BOWIE: LIVE ON THE LOCH
- Jun 25
- 4 min read
Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has been confirmed to join the line-up for Bowie: Live on the Loch, the two-day charity celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest artists who ever lived.
Reuniting Bowie's historic Glastonbury Band:
Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell
(MORE Special Guests to be Announced)
Plus, Regent Sounds Presents: Earl Slick's Rock n Roll Auction
Tickets - www.bowieliveontheloch.com
Donate to Save The Children HERE
Fresh from performing at the OVO Hydro Arena's FIFA World Cup fanzone in advance of Wednesday's crucial Scotland v Brazil game, Callum will perform an intimate acoustic set at Bowie: Live On the Loch, as well as songs with the legends of Bowie's band, the line-up of greats who backed him for his famous Glastonbury appearance in 2000.
On 7 and 8 November 2026, Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond will host the event, a two-day charity celebration in aid of Save the Children, featuring an extraordinary reunion of Bowie's original band members across two evenings of live performance, rare never-before-seen film footage, an extensive photography exhibition and a world-class dining experience, culminating in a spectacular charity guitar auction and a globally livestreamed concert.
Reflecting on his inclusion in the line-up, Callum Beattie says: "Being asked to play with this band is one of the greatest honours of my life. If it wasn't for Bowie, there's no way I'd be a singer or a songwriter. My dad had a "magic cupboard" that was filled with vinyl and Bowie was at the forefront of that. It's an incredible privilege to share the stage with such legends. I just hope I can do the songs justice."
Beattie, 35, grew up in Musselburgh and has spent the past decade gigging relentlessly to become one of Scotland's most beloved songwriters, an ascent marked by his first arena headline show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro last November. He will perform at Edinburgh Castle in July.
He has released three albums - People Like Us (2020), Vandals (2023) and his latest, Indi - the first on which he has truly found his own voice, drawing on the influence of Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire and The War on Drugs filtered through the life of a working-class Scot. Beattie started busking at the Edinburgh Festival aged 15 and spent eight years playing pubs before moving to London to pursue a record deal. His love of Bowie traces back to his father's record collection, and to a teenage road trip to see The Who at Hyde Park that convinced him music was his life's calling.
The weekend will serve as a powerful continuation of Bowie's philanthropic legacy and his profound connection to Scotland. He had many seminal moments in the country: from the birth of his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, to his legendary 1997 performance at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. The event will coincide with the 60th anniversary of Bowie's first show in Scotland on 3rd April 1965 at the Palais in Dundee as David Bowie & The Buzz, supporting Johnny Kidd & The Pirates.
A Weekend Immersed in the World of Bowie
The celebration begins on Saturday 7 November with an exclusive black-tie gala dinner set within Cameron House, prepared by Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers of Glasgow's renowned Unalome. The centrepiece of the evening will be Regent Sounds Presents: Earl Slick's Rock 'n' Roll Guitar Auction. Hosted by Bowie's longest-serving guitarist and the legendary London guitar shop – the auction will feature a once-in-a-lifetime collection of priceless, signed, collector-grade guitars. Confirmed contributors already include rock legends Peter Frampton and Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), with further names to be announced.
On Sunday, 8 November, a once-in-a-lifetime live show will see Earl Slick joined on stage by past members of David Bowie's band, including Mike Garson, Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell and Gail Ann Dorsey, alongside Callum Beattie and other special guest performers. Woven throughout the weekend's music and storytelling will be a screening of rare, never-before-seen film footage of Bowie and a curated photography exhibition showcasing rare and iconic imagery hosted within Cameron House's cinema and event spaces.
Anchoring Sunday's live performance will be a house band comprising legends who helped define David Bowie's sound across five decades, reuniting the band that played Bowie's historic Glastonbury 2000 headline set, with Callum Beattie joining them on stage.
Bowie: Live on the Loch echoes the historic impact of his 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden – also held in aid of Save the Children – bringing that enduring legacy to one of the world's most breathtaking settings. Cameron House, a celebrated five-star luxury resort set within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, serves as the perfect home for an event of this scale and ambition. Funds for Save the Children will be raised through ticket sales, the charity auction, exclusive event merchandise, live pledge moments and the global livestream. The money raised will help children all around the world, including the UK, providing children with access to vital education, healthcare and protection.
George Graham, Executive Director of Global Impact at Save the Children, says: "With so much instability and uncertainty around the globe, it is an exceptionally challenging and dangerous time to be a child in so many corners of the world. At Save the Children, our only goal is to support children so they can have a safe, happy and healthy childhood. We are deeply grateful to everyone who is honouring David Bowie by backing this star-studded weekend, which will help bring a better future for children here in the UK and around the world."
Will Oakley, Managing Director at Cameron House Resort says: "It is a privilege for Cameron House to host such a landmark cultural event. David Bowie's impact on the global music landscape remains unparalleled, and welcoming his original band members – and now Callum Beattie – to the banks of Loch Lomond is a special prospect for the resort. We look forward to providing a world-class setting for this historic reunion, and we are proud to support Save the Children in continuing Bowie's philanthropic legacy."
Bowie himself was a supporter of Save The Children, famously giving the proceeds of his 50th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1997 to the charity. An all-star cast for the show included Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith, Lou Reed and Billy Corgan.