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Music festival with star line-up between Glasgow & Edinburgh officially gets go-ahead from council

Music festival with star line-up between Glasgow & Edinburgh officially gets go-ahead from council

Scottish Sun22-05-2025

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MUSIC TO MY EARS Music festival with star line-up between Glasgow & Edinburgh officially gets go-ahead from council
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A MUSIC festival is gearing up to host two huge open-air gigs at a Scots park after a licence was granted by the council.
Kelpies Live is set to host major names in the music business at Falkirk's Helix Park this summer.
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Kelpies Live is set to host major names in the music business at Falkirk's Helix Park
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Eighties music legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will take to the stage on June 13
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Pop star Jess Glynne will be hitting the Falkirk stage on Saturday, June 14
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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will take to the stage on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14.
Members of Falkirk Council's licensing board approved the application for the events after seeing the alcohol management plan, the Daily Record reports.
They agreed to grant the licence which will see the bars stop serving at 10pm.
The concerts are set to be held on the park's Great Lawn - which is only a few minutes walk away from the iconic Kelpies.
It is organised by xfire live events and the bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, who are experienced at organising bars at events such as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Royal Highland Show.
Those attending are being urged to bring ID with them if they wish to buy alcohol as the Challenge 25 policy will be enforced.
Eighties music legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will take to the stage at Helix Park on Friday, June 13.
Fans of the Red Red Wine favourites have been urged to get their tickets quick as they are running low.
Gates for the show open at 5pm on the night.
And pop star Jess Glynne will be hitting the Falkirk stage on Saturday, June 14.
Lucky fans hope for new music from Scots rock legends at secret gig
It is the I'll Be There singer's only Scottish headline show of the summer.
Gates for the show open at 2pm.
Music fans have been warned that entry searches will be in operation and no-one will be allowed to bring in alcohol or any other liquids.
Concert car parking, which must be booked in advanced, is at the nearby Falkirk Stadium.
There is a free shuttle bus service for customers with mobility issues.

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