Pretenders, Primal Scream And Spiritualized Confirmed For Inaugural Midnight Sun Weekender
Monday, 12 December 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
The first acts have been announced for the inaugural Midnight Sun Weekender.
The three-day event will take place within the grounds of Lews Castle on the remote Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland between May 25 and 27.
Among the first acts confirmed for the festival, which will be the first completely powered by green energy sources, are Pretenders, Primal Scream (pictured), Ocean Colour Scene, Spiritualized, Edwyn Collins, Public Service Broadcasting, and Honeyblood, among others. Midnight Sun Weekender co-founder, Charlie Clark said:
"The Midnight Sun Weekender will be the first ever major pop and rock Festival to be held in the Western Isles. It will be held, annually, on Lews Castle Green, the iconic setting in front of Lews Castle and overlooking Stornoway Harbour."
Head below for further details and the latest line-up additions.
What? A three-day event hosting internationally recognised acts from various genres at one of the most idyllic locations in the UK.
Where? Lews Castle, Island Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
When? May 25 - May 27, 2023.
Who? The first acts announced for the line-up include Thursday headliners Pretenders, as well as Primal Scream, who top the bill on Friday. Other big names include Spiritualized, Ocean Colour Scene, Public Service Broadcasting, Edwyn Collins, Honeyblood, Ado Matheson, Izzie Yardley, The Joshua Hotel, and The Choir, with many more bands still to come.
Tickets? Tickets go on general sale at 10am on December 16.
Midnight Sun Weekender Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu May 25 2023 - STORNOWAY Lewis Castle
Fri May 26 2023 - STORNOWAY Lewis Castle
Sat May 27 2023 - STORNOWAY Lewis Castle
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