Peterson Energy Logistics has been announced as an associate sponsor of The Tall Ships Race Aberdeen 2025.
Its Seabase location at Regent Quay is set to become a 7000-capacity venue hosting top acts on a festival stage, along with food outlets and bars from 18th to 22nd July.
The yard, more accustomed to accommodating cargo bound for offshore locations, will undergo an amazing transformation, with operations moving to Peterson’s other locations to accommodate the celebrations.
Chris Coull, Joint Managing Director UK at Peterson Energy Logistics, said:
As a proud Aberdeen and maritime business, we are delighted to have been able to make this space available for the city and its visitors so the Tall Ships can host these fantastic entertainment events.
“The team is working tirelessly on logistics solutions to ensure there is no disruption to the services we provide clients. Thankfully, logistics challenges are where we excel.
“Many of us will remember the iconic Tall Ships events in the nineties and it is wonderful that as a city we are once again having this opportunity to showcase our region to the world.”
The concert programme will include three nights of ticketed events with major headline acts to be announced. Peterson Seabase will also play host to a free events programme, including renowned Scottish headliners on the Sunday night, and daytime, family-friendly events, including performances by local artists, ship bands, traditional sea shanty groups, and much more.
Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokesman, said:
“We are very grateful to Peterson for giving us the opportunity to provide a first-class concert venue at the very heart of the festival.
“The yard will become a fantastic spectacle in its own right offering facilities and features for visitors of all ages as well as hosting nationally and internationally famous bands who we will be announcing very soon.”
Bob Sanguinetti, CEO, Port of Aberdeen, said:
“Peterson Seabase provides a truly unique venue for the festival of events that will be enjoyed by all ages. The return of The Tall Ships Races has truly captured the imagination of the city and we’re confident the concert programme will attract a massive audience from far and wide.”
Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said:
‘There’s that famous line: ‘If you build it, they will come’ – and that’s exactly what is going to happen at Peterson Seabase. Today there are thousands of tonnes of goods moving through the yard, in July it will see thousands of fans enjoying some of the top acts Scotland has to offer against a backdrop of a harbour packed with beautiful sailing ships.
“It won’t just be Peterson’s yard which is transformed by the Tall Ships. This world-class event will bring a massive boost to our city’s economy and reputation that will create a lasting legacy.”
For more information, please visit Peterson's website.