Gallery: Ash caps off busy day of live music at Rising North

AS THIS gallery of photos show, music fans enjoyed a feast of live performances on Saturday at the Rising North festival.

Northern Irish rockers Ash headlined the Clickimin with a more than able support cast which included local leading lights The Revellers and First Foot Soldiers.

Ash have achieved two number one albums in the UK and are well known for tracks like Girl from Mars and Shining Light.

Earlier in the day an all-ages event took place across the Clickimin’s main room and bowls hall, with acts such as Ten Tonne Dozer, Rack n Ruin and No Sweat on the line-up.

Thanks to Marvin Smith for these photos from Saturday evening.

The festival finished up with a free gig in the Mareel cafe/bar this afternoon, with the Dead Pans topping the line-up.

Ash headlined Saturday night of Rising North 2026. Photo: Marvin Smith

Ash headlined Saturday night of Rising North 2026. Photo: Marvin Smith

First Foot Soldiers wow at the Clickimin on Saturday night. Photo: Marvin Smith

First Foot Soldiers wow at the Clickimin on Saturday night. Photo: Marvin Smith

The Black 8’s perform at Rising North 2026. Photo: Marvin Smith

The Black 8’s perform at Rising North 2026. Photo: Marvin Smith

Homegrown favourites Revellers on stage. Photo: Marvin Smith

Homegrown favourites Revellers on stage. Photo: Marvin Smith

Orkney thrashers Chugg at Clickimin. Photo: Marvin Smith

Orkney thrashers Chugg at Clickimin. Photo: Marvin Smith