The Belladrum Tartan Heart festival has landed Franz Ferdinand as a headliner for 2017.
The band, who haven’t let the departure of influential guitarist Nick McCarthy detract from work on a new album, play Beauly in the Highlands along with KT Tunstall and fellow headliners Sister Sledge. It takes place between August 3rd-5th. “This is the first time Franz Ferdinand has played Bella and we are totally delighted to welcome them to our stage,” promoter Joe Gibbs said.
“I couldn’t think of a better act to close out the festival.”
“And we are thrilled to be welcoming KT back. She played Bella before as an unannounced special guest but we are pleased to have properly on the bill this time.”
Since leaving, Nick McCarthy has started a musical project with his wife Manuela Gernede, entitled Manuela.