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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snow Patrol shout out THIS Glasgow venue as they close TRNSMT 2025
Snow Patrol gave a shout out to an iconic Glasgow venue as they closed TRNSMT 2025 tonight. Dedicating Chasing Cars to Glasgow, Gary Lightbody (lead singer) of Snow Patrol, thanked King Tut's Wah Wah Hut for helping them when they were first starting out and living in the city. Gary told the crowd: "When we first moved to Glasgow in 1998, we would rock up to the front of King Tut's with our guitars and ask if we could play on the stage after the doors opened. "Every time they would let us play, they would also feed us. When you're a new band who are just starting out, stuff like that means the world. So, I would like to thank every place in Glasgow that helped us like Tut's and Nice N Sleazy. "I also want to shout out all the amazing bands from Glasgow too. There are too many to name." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) The Northern Irish–Scottish rock band, who formed in Dundee back in 1994, declared that playing in Glasgow felt like coming home. Speaking on the importance of the city to the band, Gary said: "This city was a big part of our life and is a really important part of our journey as a band." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) Having lived in the city for 10 years, they wrote some of their biggest hits here, such as Run. During their hour and a bit set, the group played their big hits as well as a song from their new album as Gary humorously told the crowd: "It was going to happen at some point. Don't panic, nobody panic." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) Perhaps the best part of Snow Patrol's set though was the joy on the band's faces. I couldn't help but smile as a huge grin spread across Gary's face every time the crowd sung the lyrics back to him. He was buzzing, thrilled and any other positive word you could think of. But most of all, there was a look of thankfulness and gratitude to be in Glasgow, to be on that main stage and to be headlining this festival. You could see Gary taking it all in, as if he was having his own 'I made it' moment. There's something beautiful about seeing a globally renowned band feeling so appreciated by our city. But, it's what we do best, isn't it? Making people feel at home, appreciating what they have to offer to us and of course, enjoying live music. I can't say I was particularly a fan of the band before the show, nor had I ever really listened to them, but Snow Patrol's set made me want to devour their albums and immerse myself in their sound. Though I said I wasn't particularly a fan of the band before the show, I certainly am now.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Snow Patrol shout out iconic Glasgow venue at TRNSMT
Dedicating Chasing Cars to Glasgow, Gary Lightbody (lead singer) of Snow Patrol, thanked King Tut's Wah Wah Hut for helping them when they were first starting out and living in the city. Gary told the crowd: "When we first moved to Glasgow in 1998, we would rock up to the front of King Tut's with our guitars and ask if we could play on the stage after the doors opened. "Every time they would let us play, they would also feed us. When you're a new band who are just starting out, stuff like that means the world. So, I would like to thank every place in Glasgow that helped us like Tut's and Nice N Sleazy. "I also want to shout out all the amazing bands from Glasgow too. There are too many to name." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) The Northern Irish–Scottish rock band, who formed in Dundee back in 1994, declared that playing in Glasgow felt like coming home. Speaking on the importance of the city to the band, Gary said: "This city was a big part of our life and is a really important part of our journey as a band." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) Having lived in the city for 10 years, they wrote some of their biggest hits here, such as Run. During their hour and a bit set, the group played their big hits as well as a song from their new album as Gary humorously told the crowd: "It was going to happen at some point. Don't panic, nobody panic." (Image: Picture credit: Lesley Martin/PA Wire) Perhaps the best part of Snow Patrol's set though was the joy on the band's faces. I couldn't help but smile as a huge grin spread across Gary's face every time the crowd sung the lyrics back to him. He was buzzing, thrilled and any other positive word you could think of. But most of all, there was a look of thankfulness and gratitude to be in Glasgow, to be on that main stage and to be headlining this festival. You could see Gary taking it all in, as if he was having his own 'I made it' moment. There's something beautiful about seeing a globally renowned band feeling so appreciated by our city. But, it's what we do best, isn't it? Making people feel at home, appreciating what they have to offer to us and of course, enjoying live music. I can't say I was particularly a fan of the band before the show, nor had I ever really listened to them, but Snow Patrol's set made me want to devour their albums and immerse myself in their sound. Though I said I wasn't particularly a fan of the band before the show, I certainly am now.
Belfast Telegraph
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
In pictures: Snow Patrol make triumphant Belsonic debut in Ormeau Park
Rockers play to rapturous crowd and searing heat in Belfast Snow Patrol played to a packed-out Ormeau Park in Belfast on Saturday night, making their first appearance at the Belsonic festival. The sold-out show saw the local rockers treat the audience to classics including Chasing Cars and Take Back the City.
Irish Examiner
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Snow Patrol crank up the heat in sun-soaked Cork
On the warmest day of the year, Snow Patrol cranked up the heat even further with a red-hot performance in Cork City. Taking to the stage shortly after 9pm at Musgrave Park, the band quenched the crowd's thirst for hits on an idyllic balmy summer's night. The Northern Irish trio were supported by two Belfast bands, The Florentinas and Esmeralda Road, who get the crowd in the mood ahead of the main event. Shortly before Snow Patrol's arrival on stage, the Florentinas dedicated a song to the main attraction, and told the Cork audience how grateful they were to be on Leeside. Snow Patrol then rocked Leeside as they opened their set with popular 'Take Back the City.' 'What a beautiful day it is in Cork, how are you doing?' Gary Lightbody uttered after the band performed two hits back to back. "It's so good to be back here in Cork again, in this incredible stadium. "We're going to play some old ones and some new ones. Don't be afraid if you don't know the new ones, we're learning them as we go as well," Lightbody added. As the evening sun shone brightly, the crowd, many in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and some older, went back in time for a night filled with nostalgia, dancing, and swaying as Snow Patrol sang some of their classics, including, 'Chocolate', 'Chasing Cars', and 'Open Your Eyes.' Frontman Lightbody then led the audience through some feelgood tunes from their latest record. There was pure excitement on the faces of die-hard fans, as they sank in for the night, showing off their finest Snow Patrol T-shirts, and eager to get a front-row view of the band they've waited to see on Leeside. Michelle Alexanderson from Seattle in the front row. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Snow Patrol has returned to Ireland for their latest tour supporting their newest album, The Forest is The Path. It's the first tour for the lads without long-term members Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson. They are set to take to the stage at Belsonic 2025 in Belfast later on Saturday. The Snow Patrol performance was the latest gig in a series of concerts at the park. The summer gigs at the venue are set to close out with Madness on Friday before Nile Rodger's Chic, and Duran Duran take the stage on July 1. Concerts at Live at the Marquee are then set to follow suit next week with Picture This opening docklands the series on Wednesday. Read More Winning €250m EuroMillions ticket sold in Cork city centre
Leader Live
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Snow Patrol perform at Delamere Forest Live 2025
The Northern Irish indie-rock band were the headliners in Cheshire last night (Friday, June 13) for the stunning woodland concert hosted by Forestry England. Snow Patrol are best known for their anthemic hits 'Chasing Cars', 'Run', 'Just Say Yes' and 'Open Your Eyes' and hit the UK number one spot with their new album The Forest Is The Path earlier his year. Snow Patrol at Delamere Forest (Image: staff) The Northern Irish three piece of Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid, formed in Dundee in 1994 and over the course of their career, Snow Patrol have earned a momentous seven Meteor Ireland Music Awards, an Ivor Novello award and have been nominated for six BRIT Awards and one GRAMMY. Last night, they delighted fans at the beautiful outdoor Delamere Forest setting with their catalogue of hits. Opening with 'Take Back the City' they went on to perform 'Called out in the Dark', and the hugely popular 'Run', written by frontman Gary 25 years ago! Fast forward to their new album and tracks including All' and 'The Beginning' also featured. 'Open Your Eyes', 'What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get?' and 'Shut your eyes' were all in the mix, in what was Snow Patrol's first time performing at Delamere. And if the reaction of their dedicated fans is anything to go by, hopefully they will be back - 'Just say Yes'! Earlier, indie rock band The Florentinas and BRIT Award-nominee and acclaimed pop singer-songwriter Freya Ridings were the support acts for Snow Patrol, with the headliners going on to dedicate the highly anticipated 'Chasing Cars' to them and the crowd. Freya Ridings at Delamere Forest (Image: staff) Next up for Forest Live at Delamere tonight is pop songwriting legend Gary Barlow, followed by Rag'n'Bone Man tomorrow (Sunday, June 15), Busted on June 19 and Blossoms on June 21. As well as Delamere, Forest Live 2025 takes place at three other unique outdoor locations across the country, Cannock Chase; High Lodge, Thetford and Westonbirt Arboretum. Merging stellar live sets from world-class artists with breath-taking forest backdrops, Forestry England uses the money raised to maintain 1,500 woods and forests around the country for everyone to enjoy, plant trees and continue their vital conservation work.
