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Scotsman
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TRNSMT Day 3: Full Sunday set times, banned items, weather forecast, what VIP gets you - can I bring a vape?
Snow Patrol are headlining TRNSMT today. | Getty Images It's the last of three days of music at Glasgow Green - with honorary Glaswegians Snow Patrol headlining. 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... TRNSMT has taken place in Glasgow since 2017, when Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro topped the bill. It was a replacement for the much-missed T in the Park, bringing the music into the city centre to negate the need for camping. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since then the likes of Queen, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and Pulp have graced the stage - with local heroes Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon cutting their teeth on the smaller stages before moving up the bill. This year Biffy Clyro are back to headline, along with Snow Patrol (who were based in Glasgow when they rose to fame) and 50 Cent, from Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13. Here's everything you need to know if you are going along for the final day. What are the set times for day three of TRNSMT? Here's what's happening where: Main Stage Nieve Ella: 12.30pm to 1pm Tom Walker: 1.25pm to 2.15pm Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band: 2.45pm to 3.30pm The Lathums: 4pm to 4.45pm Myles Smith: 5.15pm to 6pm Jade: 6.30pm to 7.15pm Gracie Abrams: 7.45pm to 8.45pm Snow Patrol: 9.25pm to 10.55pm King Tut's stage Nxdia: 12.30pm to 1pm Kerr Mercer: 1.20pm to 1.50pm Kyle Falconer: 2.20pm to 2.50pm Rianne Downey: 3.20pm to 4pm Nina Nesbitt: 4.30pm to 5.10pm The K's: 5.40pm to 6.20pm Brooke Combe: 6.50pm to 7.40pm Shed Seven: 8.20pm to 9.20pm BBC Introducing Stage Pat Hamilton: 1pm to 1.30pm Kuleeangee: 2.05pm to 2.35pm Dictator: 3.05pm to 3.35pm Ben Ellis: 4.05pm to 4.35pm Nell Mescal: 5.15pm to 5.40pm Aaron Rowe: 6.20pm to 6.50pm Matilda Mann: 8.30pm to 9.10pm Radio One Dance Stage Beaux: 12pm to 1pm Kane Kirkpatrick: 1pm to 2.30pm Sarah Story: 2.30pm to 4pm Charlie Hedges: 4pm to 6pm Beth: 6pm to 8pm Jazzy: 8pm to 9.30pm What's the weather forecast for day three of TRNSMT? It's looking like it's going to be glorious all weekend for the festival (makes a change). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Expect blue skies and temperatures of up to 27C on Friday - pack sunscreen an make sure to stay hydrated. What items are not allowed into TRNSMT? If you arrive with any of the following, expect them to be confiscated at the gate: Flares Gas devices Smoke devices Fireworks Sparklers Confetti cannons Chinese / sky lanterns Firewood Candles or any flames Excessive amounts of cigarettes and/or vapes Professional camera/video/audio equipment including removable lenses Drones Portable laser equipment Laser pens Air horns Megaphones Sound systems Vuvuzelas Kites Frisbees Boomerangs Spray paint cans Aerosols over 250ml Gazebos Glass bottles/jars/containers Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets (Hi-Vis) Fake ID Flagpoles Umbrellas Selfie sticks Inflatables Chairs Any item that could be considered a weapon (including multi-tools) Illegal drugs "Legal/herbal" highs New psychoactive substances Nitrous oxide (NOS/laughing gas) Unidentifiable substances Bags larger than 30cm x 42cm (A3 paper size) Food (unless authorized for a medical condition) Any drinks (unless authorized for a medical condition) Hard plastic water bottles Metal water bottles Backpack hydration packs Can I bring a vape to TRNSMT? Disposable vapes are banned, but you can bring refillable pod kits - just not excessive amounts (ie if it looks like you plan to sell them). Can I still get TRNSMT 2025 tickets? Tickets are still available here. What ticket types are available? There are one day, two day (for all three combinations of days) and three day tickets. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Along with the general admission tickets you can also splash out on VIP tickets, VIP+ Tickets and Ultimate VIP tickets? What do the VIP tickets get you? Here's everything you get for stumping up extra to go VIP, taken from the TRNSMT website: Centred around Glasgow Green's famous Doulton Fountain and The People's Palace, there is space to chill out and grab a bite to eat in the VIP Garden which will host bars, food outlets, seating, DJs and upgraded toilets. DEDICATED VIP ENTRANCE: Enter the festival via the dedicated VIP Garden Gate. DJS: The vibes don't stop in between acts. The VIP Garden DJ will keep the tunes coming while you refuel before the next performance. LOOS: Enhanced toilet facilities in the VIP Garden. STREET FOOD: Refuel with some of the finest street food Scotland has to offer. EXTENDED HOURS: Debrief the day with your mates until midnight. CHILL OUT: Take a seat, put up your feet and take time to recover in between your favourite artists in the VIP Garden. Everything the VIPs get, plus: FRONT PEN ACCESS: Don't worry about missing out on the action, you have Main Stage front pen access. When it's full, it's full for GA and VIP who can access on a first come, first served basis but, you can saunter in at any time with VIP+. VIP+ BAR: Dedicated VIP+ easy access bar nearby the front pen so you're never far away from the Main Stage action whilst rehydrating. Everything the VIP+ ticketholders get, plus: FAST TRACK ENTRANCE: First stop? The fast-track Ultimate VIP Lane where your Ultimate Host will meet you. ULTIMATE HOST: Your Ultimate Host will escort you to the Ultimate Lounge, show you around your exclusive area and provide a bag of festival essentials and goodies. Your host will be on hand to take your food order and get you drinks throughout the day. ULTIMATE LOUNGE: The Ultimate Lounge for the limited amount of Ultimate VIP ticket holders and will become your haven over the weekend with a dedicated bar, specialist cocktail mixologist, comfortable lounge seating table service, games and luxury loos. ARRIVAL DRINK: All Ultimate VIP's will be able to choose their complimentary arrival drink from the premium bar. EAT LIKE A ROCK STAR: Get bragging rights and eat lunch or dinner from the same menu as our headline artists, all served by your dedicated VIP Host. VIDEO LINK TO MAINSTAGE: don't want to miss out on all the Main Stage sets, then fear not as the Ultimate Lounge has a screen where you can view and listen to live performances whilst you enjoy your perfectly mixed cocktail. POST SHOW SNACKS: All that partying is hungry work. You'll have access to post-show snacks all served in the Ultimate Lounge at the end of the night. How much are tickets? Here's how much tickets will set you back this year. All tickets also incur a £3 Glasgow City Council Environmental Levy.: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Day tickets: General admission £89.50 / VIP £165 / VIP+ £260 / Ultimate VIP £499. Two day tickets: General admission £175 / VIP £299 (There are no two day VIP+ or Ultimate VIP tickets available).
Scotsman
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TRNSMT Day 2: Full Saturday set times, banned items, weather forecast for Glasgow Green, what VIP gets you
Biffy Clyro are headlining TRNSMT today. | Getty Images It's the second of three days of music at Glasgow Green - with local heroes Biffy Clyro headlining. 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... TRNSMT has taken place in Glasgow since 2017, when Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro topped the bill. It was a replacement for the much-missed T in the Park, bringing the music into the city centre to negate the need for camping. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since then the likes of Queen, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and Pulp have graced the stage - with local heroes Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon cutting their teeth on the smaller stages before moving up the bill. This year Biffy Clyro are back to headline, along with Snow Patrol and 50 Cent, from Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13. Here's everything you need to know if you are going along for the second day. What are the set times for day two of TRNSMT? Here's what's happening where: Main Stage Lucia and The Best Boys: 12.20pm to 12.50pm Alessi Rose: 1.15pm to 1.45pm Miles Kane: 2.10pm to 2.50pm Sigrid: 3.15pm to 4pm Inhaler: 4.30pm to 5.20pm The Kooks: 5.50pm to 6.50pm Fontaines D.C.: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Biffy Clyro: 9.10pm to 10.50pm King Tut's Stage Chloe Qisha: 1pm to 1.30pm Hot Wax: 1.55pm to 2.35pm Brogeal: 3.05pm to 3.40pm Amble: 4.05pm to 4.45pm Biig Piig: 5.25pm to 6.10pm James Marriot: 6.40pm to 7.25pm Jake Bugg: 7.55pm to 8.55pm Underworld: 9.30pm to 10.45pm BBC Introducing Stage Alex Spencer: 1.30pm to 2pm Fright Years: 2.30pm to 3pm The Rooks: 3.30pm to 4pm Welly: 4.30pm to 5pm The Guest List: 5.30pm to 6pm Chloe Slater: 7.10pm to 7.50pm VLURE: 8.40pm to 9.20pm Radio One Dance Stage Eva: 12pm to 1pm Dominique: 1pm to 2pm Hanà: 2pm to 4pm Arielle Free: 4pm to 6pm Hayley Zalassi: 6pm to 7.30pm Jaguar: 7.30pm to 9.30pm What's the weather forecast for day two of TRNSMT? It's looking like it's going to be glorious all weekend for the festival (makes a change). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Expect blue skies and temperatures of up to 29C on Saturday - pack sunscreen an make sure to stay hydrated. What items are not allowed into TRNSMT? If you arrive with any of the following, expect them to be confiscated at the gate: Flares Gas devices Smoke devices Fireworks Sparklers Confetti cannons Chinese / sky lanterns Firewood Candles or any flames Excessive amounts of cigarettes and/or vapes Professional camera/video/audio equipment including removable lenses Drones Portable laser equipment Laser pens Air horns Megaphones Sound systems Vuvuzelas Kites Frisbees Boomerangs Spray paint cans Aerosols over 250ml Gazebos Glass bottles/jars/containers Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets (Hi-Vis) Fake ID Flagpoles Umbrellas Selfie sticks Inflatables Chairs Any item that could be considered a weapon (including multi-tools) Illegal drugs "Legal/herbal" highs New psychoactive substances Nitrous oxide (NOS/laughing gas) Unidentifiable substances Bags larger than 30cm x 42cm (A3 paper size) Food (unless authorized for a medical condition) Any drinks (unless authorized for a medical condition) Hard plastic water bottles Metal water bottles Backpack hydration packs Can I bring a vape to TRNSMT? Disposable vapes are banned, but you can bring refillable pod kits - just not excessive amounts (ie if it looks like you plan to sell them). Can I still get TRNSMT 2025 tickets? Tickets are still available here. What ticket types are available? There are one day, two day (for all three combinations of days) and three day tickets. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Along with the general admission tickets you can also splash out on VIP tickets, VIP+ Tickets and Ultimate VIP tickets? What do the VIP tickets get you? Here's everything you get for stumping up extra to go VIP, taken from the TRNSMT website: Centred around Glasgow Green's famous Doulton Fountain and The People's Palace, there is space to chill out and grab a bite to eat in the VIP Garden which will host bars, food outlets, seating, DJs and upgraded toilets. DEDICATED VIP ENTRANCE: Enter the festival via the dedicated VIP Garden Gate. DJS: The vibes don't stop in between acts. The VIP Garden DJ will keep the tunes coming while you refuel before the next performance. LOOS: Enhanced toilet facilities in the VIP Garden. STREET FOOD: Refuel with some of the finest street food Scotland has to offer. EXTENDED HOURS: Debrief the day with your mates until midnight. CHILL OUT: Take a seat, put up your feet and take time to recover in between your favourite artists in the VIP Garden. Everything the VIPs get, plus: FRONT PEN ACCESS: Don't worry about missing out on the action, you have Main Stage front pen access. When it's full, it's full for GA and VIP who can access on a first come, first served basis but, you can saunter in at any time with VIP+. VIP+ BAR: Dedicated VIP+ easy access bar nearby the front pen so you're never far away from the Main Stage action whilst rehydrating. Everything the VIP+ ticketholders get, plus: FAST TRACK ENTRANCE: First stop? The fast-track Ultimate VIP Lane where your Ultimate Host will meet you. ULTIMATE HOST: Your Ultimate Host will escort you to the Ultimate Lounge, show you around your exclusive area and provide a bag of festival essentials and goodies. Your host will be on hand to take your food order and get you drinks throughout the day. ULTIMATE LOUNGE: The Ultimate Lounge for the limited amount of Ultimate VIP ticket holders and will become your haven over the weekend with a dedicated bar, specialist cocktail mixologist, comfortable lounge seating table service, games and luxury loos. ARRIVAL DRINK: All Ultimate VIP's will be able to choose their complimentary arrival drink from the premium bar. EAT LIKE A ROCK STAR: Get bragging rights and eat lunch or dinner from the same menu as our headline artists, all served by your dedicated VIP Host. VIDEO LINK TO MAINSTAGE: don't want to miss out on all the Main Stage sets, then fear not as the Ultimate Lounge has a screen where you can view and listen to live performances whilst you enjoy your perfectly mixed cocktail. POST SHOW SNACKS: All that partying is hungry work. You'll have access to post-show snacks all served in the Ultimate Lounge at the end of the night. How much are tickets? Here's how much tickets will set you back this year. All tickets also incur a £3 Glasgow City Council Environmental Levy.: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Day tickets: General admission £89.50 / VIP £165 / VIP+ £260 / Ultimate VIP £499. Two day tickets: General admission £175 / VIP £299 (There are no two day VIP+ or Ultimate VIP tickets available).
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TRNSMT 2025 Stage Times: Here's when every act will be playing at Glasgow Green
The TRNSMT music festival is returning to Glasgow Green this weekend. | Getty Images All the timing are now out - fingers crossed there are no major clashes when it comes to your favourite acts. 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... TRNSMT has taken place in Glasgow since 2017, when Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro topped the bill. It was a replacement for the much-missed T in the Park, bringing the music into the city centre to negate the need for camping. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since then the likes of Queen, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and Pulp have graced the stage - with local heroes Lewis Capaldi and Gerry Cinnamon cutting their teeth on the smaller stages before moving up the bill. The 2024 festival was a sell out and saw Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris close out the main stage on the three night. This year Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol and 50 Cent will be topping the bill, with numerous other acts playing on the three days from Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13. And festival organisers have now announced exactly when each of the acts will play - allowing festival-goers to get planning. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here are all the times - and all the other information you need. Friday, July 11 Main Stage Calum Bowie: 12.20pm to 12.50pm James Bay: 1.15pm to 1.55pm Twin Atlantic: 2.20pm to 3.05pm Jamie Webster: 3.35pm to 4.20pm Schoolboy Q: 4.50pm to 5.40pm Wet Leg: 6.10pm to 7.10pm The Script: 7.40pm to 8.40pm 50 Cent: 9.30pm to 10.50pm King Tut's Stage Remember Monday: 1pm to 1.30pm Nofun!: 2pm to 2.30pm Arthur Hill: 3pm to 3.40pm Good Neighbours: 4.10pm to 4.50pm The Royston Club: 5.20pm to 6.05pm Tanner Adell: 6.45pm to 7.30pm Confidence Man: 8.15pm to 9.15pm BBC Introducing Stage Becky Sikasa: 12.30pm to 1pm Fourth Daughter: 1.30pm to 2pm Indoor Foxes: 2.45pm to 3.15pm Redolent: 3.45pm to 4.15pm Cliffords: 4.45pm to 5.15pm Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn: 6.15pm to 6.45pm Bemz: 7.15pm to 8pm Radio One Dance Stage Frankie Elyse: 12pm to 1pm Marianne: 1pm to 2pm Big Miz: 2pm to 4pm Connor Coates: 4pm to 6pm La La: 6pm to 8pm Nimino: 8pm to 9.30pm Saturday, July 12 Main Stage Lucia and The Best Boys: 12.20pm to 12.50pm Alessi Rose: 1.15pm to 1.45pm Wunderhorse: 2.10pm to 2.50pm Sigrid: 3.15pm to 4pm Inhaler: 4.30pm to 5.20pm The Kooks: 5.50pm to 6.50pm Fontaines D.C.: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Biffy Clyro: 9.10pm to 10.50pm King Tut's Stage Chloe Qisha: 1pm to 1.30pm Hot Wax: 1.55pm to 2.35pm Brogeal: 3.05pm to 3.40pm Amble: 4.05pm to 4.45pm Biig Piig: 5.25pm to 6.10pm James Marriot: 6.40pm to 7.25pm Jake Bugg: 7.55pm to 8.55pm Underworld: 9.30pm to 10.45pm BBC Introducing Stage Alex Spencer: 1.30pm to 2pm Fright Years: 2.30pm to 3pm The Rooks: 3.30pm to 4pm Welly: 4.30pm to 5pm The Guest List: 5.30pm to 6pm Chloe Slater: 7.10pm to 7.50pm VLURE: 8.40pm to 9.20pm Radio One Dance Stage Eva: 12pm to 1pm Dominique: 1pm to 2pm Hanà: 2pm to 4pm Arielle Free: 4pm to 6pm Hayley Zalassi: 6pm to 7.30pm Jaguar: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Sunday, July 13 Main Stage Nieve Ella: 12.30pm to 1pm Tom Walker: 1.25pm to 2.15pm Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band: 2.45pm to 3.30pm The Lathums: 4pm to 4.45pm Myles Smith: 5.15pm to 6pm Jade: 6.30pm to 7.15pm Gracie Abrams: 7.45pm to 8.45pm Snow Patrol: 9.25pm to 10.55pm King Tut's stage Nxdia: 12.30pm to 1pm Kerr Mercer: 1.20pm to 1.50pm Kyle Falconer: 2.20pm to 2.50pm Rianne Downey: 3.20pm to 4pm Nina Nesbitt: 4.30pm to 5.10pm The K's: 5.40pm to 6.20pm Brooke Combe: 6.50pm to 7.40pm Shed Seven: 8.20pm to 9.20pm BBC Introducing Stage Pat Hamilton: 1pm to 1.30pm Kuleeangee: 2.05pm to 2.35pm Dictator: 3.05pm to 3.35pm Ben Ellis: 4.05pm to 4.35pm Nell Mescal: 5.15pm to 5.40pm Aaron Rowe: 6.20pm to 6.50pm Matilda Mann: 8.30pm to 9.10pm Radio One Dance Stage Beaux: 12pm to 1pm Kane Kirkpatrick: 1pm to 2.30pm Sarah Story: 2.30pm to 4pm Charlie Hedges: 4pm to 6pm Beth: 6pm to 8pm Jazzy: 8pm to 9.30pm Can I still get TRNSMT 2025 tickets? Tickets are still available for all days, and combinations of days, here. What ticket types are available? There are one day, two day (for all three combinations of days) and three day tickets. Along with the general admission tickets you can also splash out on VIP tickets, VIP+ Tickets and Ultimate VIP tickets? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What do the VIP tickets get you? Here's everything you get for stumping up extra to go VIP, taken from the TRNSMT website: Centred around Glasgow Green's famous Doulton Fountain and The People's Palace, there is space to chill out and grab a bite to eat in the VIP Garden which will host bars, food outlets, seating, DJs and upgraded toilets. DEDICATED VIP ENTRANCE: Enter the festival via the dedicated VIP Garden Gate. DJS: The vibes don't stop in between acts. The VIP Garden DJ will keep the tunes coming while you refuel before the next performance. LOOS: Enhanced toilet facilities in the VIP Garden. STREET FOOD: Refuel with some of the finest street food Scotland has to offer. EXTENDED HOURS: Debrief the day with your mates until midnight. CHILL OUT: Take a seat, put up your feet and take time to recover in between your favourite artists in the VIP Garden. Everything the VIPs get, plus: FRONT PEN ACCESS: Don't worry about missing out on the action, you have Main Stage front pen access. When it's full, it's full for GA and VIP who can access on a first come, first served basis but, you can saunter in at any time with VIP+. VIP+ BAR: Dedicated VIP+ easy access bar nearby the front pen so you're never far away from the Main Stage action whilst rehydrating. Everything the VIP+ ticketholders get, plus: FAST TRACK ENTRANCE: First stop? The fast-track Ultimate VIP Lane where your Ultimate Host will meet you. ULTIMATE HOST: Your Ultimate Host will escort you to the Ultimate Lounge, show you around your exclusive area and provide a bag of festival essentials and goodies. Your host will be on hand to take your food order and get you drinks throughout the day. ULTIMATE LOUNGE: The Ultimate Lounge for the limited amount of Ultimate VIP ticket holders and will become your haven over the weekend with a dedicated bar, specialist cocktail mixologist, comfortable lounge seating table service, games and luxury loos. ARRIVAL DRINK: All Ultimate VIP's will be able to choose their complimentary arrival drink from the premium bar. EAT LIKE A ROCK STAR: Get bragging rights and eat lunch or dinner from the same menu as our headline artists, all served by your dedicated VIP Host. VIDEO LINK TO MAINSTAGE: don't want to miss out on all the Main Stage sets, then fear not as the Ultimate Lounge has a screen where you can view and listen to live performances whilst you enjoy your perfectly mixed cocktail. POST SHOW SNACKS: All that partying is hungry work. You'll have access to post-show snacks all served in the Ultimate Lounge at the end of the night. How much are tickets? Here's how much tickets will set you back this year. All tickets also incur a £3 Glasgow City Council Environmental Levy.: Day tickets: General admission £89.50 / VIP £165 / VIP+ £260 / Ultimate VIP £499. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Two day tickets: General admission £175 / VIP £299 (There are no two day VIP+ or Ultimate VIP tickets available).
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major TRNSMT travel warning as 50,000 fans dealt huge blow
Previous transport disruption caused travel chaos for the Summer Sessions gigs last month NOT THE FEST Major TRNSMT travel warning as 50,000 fans dealt huge blow TRNSMT revellers have been issued a major travel warning ahead of the festival next week. The three-day extravaganza will kick off next Friday with up to 50,000 fans set to descend on Glasgow Green over the weekend. Advertisement 4 TRNSMT will get underway next Friday at Glasgow Green Credit: Roddy Scott 4 Glasgow subway workers are set to walk out for an extra three days this month Credit: Alamy And will see huge names such as 50 Cent, The Script, Snow Patrol and Gracie Abrams take to the stage. But fans have been dealt a major blow ahead of the festival. Strike action by Glasgow subway workers will escalate this month when workers walk out for an additional three days - during TRNSMT. Unite the union announced that staff will walk out on July 11, 12 and 13. Advertisement The dispute is over pay and "intolerable" working conditions, while a continuous overtime ban has been in place since June 13. It comes after three days of strike action last week which saw the subway closed. The union said that an interim offer made by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) recently was overwhelmingly rejected by the members. The dispute centres on pay, shift allowances and the SPT employees' working conditions. Advertisement Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite's members will no longer accept intolerable working conditions. "SPT has had years to resolve the problem and has failed to do so. Our members have said enough is enough. BBC star spotted belting out Gerry Cinnamon lyrics from pal's shoulders in TRNSMT crowd "We will support them all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions." Unite claims that train drivers and station staff are routinely working up to 10 hours beyond contracted hours (39 hours) a week to keep the system operating without any improvements to the shift, overtime, and weekend allowances. Advertisement It said that Unite members are also repeatedly called in to work shifts at short notice, leading to significant work-life balance pressures. Andrew Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: "SPT can fix this dispute at any point but they are refusing to do so. 4 The three-day extravaganza will kick off next Friday with up to 50,000 fans set to descend on Glasgow Green over the weekend Credit: Roddy Scott 4 Fans have been dealt a major blow ahead of the festival Credit: Roddy Scott Advertisement "It needs to make an improved offer which our members can then seriously consider. "Strike action is now set to take place later this month which will again bring the subway to a complete stop. "This isn't inevitable if SPT come back to the table with an improved offer but if they don't then the blame will be entirely with them for their failure to fix this dispute." SPT have been approached for comment. Advertisement Last month's strikes clashed with the three major Summer Sessions gigs at Bellahouston Park - which people get to by walking from the subway station at Ibrox.
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scottish city ranked among the best in the world for music fans above LA and Vegas
With a vibrant live scene and a reputation for producing some of the country's most iconic acts, this Scottish city achieved an impressive music score of 8.55 out of 10 With the 2025 festival season in full swing, including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and Download all drawing huge crowds, new research has revealed which UK cities are leading the way for music lovers. And Scotland has plenty to celebrate. A new study by ticket comparison site SeatPick has crowned Glasgow as the third-best music city in the UK, placing it well ahead of Edinburgh, which came in eighth. The ranking, released this week, uses a comprehensive range of data including the number of live concerts, local artists, venues, and music-related businesses to calculate each city's overall music scene score. With a vibrant live scene and a reputation for producing some of the country's most iconic acts, Glasgow achieved an impressive music score of 8.55 out of 10. The city is on track to host nearly three times more concerts between 2025 and 2026 than Edinburgh, and boasts a wealth of homegrown talent including Gerry Cinnamon, Franz Ferdinand, and CHVRCHES. International stars such as Kylie Minogue and Pulp performed in the city recently. In fact, Glasgow ranked eighth in the world, placing higher than major global music destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. By contrast, Edinburgh, while still featuring in the UK top 10, placed lower with a music scene score of 6.84, ranking 25th globally. Despite its world-famous festivals and a growing creative scene, the Scottish capital lags behind in concert volume and homegrown artists compared to its west coast counterpart. The top spot in the UK went, unsurprisingly, to London, with a dominant score of 9.52 out of 10. The capital leads in nearly every metric, boasting 3,042 homegrown artists, almost 1,800 concerts over 2025 and 2026, and 199 music venues ranging from underground clubs to iconic arenas like The O2. Manchester came in second with a score of 8.97, a reflection of the city's deep-rooted musical heritage and its ongoing influence. This year, Manchester is generating fresh buzz thanks to the long-awaited Oasis reunion, set to take place at Heaton Park, their first hometown gig since 2009. Bristol and Liverpool round out the UK top five, with scores of 8.40 and 7.06, respectively. Bristol continues to thrive as a hub of alternative culture, while Liverpool remains a city steeped in music history, most famously as the home of The Beatles. According to Gilad Zilberman, CEO of SeatPick, the UK's live music scene is not just surviving, but booming. He said: 'Recent reports show that live music ticket sales are forecast to continuously increase until 2029, by 34 percent. "Music ticket sales are therefore a driving force in the growth of the music industry, and are expected to continue to be highly in demand.' Zilberman also highlighted the importance of grassroots infrastructure and local talent in fuelling a city's musical ecosystem. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He said: 'Cities which have a larger number of music businesses are key in creating the perfect city for music fans, as this impacts the city's cultural, economic, and social vibrancy.. "A thriving music scene within a city means it can provide more artistic expression, support a wider range of genres, and enrich the cultural landscape.' He added that homegrown artists play a vital role in shaping the identity of a city's music culture, commenting: 'Unsurprisingly, London dominates in the homegrown artists category. This is a crucial metric in creating a vibrant music scene within a city, as it boosts the city's cultural identity, and creates a sense of community.'
