Music

Initial estimates were based on an event ticketed for 5000 designed to generate £50,000 but the council did factor in a booking fee or VAT.

The band has been reflecting on its journey over the past 10 years as members countdown to national championships.

Inverness councillors will be asked to okay the charge to secure other events after the Highland Games lost £34,000.

You'd have done well to catch up with Belladrum event producer Dougie Brown in the 23 hours run-up to the festival opening its doors on Thursday.

BELLADRUM fans who have yet to land tickets will get the chance to win some this weekend.

'It's a chance to draw a line under lots of things from last year and start again'

Means Monsterfest 'recognised on a national stage'

'Moving and dancing while I play has always just been part of me'

Plus Sound Of Young Scotland's £8000 to make debut album

The band enjoy the camaraderie of playing together

'In between a rigorous gigging schedule, we're also recording'

'We're in a different stage of our musical journey than ... younger bands'

Retro-loving side pushes band forward ...

'I like to keep each instrumental piece I write unpredictable'

'It's great ... seeing the way the tunes go down with new crowds'

The tour has BC Camplight – Brian Christinzio – stopping off at small venues playing solo

Artists including Duncan Chisholm and Julie Fowlis argue it is essential to a child's development and vital for the region's culture.

'Over the tour I’ve been reminded ... how enjoyable and important live music is'

Hundreds of people saw Callum Beattie perform at Inverness Ice Centre last night.

He has managed to capture the hearts of music lovers with his unique sound and heartfelt lyrics, says our reviewer.