TRNSMT revellers push through heatwave to welcome back music legends Biffy Clyro and enjoy secret set on day two

Scottish Sun

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The temperature had peaked at 29C as punters soaked up the sun and brilliant sounds
CLYROH MY GOSH TRNSMT revellers push through heatwave to welcome back music legends Biffy Clyro and enjoy secret set on day two
LOCAL heroes Biffy Clyro moved Mountains tonight with a sensational performance that brought a scorching Day Two of TRNSMT to an epic end.
The Scots rockers belted out a brilliant set as 50,000 revellers refused to turn down the heat after an afternoon of searing summer sunshine.
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Biffy Clyro moved Mountains tonight as they brought Day Two of TRNSMT to an epic end
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Pals Camilla Johnston, Ioan Taylor, Blythe Thorburn 18 and Milly MacDonald soak up the sun at TRNSMT
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Fontaines DC showed solidarity with Kneecap by starting Free Palestine chants during their set
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Danielle Roberts, 35, drew plenty of admirers for her silver outfit
The Kilmarnock trio — Simon Neil and twins James and Ben Johnston — were making their third appearance at Scotland's top music festival after a 2017 debut and a 2020 return to Glasgow Green.
But a five-year absence clearly made hearts grow fonder as the headliners were welcomed to the Main Stage with a massive roar.
The temperature had peaked at 29°C (84.2F) as punters soaked up the sun and brilliant sounds.
And Irish rockers Fontaines DC raised political tensions by taking to the stage to a song by their compatriots Kneecap — who'd been removed from the line-up over security concerns.
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It followed controversy over their comments on Gaza and other subjects.
It's been 30 years since Biffy Clyro formed but lead singer Simon, 45, showed no signs of slowing down as he put on an energetic display.
And he greeted their sun-baked fans with: 'What a lovely day to see you all in Glasgow Del Sol.'
Hits such as Bubbles, Many of Horror and Space led to massive singalongs as the crowd became the band's fourth member.
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Biffy recently unleashed two new songs at Glasgow's SWG3 venue at a secret show under their former name Screwfish.
And they treated TRNSMT to a taste of their first new music since album The Myth of Happily Ever After was released four years ago.
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Simon also lit up the massive arena at one point by swinging a lamp around his head.
The show was lapped up by Post Office worker Laura Brant, 31, and her fiancé fireman Sam Grace, 40 — who told how they got engaged at a Biffy Clyro gig.
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Laura, from Bedale, North Yorkshire, told The Scottish Sun on Sunday: 'I had to make a special sign for the band.
'I don't think they noticed Sam popped the question at their gig.
'Hopefully they find out about it. And they'd be more than welcome as our wedding guests.'
Danielle Roberts, 35, of Bishopton, Renfrewshire, drew plenty of admirers for her silver outfit.
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She said: 'You have to dress to impress at TRNSMT. But the silver had to come off eventually because it was so warm.'
Pal Suzanne Reddie, 42, from Greenock, added: 'Some of the outfits were incredible.'
Camilla Johnson, Iona Taylor, Blythe Thorburn and Milly MacDonald, all 18, travelled from Selkirk and Melrose for The Kooks.
But they stopped at a stall outside Glasgow Green to be fitted out with matching pink stetsons.
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Milly said: 'They were good for the heat and for being able to see each other in the crowds.'
Hollie Baker, 33, travelled from Leeds with Scarlet Mapanya and Georgie Fisher, both 16.
AMY TAKEN ABACK AT SECRET SHOW
AMY Macdonald shocked fans with a secret show at TRNSMT.
The local hero, 37, appeared on the bill under the name Mrs Rock & Roll in the Hangout area for over-18s only.
She told the crowd: 'Thanks so much. I actually can't hear myself think. For the first time ever I wasn't even able to try to sing because you guys were just singing for me.'
The performance coincided with the release of her new album, Is This What You've Been Waiting For?
She previously revealed the record — her sixth — was partly inspired by TRNSMT.
Amy, from Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, said: 'I was a bit nervous going out because the crowd were really young and I thought to myself, gosh, some of these kids wouldn't even have been born when these songs were coming out. They're not going to enjoy this. They're not going to know anything.
'I was so taken aback by how they just knew every word and they were just having the time of their life. I was so moved I went back and I wrote Can You Hear Me?'
Hollie said: 'The festival is amazing. It's well worth the travel. We can't believe how nice the weather is.
'You could not ask for better conditions for TRNSMT.'
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Eilidh Cook, Chloe Meechan, Martha McClean and Rachel Ross, all 16, travelled from Kilmarnock to see Fontaines DC.
Chloe said: 'It was great. The weather is scorching but we're not complaining.'
During their set, Fontaines DC showed solidarity with Kneecap by starting Free Palestine chants.
They also hailed Glasgow as a 'home away from home'.
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A huge message then appeared on the big screen stating: 'Israel is committing genocide. Use your voice.'
The Irish band also displayed a Palestine flag during their set.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid, 28, had earlier given the main stage Scandinavian sparkle.
The pop star, who has worked with top acts like Bring Me the Horizon and Griff, got the party started with her best-known tracks such as Don't Feel Like Crying.
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Irish lads Inhaler celebrated the success of their third album Open Wide — also their third consecutive record to top the charts.
Two of their biggest fans were the first through the doors after travelling to Glasgow all the way from Montreal, Canada.
Arianna Lafoley, 19, and pal Sam Rinone, 20, had only just landed in Scotland when they pitched up at 7am.
Sam said: 'We got in the queue at 7.30am for Inhaler. I'm a mega fan. I've been to Dublin and Manchester to see them and was so excited when I heard they were playing TRNSMT.'
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Arianna added: 'We were told Scotland would probably be rainy so we can't believe this sunshine. It's such a beautiful country.'