Belladrum 2025 opened with indie icons, lyrical legends, and rising stars in a genre-spanning Thursday night celebration
Belladrum 2025 opened with a Thursday night line-up that celebrated both iconic headliners and rising festival favourites. Pigeon Detectives ignited The Garden Stage with their gritty indie anthems and punchy crowd rapport, while Paul Heaton—joined by the magnetic Rhiannon Downey—offered a masterclass in melody and lyrical grit at The Hot House Stage.
Across the site, the evening showcased the richness of the festival’s musical palette, from homegrown storytelling to genre-bending charm, all captured in our gallery featuring every act from the night.
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Socialites at The Bella Bar
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Dylan James Tierney at The Garden Stage
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Nati at The Hot House Stage
Torridon at The Hot House Stage
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Fanny Lumsden at The Garden Stage
The East Pointers
Kassidy at The Garden Stage
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Natasha Beddingfield at The Garden Stage
John B’s Daughter at The Bella Bar
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Pigeon Detectives headlining The Garden Stage
Paul Heaton and Rhiannon Downey headlining The Hot House Stage
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Relive the best of Thursday night and beyond with exclusive galleries, artist interviews, and festival moments from across the site. From crowd-fuelled chaos to quietly captivating sets, our coverage captures the full scope of Belladrum’s magic.
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