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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Kneecap announce even bigger show in Scotland following sold-out gig after TRNSMT axe
RAPPERS RETURN Kneecap announce even bigger show in Scotland following sold-out gig after TRNSMT axe Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IRISH rappers Kneecap have announced an even bigger show in Scotland following their sold-out gig. The group were ditched by promoters DF Concerts amid 'safety concerns' around their July 11 TRNSMT performance in Glasgow. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up It follows a row over an investigation by counter-terror police into rapper Mo Chara, who is accused of terrorism offences related to a Hezbollah flag he allegedly held up on stage. The Belfast group, who perform in Irish, have been outspoken critics of the war in Gaza. The trio then played a sold-out gig at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on July 8 with tickets snapped up in seconds. Kneecap have announced another show at the city's OVO Hydro on November 30, 2025. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, July 18.
The National
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Here's how TRNSMT gender balance looks in 2025. It needs work
New research by The National has found that while the representation of female artists at the festival has improved significantly since it launched in 2017, the number of women performing is still far behind its contemporary events. While festivals like Primavera and Glastonbury have been putting on gender-balanced line-ups for several years, TRNSMT – which has taken the title of Scotland's largest music festival since the demise of T in the Park – is not keeping up. Our findings also show there is a stark difference in gender balancing between the festival's premiere Main Stage and its much smaller King Tut's area. Meanwhile, just one woman has been in a headline act at TRNSMT – Pulp keyboardist Candida Doyle. That means just one act out of 26 headliners has featured a woman, representing 3% of all headliners over the years. Pulp on stage (Image: Adam Kennedy) The festival's lack of women has long been a source of discussion, with DF Concerts CEO Geoff Ellis, TRNSMT's director, previously saying that organisers would "love there to be a higher representation of females". To do that, he said we "need to get more females picking up guitars, forming bands, playing in bands". But other UK and European festivals are already achieving gender balanced line-ups, with plenty of women with guitars and bands taking to the stage. Our research found that in 2017, TRNSMT started out with 10% of its Main Stage acts featuring at least one woman. By 2019, this had improved to 19%, and by 2023 had hit 42%. But this year that figure is back down at 29%, meaning less than a third of this weekend's Main Stage performers feature at least one woman. But elsewhere, the percentage of women on the King Tut's stage is nearing gender balance. This year, 48% of acts feature at least one woman – undoubtedly a huge improvement on the 10% recorded back in its debut edition. There are plenty of women available to perform in the festival's secondary area, but not to take the top spots on its flagship stage. READ MORE: Main stage act pulls out of TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow Next year, it would be great to see at least one woman take the main headlining slot at TRNSMT. While the King Tut's stage championing women in the earlier stages of their careers is welcome, the truth is that women aren't sitting around waiting to break through into the mainstream. Women in music are running things in 2020s, sweeping the awards shows, selling out festivals like Primavera Barcelona and literally boosting the economy with huge spectacles including Taylor Swift and Beyonce's arena tours prompting massive spending among fans. It's time for TRNSMT to recognise that, and be brave with their curation for 2026.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Gallagher Hits Back at Remarks That Oasis Fans are ‘Rowdy, Intoxicated, Middle-Aged Men'
Liam Gallagher has criticised the City of Edinburgh Council after Oasis fans were described as 'rowdy', 'intoxicated' and 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' in a safety briefing. The comments were made when a range of senior officials from the council and emergency services met last year to plan for the band's sold-out reunion shows at Murrayfield Stadium (Aug. 8-9 and 12). The run will mark the first time they will play in the Scottish capital since 2009. More from Billboard Addison Rae Announces Dates For Debut 2025 Headlining World Tour How Brandon Lake Is Leading A Whole New Flock To 'What's Real And What's True' In Christian Music Where Are the Blockbuster Soundtracks? The Screen Has Gone Dark for Hit Movie Albums Since 'Wicked' & 'Twisters' Details of the safety advisory group meeting from October 2024 were made available via a freedom of information request, and were published in The Scottish Sun earlier this week. The briefing involved the council, promoters DF Concerts, security firm G4S, Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and local transport providers including Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams, and ScotRail. A number of concerns were raised by officials, including about fans of Oasis 'on weekends as they are already rowdy', as well as 'the tone of the band.' The paper also said that the council, meanwhile, suggested that the 210,000 gig-goers posed a risk to the Edinburgh Fringe and its performers, which is expected to attract more than three million visitors between Aug. 1-25. It also noted that the crowd at Murrayfield Stadium, which can hold 70,000 fans a night, may feature a number of 'middle-aged men,' stating they 'take up more room' and that promoters should 'consider' these factors when 'working out occupancy.' DF Concerts added that the audience would be 'energetic and high-spirited' with a 'medium to high intoxication.' Gallagher has responded to these statements on social media, posting on X: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f–-king stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' He added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNING [sic] individuals.' Margaret Graham, Edinburgh Council's culture and communities convener, told The Scottish Sun: 'We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. 'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different.' She added: 'We're all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I'm sure that they'll 'live forever' as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield.' The Oasis reunion tour kicks off in the U.K. at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The run of dates will continue through Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin before hitting North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia across 41 planned shows. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
STV News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Murrayfield councillor 'disappointed' in description of visiting Oasis fans
A local Edinburgh councillor has said she is 'disappointed' after potential attendees to Oasis concerts at Murrayfield were described as 'middle-aged', 'intoxicated', and 'rowdy' during a planning meeting. When Oasis hold three sell-out concerts at Murrayfield in August, it will be the first time the Gallagher brothers have performed in Edinburgh since 2009. However, frontman Liam Gallagher hasn't taken it well after potential attendees were characterised in a meeting involving the city council. I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNING individuals — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 15, 2025 The singer hit back at Edinburgh City Council after remarks were revealed in safety briefings drawn up ahead of the band's three sell-out shows in the capital. The meetings involved various groups, including promoters DF Concerts, Police Scotland, ScotRail, the Scottish Ambulance Service and security firm G4S. In the documents, concerns were raised that the sold-out Oasis Live '25 Tour would clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One note from the documents, which were released following a freedom of information request, shows council officials warning that 'middle aged men take up more room, consider this when working out occupancy'. Another details 'concern about crowds of Oasis fans on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band'. Responding on social media, Gallagher said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude f stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' In a second post, he added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real stunning individuals.' The local councillor for the Murrayfield area has a more positive view of the visitors. STV News Fiona Bennett said she was 'disappointed' by the comments about Oasis fans. 'I'm going to be there myself', said Fiona Bennett. 'I do not consider myself to be a fat, rowdy, middle-aged man. So I'm quite disappointed by those comments. I think this is a great opportunity for Edinburgh, we're attracting these big names, and I'm delighted and looking forward to it.' Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three Edinburgh shows amid the group's highly anticipated reunion tour. David Walker, of the Oasis Collectors Group, also refuted the comments, saying they have put a 'bit of a dampener' on the upcoming tour. 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype, it's a jaundiced view', he said. 'People who want to introduce their kids to the band are just looking forward to it as an exciting event, you know'. 'It's a big reunion, and I think this detracts from that. It's putting a bit of a dampener on things.' Edinburgh City Council insists the city is proud to host these events. It can only hope that, come August, concert-goers don't look back in anger following the comments. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BreakingNews.ie
16-06-2025
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- BreakingNews.ie
Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans
Liam Gallagher has slammed a Scottish council after officials were accused of suggesting Oasis fans are 'drunk, middle-aged and fat'. The remarks were revealed in safety briefings drawn up ahead of the band's three sellout shows at Murrayfield in August. Advertisement In the documents, concerns were raised that the sold-out Oasis Live '25 Tour would clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Oasis Live '25 Tour will start in July. Photo: Simon Emmett/Fear PR/PA. One note from the documents, which were released following a freedom of information request by the Scottish Sun, shows council officials warning that 'middle aged men take up more room, consider this when working out occupancy'. Another details 'concern about crowds of Oasis on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band'. It adds: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend.' Advertisement One document, which notes 'DF Concerts' in the heading, suggests there will be 'medium to high intoxication' at the concert, and to expect a 'substantial amount of older fans', but adds there have been 'minimal arrests' at recent Gallagher events. Responding on social media, Gallagher said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude f****** stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' In a second post, he added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real stuning individuals.' I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNING individuals — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 15, 2025 The meetings appear to involve a variety of groups including promoters DF Concerts, Police Scotland, ScotRail, the Scottish Ambulance Service and security firm G4S. Advertisement David Walker, of the Oasis Collectors Group, criticised the comments made in the safety briefings. He told the Scottish Sun: 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype, it's a jaundiced view.' Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three Edinburgh shows amid the group's highly anticipated reunion tour. Concerns were expressed in safety briefings that the Oasis gigs would clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA. Culture and communities convener, councillor Margaret Graham, said: 'We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. Advertisement 'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different. 'No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. 'We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. Entertainment Jessie J promises to 'beat' breast cancer in a spe... Read More 'Over the past few years, we've hosted many similar events and managed to strike the right balance between communicating well with residents and fulfilling the needs of major events and I have no doubt we can do so once again. Advertisement 'We always look to learn lessons from previous years to update and improve on our plans. 'We're all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I'm sure that they'll 'live forever' as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield.'
