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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Music festival with star line-up between Glasgow & Edinburgh officially gets go-ahead from council
Read on to see who is performing MUSIC TO MY EARS Music festival with star line-up between Glasgow & Edinburgh officially gets go-ahead from council Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Kelpies Live is set to host major names in the music business at Falkirk's Helix Park Credit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers Ltd 4 Eighties music legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will take to the stage on June 13 Credit: Getty 4 Pop star Jess Glynne will be hitting the Falkirk stage on Saturday, June 14 Credit: Getty 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.
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kelpies to host two major outdoor concerts at Helix Park this summer - Jess Glynne, UB40 dates and timings
Two major outdoor concerts will be hosted at The Kelpies this summer. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers 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... Falkirk's Helix Park is all set to host some big names in music as part of its Kelpies Live events, as a licence was granted for two open-air concerts in June. Members of Falkirk Council's licensing board had no hesitation in approving the application for when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell play on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The world-famous Kelpies. Picture: Michael Gillen The concerts on the park's Great Lawn – a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures – are being organised by xfire live events. The bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, which have experience working at major events, including the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The board's policy is now that it will consider all applications for events that will have more than 1,000 attending. After seeing the alcohol management plan, members agreed to grant the licence, which will see the bars stop serving at 10pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ticket-holders have been advised that a Challenge 25 policy will be enforced. Those attending are strongly recommend to bring ID if they wish to buy an alcoholic drink. No-one will be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids and entry searches will be in operation. Parking, which must be booked in advance, will be at Falkirk Stadium. A free shuttle bus service will operate between there and the park for customers with mobility issues. The licensing board's depute convener, Cllr Bryan Deakin, said he felt the event 'would be really good for Falkirk'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While the board unanimously agreed the application, Councillor Robert Spears said he had 'serious concerns' about the fact the event was taking place while there were 'major roadworks in the locale'. 'I feel that this event will cause major disruption for traffic in the surrounding areas,' he said.
STV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
The Kelpies to host open-air gigs as permission granted for summer shows
Falkirk's Helix Park is all set to host some big names in music as part of its Kelpies Live events, as a licence was granted for two open-air concerts in June. Members of Falkirk Council's licensing board had no hesitation in approving the application for when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell play on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14. The concerts on the park's Great Lawn – a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures – are being organised by xfire live events, while the bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, who have experience of organising bars for events including the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The board's policy is now that it will consider all applications for events that will have more than 1,000 attending. After seeing the alcohol management plan, members agreed to grant the licence which will see the bars stop serving at 10pm. Ticket-holders have been advised that a Challenge 25 policy will be enforced and those attending are strongly recommend to bring ID if they wish to buy an alcoholic drink. No one will be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids and entry searches will be in operation. Parking, which must be booked in advance, will be at Falkirk Stadium and a free shuttle bus service will operate between there and the park for customers with mobility issues. The licensing board's depute convener, Cllr Bryan Deakin, said he felt the event 'would be really good for Falkirk'. While the board unanimously agreed the application, Councillor Robert Spears said he had 'serious concerns' about the fact that the event is taking place while there are 'major roadworks in the locale'. 'I feel that this event will cause major disruption for traffic in the surrounding areas.' Police Scotland confirmed there have been discussions with contractors Balfour Beatty and the concerns raised have been 'identified and addressed'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Falkirk's Kelpies Live open-air gigs get go-ahead from licensing
Falkirk 's Helix Park is all set to host some big names in music as part of its Kelpies Live events, as a licence was granted for two open-air concerts in June. Members of Falkirk Council' s licensing board had no hesitation in approving the application for when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell play on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14. The concerts on the park's Great Lawn - a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures - are being organised by xfire live events, while the bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, who have experience of organising bars for events including the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The board's policy is now that it will consider all applications for events that will have more than 1000 attending. After seeing the alcohol management plan, members agreed to grant the licence which will see the bars stop serving at 10 pm. Ticket-holders have been advised that a Challenge 25 policy will be enforced and those attending are strongly recommend to bring ID if they wish to buy an alcoholic drink. No-one will be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids and entry searches will be in operation. Parking, which must be booked in advance, will be at Falkirk Stadium and a free shuttle bus service will operate between there and the park for customers with mobility issues. The licensing board's depute convener, Cllr Bryan Deakin, said he felt the event "would be really good for Falkirk". While the board unanimously agreed the application, Councillor Robert Spears said he had "serious concerns" about the fact that the event is taking place while there are "major roadworks in the locale". "I feel that this event will cause major disruption for traffic in the surrounding areas." Police Scotland confirmed there have been discussions with contractors Balfour Beatty and the concerns raised have been "identified and addressed".
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Tattoo boss admits flypasts over Edinburgh Castle 'at the mercy of' council as ban demands grow
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has spoken about opposition to flypasts over Edinburgh Castle. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers 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... The head of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has admitted the future of the event's iconic flypasts is 'at the mercy' of council officials and politicians as it launched its 75th-anniversary programme. Jason Barrett, chief executive of the organisation, said a proposed ban on aerial displays put forward by an Edinburgh city councillor would be a 'loss' for the show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft the Red Arrows complete a flypast. Picture:| Getty Images The Tattoo launched its 2025 programme, titled, The Heroes Who Made Us, at an event at the National Museum of Scotland. Mirroring the first Tattoo performance in 1950, the British Army will be taking on the role of the 'lead service', while the show will present music, dance and precision performance that make up the past 75 years of the Tattoo story and beyond. READ MORE: New push to ban Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh Military Tattoo at festival time This year's performances are also to feature a 'storyteller', played by Glasgow actor Terence Rae, who will lead the audience through the show. Green councillor Dan Heap this week brought a motion to Edinburgh City Council to explore banning flypasts entirely, citing the noise disturbance they cause – and the potentially traumatic impact flypasts can have on people fleeing war. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He said he hoped the number of flypasts allowed would be reduced to 'preferably, zero'. Mr Barrett insisted that flypasts, such as those by the Red Arrows, are an integral part of the history of the Tattoo. He said: 'This is not a new conversation. This is something we monitor and it's not up to us. That's up to government officials, politicians, who make that something to talk about. But in some ways, we are at the mercy of everybody else on this.' Major Stevie Small, MBE, Tattoo associate director and Corporal Tegan Moisenko from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at the launch of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 75th anniversary show, to take place this August. | Lisa Ferguspn He added: 'If you were to ask me, 'should there be flyovers?' my answer would be emphatically yes, because they're part of the history of the Tattoo and creates a spectacle for the audience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'A ban would have an impact. The show is deep enough and rich enough and enjoyable and entertaining enough on its own, but anytime you take something away, people are going to wish for it to come back.' Alan Lane, who took on the role of creative director last year, agreed. He said: 'Flypasts are a part of our heritage here and part of the collaboration we have with the military. The partnership we have with the military is a really important one and flypasts are part of that. 'It's a really exciting audience offer in or toolbox, but it's for other people to decide whether they are permissible or not.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Lane also dismissed increased competition for audience spend in Edinburgh, where the festival season will compete with Murrayfield Stadium concerts by Oasis and AC/DC during August. He said: 'We are a unique offer and for me, it's not about competing with. You can love Oasis, go to Oasis, but we do 26 shows, come another night. 'I don't think we're in competition with anyone. We're part of a really brilliant, diverse offer the city has at all times of year, but especially in August.' This year's show, which attracts up to 9,000 spectators on the Castle Esplanade every night, will also feature a series of favourite hits from the past seven decades of the Tattoo - Now That's what I call Tattoo 75 - in a celebration performed by a collaboration of various Tattoo performances.
