Breakout Scottish star Callum Beattie is set to make waves at this year’s Tiree Music Festival (TMF) – six years from his first performance on the festival’s platform for emerging talent, the Elevate Stage.
Singer-songwriter Callum, who has reached staggering heights in his musical career as an independent artist, is the final headliner to be announced for this year’s Inner Hebridean festival. He has, today, been added to the TMF bill alongside a host of Scottish talent.
The Elevate Stage will welcome the brightest lights in pop, indie, folk and trad to play across its three days, with Callum demonstrating the trajectory to stardom that can come from a slot at the festival. Callum has now established himself as one of Scotland’s premiere talents, swapping the streets of Musselburgh for big stages across the UK.
Following in Callum’s footsteps will be Dundonian superstar-in-the-making Ben Walker, stunning young talent Amy Papiransky, social media sensation Jarad Rowan, Lochaber singer songwriter Little Win, energetic trad outfit Heron Valley and up and coming band Culla. Glasgow busking sensation Maria McAveety, and the four-piece Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail will also have TMF crowds on their feet across the weekend.
Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the Elevate Stage will also provide a unique opportunity for selected artists to stage one-off collaborative performances on the festival’s closing day.
Much-loved folk supergroup Mànran will also take to the Big Top on Sunday in their first visit to Tiree in six years, alongside the talented Scott Wood Band, who also join the line up for what is one of the most remote festivals in the world.
The festival’s final day will be an almighty anniversary celebration, with Mànran marking 15 years together, Scott Wood celebrating a decade since the release of his acclaimed album Upsurge, the mighty Trail West reflecting on 15 years of music, and Highland favourites Torridon hitting 20 years together.
The multi-award-winning breachfront event is also set to cement its place as one of Scotland’s top destination festivals, staging a host of truly unique fringe events and activities that allow festivalgoers to unwind, connect with the raw beauty of the landscape and make the most of their time on Tiree.
In a Scottish music festival first, attendees will be able to enjoy a sauna from Spear Sauna situated right on the beachfront, overlooking the Atlantic – with the option to pair this with a cold dip. Sound bath relaxation sessions and seaweed foraging walks also join existing activities such as beach yoga, surf lessons, and tours to Tyree Distillery.
The festival’s 2025 theme – Myths and Legends – will bring the magic and folklore of Tiree to life for visitors, while silent discos, and a kids area with sandpits, slimebaths, tug o’ war and storytelling, will also be on offer. Special film screenings will run across the weekend from Screen Argyll, including a showing of Brave introduced by the voice of the soundtrack herself, Julie Fowlis.
Daniel Gillespie, Artistic Director for Tiree Music Festival, said: “Callum Beattie is the perfect example of why it’s so important to invest in and showcase homegrown talent. TMF is all about providing a platform for independent artists who capture the hearts and imaginations of our audiences and we know how beloved Callum is among Tiree audiences, having risen to incredible heights since his first visit to the island. We’re also excited to bring some unique collaborations, plus a few surprises, to our stages on the festival’s day, completing a packed 2025 line up.
“The wider programme encapsulates and celebrates the rugged beauty of Tiree. This expanded and enhanced fringe programme creates experiences for our audiences that they cannot get anywhere else in Scotland. There are not many places in the world where you can enjoy a seafront sauna, surfing, a distillery tour and go to a music festival all within five square miles of one another!”
Callum Beattie said: “Tiree is one of my favourite places on earth, and it’s the only Scottish festival we are playing this year, before our Hydro show in November. I love it there – great music and great people.”
Acts already announced for TMF’s 13th edition include award-winning songbird Julie Fowlis, Tiree legends Skerryvore, Celtic rockers Skipinnish, folk fusion duo The Laurettes, singer songwriter Kirsteen Harvey, and many more.
Blessed with turquoise seas, white sands and single track roads lined with wild flowers, Tiree is a breathtaking location and the festival is characterised by its intimate feel, friendly atmosphere, community spirit and appreciation for Scottish music, culture and landscape.
TMF 2025 takes place on the Isle of Tiree between Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July 2025. A very small number of remaining tickets are available at www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk, with foot passenger ferry spaces only available via CalMac.
