Inverness Cathedral set to host a series of events as part of the Scotland on Tour arts initiative which will see more than 120 artists set to perform at more than 100 venues across the country
Inverness Cathedral will host six events which are part of a nationwide arts initiative aimed at supporting the recovery of the nation's live music industry.
More than 120 artists set to perform at more than 100 venues across the country and organisers at the Highland venue are pleased to announce that they have been included.
A number of gigs have so far been announced – including Ciaran Ryan Band on June 10 and Ainsley Hamill on June 19 – with the other three yet to be announced.
Scotland on Tour will take place in arts centres, town halls and community venues across Scotland over a 12 month period – until next April.
The project was made possible by £750,000 of Scottish Government backing and will focus on increasing the number of opportunities to showcase and enjoy live music, while bringing exciting acts to the doorstep of city, towns, villages and rural communities.
Lisa Whytock, the director of Active Events which is organising the project, said: “This new initiative is a bold vision for recovery for Scotland’s live music industry and an opportunity for artists, promoters and technical crews to thrive once again.
"The backlog of postponed and cancelled shows over the last two years has made it very difficult for artists to book new concerts and this is where Scotland on Tour comes in, providing much-needed opportunities for exciting acts to showcase their music.
“Gig goers will also have the chance to see the best of Scottish music right on their doorstep. This will be particularly beneficial to underused venues and rural performance spaces where we will be breathing life back into these fantastic settings.”
Culture Minister Neil Gray said: “We’re delighted to support the live music industry with £750,000 to fund the year-long Scotland on Tour initiative to boost the sector’s post-Covid recovery.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for performers and promoters to get back in front of live audiences and for people to back our creative communities by supporting the hundreds of gigs that will take place in venues right across Scotland.”
Matt Hickman, of the band Brownbear which is taking part in the project, said: “I’m really looking forward to getting back out on tour. It’s been a long time coming! It’s great to see support for regional venues and areas that are often left off the touring circuit. This kind of support is essential to those areas especially after the last few years.”
• To find out more visit the Scotland on Tour website.
