Artists of the Year

We are sorry to update that Eleanor Puglsey is unable to perform with us on Thursday. However we are pleased to update that accordianist, Ryan Corbett, will be joining our programme as a replacement artists.

Three exceptional musicians present a rich programme including classical accordian, pop/ jazz vocals and saxophone. 

Classical accordianist Ryan Corbett returns to Perth Festival. BBC New Generation artist, Royal Over-Seas League Gold medallist and Classic FM Rising Star, Ryan Corbett is an accordionist hailed by Sir James MacMillan as “one of the most astonishing and surprising newcomers in Scottish music.” A leading exponent of his instrument, he has given over eight hours of radio broadcasts and a televised performance at the Scottish Coronation of HM King Charles III. 

Tallulah Rose is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Amsterdam, with singing, saxophone, keys, producing, songwriting and dance as her main forms of expression. Tallulah performs with two bands, ROSEYE and SACHEE. Her music explores profound themes from spirituality to nature, and delivers a unique blend of influences.

Scottish singer-songwriter Ailsa Black takes artistic influence from traditional Scottish music and a blend of other styles. She has won several top awards for performance in ‘Burns Song’ and has sung at a number of prestigious events and Music Festivals.

The Cross Trust, founded by Sir Alexander Cross, supports young people in their studies in all arts and science disciplines. 

Under 18s tickets just £1. Concessions (disabled, students and unemployed) £14.50. Carers go free when accompanying the person they're caring for. 

About the Artists

Ryan Corbett

Classical accordianist Ryan Corbett returns to Perth Festival. BBC New Generation artist, Royal Over-Seas League Gold medallist and Classic FM Rising Star, Ryan Corbett is an accordionist hailed by Sir James MacMillan as “one of the most astonishing and surprising newcomers in Scottish music.” A leading exponent of his instrument, he has given over eight hours of radio broadcasts and a televised performance at the Scottish Coronation of HM King Charles III. Corbett has enlarged the repertoire by creating hundreds of new arrangements for accordion, but no matter how strong his passion for the instrument, it is his dedication to musical integrity that takes precedence.

Recent seasons have seen recitals across Europe at venues including the Berlin Philharmonie, he has also performed in the USA, Mexico, and China. In the UK Corbett frequents major festivals including Bath, Beaminster, Beaumaris, Budleigh, Buxton, Cambridge Summer Music, Chipping Campden, Cumnock Tryst, Deal, Edinburgh, Lake District, Lammermuir, Lichfield, St Magnus, Norfolk & Norwich, Oxford Song, Paxton, Perth, Ryedale, Southrepps, and the Keyboard Festival at St George’s Bristol. He makes his debut at London’s Wigmore Hall this year.

Tallulah Rose

Tallulah Rose is a young multi-disciplinary artist, Edinburgh born and Amsterdam-based, with singing, saxophone, keys, producing, songwriting and dance as her main forms of expression. 

From an artist family of music and dance, she has been performing since conception, with formal musical training at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, and Conservatorium van Amsterdam, with guidance from many other artists and environments. 

Tallulah has played in many bands over the years and is now involved mainly with two bands, ROSEYE and SACHEE, both of whom have albums released this year. The debut album, "Every Move," from her band ROSEYE is scheduled for release in April 2024 on Supersonic Jazz.

Her music explores profound and deep themes such as spirituality, sexuality, nature, capitalism and grief, and demonstrates a unique blend of soul, jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and electronic influences.

Guided by inspiration from luminaries like Hiatus Kaiyote, and Robert Glasper, Noname, Tallulah Rose’s music is an honest and refreshing expression of her creativity. The result is a honest, soulful and touching experience.  

Ailsa Black

Ailsa Black is a Scottish singer/songwriter from Dumfries & Galloway and is currently in her Final Honours Year studying BA Popular music at Perth UHI. Ailsa's artistic influences include traditional Scottish music and a blend of other styles which are prevalant in her writing. Nature and Scottish culture have served as strong inspirations in her recent writing.

Ailsa has won several awards in 'Burns Song' including 'Overall Best Performance' and 'Best Performance' for her age category, and has sung at a number of prestigious events and Music Festivals.