Festival rekindles Bon Scott's Kirriemuir legacy
AC/DC fans from all over the UK and beyond journeyed to Angus to take part in a tribute to one of Kirriemuir's most famous sons.
From left — Neil McDonald who loaned items to Gateway to the Glens, Victoria Melton of DD8 Music, fan David Hickey, Ellie Fiddes of DD8 Music and fan Daniel Hickey.
- By Geraldine McKelvie
- Published in the Courier : 01.11.10
- Published online : 01.11.10 @ 07.12pm
Bon Fest has been organised by local group DD8 Music every year since 2006 and pays homage to Bon Scott, former lead singer of the iconic rock band.
The festivities were kicked-off by a variety of pub gigs, including sets by The White Light and The Trade, before a concert at the town hall, headlined by Bon's Balls — one of Scotland's top AC/DC tribute bands.
DD8 Music chairman Steve Gibbons said he wanted to celebrate the fact that "a guy from Kirrie went on to become such an amazing rock icon."
He added, "We just felt that there wasn't enough recognition of this in the town and that's how it all started.
"Every year the event has got bigger and better and now we get people from all ends of Britain coming along. We even have visitors from Hungary."
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