From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers. Bruce is joined by Russell Hastings on lead vocal and guitar. From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Audiences can expect to hear classic The Jam hits such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World as well as some live favourites and songs from Bruce’s solo career.

Coming from a long lineage of folk musicians Dan started out his career in live music at an early age. Dan would go from strength to strength in this side of the industry and music soon became his full time job. Due to the Covid 19 lockdown and lack of opportunity for live music performances, Dan turned his focus to posting videos on social media platforms merely as a bit of fun and to escape the hardship and gloom of the pandemic. Little did he know that these recordings would be viewed over 12 million times online and would catch the attention of Senior producers at RTE.

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94. Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock & rolls finest moments, culminating in an audible orgasm of overdrive & old school Rockabilly. It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o! Elvana’s short lifetime has already seen them support NYC titans ‘Tragedy: A Heavy Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees’, Drive Thru-Metal’s finest - LA’s ‘Mac Sabbath,’ as well as tearing up venues throughout the UK.

DHP Presents The Selecter \+ support Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 14+ event.

Hailing from the West of Ireland, The Saw Doctors, hell-bent on ‘celebrating, observing, recording and sometimes poking fun at their own locality and accent’, were discovered by Mike Scott of The Waterboys on a stormy wintry Tuesday night in Galway city. Loved and revered by their loyal fans, The Saw Doctors continue with a resilience and an effervescent energy.

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

MTV EMA award-winners Gun, were formed in Scotland by guitarist Giuliano Gizzi. Since returning to the stage in 2008, their army of fans has grown and grown and enjoyed new songs on new studio albums.

Franz Ferdinand are a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of the Archduke's death (his assassination was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).

One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland at the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast. With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.

Stockholm garage punks Viagra Boys are here bringing their absurd and addictive sound straight to you. The Fader say their brilliant single Sports is "too dumb and great to be ignored", we've been vibing to it in the office, along with the rest of their album and it's positive feedback all round. So get on it and get yourself out to what's gonna be a rowdy night in the pit. Price includes £1 venue sustainability levy. Presented by Orchard. This is a 16+ event.

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time. King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy? Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.

Starsailor is an English post-britpop band, formed in Wigan. By 2009, they had four charting albums and ten Top 40 singles in the UK since 2001.

High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers. Formed in 2014 Peej (vocals, guitar), Benj (bass, vocals), Ryan (guitar) and Kob (drums, vocals), were drawn together for their love of great music. The band quickly began to combine everything we all love about 1990s/2000s punk rock with classic and hit songs like you’ve never heard before. From the epic-ness of Meat Loaf to the soaring power of a Disney ballad, nothing is off limits to them.

Metal giants Epica & Amaranthe team up to bring audiences an explosive and captivating show that combines two of the genre's most exciting acts.

Hotly tipped for Americana stardom, South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope – the married duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst – stir together raucous juke-joint country and blues-rock with grittily literate songcraft, an award-winning mix underpinned by cathartic emotional depths on their superb third album, 2016’s Little Seeds. Master storytellers both, conjuring characters and places with both vividness and verve, they’re equally renowned for their sizzling live shows.

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

Heaven 17 are a British synthpop band originating in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England that was formed in 1980, having much 80s success with their electronic sound. Taking their name from a fictional group mentioned in Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange (where 'The Heaven Seventeen' are at number 4 in the charts with 'Inside'), Heaven 17 formed when Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware split from their earlier group, The Human League, and devised the production company British Electric Foundation (B.E.F.).

Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of The La’s and Shack, Cast released four albums and had ten top 10 singles before disbanding in 2001. As one of the most traditional guitar bands to emerge during the Brit-pop era of the mid-'90s, Cast have carved out a sound that was heavily indebted to the British Invasion of the early '60s, yet it was infused with a mystical, pseudo-hippie lyrical sensibility, which lead singer John Power expanded upon in all of his interviews. What really made Cast into a success was Power's gift for simple, classic pop hooks, as demonstrated on the hit singles "Fine Time," "Alright," and "Walkaway." Cast became a very, very popular band within Britain following the success of Oasis and Blur. Labelled ‘The Who of the 90’s’, Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience.”

This show has been rescheduled for Saturday 24th January 2026. All tickets remain valid. Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more. Since first forming in 2004 for the Orkney Folk Festival, the group has gone from strength to strength, spreading its unique “stomp” to festival tents and concert halls across the UK and Europe. Collectively, The Chair’s sound bursts with the energy of a heavy rock gig - a rampant ruckus of fiddles, banjos, accordions and drums - yet remains acoustic at heart. In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA present highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums like you’ve never heard them before alongside an extended line-up. FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony, supported by the groove and depth of drum kit and double bass, will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene. Joining them are Gnoss, a Scottish folk band renowned for their blend of traditional music and contemporary flair. Their dynamic live shows, acclaimed albums (Drawn From Deep Water, The Light of The Moon, Stretching Skyward), and multiple Scots Trad Music Awards nominations have solidified their position as a leading force in Scottish folk music.

The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979 and was quickly followed by two chart singles – ‘Masquerade’ and ‘Working for the Yankee Dollar’. Both singles were taken from the Bill Nelson (Be Bop Deluxe) produced second album ‘Days in Europa’. The album also featured new member Rusty Egan of Rich Kids & Visage fame after the departure of Tom Kellichan. The band released two more albums ‘The Absolute Game’ (1980) and ‘Joy’ (1981) before splitting. Stuart Adamson went on to have worldwide success with his new band Big Country. The Skids were at the heart of the punk scene in Scotland and took their music to London where they were signed by Virgin records. They made 4 albums and had numerous hit singles including Into the Valley, The Saints are Coming, Masquerade and Working for the Yankee Dollar.

CMAT is Irish pop artist Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson (formerly of The Bad Sea) based in Dublin.

Outrageously flamboyant make-up clad Swedish metallers.

Tribute to the infamous Oasis.

The Royston Club are a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from Wrexham, Wales, known for their anthemic guitar-driven sound and relatable storytelling.

SJM Concerts Presents: Arthur Hill + Support

UK pop-punk kings, Neck Deep head out on the ‘Dumbstruck Dumbfk’ tour. Now on their fifth, self-titled EP, they’re one of rock music’s most successful global exports.

Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience.

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe. Their shows last between two and three hours depending on the level of fever in the room. Most recently their sound has been enhanced and reinvigorated by the return of Peter O’Toole on bass, bouzouki and vocals. Drumming with the band these last ten years is Dave Clarke. Dave has been a drummer in Dublin since the beginning. His commitment to the beat is mesmerizing. His style has been a force in the direction of Hothouse Flowers today. Also playing with the band these days is Dorset man Martin Brunsden on double bass and backing vocals. His musicality adds yet another dimension to the ever evolving sound of the band. There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to the 'Risk' days. They call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. No two shows are the same. Improvisation can come at any point and allow the men express their brightest and their darkest influences. 'Rock and Roll is not about safety or politeness, it is not about perfection either. It is expression and it is spirit.' Humour is also never far from a Hothouse Flowers night. They do not take themselves seriously however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue. Fiachna, Liam and Peter are traditional musicians. This allows for moments of ancestral connection. What was a second before a Doors-like workout, becomes an earnest and a timeless offering to the memory of Currachaí na Tra Báine. A song inherited by Fiachna describing the blow inflicted upon a community and a family due to drowning. This moment and moments like these set the Flowers apart from almost any other band of their time and trade. They are carriers of Culture and all of what that entails. Hothouse Flowers came out of tough times. They played the streets and brought the streets to the stages of the world. Individually Fiachna and Liam are enjoying a broadening of their horizons. Fiachna has been producing and presenting radio and television programmes and working as a composer of music for television. Liam has been collaborating with the Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company. Still Hothouse Flowers has not yet fulfilled her destiny. The possibilities are endless. The will is there. Ni fada go bhfeicfear.

Made up of Craig Fitzgerald, Dean Gavin, Matthew and Stephen Murtagh, The Academic grew up just outside the small rural Irish town of Mullingar, about an hour west of Dublin and set in the heart of Ireland’s midlands. Meeting in school, the quartet became firm friends through their shared of love of toasted sandwiches, Nicholas Cage movies, and of course, music, with each having their own unique influence. Bonding over a shared enthusiasm for the early 2k NYC rock revival lead by the likes of The Strokes, Interpol and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs and the post-punk sound at that time, all made an indelible ‘watermark’ on The Academic’s reason for starting a band.

Calum Bowie is a popular Edinburgh based singer-songwriter from Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Since his debut release in 2018, Calum’s presence among the Scottish music scene has grown exponentially, with his captivating melodies and authentic lyrics fuelling his uplifting music. Taking influence from the likes of Sam Fender, Alfie Templeman, and Maisie Peters, Calum ‘has been redefining the Scottish music scene for some time now’ as complimented by Spotlight UK. Calum is renowned for his charismatic on-stage presence. He has played a number of sold-out Scottish headline shows and his English and Irish debuts are set to sell out this summer. The energy that Calum brings to a room is unmatched. His crowds sing every one of his songs, word for word.

Lucia & The Best Boys (previously known as LUCIA) are a four-piece alternative pop/rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.

Since breaking through in 1990 The Charlatans have become one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands, their indie roots the focal point of a sound that has taken in everything from psychedelia to soul and funk via country rock.

Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band formed in Gainesville, Florida, in 1992. The band is known for blending energetic punk rock with the brassy sounds of ska music.

The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads. Travelling the length & breadth of the country singing & collecting songs, they exude a raw energy that could be described as the Clancy Brothers meet John Lydon.

The man, the legend. Norman Quentin Cook, best known as Fatboy Slim, is easily one of the most successful dance artists of all time. He's scored numerous international chart hits with his hook-heavy, party-friendly tracks, often accompanied by innovative, subversive music videos, and he remains one of the world's most in-demand DJs.

Leeds rockers Kaiser Chiefs, who broke onto the scene with 2005's debut Employment, released their most recent full length Duck in 2019. Their catalogue includes the iconic Oh My God, Ruby and I Predict A Riot, as well as the more recent Coming Home and Parachute. Kaiser Chiefs is led by vocalist Ricky Wilson, who became a huge household name during his time as a judge on then BBC series The Voice. He’s joined by guitarist Andrew White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboarding Nick Baines, and drummer Vijay Mistry – who joined the band in 2013. Each of their seven studio albums have reached the Top 10 on the official UK album chart, with their most recent peaking in the Top 5.

Adrianne Lenker (guitar, vocals), Buck Meek (guitar), Max Oleartchik (bass), and James Krivchenia (drums) have spent the last 4 years on an incessant world tour, winning the devotion of an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding audience. Their songs represent an emotional bravery and realness that weaves intimate relationships with the listener, a phenomenon that has made them one of the most widely-respected bands of the current era. Their first two back-to-back releases, Masterpiece (2016) and Capacity (2017), have been analyzed, wept to, danced to, critically applauded, imitated, hummed idly, and shouted out loud. They have soundtracked crowded restaurants, difficult conversations, cowboy bars, yoga classes, night drives, and lonely bedrooms.

Tom McGuire & The Brassholes are an eclectic, modern-soul-funk, 8 piece band from Glasgow, headed by keen skater, lumberjack-attired soul bearer, Tom McGuire. The funky collective of “killer animals from hell”, consists of a colourful, hilarious bunch of wonderfully talented, animated young men. The band deliver great variety and include everything from a humble Polish saxophonist, a reserved introvert piano pounder, someone who claims to be the self confessed “sex appeal of the band” and two English horn blowing northerners amongst others! The band earned their stripes on Sauchiehall and Buchanan Street as buskers during Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games, and have slowly been working their way up the staircase of success, becoming one of Scotland’s most vibrant live acts.

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens”, “Roll To Me” and many more.

SJM Concerts presents The Beaches Presented by SJM Concerts This is an 14+ event

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of front man Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Gary Whelan (drums), Paul Ryder (bass), Mark Day (guitar) and Dan Broad (MD/guitar/keys) will perform timeless hits such as Step On, Kinky Afro, Hallelujah, W.F.L., Loose Fit, Judge Fudge and 24 Hour Party People, amongst many others. After signing to Tony Wilson’s Factory Records, the late ‘80s saw the Happy Mondays become the pioneers of the Madchester sound, as they blended their love of funk, rock, psychedelia and house with the sounds of the UK’s emerging rave scene. The band’s third album, 1990’s platinum-selling ‘Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches’, led to the Happy Mondays crossing over into the mainstream to become icons of Britain’s biggest cultural phenomenon for a generation. In 2016, the Happy Mondays won the Ivor Novello’s Inspiration Award, further cementing their reputation as one of Britain’s most influential and loved bands.

Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs all on night. This has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and in its 3rd year. The Kopycat Killers, Oasis 96, Scam Fender, Sub-Arctic Monkeys, Kasabiaint and Kaiser Cheats are some of the best tributes in the world, playing huge festivals both in the UK and abroad to thousands and thousands, now all coming together on this special touring festival show.

Selling out at venues all over the world, Clearwater Creedence Revival feature road-hardened players who, collectively have performed with – Stax legend Steve Cropper, Big Country, Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues), Eric Haydocks Hollies, Animals And Friends, Alan Silson (Smokie), Wayne Fontana’s Mindbenders and more. Together, they are the best celebration of the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty you’re ever likely to see – and a band selling out all over the world, as audiences in Germany, Israel,Russia, Holland, Scandinavia, UK and more will attest! A tribute band like no other.

Electro punk duo from Nottingham, whose music deals in working class life and culture and austerity-era Britain. Influenced by mod culture, the Wu-Tang Clan, rave and black metal, lead vocalist Jason Williamson's vocal style has been compared to John Cooper Clarke and Ian Dury. Probably best known for albums Key Markets and English Tapas.

Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland. Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69, Stranglers, et al – Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement. They wrote initially about their own lives, growing up at the height of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, in songs like “Suspect Device” and “Wasted Life”. In November of ’77, they released those two songs on their own Rigid Digits label, and sent a copy to BBC Radio One DJ John Peel, who started playing it every night. These were the first of what became SLF’s signature style: lyrics that meld the personal and political, music that combines the energy of punk with infectious hooks, and delivery that rings of honesty and commitment. In 1979 they became the first band ever to hit the UK top 20 album charts on an independent label with their debut Inflammable Material. The album chronicles the band’s anger and frustration at “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland, and calls on youth to create their own reality. Over the years, their live shows continued to be special events of energy and power. Their studio albums demonstrate their passion and anger, each in its own way. In ’94 they released the Get a Life LP. The album helped renew interest in SLF just as newer bands that sited them as a major influence, such as Bad Religion, Sugar, Rancid and Therapy?, were coming to prominence. After many studio albums and countless tours, Stiff Little Fingers find themselves more in demand than ever.

Geese is a band that begins and ends in Brooklyn, as a project between friends to build a home studio out of a basement. Their songs are born from the same ambition: make music by any means necessary. They began recording together with sneakers as mic stands and blankets draped over the amps, all within the afternoon following a school day, up until they ran the risk of noise complaints. As of their recent signing with Partisan Records, they are thinking about moving on from sneaker-laden mics and blanketed amps, but their musical ethos has not changed a bit. Curiously alien, yet strangely familiar, the band’s new material is a product of five teenagers whose love of music touches every part of their lives: their restless anxiety about their futures, and their pent-up frustration with their present-a perspective all too familiar in today’s uncertain world.

Formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1993, Super Furry Animals' 1996 debut album, Fuzzy Logic, became a major English hit, charting in the Top 40 and placing in the Top Ten of many year-end critic's polls. They are known for their hit singles, Something 4 the Weekend and If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You.

JOY. All ages. U14s accompanied by an adult 18+ and seated. This New Zealand-based rock band is composed of singer, guitarist and songwriter Ruban Nielson and bassist Jake Portrait. Support comes from Makeness.

Hot Mulligan are a band from the Midwest who like to sing as loud as possible. They sing punk medley's and are signed by No Sleep Records!

Toms high octane Raw25 show is accompanied by guitarist Chris Haddon touching on a back catalogue of some of the UKs biggest tracks produced over the last 20 years as well as lively renditions from his last two records The Reckoning & the recent critically acclaimed Road Runner.

DJ and Producer. Garage/Bassline/House/Grime.

The singer-songwriter and YouTuber from Cambridge, formally known as Robin Skinner, performs his indie originals.

Horse makes an exciting return with the 30th year anniversary celebrations of the first Horse album The Same Sky. This is a rare chance to share and relive memories from the evocative and formative first Horse album. In March 1989, the first single You Could Be Forgiven was released. It was so different from anything else – and with thrilling first plays on Radio 1, this track absolutely set the bar. The first major UK tour followed. In 1990 the album followed and tours across Europe opening for artists such as Tina Turner and BB King. The standout song from this album and arguably, of any of her albums, is Careful, a beautiful and timeless song, which will forever be her My Way. A special night which will inevitably conjure up treasured times from over the years for her entire audience. It’s the full band show, playing the album in its entirety with B-sides and a best of the rest – a set choc-full of classic songs. A very special evening indeed.

Sigrid is the popstar you've been searching for. She might be from a small town in Norway, but she has a mind, attitude and voice bigger than any other 21-year-old. With a silky-gravel to her Norwegian accent and a smile that often opens into fits of laughter, she personifies 'cool' but doesn't know it yet, and has the world as excited as when Lorde first appeared with Royals. Born and raised in Ålesund, surrounded by sea and mountains, it was as if Sigrid was always fated to drive the ten minutes across to the neighbouring island of Giske and make musical magic in the idyllic Ocean Sound Recordings. The past twelve months have been nothing short of extraordinary. Sigrid's debut EP Don't Kill My Vibe was hailed as one of the biggest breakouts of 2017, and was soon followed by the certified silver-selling Strangersand 2018's stripped back and vulnerable single, Raw. She has sold out shows across the world, performed at the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize concert as well as live on Later With Jools Holland, The Graham Norton Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden to huge acclaim, and won the much coveted BBC Sound of 2018 poll.

Get ready for an explosive evening of "straight in the eye Highland music" as the multi-award-winning Gaelic supergroup DÀIMH take the stage in a very special Big Band formation! Renowned as the un-challenged champions of West Highland music, Dàimh embodies the very heart of Gaelic culture, infusing it with contemporary fire. Taking their name from the Gaelic word for "kinship," Dàimh's sound is a pyrotechnic, high-energy fusion of bagpipes, fiddle, mandola, guitar, and the captivating vocals of Gaelic star Ellen MacDonald. For this unique festival performance, the core five-piece will expand their ranks with an incredible line-up of additional musicians, including extra brass, percussion, and rhythm to create a sound that is truly epic: DàimhMÒR! Expect an electrifying, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs, old and new, that run the full expressive gamut of Highland music at its best. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the most exhilarating acoustic bands on the Celtic music map in their most ambitious format.

Prepare for a musical event of historic proportions! Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter Horse returns to Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom for a once-in-a-lifetime performance with the world-renowned Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO), an exclusive highlight of Celtic Connections 2026. This special concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of a truly groundbreaking moment in UK music history: their original 1995 collaboration marked the first time an orchestra ever performed at the UK’s most celebrated live music venue. Hailed as one of Britain's finest vocalists, Horse (Horse McDonald) reunites with the SCO, under the baton of long-time collaborator Paul Leonard-Morgan. This performance not only honours the three decades since that landmark 1995 show, but also coincides with the 35th anniversary of Horse's debut album, _The Same Sky_. The initial 1995 arrangements, crafted by Audrey Riley, transformed tracks from _The Same Sky_ and her follow-up _God's Home Movie_, forging an unforgettable fusion of classical and contemporary music. This new show will see the SCO elevate a selection of beloved tracks from across Horse’s remarkable career, re-imagined for the grandeur of the orchestra. As Horse says: "Music brings us together, no matter how diverse. Returning to the Barrowland with the SCO, where it all began, is incredibly special, for those who were there in 1995 and for a new generation of fans." Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience an iconic artist, iconic venue, and world-class orchestra in perfect harmony! Special guests will be announced soon.

From their breakthrough in the 1980s to the present day, Big Country continues to captivate audiences with their anthemic sound and repertoire of memorable hits. Through 2025 Big Country are set to embark on a world tour stopping in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, Scotland, Big Countrys distinctive blend of rock and Celtic influences quickly set them apart from their contemporaries. Their 1983 debut album, The Crossing, introduced hit singles like "In a Big Country" and "Fields of Fire," which became well known around the world. These tracks established Big Country as one of the most original and exciting bands of the era. The band followed up with Steeltown (1984) and The Seer (1986), further solidifying their place in music history. With Stuart Adamsons powerful vocals and signature guitar work, Big Country continued to build a loyal fanbase, delivering songs that combined personal emotion with universal appeal. Known for their iconic Scottish folk instrument inspired guitar sound, Big Country are instantly recognisable throughout the world by legions of fans. After the passing of Stuart Adamson in 2001, Big Country made the decision to carry on his musical legacy both touring and releasing new music after their reformation in 2007. While the loss of their frontman was significant, the band remained committed to honoring his vision and continuing the Big Country journey, keeping their music alive for a new generation of fans. Big Country's current lineup reflects a dynamic mix of long-time members and new talent. The band consists of Tommy Paxton (lead vocals, lead guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, backing vocals), Chris Stone (bass), Reece Dobbin (drums), and Jamie Watson (guitar, backing vocals). Together, they continue to evolve Big Countrys sound while staying true to the essence of the band's legacy. With their revitalised lineup and creative drive, Big Country are poised to continue their musical journey. Their legacy is built on resilience, passion, and a commitment to creating music that resonates deeply with fans young and old alike. The band have toured through 2024 to celebrate 40 years of Steeltown, and are set to continue their journey through 2025 and beyond with their upcoming world tour.

Cabaret Voltaire was a British electronic music band formed in Sheffield, England in 1973 by Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk, and Chris Watson. Named after the Dada movement's founding nightclub in Zurich, Cabaret Voltaire pioneered industrial music, blending surrealist experimentation with DIY punk and Brian Eno's sonic tech geekery. Their early work involved DIY electronics and tape recorders, evolving into synthpop, dance, house, and funk styles.

MacBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco (born Vernor Winfield MacBriare Smith IV) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.

From their unassuming origins as a group of school friends drawn together by a shared passion for music to the global touring force they have quietly become, The Twilight Sad’s ascent has been forged the old way with grit, graft and four exceptional studio albums. Forged in Kilsyth and honed while touring with idols, The Cure, they describe their bold, dark sound as “folk with layers of noise” and their gigs have an electrifying, intensely moody vibe. Founded by vocalist James Graham and guitarist Andy MacFarlane, and now embracing Johnny Docherty (bass), Brendan Smith (keyboards) and Sebastien Schultz (drums), they describe fifth album It Won’t Be Like This All the Time as a “raw and dynamic take on the stuff of life”.

Glen Hansard is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Since 1990, he has been the frontman of the Irish rock band The Frames, with whom he has released six studio albums, four of which have charted in the top ten of the Irish Album Charts.

Chan Marshall has dabbled in indie, rock, soul and blues. Here she presents some of her new work.

Joey Valence & Brae are an American hip-hop duo from State College, Pennsylvania, consisting of rappers Joseph Bertolino and Braedan Lugue. They gained internet recognition thanks to their breakout song "Punk Tactics", the title track to their debut album.

The Mountain Goats (stylized "the Mountain Goats") is an American indie rock band formed in Claremont, California by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle himself, despite the plural moniker. Darnielle remains the sole core member of the band, but has worked with a variety of collaborators over the years, including bassist Peter Hughes, drummer Jon Wurster (of Superchunk), singer-songwriter Franklin Bruno, bassist and vocalist Rachel Ware, singer-songwriter/producer John Vanderslice, guitarist Kaki King, and Annie Clark (of St. Vincent). Throughout the 1990s, the Mountain Goats were known for producing "militantly lo-fi" home recordings (most famously, on a boom box) and releasing recordings in cassette or vinyl 7" formats. Since 2002, the Mountains Goats have transitioned to a more polished approach, recording studio albums with a full band. The Mountain Goats are currently based in Durham, North Carolina.

The members of Lake Street Dive met in 2004 as students at Boston's New England Conservatory of Music. Though they were all studying jazz, their work together was informed by their love of classic pop, particularly from the '60s, including The Beatles, The Supremes, Dusty Springfield, and The Beach Boys.

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska. Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Daft Punk and Rage Against The Machine, Birmingham native Mike Skinner, who later moved to South London, started laying down tracks in the ’90s. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, he created the music project The Streets with an everyman approach and the idea of defining a new landscape where homegrown rappers could thrive.

For the uninitiated Glasvegas are James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (lead guitar), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar) and Jonna Löfgren (drums). However one could argue they should need no introduction. One of the most successful Scottish musical exports in recent times, known globally for their unique sound and powerful lyrical content, they are a band that have never compromised; never conformed; commanding respect from their peers and critics alike and enjoy a fiercely loyal worldwide fan base. Glasvegas are a band who on their own terms are forging an undeniable legacy in terms of how many up-and-coming Scottish bands and even some established ones (who shall remain nameless) have been influenced by Glasvegas…especially Allan’s emotive Glaswegian vocal delivery. Looking ahead in 2019, the band expect to complete their (as yet untitled) fourth studio album interspersed with some one off tour dates with a view to planning a full tour and festival dates in 2020. Recording has already taken place in their native Glasgow, the Swedish capital Stockholm and Los Angeles and the new album release will ensure that the Glasvegas legacy continues…

One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The Beat.

Pop-punk trio hailing from Houston.

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion. Don't take our word for it; here is what Sir Rod Stewart had to say: 'This guy....The Vintage Explosion, is the best white soul singer i've ever heard'. The band have already achieved 3 No.1 Albums on iTunes Worldwide Blues Chart as well as reaching the top ten on the US Billboard Blues Charts. The band made their first television appearance in March when they were specially invited to perform at the BBC Big Birthday Bash as the house band and followed that with their national TV debut on ITV's This Morning. Get your tickets now to see what all the fuss is about and party like it's 1959!

Sometimes you just have to rip it up and start again. Come early 2017, Fatherson – comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ross Leighton bassist Marc Strain and drummer Greg Walkinshaw – found themselves at a turning point. Digging up their roots and decanting to a new studio home in Glasgow, they longed for a change. Sum Of All Your Parts (out September 14th via Easy Life Records) is the result, and their most assured record to date. Forming in Kilmarnock, Scotland, in early 2010, Fatherson immediately captured hearts with their raw, honest alt-rock sound. Inspired by Scottish stoicism as much as their own personal turmoil, debut album I Am An Island and its 2016 follow-up Open Book were masterclasses in full-throttle rock songwriting, and garnered support from (and tours alongside) their north-of-the-border brethren in Biffy Clyro, Frightened Rabbit, Idlewild and Twin Atlantic, as well as further runs alongside the likes of Kings Of Leon, Augustines, Enter Shikari and more.