Meet the 2024 Acts at EDF
EDF is set for Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of July this year, promising fabulous musicians, hospitality, friendships, fun and the odd questionable dance move. Tickets are on-sale now! We have collated information on some of the acts, hopefully making it easier for everyone to jump on Spotify and add them to their library. “We have our most ambitious lineup ever for you this year featuring some of the best Scottish talent out there including Tide Lines back for the first time since 2017, our friends from Skerryvore and Mànran, the brilliant Cammy Barnes, The Eves, Project Smok, Valtos and Rob Muir who returns by popular demand alongside our own fantastic Beinn Lee and of course the Live Act of the Year, Trail West!” Scroll below for information on this year’s EDF Acts…
GBX Anthems
Ian Van Dahl
Friday
With accumulated sales reaching millions in singles and albums and tracks on over 100million compilations worldwide, we can say our prodigious dj/producer truly has made his mark on the world of dance music. Born Christophe Chantzis, a classically trained pianist, DJ and multi genre producer, Christoph is the mastermind behind a multitude of projects.
QFX
Friday
QFX band members include Kirk Turnbull (Song writer & Producer), Heather Allan Finnie (vocals) Debbie Hudspeth Duncan (Stage Performer/vocals), Paul Giff (MC), David Goonery (Dancer). The band are joined on stage by Amy Davies, Lauren Black, Niceie Macgowan.
Visit their Instagram and Website
Valtos
Friday
Valtos, comprised of Skye natives Daniel Docherty and Martyn MacDonald. Their music has been described by Folk Radio UK as “like nothing you’ve heard before,” blending influences from electronic and folk music.
Check out their Website.
Beinn Lee
Saturday
Headlining at EDF 2024, this band needs no introduction to everyone in Uist! Hailing from across different islands in Uist, Beinn Lee formed in 2013 and are rooted in the west coast style of traditional music. The collective inheritance of Gaelic song and west coast pipe music of Micheal Steele, Pàdruig Morrison, Mairi Therese Gilfedder, James Stewart, Anna Black, and Seoras Lewis provide a very strong Gaelic traditional backbone to their music. The band have played at festivals across Scotland and Europe and we are extra delighted to have them back again on home soil for this year’s EDF, still buzzing from the show that they put on at last year’s festival.
Described by renowned piper Fred Morrison as “a breath of fresh air”: “the feel of the Uist music runs beautifully throughout the album and the sensitive vocals and top drawer musicianship add up to one of the most exciting musical prospects I have heard in a long time.”
Click onto their website for more information on albums and upcoming gigs.
Dylan MacPhee
Dylan MacPhee is definitely no stranger to a Uist gig… since he stays on Benbecula. We are lucky to regularly have him play across the islands at different hotels and bars. As well as playing on stage at EDF, he also had gigs in Creagorry.
Head to Dylan’s Youtube channel to enjoy some of his music ahead of the festival.
Rob Muir
Singer-songwriter from the West Coast of Scotland, Rob’s combination of pop songs infused with blues and soul display his virtuosic guitar playing and create a sound completely original and unique. His first single- Someone New was realised in 2021.
Find his facebook page here.
Tide Lines
Saturday
Tide Lines are a four-piece folk pop band, formed in the heart and hearth of the Scottish Highlands. Cited in 2023 as one of the leading folk rock groups in Scotland, their musical style has been described as “anthemic, indie-folk”.
Find out more about Tide Lines on their website here.
Skerryvore
Saturday
Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene.
“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” – Folk Radio UK
Head to their website for music, social media links and more.
Mànran
Saturday
Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have spent over 10 years at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene. The multifaceted musical powerhouse have amassed a loyal fanbase worldwide for their oustanding tunes performed on a mixture of traditional and modern instruments, alongside their powerful songs in Gaelic and English.
Check out their website here.
Trail West
Saturday
An explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Islands, Trail West are a band who continue to rise in popularity.
Visit their website here.
