Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will headline Aberdeen’s award-winning music festival True North later this year.
The band, known for their mainly instrumental, guitar-led performances, will take to the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday September 22.
Glasvegas, Magic Numbers and Tracyanne and Danny have also been announced as acts for the festival, which will run from Thursday September 20 to Sunday September 23.
Aberdeen Performing Arts chief executive Jane Spiers said: “The juxtaposition of the sheer sonic force of Mogwai in the elegant setting of His Majesty’s Theatre will be a unique opportunity and promises to be a must-see for fans.
“It is a huge coup for True North to secure this fantastic band to headline our fourth festival”.
This year, True North will also pay tribute to the music of David Bowie by Camille O’Sullivan.
Aberdeen Performing Arts director of programming and creative projects Ben Torrie said: “Camille O’Sullivan is a multi-talented performer. Her connections across the industry will ensure a wonderful line-up of talent to perform with her during this unmissable concert”.
True North aims to celebrate the unique cultural offering of Aberdeen and acts in previous years have included Laura Mvula, King Creosote and Tom Odell.
This year the festival has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2018 Scottish Culture Awards and its home venue, The Lemon Tree, has also been nominated in the Best Performing Arts venue category at the awards.
Tickets will go on sale to general bookers on Thursday and can be bought online at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.
