Songwriter Callum Beattie to premiere video for new single at Belladrum in support of Mikeysline
Scottish musical sensation and newly appointed ambassador of Mikeysline, Callum Beattie, is due to premiere the video for his new single ‘Something in my eye’ on Saturday evening in support of the Highland mental health and suicide prevention charity.
To be debuted at this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival, a percentage of profits made from sales of the single is set to be generously donated to Mikeysline to help further fund the organisation’s work across the Highlands, Islands and Moray.
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Emily Stokes, CEO of Mikeysline, said: “To say we are incredibly grateful to Callum and his manager Dave, for this unique and truly wonderful act would be an understatement.
“‘Something in my eye’ is a beautiful song that I know will resonate with many people who are feeling the impact of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It touches on so much of what we do day-by-day in our support and we hope it will share the message that it’s ok not to be ok.”
The single’s formal launch date will be late August, but Belladrum attendees are in for a treat with the premiere of the song and accompanying video on Saturday evening at 7.30pm on the Main stage at Belladrum.
Callum Beattie shared: “I am very proud to be an ambassador for Mikeysline and I’m a huge champion of all that they do across the Highlands, Islands and Moray in supporting those who are struggling with mental health.
“This song has been in the works for a while now and I really wanted it to be just right, that’s why my team and I have been working to pull out all the stops to help share the message that you are not alone and it’s ok not to be ok.
“I have often used my songwriting as a way to understand and communicate my own feelings, whether they be happy or sad – the process of putting pen to paper and finding that perfect melody is incredibly therapeutic.”
Callum, alongside manager Dave Rogers, was appointed as a Mikeysline ambassador in March this year, vowing to play his part in championing the organisation’s work across the region, including its most recent ‘Bee the Change’ campaign aimed at challenging the current dialogue and stigmas surrounding mental health and suicide.
Further information on the formal release date of the single will follow.
Since 2015, Mikeysline has offered confidential, non-judgemental support to people of all ages dealing with mental health issues, emotional distress or thoughts of suicide in the Highlands, Islands and Moray.
It does this via a text line service at 07786 207755; WhatsApp at 01463 729000, messenger and via its website and live chat.
The charity also produces a popular podcast, Speaking of Suicide; provides support for businesses; works closely with teachers and pupils in schools across the north of Scotland; and offers face-to-face support in Hives across the region – at its Inverness headquarters, and in Alness, Nairn, Tain, Balintore, Portmahomack, Thurso and shortly also in Elgin.
Here, service users can engage in one-to-one support, or at some venues join in group sessions for adults, men, families and young people.
For more information, visit www.mikeysline.co.uk – or find Mikeysline on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.
