The Freddie and Queen Experience are the UK’s Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally & critically acclaimed. The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK & abroad, with most recently in UAE & Europe. They deliver a passionate & energy packed show just full of Queen’s greatest hits! Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, high energy & showmanship that Freddie was so famous for. The Freddie and Queen Experience are some of the finest musicians in UK, including arguable the most established & best professional Brian May Tribute Andy Wills. The full band perform with replica outfits instruments & perform a full recreation of Queen’s Live shows, based around Queen at there very best, the 86 ‘Magic tour’. It’s simply a great show not to missed!

The New Jersey boys have been filling theatres all over the UK singing all the hits of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons such hits as 'Big Girls Don’t Cry', 'Bye Bye Baby', 'Lets Hang On', 'Oh What A Night' and many more. Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of Gary Gould, an amazing evening of fast moving entertainment with superb harmonies is expected and enjoyed by many both young and old.

Fronted by the most authentic Angus Young, and 80’s era Brian Johnson in the business; AC/DC UK deliver up to a 2 hour powerhouse show, featuring all the AC/DC hits; with a few fan favourites thrown in to boot! The experienced backline drive out the set with the same tenacity, volume, and passion as the real deal! All the AC/DC gimmicks are brought out to whip the crowd into a frenzy! From Angus’ famed striptease, Brian’s iconic flat cap, a giant inflatable Rosie, and fully firing cannons to salute those who are ready to rock! June 2018 saw the British tribute band, AC/DC UK embark on one of their biggest shows in the band's history. Closing the Friday night of Graspop, the band played just after legendary headliner's Iron Maiden to a packed out Metal Dome. Other acts to play the hallowed turf in Dessel, Belgium included Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Volbeat, The Darkness, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson and a raft of other rock superstars. The past several years have seen the band play several other notable shows and festival's alongside the likes of Alice Cooper, The Darkness, Steve Vai, Santana, Magnum, Within Temptation, Saxon, and more.

On 23rd January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough, not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a 1st hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!

Following on from the success of 2024’s “Any Port in a Storm” tour, King Creosote’s 2025’s follow-up “Any Storm in a Teacup” promises a night of modular synth, I DES tracks and KC classics.

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.

It is 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. ABBA Mania brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA Mania is for you! So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

Scotland's largest cask real ale festival featuring over 145 different ales from throughout the country, and over 20 real ciders and perries. Event organised and staffed by volunteers from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Scotland's largest cask real ale festival featuring over 145 different ales from throughout the country, and over 20 real ciders and perries. Low/no alcohol beer, wine, soft drinks and food also available. Less than 10 minutes walk from Troon railway station and close to local bus routes. This year's nominated charity is "Return to Life", supporting kidney patients. Event organised and staffed by volunteers from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Once again, WinterStorm – Scotland’s Festival of Rock held annually in November on the beautiful and accessible west coast of the country - has curated a diverse long weekend of rock. The line up for the ninth version of the event offers everything from symphonic European metal to UK blues, a touch of Americana, a dose of folk metal. There is also a good chunk of prog, some US hard rock, punk, funk and a good splash of AOR. And to mark the influence of 1980 on WinterStorm’s creation and history, they’ll be celebrating “The Spirit of ‘80” with a string of rock and NWOBHM artists, 45 years on from the greatest year for hard rock music. The independent festival has unveiled the first 18 bands (from 40) including Iron Maiden’s founder Steve Harris' British Lion returning to Ayrshire, Californian Rockers Ugly Kid Joe who are guaranteed to electrify the audience, US melodic hard rock band Hardline return after a show-stealing 2021 performance and the legendary Russ Ballard, known for penning classics like "Since You Been Gone" and "God Gave Rock and Roll to You," promises a set packed with sing-along anthems. Scotland's own High Fade will bring a bit of Funk to the stage whilst Richard Jobson’s Skids will inject a bit of Punk! NWOBHM veterans Praying Mantis and Demon will bring their classic heavy metal sound to Troon, while The Raven Age - who've toured internationally with Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage, and Alter Bridge, represent the cutting edge of modern British metal. Pat McManus Band will celebrate the sounds of Irish rock legends Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher, while Kingdom of Madness keeps the early Magnum spirit alive. Italian progressive power metallers Vision Divine bring international flavour, and the eclectic Wytch Hazel blend folk-rock with NWOBHM influences. and represent the local scene alongside returning favourites like Scarlet Rebels from Wales and melodic rockers, Collateral. Blues-rock enthusiasts will appreciate Derbyshire's These Wicked Rivers, while Scarborough's This House We Built and Victory or Die graduate from last year's Sessions stage to the Steve Strange Main Stage. Rock fans can explore each of the bands and find festival updates on the WinterStorm website, Facebook page or sign up for the newsletter.

With over 100M views online see the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” live in his first national tour! Stuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK’s top comedians and social media stars with over a 100M views online. You’ve seen him online and now you can see him on his first ever national UK tour, Tips Not Included. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland’ Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story.

A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage! Ahoy, mateys! Everyone's favourite children's theatre company presents a brand-new swashbuckling singalong show for 2025. Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure hunt, filled with songs and sea shanties such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea. The McDougalls need YOU to join the crew - so why not come dressed as a pirate! The McDougalls have risen to become the country's biggest stars of family entertainment -the perfect introduction to live theatre for your little ones. Find out more by following The McDougalls on social media and subscribe to their YouTube channel for FREE singalong songs. Created and Performed by Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir. Running Time: One Hour Recommended for children up to age 9 to enjoy with their families. McDougalls merchandise will be on sale at the venue.

The ACDC Experience boys capture the spirit of all those great anthemsBernie Marsden (Whitesnake) Arguably one of the best tributes to AC/DC! Hailing from the North West of England, The AC/DC Experience perform classics from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras such as Highway To Hell, Shoot To Thrill, Back In Black, Whole Lotta Rosie, and many, many more The AC/DC Experience provide a live show second only to the legends themselves

All the Hits from Frankie Valli and Four Seasons

The Sunday 'After the 'Storm' at Troon Concert Hall has become an annual part of the WinterStorm Rock Weekend and has in the past featured MacFloyd, Big Country, The Skids, Hue and Cry, Sandi Thom, Hue and Cry and this year the magnificent Runrig tribute band Beat the Drum - and its St Andrew's Day! We are delighted to confirm that The Runrig Experience will be returning for this slot and once again we expect it to sell pout. Since their performance in 2023 the band have become increasingly popular touring widely across the world with their unique tribute to Runrig. Tickets are on sale now. The Runrig Experience | Beat The Drum is a professional tribute band, playing homage to fifty years of the Scottish Celtic Rock band ‘Runrig’. It’s time to ‘Dance Again’ and relive countless Runrig Anthems including Loch Lomond, Rocket To The Moon, Every River, Greatest Flame, Hearts of Olden Glory and more as part of the brand new ‘Runrig Experience’.

Top UK country show with full live band a night to remember

The Glitter Ball Returns... Troon Concert Hall | Full Live Band Set | Compere DJ5 Celebrate a unique experience with the return to Troon of those fun loving loonies Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5! If you haven't seen them before , imagine Primal Scream and Happy Mondays had children genetically fused with the DNA of Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, ABBA, James Brown, George Clinton, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond. Our live shows have included crowdsailing in rubber dinghies, crowd surfing on inflatable alligators, Dijunicorns and flamingos, laughter yoga, hug-offs, dance-offs, singalongs about dancing in gay discos and being heartbroken by ginger people, line dancing and high 5ing to the beats. Expect the unexpected when The Dijon Family come to town!

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’, 1997’s ‘Marchin’ Already’ and 1999’s ‘One From The Modern’. The band has also achieved seventeen Top 40 singles, including a staggering run of nine successive Top 20 singles and a mantelpiece full of awards. As with all the best groups, behind the swagger and style were great songs, with words and melodies that found their way into the public’s hearts. Honing their craft in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, Ocean Colour Scene’s celebrated live shows have cemented the relationship between the band and their fiercely loyal fanbase, with each concert serving as a communal outpouring of hope and joy, boasting the most life-affirming singalongs you’re likely to hear anywhere.

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA. ABBAMANIA are widely regarded as the UK’s Top ABBA Tribute Show with countless sensational LIVE performances to their credit which has taken them throughout Europe and Asia. No-one can deny that ABBAMANIA have hit GOLD with their representation of ABBA at the height of their popularity ABBAMANIA will have you dancing in the aisles, creating nearly 2 hours of pure ABBA nostalgia. From Dancing Queen to Waterloo Plus a few extra Christmas Surprises! This is truly a night - not to be missed. Come along and celebrate an ABBAMANIA Christmas Party Night. bring your friends......and let’s party!!

Brace yourselves for a night of anthems and indie glory as Definitely Oasis go head to head with The Complete Stone Roses its a full-blown celebration of two of Manchesters most iconic bands. Featuring special guest Belter a Gerry Cinnamon tribute to add energy and singalong anthems of Scotlands acoustic hero One night. Three icons.

The band work tirelessly to recreate the sound and presence of one of the biggest bands in the world. You can expect to hear all of the classic songs along with some deeper cuts. Who doesn't know most of the songs on 'Rumours'?! This is a rare chance to catch a band who have been getting great reviews around the country - come along for a great night out!

Pop Showdown: BITTER SWEET ALL AGES Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo From the creators of the smash-hit Theatre & Arena show Taylor Fever comes BITTER SWEET, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo! Carpenters and Livvies alike will rejoice in a spectacular show packed with pop smash-hits, heartbreak anthems, and the undeniable thrill of friendly rivalry. Bitter Sweet is set to captivate audiences of all ages with a high-energy concert experience that brings together unforgettable hits like Drivers License and Vampire alongside Carpenter favourites like Espresso and Nonsense PLUS SURPRISE SONGS! Dont miss the dazzling lighting effects that make this the ultimate duel-concert event for pop fans everywhere Gather your friends and family for an epic show youll never forget!

Simple Minded are a Scottish Tribute Band to Simple Minds that have featured many times at Dreadnoughtrock since 2013 to sell out audience levels. It's always a pleasure to welcome them back to Scotlands Longest Running Rock Club and West Lothian's Premier Rock Venue for a sensational set of all the big hitting SIMPLE MINDS songs that always go down a storm. Simple Minded's aim is to capture the sound and energy that Simple Minds produced during the 'New Gold Dream' and 'Tour du Monde' tours. They do that and more with a set list that features some forgotten gems to the Chart topping hits of old. Make no mistake this will be another cracking night of Live Music not to be missed with us and expect it to be in high demand so please ensure you buy an advance ticket for this one and show that you are coming along and your support. Just like 2018 we welcome back DEACON BLUES as support and a superb night of 80's iconic bands. Deacon Blues is the only Deacon Blue tribute band. Hailing from Scotland, they will be playing the songs of Deacon Blue at venues all over the UK from 2018

Danni has been touring all over the world with all the top cruise ships so we are delighted to be bringing her to Scotland for limited dates so dont miss out on this show its so full of energy and fun

The internationally acclaimed show, is regarded as one of the finest Eagles tributes you will ever witness. The show which is two hours plus, includes all the Eagles classics, and features unsurpassable sweet vocal harmony, layered over note perfect guitar breaks. Licks, slides, and solos. Furthermore, the boys will dip into the solo careers of Henley and Walsh, adding beautifully to the total Eagles experience.

Come wearing your favourite Halloween costume for some endish, fang-tastic fun! Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy Wincy Spider, and Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, this is a wickedly entertaining day out for the whole family. (Don’t worry, there’s nothing too scary – just enough to keep your little monsters entertained!)

The weekend will start again on the Thursday afternoon with doors opening at 4pm with the usual full house - the opening slot on the Steve Strange Main Stage at WinterStorm has become a coveted spot for bands and WinterStorm had already confirmed that following on from Gin Annie in 2023 and The Treatment in 2024, returning Welsh Rockers, Scarlet Rebels will continue the theme of blasting the roof off from the start! This has become a prestigious slot on the card and the WinterStorm Clan are always in for this opening slot. It feels amazing on a Thursday afternoon! As is more fully explored elsewhere, WinterStorm is strongly celebrating 45 years since "The Spirit of '80" and along with the memories and influences of 1980, WinterStorms ongoing international theme will continue with the introduction of some progressive power metal from Italy. Combine them both and you'll get the explosive performance and presence of Vision Divine who will now feature Michele Luppi returning after his time with Whitesnake. WinterStorm are continuing their trend of always pushing the envelope a bit when it comes to mixing genres and throwing in left field acts and this year it'll be Scotlands own High Fade who have come to prominence over the past year (and are a personal favourite of WinterStorms own MC Tom Russell) - they will mix it up bringing a really different Funk, Rock, 70s, 80s vibe to the stage. Flying in from The States and those that have seen them live will confirm that Ugly Kid Joe are guaranteed to get the WinterStorm audience bouncing. The platinum selling Californian rockers may be best known for their singles such as Everything About You or Cats in the Cradle but their strength is in their live performance! They will close the Thursday evening Steve Strange Main Stage with every bit as much power and passion as Scarlet Rebels will have opened it some six hours earlier! The Sessions Stage once gain offers an alternative platform for a range of bands over the three days and the Thursday night will feature four Scottish bands including a young local band from Ayrshire. More information is available on the Thursday line up page on Angel Eyes, Nothing Speaks, Bison Hip and after the success of the After Show last year we're delighted to introduce Scotland's only UFO tribute Too Hot To Handle.

Friday's main stage features eight bands bands with the final announcement of glam rock legends The Sweet touching the edges of a very wide envelope! Everything else from punk icons to dark metal, blues, classic new rock and AOR and one of rock n roll's most prolific singer songwriters to boot. Introducing bands to the audience has always been in the DNA of WinterStorm and day two ticks the box again. Promoting two bands from the previous year's Sessions Stage is also ticked and Friday opens with This House We Built who really got the audience going last year. They bring something just a little different; over the next few hours they will be followed by an insanely talented trio of bands who many will not have encountered live before. In no particular line up order, the introduction will include returning act the popular Collateral they last played in 2021 with their eclectic sound and powerful stage presence, they will be joined by Derbyshire band These Wicked Rivers with their blues-infused modern rock, and soulful-bordering-on-spiritual live performances across the UK and beyond. English band Wytch Hazel complete the "introducing section" of Friday and they undoubtedly channel some of the Spirit of '80 the organisers are talking about, and as their record company quote states they offer up, The combination of the folk-rock eccentricity of Jethro Tull, the mystical harmony of Wishbone Ash & Thin Lizzy, and the exuberance of prime NWOBHM, immersed in sacred medieval influences. Yes. Indeed! Moving a little Left field has never phased the organisers (think Ayrshire Rock Choir, Chantel McGregors acoustic or Clann an Drummas Celtic drums) but theyve never taken the opportunity to include some Punk! It is St Andrews weekend so combining this with a bit of iconic punk rock seemed like something worth doing and taking the stage on Friday will be Scottish new wave icons The Skids! This set will be bouncing with the usual high energy of Richard Jobson going through those multiple hits that ran in parallel with the 1980s sound of metal and rock. In 2021, in between COVID lock downs, WinterStorm introduced US band Hardline to a mostly unsuspecting audience. The melodic rockers stole the show. Johnny Gioeli and band raised the temperature that night with a full-on high tempo performance and stunning vocals, securing both a new fan base and a promised return to Troons stage with their melodic, powerful hard US rock. The Sessions Stage take the theme of brand new acts for 2025's WinterStorm and absolutely and unequivocally features bands who should be on the main stage. It is with our gratitude that both Friday and Saturday's Sessions Stage will feature some explosive and "weel kent" faces. Fang Slinger, Savage Seas, Project Black will be complemented by Northern Ireland's Saffron Gorman and the Black Eagle Band and Germany's Sweet Electric making it one of the most powerful second stage days we have offered up!

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to the stage! The iconic soap star of the long-standing soap opera is bringing his magic to the stage. Step into the world of Corrie like never before as for a memorable evening filled with behind-the-scenes revelations, amusing anecdotes, and touching memories from the beloved ITV series. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to meet one of Coronation Streets biggest stars! Charlie will be sure to make you laugh with his you with his charisma and charm. Whether you've been watching since 1960 or you've just discovered the magic of Weatherfield, An Audience with Charlie Lawson promises an evening of laughter, nostalgia, and stories you won't hear anywhere else.