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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
1990s band Alabama 3 to play show at SWG3 in Glasgow
Alabama 3 will be performing at the SWG3 on Thursday, December 4. READ NEXT: American star to perform at iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow The band, who are famous for songs like Woke Up This Morning - which was used for the opening credits of The Sopranos - first formed in 1995. They are known for blending country, blues, and acid house in their songs. READ NEXT: Scottish star who collaborated with iconic singer announces Glasgow gig The upcoming Glasgow show comes as part of the band's UK tour, which will also take them to the likes of Bristol, London and Manchester. Tickets for the Glasgow show will go live at 10am on May 30. To grab tickets, visit
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside ‘world's best barbecue festival' coming to Glasgow for first time – with DJ sets & 400 live-fire chefs
It is set to take place in Glasgow next month MEAT YOU THERE Inside 'world's best barbecue festival' coming to Glasgow for first time – with DJ sets & 400 live-fire chefs A SIZZLING food festival hailed as the "world's best BBQ" is firing up the grills in Scotland for the very first time – and the mouth-watering two-day line-up has just been revealed. Meatopia, the legendary London-based festival famed for its "live-fire" chefs cooking over hot charcoal, is making its Scottish debut at Glasgow's SWG3 next month. 3 The popular food festival is coming to Glasgow for the first time Credit: Meatopia 3 Meatopia is set to cross the border For over a decade, this foodie sensation has hosted more than 400 top chefs in London and Dublin, serving up extraordinary dishes using only ethically sourced produce and sustainable fuels. Now, Scotland is getting its turn. The weekend-long event, running from 6th to 8th June, promises to bring together the crème de la crème of BBQ talent from across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Attendees can expect a carefully curated menu of smoky delights, frosty drinks, and an eclectic mix of live bands and DJs to keep the vibes alive. Organisers proudly claim Meatopia is the only food festival that meticulously curates its daily menu while insisting on ethically sourced meat, fish, and veg, all cooked using sustainably produced fuel. In a teaser post, event bosses said: 'After 12 years on The Dock in London, we're expanding our horizons and heading to a city that we've always held in our heart. 'Scotland is famous for its rich produce from land and sea, and after searching the British Isles, the Scottish people struck a nerve – we were sold. 'We've had the pleasure of hosting some incredible Scottish talent at our London festival over the years, but now it's time for us to head North and launch the inaugural Scottish Meatopia." They added: "Expect the same passion for live-fire cooking, global talent, unrivalled vibes, and unforgettable nights. S "Scotland, we can't wait to see what you bring to the Meatopia party." Scotland's happiest places to live revealed as 'Highland Gateway' takes top spot To find out more and buy a ticket, visit here.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I absolutely can't wait!' Excited fans swarm Glasgow venue hoping that huge rockers will play secret gig
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LUCKY few Biffy Clyro diehards have snagged golden tickets to a mystery gig in Glasgow tonight, sending fans of the Ayrshire rockers into a frenzy. The excitement began earlier this week when a mysterious website appeared under the band's original name, Screwfish – a throwback to their early days in 1995 when they first performed in Kilmarnock. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Biffy Clyro fans head for SWG3 in Glasgow for secret gig - hoping it was them Credit: Tom Farmer 8 Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro performs at The Piece Hall on August 23, 2024 Credit: Getty 8 Biffy later wiped their Instagram leaving just a red square Cryptic posters teasing 'Screwfish, Glasgow, 21st May' cropped up across the city, hinting at a secret show at SWG3 Warehouse in the West End. But the lads - Simon Neil, James Johnston, and Ben Johnston - have remained tight-lipped if they were the ones set to play tonight. Tonight, hours before the event, the band wiped all of their socials, leaving behind a red square. Fans scrambled for clues that the gig would indeed be their idols in an intimate setting far removed from the stadium spectacles the band is now renowned for. Sammi Read, 40, from Glasgow, has seen the trio live ten times and was tipped off by an Instagram post tagging the band. Speaking outside the venue, she said: 'Someone mentioned they might be playing under their old name. 8 Sammi Read was lucky to grab a gold dust ticket tonight Credit: Tom Farmer "I checked Ticketmaster on a whim today and kept refreshing – one single ticket popped up, and I grabbed it! I'm buzzing. "I hope there's new music coming; I absolutely can't wait.' Speculation had been rife all week, with theories swirling about the surprise event. Biffy Clyro performed three sold-out nights at the Barrowlands last October and hinted at new studio sessions earlier this year. Biffy Clyro to launch new album at mystery Glasgow venue Their last major release, The Myth of the Happily Ever After, came out in 2021, and they have a packed festival calendar ahead. Fans also noted it's been thirty years since the band's first-ever gig, fuelling talk of fresh tracks. Ewan Divertie, from Dunfermline in Fife, managed to grab a ticket at the eleventh hour and dashed to Glasgow, convinced the gig would feature the rock legends. 8 Ewan Divertie from Dunfermline raced through to Glasgow Credit: Tom Farmer The 23-year-old, who has seen the band more than ten times, said: 'I got the ticket at 5.45 and was here an hour later. I jumped straight in the car and didn't stop. "I've got no expectations – I'm just happy to be here if it turns out to be them!' 8 Nicola McCann has followed the band for 18 years Credit: Tom Farmer Nicola McCann, 35, from Paisley, has been a fan of Biffy Clyro for 18 years and decided to buy a ticket on a whim, hoping Screwfish was indeed them. She said: 'I thought, you know, if it's a waste of money, it's a waste of money. "But we're just massive Biffy fans anyway.' 8 Fiona Bryce from Glasgow has lost count of the number of Biffy gigs she has been to Credit: Tom Farmer Fiona Bryce, 41, from Glasgow, has been following Biffy Clyro for decades. She added: 'It would be great to hear a bit of the old stuff mixed in with the new!' One fan commented: "Never got so excited about a red picture with no context at all."
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
'One of the UK's biggest bands' announced Glasgow gig
White Lies will perform at the city's SWG3 TV Studio in the West End in 2026. The concert will take place on Wednesday, January 28, with tickets going on sale from 10am on Friday, May 30. Formed in 2007, the English indie rock group consists of Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown. The band is known for their incredible tunes, including Farewell To The Fairground, Death, To Lose My Life, Seventeen, and Hold Back Your Love. READ MORE: Top American rock band announced exciting Glasgow concert READ MORE: Brit band to host one of its 'biggest' gigs in Glasgow to celebrate anniversary A Gigs in Scotland spokesperson said: "Just announced - White Lies. "SWG3, TV Studio. January 28, 2026. "Arguably one of the biggest guitar bands in the UK, White Lies' last album, Five, garnered much acclaim in 2019 with a sold-out UK tour including multiple Brixton Academy shows."
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Eurovision's Tommy Cash announces Glasgow SWG3 show
Tommy Cash, who represented Estonia with his tune Espresso Macchiato, will be performing at SWG3 on Monday, October 6. READ NEXT: Meet Glasgow's newest star inspired by Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender The singer and rapper finished third place with 356 points. 24-year-old JJ of Austria won the contest with his song, Wasted Love. Tommy, who has around four million monthly listeners on Spotify, has released two albums throughout his career as well as several singles and EPs. He has previously collaborated with the likes of British superstar Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek and Joji. READ NEXT: Huge rock band announce show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro Tickets for the his upcoming Glasgow show will go on sale at 10am on May 23. Pre-sale tickets will also be available from May 22 at 10am. To purchase tickets or sign up for the pre-sale, visit
