SCOTS alternative rock band Biffy Clyro will headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert.
The Kilmarnock-formed three-piece best known for their three top five albums Puzzle, Only Revolutions and Opposites will be the main attraction at the Concert in the Gardens.
A Edinburgh's Hogmanay spokeswoman said: "Biffy Clyro headlined the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay event in 2010 and now, five big years later, they will be bringing their explosive live show to Princes Street Gardens for what promises to be an unforgettable New Year celebration."
It will be Biffy Clyro's one and only UK performance of 2015 and will be the stage from which they will kick off 2016, have previously stated they were taking 2015 off.
They will be joined by very special guests Idlewild and Honeyblood in an all-Scottish line-up.
Biffy Clyro said “We are so happy to come out of musical hibernation to kick off 2016 with the show on Hogmanay. We want to rock off the cobwebs and prepare for the year of da biff!! Nothing can compete with Edinburgh's celebrations and we hope to make it a special night for everyone!!”
The band have been working on the follow-up to 2013's UK number one Opposites.
Pete Irvine, director of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, said: “We reckon it’s a real coup that Biffy have chosen Edinburgh’s Hogmanay not only for their first outing of 2015 but also to launch what looks like a very special year for them.
"Their stand-out performance two years ago headlining T in the Park reminded us that they are one of the most exciting live bands ever to come out of Scotland.
"Biffy have built a big international following and headlining an impressive Scottish line-up at Concert in the Gardens will please both the Scots and our audience who come from over 70 countries.”
Councillor Richard Lewis, the city’s festivals and events champion, said: “Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is going back to its Scottish roots. Idlewild first formed in Edinburgh 20 years ago and they are sure to be a huge hit with local fans in particular, while Scotland’s NME Award winning Biffy Clyro will help the city bring in the bells when they perform at the Concert in the Gardens.
"Coupled with the famous fireworks display, this year’s celebrations will yet again entertain thousands of people and get 2016 off to a spectacular start.”
Special guests Idlewild formed in Edinburgh in 1995 and will perform at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay with a line-up of Roddy Woomble, Rod Jones, Colin Newton, Andrew Mitchell and Lucci Rossi.
Edinburgh’s Rockmanay @BiffyClyro kick-start 2016 ‘Year of Da Biff!’ http://t.co/8vbhFY91zc #Blogmanay #BiffyClyro pic.twitter.com/6NSl8ow9Sy
— Edinburgh's Hogmanay (@edhogmanay) September 18, 2015
The Scottish indie band returned to the live scene in 2015, performing at summer festivals across the country with the release of their first album since 2009, Everything Ever Written.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay attracts over audiences of over 150,000 to three days of spectacular events throughout the city centre. The economic impact from Edinburgh’s Hogmanay for the city last year was £41.8m.
Tickets for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens are to go on general sale from 10.00am on September 25. They are priced at £55.00 for the Enclosure, and £49.50 for the Gardens.
Tickets for the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party are already on sale at £25.00.
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