2017 could be the final Loopallu

the 13th year might be the festival's farewell party

By Scott Williams | Published: Wed 16th Nov 2016

Loopallu 2017

Friday 29th to Saturday 30th September 2017
Ullapool Pier, Ullapool, Cromartyshire, IV26 2UH, Scotland MAP
£88

After 12 years, Loopallu in it's previous format is coming to an end as the festival venue will no longer be made available. The main event will be moving on to Ullapool Pier, Ross and Cromarty, in Scotland. The dates for the 13th year are Friday 29th and Saturday 30th September.

Organisers said, "After 12 fun packed years in this beautiful, remote part of the UK, Loopallu as we know it must come to an end. Loopallu has been a resounding success attracting headliners like Paolo Nutini and Franz Ferdinand as well as introducing little known acts like Mumford and Sons and Jake Bugg. Despite our best efforts to secure another season the festival venue will no longer be made available to us.

"But the show must go on! Thanks to the kindness and support of the Ullapool Harbour Trustees, the main event will be moving on to Ullapool Pier, in turn making it one of the most unusual venues in the UK."

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 18th November at 10am. Prices have not yet been announced.

Organisers add, "Due to the move, the event will be non-camping and the number of tickets available will be restricted, so please don’t leave it too long to decide. Our 13th year might be our farewell party, or if you like the change maybe it’s the start of a new chapter. Only you can decide…

"Whatever the future holds all the team would like to say a big thank you to all who have come over the years. Your support and enthusiasm made the event what it was and what it will hopefully remain."

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