Bands

Tunes by the Dunes are delighted to announce that the following acts will be joining us on 4th & 5th September 2026 and we hope you are as excited as we are to see some of the best live acts in UK music doing what they do best on our stage!

Tide Lines

🎶 TIDELINES – HEADLINING TUNES BY THE DUNES 2026! 🌊✨

Get ready to ride the wave! This summer, the shoreline comes alive as Tidelines takes centre stage at Tunes By The Dunes 2026 — delivering their signature coastal sound, electric energy, and the kind of sunset-soaked vibes only they can create.

We can't wait to welcome them back to our festival once more to headline our amazing 2026 lineup!!!

Whether you’re a long time fan or discovering Tidelines for the first time, this is the festival moment of the year. Grab your friends, get ready to dance and let Tidelines be the soundtrack to your summer!

🌅 Ride the rhythm. Ride the tide.
See you at Tunes By The Dunes 2026! 🎵🌊

The Tumbling PaddiesRapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts, The Tumbling Paddies have gone from local pub gigs in County Fermanagh to selling out major venues across Ireland and beyond. Since forming in 2014, the band has continually evolved, growing their sound and fanbase—helped by the addition of Oisín on keyboards and a key partnership with manager Andrew Cox. Their energy-packed live shows, combined with standout original songs like Pretty Girl, Night on the Town, and their chart-topping hit The Way I Am (No.1 for 10 weeks), have earned them a loyal following worldwide. From Ireland to Dubai, Germany, Spain, and beyond, The Tumbling Paddies continue to captivate audiences with one of the most exciting live experiences around. An unbelievable act to be joining us for their very first time at Tunes By The Dunes 2026!

Trail WestGrab your Trail West head band & t-shirt and welcome them back once again to Tunes By The Dunes to bring you an award winning live show that will blow you away!

An explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Islands, Trail West are a band who continue to rise in popularity from their modest roots as a four-piece West Coast Ceilidh Band to a formidable Live Act worthy of any festival stage.  

In 2025, Trail West celebrated their 15th Anniversary with a run of shows throughout Scotland, including the flagship celebration, Trail West Fest, which consisted of two sell-out shows at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom.

Live Act of the Year 2023 - Scots Trad Music Awards

Cammy Barnes

Get ready, Scotland — the coast is calling!
Cammy Barnes is set to light up the stage at this year’s Tunes By The Dunes, bringing his powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and unmistakable Scottish spirit to one of the country’s most atmospheric music festivals.

🔥 Why You Can’t Miss It

A stirring, emotional live set from one of Scotland’s fastest-rising voices
Beloved hits, raw acoustic moments, and festival-ready anthems
A breathtaking seaside backdrop as Cammy’s music carries across the dunes

📅 Summer 2026
📍 Tunes By The Dunes Festival, Scotland

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or hearing him for the first time, Cammy Barnes is ready to deliver a performance that will stay with you long after the tide rolls out.

Levi HeronLevi Heron is bringing something completely different to the Tunes By The Dunes stage and we can't wait to showcase his unreal talent and energy on our stage! Coming off the back of viral hit ‘The Glen - Levi Heron Edit’ released by Sony’s Robots & Humans label , Levi Heron is continuing to take over with his latest trance inspired anthem ‘It’s Late’ out on New Source Music. DJ/Producer from Isle of Lewis, Scotland, Levi likes to create hard hitting, high energy dance anthems. Levi supported Skippinish at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 27th September 2025 and his popularity continues to grow! With charting success & a Tiktok smash hit in the bag, Levi is in high demand. With strong support from GBX, Ben Nicky and a strong gigging schedule, 2025 has been some year for Levi Heron. Lets hope 2026 will be even more amazing for Levi!

The LaurettesThe Laurettes are a well established Scottish band made up of all female musicians and have been described as a ‘Powerful Indie Folk Fusion band with a Celtic Rock twist.’ The girls are an energetic all female band making big noise around Scotland, the UK and further afield. The Laurettes have frequented the Festivals such as Tiree Music Festival, Islay Whisky Festival, Mull Music Festival and Rally, Doune The Rabbit Hole, Eden, Lindisfarne, Bute Fest, The Edinburgh Fringe and many more. The girls have been sought after support act for numerous well established musicians in the industry such as The View’s own Kyle Falconer, The Hedrons and The Silencers in SWG3, Colonel Mustard and have previously joined Skerryvore and Trail West on stage! They have become well known and cherished for their ‘electric positive vibes’, alongside their energy and ability to get the full crowd involved in their performances.

Beautiful Crazy 'The Luke Combs Collection'Brand NEW for 2026, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet… Luke Combs. Featuring award-winning country singer Noel Boland and a band led by Sarah Jory, the world’s number one female pedal steel guitar player and BCMA Hall of Fame Inductee, Beautiful Crazy features fan favourites including: Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma, Where the Wild Things Are, Fast Car, When It Rains It Pours, She Got the Best of Me, Hurricane and, of course, Beautiful Crazy. Since bursting onto the country scene, the singer-songwriter from North Carolina has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, winning him fans across the world. He has since bagged numerous accolades including 11 CMA and 4 ACM awards, as well as becoming a six times Billboard Music Award winner. With a perfect blend of country and Southern rock, prepare to be lifted by heartfelt lyrics and authentic storytelling through Luke’s songs about all things love, heartbreak and family.

Rollin DronesRollin Drones a dynamic, energetic and largely ridiculous 6-piece bagpipe pop band based in Glasgow, Scotland. They specialise in taking modern songs and infusing them with traditional tunes. Pepper in a chunk of ceilidh and a truckload of personality and you've got yourself a party which they will be bringing to Tunes By The Dunes 2026!!!
They formed in 2015 with world class pipers Mike Farrel and Greg McAllister at the helm, and have been playing festivals and corporate events ever since. We released our first album in 2017 and released their second album 'The Twa Keys' in 2024.

John B's Daughter

Known for their energetic riffs and sharp vocals John B's Daughter are making waves on the Scottish music scene and are ever rising in popularity! The band is a six-piece group from the Highlands featuring lead singer Joanne Ross, Scooty Campbell, Alix Carmichael, Brian Jones, Emms Sutherland, and Pete Mackay

They are known for a mix of original, cathartic song writing and covers, bringing a high-energy live performance. They have had a whirlwind year including performing at the Monaco Grand Prix on a superyacht, attending a songwriting camp with Kyle Falconer of The View and we cant wait to welcome them to our stage at Tunes By The Dunes!

WhiskyThe "Whisky" band from Caithness are a six-piece dance band that play a mix of traditional Scottish, Irish, country, 60s and pop music, often rocking up the crowd as the night progresses. The band is based in Thurso and are a popular local act, often performing at weddings, shows and of course they are regulars at Tunes By The Dunes where they are seasoned veterans on our stage!