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Daily Record
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kneecap's Glasgow Hydro gig sells out as rap trio headline their biggest Scottish show yet
In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, the band said "A very special thank you to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney... best in the business". Kneecap is set to make a return to Glasgow this winter as part of their "biggest run of shows ever" with tickets selling out shortly after going on sale. The Belfast based rap trio - Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí - will perform 14 shows across Scotland, England and Wales later this year. The tour includes a headline performances at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on November 30, 2025, marking the groups biggest show in Glasgow to date. Originally slated to play 11 shows, the group extended the tour by adding three additional dates in Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester after pre-sale tickets sold out almost immediately due to overwhelming demand. And now it appears the gig has sold out. Taking to Instagram, Kneecap's official account wrote: "Glasgow SOLD OUT in a few hours. 13,000 Scottish F****** comrades... let's go!" In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, they added: "A very special thank you to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney... best in the business". Swinney played down his beef with Kneecap after he was called out by the Irish rappers at a gig in Glasgow earlier this month. The SNP leader previously warned some of the group's political sloganeering was "beyond the pale". The group hit back during their O2 Academy show on July 8, with Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara asking the crowd: " What's your First Minister's name?" "They stopped us playing TRNSMT but they can't stop us playing Glasgow." Taking to Instagram to initially announce the tour, Kneecap's official account wrote: "Here we go. We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever. "The Prime Minister himself cant stop could stop sending bombs to Israel but that's another story..." Alongside their tour poster - which shows the trio in a bright green car emblazoned with the phrase "Irish Independence Traders" - the band also made a nod to their political stance. The car's number plate reads "26+6=1," a well-known slogan advocating for a united Ireland, referring to the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland and the 6 counties of Northern Ireland coming together as one. Their winter tour follows controversy earlier this year when Kneecap were originally headlining the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025 but were dropped from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised public safety concerns. At the time, a Police Scotland spokesperson stated: "Any decision on the line-up at TRNSMT is for the organisers, and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. "Officers have highlighted that the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. "We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival." Following their removal, Kneecap instead played a sold-out show at Glasgow's O2 Academy on Tuesday, July 8 - the week of the festival - insisting they wouldn't let fans down. Over 2,500 tickets were snapped up in just 80 seconds. Now, the trio is scaling up, preparing for their biggest Scottish show yet at the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro.
Glasgow Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kneecap to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro this November
The high-energy group will take to the stage at one of Scotland's most iconic venues later this year, marking their biggest Glasgow show to date. Presale tickets go live tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, at 10am, via the OVO Live presale, with general sale following on Thursday, July 18, at 10am. Ticket prices are expected to range from £53.60 to £64.95. READ MORE: Moment sniffer dog scoured Kneecap's dressing room ahead of sold-out Glasgow gig The trio — Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí — were originally scheduled to headline the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025, but were removed from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised concerns over public safety. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said at the time: "Any decision on the line-up at TRNSMT is for the organisers, and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. "Officers have highlighted that the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. "We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival." READ MORE: Kneecap member arrives at sold-out Glasgow gig in retro Celtic shirt In response, the group announced a headline show at Glasgow's O2 Academy for July 8, which sold out in just 80 seconds. The event was attended by supporters, including members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, who gathered outside the venue waving flags. Now, Kneecap are upping the capacity, taking their performance to the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro. The group shared their announcement on their Instagram, with the caption: "Here we go. "We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever. "Artist pre-sale tomorrow 10am, general sale Friday 10am. "All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the masses by signing up to our mailer or WhatsApp channel (links in bio)." The comments were quickly flooded with eager fans, Glasgow rapper Big Bemz was seen commenting: "Hydro? Yeah we will be there!" Another fan added: "Glasgow upgrade to the Hydro, no stopping yous now yasss." A third wrote: "Hydro lets gooooo."
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All the TRNSMT 2025 acts with shows lined up for Scotland — including James Marriott
Missing TRNSMT already? Here is every act from the 2025 festival with gigs lined up for Scotland. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It was a warm and glorious weekend at TRNSMT, with some of the biggest names in music entertaining thousands of fans at Glasgow Green. The festival has now wrapped for 2025 and attendees will be taking it easy after days in the sunshine enjoying music from acts including 50 Cent, Gracie Abrams and Fontaines D.C as well as those appearing on smaller stages, such as rEDOLENT, Vlure, Aaron Rowe and more. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad An incredible crowd turned up this weekend in Glasgow. | PA For those who weren't able to make it to Glasgow, there are live sets available to stream on BBC iPlayer. But if you are already thinking about your next gig, here are all of the acts from TRNSMT 2025 with shows coming up in Scotland this year. Nell Mescal The sister of Hollywood star Paul Mescal, Nell Mescal played TRNSMT on Sunday. She has a shot lined up for Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh on Monday, July 14. Kerr Mercer A rising star, Glasgow singer-songwriter Kerr Mercer made his TRNSMT debut on the King Tut's stage on Sunday. His next performance in Scotland is supporting Tom Jones during Discovery Festival in Dundee on Sunday, July 27. Fourth Daughter Appearing on the BBC Introducing stage during this year's festival, Fourth Daughter - whose real name is Emily Atkinson - will perform at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on Thursday, July 31. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tom Walker The singer is famous for songs including Leave a Light On and Just You and I. | PA Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker has already performed a few shows in Scotland this year, including The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) gig which Lewis Capaldi made a surprise appearance during in May. Following his main stage slot at TRNSMT, Walker will perform during Belladrum on Sunday, August 2, with additional gigs around Scotland in support of Tom Grennan in Aberdeen and Glasgow later this year. KuleeAngee The project of Keshav Kanabar and Duncan Grant, who are from Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively, KuleeAngee played the BBC Introducing stage at TRNMST on Sunday. Their other Scottish shows this year include during the Edinburgh Fringe, where they will perform at La Belle Angele on Friday, August 15 as part of Wide Days' Made in Scotland programme. Kyle Falconer Best known as the frontman of The View, Kyle Falconer played a solo set at TRNSMT on Sunday. He has a few shows lined up around Scotland in 2025, including at the Music & Food Festival in Arbroath on Saturday, August 23. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition, Falconer is set to play Galashiels on September 18, Alloa on September 20, and Aberdeen on September 21. Pat Hamilton Having played the BBC Introducing stage at TRNSMT on Sunday, Scottish singer-songwriter Pat Hamilton will headline two shows at The Poetry Club, SWG3 on Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25. Nxdia Alt-pop musician Nxdia entertained crowds on the King Tut's Stage on Sunday at TRNSMT 2025. Her next show in Scotland will be in support of Sofia Isella at SWG3 TV Studio on Thursday, August 28. Aaron Rowe Having recently opened for Ed Sheeran's arena tour, singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe performed on the BBC Introducing stage during TRNSMT's final day. He won't be headlining any gigs of his own anytime soon, as he will be joining Lewis Capaldi during his upcoming UK tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rowe's next Scottish gigs will be at Aberdeen's P&J Live on September 10 and 11, as well as at the OVO Hydro on September 13 and 14. Miles Kane A last minute addition to the TRNSMT 2025 line-up after Wunderhorse were forced to withdraw, Miles Kane is set to play just two shows in Scotland this year - both of which are instore performances at Assai Records in Glasgow in support of his new album Sunlight In The Shadows on Thursday, September 11. Nina Nesbitt Scottish singer and songwriter Nina Nesbitt played the King Tut's Stage at TRNSMT on Sunday, with her next Scottish gig part of Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls Lost Evenings VIII. Running from September 25-28, Nesbitt will perform at the O2 Academy in Edinburgh on Friday, September 26. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dictator With their next performance post-TRNSMT also part of Lost Evenings, West Lothian band Dictator will perform on Saturday, September 27 on the Nick Alexander Stage at the Edinburgh O2 Academy event. Good Neighbours Good Neighbours | ryanjohnstonco / Ryan Johnston English indie rock duo Good Neighbours released their debut single Home in January last year and climbed the UK charts. Having already played several shows in Scotland earlier this year, including their King Tut's stage slot at TRNSMT, the band will next perform in Scotland for their album launch show at The Caves in Edinburgh on Monday, September 29. Alex Spencer Supporting Corella on tour, Alex Spencer will follow up his Saturday TRNSMT slot with a show at Glasgow's Garage on Wednesday, October 1. Welly Following their time at TRNSMT on Saturday, Welly will bring their unique mix of genres to Scotland once again with shows in Edinburgh and Glasgow later this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The act will perform at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday, October 3, before playing King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Saturday, October 4. Chloe Qisha After her Saturday TRNSMT slot on the King Tut's stage, 21st Century Cool Girl Chloe Qisha's next Scottish date will be at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Sunday, October 5. The Kooks The Kooks have a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images Announced following their Saturday main stage slot at TRNSMT festival, iconic noughties band The Kooks will perform at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, October 8. The K's Though they have no headline slot of their own coming up in Scotland, The K's will support The Kooks at the Hydro on Wednesday, October 8. The English indie band also performed at TRNSMT over the weekend, with an early evening slot on the King Tut's Stage on Sunday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Chloe Slater Known for her song writing which tackles social and political issues, Chloe Slater played the BBC Introducing stage at Glasgow Green during the 2025 festival. It was her second show in Scotland this year, with her next performance in the country on Saturday, October 11 as part of Tenement Trail. The Rooks Also following up their TRNSMT set with a performance as part of Tenement Trail are Glasgow band The Rooks. Fright Years The final act from TRNSMT 2025 performing as part of Tenement Trail in Glasgow this year are Edinburgh-based band Fright Years. JADE Jade performing at TRNSMT | PA After her first solo Scottish show on TRNSMT's main stage on Sunday, former Little Mix member Jade is set to perform songs from her debut album That's Showbiz Baby during a gig at Glasgow's O2 Academy on Monday, October 13. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band It was during their TRNSMT slot that Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band announced the details of their biggest headline slot to date at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday, October 25. Ben Ellis Another act from the BBC Introducing Stage, emerging artist Ben Ellis is set to perform at SWG3 in Glasgow on Monday, October 27. Remember Monday With their Friday TRNSMT slot announced at the last minute, the UK's 2025 Eurovision representatives Remember Monday are set to perform at SWG3 in Glasgow on Tuesday, October 28. James Marriott James Marriott | Ryan Johnston Youtuber turned musician James Marriott's most recent album Don't Tell the Dog reached No.1 on the UK charts. Following his Saturday slot on the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT, the English singer-songwriter announced his upcoming gig at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on Tuesday, November 4. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cliffords Cork-based indie rock back Cliffords performed during TRNSMT on Friday, with their next Scottish show set for King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on Sunday, November 9. VLURE Following their BBC Introducing slot at TRNSMT, Glasgow band Vlure will embark on their headline UK and Europe tour later this year with the final date at Glasgow's Art School on Friday, November 14. Amble Dublin folk band Amble played the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT with their next Scottish show set for Thursday, November 20 at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. Arthur Hill Playing 'Costa Del Glasgow' as he explained to his followers on social media, Arthur Hill will follow his TRNSMT slot with a show at the city's Barrowland Ballroom on Friday, November 21. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wet Leg Having just released their second album Moisturiser, Isle of Wight band Wet Leg took to the main stage at TRNSMT on Sunday. Following their performance, they added a show on Monday, November 24 at Glasgow's O2 Academy to their upcoming tour. The Guest List Indie-rock band The Guest List were on the BBC Introducing line-up during TRNSMT, with their next show at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Friday, November 28. Alessi Rose After an early main stage slot at TRNSMT on Saturday, English singer-songwriter Alessi Rose will tour the UK later this year with a show set for Sunday, November 30 at Glasgow's O2 Academy. Brògeal Kaitlin Wraight Originally from Falkirk, five-piece band Brògeal have performed at TRNSMT on more than one occasion, with their latest set seeing them take to the King Tut's stage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following their appearance during this year's festival, the folk band are set to play three shows around Scotland later this year including The Caves in Edinburgh on December 2, Cafe Drummond in Aberdeen on December 3 and at Beat Generator in Dundee on December 5. Calum Bowie Banchory-born singer Calum Bowie took to the main stage at TRNSMT on Friday. He will follow up his appearance at the festival with his biggest headline gigs to date later this year. Fans can watch Bowie at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen on Thursday, December 4, followed by a show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom on Friday, December 5. Rianne Downey Glasgow-born singer Rianne Downey was among the acts who performed on the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025. Her next Scottish gig will be at The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow on Saturday, December 6. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Amy Macdonald The legendary Scottish singer played a surprise set. | PA Under the pseudonym Mrs Rock and Roll, Amy MacDonald played a secret set at the Hangout during TRNSMT 2025 following the release of her new album This What You've Been Waiting For. The Scottish singer will play two shows at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12. Brooke Combe Having already performed in Glasgow twice this year - including her TRNSMT slot - Scottish singer-songwriter Brooke Combe will once again play Glasgow at Saint Luke's on Wednesday, December 17. Lucia & The Best Boys
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
TRNSMT festival: Glasgow Green clean-up operation underway
The festival, which began at 12pm on Friday, 11 July, came to a close last night, Saturday, 13 July. TRNSMT 2025 concluded after a spectacular weekend featuring standout performances from some of the biggest names in music. READ MORE: Huge TRNSMT act visits Gorbals pub and chats to staff Festival-goers enjoyed sets from artists including 50 Cent, Fontaines D.C., and Biffy Clyro. Snow Patrol delivered a show-stopping performance to close the event on the Main Stage, while rising star JADE also impressed the crowds. Revellers were treated to an unusually sunny spell in Glasgow, with temperatures reaching as high as 30°C over the weekend. READ MORE: Check out these 17 amazing shots as music lovers arrive at TRNSMT for final day Photographs taken by our photographer, Gordon Terris, show the clean-up operation now underway at Glasgow Green. Images depict an empty field, with cranes positioned to dismantle the Main Stage. Lorries can also be seen being loaded with metal barriers used throughout the series of shows. (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris)
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
TRNSMT star praised Glasgow's Celtic FC after sweet gift
Jazzy was gifted the new Hoops jersey for the season ahead by the club. In an Instagram post, the 28-year-old dance-pop singer-songwriter showed off her brand-new footie top. Sharing an image, the talented star looked proud and chuffed as she donned the Celtic top. READ MORE: Celtic legend 'starstruck' after bumping into 'true' icon (Image: Instagram) The t-shirt was accompanied by a note from the East End club, which read: "Jazzy, hope you have a great weekend at TRNSMT. "We thought you would like the new Hoops before the season starts. Everyone at Celtic FC." Sharing the sweet gift on social media, Jazzy said: "TRNSMT Festival, thank you for having me. "Shoutout to Celtic FC, what a gesture. Hail Hail." READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant visited by Celtic & Rangers star to temporarily close (Image: Instagram)Jazzy, from Ireland, performed at TRNSMT 2025 at Glasgow Green on Sunday, July 13. She is known for her hit tunes, including Somedays, No Bad Vibes, High On Me, Giving Me, and Closer To The Floor.
