The Lighthouse Live Stage
Friday 1st August
CERA IMPALA
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.30PM-1PM
Cera’s whiskey-honeyed voice takes intimately crafted pieces to another time and place, one of dreams and magic, as sensual as they are savage.
KC & THE MOONLIGHTERS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.30PM-2.00PM
Locally formed five piece band with great mix of elective covers and strong vocals.
TAYUS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.00PM-3.40PM
Tayus, the collaborative duo of Alasdair O’May and Mike K Smith, craft immersive soundscapes for unseen vistas with Alasdair weaving audio stems from his collection of synths, and Mike sculpting them into evocative tracks that transport listeners out of this world.
FRBH RECORDINGS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.40PM-5.00PM
FRBH Recordings will play a mixture of tunes both old and new.
DJ STEVE AUSTIN
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.00PM-8.00PM
Saturday 2nd August
TRUMBERBONE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.00PM-12.20PM
A carnival band featuring young musicians from all over East Lothian, playing big beats and sunny tunes on brass and drums – bring your dancing shoes!
ALAS DE LIONA
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.20PM-1.45PM
Echoing a vocal lineage from Joni Mitchell to Phoebe Bridgers, Alas has a dreamlike, deep and thoughtful song writing sensibility.
SARAH/SHAUN
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.30PM-3.00PM
Sarah/Shaun are Scottish music scene’s cream of the cool… buzzy drum beats, high distant chimes, and heavenly electronic for a very ethereal atmosphere.
HEADSPIN DJS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.15PM-8.00PM
Headspin DJs – Allan Dunbar & Steve Austin step up with the party vibes.
Sunday 3rd August
KULEEANGEE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.00PM-1.30PM
Formed by Duncan Grant and Keshav Kanabar, KuleeAngee is the cumulation of two friends from different areas of Scotland. Keshav from South Glasgow and Duncan from suburban Edinburgh, their extensive music taste, years of gigging in various projects and producing music for others. KuleeAngee’s sound draws on traditional songwriting as much as electronic/dance music with the intention of moving bodies in sweaty clubs and getting people on shoulders at festivals.
KAI REESU
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.30PM-4.00PM
Blending elements of hip hop, neo-soul, psychedelic rock and old skool fusion, with a core rhythm section and a revolving door of other luminaries of the Scottish scene, Kai Reesu is a nu-jazz & hip hop ensemble from Glasgow.
TEELIS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.15PM-7.30PM
Local DJ spinning an all vinyl funk and disco set.
Monday 4th August
EASTWAVE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.00PM-12.30PM
East Lothian based up-and-coming band. You don’t hear us, you feel us.
THORNE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.40PM-4.00PM
Dunbar 5-piece band inspired by Sum 41 and Green Day, working on their originals.
MAGNITUDE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.00PM-5.20PM
A young dynamic band from North Berwick that play a variety of genres. Presented by ELJam.
BLACK DIAMONDS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.40PM-6.00PM
5-piece pop rock from Prestonpans with Ilianna Russell on vocals, Phoebe Hunter on bass, Lucy Thomson on drums, Blair Greens on lead guitar and Michael Greig on rhythm guitar and piano. Presented by ELJam.
Tuesday 5th August
NORTH BERWICK JAZZ CLUB
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.30PM-1.00PM
North Berwick Jazz Club is a thriving hub for Jazz enthusiasts from all over East Lothian. The monthly Jam Sessions bring players and vocalists together to enjoy performing their favourite jazz numbers.
VEGA
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.45PM-3.05PM
An up-and-coming local band from Dunbar, influenced by an array of rock and indie bands from the 90’s and 2000’s like Pixies, Weezer and Blur. Presented by ELJam.
24KMAXXY
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.15PM-3.30PM
24KMaxxy is a genre blurring artist, whose music fuses rap, POP, R&B and electronic energy into an emotionally charged, ever evolving sound with vulnerable verses, explosive hooks and club-ready beats. Presented by ELJam.
THE MELOPHILES
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.40PM-4.00PM
An all girl indie band from Dunbar, with Evie on vocals, Erin on rhythm guitar, Elsie on lead guitar and Xanthe on drums. Taking inspiration from bands such as Franz Ferdinand, Blur and Supergrass, the girls will be taking to the stage for their first festival gig after only being together a few months. Presented by ELJam.
Wednesday 6th August
THE REFERRALS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
11.30PM-12.00PM
The Referrals are a band formed in 2022 through the Stepping Out Mental Health Project’s music group. Brought together by a shared love of music and mutual support, the group began as a way to build confidence and explore songwriting. Now, they perform live simply for the joy of it – spreading positivity and aiming to lift the spirits of everyone in the audience.
ELINOR EVANS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.00PM-2.30PM
Elinor Evans is a clarsach player based in Edinburgh. Born in Scotland to Welsh parents, she is a hybrid of two Celtic cultures. Elinor has won several international competitions as a performer and composer and is the only Scottish harpist to win the prestigious Trophee de Camac, Lorient and appears regularly at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. She teaches Clarsach and fiddle and believes passionately that music should be accessible to all.
BLIZZARD
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4.40PM-5.00PM
Local S3 pupils bring sharp indie-rock sounds to the stage in their first ever festival gig since forming in February. Presented by ELJam.
DICTATOR
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.15PM-7.00PM
Meet Dictator. Hip hop beats, funk, jazz and indie collide to create one of Scotland’s most fiercely original bands, who’ve already been called up to support Young Fathers. Since forming in 2019, the West Lothian four piece consisting of vocalist Michael Campbell, guitarist Zach Tarimo Goodhur, bassist Joe Murty, and drummer Allan Ramsay have consistently defied expectations of what a guitar band should be, unafraid to experiment and push their sound into exciting new territories, without ever taking themselves too seriously.
Thursday 7th August
TWO TONE DOG
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.15PM-12.45PM
Two Tone Dog is local singer/songwriter George Neill on guitar and vocals, with band-mate Nick Cook on keyboards and backing vocals. Their original music crosses multiple styles, but is broadly in the indie-folk category, with strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
KENNY HERBERT
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4.00PM-5.00PM
KennyHerbert is an Edinburgh Songwriter/Musician who has been working on the music scene for many years having been inspired throughout his life by the music of The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Stephen Bishop, James Taylor, Don McLean and Gallagher & Lyle. Along with his solo writing Kenny has co-written with various writers including his good friend ‘Pilots’ David Paton who produced and played on a number of his Albums. Keeping his music as honest as possible with timeless melodies and story lyrics creatively written.
JONNY WILLIAMS & THE BARE ROOTS BAND
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.00PM-6.45PM
North Berwick based singer songwriter Jonny, with a knack for crafting original songs that blend roots, rock and Americana. Backed by a talented band on guitars, fiddle and keys – expect heartfelt, down-to-earth sound with real storytelling at its core.
RHYS HEAVEN
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
7.00PM-7.30PM
With an unforgettable voice and captivating stage persona, recently performing and writing with the likes of Kyle Falconer and Justin Hawkins, Rhys Heaven is an up and coming showstopper that cannot be missed!
Friday 8th August
TITLE OF YOUR MIXTAPE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.30PM-1.00PM
CASPAR
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.30PM-4.00PM
Caspar returns for his fourth year at Fringe By The Sea, bringing fresh, laid-back, feel-good vibes.
FIRST LADY
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.00PM-6.30PM and 7.00PM-7.30PM
First Lady, the band from Glasgow with their Caledonian Soul. Blending Jazz-Funk with Art-Rock, electrifying guitars and soaring saxophones, a thumping bass with explosive drums, the band groove around a Rhodes piano. The funk group have amassed thousands of streams in their first year of releases, while the electric live performances have led them to Glasgow’s very own, King Tuts”.
Saturday 9th August
LAURA SILVERSTONE
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.30PM-1.30PM
Laura Silverstone combines modern folk textures with rock, soul and jazz, and anything else at hand, creating her own distinct, unmissable blend. This, together with the force of her soulful vocals and powerful stage presence, has made her a must-see act.
JAMES EMMANUEL
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.00PM-4.00PM
James’ music is rooted in life’s simple truths—family, resilience, and the power of community. Wise beyond his years, he brings authenticity to each performance, filling rooms with a joy and presence that reflect his 10,000 hours of dedication to his craft.
CHRIS ASTROJAZZ DJ
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.00PM-8.00PM
Edinburgh-based curator, promoter and selector of diverse club sounds from jazz to electronic via funk, afrobeat, disco, dub and beyond.
Sunday 10th August
KAISER MATT
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
11.00AM-12.00PM
Sescot Radio DJ Matt plays from original 45s with wild beat, R’n’B, soul, and instrumentals you can shimmy, shake and twist along to.
DARA DUBH
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4.00PM-5.00PM
With the harp as her trusted companion, Dara pulls influence from the variety of musical styles that have surrounded her musical journey thus far to create a blend of genres. As a versatile artist, Dara Dubh has captivated audiences in intimate acoustic settings and electrifying live performances alike. Dara’s song writing explores her personal experiences of the world with emotive and heartfelt lyricism, which resonates with a wide array of listeners. Challenging the idea of an instrument often associated with traditional music. The harp has found new life in Dara’s hands as she pushes the boundaries of its capabilities, infusing indie-pop sensibilities with her authentic vocals.”
WEE SARA & THE TEXANS
LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.15PM-7.00PM
Over the past year, Wee Sara and the Texans have been blazing all over Scotland! With rip roaring vocals, soaring sax, swing guitar and a back beat to get you grooving, get ready for a roots showdown full of energy and sass. With original songs from their album Running From the Noose and old time jivers, it’s a show you don’t want to miss!