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Beattie brings a close to Rising North night three

17 August 2025 11:53

A musician wearing sunglasses and a dark blazer sings into a microphone on stage, with a blue-lit background.

Callum Beattie closed out the final full night of Rising North festival. Photo: Marvin Smith

SINGER-SONGWRITER Callum Beattie closed out the final full day of Rising North festival at the Clickimin on Saturday night.

The Scottish performer, who will headline Glasgow’s Hydro later this year, was the star attraction as this year’s festival reached its crescendo.

He had a strong contingent of local talent to follow, with home favourites Rack & Ruin, Shipyard Riot and The Deadpans ensuring the crowd were well warmed up for the headline act.

Also on the bill were Glasgow-based band Hound, who boast local singer Zack Manson in their line-up.

The party continued after the Clickimin concert was over with the after-party at Mareel, where DJ Lyall opened for The Plonky’s to play into the small hours.

The festival is being closed out today (Sunday) with a free non-ticketed gig in the Mareel cafe bar, with bands such as Delorean, Just Another Cake Fridge and North Country Fair performing.

A band of seven musicians performs on stage with guitars, a violin, and drums under purple lighting and round pink stage lights.

Rack & Ruin on the main stage on Saturday night. Photo: Marvin Smith

A musician stands on stage, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone under purple and blue stage lights. Drums and other equipment are visible in the background.

Hound’s Zack Manson in action. Photo: Marvin Smith

A band performs live on stage with guitars, drums, and microphones as a large crowd watches under purple and pink stage lighting.

Shipyard Riot impress a full crowd at Clickimin. Photo: Marvin Smith

A musician with long hair wearing a blue bucket hat and a patterned shirt performs on stage under purple lighting.

The Deadpans’ Arthur Nicholson. Photo: Marvin Smith

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