TRNSMT presenter Shereen Cutkelvin shares her festival essentials, dream back-stage interview and the rising Scottish talent on her watchlist
Returning for a second year to front BBC Scotland's coverage, Shereen will be broadcasting from Glasgow Green across all three days of the festival, with exclusive interviews and standout performances from global stars and emerging artists making waves in the music scene.
Running Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July, this year's festival boasts an epic lineup, including Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams, Fontaines D.C., The Script, and Scottish rock legends Biffy Clyro.
Audiences can tune into nightly festival coverage on the BBC Scotland channel, while full sets from the Main Stage and King Tut's Stage will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer, bringing the full festival experience into homes across the UK.
Watch TRNSMT 2025 coverage on the BBC Scotland channel and BBC iPlayer:
Friday 11 July: 10pm – midnight
Saturday 12 July: 10pm – midnight
Sunday 13 July: 9pm – midnight
Festival Q&A with Shereen Cutkelvin
Who are you most excited to see on this year's lineup?
Oh, Myles Smith for sure.
What's your all-time favourite festival memory?
My all-time favorite festival memory was at T in the Park. I was actually performing with my girl band, Neon Jungle and we had this moment where we were going, 'Here we, here we, here we go…' - you know the rest! It was honestly epic. And then afterwards, I went out and I won this gigantic bear and had to drag it around the whole of T in the Park. I even brought it all the way back to London with me!
One thing you can't live without at a festival?
Wipes. If you've been to the toilet cabins… ugh. Bring some wipes!
What's your festival footwear of choice?
A big pair of chunky boots, but ones that are still light in your feet 'cause you're going to be walking around a lot.
If you could add any artist to the TRNSMT lineup, who would it be?
Ooh, that's a good one. It would have to be Rihanna. I mean, how sick would that be? She's currently promoting the Smurfs movie, but imagine she just popped into Glasgow Green, legendary.
What's your post-festival scran?
My post festival scran has got to be something sweet and salty. Like some chips or a fritter roll, basically anything that's still open! Oh, and a bar of chocolate.
Who's your dream backstage interview?
Probably Lewis Capaldi. I mean, he just seems sound.
Which Scottish up-and-coming artists should we be looking out for?
There are tons of Scottish artists to look out for at the moment. But in the TRNSMT lineup, definitely look out for Brooke Combe. She does soulful music which is very up my street. And Calum Bowie, such a sweet artist and he's on the rise to fame, so watch out for them.
Who's the biggest legend you've met at a festival?
CeeLo Green. I tried to give him a throat sweet because he had a sore throat and I swear he thought I was poisoning him! I knew he didn't eat that sweet. He just chucked in the bin. It was very awkward
Three words to describe TRNSMT?
Vibey, legendary, and fun!
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