Artist Announcements
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Sandi Thom
Our next artist announcement is another standout for our followers. We’re delighted to confirm that Sandi Thom will be performing live at Heartland Festival 2026. It’s been almost 20 years since her breakout single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker” reached No.1 in seven countries. Since then, she’s released a string of timeless, genre-defying…
Read More[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Skids
Here’s one you’re going to love. We’re thrilled to announce that The Skids will be joining the Heartland Festival 2026 main stage line-up! Formed in Dunfermline in 1977 by Stuart Adamson and Richard Jobson, The Skids were part of a wave of bands that changed the sound of British music forever. With hits like Into…
Read More[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Emerald Sunday
We’re excited to share our second artist announcement as part of the build-up to Heartland Festival 2026. Emerald Sunday, the Scottish indie/rock band known for their diverse influences and dynamic live sound, will take to the main stage on Sunday 28th June 2026. With a style that blends elements of Oasis and Stereophonics with nods…
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Behind the scenes, our team has been working incredibly hard to shape an exciting and diverse line-up for Heartland Festival 2026. From returning favourites to brand-new names on the Main Stage and our Discovery Stage, we’re putting together a weekend of music to remember. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing the artists performing across…
Read More[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Starsailor
We’re excited to share our first artist announcement for Heartland Festival 2026 — and it’s a big one. Starsailor will be taking to the main stage on Saturday 27th June, performing as the penultimate act of the day. With a career spanning over two decades and a string of acclaimed albums including Love Is Here…
Read More[Artist Announcement] – Kyle Falconer
There is always room for one more and always room for Kyle Falconer. Just when you thought we were done with our artist announcements for the Heartland Festival 2025, we decided to take advantage of a great opportunity to get Kyle Falconer booked in for the Saturday (28th June 2025). Kyle will be playing a…
Read More[Artist Announcement] – The Outskirts
Guess who’s back! Yes, that’s right and after opening the Heartland Festival in 2024 and by popular local demand, we have got them back in the Discovery Stage lineup for #HF25. With some new music (and new shoes) you are going to want to get down nice and early to check out these three Perthshire…
Read More[Artist Announcement] – Cloud House
If you are fans of Sam Fender, The Killers and The 1975 are bound to love Cloud House. We are delighted to welcome Glasgow based rising stars, Cloud House to the Discovery Stage for the Heartland Festival 2025. Described as “rising, rousing indie rock” by The Clash and selected as ‘ones to watch in 2024’…
Read More[Artist Announcement] – The Kaves
You are going to love The Kaves! We are delighted to announce another great name to our already exciting lineup on the Discovery Stage. Our ambition was to always find the best the Scottish music scene has to offer and we believe we have done it again. The Kaves are a Glasgow based alternative rock…
Read More[Artist Announcement] – VIENNA
It’s that time of the week where we spotlight another one of our amazing announcements for the Discovery Stage at The Heartland Festival. We are delighted to welcome VIENNA to #HF25. Their music draws inspiration from a mix of modern indie icons like boygenius and classic legends like Fleetwood Mac. We believe VIENNA are going…
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