Fan travels from Japan to see act at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025
However, we might have found the furthest-travelled.
Fan travels from Japan to see act at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 (Image: LESLEY MARTIN)
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Mag, 47, travelled all the way from Osaka, Japan, Osaka to see Kyle Faulkner - and it was her third time coming to TRNSMT from Japan, making the journey herself.
"I'm a huge fan of Scottish music - and this is the festival that really brings it to life. I never feel alone when I'm here because people are so friendly. I love coming over - I'll be back next year'.
Spirits are high as TRNSMT day 3 begins, with fans from all over Scotland - and beyond - showing up to enjoy a stellar line-up that includes Gracie Abrams, Jade, Myles Smith and Snow Patrol.
Mags travelled all the way from Japan (Image: Supplied) Emma Kooij (22) from Netherlands flew over to Glasgow especially to see Gracie Abrams - which coincides with her 30th time seeing her…and 20th time this year!
'She's amazing, I absolutely love her music and I couldn't pass up the chance to see her amongst other artists at TRNSMT. She never disappoints'.
And Cari Smith (21) came from North London to TRNSMT not only as her first festival - but her first ever gig.
'I saw TRNSMT online last year and thought 'that's where I want to be'. It's been amazing so far and I'm excited to get to see Jade finally'.
Elsewhere, Tom Walker brought local legend Cammy Barnes onto stage to play pipes during his breakthrough single, Leave a Light On.
And Paul Mescal - whose sister Nell Mescal and girlfriend, Gracie Abrams - both play the festival today - was spotted in the crowd last night watching Fontaines DC.
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