ on the 28th of April.
A review of Culann, Naked Red, Mechanical Smile and Searching For Donkeys at The Eagle, Inverness on the 18th of April 2013
A preview of Brew at the Bog 2013 hosted by Bogbain Farm on the 4th of May.
The Tartan Heart Festival have announced that Manchester indie veterans, James, will be joined by Glasgow rockers Twin Atlantic.
A review of The Whiskys acoustic at The Greenhouse, Dingwall on the 13th of April, 2013.
Kate Nash supported by Kitty the Lion at the Ironworks, Inverness on Saturday the 13th of April.
New Strathpeffer music festival, AmaSing, launches Bohemian Rhapsody sing-a-long fundraiser to take place on the 5th of May at Strathpeffer Pavilion.
Penguins Kill Polar Bears & Farewell Singapore play the Market Bar, Inverness on the 15th of April as part of a seven date Scottish tour.
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West return to Scotland for another string of dates later this month including a gig at Bogbain Farm, Inverness on April the 14th.
A review of the Ironworks Easter Showcase on the 1st of April , 2013.
RuckusRave host a six way DJ battle to win a support slot for techno duo Phunk Investigation on April the 5th at Karma Lounge.
It’s been over a year ago since my first interview with KOBI, and I took the opportunity to meet up with KOBI and discuss what’s happened in between, future plans and what makes music awards shite.
Rockness 2013 announces further acts Lianne La Havas, Zebra Katz, Dog is Dead, Reverend and the Makers and Rolando for the Dores Festival.
An interview with Dougie Burns prior to his gig at the Ironworks Easter Showcase on the 1st of April.
A review of Foo Fighter’s tribute band The Foo Fixers as they play the Ironworks, Inverness on the 22nd of March.
We speak to Mirian Campbell of Mir, before their debut at the Ironworks Easter Showcase, on the 31st of March.
We speak to Chasing Owls who were recently added to the Ironworks Easter Showcase, the Edinburgh based purveyors of indie-folk take a visit up to Inverness to play on the 1st of April.
Caroline Campbell, Director of The Ironworks Venue in Inverness has been named as the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Regional Director of the Year at the IoD Director of the Year Awards.
Red Ronson talk to us before their Easter Showcase gig at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 31st of March.
Prior to playing the Easter Showcase on the 31st of March, Emma Mitchell talks about her music ,the showcases and how she’ll not enter another talent competition.
Connor Meeks from Purple Divide talks prior them playing The Eagle on the 23rd of March, following the announcement that it will be the band’s last gig for a while.
Rockness 2013 brings news of the comedy line-up, head-lined by Jim Jefferies and Dylan Moran.
Northern Roots Festival release it’s full line-up whilst introducing a number of developments to the festival.
A review of Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell & Friends at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 8th of March.
The Whisky River Band have announced a couple of changes whilst recording for their second album persists.
A review of of the Olive Grove Records Roadshow at Bogbain Farm on the 8th of March.
Amy Macdonald, KT Tunstall, Dexys and Bellowhead are amongst the acts announced for Wickerman 2013.
An interview with Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell prior to his gig as Dave 'Bucket' Colwell (formerly of BAD COMPANY) & Friends at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 8th of March.
Steven Barclay has recently been selected to play on the Hit the Road tour (playing Ironworks, Inverness on the 7th of March) , and so the time was good to catch a few words.
Tennent’s Lager launch the search for the best unsigned musical talent to play T in the Park 2013.
A review of the Courteeners, supported by Dexters at the Ironworks, Inverness on Thursday the 28th of March.
Capercallie are added to the bill of HebCelt 2013
Rockness 2012 announce Plan B for the final headliner final headliner slot as well as another strong tranche of acts in it’s latest announcement.
March sees the first festival of 2013 in the north with the MV Festival taking place from the 1st to the 3rd in that pleasure strip known as Aviemore.
Alabama 3 have announced that they will be playing Rockness 2013 on a now deleted Facebook post.
A review of Late Landing playin The Eagle, Inverness on Saturday the 16th of February.
PAWS, The Oxides and Cleavers at Mad Hatters, 16/02/13
Bogbain Farm are to host Jo Mango, the State Broadcasters and Randolph’s Leap as part of the Olive Grove Records Tour on the 8th of March.
The end of the month sees the second MV festival take over Aviemore and the organisers have been kind enough to offer us a couple of tickets for the event.
Toby Michaels Rolling Damned will be playing the Ironworks on the 4th of May.
Wickerman 2013 launch competition to propose in the Wicker Love Lounge.
A review of Michael Cassidy (with full band) with support from Barnaby Bennet and Craig Robertson playing Hootananny, Inverness on Sunday 10th of February.
With the release of his second studio album 'A Moving Picture' out this week, top ten hits under his belt, appearances from Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32 & Labrinth on the album and his return to Inverness on March 2nd.
Rockness 2013 have announced another batch of acts including special guest, Fatboy Slim, following on from last weeks list.
The SAMAs have been announced with a tip of the hat to some highland talent; Jemma Tweedie, ROADWAY, CLEAVERS, Them & Us, Miss Irenie Rose and Team Kapowski.
We caught up with Jake Bolt, Archie Stewart and Paul Elliott of The Oxides as they start planning their assault on 2013.
Paisley’s singer-songwriter, Michael Cassidy plays Hootananny on Sunday the 10th of February.
Saturday the 11th of May sees Italian duo Phunk Investigation play one of their first Scottish gigs at Karma Lounge, Inverness.
We talk to Dylan Tierney as he begins a busy year for him.
Back to Broadway a musical extravaganza that promises to razzle dazzle you, comes to Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on the 7th February.
goNORTH 2013 open submissions for the showcase event and announce fee free application process.
We look towards twitter to get an insight as to people's reaction to Rockness 2013 first announcement.
With a flurry of excitement, the first announcement of Rockness 2013 has been made and it includes Example, Basement Jaxx and Madness.
Following their launch today the £99 and £129 “Earlybird” tickets have sold out for Rockness 2013. Announced last week on the Rockness Facebook page, the tickets went on sale at 9am It was announced via Twitter that both sets of tickets were gone within 2 hours of being on sale, with reports on twitter ... Read more
Barry Gordon of the Earls of Caithness (and formerly James Brown is Annie) talks to us, prior to the band’s gig at Hootananny, Inverness on the 16th of February.
Professor Green planned return to Inverness for a live PA at Miami, Inverness on the 23rd of February has been postponed to 13th of April.
We asked Louis W T Buick about who he thought might end up playing Rockness 2013. It’s fair to say Louis has “previous” given that he was announced on the bill last year as one half of Count Clockwork. He his now building up momentum under the guise of new project Lucky Cub which ... Read more
Rewind Scotland celebrates it’s third year at Scone Palace, Perth on Friday 26th July until Sunday 28th July 2013 by announcing it’s line-up.
Rockness 2013 announce sale of early bird tickets for a very limited time.
The Ironworks Easter Showcase, to be hosted on the 31st of March and the 1st of April, have announced their first tranche of acts.
As Rockness 2013 rolls towards an announcement, we look back over headliners, announcements and the Cuban Brothers.
Whisky River Band, Furry Vengeance, Searching for Donkeys and Phantom Riffage will play the Eagle on the 2nd of February.
We take the opportunity to look at the latest gossip on who the headliners may be for Rockness 2013.
Enter Shikari, the British post-hardcore band has been announced as playing the Ironworks, Inverness on the 17th of April, 2013.
Wickerman 2013 announce first headliner for 2013 festival.
As HMV enters into administration, we look back at the role the Inverness store has had on the local music scene over the last year.
An interview with Duncan Overmeer, aka Matchstick Maker, as he builds up to debut solo album “Rumour Mill”.
Highland indie rockers KOBI are back with a follow up to their last single, “Fight”, with a brand new release of “All The Way”.
Rachel releases Robert Burns ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ on Friday 25th January to raise funds for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.
MusicPlus is looking to support young people keen to pursue a career in music.
The Ironworks has always brought top DJs to Inverness, and Saturday 26th January sees the return of Dave Pearce.
Aberdeen band Stanley play Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 12th of January.
Ashley and the Cosmonauts - Mad Hatters, Inverness - Friday 4 January, 2013
RockNess 2013 will be held on the 7th and 9th of June 2013.
Inverness Gigs had a chat with Ross McEwen from ROADWAY about how things have gone and are expected to go as we enter 2013.
The second part of Frank Finlayson's view on the Winter Showcase at the Ironworks
Frank Finlayson gives his view on the first of two Winter Showcases at the Ironworks
Thomas Bisset looks back at his catalogue of photographs from 2012...
Chris Lemon of Inverness Gigs takes a rough shod look over 2012 and looks at what the year brought.
With his last gig of the year coming up on the 26th of December at Mad Hatters, Iain looks back on 2012 and forward to 2013.
Jospehine Sillars looks on 2012 to give her perspective of the year, prior to her gig at the Ironworks Winter Showcase.
Toby Michaels talks prior to their last gig of the year at the Winter Showcase on the 29th of December.
Tinchy Stryder with support from KRTS at the Ironworks - 20th December 2012
A review of Cerys Matthews, at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 17th of December, 2012.
A review of Frank Turner, with support from Mark McCabe and Jim Lockey, at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 11th of December, 2012.
We met up with Furry Vengeance prior to their debut as a band at the Winter Showcase, Ironworks, Inverness on the 29th of December.
The act we described as “Soulful, Confident, Introspective”, Megan Blyth reviews her 2012.
A review of Glasvegas with The Amazing Snakeheads and KOBI at the Ironworks, Inverness on Wednesday 5th of December 2012.
Donald Forbes and Ally MacLeod of Red Hook Rapids give their take on the year that was 2012.
Cerys Matthews talk to us about the plans for her anticipated winter warming concerts, including the gig in Inverness.
Steve Robertson from KOBI looks at how they spent 2012.
An interview with the lead singer of Glasvegas, prior to their Ironworks, Inverness gig on the 5th of December 2012.
A review of Bellowhead supported by Mama Rosi at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 20th of November.
A review of Honningbarna at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 9th of November.
A review of Desecrator, Toecutter and Fallen Riot at Madhatters, Inverness on the 8th of November.
Honningbarna talk to us prior to their gig at Mad Hatters, Inverness on Friday the 9th of November.
A short review and interview of the Binsness Bluesboys as they perform at The Eagle, Inverness on the 1st of November, 2012.
A review of Lau at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 1st of November, 2012.
A review of Miniature Dinosaurs, with support from City in Surveillance, at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 19th of October, 2012.
A review of Turin Brakes with support from Iain McLaughlin and The Outsiders at the Ironworks, Inverness - Saturday 20th October 2012.
A review of Charlotte Church, with support from Jemma Tweedie and Houdini Dax, at Bogbain Farm on the 20th of October, 2012.
A review of Bat for Lashes, with support from Sylver Tongue at the Ironworks, Inverness on Thursday 18th of October, 2012.
A review of Hue and Cry with support from Sienna Lights at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 14th of October, 2012.
A review of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, with support from Joe Janiak and Marika Hackman at the Ironworks on the 12th of October.
Miniature Dinosaurs speak to us prior to their gig prior to their gig at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 19th of October.
A review of the final of the Battle of the Bands, featuring 76 Knots, Thousand Stars and Lionel, at The Eagle, Inverness on the 10th of October.
The final of our articles on the finalists for the Battle of the Bands at The Eagle, we talk to Lionel.
A review of Newton Faulkner, with support from Grace Savage and Colour the Atlas, at The Ironworks, Inverness on Thursday the Fourth of October.
A review of Treacherous Orchestra playing at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 5th of October, 2012.
Thousand Stars talk about their forthcoming appearance at The Battle of the Bands, at The Eagle and also their plans for the next few months.
We managed to catch up with Zander MacDonald and Ben Reardon of 76 Knots prior to them playing at the Final of the Battle of the Bands at the Eagle on the 10th of October.
Toecutter talk to Inverness Gigs about their forthcoming debut, Madhatters Monster Mash on the 8th of November, with new frontman Dean Kernaghan.
A review of Sucioperro with support from What The Blood Revealed and Swamp Radio at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 21st of September, 2012.
Estrella talk to us about the past few months and plans for the future ahead of their gig at Mad Hatters on the 21st of September.
A review of Under Mountains the first studio album by Rachel Sermanni
Matt Sillars takes some time to talk about the open mic sessions held at the Greenhouse in Dingwall every second Thursday night.
Count Clockwork catch up with us prior to their support slot with Rudimental at the Ironworks on the 15th of September.
A review of Jocktoberfest 2012 at the Black Isle Brewery.
Bogbain Farm wins “Best Unusual Venue in Scotland” at the annual awards held at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu Hotel in association with Event Scotland.
With a few tweaks to the line-up the STV Appeal 2012, at the Ironworks, saw a strong line-up of local talent support the charity event.
We managed to catch up with Ally Ridgers who has curated the forthcoming Monster FM dance show, which will be on every Friday and Saturday throughout September.
The Maginot Band are a 6 piece Caithness based band whose EP, "Peace and Quiet" is launched on the 8th of September. As well as a launch party in Watten, they are also returning to Inverness to play Madhatters on the 22nd of September
A review of Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Summer in the City, Inverness on the 26th of August 2012.
A review of Runrig, playing Inverness of the 25th of August 2012, by Toby Stainton, with photographs by Thomas Bissett.
A review of Status Quo playing Inverness of the 24th of August 24/8/12 by Toby Stainton.
Frank Turner to play Ironworks, Inverness on the 11th of December.
Having joined forces for a gig supporting Heaven’s Basement three months ago, Toby Michaels Rolling Damned are going strong.
Thousand Stars talk to Inverness Gigs prior to their Summer Showcase debut on the 23rd of August.
Douglas Barr reviews the Ironworks 6th Summer Showcase with Naked Red, Kobi and Little Mill Of Happiness on the 16th of August, 2012.
Inverness Gigs launches it’s new look to take forward the website and the Inverness Gigs community. Over the last eight months we have been struggling with the website and fighting fires to ensure it keeps running. The website has been struggling to keep up with demand, the sheer amount of content and our limited knowledge ... Read more
Thomas Bisset reviews and shoots the YMI Showcase at the Ironworks, Wednesday 15/08/12. It may be a little unsafe for work – you have been warned! Three bands and free entry? Can’t really fault that can you? Well, in the next few hundred words I’m going to try my utmost to nitpick… Things didn’t exactly ... Read more
Toby Stainton reviews Ironworks Summer Showcase Five, 9/08/2012. The Ironworks Summer Showcase rumbled on with the night’s line-up comprised singer songwriter Ailsa Lyall Matthews, Dorec-a-belle, Barry Mackay and the Galapaygos. Muir of Ord’s Ailsa was first on the bill announcing that she was slightly nervous as this was the largest audience she’d performed to; she needn’t have ... Read more
With a line-up that continues to grow, the Ironworks hosts a selection of local bands to raise funds for the STV Appeal on the 6th of September.
We were lucky to be able to catch up with Megan Blyth prior to her forthcoming Belladrum appearance.
Red Hook Rapids are currently look to raise funds for an American adventure.
We caught up with singer/songwriter Sarah Coloso prior to her appearance at Belladrum 2012.
It’s been a wee while since we caught up with James Mackenzie, what better time to do it than prior to his main stage performances at Belladrum 2012 and BFest 2012.
Inverness Gigs speaks to Greg Miller,bass player, of new indie punk band, The Ragazzi
Rewind 2012 at Perth get ready to open it’s doors.
City in Surveillance talk to Inverness Gigs
Details of the line-up for the annual Belladrum Charity Bar B Q, on the 21st of July, have been announced. A change of venue has seen the Bar B Q move to the Greenhouse in Dingwall and in doing so has changed the format to a multi stage, 12 hour extravaganza. An eclectic mix of ... Read more
A review of The Oxides at Mad Hatters, Hootananny on Friday the 13th of July by Frank Finlayson.
A review, of the first Summer Showcase featuring Dougie Burns, Adrian Telfer, 76 Knots and Purple Divide on the 12th of July 2012
Inverness Gigs talks to Craig Reid of the Proclaimers.
4 further bands have been added to the bill of Belladrum 2012. First off, and heavily tipped following their comments to the T in the Park crowd, are Welsh rockers The Blackout. Gavin Butler, who recently appeared at the Ironworks as part of an acoustic tour, will be bringing his bands mate up to Bella. ... Read more
Announcement for the goNORTH Seedlings Stage at Belladrum 2012 includes ROADWAY, Last Summer Effect, Graham Brown and Megan Blyth.
Davy Cowan releases video for summer anthem “It’s Summertime”
Ross McEwen updates us on his recent accident and ROADWAY plans.
A review of Two Wings supported by The Little Mill of Happiness and Eric Chenaux at IG:LU on the 16th of June, 2012, by Frank Finlayson.
Review of Primal Scream at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 14th of June, 2012 by Toby Stainton. Photographs by Thomas Bisset
Frank Finlayson reviews the Wednesday Showcase of goNORTH 2012.
Thomas Bisset charts his experience of goNORTH 2012 in words and images.
review of the Sunday at Rockness 2012 including GUN, Biffy Clyro and Kassidy
A review of Friday at Rockness 2012 by Frank Finlayson.
Thomas Bisset reviews and takes photos of Toby Michaels Rolling Damned and ROADWAY acoustic on the 31st of May, 2012
A Review of the final night of Northern Roots Festival 2012
Frank Finlayson reviews Saturday Night at the Northern Roots Festival 2012
A Review of The LaFontaines and support at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 30th of May 2012.
A review of Friday night at Northern Roots Festival 2012 by Frank Finlayson.
goNORTH’s Local Heroes Stage champions James Mackenzie, Naked Red, ROADWAY and He Slept on 57 at The Exchange on Wednesday the 6th of June
Nothing like a bit of absolutely foundless speculation about who is the Belladrum 2012 Mystery Guest
Belladrum 2012 announce The South, Zombie Militia and many more
Scooty and the Skyhooks are set to open the show for Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in Inverness on Sunday 26th August
One Night of Queen are to play Ironworks, Inverness on Friday the 21st of December, 2012
A review of Dorec-a-belle with support at Hush, Inverness on the 27th of May, 2012 by Julia Morgan.
Rockness 2012 launch competition to see act of your choice by the side of the stage.
The Little Mill of Happiness announce summer gigs and a free track!
Rockness 2012 adds further acts to the line-up
KOBI have announced the release dates for their debut single along with confirming current appearances for the Summer.
4 Inverness acts will be travellling down to Liverpool to play at IPO 2012
Invernessgigs caught up with frontman Toby Michaels for beer and banter recently and to find out what Toby Michaels Rolling Damned actually is.
Rockness 2012 announce VIP perks for this year festival.
A Review of Coast playing at The Ironworks on Saturday the 12th of May, 2012, by Toby Stainton.
Review of General Fiasco, with support from City In Surveillance and Purple Divide at The Ironworks, Inverness,on Wednesday 9th May 2012, by Thomas Bisset.
16 OF SCOTLAND’S HOTTEST UNSIGNED ACTS GIVEN THE CHANCE TO PLAY THE T BREAK STAGE AT T IN THE PARK
A review of the Big Stooshie, Giffordtown, on the 4th to the 6th of May 2012, by Christina Tatlow.
The Insider 2012 have announced some of the acts to play the forthcoming event on the 15th –17th of June.
The Medicine Show have announced the Potting Shed Stage line up for 2012.
Al Murray The Pub Landlord brings his The Only Way is Epic tour to Inverness on the 6th of August, 2012.
A review of Admiral Fallow at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 26th of April, 2012 by Toby Stainton.
ROADWAY are to play CockRock Festival in Cockermouth, Cumbria on the 21st of July.
Rockness 2012 have announced further acts including Jeff Mills, Ash and The Pigeon Detectives.
Review of Miles Kane at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 23rd of April, 2012 by Frank Finlayson. Photos by Chris Milne.
A Review of Red Kites and support at The Ironworks,Inverness on the 20th of April, 2012, by Jim Kennedy. Photos by Thomas Bisset.
invernessGiGs managed to catch up with Selective Service prior to their gig at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 28th of April, 2012.
Purple Divide speak to invernessGiGs prior to their gig at IG:LU on the 20th of April, 2012.
A review of Dave Sharp and Davy Cowan at The Green House, Dingwall on the 9th of April, 2012, by Jim Kennedy. Photos by Mark Dubanowski.
We managed to catch up with New Town Triptych prior to their visit to Mad Hatters, Hootananny, Inverness on the 13th of April.
Be Like Pablo to launch album, “The New Adventures” for free.
invernessGiGs recently caught up with Skerryvore in advance of their return to Inverness to play the Ironworks on the 13th of April, 2012.
Review of Netsounds Unsigned Presents held at Hootananny and Mad Hatters, Inverness on the First of April, 2012. Written by Frank Finlayson. Photos by Frank Finlayson.
With their appearance at the Ironworks Easter showcase looming (7th of April, 2012), Team Kapowski talk to invernessGiGs
Rockness 2012 have announced new stage, The Arcadia UFO.
SOMA and the line up of the EPP party have announced some of their line-up for Rockness 2012 to be playing the Arcadia UFO.
Last Summer Effect talk to invernessGiGs about the band and the Easter Showcase to be held on the 7th of April, 2012.
Review of Salsa Celitca at the Ironworks,Inverness on the 25th of March, 2012 , by Jim Kennedy. Photos by Frank Finlayson.
Them & Us talk to invernessGiGs about the forthcoming Easter Showcase at the Ironworks,Inverness on the 7th of April, 2012.
Review of Celtic Connections Big Top,Skye on the 24th of March, 2012 by Toby Stainton.
Deadline fast approaches for goNORTH 2012 and T Break 2012.
A review of Toecutter playing Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 23rd of March, 2012 by Toby Stainton. Photos by McIntosh Photography.
Chris Lemon manages to catch up with Crazy Cottage, before their gig at Mad Hatters, Inverness where they support Kobi Onyame and Damaged Goodz on the 30th of of March 2012.
Defcon One speak to invernessGiGs prior to gigs at The Market Bar on the 24th of March 2012 and Mad Hatters on the 6th of April 2012.
Matalan will host the Birchwood Highland charity fashion show on the 1st of April, 2012, including raffle to win festival tickets.
Many thanks to David Heaney for providing a Rogue’s eye view of their gig at Hootananny (17th of March) and the surrounding chaos..
The Big Love Inflatable Church returns for Rockness 2012.
A review of Josephine Sillars and Leah Gourley at The Tea Posy/The Greenhouse, Saturday March 17th 2012, by Mark Dubanowski. Photos by Mark Dubanowski.
Happyness Comedy Festival to debut in Inverness 23rd to 27th of May, 2012.
We caught up with Estrella prior to their gig at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 24th of March, 2012.
We managed to catch up with The Wee Man (aka Neil Bratchpiece) prior to his Nedator show at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 6th of April 2012.
Roadway guitarist,Ross McEwen, plays in Nashville Tennessee with Ted Nugent Vocalist Derek St Holmes.
Review of Ivan Drever, with support from Steve Eaglesham and Gil Anderson at The Tea Posy/The Greenhouse, Dingwall, Wednesday March 14th 2012, by Mark Dubanowski. Photos by Mark Dubanowski.
The Whisky River Band catch a few words with Chris Lemon. Photos by McIntosh Photography and Thomas Bisset Photography
New, Nairn based local band, Faded State, talk to invernessGiGs.
Review of Nazareth, with support from Swamp Radio @ Ironworks, Inverness, Sunday March 11th 2012, by Mark Dubanowski.
A review of Iain McLaughlin & the Outsiders at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 9th of March 2012, by Frank Finlayson. Photos by Thomas Bisset.
Review of Sound of Guns and support Parma Violets, at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 8th of March, 2012, by Thomas Bisset. Photos by Chris Milne.
The Belladrum 2012 announcement not worth one but three pages!!
Frank Finlayson looks at Belladrum 2012 headliners, Travis and The Wombats.
Belladrum 2012 also plays host to the finest local talent.
Frank Finlayson speaks to Iain McLaughlin of Iain McLaughlin and the Outsiders prior to their album launch at The Ironworks on the 9th of March, 2012. Photos by Thomas Bisset.
Jim Kennedy catches up with Barrie Maclennan of Parma Violets prior to their support slot with the Sound of Guns on the 8th of March,2012.
Tennet’s Lager has launched the annual search for 16 of the best unsigned acts in Scotland a highly coveted slot on the T Break Stage at T in the Park, 2012.
Review of Des Horsfall’s Kuschty Rye, at The Tea Posey, The Greenhouse, Dingwall, Monday February 27th 2012, by Mark Dubanowski. Photos by Mark Dubanowski.
Rockness 2012 day tickets are on sale now and are booking fee free till 9am, 9th of March.
Rockness 2012 have announced a catalogue of acts to compliment their previous announcement
Glasvegas announced for The Big Stooshie 2012, Fife.
Just a quick note that Rockness 2012 have made thier second announcement adding not just quality in depth but also clarity in the days acts will be appear (to co-ordinate with day ticket sales). The new acts and day splits are as follows: Friday Mumford & Sons EdSheeran Noah & The Whale The Drums Dave Clarke ... Read more
Review of Dog is Dead supported by Whisky River Band and Kyla La Grange at the Ironworks,Inverness on the 1st of March 2012, by Jim Kennedy. Photos by Thomas Bisset Photography.
goNORTH have announced that they will be hosting the second stage at Brew at the Bog on Saturday the 5th of May.
Rockness has claimed “Best Small Festival” for the second year in a row from the NME Awards.
Review of Rizzle Kicks at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 28th of February 2012 by Frank Finlayson. Photos by Thomas Bisset Photography.
invernessGiGs speaks to Ashley and the Cosmonauts, prior to their appearance at the Easter Showcase at The Ironworks on the 7th of April, 2012. Photos by Thomas Bisset.
The LED have announced that the prize winning remix of ‘Sail’ has just gone on sale via iTunes and Amazon.
We talk to Fatherson before their gig at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 15th of March, 2012.
Review of Band of Skulls, supported by Broken Hands at the Ironworks,Inverness on the 23rd of February, 2012, by Jim Kennedy. Photographs by Thomas Bisset.
Review of The South, at The Ironworks, Inverness on the 20th of February, 2012, by Chris Lemon. Photographs by Brian Vass.
Florence + The Machine, Noel Gallacher’s High Flying Birds and more confirmed for T in the Park 2012.
Review of Attack! Attack!, supported by Spoke Too Soon, He Slept on 57 and Itchy Poopzkid at The Ironworks,Inverness, on the 17th of February, 2012, by Thomas Bisset. Photography by Thomas Bisset.
Review of Steve Eaglesham, at The Greenhouse, Dingwall, Saturday February 18th 2012, by Mark Dubanowski. Photos by Dubanowski.
Megan Blyth and The Little Mill of Happiness will be playing the Market Bar, Inverness on the 16th of March, 2012. We were so jealous when both acts played The New Market Bar,Thurso in January, so the opportunity to catch both acts is almost too good to miss. This will be the first time that ... Read more
Craig Sutherland speaks to invernessGiGs about Oskar Empire.
Roadway track ‘Midnight Dance’ included on the cover mount CD of the 50th issue of hard rock/AOR magazine Fireworks.
Review of The Banana Sessions, supported by Sara Bills & the Hasbeens at Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 11th of February 2012, by Frank Finlayson. Photos by Frank Finlayson.
The Sweet Melindas are interviewed by Frank Finlayson
Review, of Phil Lee with support from Steve Mckeand at The Greenhouse, Dingwall, Monday January 30th 2012 , by Mark Dubanowski. Photos by Mark Dubanowski.
Filth DJ’s, Ross Lyall and Andrew McGibbon, have announced that they will be playing Love2Love in April
Review of Highland Hot Club at the Greenhouse on Friday the 27th of January,2012, by Julia Morgan. Photos by Mark Dubanowski
Our opinion of the Rockness 2012 rumour that Daft Punk may be announced.
Review of Rachel Sermanni, supported by Graham Brown and Megan Blyth at The Ironworks,Inverness on the 4th of February,2012, by Chris Lemon. Photos by Chris Milne.
Review of Feeder supported by Fatherson at The Ironworks, Inverness on February the 3rd, 2012, by Mark Allison. Photos by Thomas Bisset Photography.
Cherri Fosphate play Mad Hatters as part of Netsounds Unsigned presents evening on the 18th of February, 2012.
invernessGiGs catches up with Alison Wheeler of The South prior to their appearance at The Ironworks
Dead Wolf Club play Mad Hatters, Inverness on the 4th of February.
Review of the Netsounds Unsigned Showcase - Mad Hatters, Inverness on Friday 26th of January, 2012, by Frank Finlayson.
ROADWAY Drummer to stand in....or rather sit in for Midnight Glory.
A couple of bits and pieces about Rachel, seemed appropriate seeing as the EP is released today
Wildflowerz play the first leg of the Europe-wide Surface Festival on Saturday 3rd March in Glasgow.
It has been announced that the Hen Free Range Folk Stage will return to Belladrum 2012
Polymath, Filth DJ's and Count Clockwork lead the way to Rockness 2012
Review of Parma Violets supported by The Maydays at Mad Hatters, Inverness on Saturday the 21st of January.
Review of Bombskare at Mad Hatters (Hootananny), Inverness on the 20th of January 2012
Two local bands have been given the opportunity to support Fatherson (see – Fatherson play the Ironworks) at their forthcoming gig on the 15th of March.
Rewind 2012 announce a plethora of retro acts for the festival.
With an official announcement due on the 26th of January it appears that one act has already let slip/self announced their appearance
Review of Rachel Sermanni’s EP ‘Black Currents’ released 6th February 2012.
James have joined the line up of The Big Stooshie to be held at the Howe Country Centre in Giffordtown, Fife on 4th,5th & 6th May.
Pure Dead Brilliant are due up in Inverness as part of the Scotland is Alive with Music Tour. So we caught up with Duggie Kyle of the band
Jim Kennedy concludes the Rhythmnreel monthly updates with a review of the year.
Gregor McMillan, of the Dead Boy Robotics, talk influences, their recent album and the return visit to Inverness.
Review of the Second Day of the Winter Showcase at the Ironworks, Inverness 29/12/2011
Thousand Stars have announced that they will be launching their EP,Satellites, with a series of gigs that will see them play Inverness (twice) as well as Lossiemouth, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Starting with a return to Madhatters, the 6th of January will see the official launch of the LP. It also marks guitar player, and Thousand ... Read more
Matt Campbell is part of the Little Mill of Happiness gives his of 2011
With the slot at the Red Hot Highland Fling on the 31st of December, it’s a good time to catch up with Hoodja….
Iain Duncan is the second Whisky River Band member to share his perspective of 2011.
Paul Elliot, a man of many roles in the Inverness music scene, talks to us about his year and his plans for 2012
The headliners will be announced for Rockness 2012 on Thursday the 26th of January 2012.
Barrie Maclennan of the Parma Violets reviews 2011
Marc Davidson is the enthusiastic man behind band Thousand Stars, who was pleased to be given the opportunity to review 2011…
Talking to the Whisky
Mark Dubanowski is a new acquistion to the invernessGiGs stable. So Mark what say you of 2011?
Review of Jill Jackson at the Ironworks,Inverness on the 17th of December 2011
They have been rocking all over the world, and now it is, finally, their opportunity to rock Inverness! As part of Summer in the City 2012, we don’t just have Runrig on the Saturday and Jools Holland on the Sunday, but the mighty Status Quo (as announced on CK events Facebook page early this morning), ... Read more
The Flying Batteries aka Rikki Mackenzie and Craig Christison talk about their music and plans..
Having spoke to Gill on Facebook several, it is clear that her enthusiasm for music is almost tangible, so we were very keen to hear her perspective of 2011 What’s your involvement in the music scene? Definitely a gig goer – am a regular at The Ironworks Box Office, but also encouraging our youngest son ... Read more
Ally Ridgers is also known as Dj Teknique,half of SoundClash Djs. A busy year has seen him play the local festivals and regular appearances at Cake, Mad Hatters and Ironworks…. What’s your involvement in the music scene? Dj, Gig goer. How has 2011 been for you musically? Best yet Inverness wise. On a Dj level ... Read more
Yvonne Murray, Best Young Ambassador at the Highlands and Islands Tourisim Awards 2011, is currently plotting a success end of the year with more than an eye on 2012 events, but she was able to spend some time to talk about 2011… What’s your involvement in the music scene? Festival Organiser and Promoter at Bogbain Farm How ... Read more
James Mackenzie has just announced that he will be joining forces with Belfast duo The 1930s for a co-headline UK tour opening in Edinburgh on February 9. The seven date outing will support his forthcoming acoustic mini-album Curtain Road, which is scheduled for release on February 7, which was produced by Grammy Award winner Steve ... Read more
Review of Abagail Grey at Glachbeg Croft, Inverness on the 10th of December,2011.
Steve Robertson who started the year behind the scenes and has very much come to the front with KOBI. So it was always going to be interesting to see what he thought of 2011…. , What’s your involvement in the music scene? Booking Assistant for Ironworks, Music Programmer for Hootananny, Gonorth Logistics Manager and a ... Read more
Ryan Cook is the founder of Bfest and the owner of the Blackstairs Lounge, Wick. His year has seen Bfest enter a very successful second year and plans for the next one are very much on the way, so what does he have to say of 2011….. What’s your involvement in the music scene? I ... Read more
Fash Stewart’s music and personality are well know in the area so his review was always going to be interesting…. What’s your involvement in the music scene? I’m a singer/songwriter and I love country music. I am a review writer for Flyinshoes Review and my new radio show, “2 hours of Bull” is in pre-production ... Read more
Brew at the Bog, brings together the hard working music event venue, Bogbain Farm with the craft beer revolutionaries, BrewDog. The festival was earlier announced here, however a more comprehensive line-up and details have been announced. The one day event, on the 5th May 2012, will be hosted over two stages and will see a ... Read more
Midnight Glory are finishing 2011 on a high with a slot at the WInter Showcases, so what does guitar year for the band, Michael Kay, think of the year? What’s your involvement in the music scene? Gig goer I guess and musician in a band, Midnight Glory. How has 2011 been for you musically? For ... Read more
Netsounds Unsigned are the duo of Jamie Macdonald and Murray Cameron (you can see an interview with Jamie regarding the Winter Showcases here). The pair were kind enough to spend some time reviewing 2011… What’s your involvement in the music scene? We present and produce a weekly new music podcast that showcases the best new, ... Read more
Jim Kennedy is a member of Rhythmnreel, whilst also contributor to invernessGiGs in the form of the Rhythmnreel monthly updates (see here). So what’s Jim’s perspective of 2011? Jim at Belladrum 2011 What’s your involvement in the music scene? I’m one of the singers and occasional guitarist of Rhythmnreel. We gig almost every weekend so ... Read more
Review of Roadway plus support @ Box, Glasgow, Thursday November 24th 2011 Well not literally, but the 6-piece rock outfit did spend most of last weekend touring parts of Scotland, in support of their fantastic debut (self-titled) EP, and, since I couldn’t make it to their Inverness show on Friday, I was on hand to ... Read more
The fourth of our month long end of year reviews, goes to fervent gig goer, Linda Williamson nee Wilson…. Me and the lads from Coast, taken after their gig in Strathpeffer in August 2011. What’s your involvement in the music scene? I have no involvement in any bands, nor am I actively involved in the ... Read more
A Review of The Undertones at The Ironworks, Inverness (1/12/2011) On Thursday night, The Undertones marked the re starting of their 35th anniversary celebrations with a gig at the Ironworks. How would previously cutting edge punk rock anthems translate to the contemporary context? Could the band provide an edge and avoid becoming mere tributes to ... Read more
Toby Michaels has been on the music scene for quite a few years, although 2011 has seen him have an impact on the Inverness music scene as a solo artist. So what’s Toby’s view of 2011…. What’s your involvement in the music scene ? Musician, music fan and gig attendee How has 2011 been ... Read more
When I caught up with singer songwriters Graham Brown and Megan Blyth, I was taking the opportunity to speak to these two rising stars of the Inverness music scene, in advance of Graham’s EP release at the Ironworks on the 9th December. Meeting up with this pair was no mean feat, as finding a time ... Read more
The official T in the Park pre-sale for 2012 has been announced by the “T Lady” on the official T in the Park twitter account as commencing on the 1st of December. The pre-sale link requires registration here and will start at 9 am. Adding to the confusion/anticipation, tickets for the festival can be bought ... Read more
Little Sisters to officially debut on the 23rd of December at Madhatters. Around this time last year we were recommending that folk see Samantha Begg play the Market Bar. This year with a change of format the sentiment is the same, whilst the venue has changed and the line up has been extended. Little Sisters ... Read more
We are currently building up to the festive period and are looking for members of the invernessGiGs community (i.e. you!). Our intention would be to put one of these on the site every day of Christmas. So if you have time and would like to help out please answer the following questions (including if possible ... Read more
Review of Woodenbox (formerly Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers) supported by Sara Bills and The Whisky River Band at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 25th of November 2011. Woodenbox are nearly finished the follow up to the highly acclaimed ‘Home and the Wildhunt’, with the master just being received by the band, it was ... Read more
John Davy described Ally MacLeod’s approach as: “Making poetry out of everyday experience, she builds her songs from familiar situations and has a knack of finding the beauty, the dignity and the poignancy in what might seem mundane experiences.” (Full Review here) The forthcoming album ,’Astor Place’, is very much rated by those in the ... Read more
With follow up to ‘Home and the Wild Hunt” imminent, Woodenbox head to the Ironworks on the 25th of November, so we caught with them to talk about the new album and loosing a Fistful of Fivers… How is the recording of the follow up to ‘Home and the Wild Hunt’ going? The follow ... Read more
After interviewing Electric SIx (here) it was clearly amiss of us not to speak to Toby Michaels (aka The Toby Michaels) who will be supporting the band on 23rd of November at The Ironworks. We felt duty bound to right the wrong and catch up with Toby. How does it feel to be supporting Electric ... Read more
Spoke too Soon came to our attention following the announcement that they would be playing the forthcoming Hit the Road tour (details here). We managed to speak to the lead singer, Joe Stainke (with a little edit from the other guys!)…. This is your first interview, can you tell us about the four of you ... Read more
A review of Josephine Sillars at Glachbeg Folk/Acoustic session, 15/11/2011. The Glachbeg sessions have been running for over a year now, during which time they have been gently evolving within their initial remit of folk and acoustic music. The setting and atmosphere created is both warm and welcoming, with much credit going to the Bull ... Read more
Review of Twilight Sad with support from Adam Stafford at the Ironworks, Inverness 8/11/2011 Twilight Sad come with a reputation already in place. Among the usual superlatives of “amazing”, “enthralling” and “brilliant”, there is another that is mentioned every single time. “Loud”. So loud that although we were upstairs in the Ironworks’ Room Two, the ... Read more
A Review of Shaun Ryder at The Ironworks Inverness 12/11/2011 As Shaun Ryder himself once said: “The fans want to come and see you play those songs again, especially if they never saw you first time round, but you’re not doing it for them. You’re doing it because someone has offered you a big fat ... Read more
Red Sky July play Mad Hatters on the 16th of November Red Sky July are more than the sum of the parts indeed judging the band by preconceptions based on Ally McErlain his wife Shelly Poole, and Charity Hair ‘s previous music will lead you to the wrong pathway completely. The Americana/ country band have ... Read more
Congratulations are in the offing for The L.E.D. (Stuart Moffat and Darren Malley). AWOLNATION – Sail (LED Remix) by TheLED Their remix of AWOLNATION’s Sail (see above) has seen them beating of the competition and in the process winning a thousand dollars (nice) and an official release on Red Bull Records (nicer still). In doing ... Read more
Review of Ten Tonne Dozer plus support @ The Market Bar, Friday October 28th 2011 Described as the smallest bar known to man, with also the smallest toilet known to man (and woman, of course), The Market Bar in Inverness is a very intimate venue, and has hosted various rock and metal gigs over the ... Read more
Review of Airship, with support from Thousand Stars and Midnight Glory at Mad Hatters, Inverness on Wednesday 2 November, 2011. Two local bands were given the opportunity to witness the appearance of Airship at Mad Hatters on Wednesday. First to take the floor were local rockers, Thousand Stars. An enthusiastic bunch whose power guitars are ... Read more
Glachbeg have recently announced their line up for the November night (see here). However following on from the success of these nights and of the Free Range Folk Stage at Belladrum, they are announcing a new initiative. In a bid to help grow local talent ( the likes of Megan Blyth and Alice Bentley have ... Read more
Following a successful gig at The Ironworks recently (see here) Christina Tatlow caught up with the The Sound of Guns…. The Sounds of Guns are a relatively new Alternative/Rock band with their stereotypical leather fuelled rock persona and majority of the band having long hair – would be easy to pass them off as an ... Read more
Review of The Leonard Jones Potential, The Whisky River Band and Jamie “Jam” Reid at Hootananny, Inverness on the 30th of October 2011. Anticipation was high for the final gig in the Hootananny / Netsounds Unsigned Hallowe’en Weekender. The night brought together two of the finest local bands on the scene at the moment with a ... Read more
King Creosote with Kid Canaveral and Amy McDougall at the Ironworks, Inverness on the 29th of October 2011. Tonight’s gig at the Ironworks was somewhat unusual in many respects. With the very different King Creosote and Kid Canaveral billed equally, I was curious as to how everything was going to piece together. The answer? Very ... Read more
Review of Stanley Odd supported by Team Kapowski at Mad Hatters,27 October 2011 Solareye reported in his blog that “Inverness on Thursday was bananas” Frank Finlayson casts his eyes, and ears, on proceedings: Thursday was hip hop night. Really, it was, and I wasn’t in Watts or Compton, but in downtown Inverness, Mad Hatters to ... Read more
Another national date for the diary, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be playing the SECC on the 24th of February 2012. Whilst welcoming a new era, the band will also be playing old classics. The other dates will be : 13th Feb 12 :: MANCHESTER, MEN Arena 16th Feb 12 :: BELFAST, Odyssey Arena ... Read more
Review of Sound of Guns supported by Lost City Soul and Defcon One at the Ironworks – 21st October 2011 Live music’s a funny business. I’d listened to Sound of Guns briefly on Spotify in the few days leading up to their gig at the Ironworks and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t exactly all that ... Read more
With their 3rd EP released in a few days, and a gig at Mad Hatters on the 20th of October, we caught up with the band to talk about the album, their plans and experiences of previous trips up North. You describe your genre as “indie pop”, how does that present itself in your music ... Read more
With the forth coming Supper Club weekend coming next month (see article here), we manage to catch up with Ruth Fisher the organiser of Jazz Space to ask her about the concept, the line- up and a few other bits and pieces…. Can you tell us about the idea behind Jazz Space? Initially I ... Read more
The Big Stooshie came to our attention after local band The Lost were announced for the event (see interview with The Lost). The festival is taking place at The Howe Country Centre, Giffordtown (near Ladybank), Fife on 4th to 6th May, 2012. Capacity crowds are expected to attend and enjoy performances from top live ... Read more
Review of Zombie Militia, with support from Threshold Sicks @ Mad Hatters, October 14th 2011. SIDENOTE: As stated in the preview article, this gig was to be headlined by Glasgow “blood metallers”, Achren. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Achren had had to pull out of the show. Despite the unfortunate news, the other bands involved ... Read more
Highland Junglists presentsTurbulence! at Cake on the 14th of October with the first of a series of nights planned. The night will also see Edinburgh based Dj Renegade venture up to Inverness for the first time.Renegade has been producing for 3 years now with releases on several labels and tunes played out on Radio1 and ... Read more
In an age when music genres are so diverse that there as many kinds of styles as bands that play them, its nice to see the classic rock bands still appeal to a wide section of the new, young and upcoming As a fan of bands like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Whitesnake from the ... Read more
It is with great sadness that we read the following announcement, that sees Cake close for the final time on the 29th of October. We have been greatly supportive of Cake (29 posts since it’s inception) and what it has been trying to achieve. We have enjoyed the freshness and excitement that the club has ... Read more
Just a quick reminder folks that the Rockness 2012 £99 ticket deal is being stopped on Monday the 3rd of October. (No at what time the deal will stop) Taken from the Facebook page: “After the mammoth demand for the incredible £99 weekend ticket launch, RockNess are giving you just one last chance to get your hands on ... Read more
Review of The Side, Farewell Show @ The Ironworks 30/09/2011 The Side are (or do we get used to saying were?) the epitome of the hard working band, with a level of success un-comparable in the area. The announcement of the band going their different ways still jars, from an objective perspective the sense of ... Read more
Munich play Madhatters on the 15th of October as part of their “Into the Rain” tour. We catch hold of Slade from the band and almost get too much information…. You have been very positive about your time recording the forthcoming album; can you tell us what should we be expecting from the new material? ... Read more
On the cards for a little while, the first tranche of Belladrum tickets will go on sale on the 29th of September at 9am via the festival’s website www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk or www.skiddle.com in the form of E-tickets and a limited number of hard tickets via www.thebooth.co.uk . The first 250 tickets will be offered at last ... Read more
Highland Hotclub has very recently started playing at the new Blue Note Nite. We were lucky enough top speak to them about the the night, the band and future plans. What is the history of Highland Hotclub? Stephen McKeand…… I am obsessed with all things guitar and it seems anyone who is anyone has been ... Read more
Blind Idols, have just popped up on the scene very recently. We have been very impressed with what we have heard so far so we took the opportunity to have a few words with them…. How did you guys get together? We’re just a bunch of friends who have known each other for a long ... Read more
Review of James Mackenzie and the Aquascene EP Launch with support from Graeme MacDonald & Matt Norris and the Moon at Madhatters, Inverness on the 22nd of September 2011. Since the end of the Summer Showcases at the Ironworks there has been an obvious gap in invernessGiGs diary (helped of course by the recent Karima ... Read more
Jake Morley is described as by Flyinshoes as “a one-off, making sounds and writing songs that sound like no-one else I’ve ever heard. His music here is truly infectious” and so he finds himself at Hootannany on the 22nd of September and has managed to speak to us… Many Fish to Fry has had ... Read more
Okay, not strictly speaking an inverness event, but certainly one that will get local folk to Glasgow in their droves. Coldplay will be playing the SECC, Glasgow on the 3rd of December. So far so normal, but we have a wee bit of an extra, this event will sell out so we are pleased to ... Read more
On the eve of the release of the band’s second Ep, ‘The Arrow’s in Flight’, we caught up with Tanera Heights, who hail from Strathpeffer. Where did the name of the band come from? When naming the band we wanted to retain some association with the Highlands where we’re all from. My brother Alasdair (drums, ... Read more
Review of The Little Mill of Happiness at Ig:lu, Inverness on the 16th of September 2011. Over the last year I have seen The Little Mill of Happiness play in both a festival setting, Belladrum, and on the stage and on the floor at the Ironworks. Tonight for their EP launch they were using the more ... Read more
The Fringe events at Loopallu always adds an extra dynamic to the Festival, with this year being no different. Indeed they do appear to have excelled themselves this year. The fringe officially starts with Davy Cowan & The Hosebeast on Thursday at The Arch Inn (2300). Friday (all events at 2300 unless indicated) sees ... Read more
Karima Francis Ironworks 8 September 2011 Room 2 at the Ironworks was the setting for, The Observer’s “One to Watch” in 2009, Karima Francis’s stop off in her Scottish leg of her tour where she was tonight supported by local singer songwriter Megan Blyth. Judging by the number of friends, family and fans that Megan ... Read more
During his pre-gig interview, in between puffs on his herbal cigarette, Alex Paterson digresses in his thick cockney accent: “I much prefer the idea of worshipping a stream or tree.” At the event, fan James McKenzie of Inverness explains the Orb’s enduring appeal whilst head-nodding to warm-up local DJ Fraser Smith: “You’ll hear plenty of ... Read more
Christina Tatlow reviews Wall of Rock for invernessGiGs: Lossiemouth is renowned for its switching on of Christmas Lights, RAF Races and now its Youth Rock festival,Wall of Rock. Now In its second year and stemmed from a flippant suggestion one day of having a rock festival in Lossiemouth for young people – a beautiful monster ... Read more
The Little Mill of Happiness have announced the release of their debut EP, at IG:LU, on Friday the 16th of September. The 5 track EP, “Capsized Sailor”, was recorded at GRID Audio earlier on in the year. and was engineered by Gareth Ince and produced by Gareth and TLMOH. You can read an interview with ... Read more
A few late additions have made it on to the line-up of, the well and truly sold out, Loopallu 2011. Recently signed, Belfast band, Cashier No 9, have been added to the bill. They have been described as having “rich vocal harmonies, bold guitar textures and supremely catchy melodies” and have recently released their debut ... Read more
The word legends can be genuinely used to describe The Animals, who played at the Eden Court on Sunday the 4th of September. Three songs in to their set and ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’ rifts into life. Barefooted lead singer Peter Barton, with his trademarked long hair and leather jacket did not ... Read more
The café at the Greenhouse in Dingwall offers a relaxed easy-going atmosphere making it an ideal place for iGiGs to have a quick chat with Black Isle musician Adrian Telfer… iGiGs- Can you tell us a little about your background, Adrian? Adrian- I was born in Northampton into a military family, moving every 2.5 years ... Read more
Following rumours that Biffy Clyro had been booked for Loopallu 2011, the organisers have now confirmed that it will actually be Ash that will take the headline slot on Saturday night. Ash have had 18 top 40 singles to choose from including ‘Girl from Mars’,‘Shining Light’, ‘Burn Baby Burn’, ‘Oh Yeah’ and ‘Goldfinger’ over 18 ... Read more
The Wizard festival drew us in this year, with the word of mouth on the festival, along with a strong line up, creating a buzz that proved irresistible. This was our first time at The Wizard and so with a buzz of excitement, and with e the tones of Celtallica in the background, we set ... Read more
SLAM comes to Cake for the first time on the 3rd of September. The anticipation of this gig is clearly growing, despite SLAM having been up to Inverness several times before this is the first time the legendary UK techno duo of Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle have played the intimate surroundings of Cake. Playing ... Read more
It’s been a busy festival season for invernessGiGs with coverage of some of the best festivals Scotland has to offer. So it’s the A98 and not the yellow brick road that we will be travelling down to meet the Wizard of New Deer. A good look at the line up reasserts our opinion that it ... Read more
Little bit of happiness
Liam Macleod is one of the youngest acts to get the opportunity to play at the Ironworks, we managed to get the opportunity to speak to Liam before his first ever gig. How did you get into the dance music? My love of dance music first started out when I went to see Mr ... Read more
Following the surprising announcement of The Side splitting up earlier this week, details of their final gig have been announced. Friday the 30th of September, will see the guys take to the stage for the last time at the Ironworks. The Side have of course played the Ironworks on numerous occasions with the last being ... Read more
We know this is old news, but Rockness are selling tickets for 2012 for £99 for the weekend. The price is the same for both camping and non-camping tickets. Just a couple of observations that strike us at invernessGiGs – the first being tickets are still on sale at £99. They have been on sale ... Read more
A few weeks ago we thought it might be a good idea to raise some funds for invernessGiGs. You may have seen the advert floating around the site. After a valiant effort from Houdi (friend and photographer for the site) which saw him banned from posting links on Facebook for 15 days and having identified ... Read more
The Side have announced that they are splitting up. The following statement was posted on their facebook page: Hello Everyone…after a lot of thought…we’re afraid to say that we’re Officially Splitting Up :( We can’t thank you all enough for all your support over the years, we’ve had some amazing times!! But it’s now ... Read more
Hi boys and girls So now we have had July and what a month it has been for us. Summer is just about our busiest time what with the festival season and the gala dances all round the Highlands. Since I last wrote we have had a couple of riotous gigs at Kinlochbervie Games and ... Read more
An audience of nearly 250 came together to raise funds for The Kids Of Kolkata Trust at Strathpeffer Pavilion on the 12th of August 2012. It was great to see businesses, bands and of course people come together to help fund raise. Around 250 people attended, with the current total raised well over £1000. ... Read more
We caught up with Last Summer Effect after the official launch of their EP ‘Say What You’re Thinking’ at Madhatters on the 12th of August: How are you guys feeling about your first EP? We are all feeling very proud of the new EP and hope that people will enjoy it, old fans and new. ... Read more
Loopallu have announced a further two acts to the 2011 line up. First off and given the links with the management of the festival and her current high level of success, is Rachel Sermanni. The second act is the Highland addicts that are Kassidy, we make that 4 visits to the Highlands this year. Given ... Read more
Graham first came to our attention after successfully negotiating the first round of Live and Unsigned. invernessGiGs took the oppurtunity to catch up with Mr Brown and find out how he is and what the future holds. It seems like ages since we caught up with you, what have you been up to? I have ... Read more
The journey continued for Frankie Boy to Saturday….. Back on site one of my first assignments was to track down the Wee Jaunt being set up by Detour. Announced 24 hours before on social media sites the start location was the Big Face Meeting Point. In the minutes leading up to the one o’clock start ... Read more
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Last year it was The SIde that were promoted from the Seedlings to the Main Stage, this year we have two local bands making the jump in He Slept on 57 and Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders. invernessGiGS has a huge amount of time for Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders and the promotion to the ... Read more
In order to promote the Hen Stage we managed to speak to Alice Bentley about her new act, Young Trees and there forthcoming performance at Belladrum 2011. invernessGigs: Hi there Alice Bentley would you like to give a quick bio about yourself? Alice Bentley: Hey, we met at Feis Rois 2007 but only started ... Read more
For the forthcoming Belladrum Festival we have a series of articles from Mark Thompson looking at one of the new stages: Each year the Belladrum Tartan Heart festival brings up many new and exciting features , this year the festival consolidates this with the inclusion of a new stage. The Free Range Folk Stage, ran ... Read more
I recently mentioned that when reviewing an Adam Ant gig at the Ironworks that I had previously left the 80s well behind, and that Adam Ant was the one act I regretted not seeing. Following that gig the door back to the 80s remained slightly ajar, open enough for me to take the step back ... Read more
“It’s fairly safe to say that (Kassidy) isn’t your average Glaswegian band. They take their cues from across the pond, and the past. But thanks to the likes of Fleet Foxes and Mumford & Sons, that’s the fashionable attitude right now”, claims Mike Haydock (full review here). This certainly is no truer than in the ... Read more
I genuinely never thought I would be writing this post, but the Ceol-Mor, in it’s current form, has ceased to be. Ceol-Mor’s mission was to bring another option to the limited music scene, and did so with aplomb. Local acts have clearly benefited from the addition of another venue on the scene. I also feel ... Read more
Zombia Militia play the Summer Showcase at the Ironworks on the 4th of August, but before that they talk influences, awards and future plans…. Where do you draw your influences from? Earlier metal bands like Sepultura, and Slipknot’s early material to moremodern bands like Lamb of God. Some European bands too like Gojira and Trepalium. ... Read more
Tuesday 26th July, folk songwriter Laura Marling made it to Ironworks to the end of her Highlands tour which took her from Mull to Skye and Orkney. After winning a Brit Award for Best Female Artist and topping NME’s cringy Cool List, this tour felt like an escape from the pressures of the city and ... Read more
Always nice to have, and publicly available on Facebook and the like, the organisers of the new Hen Stage have announced the stage times for their performances. We will ,with a little luck, have some more coverage of the Hen Stage in the next few days, but in the mean time: Friday 2100 Black Rock ... Read more
Friday the 29th of July sees a visit from Kilmarnock’s The Mighty Kung Fu to Hootananny, we manage to catch up with them before their forthcoming gig and have a chat How would you describe The Mighty Kung Fu and what are the influences to the band? As a funky rock ‘n’ roll 4-piece ... Read more
An extravaganza of piping and much more besides is guaranteed when Blas 2011 takes over Eden Court Empire on Saturday, September 10. And there are now just six weeks left to lift-off. In “Celebrating the Regal Pipe”, Blas 2011 has assembled a stellar cast of top-class pipers with the MacDonald brothers of Glenuig, in their ... Read more
Rob Ellen is a man with several hats: promoter, radio presenter, organiser of Belladrum’s Potting Shed and raconteur. Recently we had the opportunity to ask him a few questions: Your very much part of the Belladrum family, can you tell us from your perspective what makes Bella so special? There a long an short answer ... Read more
The annual Charity Bar B Q will be held on the 30th of July at Maple Court between 1 – 6pm organised i n conjunction with the Medicine Show. An interesting mix of acts sees Violet Parma (these medicine show folk are sneaky!) head up the line up . A band that is getting ... Read more
A combination of well established acts take to the stage for the second Summer Showcase, which offers a great opportunity to get to know and support your local bands a bit more. The Ball Deep have been described as marvellous not only by Netsounds Unsigned but Tom Robinson at BBC 6Music (it says so on ... Read more
It was wet , it was Eighties , it was Simple Minds. Feeling like some kind of very wet time machine, the Northern Meeting Park played host to Simple Minds. Thanks very much to McIntosh Photography (and his waterproof camera) for the f0llowing photos from the Simple Minds gig. [album: https://staging.igi.gs/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Simple Minds/]
Thanks very much to McIntosh Photography (and his waterproof camera) for the f0llowing photos from the Big Country support slot at the Simple Minds gig. [album: https://staging.igi.gs/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Big Country/]
Whether camping, glamping or sleeping under a bush Sunday arrives with a further 12 main stage acts of which highlights include: China Crisis – From the hotbed that produced many of the 80s most influential artists such as Julian Cope, Pete Wylie, Ian McCulloch to name but a few came China Crisis. Formed in ‘79 ... Read more
It’s hard to think that the first CK event of the year has reached Inverness already, with Simple Minds, Big Country et al ready to rock and er roll. We thought that it might be worth giving a few tips for those attending: Nice easy one to start with, leave the car as far away ... Read more
The 19 year old singer songwriter from Wick took some time to answer a few of our questions prior to his appearance at the Summer Showcase at the Ironwork and his opening slot at HEN (Belladrum) What better to listen to while reading than Netsounds Unsigned latest podcast including an interview with Jam Reid (great ... Read more
Early bird ticket opportunities for adults are still available for this year’s Blas festival, but only until the last day of July, when the offer closes. The “reel deal” tickets at much reduced prices will remain available to July 31 when the prices will revert to the full rate. Reductions for adult tickets normally benefit ... Read more
This landed in our inbox early this morning an we feel like sharing! So if there is anyone going for the day or wishing they were there, hope it’s useful! Quick word of warning times will change and whilst this was given from a decent source please use your common sense! FRIDAY T Break 18.00-18.30 ... Read more
Friday the 8th of August sees what is described by Ceol-Mor as “the biggest nights we’ve put on since we started ‘Stand-Out-Stand-Up’”. Celebrating the Scottish Open coming to town (really we did not notice lol). Headlining will be Michael Redmond (you’ll know him from Father Ted, FNL / Saturday Live and as a regular ... Read more
The calibre of Ceol-Mor comedy nights is nothing if not consistent and the latest (exclusive) announcement highlights this. Top of the bill is on the List’s “ones to watch at the Edinburgh Fringe 2011”, Mark Nelson, who has a reputation for taking on political correctness and winning. Chortle described him as an “exceptionally promising talent ... Read more
Following a rigorous judging process the final 12 of the Highland Uproar Music Challenge 2011, have been announced.The 12 will now go forward to a listeners vote with the winner of the competition will be announced on the Great Northern Radio Show Special which will replace The Highland Uproar with Chris Grant on Saturday 6th ... Read more
Belladrum have just announced the line up for the goNORTH Seedlings Stage 2011. Consolidating on the success of the recent goNORTH they have brought together an exciting, cross-genre selection of emerging artists to one of the finest independent festivals in the country. ‘Belladrum is a fantastic platform for new bands and year on year delivers ... Read more
Get With It.. have announced Liam Roberton and Calum Macleod aka Clouds are to headline Cake on the 27th of August. It was no secret that Clouds had a superb performance at Rockness, with our very own Garry MacCartney described them as having “the Sub Club tent by the throat and shook it ‘til the ... Read more
Taking place over the last weekend of July and first week of August in venues all over the Highlands, the Tartan Heart fringe is back. With a wide array of event meeting a good mix of musical tastes. Dave Sharpe returns, to what appears to be his spiritual home with a Fringe tour taking in ... Read more
Yes Belladrum has sold out quicker than ever before and yes the headliners have probably caused as much debate as 2008 when Scouting for Girls were announced (for the record still a good decision). All tickets have gone and so we were truly jealous to hear that our friends at Mi Inverness have got a ... Read more
According to our very good source. Belladrum is on the cusp of a sell out. Now don’t say we have not been telling you so!! From the Ironworks facebook page : We are the last retail outlet with Belladrum Festival tickets left, they are cash only and cost £90 with a £5 booking fee, we ... Read more
You pays your money, you takes your chance, or so they say. So I paid up, bought my ticket, a weekend no camping ticket that is, so unfortunately I cannot comment on the camp site this year, but suffice to say, you can’t beat your own bed at night, but I did spare a thought ... Read more
Houdi managed to capture more than a few of the local bands in the Sound City stage, made even more amazing when considering the small amount of space available. [album: https://staging.igi.gs/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Soundcity Stage/]
The Sound City Stage was a bastion of new and a few local bands, well at least before the festival it was. The stage played host to the competition to win numerous promotion based prizes (see the article here). It was therefore ironic that the stage suffered from a lack of promotion. Indeed it was ... Read more
The contemporary Inverness city centre hotel Ramada Encore is launching a new weekly barbecue and drinks party, to be held every Thursday from 5 – 8pm throughout summer starting 16th June until 25th August. The Encore Summer Sizzler Parties are one of a series of events being hosted by the stylish Academy Street hotel in ... Read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, thank goodness for Houdi’s work at Rockness (it’s saved us a few words).From Chemical Brothers to Japanese Popstars, via Sons and Daughters and even Frightened Rabbit, Houdi caught them all oh and a few more.. [album: https://staging.igi.gs/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/day 2/]
It still irks us to say that Paolo Nutini headlined Rockness, but it did happen there will be those that say we should just live with it. We felt a morbid fascination to see what would happen when the Paisley boy hit the big stage. It was clear that there was a lot of positive ... Read more
As with every Friday of a festival the feel good factor is riding high, probably higher than that, enough to deal with the occasional downpour and a few traffic queues. The site has filled out, since our photos earlier in the week but the reality is that whilst the stage has moved forward towards the ... Read more
Kasabian last played the Highlands in 2007 at the Skye Music Festival (and the Ironworks), it was a coup then, as in many respects it was for Rockness this year.Kasabian’s pedigree had never been in doubt (although the fit into Rockness and potential “nedfest” it may have caused, did create some conversation). From stepping on ... Read more
HIGHLANDERS of the world unite for the fifth incarnation of the UK’s number one indie-dance festival, Rockness. The organisers have proclaimed “This is the year of the Ness” and next weekend’s event promises to build on the colossal success of previous years. Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers and Paulo Nutini headline a gathering of monster acts. ... Read more
Netsounds Unsigned and goNorth have teamed up with Rockhopper Studios to bring you a series of exclusive live sessions from a selection of acts performing at this year’s event. Housed in a vintage 1963 Airstream Overlander, The Rockhopper mobile recording studio will be based in Falcon Square on June 9th and 10th. You will get ... Read more
Please please, we do not want to spoil anyone’s fun with the festival and some of the pictures and description you may wish to discover your self if this is the case, please click here A picture is worth a thousand words, we were lucky enough to get a guided tour of the Rockness site ... Read more
Rob Ellen’s Medicine Music al fresco semi-spontaneous combustion stage is back again, generously sponsored by Square Wheels of Strathpeffer. Some appearances are booked on the day and some are programmed. Amongst the artists booked to appear on the Square Wheels Potting Shed stage at this year’s Bella are: Highland Hot Club, John Colletta , Jerry ... Read more
You cannot escape that Rockness is in town and the anticipation is building. The reality that Kasabian, Chemical Brothers et al will be making their way to Dores in the very near future is starting to sink in. But with the anticipation we had a few questions that we wanted to ask the Director of ... Read more
ROCKNESS IS NEARLY UPON US. Be still thy collective beating heart and be prepared for what we thought might never happen: Local DJs at Rockness. I caught up with one of the important local names who is going to make sure that Invernessian electronic music gets taken notice of amongst the obvious giants of the ... Read more
The Battle for B-Fest at Ceol-Mor brought an amazingly strong strength of depth that was complimented by the vast array of genres on show. The format of the evening saw each of the 8 bands (apart from two, you know who you are hang your heads in shame) play three songs. The four judges were ... Read more
One of the main reasons why the website has been looking so funky recently in particular has been the significant contribution of the photographers dedicated to the cause. Special note has to be given to Brian McIntosh whose skill can be seen in the recent Mumford and Sons pics and of course the face of ... Read more
With just days to go before Rockness 18 of the acts, chosen to play at the RockNess Sound City Stage, have been announced on the Sonicbids website here. Local or bands who have a local bias include fresh from their adventures in Liverpool The Boosts (you can read an interview with the band here) , ... Read more
Our friends at Highland Eventz have been tasked with the job of seeking out volunteers for Festibarrow at Rockness Festibarrow will be on site hiring out their wheelbarrows to punters, allowing them to transport their gear easily from car park to campsite! In return for a little work before and after the event volunteering with ... Read more
One of the new additions to the Belladrum setup is the Highland Environmental Networks Free Range Folk Stage (sponsored by the Climate Challenge Fund. We have been told that there will be one or two tweaks but the line up is a very strong mix of local talent with a heavy folk leaning. Headlining the ... Read more
Sara Bills and The Hasbeens EP Launch Night – 26th May 2011 Before the review invernessGiGs would like to thank our new contributor Megan Donald for taking the time to write this review, we are looking forward to having her on board. Thursday night saw the party for release of ‘Spill the Beans’, debut EP ... Read more
Hush (Academy Street) will be hosting a Just Laugh Comedy Night on the 30th of June at 8pm. Compered by Just Laugh owner , Bruce Fummey who “is one of the bright stars of Scottish Stand up Comedy”, we know this as fact as it says so on his website! Described as having a cheeky ... Read more
Well this announcement certainly caught us a little of guard but we have had a massive smile on our faces (and given the Facebook chatter, we are not the only ones!) following the announcement that that some of the most exciting DJ talent from Inverness and The Scottish Highlands is set to keep the party ... Read more
CuillinFM is delighted to announce the Highland Uproar Music Challenge. The competition will offer acts of any genre the opportunity to win an array of prizes including a package of promotion (including “Radio plugging to over 100 radio stations worldwide ranging from Internet and Digital to FM and BBC stations, featured on the Deuce Show ... Read more
Toecutter, are like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. Originally formed in 2008 as a Ramones and Misfits influenced, punk rock band, they acheived a level of success which saw them play gigs Scotland wide and accumulating in a third placing in the Global Battle Of The Bands Scottish final. A period of conflict and ... Read more
Fash Stewart continues his quest for world domination one gig at a time, and will be playing Hootananny 3rd of July, Strathpeffer Coffee Shop on the 7th of July and Bogbain on the 10th of July. Yet he still finds time to talk to invernessGiGs, thanks very much sir…… How’s the tour shaping up and ... Read more
Adam Ant and the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse – 22 May – Ironworks I left the 80s like everyone else on the 1 January 1990 and didn’t look back. I’d been there and bought the t-shirt, quite a few in fact and my favourite was always that classic by The Beat, not ... Read more
invernessGiGs are pleased to bring you first news of the competing bands for the Battle to B-Fest Competition at Ceol-Mor on the 3rd of June. With the main prize being a slot at B-Fest accompanying the likes of GUN, The Side, The Dykeenies and Proud Mary (ticket details here), it will be a very competitive ... Read more
Rockness have announced the brand new BACARDÍ Get Together, an arena to hang out with friends, enjoy Mojitos, laugh, dance, soak up the atmosphere and generally enjoy the festival buzz.The BACARDÍ Get Together will have cocktails to share with your mates, cabanas to sit and hang out in, free Wi-Fi to connect with your friends ... Read more
The 27th of May see the return of Stand Out Stand Up at Ceol-Mor. Headliner this month is 23 year old Mikey Adams. “a young Glaswegian with surely a great future ahead of him”. He has previously performed in Inverness on the comedy line-up for Rockness last year. It has been noted that “His clever ... Read more
We have had an incredible run of luck with interviews recently, covering various genres and every single one of you that has taken the time to answer our questions. When Hugh Winnie Winton lead singer of The Side offered to speak to us we quite simply (although metaphorically) bit his hand off!! We guess the ... Read more
invernessGiGs has been loathed to write this article, and therefore whilst we have been thinking about this for some time and hinted at some of the issues (have a look at the article here) it’s under three weeks to Rockness and the lack of local ,and especially emerging, acts has been quite shocking. We were ... Read more
The period of gestation for Sara Bills and the Hasbeens’ EP, Spill the Beans, can only be described as epic. Therefore a celebration to mark the EP does not in any way seem unsurprising. The alternative-folk-punk quartet continue to pursue their mission to provide “ Good honest music for good honest people.” The EP launch ... Read more
Just about Movies (JAM) is a movie based festival which is being held at Blair Castle in Ayrshire Sept 2nd – Sept 4th. JAM is screening 100 films over three days spanning a range of genres including horror, sci-fi, comedy, cult movies, romance and world cinema. Specially designed Festival Cinemas include The Hammer Film Tent ... Read more
The goNorth schedule has been released for this years showcase, offering a great opportunity to sample a range of up and coming acts. For a preview of some of the talent on show please have a listen to Netsounds Unsigned latest podcast (here). Thursday June 9 2011 Madhatters 7.45-8.15pm Homework 8.45-9.15pm Trapped In Kansas 9.45-10.15pm ... Read more
Fast-rising Scots indie band Kassidy have stepped in to replace Frightened Rabbit as Saturday headliners on the Hothouse Stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (5th/6th August) “When Frightened Rabbit had to pull out due to the offer of a tour in the US, we immediately thought of Kassidy,” said festival promoter Joe Gibbs. “They played ... Read more
Rockness in association with Sound City are on the hunt for 20 bands/acts to play the at the Rockness Sound City Stage at the festival, with one of these acts also being chosen to return to perform at RockNess 2012 in the Goldenvoice Arena (this is the first time we have heard talk of Rockness ... Read more
Just for the record, We are Mars were one of the first bands that we featured in invernessGiGs. We were very pleased when the Steve, Scott and Christopher agreed to answer a few of our questions and on the way tell about what they have been up to, the eclectic style of the band and ... Read more
Dirty Vegas have confirmed themselves as having what appears to be a headline slot on the Friday night. (This has not been officially confirmed and may just be an error of some sort.) Dirty Vegas are one of the UK’s most successful electronic music groups, have returned with a new album, ‘Electric Love’, released in April ... Read more
Wednesday night saw the co-headlining tour of Pete Lawrie and Pearl and the Puppets come to Mad Hatters before an appreciative crowd. First up though was Glasgow folkster Darren Vincent a.k.a.Yaya Club. Although I only caught half his set, he warmed those assembled for the night ahead with his tales that weaved through that deft ... Read more
Win two tickets for Rewind Scotland, with a very simple question..
Mark Watson has announced on his own blog (here) that he has subsided to pressure (Inverness is one of three most frequently requested for tour shows) to play the Ironworks on the 10th of December. Mark came to the attention of the comedy world in 2002 when he wan the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition ... Read more
Thanks to Jim again for the up date on the going ons of Rhythmnreel
Mark my words this will not be the last you hear of Rewind @ Scone, keep a very close eye on our site…..
We thank Jenny for allowing us to ask her a few questions…
Wildflowerz have just been awarded the prestigious honor of representing the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Parliament constituency (Danny Alexander MP) at the ROCK THE HOUSE Competition.
The Side will be supporting Simple Minds in the forthcoming Summer in the City
goNORTH is delighted to announce the Scottish showcasing list for 2011
Kids of Kolkata Ceilidh at Strathpeffer Pavillion
Highland Eventz is an event management company based in Inverness
We have another one of our ticket competitions (many thanks to the Ironworks for the prize) we have two tickets to see Richard on Sunday
Rockness have announced 5 more acts that will be joining the party
But what does it mean for local festivals?
Before his performance at Ceol-Mor on the 5th of May, Ben catches up with invernessGiGs
The Wildflowerz will be playing Ceol-Mor on the 7th of May, which will be their first full gig of the year
An update on where we are at with our social network
A plethora of opportunities to win tickets for Rockness
Frightened Rabbit find lure of America too much..
To celebrate the opening of the new brewery the Black Isle Brewery will be hosting a Summer Shindig on Saturday the 4th of June to celebrate .
Our guest reviewer takes a look at Abagail Grey and Co. at the Ironworks
The Belladrum festival director takes some time out to answer a few of our questions
Fergus Ewing and David Stewart answer a mixed bag of music related question on the Inverness music scene
In a more organised manner than previous announcements, Rockness have announced the comedy line-up for this year.
Bella announces a host of local acts and the bunnymen, monkeys and a bit more
The Whisky River Band (WRB) must be one of the hardest working bands, they took some time out to have a chat with us.
A sound more akin to whiskey from the southern states than a Speyside malt
The Northern Lights Music Festival at Seaton Park, Aberdeen, confirmed for the 30 and 31st of July 2011.
There is no doubt Davy is an entertainer and musician, and tonight emphasised these skills and qualities to a tee.
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Claire Campbell from Abagail Grey discusses the new album, upcoming gigs and plans for the summer.
The Insider is back for 2011, with a souped up website a Victorian theme and a very un-Victorian but cracking line up.
This time round they have combine the trademark hard trance with fresh, funky techno music spread over 2 rooms
Looks like the Rockness announcement has been leaked out early again
So The View's annual visit proved how much The View have moved on, and up, and also they do change their jeans
More acts self announce...
No announcements this week, maybe next?
Feis weekend (2nd and 3rd of April) promises to be a busy weekend for the Old Brewery in Cromarty.
Nights when the audience and the artist meet are always those to savour. This was one.
Emma has a future, a very good one, and this was noted in her standing ovation, her first, so she modestly says
All in all a great evening – have not laughed so much in ages.
Funk and Soul in Strathpeffer Pavilion is a rarity, but from the reception it received, it may not be the last
Mumford and Sons in the back of a van in the centre of Inverness
Leddra connected well with her audience, was down to earth and genuine, a name to look out for in the future...
Mumford and Sons return to the Highlands in a blaze of glory.
Lots of news about the Side
Garry McCartney with another exceptional review.
Whilst there will be bigger GiGs in the Ironworks this week(damn Mumford and Sons )Alabama 3 highlights what the venue was built for; good entertainment with edge. Alabama 3 have had several visits to the Highlands, with their performances at the festival of particular note and you can tell why they so easily fit and ... Read more
Dan Antopolski does not have the easiest name to say however as a comedian he should be an easy sell when he comes up to the Ironworks on the 25th of March. We are not sure wether he has officially changed his name to “Triple Perrier Nominated” Dan Antopolski, but it’s hard to escape the ... Read more
To be honest invernessGiGs had not heard about Graham Brown until yesterday evening when he popped up on Facebook to say Hello (we really do like it when people do that!) Graham had been one of a few local acts that had made the long slog to the Live and Unsigned Regional Heats at the ... Read more
A cold Saturday night in the Morayshire countryside witnessed the return of Glasvegas. The Loft, or to be more accurate, the barn at the back of the Loft, was the venue for the most anticipated gig (so far!) of 2011. With tickets stating that doors would be open at 6.30, early arrivals were left out ... Read more
Much to our disgust, invernessGiGs has not seen Iain Mclaughlin with or without the Outsiders anywhere near enough as we should (the Bella Fringe event in 2010 was the last time). The recent Faultline GiG at the ironworks was a stand out: forward to 4 mins 22 sec !!! So invernessGiGs were pleased to hear ... Read more
I would like to thank Stephen for sending his review of the year in (as with all the other contributers). I would like to reassure readers that no money has changed hands (yet). What’s your name? Stephen Bull. Who are you? A musician. How do you fit into the music scene of Inverness? I play ... Read more
What’s your name? Emos aka invernessGiGs aka Chris Lemon Who are you? I am the creator of invernessGiGs. How do you fit into the music scene of Inverness? I don’t really, invernessGiGs was created to challenge traditional ways of promoting music and accessing news on the music scene in Inverness. It’s working!! invernessGiGs advert What ... Read more
Bonnie lassie, will ye go, will ye go, will ye go, Bonnie lassie, will ye go To the birks of Aberfeldie? (Robert Burns, c.1787) Aberfeldy is a small village in Highland Perthshire which boasts a population of approximately 1,895 and was the setting for a number of interesting events in the development of the modern ... Read more
Before the review, invernessGiGs would really thank Frankie Boy for taking the time to review this gig British Sea Power supported by The Little Mill of Happiness Ironworks, Monday 27 September Monday night brought together a small (around 200) but approving crowd to the Ironworks to witness the arrival in town of British Sea Power who were ... Read more
Thursday night saw the arrival of Mt Desolation in Inverness before an attentive, about 3/4 audience in Hootanannys. Although I missed most of her set, I must make mention of the first act on stage, Rachel Sermanni. When I entered Hoots, other than the sound of Rachel and her band, a hush had descended the venue. So much so that ... Read more
Little Buddha attracted a decent amount of people into Mad Hatters on what was a musically busy Inverness night Little Buddha kept the gaze and ear of the assembled crowd with a mix of stage presence, a rhythmic and captivating sound (credit to the sound engineers for keeping a potentially difficult to manage sound really well balanced) and some damned ... Read more
Belladrum organisers Rob Hicks and Joe Gibbs shared a candid behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and thinking behind the Highland festival during a special audience session in the Verb Garden. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has always prided itself on being more than just another summer event, and that spirit was on display during a relaxed ... Read more