Free Concerts
Since 1997, Northsound has held free music concerts in Aberdeen almost bi-annually. Northsound delivered its first major outdoor event when the Tall Ships arrived in Aberdeen, which called Free at the Quay. Following its success, Free 2000 was staged at the Queen’s Links at Aberdeen Beach followed by Free at the Dee at Duthie Park. Due to the massive numbers attending these events, Northsound decided to move the event to Hazlehead Park and the event was renamed to simply Free 2007.
More than 30,000 people attended Free 2007 which saw the likes of Beverley Knight, McFly, Shayne Ward, Booty Luv, MacDonald Brothers, Ali Love, Unklejam and more perform for free.
Northsound are also huge sponsors and organisers of the city's free Hogmanay street party, and have had stars such as Sandi Thom, Travis and Amy MacDonald play to large crowds.
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