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Glasgow Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Irish punk group Sprints to perform at SWG3 in Glasgow
Sprints, popular for tunes like Little Fix and Heavy, will be performing at SWG3 in the city's West End. The gig will take place on Thursday, November 6. READ NEXT: Huge American singer announces show at beloved Glasgow venue (Image: Image of Sprints performing at TRNSMT 2024) The show will follow the release of the Dublin group's new album, All That Is Over, set to be released on September 26. It will be their second studio album. Tickets for the upcoming show will go live at 10am on June 27. To purchase tickets, click HERE READ NEXT: Legendary rapper Betty Boo names THIS Glasgow band as dream collaboration The band, which consists of Karla Chubb (vocals, guitar), Sam McCann (bass, vocals), Jack Callan (drums) and Zac Stephenson (guitar), formed back in 2019. Between 2019 and 2022, the band recorded and released a series of singles and EPs before their debut album, Letter to Self, was released in January 2024 to widespread critical acclaim.
Glasgow Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
American singer announces show at beloved Glasgow venue
Sydney Rose, known for her hit song We Hug Now, will be performing at Saint Luke's in the East End of the city. The gig, which is set to take place on October 27, comes as part of the star's I Know What I Want Tour named after her 2025 EP of the same name. READ NEXT: Legendary rapper Betty Boo names THIS Glasgow band as dream collaboration Announcing the tour on Instagram, the singer said: "Excited to say that I'm heading back on the road this fall to play more shows. I can't wait to explore all these new cities and countries and to see your faces." Tickets for the Glasgow show will go live at 10am on June 27 and pre-sale tickets will go on sale at June 26 at 10am. To purchase tickets or sign up for pre-sale, click HERE READ NEXT: Huge retailer with five stores in Glasgow plans to shut 33 shops Sydney Rose first found fame after going viral for her cover of Turning Page by Sleeping At Last, which she uploaded to social media. The cover gathered over 67 million Spotify streams and led to her first label deal at 18-years-old. She then went on to release her debut EP, You Never Met Me, in 2022 before unveiling her debut LP, One Sided, the year later.
Glasgow Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow TRNSMT Festival to celebrate city's 850th birthday
Rockstar Energy Presents TRNSMT has joined forces with the Glasgow 850 Festival Fund to honour the city's rich cultural history and vibrant music scene. The BBC Introducing Stage at this year's TRNSMT will display Glasgow 850 branding, celebrating the city's status as a UNESCO City of Music. Read more: Former Rangers chairman 'do not screw it up' warning after US takeover Free football camps to take place across Glasgow this summer Legendary rapper Betty Boo names THIS Glasgow band as dream collaboration Complementing the music, the BBC Introducing area will feature a photography gallery wall, curated by Glasgow-based photographer Euan Robertson. This gallery will highlight iconic moments and emerging talent from TRNSMT's history, paying tribute to the artists and audiences who have helped shape the city's sound. Mr Robertson said: "As well as playing host to some of the world's most exciting musical artists, TRNSMT has also brought together a team of some of the country's best music photographers to document the festival. "There has been an immense amount of stunning visuals created at TRNSMT over the years, so I was delighted to curate some of my favourite work by this talented group to exhibit during the Glasgow 850 celebrations." For the anniversary, an interactive art installation will also be unveiled. Commissioned especially for the event, it is the creation of Glasgow-based visual artist and designer, Nicola Beedie. This installation, inspired by the city's grid street layout, evolving skyline, and architectural heritage, consists of sustainable plinths that festivalgoers can move through and interact with, becoming part of the artwork. The monochrome plinths, representing Glasgow's diversity of musical styles, will be decorated by festivalgoers, artists, staff, and crew with paint pens over the weekend, creating a living, evolving artwork. Ms Beedie said: "When I think about Glasgow, I think about the music, the creativity and the communities, so it was really important for me to create something that could combine all of those aspects. "It didn't feel right to create a piece for the 850th anniversary of the city without involving the people."
Glasgow Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Betty Boo says Glasgow's Simple Minds is dream collaboration
"I would love to work with Simple Minds, they are awesome," the 55-year-old told the Glasgow Times. She continued: 'I love the fact that they still sound exactly like Simple Minds even when it comes to their new music. I'm a massive fan of theirs." The star describes herself as half Scottish and spent her summers in the country as a child. But the 'coolness' of Glasgow, is alluring for the Doin' The Do hitmaker who has nothing but love for our city. (Image: Picture supplied) Betty Boo, whose real name is Alison Moira Clarkson, will show her passion for performing in the city when she plays a show at the Hug and Pint on Wednesday, June 25. Speaking about the upcoming event, the singer said: "I can't wait to perform in Glasgow. It's such a cool city and lots of my friends are from there, so I love that Glasgow sense of humour. "Hug and Pint is a legendary venue. If the walls could talk…" READ NEXT: Simple Minds share memories of Glasgow ahead of Bellahouston Park gig The show is part of Betty Boo's UK tour which will also take her to Edinburgh, Dover and Cambridge. It will celebrate the re-release of her debut album, Boomania and GRRR! It's Betty Boo which came out in 1992. Attendees can expect iconic hits from the record like Where Are You Baby? as well as new songs from the singer's 2024 album, Rip Up The Rulebook. (Image: Image supplied) Speaking on the newest album, the Kensington-born star said: "I'm back making music for the first time since 2022 (when her album, Boomerang, was released), so I'll be peppering the show with some new songs as well as older ones which people should know. Hopefully, there will be some new fans out there and they won't be disappointed. 'I'm really excited because I love the tracks in the setlist which can't be a bad thing." READ NEXT: Fleetwood Mac tribute act coming to Glasgow this summer Betty Boo is also buzzing for the tour as she will be performing at smaller venues. She explained: 'I'm looking forward to playing all these small venues on the tour because they need to be supported. They are so important for nurturing new talent. "Not everyone wants to go to a big show in the city. Sometimes when you see a bigger show you have to get a hotel maybe, dinner, train fare. We are talking about hundreds of pounds, it's ridiculous." Aside from performing in Glasgow, the singer also plans to hunt down her favourite ice cream spot while she is in the city. She added: "There was this ice cream I got from an old Italian place in Glasgow. I had it years and years ago but it was delicious and was made from condensed milk. I'll have to Google it and whittle it down." Betty Boo first broke onto the music scene in the 1980s and had several hits between 1989 and 1992. She released her first solo single, Doin' the Do, in 1990 which reached seventh place in the UK Singles Chart and sold 200,000 copies. Perhaps the craziest fact about the star is that she was the inspiration behind the creation of the Spice Girls. She revealed: "The people who put the group together put the advert out for five Betty Boos. It also said something about people not turning up if they didn't know who I was or didn't have my attitude – because I used to be quite sassy and that's what they wanted the Spice Girls to be like."
Glasgow Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Free football camps to take place across Glasgow this summer
The sessions, organised by Scottish Gas and the Scottish FA, will help keep "thousands of children active, social, and engaged" during the school holidays. Drumchapel United, Pollok United, Whitacre Wolves, Glasgow City, and Castlemilk are among the clubs taking part in the camps which will run throughout July and August. Lee McCulloch, former Scotland international (Image: Supplied) Former Scotland international, Lee McCulloch, said: "Football has always been more than just a game to me. "It's about teamwork, confidence, and keeping active. Read more: Legendary rapper Betty Boo names THIS Glasgow band as dream collaboration Celtic winger Kuhn reportedly in advanced talks with Leipzig Hundreds of Glasgow pupils to get free school meals in child poverty initiative "These camps are a brilliant way for kids to stay engaged during the break while also giving parents some much-needed peace of mind." James Corcoran, head of strategic brand partnerships at Scottish Gas, said: 'Scottish Gas has been a constant in communities for generations, and we're proud to support families when it matters most. Our holiday camps are about more than football – they offer fun activities for kids and support for parents who need a reliable helping hand over the holidays.' The schedule for these free camps is as follows: Drumchapel United at Donald Dewar, 220 Garscadden Road, G15 8SX, will hold camps from July 14 to 18 and August 4 to 8, between 10am and 1pm. Pollok United at Nethercraigs Sport Centre, 310 Cokerhill Road, G52 1RR, will host from June 30 to July 4 and July 7 to 11, between 10am and 1pm. Whitacre Wolves at Gowanbank Primary, 1 Craigbank Drive, G53 6RA, will have camps from June 30 to July 4 and August 4 to 8, from 10am to 1pm. Glasgow City at GHA Rugby Football Club, Braidholm Road, G46 6EB, will organise sessions from July 7 to 11 and July 21 to 25, from 9am to 12pm. Castlemilk at Barlia Football Centre, 60 Glenwood Path, G45 9UD, will host children from July 14 to 18, between 9am and 12pm. For more details, go to The summer will also witness an increase in the Scottish Gas Para camps, aimed at helping people with disabilities engage and participate in football. These week-long camps will run throughout the year and engage with more than 1,000 participants. Commenting on the the importance of increasing the awareness of the Para football camps, Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton winger, said: "There's strong evidence that football and sport can play a huge role in supporting young people with autism, from improving motor skills and social interaction to helping reduce the severity of certain symptoms. "That's why initiatives like the Para Football Camps are so important. The positive impact they can have isn't just significant — it can be life-changing."
