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Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular Scots music festival renames stage after iconic Glasgow pub
The iconic venue has recently been taken under new ownership Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Scottish music festival has renamed one of its stages in honour of an iconic Glasgow music pub. The legendary venue, a pillar of the city's music scene, will be celebrated in style this summer – with the festival's main stage rebranded as a tribute to the Finnieston hotspot. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Tide Lines are set to headline to The Reeling Festival next month Credit: Supplied 4 The iconic Park Bar will be celebrated at the Giffnock event Credit: Les Gallagher - The Sun Glasgow The Reeling Festival – running at Rouken Glen Park in nearby Giffnock from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8 – is a high-energy celebration of Scottish traditional music and Gaelic culture. Previously called A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying homage to the iconic Argyle Street pub renowned for its raucous ceilidhs, live trad music, and electric atmosphere. The Park Bar has long been a driving force in Glasgow's folk music scene and a cherished gathering place for Gaelic speakers, welcoming those who've moved south from the Highlands and Islands. The renamed stage will kick off the weekend in style with a Friday night performance from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, leading the charge with Carmichael's Ceilidh. Recently under new ownership after hitting the market last year, The Park Bar remains a favourite. Folk-pop sensation Tide Lines will headline the festival's main stage on Friday night, marking the start of an unforgettable weekend. The band's journey began in Glasgow's traditional music heartland – The Park Bar. Frontman Robert Robertson said: 'The Park Bar means so much to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our very first gig there before starting the band. 'It's brilliant to see its iconic legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to take to the main stage on Friday night.' Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live, Michael Pellegrotti, said: 'Renaming our second stage The Park Bar Stage is a tribute to a place that means so much – to Glasgow's Gaelic community, to traditional music, and to all of us at The Reeling. Major TRNSMT act Kneecap in doubt after member charged with TERROR offences 'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. Honouring that legacy felt like the perfect fit for The Reeling, a festival that shares the same spirit.' Deirdre Curley, one of The Park Bar's new owners, added: 'The Park Bar has always been the beating heart of traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're thrilled to be part of The Reeling – the city's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. 'One of our legendary resident bands, Carmichael's Ceilidh, will be performing on The Park Bar Stage on Friday night, bringing their amazing ceilidh tunes to the crowds. 'It's also fantastic to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who cut their teeth at The Park Bar, headlining the main stage. 'Traditional music runs deep in Scotland's soul – and it's being reclaimed by a new generation. It's not just surviving; it's thriving and evolving. We're proud to celebrate that, and we can't wait!' 4 The full line up for next month's The Reeling festival Throughout the weekend, festival-goers can also enjoy a range of cocktails at The Park Bar Stage, including signature serves from sponsor Deanston Distillery like the Deanston Strawberries and Cream. This year marks the first-ever three-day edition of the festival, promising an incredible lineup including Talisk, RURA, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of rising and established stars across both stages. Tickets and the full lineup are available now at
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Music festival names stage in honour of 'iconic' Glasgow pub
Formerly known as A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying tribute to the iconic Argyle Street pub known for its ceilidhs, live traditional music and electric atmosphere. The renaming honours The Park Bar's "pivotal" role in shaping Glasgow's folk music scene. It also celebrates the venue's importance as a gathering place for Gaelic speakers and a welcoming hub for those who have moved to the city from the Highlands and Islands. The renamed stage will open the weekend with performances from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, for a 'Carmichael's Ceilidh' on Friday, June 6. READ MORE: Recently under new ownership after going on the market last year, The Park Bar remains a cornerstone of the city's cultural fabric and a hub for traditional musicians, locals, and visitors. Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live, Michael Pellegrotti, said: 'Renaming our second stage The Park Bar Stage is a tribute to a place that means so much to Glasgow's Gaelic community and traditional music scene, to the musicians that play the festival, and to all of us on The Reeling team as well. 'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. It felt right to honour that legacy at The Reeling, a festival that shares that same spirit.' Deirdre Curley, one of the new owners of The Park Bar, said: "The Park Bar has always been a beating heart for traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're delighted to be part of The Reeling – the city's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. "One of our legendary resident bands, Carmichael's Ceilidh, will be performing on The Park Bar stage on Friday night - entertaining the crowds with some amazing ceilidh music. It's also exciting to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who played The Park Bar early in their careers, headlining the main stage. The Reeling is one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals (Image: supplied) "Traditional music runs deep in Scotland's soul and it's being reclaimed by a new generation. It's not just surviving - it's thriving and evolving. We're proud to celebrate that, and we can't wait!" Folk-pop powerhouse Tide Lines will kick off The Reeling with a headline performance on the main stage Friday night. The band's journey began in the heart of Glasgow's traditional music scene at The Park Bar. Frontman Robert Robertson recalled: 'The Park Bar means a lot to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our first gig together there before starting the band. 'It's fantastic to see its famous legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to play the main stage on Friday night.' The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk, returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday June 8. This year marks the first three-day edition of the festival, with a lineup including Talisk, RURA, Tide Lines, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of emerging and established talent across both stages. Tickets and the full lineup are available now at
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music festival names stage in honour of 'iconic' Glasgow pub
A much-loved Glasgow pub will be honoured in a big way this summer as a music festival renames one of its stages after it. The Reeling, one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals, has revealed it is renaming a stage after Finnieston venue The Park Bar. Formerly known as A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying tribute to the iconic Argyle Street pub known for its ceilidhs, live traditional music and great atmosphere. The renaming honours The Park Bar's "pivotal" role in shaping Glasgow's folk music scene. It also celebrates the venue's importance as a gathering place for Gaelic speakers and a welcoming hub for those who have moved to the city from the Highlands and Islands. The renamed stage will open the weekend with performances from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, for a 'Carmichael's Ceilidh' on Friday, June 6. READ MORE: Glasgow's The Park Bar has been sold so will the ceilidh carry on? I went to find out Final acts announced for Glasgow summer trad music festival How a Scottish band is reinventing trad music and going viral Recently under new ownership after going on the market last year, The Park Bar remains a cornerstone of the city's cultural fabric and a hub for traditional musicians, locals, and visitors. Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live, Michael Pellegrotti, said: 'Renaming our second stage The Park Bar Stage is a tribute to a place that means so much to Glasgow's Gaelic community and traditional music scene, to the musicians that play the festival, and to all of us on The Reeling team as well. 'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. It felt right to honour that legacy at The Reeling, a festival that shares that same spirit.' Deirdre Curley, one of the new owners of The Park Bar, said: "The Park Bar has always been a beating heart for traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're delighted to be part of The Reeling – the city's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. "One of our legendary resident bands, Carmichael's Ceilidh, will be performing on The Park Bar stage on Friday night - entertaining the crowds with some amazing ceilidh music. It's also exciting to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who played The Park Bar early in their careers, headlining the main stage. The Reeling is one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals (Image: supplied) "Traditional music runs deep in Scotland's soul and it's being reclaimed by a new generation. It's not just surviving - it's thriving and evolving. We're proud to celebrate that, and we can't wait!" Folk-pop powerhouse Tide Lines will kick off The Reeling with a headline performance on the main stage Friday night. The band's journey began in the heart of Glasgow's traditional music scene at The Park Bar. Frontman Robert Robertson recalled: 'The Park Bar means a lot to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our first gig together there before starting the band. 'It's fantastic to see its famous legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to play the main stage on Friday night.' The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk, returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday June 8. This year marks the first three-day edition of the festival, with a lineup including Talisk, RURA, Tide Lines, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of emerging and established talent across both stages. Tickets and the full lineup are available now at
