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Singer with over 1billion streams announced three Glasgow gigs

Singer with over 1billion streams announced three Glasgow gigs

Glasgow Times24-04-2025

Loyle Carner will perform at the city's O2 Academy on November 12, 13, 14, 2025.
The 30-year-old, from Lambeth in London, is known for his tunes such as Ottolenghi, Let It Go, All I Need, Damselfly, and Desoleil.
The talented musician, writer, director, producer, entrepreneur, and actor first emerged in 2013 with his A Little Late EP.
Since then, Loyle has been shortlisted for multiple awards, including two Mercury Prizes, BRIT awards, and NME accolades.
The star has also amassed over 1.1billion streams across all of his songs.
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Announcing the shows, Gigs in Scotland said: "Just announced - Loyle Carner.
"O2 Academy Glasgow - November 13, 14, 15, 2025."

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