CHRIS YENDELL

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12pm-1pm

Indie-folk singer songwriter whose raw and immediately engaging vocals sit above intricate and full-bodied guitar work. His music has been described as ‘Bursting with talent and energy’ by Dave Rowntree (Blur).

NORTH SHORE

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4pm-4.45pm

Local covers band playing a mix of classic favourites and modern hits. With feel-good songs, high energy, and a crowd-pleasing setlist, they bring the music you know and love to every stage.

EZ STREET

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5pm-8pm

EzStreet, the Edinburgh party collective known for packing out venues and delivering standout festival moments, brings its resident DJ crew to the Lighthouse Stage. Clem, Jardine, Sally Swan & Sweeney lead an evening built for big energy.

LOS CHICHANOS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12pm-2pm

Wild syncopated Latin rhythms, surf-inspired guitar, tropical psychedelic vibes – Los Chichanos bring the 60’s and 70’s Latin American sounds to life. Mixing different genres such as cumbia, salsa, chicha and carimbó, the multicultural band have created their own style with passion and authenticity. Be ready to dance non-stop!

POST COAL PROM QUEEN

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.15pm-3pm

Post Coal Prom Queen crafts an eclectic, unmistakable sound built from retrofuturistic synths, electronic beats, distorted guitars and ethereal vocals. Critically acclaimed releases have firmly positioned PCPQ as one of Scotland’s most ambitious and exciting acts.

STEVE AUSTIN

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5pm-6.30pm

FBTS fave DJ Steve Austin brings us masterful grooves and tunes to make you move.

MISTER SMITH

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.30pm-8pm

MisterSmith is the founder of Leithienda and a DJ with over 30 years behind the decks. Growing up through Scotland’s iconic rave era, he’s built a reputation for feel-good house music, timeless dancefloor classics and bringing people together through music. His passion for authentic club culture continues to shape every Leithienda event.

HALLO NICE

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.15pm-2.45pm

ABBA goes ska, FLEETWOOD MAC becomes the JAM and Mash-Ups Galore.

NIAMH MORRIS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3pm-3.30pm

Alternative pop singer-songwriter from Bellshill. Known for her relatable lyrics and emotive performances, she has toured across the UK, playing at iconic venues such as The Cavern Club, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, and SWG3 Galvanizers. Following the sold-out launch of her debut EP, Niamh is now preparing for the release of her highly anticipated second EP, Lucky Stars, arriving on 14th August 2026.

ELINOR EVANS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4pm-4.30pm

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.

WAVE OF THE FLOOD

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
7pm-7.30pm

Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter-ego of Scottish singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan.She recently marked the launch of her debut album FortyFive – the culmination of an ambitiousproject that saw her release one single every month for a year, celebrating both the enduringart of the 45rpm record and her own 45th year.Blending heartfelt storytelling with evocative melodies, her music is rooted in warmth andhonesty. With folk guitar and double bass at its musical core, each song unfolds like a quietconversation drawing listeners into a world of love, loss, longing and hope.With the album produced by acclaimed folk musician Kris Drever, Wave Of The Flood willresonate with fans of contemporary folk and singer-songwriter traditions alike.

LOTAS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
11.45am-12.15pm

Six-piece band from Portobello creating original, genre‑merging music that blends jazz, rock and funk. With saxophone, drums, bass, guitar and keys driving their sound, this all‑ages act brings fresh energy and musicianship to the stage.

NORTH BERWICK JAZZ CLUB

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2-3pm

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.

THE REIVERS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5-6pm

Reivers make music to hurt your ears and pollute your brain. (if you could even call it ‘music’)

24K MAXXY

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.35PM

24kMaxxy is redefining modern music with genre-blending creativity, infectious melodies, and fearless artistry. From emotional anthems to futuristic hits, he continues pushing boundaries while building his own superstar legacy. Part of Wavelength Sound & Seen.

THE JANITORS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12pm-12.30pm

A group of diversely inspired musicians coming together to create a cohesive sound. Led by Holly’s vocals and backed up by Will and Tommy’s various musical talents. Taking you on a musical journey from Billy Joel to Olivia Dean

SIXTEEN AGAIN

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.30pm-3pm

Tranent‑based girl band drawing inspiration from acts like Wunderhorse and The Cardigans. After two years of playing together, the group returns to Fringe by the Sea for a second year, bringing sharp indie attitude and a sound that keeps growing louder.

CAT & ORLA

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.15pm-5.40pm

Cat & Orla are an East Lothian/Edinburgh singer‑songwriter duo who started performing together in April. Their summer shows highlight a fast‑growing musical connection and a collaboration full of energy.

VEGA

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.55pm-6.15pm

Formed in Dunbar, born from punk, VEGA face forward with youthful defiance. Strong female energy holds the stage, throwing out soaring raw vocals, gritty and cool guitar, driving drums and punchy bass lines, which gets into your head.

CHEF

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.25pm-7pm

Chef is the musical alias of Lewis Wilson-Palmer, a singer songwriter from Edinburgh that performs both solo and with a band. With influences from Big Thief, Paolo Nutini and MJ Lenderman, Chef offers a unique style of indie folk music. This year at Fringe by The Sea, Chef will perform with his full band.

BLACK DIAMONDS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12-12.30pm

Black Diamonds is a five‑piece band from Prestonpans, East Lothian. A tight‑knit group on and off stage, the band brings chemistry, drive and a shared love of making music together.

JESSICA MAGPIE

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.30-1.50pm

Jessica Magpie brings sorrows, joys, silver, and gold to the stage, joined by a sensational band in a performance long awaited and truly unforgettable.

STEPPIN’ OUT

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3.30-4pm

The Referrals are a band made up of staff and members of Stepping Out Mental Health Project. Formed through a shared love of music, the group has grown from weekly Thursday sessions into a live act, proving that music, friendship and support can take you from the couch to the stage.

KC & THE MOONLIGHTERS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.30-7pm

Performing an eclectic music collection of great covers with strong vocal lead.

FAIR WEATHER SON

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
7.15-7.45pm

Fair Weather Son (Mark Ellis) is a North Berwick based singer, producer and published songwriter who has been writing and performing for over 20 years. Drawing his influences from Wilco, Pulp, Blur, Grandaddy and many more, Fair Weather Son delivers songwriting charm and an indie/alt country sound that is timeless.

NORTHERN FICTION

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
8-8.30pm

Northern Fiction are a four-piece indie rock band from North Berwick and Edinburgh, blending soaring choruses, intricate guitar riffs and a powerful rhythm section with influences including The Stone Roses, Teenage Fanclub, Doves and The Cure.

HARKNESS AND THE DARKNESS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12-12.25pm

Harkness and The Darkness unite guitarist Ellis, drummer William and bassist Ryan in a powerhouse trio delivering explosive covers inspired by Black Sabbath, TOOL and The Smashing Pumpkins.

THE WATTS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
3-3.45pm

Originally from Dunbar, The Watts are a Alternative Rock Band with a powerful and yet insightful sound who have expanded their reach across Scotland.

Featuring Blair Randall on Bass, Avery Dawson on Vocals, Sam Moffat on Drums and Struan Bewsey on Guitar.

WAVERLEY.

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6.30-7pm

Since coming together only a few short years ago, waverley. (winners of Best Live Act at the SAMAs) have cemented themselves as one of Scotland’s most eclectic new bands.

BLIZZARD

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
12.25-1pm

Back for their second shot at the Lighthouse Stage, these local S4 pupils deliver punchy indie-rock sounds.

PICTURE THE SCENE

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.15-2pm

Picture The Scene channel dance‑punk and garage‑rock into a swaggering new sound. After the explosive single “Enough”, the duo followed with “All She Wrote”, their darkest and most compelling track so far.

NXNW

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
4-5.30pm

North by North West is a collaborative youth music project between Granton Youth and Tinderbox Collective, showcasing some of the best young talent in Edinburgh.

DJ TEELIS

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.30-7pm

Vinyl DJ Teelis is back on the Lighthouse Live Stage for the 3rd year and will be getting the Friday night party started with plenty of disco, edits and house.

MIWA NAGATO-APTHORP

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1-1.45pm

Miwa Nagato-Apthorp is a Singer-Songwriter based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. Her songwriting practice draws on folk traditions to explore multicultural understandings of history, climate, gender and home. She has performed at John McCusker’s Southside of the Tracks, Celtic Connections, Edinburgh Tradfest and opened for Eddi Reader and Rachael Sermanni. Miwa was recently Musician in Residence at Alchemy Film & Arts and Connecting Threads where she developed new music exploring lesser-known histories and perspectives of the Scottish Borders and beyond. Her debut EP, Noren, was released in March 2025 and she was awarded “Best
Acoustic at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

GLASS CHEQUES

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
2.15-3pm

In an age where ‘virality at any cost’ dominates the current musical landscape, Glass Cheques, the Glasgow-based duo of Jamie Keenan and Darren McCaughey, keep it simple, prioritising sound over spectacle. From nods to fellow Scots, Teenage Fanclub and Mogwai, the duo’s concise and honest songwriting stands out as a breath of fresh air in today’s musical climate. Fresh from touring with Edwyn Collins, and with their debut headline dates selling out weeks in advance Glass Cheques are proving that genuine connection with an audience still matters. Their live performances are a testament to their craft: raw, emotive, and impossible to ignore. As they gear up for the release of their debut EP, the band continue to carve out a space for thoughtful, melody-driven rock that resonates far beyond Glasgow’s city limits.

HEADSPIN DJs

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5-7.30pm

Headspin DJs take the controls with the finest funk, hip-hop, house and electro beats, teased and tweaked for your pleasure.

KAISER MATT

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
1.15-2.15pm

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.

TEENY TINY BIG BAND

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
5.30-6pm

Size isn’t everything! We may be small but we pack a big band punch. Joyful, uplifting and unusual, we bring a fresh take on classic and popular songs.

BARE ROOTS BAND

LIGHTHOUSE LIVE
6-7pm

A return to the lighthouse stage for North Berwick’s Jonny and the ‘Bare Roots Band” after a storming set last year. Featuring the brilliant fiddle playing of Cameron Henderson, original songs full of energy and hooks! Check out Jonny’s New ’Northern Moon E.P.’