Winners of Lewis Capaldi's lookalike competition revealed
Fans began queueing outside the Sauchiehall Street store from as early as 7am, eager to take part in the fun and bag themselves a spot at the concert.
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To walk away with the coveted tickets, fans didn't just have to dress the part—they also had to prove their knowledge by answering Lewis Capaldi-themed trivia questions. From knowing his favourite Greggs snacks to details about his songs, only true superfans made it through.
Seven-year-old Chelsey, who waited with her mum Stephanie from around 3pm, arrived dressed to embody the essence of the Someone You Loved singer.
Both braved the Glasgow weather for hours, having missed out on tickets when they first went on sale.
Stephanie said she was 'so excited' to see Capaldi live but admitted she was still in shock at being a lucky winner.
Chelsey shared that she was most excited to hear Before You Go, as 'she's always singing it' at home.
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Chloe, from Balloch, who was also waiting in the queue, said she hoped to win as she's been a fan of the Glasgow-born star since she was fourteen.
She shared: 'He's helped me through a lot with his music.
'A lot of the same struggles he's spoken about—like tics—are things I've dealt with too. I get emotional thinking about it. It means a lot to me.'
Chloe went all out in full Capaldi attire—leopard print bucket hat, bedazzled sunglasses, a jumper reading "big sexy," and a red tutu.
(Image: Newsquest) Sisters Nicole and Rachel Gillespie, who had been queueing since 7am, walked away with two sausage rolls and two tickets to see their favourite pop star.
Dressed as the 'iconic' Capaldi—complete with a towel on the head and sunglasses—they impressed both the crowd and the judges.
Friends Amy and Saturn also turned up early in hopes of securing tickets, having been unsuccessful in previous attempts.
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Amy explained: 'They were really hard to get."
In order to bag the tickets, Amy was asked which Greggs item best matched the mood of a Capaldi breakup song, she answered 'a yum yum'—calling it the ultimate comfort food.
Videos captured by The Glasgow Times show that even after all the tickets were handed out, hopeful fans were still lined up around the building, eager for a chance to see their idol.
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