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Glasgow Times
21 hours ago
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- Glasgow Times
'Chaos': Glasgow Residents fume after Lana Del Rey gig
Some claimed that traffic clogged their streets until after midnight following the pop superstar's show. The Summertime Sadness singer wowed fans, some of whom camped out for over 24 hours to get the best view, at the Southside stadium. Some residents did receive a letter from the Hampden team forewarning them of road closures, however, some claim to have not received any notice. 'Chaos': Glasgow Residents fume after Lana Del Rey gig (Image: Roberto Ricciuti) READ MORE: I saw Lana Del Rey at Glasgow's Hampden Park - my verdict One local fumed: "These streets were all road blocked off for people coming from Mount Florida station. "I don't think anyone could get in or out of this area. "People had left for work in the morning and returned to the blocks. Unable to access their street. "Meaning people were having to park in the already over-parked streets in the area." READ MORE: Glasgow road closures for Hampden Park gigs this month One person had been a resident in the area for five years and said they'd "never had any issues" before dubbing the fallout a "shambles." Another vented: "Last night at the Hampden event, cars on Kinmount Ave were parked on kerbs, across driveways, on corners on double yellow lines. "No parking wardens patrolling. Do laws and rules only apply when it suits? "Then absolute traffic chaos after the event." Many roads were closed in an attempt to manage the large crowds travelling to and from Mount Florida train station. READ MORE: 23 fan photos outside Hampden Park ahead of Lana Del Rey gig We reported on the closures earlier this week, which were put in place by Glasgow City Council; however, the frustrated locals say the disruption was "the worst ever." One said: "I have lived in the area since I was a wee girl, bought a house in the area too, I remember when parking was only allowed on one side of the street during games. "This however has been the worst event organised I have ever known. "Perhaps shutting all the streets, tinkering with lights or making it a Thursday night when folk work has made it a disaster."
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lana Del Rey spotted 'exploring' Glasgow ahead of concert
The 40-year-old Summertime Sadness singer performed at Hampden Park in the Southside on Thursday, June 26. However, before her concert, the star posted pictures on Instagram teasing that she had arrived in the city. READ MORE: Lana Del Rey's love for Glasgow from Celtic to shopping In one of the images, Lana was in the sky, flying over the area. She captioned the picture: "Glasgow, we're here. Unbelievable." In a follow-up post, the New York-born musician posted a photograph of her exploring some woodlands with pals, which is understood to be somewhere in or near Glasgow. (Image: Instagram) Lana is widely known for her hit tunes, including Young and Beautiful and Cinnamon Girl. But she is also known for her love of Glasgow. From previously donning a Celtic top to shopping in a Co-op store in the city, the singer has a rather unexpected love affair with the city.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
23 fan photos outside Hampden Park ahead of Lana Del Rey gig
Dedicated fans of the American pop icon have been camping outside the Southside venue for over 24 hours. The Summertime Sadness singer is set to take the stage at approximately 8.30pm, but for many, the experience began long before the music starts. READ MORE: Glasgow Lana Del Rey fans camp out for 27 hours at Hampden The Glasgow Times reported today that by the time gates open at 5pm, some superfans will have spent around 27 hours outside the venue in hopes of securing the best possible spot to see the 40-year-old New York native up close. Lana, who has ancestral roots in Lanarkshire, has often expressed affection for Scotland. In a previous interview, she revealed: 'I don't have [a permanent home]... but when I have any time, I go to Glasgow. That's where I'm happiest.' READ MORE: Glasgow road closures for Hampden Park gigs this month Scroll down to see if you can spot yourself in these 23 incredible photos of the fans who turned Hampden into a sea of excitement ahead of Lana's much-anticipated Glasgow return. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) With thousands expected to attend, ScotRail has advised concert-goers to buy return train tickets in advance and prepare for queuing systems both before and after the show After the gig, Mount Florida — the closest station to Hampden — will implement crowd control measures. ScotRail has also confirmed that extra carriages and additional services will run between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida to accommodate the surge in passengers. Several roads around the Hampden Park area are expected to experience disruption and closures due to the concert. Fans and residents are advised to plan travel accordingly.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lana Del Rey 'sending all my love' to Wales after Cardiff Principality Stadium gig
Lana Del Rey 'sending all my love' to Wales after Cardiff Principality Stadium gig The American singer kicked off her UK and Ireland tour in Cardiff and she 'truly loves' the capital too Lana Del Rey performed live at the Principality Stadium On Monday, June 23. (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) On Monday, June 23 Lana Del Rey kicked off her UK and Ireland tour in Cardiff's Principality Stadium. She stepped out on to "one of the most detailed and distinctive sets", which consisted a full Southern-style house sat in the centre, surrounded by a swamp-like set with greenery, a willow tree, and soft fairy lights. Very Lana. The show had mixed reviews from fans as some criticised the length of the set and questioned its suitability for a stadium venue, while others "loved it". The night was filled with tears from both the crowd and the singer as she declared, "I truly love you Cardiff." Lana has since taken to social media to share her love for the country, and thanking the audience for "showing out for our first show." From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . She shared on Instagram: "Thank you so much Wales for being with us and showing out for our first show. I was so happy to be there and so was the band." Lana added: "Sending all my love" Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Fans shared their admiration for the singer in the comments of the post. One person said: "i loved it girl wouldn't wanna be anywhere else." Another added: "the set is so beautiful. can't wait to see the rest of the tour." The singer is celebrated for chart-topping tracks such as Summertime Sadness, Born to Die, Video Games, and Young and Beautiful, graced Wales with her presence for the first time, despite her infrequent UK shows. Before the concert, speculation was rife amongst her fanbase, with some doubting whether she would perform at all. However, their concerns were alleviated when they spotted the songstress post-rehearsal the previous night, where she warmly engaged with fans who serenaded her with Happy Birthday, celebrating her recent 40th. Despite the buzz, the star's latest spectacle seems to have slightly missed the mark for some attendees. A common grievance was her tardiness, arriving just shy of 9pm, reminiscent of her Glastonbury stint two years prior when she faced a mic cut-off for being half an hour late, attributing the delay to her hair preparations. Some concertgoers expressed frustration with the length of the performance, citing the 1 hour and 20 minute-long show as underwhelming for a stadium event, especially when compared to artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé who often perform for over three hours. You can read more here. Article continues below On X, one fan wrote: "Lana Del Rey that Cardiff concert was SO crap. 1h20min concert with Lana hiding behind the stage for 20 min while playback plays." Tickets are still available for the rest of the UK tour on Ticketmaster. Lana Del Rey will be performing in Scotland, Liverpool and Dublin before the tour comes to a close under the Wembley arches on July 4.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Lana Del Rey fans camp out for 27 hours at Hampden
The Summertime Sadness singer will take to the stage at around 8.30pm tonight, June 26. Hundreds of fans who are hoping to get up close to the 40-year-old singer from New York have spent over 24 hours outside the stadium already. By the time doors open at 5pm, they'll have spent around 27 hours outside the stadium. We headed out to speak to them while they queued to find out why they do it and what it's like to camp out to meet their hero. (L-R) Isabell, Alfie, Callie, Alan, Paris, Jemima, Thierry, and Liam were all first in the queue (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Lana Del Rey spotted at Glasgow Airport ahead Hampden show This group from across the UK were first in line, and most of them had been there since 2pm yesterday, June 25. Some of them had been at her show in Cardiff on Monday, June 23, where she kicked off the tour and were following her around every show. They organised a number system to ensure the queue was kept fair after Cardiff was "stressful" due to the "queue being a mess." At 1pm today, the list was nearing 300 people for their door alone, and the group at the front explained why they put in the effort to camp out. They said: "We just want a good view! But I think as well just being close to like her aura, her presence. "She is so comforting, she's just always so warm, just her looking at you and smiling like sending kisses." READ MORE: Lana Del Rey's love for Glasgow from Celtic to shopping The sadness of a Glasgow summertime had hit the fans as the rain poured on them yesterday, and they were given space in a marquee by security staff to take shelter last night. But the weather hasn't dampened their spirits as cheers and songs erupted throughout the lines of fans. Callie, 18, from Glasgow added: "The community spirit keeps you going." Cameron Bell, 18, from Kilmarnock, has been queuing since 7am this morning (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: All the banned items from Lana Del Rey's Glasgow gig Cameron Bell, 18, from Kilmarnock, was number 81 in the queue, having joined it at 7am this morning. He said: "It's my first ever time seeing Lana, I've never camped out before. "I've seen other artists before, and I've not really camped out for them. This is my first-ever concert that I've camped out for. "Her music means a lot to me. I've been listening to her since I was nine, since 2016." Peter Gomm, 54, from London has seen Lana in 26 countries (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: New Superman mural appears in Glasgow - here's where to pose like the movie hero Peter Gomm from London was also at Lana's Cardiff show and has seen her perform in 26 different countries. The Hampden gig will be his 92nd time seeing the popstar since first seeing her in 2010, and he joined the queue at 4:30am this morning. Peter, 54, said: "I've been all over the world to see her, it's a vocation. "I got here this morning and was straight into the marquee with the rest of the fans, it was really good. "I've got a couple of favourite shows, one in The Hollywood Bowl and one in Nashville as well." "Addressing the rumours of camping out" (L-R) Jemima Bell, 18, Paris Smith, 22, and Alan Murray, 23 (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Glasgow parents buying 'anti-theft device' for kids' dolls that're 'stolen at school' Fans Jemima Bell, 18, from Liverpool, Paris Smith, 22, from Birmingham, and Alan Murray, 23, from London spoke to us about "addressing the rumours" about camping out. They said: "We're fed up of hearing: 'Do they not shower? Do they not wash?' "I've just run from the Airbnb, jumped out of the shower, thrown my makeup on, and run. We do shower. "So, we do shower. We do wash. We take it in turns. We brush our teeth." "We go to the toilet, we do eat." "We've heard rumours about us wearing nappies. There are no nappies going on. Please. No. "No one smells bad at all in the concert as well. Like people saying I bet every stinks of barrier. "No, they don't. We do know how to wash."
