Wilko Johnson and more for Bella 2016

Belladrum add strength in depth with third announcement.
With Madness, The Darkness and Two Door Cinema ClubĀ already announced, Belladrum have added rhythm and blues kingpin Wilko Johnson toĀ the main stage line-up at Bella.
Late night at the Hot House, in a slot that Grandmaster FlashĀ had in 2015, will be filled by

electronic pioneersĀ The OrbĀ andĀ Ā the world’s first time travelling dance partyĀ Hot Dub Time Machine.

The BBC long listed Billie Marten, London-Irish Celtic punk band,Ā Neck, roots Folk actĀ CC Smugglers,Ā busking Brixton bluesmanĀ Errol LintonĀ and stage closersĀ Ā MacFloyd.

Formerly The Singing Kettle,Ā Fun BoxĀ will be back opening the mainstage with their hits for younger generations on Friday, followed by firm festival favouritesĀ TheĀ Vatersay Boys.Ā TheĀ La FontainesĀ make the jump up to the main stage in 2016 following their recent packed to the rafters Barrowlands show in Glasgow.

New and emerging actsĀ added to the billing include SAMA Best Hip-Hop actĀ Spring Break,Ā Catholic Action,Ā Nieves,Ā Schnarff Schnarff,Ā Lional,Ā The Side,Ā Man MadeĀ andĀ Bella’s Got Talent 2015 winnerĀ Leanne Smith.

Thursday night at the Grassroots stage will seeĀ favouritesĀ Rhythm N Reel,Ā funk & soul bandĀ The Leonard Jones Potential,Ā folk-steppersĀ Hoodja, Celtic rockersĀ Gleadhraich,Ā contemporary folk actĀ Tannara,Ā and the Inverness trad actĀ Schiehallion.

These join acts already announced: Arrested Development, The Alabama 3, Rachel Sermanni, The Dangleberries and more (see the full list here).

Tickets ,including newly released SaturdayĀ only tickets, are available fromĀ Skiddle now.

Chris Lemon
Chris Lemon
A lifelong passion for music matched with a geeky fascination for social media and websites resulted in the creation of Inverness Gigs back in 2010. The aim of the site is to helpĀ promote, support and generally raise awareness of the local music scene.If you want get in touch you can contact me direct at invernessgigs@gmail.com

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