Belladrum 2011

goNORTH Lineup announced for Belladrum 2011

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 a diverse, highly inventive festival experience’, said goNORTH Director Shaun Arnold. ‘The wider line up again looks excellent and it’s a real privilege to be programming the dedicated new music stage for 2011.’ ‘We are delighted to be deepening our involvement still further with goNorth … Read more

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Tartan Heart Fringe 2011

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 Aviemore ( Old Bridge Inn July 28), Thurso (The New Market Bar July 29 & 30) Dunnet Head (Light House July 31) Strathpeffer (Coffee Shop (Video-cast) Aug 1) Ullapool ( Loch Broom FM 7pm ) Aug 2 Ullapool (Argyll Hotel 9pm) The Annual Charity Bar … Read more

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Win tickets to Belladrum

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 couple to give away (as far as we are aware these are the only two tickets that will be given away) All you have to do is become a Mi Inverness subscriber by clicking here and you will enter into the draw for the tickets.

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Belladrum 2011 Sold Out

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 are open until six tonight for buying tickets, we will be back open at 10am tomorrow but can’t Guarantee there will be any left by then There are no tickets available on-line from the legitimate sources. We would like to think it was the Rhythmnreel … Read more

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Square Wheels Potting Shed Stage at Belladrum

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 Harmon, Dave Sharp, Davy Cowan and The Storm Chasers, Catford,The Wellgreen, Jason Ringenberg, Matt Urmy, Dumb Instrument , Adriana Spina, Charlie Roth, Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band, Innes & Present Company and The Lorelei If you are getting your tickets please get them soon, … Read more

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New Stage/Tent for Belladrum

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 stage on the Friday night, and they will be keeping us away from the main stage is “committed the craic”  Black Rock Ceilidh Band. The Friday night will also see one of the most talked about bands of the moment Dorec- a –belle and one … Read more

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Kassidy and more announced for Bella 2011

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 Bella last year and went down a storm; since then they have sold out The Ironworks and lots of other venues, and we are really proud to be able to offer them their first major festival headline slot.” “"It’s such an honour to be invited … Read more

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