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EDF 2026
Friday
Scotland's TOP DJ George Bowie's GBX Anthems show has stood the test of time — by spanning the generations and become ingrained in Scottish culture. George will be returning to EDF once again to entertain the crowds.
Norrie Tago MacIver “The Gaelic cross-over voice of his generation. Norrie is a singer of range, clarity and melody, and although firmly rooted in Gaelic tradition, he has a voice completely at ease with a backbeat, effortlessly exploring rhythm and modern idioms.” - Calum MacDonald, Runrig Norrie "Tago" MacIver is a singer/songwriter from Carloway in the Isle of Lewis and is currently living in Fife after many years away from home. Norrie released his first solo album ‘Danns an Rathaid’ in 2014 which he released on his own record label, Tago Records. He was joined on the album by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including Brian McAlpine, who co-produced the album alongside Norrie. The album features some of Norrie’s own songs, as well as songs he has put his own stamp on. In 2018 Norrie was approached by Paul MacAlindin and the Glasgow Barons to write four new songs based on the history of Govan. This was a great opportunity for Norrie who had always wanted to perform with an orchestra. After the success of the first concert, Norrie went on to write a total of 13 new songs that he performed over 3 concerts with the orchestra. Together, Norrie and the Glasgow Barons recorded an album of all the songs during lockdown which was released in December 2020. During lockdown Norrie kept busy by performing through Facebook every week. This led to him winning “Online Performance” at the MG Alba Trad Music awards in 2021 The support Norrie received from the online shows blew him away and he decided to record a lockdown album for all the fans. This album was created completely by the fans. They chose the songs and album title and the “Lockdown Sessions” was released in November 2020 on Norrie’s own label, Tago Records. From 2016 to 2025 Norrie was the lead singer of Skipinnish and enjoyed headlining festivals and shows with the band all over the UK and Europe. 2024 saw the band play their biggest show at Edinburgh Castle to over 8 thousand fans and and in 2025 Skipinnish played the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow. This turned out to be Norrie's final gig with the band after being let go a few months later as the band, Angus an Andrew, decided to go into 2026 without Norrie and change things around for Skipinnish. 2026 will see the release of a new album for Norrie and his first UK solo tour in March with festival appearances throughout the year!
WINNERS OF THE BBC SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS ‘ALBUM OF THE YEAR’ 2022 & 2017, AND ‘LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR’ 2018 Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples). Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica resulting in a new and exciting sound. Gigging extensively around the UK, they swiftly built a fan base and went on to release their debut album The Elusive Highland Beauty in 2014 to critical acclaim. This album and it’s subsequent tours and festival appearances saw the band winning the Best Up and Coming Act category at the BBC Alba Trad Music awards in 2014. Already renowned for their breath-taking live shows the band began to gain success not just within the U.K but also found themselves beginning to perform at some of the most prestigious European Festivals. Since then, the band have made live appearances at some of the most notable venues and festivals across the U.K, Europe and Australia, including Glastonbury, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Colours of Ostrava and multiple headline sell-outs at Celtic Connections. Mercury prize winning band Alt-J, along with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, found themselves converted to the band’s unique brand of indie folk. Reviews from Rolling Stone Magazine sat alongside folk magazine coverage. Radio features accompanied documentaries and highlights shows on television stations. The band scooped the coveted BBC MG Alba Album of the Year for ‘All We Have is Now’ in 2017 and their latest album, ‘For The Night’, at the end of last year. They were also shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. In 2018, the band also claimed the Live Act of the Year award at the BBC Scots Trad Music Awards, received a nomination for 'Best Group' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
By popular demand, we are buzzing to welcome Project SMOK back to EDF2026! After absolutely blowing the roof off EDF in 2024, the indie-trad trio return to rock the Main Stage once again as part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations 🎉 Made up of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, Project SMOK have built a reputation for pushing boundaries and tearing up expectations blending traditional Scottish and Irish music with bold, contemporary influences to create a sound that’s innovative, explosive and deeply emotive. Fronted by the unmistakable whistle and pipes of BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020 winner Ali Levack, alongside fierce bodhrán grooves and dynamic guitar, Project SMOK deliver high-energy performances that leave crowds wanting more. With over 15 million streams worldwide, their fearless, genre-defying sound has made them one of the most exciting acts on the trad scene today and we can’t wait to see them back where they belong at EDF
VOYAGE The Abba Tribute is an explosive show packed with all your favourite Abba Hits, sensational singing, mesmerising choreography and authentic costumes. As seen on TV, they are one of the most glamorous young Abba Tributes out there bringing back ABBA as they were in their heyday – gorgeously leggy 70s icons! Formerly known as “Abba A Rival” this dynamic Scottish Abba Tribute Band have toured the world including Bora Bora, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Israel and Canada. With a team of West End standard singers and musicians including founder member Leona Marie who has had 3 top 40 hits, supported and sang with many famous names and been in the BGT semi finals.
His voice—unrefined, unpolished, and unforgettable—carries the soul of a wanderer and the bite of experience. Expect songs drenched in the longing of a nomadic heart, rough around the edges, but true to its core. He’s a troubadour channeling the past into present with every riff and chord.
From their earliest days playing at dances and weddings throughout the Highlands, to performing all across the globe with Mànran, Gary and Ewen have become leading figures in the Scottish traditional music scene. Their duo performances have taken them to corners as far-flung as Kazakhstan and Shanghai, not to mention once touring the entire West Coast of the United States in a convertible Mustang… Indeed, it is from these very adventures – plus the musical heritage of their Lochaber upbringing – that their music and stories spring. Born in Spean Bridge, Gary picked up an accordion for the first time at the age of 8 and never looked back. He released his first solo album in 2005 with further albums also released to critical acclaim. Adding more strings to his bow, Gary took over from the legendary Dr Robbie Shepherd MBE in 2016 as host of BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Take the Floor’ and has subsequently added his own Sunday evening requests show, ‘Your Requests with Gary Innes’. Ewen hails from Fort William and was steeped in the traditional music and Gaelic culture of the area from an early age. Starting on the fiddle at five years of age, he subsequently mastered an impressive array of instruments, learning from some true greats of West Highland music, such as Aonghas Grant Snr. Aside from Mànran, Ewen has toured the world with a host of top Scottish and global cross-genre artists including the world-renowned Battlefield Band and World Music pioneers the Afro-Celt Sound System.
Prasgan bring together five of Scotland's most respected traditional musicians. Making their debut at the 2025 Blàs Festival, the band are attracting rave reviews for their live performances. Featuring Allan Henderson (fiddle and piano), Ewen Henderson (fiddle and vocals), Angus Nicholson (pipes and whistle), Andrew MacPherson (percussion and whistle) and Murdo Cameron (guitar) this is a group not to be missed. With years of collective experience in bands like Blazin' Fiddles, the Angus Nicholson Trio, Manran and Daimh, Prasgan are steeped in the Gaelic culture of the West Highlands and Skye and look forward to sharing their music with you.
Saturday
What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock. Three singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’, released in April 2023, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK, Europe and USA, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes.
Rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts. The Tumbling Paddies have grown from strength to strength, particularly in the past two years. It is no surprise that their music is played in many venues throughout the world. Originally starting out in 2014 as a five-piece performing at local weddings and pubs in their beloved County Fermanagh the band has continuously evolved to where they are today. It wasn’t long until Oisin came in on keyboards and the band started to expand on their music gaining more and more followers as they toured. A major turning point was the chance introduction with Manager Andrew Cox after a performance in Belleek, County Fermanagh. Andrew gave the lads the drive and determination to record and perform throughout Ireland and further afield. After a few years of heavy gigging and indeed the band's first album of ten original tracks they have attracted a large group of loyal fans throughout Ireland and further afield. They continue to sell out venues up and down Ireland such as the TF Castlebar and the INEC in Killarney as well as many venues throughout the world having previously toured in Dubai, Germany, Spain, and England. Songwriting and original material is a major part of The Tumbling Paddies. Many of these songs have been hits over the last number of years including 'Pretty Girl' and 'Night on the Town' but the band's major success is 'The Way I Am' which topped the Irish charts for 10 weeks. It is no surprise that the band is in hot demand with their exuberant energy-filled live show. Their mix of Original Material along with many classics brings you one of the best nights of entertainment out there.
Beinn Lee are a six-piece band from Uist in the Outer Hebrides. 2021 saw the release of their anticipated second album DEÒ, following their 2018 debut album OSGARRA. Both were produced by Ross B. Wilson, member of widely popular Scottish band Tide Lines. Described by renowned piper Fred Morrison as “a breath of fresh air”: “the feel of the Uist music runs beautifully throughout and the sensitive vocals and top drawer musicianship add up to one of the most exciting musical prospects I have heard in a long time." Formed in 2013, the band are rooted in the west coast style of traditional music. The collective inheritance of Gaelic song and west coast pipe music of members Micheal Steele, Pàdruig Morrison, Mairi Therese Gilfedder, James Stewart, Anna Black, and Seoras Lewis provide a very strong Gaelic traditional backbone to their music, but their music of contemporary and self-penned tunes and songs are infused with diverse modern influences. The band have performed a wide variety of gigs from the beginning including festivals across Scotland, as well as in France and Belgium. The band have twice supported Skipinnish, including once at the famous Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, as well as supporting Trail West there also in 2023. 2024 has been another busy year with appearances at Skye Live, Tiree Music Festival and Eilean Dorcha Festival, as well as the release of another original song ‘Home Below the Ben’. 2025 will see the realise of album number 3.
Torridon have been making waves across the Scottish music scene, captivating audiences at a string of sold-out gigs across the country including Belladrum, The Gathering, Aden, Heartland, Tunes by The Dunes, Eilean Dorcha Festival and the MacMoray Festivals. Further afield, the band has taken its music to the likes of Italy and France with several successful performances throughout Europe. The release of single “I Wanna Know” in 2025 marked the commencement of the band’s 20th-anniversary celebration and stands as the inaugural single from their eagerly awaited follow-up album to “Break the Chains.” Their Break the Chains album featured the chart-topping “Highland Girl,” which has been streamed over one million times.
The Laurettes are a fiery 5-piece all-female Scottish band turning heads with their powerful fusion of Indie Folk and Celtic Rock. Known for their high-energy performances and unstoppable stage presence, they’ve become festival favourites across the UK — lighting up main stages at Belladrum, HebCelt, TMF and many more. Following the success of their debut album ‘Meet Me at the Mainstage’ recorded at ‘Wee Studio’ in Stornoway, they’ve supported major acts like Jess Glynne, Peat & Diesel, and Skerryvore, earning a reputation for electric live shows that get entire crowds singing, dancing, and geein’ it laldy! Their album tells a tale of The Laurettes’ musical journey so far — blending feel-good party anthems with powerful songs of female strength and solidarity. From Bombay Sapphire shoutouts to ‘Guinness’ toasts after their Guinness Six Nations performances, it’s a high-energy celebration of friendship, freedom, and fierce femininity. Regular performers at New York Tartan Week, The Laurettes bring their infectious spirit and Scottish flair to audiences far and wide. From the roaring chants of “Heave Ho, Techno Viking” to the euphoric energy of the “Dopamine” Dance, their feel-good anthems and crowd-loving charm make them one of the UK’s most exciting emerging live acts.
Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band's distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 amongst multiple other awards and nominations over the past 10 years. Eabhal have released two albums to date, the debut This is How The Ladies Dance in 2018 and the second Aisling, which was released in 2022 and showcased an array of new arrangements and both Gaelic and English songs. The band's focus on kinship and connection to people and land, elevation, journies and language are all reflected in their music and identity. ' Although they all come from different backgrounds and places, each member was immersed in traditional music, and their collective passion for their craft is evident in every song and performance. Current members are Kaitlin Ross (Vocals), Megan MacDonald (Accordion), Nicky Kirk (Guitar), Robbie Greig (Fiddle), and Ewan Duncan (Pipes & Whistle). The band bid farewell to their former members Jamie MacDonald and Hamish Hepburn in 2021/22, with Hamish emigrating to Canada and Jamie off to explore new opportunities. However, they are thrilled to embark on a fresh chapter with Robbie and Ewan. Eabhal's achievements in their career include the successful release and tour of their second album, Aisling, which took them to stunning locations like Glenelg, Ardgour, and Tobermory. Additionally, the band has been fortunate enough to showcase their talents at World Music Asia in Shanghai and perform at various shows in the US in 2018, prior to the pandemic. Eabhal are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead as they gear up for their next chapter. With their third album currently in progress and a fresh lineup, the band is ready to continue its journey and elevate traditional music to new heights.
Hailing from a quaint coastal haven in the heart of Scotland, NATI. has ignited a global phenomenon that's shaking up the music scene. Shedding her former name Natidreddd, she emerges as NATI. NATI. has not only amassed an impressive near 2 million followers across the digital soundscape but has also hit the road, sharing stages with legends like Tidelines, Newton Faulkner, and Simply Red. Those captivating live-streamed shows not only enthralled fans worldwide but also emboldened NATI. to bid farewell to her 9-to-5 job and wholeheartedly embrace her musical destiny. NATI. embarked on a triumphant UK journey, leaving sold-out imprints all across Scotland, with the legendary King Tut's witnessing a lightning-fast sellout show within hours. The pinnacle of her journey was marked by a monumental headline performance at Glasgow's St. Luke's in 2023. NATI. has been crafting a tapestry of creativity, writing heartfelt original compositions. The stage was set for a scorching summer as NATI. headlined festivals and offered glimpses of her debut EP through a series of captivating singles, paving the way for its full release in the heart of October. NATI.'s story stands as a living testament that dreams are more than mere fantasies – they can indeed materialise into reality. Just 3 years ago, NATI. was playing the guitar in her bedroom with the goal of keeping herself entertained during lockdown. Little did she anticipate that she would also bring smiles to the faces of hundreds of thousands of people each week, cultivating a community that adored NATI. not only for her musical talent and dreamy vocals but also for her immense, warm, and inclusive personality that uplifts spirits all around the world.
Hailing from the Isle of Scalpay, award-winning Gaelic singer Emma Scalpay is one of the brightest voices in Scottish traditional music. A double Mòd Gold Medalist, she has won both the Traditional Gold Medal (2021) and the An Comunn Gàidhealach Gold Medal (2023) at the Royal National Mòd, and was named Gaelic Singer of the Year 2024 at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Rooted in her Hebridean heritage, Emma’s performances showcase the beauty and power of Gaelic song - from haunting laments to lively puirt-a-beul.
Isla Scott is a singer-songwriter from the Isle of Harris. At only nineteen she is already making her mark on Gaelic music, composing original songs unlike anything the scene has heard before. She is currently studying Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, specialising in Gaelic song. Highlight performances include competing at the International Pan Celtic Festival, supporting trad bands Dàimh and Heron Valley, self-organising her ‘Hit The Hebrides’ tour, and advocating for the Gaelic language at festivals across Scotland. Isla released her debut EP 'Fadachd' in April 2025, and is currently working on her debut album with Wee Studio Records.
