FOLK rock legends Levellers and Abba tribute band Björn Again have been confirmed as headline acts on the Holmsgarth stage, as part of this year’s Tall Ships Race visit to Lerwick.
Other music highlights during the four day maritime event are Phil Cunningham and Shetland’s own Aly Bain, Eat Dr Ape, Stagger Rat, Rock Salt and Nails, Fiddlers Bid, Catriona Macdonald as well as Oscar Charlie.
After the huge success of 1999, Shetland will host the tall ships this July for the second time
Brighton band Levellers is renowned as one of the best live festival acts around and will make their Shetland debut on Friday 22 July as part of their Levelling The Land Tour of 2011.
Björn Again is an internationally acclaimed show which celebrates the hits of the massively successful Swedish pop band Abba. Björn Again will hit the Holmsgarth stage on Saturday 23 July.
Fiona Dally, project manager of The Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick, said: “We’re delighted to announce Levellers and Björn Again as headliners for this summer’s event.
“The Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick will be a fantastic opportunity for our many visitors to experience the hospitality of the Islands as well as acting as a fantastic showcase for all Shetland has to offer.
“This year we hope to attract large numbers of spectators to enjoy the celebrations as well as enjoy some of the most beautiful landscape and scenery Scotland has to offer.”
Tickets go on general sale at the beginning of March.
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