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Glasgow Times
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary Scottish singer forced to cancel shows due to health
Midge Ure announced it was with 'great sadness and difficulty' that he was rescheduling all his shows planned from September onwards. The 71-year-old, real name James 'Midge' Ure, said during a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires 'urgent treatment and a period of recovery'. READ MORE: Music legend cancelled Glasgow summer gig at SEC Armadillo In a Facebook post, the musician said he 'remains fully committed to performing all his shows currently scheduled for this month'. He also said his team are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates. The rescheduled performances include dates in Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Europe this autumn. The acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer is set to host a show at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on May 22, 2026. It is understood that Midge's Glasgow show will go ahead. READ MORE: Olly Murs cancels Glasgow Hydro gig after 'five songs' READ MORE: Popular singer cancelled only Scottish gig date in Glasgow In the post, Midge said: "It is with great sadness and difficulty that I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards. "During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery. "I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans. "I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month, and I'm looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I'm able. "Let me reassure you that the A Man of Two Worlds tour is very much going ahead. "I'm aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible and looking forward to getting back out there and sharing this music with you all. "My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and we'll share updates on my Facebook page as soon as we have them. "I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time. "Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal." (Image: PA) Midge, from Lanarkshire, was set to bring his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to Glasgow in 2026. The star is known for being the frontman of the electronic pop group Ultravox, whose track Vienna (the title track from their studio album of the same name) is among the most well-known songs of the 80s. He also co-wrote Do They Know It's Christmas? for Band-Aid.
Glasgow Times
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary rock band announced gig at iconic Glasgow venue
Twin Atlantic will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End on December 4, 2025. The group, which formed in Glasgow in 2007, will host the concert as part of their Great Divide 10th Anniversary Shows run. The alternative rock band, which currently consists of Sam McTrusty, Ross McNae, and Joe Lazarus, is known for its tunes, including Heart and Soul, Crash Land, Meltdown, and No Sleep. READ MORE: Rock band added extra Glasgow gig date due to 'demand' READ MORE: Scottish 'rock gods' announced huge Glasgow Hydro gig Announcing the show, Gigs in Scotland said: "Just announced - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, December 4, 2025."
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Fan travels from Japan to see act at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025
People have flocked to day three of the festival at Glasgow Green to see their favourite acts. However, we might have found the furthest-travelled. Fan travels from Japan to see act at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) READ MORE: LIVE latest at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 as band make huge Hydro show announcement READ MORE: Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 main stage READ MORE: Band announce huge Glasgow Hydro show on stage at TRNSMT 2025 Mag, 47, travelled all the way from Osaka, Japan, Osaka to see Kyle Faulkner - and it was her third time coming to TRNSMT from Japan, making the journey herself. "I'm a huge fan of Scottish music - and this is the festival that really brings it to life. I never feel alone when I'm here because people are so friendly. I love coming over - I'll be back next year'. Spirits are high as TRNSMT day 3 begins, with fans from all over Scotland - and beyond - showing up to enjoy a stellar line-up that includes Gracie Abrams, Jade, Myles Smith and Snow Patrol. Mags travelled all the way from Japan (Image: Supplied) Emma Kooij (22) from Netherlands flew over to Glasgow especially to see Gracie Abrams - which coincides with her 30th time seeing her…and 20th time this year! 'She's amazing, I absolutely love her music and I couldn't pass up the chance to see her amongst other artists at TRNSMT. She never disappoints'. And Cari Smith (21) came from North London to TRNSMT not only as her first festival - but her first ever gig. 'I saw TRNSMT online last year and thought 'that's where I want to be'. It's been amazing so far and I'm excited to get to see Jade finally'. Elsewhere, Tom Walker brought local legend Cammy Barnes onto stage to play pipes during his breakthrough single, Leave a Light On. And Paul Mescal - whose sister Nell Mescal and girlfriend, Gracie Abrams - both play the festival today - was spotted in the crowd last night watching Fontaines DC.
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Hydro announces all food will be plant-based
Ahead of sold-out shows this week, the venue has announced a change to its food offerings, featuring a meatless menu. They've said they're 'Going Green for Billie' ahead of American superstar Billie Eilish's gigs at the clydeside arena tonight and tomorrow. Playfully titled options on the menu utilise the award-winning, chart-topping singer's back catalogue of songs to inspire the names of each dish. Billie Eilish has two sold out shows at the Hydro this week (Image: Archive) READ MORE: Billie Eilish fans camp out at Glasgow's Hydro before show Announcing the change on social media, the Hydro said: "We are excited to announce that for both Billie Eilish shows at the OVO Hydro (7 and 8 July), we will be offering all plant-based hot food across all retail units." The menu features the 'Bad Guy Burger - a Beetroot and bean burger... duh!', the 'Birds of a Feather - Shittake burger on a soft bun', and the 'You Should See me in a Crown - Classic Quorn burger'. They have a range of pizzas too, including the 'What Was I Made For? - Margherita pizza with plant-based cheese', the 'No Time to Die - Plant-based meatball marinara pizza' and the 'Lovely Pizza. - Vibrant and colourful roasted pepper pizza'. And for those looking for a lighter bite, they also have the 'Ocean Eyes - Cheese and curry sauce fries', the 'Bury a Friend - Our signature home-made plain fries' and the 'All the Good Guys Go to Hell - Spiced BBQ fries'. READ MORE: Billie Eilish world tour: Glasgow Hydro dates revealed Fans have been camping out ahead of Billie Eilish's sold-out show at the Hydro tonight.
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Billie Eilish fans camp out at Glasgow's Hydro before show
The Birds of a Feather singer has been on her world tour since September last year and doors will open at 6pm tonight. Ecstatic fans piled into tents inside the red pedestrian walkway bridge over the Clydeside Expressway last night and in the early hours of this morning. The dedicated 'Eyelashers' have been lining up in the hopes of getting to the front of the sold-out crowd. The star will play two sold-out shows (Image: Archive) READ MORE: Police statement ahead of Kneecap's Glasgow 02 Academy gig The 23-year-old global superstar will kick off her UK leg of the tour in Glasgow tonight and tomorrow, before heading to London and Manchester. Casey Eve, 17, from Newcastle, shared her experience camping out in the tunnel next to the venue after arriving around half 4 in the morning. On her camping experience, Casey described it as "Tiring. Literally fell asleep in like an hour" but added, "it was actually really comfortable". When asked why she chose to camp out so early, she stated, "It's Billie Eilish. That's it, it's just Billie Eilish, isn't it really?" Casey Eve (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Billie Eilish world tour: Glasgow Hydro dates revealed Three fans – Micha Hubar, 16, from Germany; Connor Baird, 17; and Ellie Farrell, 17 – arrived at the venue around 5 AM. They all also camped out in the tunnel. Describing their camping experience, they said: "It wasn't that bad. I thought it was going to be worse." They found the tunnel "warmer there" because "it was like enclosed, so we were quite warm, it was kind of fun". Their main reason for camping out was clear: "We really want to get barricade". One passionately declared, "I would do anything for the diva." Ellie had a special hope for the night, she explained: "I made a sign. My uncle passed away a few days ago. So I made a sign, hoping she'll dedicate a song to him." Micha Hubar, 16, from Germany; Connor Baird, 17; and Ellie Farrell, 17 (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: TRNSMT food prices REVEALED including £15.50 pizza Lucy Noel (Image: Newsquest) Lucy Noel, 16, travelled from Jersey and arrived at 4am to secure a spot for her first time seeing Billie live. Her motivation for camping out was to get a prime viewing spot, she said: "I really want Barricade because she does barricade run. So that'll be fun". Eilidh Newlands, 16, from Bishopton, and Finn Loose, 17, from Renfrew, arrived at the venue around half past nine in the morning. Eilidh Newlands, 16, from Bishopton, and Finn Loose, 17, from Renfrew (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: New exhibition celebrates North Lanarkshire's rich musical heritage Finn said: "I love to queue. I feel like I get really bad FOMO if I'm not queuing. So, I need to be in the queue." "We also like meeting people even if we don't get to the barrier. "I'm just happy to be here and be hanging out with people and getting hyped for the concert. "Some of my best friends I've made while queuing. Like my whole friend group, I met at a concert I was queuing for at 8am." Eilidh added: "You make friends in such the weirdest ways and cues."
