Manran’s Gary Innes believes that the “melting pot” that Belladrum is has only helped to lift the reputation of trad music. Sell-out shows at venues like the O2 Academy and the Hydro in Glasgow show that there is huge demand for trad music, which is reflected in the prominence of bands like Manran and Skerryvore on the bill for Bella 2026. • Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival ‘dream’ for Definitely Oasis• Meet two of the main creative minds behind the Highland event“Trad music is growing and growing. “Belladrum, being such a prominent festival in the Highlands, is always a feather in the cap for the band to be at,” he added. “When they’re in the Highlands, they want to experience that and be a part of that, and understand the trad music that we play.