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Van Morrison to headline Hebridean Celtic Festival     13/2/13

The legendary Van Morrison is to headline the Hebridean Celtic Festival this summer.

Morrison, who last played the festival eight years ago, said: “My music has been influenced by the Celtic tradition and I find it inspiring to go back to the places where that tradition is still strong.

“My visit to HebCelt in 2005 is one I remember with great fondness and I have wanted to return to the islands for some time.  

“So I am delighted to be able to take up the invitation this year and look forward to playing at this festival which is so highly regarded among musicians.”

Morrison was born in Belfast in 1945 and was raised on music from his father’s eclectic record collection of blues, country and gospel songs.

After early success with the group Them he became an internationally acclaimed solo singer and songwriter with hits including Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance and Tupelo Honey.

His list of awards and accolades include an OBE, six Grammys, a Brit and an Ivor Novello, as well as honorary doctorates from Belfast Queens and Ulster universities, entry into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the French Ordres Des Artes Et Des Lettres.