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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow Green Stage Times: Set times, support, tickets, age restrictions, likely setlist
Catfish and the Bottlemen have a big date with Glasgow. | Getty Images There's a huge outdoor gig in Glasgow this week. 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... Formed in the Welsh seaside town of Llandudno in 2007, Catfish and the Bottlemen scored a top 10 album with debut release The Balcony in 2014. They won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act two years later in 2016 and scored their first number in the same year with The Ride. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Reknowned for their incendiary live performances, the band have only released one more album - 2019's The Balance - but have toured the world relentlessly. They are expected to announce album number four soon, with new track Showtime released in February. And now they're playing a huge summer gig at Glasgow Green - accompanied by some very special guests. Here's everything you need to know. When are Catfish and the Bottlemen playing Scotland? Catfish and the Bottlemen will play Glasgow Green on Wednesday, July 9. It's the same venue as the TRNSMT music festival that starts on Friday, July 11. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen at Glasgow Green? The band have announced two support acts for their Glasgow gig. Scottish rockers The Fratellis, famous for hit songs like Chelsea Dagger and Henrietta will be on first, followed by Liverpudlian indie band The Wombats, who recently headlined Glasgow's Hydro venue. What are the stage times for Catfish and the Bottlemen at Glasgow Green? Doors to the gig open at 5pm, with The Fratellis taking to the stage at 5.45pm and the event finishing by 10.45pm. No further official stage times have been released but, judging by similar gigs at the venue, expect the Wombats to start between 7-7.30pm and Catfish and the Bottlemen to begin playing between 8.30-9pm. Can I still get tickets to see Catfish and the Bottlemen in Glasgow? If you fancy getting a ticket at the last minute now you've seen the weather forecast then you're in luck - you can still pick them up here, priced at £69.65. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Are there any age restrictions at the Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow gig? No persons under 14 will be admitted. Those aged 14 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (1 adult minimum per 4 persons aged 14 and 15 years old). What is the likely Catfish and the Bottlemen setlist? The band seem to be playing a broadly similar setlist on every night of their current tour. Expect to hear the majority of the following in Glasgow.
South Wales Guardian
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Rag'n'Bone Man signs up for Celebrity Gogglebox with comedian
Rag'n'Bone Man (real name Rory Graham) has signed up for the Channel 4 show to make his first-ever reality TV appearance. He will be joined by comedian and TV host Romesh Ranganathan on the sofa, reacting to all the nation's favourite shows. As reported by The Sun, the duo confirmed their appearance in a video shared to social media. Speaking to the camera, Romesh said: "Hello I'm Romesh and this is Rory [Rag'n'Bone Man]. "We are gonna be on Celebrity Gogglebox, aren't we?" Rag'n'Bone Man, dressed in a pink T-shirt, then added: "Yes we are, this Friday at 9pm." Rag'n'Bone Man was born on January 29, 1985, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and is known for his deep baritone voice. His first hit single 'Human' was released back in 2016, which peaked at number one in various singles charts around Europe. In 2017, he released his first album, also called 'Human', to critical acclaim. A post shared by Gogglebox (@c4gogglebox) It became the fastest-selling debut album by a male in the UK for the decade. At the 2017 Brit Awards, he was named British Breakthrough Act and received the Critics' Choice Award and went on to receive a further Brit Award for Best British Single with the title track in 2018. Since then, he has performed at headline shows and festivals around the world, releasing his second album, 'Life by Misadventure', in 2021. Recommended reading: Comedy legend signs up for Celebrity Gogglebox alongside hilarious wife Deacon Blue keyboard player James Prime dies after cancer battle EastEnders fans 'so sad' as its confirmed 'all-time favourite' dog has died Romesh Ranganathan was born on March 27, 1978, in Crawley, West Sussex, and is known for his stand-up comedy. Additionally, he has presented several TV shows, including The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Weakest Link and Rob & Romesh Vs... with Rob Beckett. Romesh has also appeared in a few films, including Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Despicable Me 4. Celebrity Gogglebox is available to watch on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday, June 20.
