THE Scottish band Texas have been announced as the headliner of Edinburgh’s upcoming Hogmanay celebrations.
Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri announced the news during the band’s sold-out show at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday night.
Texas are set to be joined by special guest Callum Beattie on December 31 with comedian Susie McCabe undertaking hosting duties for the annual Concert in the Gardens.
It makes Texas the first band to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations three times, with their last appearance coming nearly 20 years ago in 2005.
“We can’t wait to play here for a third time,” said Spiteri.
“So get on your glad rags and let’s party for the New Year.”
Edinburgh-born Beattie said he couldn’t believe he was playing on the same line-up as Texas.
He added: “In just a few years I’ve gone from selling 30 tickets, to sold out shows including three sold out Barrowlands and two sold out Usher Halls, but being asked to play the Concert in the Gardens at Hogmanay is without a doubt the greatest highlight of my career so far, and to be doing it with Sharleen and the guys just makes it even sweeter.
“I can’t believe it!”
The concert will happen alongside Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party, which is set to welcome 45,000 people to the city centre to ring in the New Year.
"The capital’s Hogmanay celebration is not only an Edinburgh tradition – it’s world renowned,” said Val Walker, culture and communities convener for City of Edinburgh Council.
"It will be wonderful to welcome back the iconic Texas performing a career-spanning set.
“With Edinburgh’s own Callum Beattie joining them as a special guest, I’m delighted that this year's Concert in the Gardens has such a strong Scottish line up.
“It promises to be a fantastic party to welcome 2025, where gig-goers will have unequalled views of midnight fireworks over Edinburgh Castle.
“Edinburgh will continue to be THE place to welcome in the new year and I look forward to the full Hogmanay programme being unveiled.”
