Be United Presents: Soulstice – Music for the Soul
About This Event
Be United Presents: Soulstice — an immersive live music event set to kick off this year’s summer. The event is created by the emerging talent from Be United’s 2026 Producing the Future (PTF) cohort, a training programme for young people entering the events industry. This is the first PTF programme to run in Glasgow, and the event will take place on Sunday, 21 June at 18 Candleriggs, featuring some of Glasgow’s most exciting up-and-coming musical talent.
Date: 21 June 2026
Location: 18 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LD
Event Theme
Be United Presents: SOULSTICE is a love letter to the feelings that summer brings, from warmth and joy to new beginnings and spontaneous adventure. This year’s cohort aims to transform the venue into a vibrant space to share culture, joy, and celebrate the start of summer.
Artist Lineup
We’re thrilled to introduce the talented artists bringing Soulstice to life at 18 Candleriggs. Each performer brings their own unique sound, style, and energy to the stage — promising a night full of unforgettable music.
Music Artists
CHELSEA K & THE BAND
Touching on genres such as neo soul, reggae/dub and many more, Chelsea K and The Band encourage listeners to move freely, breathe deeply and let the music take you where you need to go. With amazing musicians helping create this sound such as Ringu on backing vocals, T-Kidd on guitar and vocals, ACE V!S!ON on bass guitar and Sam on drums.
Chelsea K and The Band will bring interdimensional sounds and harmonies to celebrate this year’s summer solstice.
KOZYELI
Kozyeli will fill the stage with hip-hop tunes that encourage and inspire authenticity in oneself, positivity, transparency, alchemy and open-mindedness. These ideals reflect in their flow, word play, and beat selection.
Expect sparkly melodies, big boy drums, big girl bars and big energy.
DROMON
Dromon is an Afrobeat artist making smooth melodic music with calm energy and effortless vibes. Lowkey but memorable, his sound blends rhythm, emotion and confidence
About Producing the Future
Be United’s Producing the Future programme is designed to equip young people (18-25) with essential event production skills. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants engage in hands-on learning in creative programming, technical production, project management, budgeting, talent management and marketing. Through mentorship, guest lectures, and collaboration, they gain invaluable industry insight, all of which has shaped the creation of this year’s live music experience.
Supported By
Be United is supported by Creative Scotland through their Multi-Year Funding Programme, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and The Robertson Trust, who directly support our Producing the Future programme and this event.
A special thank you to the Social Hub (Glasgow) for providing Producing the Future participants with the workshop space.
Accessibility & Travel
Accessibility
18 Candelriggs is wheelchair accessible, and an accessible toilet is available on-site. If you have specific access needs or questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Getting There
📍 18 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LD
Located in Glasgow’s vibrant Merchant City area, the venue is easily accessible by public transport and surrounded by local cafés, bars, and creative spaces.
By Bus:
The lines 18A, 1A, 2, 240, 6, have stops close to the venue, stopping at a few minute walk disrance from 18 Candleriggs.
By Train:
Glasgow Central station and Glasgow Queen Street station are both close train stops, being a 15 min walk from the venue.
By Car:
On-street parking near 18 Candleriggs is limited and subject to controlled parking zones. Alternatively, Q-Park Candleriggs is an option for paid parking.