RUSHfest Scotland, now in its 13th year, took place in Glasgow last month and brought together fans and musicians from across the globe to honour the music of Canadian rock trio Rush.
Neil Peart, Rush’s drummer and main lyricist, died in January 2020 from the brain cancer glioblastoma.
In his memory, all profits from RUSHfest Scotland went to Glasgow-based charity Funding Neuro and the Beatson Cancer Charity.
RUSHfest Scotland was originally founded in 2013 by guitarist Steve Brown from Arisaig, who is a part of the Rush tribute band Moving Pictures.
Steve, said: “RUSH fans have once again shown their incredible support and generosity.
“This year was our biggest festival to date and we raised way more for charity than we could have imagined.
“Thanks to everyone involved.”
Over the years, RUSHfest Scotland has hosted Rush tribute bands and musicians from Canada, the US, South America, and across Europe.
Past VIPs have included Rush producer Terry Brown, art director Hugh Syme, and members of the Rush family.
This year’s special guests were US author Kevin J Anderson – a lifelong friend and collaborator of Neil Peart – and singer Maiah Wynne.
Moving Pictures, led by Brown, headlined the event at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, with support from Pink Floyd tribute band Mac Floyd.
Moving Pictures perform around 70 shows a year worldwide and have previously played at RUSHfest Brazil and Canada’s Lakeside Park.
Their performance at Lakeside Park was at the request of Neil Peart’s family.
So far, RUSHfest Scotland has now raised £189,000 in total for cancer charities.
Plans already under way for next year’s festival, with hopes it will take place on March 9.
This would fall between shows by original Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, who are set to perform at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on March 8 and 10.
