Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Posts

Discovery Stage Applications Have Now Closed for Heartland 27

Applications for the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage at Heartland 27 have now closed following an overwhelming response from artists. In just five weeks, we received more than 200 applications from…

Heartland 27 Expands Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage to Three Days

One of the things Heartland Festival has become known for is supporting emerging Scottish artists through the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage. For the first time, the Discovery Stage will run…

Discovery Stage Applications Now Open for Heartland 27

Applications are now officially open for the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage at Heartland 27, taking place from 25th–27th June 2027 in Ballinluig, Perthshire. Over the past three years, the Discovery…

Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage LineUp Now Finalised

We’re delighted to share that the full lineup for the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage at Heartland Festival 2026 has now been announced. On behalf of the Heartland Festival team, we…

[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Ant Thomaz

Introducing Ant Thomaz – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Glasgow-based artist and singer-songwriter Ant Thomaz brings a rich, genre-blending sound shaped by years…

[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Connor Liam Byrne

Introducing Connor Liam Byrne – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Connor Liam Byrne & The Bad Kissers bring unapologetic glamour, volume and attitude…

[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Carloways

Introducing The Carloways – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage The Carloways are back. After a brief hiatus, the band have reunited and returned…

[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Islay Crowe

Introducing Islay Crowe – Performing on Sunday 28 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Islay Crowe is a young singer-songwriter whose music is shaped by a deep connection…

[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Nick Shane

Introducing Nick Shane – Performing on Saturday 27 June 2026 on the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage Scotland-based singer-songwriter Nick Shane brings a fearless, genre-spanning sound to the Heartland Festival, blending…

[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…