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Edinburgh's Hamish Hawk to Shine at Hogmanay Celebration

12/31/2025

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Edinburgh singer Hamish Hawk will perform at the Hogmanay celebrations in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, supporting Wet Leg.
He hopes to enjoy this performance more than his previous one, which overwhelmed him.
His third album, A Firmer Hand, released in 2024, earned critical acclaim for its depth.
He describes himself as a perfectionist who battles self-criticism while working on new music, including a tribute to his idol, Ivor Cutler.

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Edinburgh singer Hamish Hawk will perform at the Hogmanay celebrations in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, supporting Wet Leg.
He hopes to enjoy this performance more than his previous one, which overwhelmed him.
His third album, A Firmer Hand, released in 2024, earned critical acclaim for its depth.
He describes himself as a perfectionist who battles self-criticism while working on new music, including a tribute to his idol, Ivor Cutler.