WITH the easing of Covid restrictions, a Scottish music event is due to return around the theme of freedom of expression, diversity and community.
Aberdeen Performing Arts’ festival, True North, will return on September 23 for a weekend of live music and free events, boasting an inspirational and vibrant line-up of shows and Fringe events across the city.
True North’s theme will be based on the theme of Rise Up as it prepares to welcome back audiences to the Music Hall, Lemon Tree and His Majesty’s Theatre for the first time since March 2020.
American singer songwriter and former Czars frontman John Grant will headline True North at the Music Hall on the Saturday evening. Grammy and MOBO award-winning star Corinne Bailey Rae will close the festival on Sunday with a specially curated concert.
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