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Glasgow Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Irish rap trio Kneecap sell out Glasgow Hydro show
The group previously announced that they would be taking to the stage at the OVO Hydro on November 30, their biggest gig in the city to date. Presale tickets were available from 10am on Tuesday, July 16, and on general sale from 10am on Friday, July 18. Ticket prices were expected to range from £53.60 to £64.95. READ NEXT: Kneecap to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro this November In a post on Instagram, the group thanked fans for their support and jokingly thanked Scotland's First Minister. It reads: 'Glasgow, sold out in a few hours. 13,000 Scottish comrades, let's go. A very special thank you to our head of PR in Scotland, Mr John Swinney. 'Best in the business.' The comments came after Swinney called for Kneecap to be dropped from the TRNSMT festival line-up, due to an investigation by counter-terror police into band member Liam Og O hAnnaidh. After the trio were cut from the Glasgow Green event, they performed a headline gig at the city's O2 Academy on July 8. Tickets for this show sold out 'in just 80 seconds'.
STV News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Kneecap to return to Glasgow amid 'biggest run of shows ever' after TRNSMT axe
Kneecap are returning to Glasgow later this year for their 'biggest run of shows ever' after being axed from music festival TRNSMT. The group were dropped from the line-up for the Glasgow Green event amid an investigation by counter-terror police into rapper Mo Chara. He is accused of terrorism offences related to a Hezbollah flag he allegedly held up on stage. The group played Glasgow's O2 Academy earlier this month after tickets sold out in just over a minute. Now the trio have announced a UK tour for November, with the band to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 30. The group say its their 'biggest run of shows ever' with gigs to be played in London, Newcastle and Manchester among other venues. Here we go🔥🔥🔥We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever. 🟢 Artist pre-sale tomorrow 10am ⚪️Venue pre-sales Thursday 10am🟠General sale Friday 10am All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 15, 2025 Pre-sale tickets are available from Wednesday, with general sale beginning on Friday at 10am. At the show last week Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam O hAnnaidh, hit out at Scotland's First Minister John Swinney. He asked the crowd: 'What's your First Minister's name?' He then added: 'They stopped us playing TRNSMT but they can't stop us playing Glasgow.' Police Scotland confirmed three arrests were made at the show on Tuesday, July 8. Swinney said the band's comments were 'unacceptable' after a video at a 2023 gig appeared to show one member saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' The SNP leader called for them to be axed from TRNSMT in May, and their cancellation came after safety concerns were raised by Police Scotland. Last week, Swinney said: 'The last thing I want to be doing is commenting about music choices and the activities of music bands. 'When comments get made that are beyond the pale, then it shouldn't be a surprise to people that I get asked about them. 'Of course the comments that were made by Kneecap which I responded to, they apologised for. 'I welcome the fact that the band are performing, they've got to make their contribution to the music scene. 'I think the most important issue is the controversy has been around the crisis in the Middle East, the suffering of the people in Gaza. 'I want to make sure there's a ceasefire in Gaza, there's humanitarian assistance, and that we have are no way distracted from the humanitarian catastrophe that is going on in Gaza at this moment.' The Belfast group, who perform in Irish, have been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza and said the prosecution, following an investigation by the Met Police, is linked to their views on Palestine. Kneecap performed at the 2000 Trees rock festival on July 10, and are due to play Wythenshawe Park in Manchester on August 15 and Belfast Vital on August 29 – nine days after O hAnnaidh's next court appearance. 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
14-07-2025
- Daily Record
Nine arrests at TRNSMT Sunday as suspects detained over sex assault and cop attacks
It takes the total number of arrests in the Glasgow Green festival at the weekend to 19. A TRNSMT reveller was arrested over an alleged sex assault yesterday as Police Scotland detained nine festival-goers on the final day of the Glasgow Green bash. Music lovers descended on Glasgow city centre to see Snow Patrol bringing the curtain down on the third day of the festival on Sunday July 13. But officers policing the event made nine arrests for offences ranging from sexual assault and police assault to possession of weapons. Police added revellers at the festival - also headlined by 50 Cent and Biffy Clyro on Friday and Saturday - were detained over common assault. Suspects were also apprehended over alleged hate crimes and culpable and reckless behaviour. 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. The force said reports will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. It takes the total number of arrests in Glasgow Green to 19. Seven people were arrested on day one, when 50 Cent and The Script topped the bill. Four others were detained on day two, when Biffy and Fontaines D.C. were playing. One man had been arrested and charged after allegedly leafleting near the festival while wearing a T-shirt showing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action. A statement released by Police Scotland on Monday said: "Nine people have been arrested and charged in connection with various offences in and around the area where TRNSMT festival was held at Glasgow Green on Sunday, 13 July, 2025. "The offences included police assault, assault, sexual assault, culpable and reckless behaviour, hate crime and possession of weapons. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Daily Record
Nine arrests at TRSNMT Sunday as suspects detained over sex assault and cop attacks
It takes the total number of arrests in the Glasgow Green festival at the weekend to 19. A TRNSMT reveller was arrested over an alleged sex assault yesterday as Police Scotland detained nine festival-goers on the final day of the Glasgow Green bash. Music lovers descended on Glasgow city centre to see Snow Patrol bringing the curtain down on the third day of the festival on Sunday July 13. But officers policing the event made nine arrests for offences ranging from sexual assault and police assault to possession of weapons. Police added revellers at the festival - also headlined by 50 Cent and Biffy Clyro on Friday and Saturday - were detained over common assault. Suspects were also apprehended over alleged hate crimes and culpable and reckless behaviour. 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'. The force said reports will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. It takes the total number of arrests in Glasgow Green to 19. Seven people were arrested on day one, when 50 Cent and The Script topped the bill. Four others were detained on day two, when Biffy and Fontaines D.C. were playing. One man had been arrested and charged after allegedly leafleting near the festival while wearing a T-shirt showing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action. A statement released by Police Scotland on Monday said: "Nine people have been arrested and charged in connection with various offences in and around the area where TRNSMT festival was held at Glasgow Green on Sunday, 13 July, 2025. "The offences included police assault, assault, sexual assault, culpable and reckless behaviour, hate crime and possession of weapons. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 stage
'My grandmother could do better than that!' he jokes. The singer was well-suited to the early afternoon slot and got the early crowd swaying and singing along instantly. 'This one's for my wonderful wife who I've been with for 12 years now.' Beams Tom before launching into a sing-along version of Just You And I. A sweet moment that prompted every couple in the crowd to embrace in a beautiful moment. Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 stage (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) READ MORE: LIVE latest at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 as Snow Patrol to headline Sunday READ MORE: Huge TRNSMT act visits Gorbals pub and chats to staff READ MORE: I took £20 to TRNSMT 2025 and got less than I hoped for Tom's voice is incredible and only bettered by the Glasgow Green crowd belting out the chorus in the sweltering heat as he watches on, grinning from ear to ear. He was on fine form as he belted out each soaring chorus, showing off a dynamic range of both soft and high-energy songs in his arsenal. 'Cheers!' Tom cracks open a beer and salutes the crowd before ripping into Find Your Way Back Home. A bluesy-rock number which lets his guitar skills take front and centre as he rips into a solo. It's in these huge ballads that he really shows off his voice, stunning, soaring, while full of gravel and grit. Holy Ghost sees him urge fans to headband along, 'Your touch is biblical' is belted out and backed by powerful drums. Tom admits: 'I thought there was gonna be about five people here, so thanks for coming down early!' But he shouldn't have worried, as he pulled in one of the biggest afternoon crowds of the weekend. 'We played a gig in Ireland last night and haven't been to bed yet, so if my voice gives up at any point, sorry!' Jokes Tom. But he needn't have worried as the power of his vocals gives a sublime performance of Castles. Burn sees Tom show off his showmanship as he preludes the song with a call and response, joking: 'This is gonna be on telly later, so don't make me look bad.' What a way to get the Sunday crowd going, Tom's an absolute treat live and his genuine stage presence goes down so well. Finishing with his biggest hit, Leave A Light On, he told the Glasgow crowd, 'You don't know how much this means to me.' As Cammy Burns joins him on bagpipes for the song's triumphant crescendo, the sing-along is deafening. 'Glasgow it's been an absolute pleasure' signs off Tom before he leaves the stage - Tom the pleasure was all TRNSMT's.
