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Scottish rock legends Runrig, who brought the festival to a close on Saturday night, led the praise for this year’s event which brings a huge economic boost to the islands.

Keyboard player Brian Hurren said: “It was incredible. The crowd was unbelievable. It was so good to hear Runrig’s music played at home, it just comes alive like nowhere else. It was definitely one of the top gigs the band have ever done.”

The 21st HebCelt was the highest grossing festival in terms of sales, with tickets selling faster than at any time before and most shows were fully booked weeks in advance.

The festival also staged more than 70 hours of performances in the main arena, at An Lanntair arts centre in Stornoway and in rural venues in Lewis and Harris – making it the biggest programme ever, while onsite trading hugely increased on last year.

 

 

Hebridean Celtic Festival breaks records

19 July 2016

The Hebridean Celtic Festival came of age in style by smashing all records and enjoying the most successful event in its 21-year history.

An estimated 18,000 tickets were sold - by far the event’s highest audience - as people savoured four days of outstanding music in Stornoway and surrounding communities.