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Press and Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
You know the headliners, but who else will be on stage at the Tall Ships Quayside Concerts in Aberdeen?
The full Quayside Concerts line-up for the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen has been announced. And in addition to the big name headliners, some of Scotland's most popular homegrown talent will feature. The concerts promise to be a landmark event, drawing thousands of fans to the city's Peterson Seabase. It is in the process of being transformed from a working goods yard into a live music venue. The Tall Ships Festival will return to the Granite City after almost thirty years, from July 19-22. North-east music fans have already helped tickets for Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs sell-out, but who else can you expect to see at the Quayside Concerts? Deacon Blue will be taking the stage on Friday July 18, with support acts Brooke Combe and The Little Kicks set to warm up the Granite City crowds. Brooke Combe said: 'I'm made up to be on this show with Scottish legends Deacon Blue in Aberdeen. 'It's going to be a great night of music.' Fellow support act The Little Kicks are local to Aberdeen and were previously shortlisted in the Best Musical Group category at the Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards. The Little Kicks said: 'We are delighted to be performing as part of the Tall Ships concerts. 'It's going to be a real highlight of the summer in the city, and it's an honour to be part of them.' On Saturday July 19, the Aberdeen audience will see Ministry of Sound Classical bring iconic dance tracks to life with a full orchestra. Support acts Paul Oakenfold and Look Busy Collective will open up for the Granite City crowds. Look Busy is a collective of five DJs, producers, record collectors and radio show hosts who have previously played clubs and festivals across the UK. Highland folk pop band Tide Lines will take to the Quayside stage on Sunday 20 July, supported by Banchory-born Callum Bowie. The local singer rose to fame through TikTok, where his cover of The Kooks' 'Naive' went viral. Since then, Calum has performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and TRNSMT. On Monday 21, gig-goers can look forward to Scottish indie rock band Glasvegas and Aberdeen based The Capollos opening up for Kaiser Chiefs. Brett Thain, guitarist for The Capollos, said: 'Being part of the Tall Ships and representing Aberdeen is monumental for us. 'We are proud to be from Aberdeen and being selected to be part of the incredible music programme is an honour.' A Tall Ships spokesman hopes excitement for the Quayside Concerts will only grow now the full line-up has been revealed. 'Every one of the acts we have announced will make every one of the Quayside Concerts a night to remember for fans,' he said. Tickets for the Tide Lines and Calum Bowie concert went on sale today for a minimum £5 donation, with all proceeds supporting Aberdeen's RNLI lifeboat station. 'We know how popular Tide Lines and Calum Bowie are, so we advise fans to book now.' the spokesman added. The Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs Quayside Concerts are now sold out and a waiting list is in place. A small number of tickets remain available for Ministry of Sound Classical.
The Herald Scotland
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Tide Lines Tall Ships concert in Aberdeen to aid RNLI
Initially the 7,000 capacity gig had been planned as a free event, but quick sellouts for Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs have prompted a rethink. Instead online tickets will be sold for £5, with the money raised going to the Aberdeen RNLI. Read More: A spokesperson The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen said: 'Given the amazing clamour for other gigs in the series we didn't want to be in a position of having to turn disappointed fans away from the Sunday concert once it reached capacity. 'Having online tickets to secure places means those who want to see Tide Lines and Calum Bowie can – and do it safely and easily. 'We also felt that a £5 donation would be an opportunity to support RNLI Aberdeen who are integral to safety at sea not just during The Tall Ships Races, but all year round. 'Fans can have a great night out at this special concert - staged as a 'thank you' to the people of Aberdeen for their support of the Tall Ships Races – knowing they are saying 'thank you' to our lifeboat crews.' Tide Lines' lead singer Robert Robertson said: "We can't wait to play one of the Quayside Concerts during the Tall Ships celebrations in Aberdeen! Coming from coastal communities ourselves, we're delighted that proceeds from this show are being donated to the vital cause of the RNLI.' RNLI Aberdeen said they were delighted by the boost the donations from the gig will bring to their work. 'We are so thankful to the Tall Ships Race Aberdeen and the artists for offering the proceeds of this charity concert to Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station,' said Fiona Anderson, the station's volunteer lifeboat management group chair. 'Last year in Scotland RNLI lifeboats launched 1,182 times, aided 881 people and saved the lives of 36 people. The money donated from this concert will go towards keeping our lifeboats and other lifesaving services afloat, and for that, Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station and the wider RNLI are truly thankful!' The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 will run from July 19 to 22 and has been brought to the city by Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired. It's the first time the Tall Ships race has visited the Granite City in close to 30 years. The event is expected to attract 400,000 visitors and 50 ships from across the globe, with the race to also take in Le Havre, Dunkirk, Kristiansand, and Esbjerg. Tickets for Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will be released on Friday, June 13, at 10am via The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen website
Scotsman
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Reeling, Glasgow review: 'don't underestimate the vibrancy of the trad scene'
Occupying a middle ground somewhere between the Killers and Big Country, Tide Lines are representative of a new spirit in traditional music, writes David Pollock Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Reeling, Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow ★★★★ 'You've even patched Kylie Minogue to see us,' laughed Tide Lines singer Robert Robertson, in thanks to the large crowd turning out for his band's Friday night headline set at Glasgow's third annual Reeling festival. While this celebration of traditional music might not have much in common with one of the world's biggest pop stars, don't underestimate the vibrancy of the traditional scene in Scotland at the moment. Tide Lines are representative of the new spirit in their scene right now, and their set here could have easily fitted in at TRNSMT. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tide Lines Tide Lines stand in a middle ground between the Killers and Big Country, while Robertson's earthy, impassioned spit 'n' sawdust vocal is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen and Sam Fender. Set highlights like Heroes, 17 Again and the joyous Any Heart in a Storm were hopeful and redemptive guitar rockers. Then songs from the new album Glasgow Love Story paid loving tribute to the city these Highlanders call home, from the moody synth movement The Hardest Miles to the folky tribute to Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage By the Quayside and the wistful Homeward Bound. That song, said Robertson, was about heading home up the A82 for summer, a journey he said all Gaels know. Sign up to our FREE Arts & Culture newsletter at Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elsewhere on a bill also featuring Gnoss and Beinn Lee, the connection between Glasgow and the Highland tradition was explicit. Siobhan Miller – who shifted between the pure trad of the birling Tranent Wedding and a more retro style reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac – paid tribute to the folk pubs of Finnieston which were her refuge when she moved to the city aged 18.
The National
03-06-2025
- General
- The National
This new study hopes to tackle suicide in Scottish farming
The PhD research project, aimed at understanding and preventing suicide within Scotland's farming and crofting communities, will be run for three years with the University of Glasgow. Professor Rory O'Connor, director of the university's suicidal behaviour research lab who is to supervise the project, is inviting interest from prospective PhD researchers to apply and be part of the team. The study will look to address the distinct challenges faced by people working in agriculture, a sector where stress, isolation, and poor access to healthcare contribute to significantly higher risks of mental ill-health and suicide. READ MORE: 200 fans cram into Scottish trad pub for surprise Tide Lines set The findings of the study will directly inform RSABI's suicide prevention activities and wider mental health support work, helping to deliver more tailored services, targeted campaigns, and innovative tools to support those at risk and those affected. The final phase of the study will involve in-depth interviews with individuals from agricultural backgrounds who have experienced suicidal thoughts or who have been bereaved by suicide. Carol McLaren, chief executive of RSABI, said: 'Tragically, suicide continues to be responsible for the loss of too many lives in the agricultural community. This research will play a vital role in deepening our understanding of the factors behind suicide in farming and help shape the most effective prevention strategies.' Professor O'Connor said: 'We are delighted to be partnering with RSABI on this important project. For far too long, suicide risk in agricultural communities has not received the attention that it so badly needs. "Over the next three years, we hope to gain a better understanding of the specific factors associated with suicide risk, which will, in turn, inform suicide prevention efforts nationally and internationally.' If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help, speak to someone you trust or call one of these helplines:
The National
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
200 fans pack into Scottish trad pub for surprise Tide Lines gig
The surprise set was to kick off The Reeling festival week and celebrate the renaming of a stage in the venue's honour at Glasgow's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. The set, announced just two hours beforehand, marked a full-circle moment for the band, who first performed together at the iconic Finnieston pub. Robert Robertson from Tide Lines said: 'The Park Bar means a lot to us, it's where a couple of us first played together, long before Tide Lines officially began. 'To come back and play a surprise set here, in the week The Reeling names a stage after it, just felt really special. 'Our fans turned up and packed the pub out at a couple of hours' notice so the atmosphere was amazing - as it always is in there. READ MORE: 20 years, 7000 fans, one folk family: Skerryvore's castle show was for them 'It felt like a really nice throwback for us, back to when we were very young musicians starting out in Glasgow. 'We can't wait to play the main stage at The Reeling on Friday and to be part of such a brilliant weekend for Scottish music.' Returning to Rouken Glen Park from June 6–8 features performances from Tide Lines, Talisk, RURA, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach and more.
