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Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Chappell Roan at Edinburgh's Summer Sessions 2025 second date: presale, prices and everything you need to know
In 2024 we got to witness the astronomical rise of pop superstar Chappell Roan. The 'Good Luck, Babe!' singer played a whistlestop tour around the UK, including three nights at the O2 Academy Brixton, and ended up top of Time Out's list of the best songs of 2024. After announcing a headline show at Reading Festival 2025, it was looking like that would be the only chance to see Chappell in Britain this year. But... that has just changed. The Midwest Princess has announced more huge UK shows this summer, and will be performing at the Edinburgh Summer Sessions this August. Roan revealed plans for a first Edinburgh Summer Sessions show last week, but after tickets sold out in minutes she's since added a second. Grab your pink cowboy hat and get learning the 'HOT TO GO' dance – this is all the information you need to know about Chappell Roan in Edinburgh. When is Chappell Roan playing the Edinburgh Summer Sessions? Chappell will hit the stage at Royal Highland Showgrounds on Tuesday, August 26 2025 and Wednesday August 27 2025. The August 27 was the second one to be added. When do tickets go on sale? The general sale for the second show kicks off on Wednesday April 16 at 10am. You can get tickets directly on the Summer Sessions website, or through Ticketmaster. How much do tickets cost? Chappell Roan ticket prices have been confirmed at £72.80 (including fees) with a per order handling fee of £3.25, according to Ticketmaster. Is there a presale? There is one presale for the second Chappell Roan show, an hour before general sale. Waiting list subscribers will get presale access on Wednesday, April 16 at 9am. What about VIP? There are VIP tickets, and these will set you back £110.90 plus handling fees. This ticket gets you access to 'an exclusive area within the event arena, offering views of the main stage'.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots music festival among most expensive in UK amid concerns over 'value for money'
Scotland festival-goers "should consider what they value most in their experience" because events are not cheap Festival season is nearly upon us and many Scots are gearing up for the music event of their choice. From Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival to Glasgow and Edinburgh Summer Sessions, we are totally spoiled for choice this summer. However, there is no escaping the fact that arts events are costly. Between food, drink, transport, and festival tickets themselves, music lovers can find themselves hundreds of pounds out of pocket before even seeing an act. In fact, a new study has revealed that a hugely popular music festival in Scotland is the ninth-most expensive music event in the UK. TRNSMT, which takes place over three days in Glasgow Green every July, is the pricey festival in question. TRNSMT charges £89.50 per day, according to research by online casino guide CritiqueJeu, which examined ticket prices for over 300 UK festivals scheduled in 2025, calculating the cost per day based on the minimum ticket price. The music extravaganza, organised by DF Concerts, boasts 50 Cent, The Script, Snow Patrol, and Biffy Clyro among its line-up this year. It has become the country's biggest festival since T in the Park wrapped up in 2016. "Seeing the variation in cost for these festivals can lead to a 'something for everyone' ideal," Paul LENGLET, co-founder and editor of CritiqueJeu, said on the findings. "However, with the cost of living still high and the UK public suffering from hits to their wallets, it's time to question whether the festivals are giving value for money." A general admission day ticket currently costs £89.50 from the TRNSMT website, while a full weekend job costs £249.50. There are also options to snap up two day tickets at varying prices. Elsewhere, Leeds Festival and Reading Festival, both happening in August, share first place as the UK's most expensive festivals based on the minimum day ticket price. These events, which typically feature similar line-ups across their separate locations, require £125 for a single day's attendance. BST Hyde Park ranked second most expensive at £101.95 per day. However, it comes with the advantage of a central London location and typically A-list headliners. The event runs from June 27 to July 13, 2025. If you're looking for a festival with multi-day camping and a diverse lineup, Homestead Festival, which was ranked third among all events at £100 per day, is a popular option. The festival takes place from July 18-20, 2025 at Fernhill Farm in Somerset. Parklife Weekender is fourth at £97.70 per day, scheduled for June 8 and 9, 2025 in Manchester. Meanwhile, Bloodstock, known for its heavy metal focus and devoted fan base, ranked fifth on the price index at £96 per day. In general, the study found a huge price gap between the most expensive and most affordable options. While Leeds and Reading charge £125 per day, Swanage Blues festival costs just £3.75 daily, Live on the Wye £3.50, and Chester Folk Festival £3.25. These budget-friendly options cost over 97 per cent less than the premium events. "Festival-goers should consider what they value most in their experience," Paul added. "The headline acts and production values at Leeds and Reading justify their premium pricing for many attendees. "But the amenities on offer are often basic portable toilets and junk food stands. Whereas, smaller events often offer more distinctive atmospheres and community connections that appeal to different audiences.' Top 10 most expensive UK festivals in 2025 (cost per day) Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
US pop superstar Chappell Roan announces second Scottish show – how to get tickets
A US pop superstar has announced a second Scottish show after the first sold out within minutes. Chappell Roan, who found global stardom last year after her 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess snowballed, has announced a second show on August 27 after there was "phenomenal demand" for the first show. Roan will play at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on August 26 and 27 as part of their summer sessions. Tickets for the August 27 show will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday April 16 on the Gigs in Scotland website. There will be no presale. EXTRA DATE ADDED🚨» Due to phenomenal demand, Chappell Roan has added a second night at Royal Highland Showgrounds on Wednesday 27th August as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions! Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10am. MORE INFO ⇾ — Gigs in Scotland (@gigsinscotland) April 14, 2025 Announcing the second show on Monday afternoon, Gigs in Scotland wrote: 'Bold pop hooks, sex positivity, honest songwriting, and a heavy dose of glitter make up the world of Chappell Roan, the multi-faceted pop artist taking the world by storm. 'The LA-based singer, songwriter, and performer exploded into stardom with her 2023 debut studio album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, a technicolor tale of self-discovery that landed on multiple year-end lists (Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Billboard, TIME, more).' READ MORE: Naked Billy Connolly mural unveiled in iconic Glasgow location Last month, Roan replaced herself at the top of the singles charts, the Official Charts Company said. The singer, 27, whose real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, secured top spot with her new country single The Giver. Roan's first foray into the county genre replaced her song Pink Pony Club as UK number one. 'We've never done a country song and I have such a special place in my heart for country music,' Roan wrote in an Instagram post. 'I grew up listening to it every morning and afternoon on my school bus and had it swirling around me at bonfires, grocery stores and karaoke bars.'
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to buy Sam Fender UK tour 2025 tickets today as they go on presale
Singer-songwriter Sam Fender is gearing up for a busy year of huge shows as part of his 'People Watching' tour and this week tickets go on sale for the next three more outdoor concerts. Last week, the South Shields singer added to his previously announced stadium run in Newcastle and London, with three big outdoor dates. He'll now also play Manchester's Wythenshawe Park, Edinburgh's Royal Highland Showgrounds, and Belfast's Boucher Road Playing Fields in August. Fans who registered or pre-ordered the album before 10am on Monday, 17 February will be in for a chance to enter the presale on Tuesday, 18 February at 11am using unique codes, concluding on Wednesday, 19 February at 10am GMT. READ MORE: Morrissey fans fume at 'complete joke' ticket prices as UK tour dates go on sale READ MORE: People are only now realising what the band name 'Coldplay' means Remaining tickets will be available as part of general sale on Friday, 21 February at 10am via Sam Fender's website here and Ticketmaster here. Fender will play Wythenshawe Park on Saturday, August 16 in support of his forthcoming album, 'People Watching', which will be released on Friday, 21 February. He'll also play Edinburgh Summer Sessions at Royal Highland Showgrounds on Friday, August 22 and VITAL at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on Thursday, 28 August. Support comes from Olivia Dean in Manchester and Edinburgh, while Irish singer-songwriter CMAT will appear at the Belfast show. Further supports are also set to be announced. Ahead of the album launch this week, Sam has shared his new single, 'Arm's Length', a song that received a huge reaction from his fans on the sold-out UK and Ireland arena tour in late 2024. On Friday (February 14), he released 'Remember My Name', a song dedicated to his late grandparents. In a social media post shared over the weekend, he said the love song was written in honour of them from the perspective of his grandad who was looking after his grandma when she was suffering from dementia. As well as promoting his new album, Sam is also gearing up for a sold-out tour of Europe in March, ahead of a Spring tour in the United States. Fans who registered / pre-ordered the new album before Monday, 17 February at 10am GMT will receive a unique code will be able to enter the pre-sale which commences on Tuesday, 18 February at 11am GMT, concluding on Wednesday, 19 February at 10am GMT. All remaining tickets will go on general sale from Friday, 21 February at 10am GMT via and Ticketmaster here. European Tour (support from CMAT): 4th March – Olympia, Paris SOLD OUT 5th March – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg SOLD OUT 8th March – Halle 622, Zurich SOLD OUT 10th March – Palladium, Cologne SOLD OUT 12th March – Zenith, Munich SOLD OUT 13th March – ChorusLife Arena, Bergamo SOLD OUT 16th March – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin SOLD OUT 18th March – Afas Live, Amsterdam SOLD OUT 19th March – Forest National, Brussels SOLD OUT 5th April - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC 7th April - The Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA 9th April - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR 11th April - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA 12th April - Coachella Festival, CA 19th April - Coachella Festival, CA 21st April - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ 23rd April - The Union Event Center - Salt Lake City, UT 24th April – Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO 24th May – Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025, Sefton Park, Liverpool 6th June – London Stadium (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) 12th June – St. James' Park, Newcastle (w/ CMAT) SOLD OUT 14th June – St. James' Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT 15th June - St. James' Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT 21st June – Hurricane, Germany 22nd June – Southside, Germany 5th July – Rock Werchter, Belgium 6th July – Down The Rabbit Hole, Ewijk 11th July - NOS Alive, Lisbon 8th August – Syd for Solen, Copenhagen 16th August – Wythenshawe Park, Manchester 22nd August – Edinburgh Summer Sessions @ Royal Highland Showgrounds 28th August – VITAL @ Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular singer announces his only Scottish show
Sam Fender is set to perform at the Royal Highland Showgrounds for Edinburgh Summer Sessions this August. The popular singer-songwriter will take to the stage on August 22, which will be his only Scottish show. READ MORE: Mark Currie, Royal Highland Centre director of venue, said: "We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Sam Fender to the Royal Highland Centre as part of the Summer Sessions. "His incredible talent and energy make him one of the most exciting live acts around, and we know fans are in for an unforgettable night. "The Summer Sessions continue to bring world-class artists to our stage here at Ingliston, and this is set to be one of the highlights of the year." Fans eager to see Sam Fender live were advised to register their interest and pre-order the new album to secure pre-sale tickets. The pre-sale will start on February 18 at 11am and close on February 19. The remaining tickets will be available for general sale from February 21 at 10am via READ MORE: Support for the Edinburgh Summer Sessions concert will come from Olivia Dean. £1 from every ticket sold on the stadium run will be donated to cultural organisations such as Youth Music and Sunday for Sammy to support the arts in the North East of England. Sam Fender was recently nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Alternative/Rock Act at the BRIT Awards 2025. His upcoming performance at Edinburgh Summer Sessions is anticipated to be a highlight of the summer, with fans eagerly awaiting the live renditions of tracks from his latest album. With the Royal Highland Centre as the backdrop, the August 22 show is set to be a night to remember for Sam Fender fans.
