The Headhunters live in Bathgate

Experience The Headhunters live on June 26th

The Headhunters are scheduled to perform at Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom on June 26th, 2026. The Headhunters are a highly influential jazz-funk band originally formed in the early 1970s as a spin-off group from Herbie Hancock’s band. Their music is characterized by complex polyrhythms, heavy basslines, and innovative use of synthesizers and percussion, blending elements of jazz improvisation with funk grooves and early electronic music. They are known for albums like *Head Hunters* (1973) and *Thrust* (1974), which became cornerstones of the jazz-funk genre.

Dreadnought Rock is an outdoor live music venue situated on a former quarry site near Bathgate. Established in 2023, it has quickly become a significant location for rock and contemporary music events in Scotland, hosting both established acts and emerging artists. The venue is noted for its capacity – able to accommodate approximately 4,500 attendees – and its natural amphitheatre-like setting within the quarry landscape.