[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Rebecca Connelly
Introducing Rebecca Connelly – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage. Arbroath-born singer-songwriter Rebecca Connelly brings a rich, lived-in sound shaped by years of international experience and deeply honest storytelling. Blending pop, country and rock, her music has connected with audiences from Southern California to the Scottish Highlands, carried by…
Scottish Live Music Awards 2025 – Nomination
We’re absolutely delighted to share some exciting news with you — Heartland Festival has officially made the longlist for Festival of the Year at the Scottish Live Music Awards 2025. To be recognised among some of the biggest and best events in Scotland is an honour in itself, and we’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Painting
Introducing The Painting – Performing on Saturday 27 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Formed in 2024, The Painting are quickly establishing themselves as one of Scotland’s most exciting new pop-rock bands. Rising from the ashes of Arcade State, the six-piece bring together vocalist and songwriter Ciaran Murray, drummer Jordan Murray, keys/vocalist Marta…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Killing Tide
Introducing The Killing Tide – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage From the rugged coastline of North-East Scotland comes The Killing Tide, a four-piece rock band delivering emotionally charged, atmospheric performances that have been making a strong impression across the Scottish music scene. Their sound blends towering guitars, marching…
Our December 2025 Update
Welcome to our latest monthly update. With each month that passes, we’re getting closer and closer to #HF26 — and November has been an exciting one for the team. An Evening With Marti Pellow… The news we shared on 1st November about Marti Pellow headlining the Friday night has been incredibly well received. Thousands of…
Introducing… REPLAY!
We’re excited to share some brilliant news with our Heartland community. Our team is launching a brand-new event for 2026 — Replay Festival, taking place on the South Inch in Perth on 15–16 August 2026. If you love the warm, family-friendly atmosphere we’ve built together at Heartland, you’ll feel completely at home at Replay. It…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Castros
Introducing The Castros – Performing on Saturday 27 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Hailing from Fife, The Castros are a five-piece indie and alternative rock band who have been turning heads across Scotland since forming in 2022. Built on friendship, ambition and an unmistakable swagger, they’ve quickly gained a reputation for their…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Ruvellas
Introducing Ruvellas – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Hailing from Dundee, Ruvellas have been building serious momentum since emerging in 2017, blending indie rock and indie pop into a bold, high-energy sound that’s quickly capturing attention across Scotland. The four-piece — lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aiden Stuart,…
