Dave and I were managing her and had put out her single with Ella Henderson. She died of Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. To say she had a massive impact on this record would be an understatement," Callum continued. I’m over the moon with the results, as I wanted to get away from the sausage factory style that seems to have become commonplace in the industry nowadays. Because Callum Beattie is entirely his own man, and determined to blaze his own trail, following in no-one’s footsteps. Each to their own, but I write for myself and those are the songs I want to record and release. If 22 writers have been roped in by some exec to come up with a song, that’s not something I want to put out. Collaborating and evolving songs with my band and friends is very different."

The performances will take place on Tuesday, November 1 2022, with gig times at 7:30pm and 9:30pm, lasting for an hour each.Clydebank mum who 'sounded like Darth Vader' lost seven stone and dropped five dress sizes in a year My manager Dave made it all happen – he asked what I wanted and took away all the stuff that can get in the way, he created the perfect environment and mood for me. He’s a huge part of it all. Each to their own, but I write for myself and those are the songs I want to record and release. If 22 writers have been roped in by some exec to come up with a song, that’s not something I want to put out. Collaborating and evolving songs with my band and friends is very different.” On 26 June 2020 Beattie released his first music video for the song " Salamander Street", about a former classmate who became a prostitute in Edinburgh. [7] [8] This music video gained worldwide popularity for the distinctive animation style and immersive colours.

The whole idea was to keep it small, intimate, so the RED Sky Bar is perfect – and we are doing two performances so 300 fans will get to be part of it overall.Beattie grew up in Musselburgh, East Lothian [2] and released his first single "We Are Stars" in 2017. In 2019, he uploaded the anti- Brexit and Conservative Party song "Boris Song" onto YouTube, becoming viral. [3] Get all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter. Dave and I are now joint patrons of Paige’s Musical Butterflies - a charity set up by Paige’s family to provide music therapy for ill kids. It’s a huge passion for us both.”

On 24 February 2023 Beattie released his second album, VANDALS. The album reached number one on the national iTunes chart, beating Gorillaz, Pink and Adam Lambert. VANDALS went straight to number one on the Scottish album charts. The first single from the album Heart Stops Beating stayed in the Bauer Radio playlist for ten months. Curator Graham Chalmers is excited to have Callum along at the Radisson RED Sky Bar, which has amassed a large pedigree of famous names performing there, such as Arielle Free, George Bowie and Baby Strange. He’s dropped by for an impromptu song or two a few times in the past but we are really pleased he wants to celebrate such a huge occasion with us.

He’s not the next Paolo. He’s not the next Lewis Capaldi. He’s not the next Gerry Cinnamon. He’s not the next anyone. Far and away the most complete collection of songs the singer-songwriter has written, Vandals is a chronicle to his life, love and heartbreak which showcases not only his writing but that devastating voice, which seems to grow richer with every show. Boris Johnson ripped to shreds in Scots singer's anti-Tory anthem ahead of General Election". Daily Record. 11 December 2019 . Retrieved 21 May 2020. It will be an incredible evening, seeing him not on a massive stage miles away, but just a few feet from the audience. For "Don't Walk Alone": "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 13 November 2020 . Retrieved 22 November 2020.