Traditional band Skipinnish announce headline gig in Inverness next summer

Skippinish have announced they will return to Inverness in July 2020

Following the huge success of their 20th anniversary show in the Highland capital this summer they are now set to return to the Big Top Tent in Bught Park on Saturday, July 4 next year.

LCC Live is bringing the Scottish Celtic band back to Inverness where they will be joined by special guests including the renowned Scottish rock band Big Country and Peat & Diesel, the up and coming band from Stornoway. Gates will open at 3pm.

Formed in 1999, the last few years have seen Skipinnish rocket to the very top of the Celtic music scene and their mix of chart-topping songs and powering tune sets is continuing to attract new fans at an astounding rate.

Their Inverness gig last year, was their biggest to date, playing to 4500 fans.

Band co-founder, Angus MacPhail, said: "We had such an amazing show in Inverness in July.

"Performing a concert of that size in the Highland capital was a dream come true.

"We can’t wait to return, and this time headline the Saturday night in the Big Top at Bught Park. Come and join us and sing your hearts out and go wild!"

This is the first music event for 2020 to be confirmed by LCC Live, the biggest producer of live music events in Inverness and the north of Scotland.

Carlie Davidson of LCC Live, said: "We had such a great weekend of live music in the Big Top Tent last year, that we’re delighted to be bringing it back in 2020.

"Skipinnish were out of this world when they performed this summer, and their fans had the most amazing night. We’re looking forward to welcoming Big Country and Peat & Diesel too – we’re planning a great summer of live music!"

Tickets for Skipinnish go on sale on Friday at 9am from Ticketline (www.ticketline.co.uk; 0844 888 9991) and in person from Cafferys, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness.

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