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Scotsman
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Franz Ferdinand SWG3: Support act, setlist & what to know
Franz Ferdinand will play SWG3 in Glasgow tonight. | AFP via Getty Images From setlist and support act to when the gig will start and finish, here's what you need to know about Franz Ferdinand's SWG3 show tonight. 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... Scottish indie legends Franz Ferdinand are set to play SWG3 in Glasgow tonight, with a huge show at the venue's Galvanizers Yard. The Glasgow group formed in the early 2000s, with their most recent album The Human Fear released earlier this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With hit songs including Take Me Out, the band will perform in their hometown for just two of their summer headline shows in the UK tonight. Here's everything you need to know about Franz Ferdinand at SWG3 this evening, from when doors open to their setlist, support and more. What time will doors open for Franz Ferdinand SWG3? Doors will open for Franz Ferdinand's Galvanizers Yard show at 6pm this evening. When will Franz Ferdinand's Galvanizers Yard gig finish? While we don't know exact set times, Franz Ferdinand's show at SWG3 will finish by 10.30pm Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Franz Ferdinand support act Supporting Franz Ferdinand tonight is indie rock band, English Teacher. Founded in 2020, the group is formed of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost and bassist Nicholas Eden. Last year, they released their debut album This Could Be Texas, which won the 2024 Mercury Prize. Lily Fontaine from the band, English Teacher performing. Their stand out singles include R&B, Song About Love and The World's Biggest Paving Slab. Franz Ferdinand setlist Franz Ferdinand have been touring already, with a number of dates on the festival circuit as well as their headline shows earlier this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They have been playing many of the same songs while on tour, so you can expect their setlist to be something along these lines, though there is likely to be some variation. The Dark of the Matinée Night or Day Walk Away Bar Lonely No You Girls The Doctor Do You Want To Everydaydreamer Build It Up Audacious Michael Black Eyelashes Love Illumination Take Me Out Hooked Outsiders Jacqueline Ulysses This Fire What will the weather be like? The forecast in Glasgow today will see temperatures as high as 28C in the city, though it should be noted that there is a yellow weather warning in effect across large parts of Scotland due to the high risk of thunderstorms. With the gig being outdoors, it would be worth taking everything from raincoats to suncream with you - though there will be ponchos being sold a the bar. In addition, be sure to keep an eye on SWG3's social media for any potential weather-related updates. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Will there be food and drink? There will be food and drink available at SWG3 for Franz Ferdinand's show tonight. You won't be able to take in your own, but there will be vendors on Eastvale Place including Mezcal burritos and tacos, Smashburger, Fries Guys and Tony's Ice Cream Van. As for drinks, there will be bars outside at Galvanizers Yard, with access to bars inside as well.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mogwai and English Teacher play Radio 6 Festival
Another two excellent acts took to the stage on Friday night bringing a unique collaboration - and surprise guest. It was the second night that the BBC Radio 6 Festival was held in Victoria Warehouse following Ezra Collective and Fat Dog on Thursday (March 27). The show was opened by a set from BBC Radio 6 DJ Tom Ravenscroft. Art-punk band English Teacher, fronted by East Lancs singer Lily Fontaine, from Colne, hot off the heels of winning the Mercury Prize for their debut album, This Could Be Texas, played next. A highly anticipated show, the band started with the album's title track before playing the single "The World's Biggest Paving Slab". English Teacher frontwoman Lily Fontaine (Image: BBC Radio 6 Music / Shirlaine Forrest) English Teacher was joined on stage by special guest Richard Hawley for a rendition of "Transmission" by Joy Division. Lily Fontaine said: "The only thing more nerve-wracking than playing Joy Division in Manchester, is playing Joy Division in Manchester next to Richard Hawley." Then replying to someone in the audience, the frontwoman said: "That's a good point, it is Salford. "I'm sorry." Following this interaction the frontwoman said "let's play a hit" before the band broke into "R&B". English Teacher were joined by special guest Richard Hawley (Image: BBC Radio 6 Music / Shirlaine Forrest) The song sounded even better than the studio version with the band bringing so much more energy into their performance. Headliners Mogwai prepped the stage with brass instruments for the KNDS Fairey Acid Brass to play. The band started strong with two instrumental tracks, accentuated by an impressive light show. The Scottish post-rock band created an incredible atmosphere throughout the gig with synthesiser-thick soundscapes that built into a massive wall of sound. The brass band joined them for a unique collaboration on songs "Ether", "Burn Girl Prom Queen" and "2 Rights Make 1 Wrong". Mogwai played at the Victoria Warehouse with support from English Teacher (Image: BBC Radio 6 Music / Shirlaine Forrest) Drummer Doug Frost of English Teacher explained how the collaboration with Richard Hawley came to be. He said: "Hawley gave me his number when we supported him, and then whilst English Teacher were in Tokyo, I texted him to ask him to appear for our show, and then he called me whilst I was in bed, and he was in bed with his dogs. "Then we chatted for about an hour!" READ MORE: Hope and Anchor in Doffcocker puts on first of many live music gigs READ MORE: Zoe Ball tells Johnny Ball she is in a good place after quitting show READ MORE: Pete Doherty invites local busker to perform at Oldham gig After the performance Lily Fontaine said: "I think it were fun, I were grinning at the end." Richard said: "Well, not to get too serious but they're from Leeds, I'm from Sheffield and we've played a Manchester classic. "Some people might say sacrilege, but I think it's respectful and honourable."
