Speyfest is set to return for the 26th time with performances from Skerryvore, Manran and Siobhan Miller.
The three-day festival in Fochabers was nominated for 2022’s Event of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
The event will take place again next year with a string of beloved Scottish artists added to the lineup.
Scottish rock group Skerryvore, Celtic supergroup Manran and folk singer Siobhan Miller will all take to the stage.
‘One of my favourite festivals’
Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore expressed his excitement at performing at Speyfest for the second year in a row.
He said: “It was just brilliant to perform at Speyfest last year for their 25th anniversary and we’re delighted to be returning again and making this year just as special.
“It is a really fantastic festival with a magic atmosphere and we’re all looking forward to returning to Fochabers and taking to the stage.”
Gary Innes of Manran also felt delighted to make a comeback to the Moray event after the band performed in 2019.
He said: “We can’t wait to return to Speyfest once more. We last played the festival in 2019 and it’s always a highlight on the events calendar.
“It will be brilliant to return to put on a fantastic show for the Moray crowd – we’ll see you all next summer.”
Siobhan Miller added: “I have great memories of performing a few years ago and I’m really looking forward to playing songs from my new album ‘Bloom’ to the audience in Fochabers alongside old favourites.
“It’s such a beautiful part of the world and this is one of my favourite festivals in Scotland to be a part of.”
‘A weekend they won’t forget’
Concertgoers will flock to the tented village on the banks of the River Spey with 4,000 gathering last year for the festival’s 25th anniversary.
Speyfest chairwoman Ashleigh McGregor said: “We’re so pleased to be back in full force for 2023 and have a line-up of incredible acts on offer, including the incredible Skerryvore, Mànran and Siobhan Miller, with many more to be revealed.
“It’s going to be brilliant to welcome audiences old and new to the north-east for a weekend they won’t forget – we are counting down the days to summer already.”
Speyfest will run from July 21 until July 23, tickets go on sale today at 12noon and are available on the festival’s website
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