Stornoway was alive with an eclectic sound of music and excited revellers at the weekend as HebCelt returned once again to the picturesque Lews Castle Green .
Thousands of attendees enjoyed almost 50 performances across the four-
Between Wednesday and Saturday, the internationally acclaimed festival attracted crowds of all ages with a host of cultural activities and a packed fringe programme of events for the whole family.
The final night boasted a sell-
The enthusiasm of HebCelt 2024 festival-
Despite some wind and rain on Friday, the festival remained unaffected, allowing everyone to enjoy the glorious spells of sunshine on Lews Castle Green.
The HebCelt crowd donned their wellies and danced and sang for the full weekend,
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Del Amitri brought the festival to an exceptional close on Saturday night. The Scottish
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Thursday saw one of Scotland’s most celebrated contemporary bands Skipinnish close
the opening night of the main arena with their high-
The legendary band James headlined Friday night with an outstanding show as they performed in the Hebrides for the very first time. Their extended rendition of ‘Sit Down’ was the highlight of the night with thousands singing along to the Top 10 hit.
Bass guitarist and original member of James, Jim Glennie, said: “A big thank you to Hebcelt for inviting us to play at this wonderful festival. We thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. Much love and see you soon!”
The diverse musical lineup with an array of acts and genres was a resounding success
with festival attendees enjoying the most eclectic line-
HebCelt artistic programmer, Michelle Shields, said: “We are immensely thankful to everyone who joined us for HebCelt 2024 and helped to make the four days magical. Witnessing the positive energy and steadfast enthusiasm for the island's music and culture was incredible and our town once again proved to be an ideal location for a Scottish festival, both for its scenic beauty, the welcoming community, and the exceptional crowds.
“We are extremely proud of our progress on sustainability goals once again this year with our green energy system resulting in a significant carbon saving for this year’s festival. The diverse lineup and eclectic range of genres featured this year beautifully showcased the richness of our programme ambitions.
“The HebCelt team extends heartfelt thanks to the event's sponsors and partners, as well as the musicians, crafters, performers, vendors, volunteers, and crews who made HebCelt 2024 such a wonderful reality.”
Early bird tickets for next year’s event go on sale at 10am on Friday. HebCelt 2025
will run from Wednesday 16 -
Festival organisers celebrate another successful HebCelt
22 July 2024
