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Kevin Bridges spotted at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow

Kevin Bridges spotted at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow

Glasgow Timesa day ago
The 38-year-old Clydebank comic attended the event with his wife and was photographed alongside Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten.
Sharing the moment on social media, Bridges captioned the image: 'A wee day oot…'
READ MORE: Fontaines DC lead Palestine chant during TRNSMT set
Fontaines D.C., who took to the main stage ahead of headliners Biffy Clyro, used their performance to draw attention to the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.
As reported by The Glasgow Times, lead singer Grian Chatten led the crowd in a passionate 'Free Palestine' chant following the band's performance of Bug.
Audience members quickly joined in, with many seen waving Palestinian flags.
(Image: Kevin Bridges Instagram)
READ MORE: Fontaines D.C. fans are all wearing this ONE thing to TRNSMT
A Palestinian flag was draped over the band's stage equipment, and guitarist Carlos O'Connell displayed a 'Free Palestine' sticker on his guitar.
Fans of the band also paid tribute by wearing a unique Fontaines D.C. x Bohemians FC football shirt.
The limited-edition jersey, designed by O'Connell in collaboration with Dublin-based Bohemians Football Club, was released last year to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
The kit also serves as a tribute to the band's acclaimed fourth album, Romance, which received widespread critical praise.
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