Connect Music Festival Edinburgh Tickets - Royal Highland Centre

Connect Music Festival with Raye, Boygenius, and more

Aug 27, 2023 at 12:00 and 13:00 · Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

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Public Service Broadcasting

9 concerts

Public Service Broadcasting, led by J. Willgoose, Esq., from the UK, merges cinematic rock with historical themes, famous for albums like The Race For Space. Known for collaborations with artists like Kate Stables, their work, often featuring archival sounds, celebrates human spirit through innovative storytelling.

Arab Strap

5 concerts

Arab Strap, born in Scotland, is known for candid narratives in a thick Scottish brogue, blending drum machines and sparse guitars. A key part of Glasgow's scene, they gained acclaim in the '90s and 2000s. The duo, Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, evolved from the somber *Philophobia* to more polished works like *The Red Thread*. After solo successes, they reunited for the album *As Days Get Dark* in 2021.

Beth Orton

1 concert

English singer-songwriter Beth Orton, known for her emotive, dream-like folk style, earned acclaim for her self-produced 2022 album *Weather Alive*, collaborating with top musicians.

Wunderhorse

16 concerts

Wunderhorse, a British guitar band led by Jacob Slater, blend vivid songwriting with visceral live shows. They've toured with Fontaines D.C. and Sam Fender.

The Lightning Seeds

14 concerts

Liverpool-born Ian Broudie, known for The Lightning Seeds, crafted hits like Pure, The Life of Riley, and Three Lions. His style blends pop rock with introspective lyrics. Broudie's album See You in The Stars features collaborations with Terry Hall and James Skelly, showcasing his songwriting finesse. Known for his production skills, Broudie's work continues with tracks like Sunshine, embodying resilience and optimism.