Heartland Festival Secures Scottish Pop Legend Marti Pellow as Headliner

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Heartland Festival organisers have made a significant coup by securing Scottish pop legend Marti Pellow to headline their new Friday night slot. The iconic singer, best known as the frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will top the bill in Pitlochry on June 26 next year. Pellow's addition joins a stellar lineup for the festival's three-day celebration of Scottish music and culture in 2026. The event has quickly grown to become Scotland's third biggest music festival, and a valuable platform for new and established talent.

Key Takeaways:

  • Marti Pellow, former Wet Wet Wet frontman, will headline the new Friday night slot at Heartland Festival in Pitlochry on June 26, 2026.
  • Pellow is one of the iconic voices of British pop, with over 15 million albums and singles sold worldwide.
  • Heartland Festival is Scotland's third biggest music festival, launched in 2024, and will extend to three days for the first time next summer.
  • The festival will feature a lineup of over 10 acts, including Skipinnish, Peat & Diesel, The Skids, Starsailor, Torridon, and others.
  • Heartland Festival generated over £2 million for the local economy, with 16,000 music fans attending the event this summer.
  • Tickets for the Friday night show are available now, priced £39 for adults and £19 for 13-17 year-olds, with under-13s attending for free.
  • Weekend tickets for Saturday and Sunday are also available from the Heartland Festival website.

Statistics:

  • 16,000 music fans attended Heartland Festival this summer.
  • The festival generated over £2 million for the local economy.
  • Wet Wet Wet has sold over 15 million albums and singles worldwide.
  • Marti Pellow's hit single "Love Is All Around" spent 15 weeks at No 1 in 1994.
  • Heartland Festival will feature over 10 acts across three days in 2026.

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