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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Inside the TRNSMT-inspired rave for Glasgow teenagers
Easterhouse Sports Centre – which is run by the charity Easterhouse Henosis – will host The Gaff later this month to integrate youngsters from different postcodes while promoting the idea that teenagers can have fun without alcohol or drugs. (Image: Left to right: Janey Thompson of Fare Scotland, DJ KT, Kevin Martin (front) of Easterhouse Henosis a) Kevin Martin, CEO of Easterhouse Henosis, told the Glasgow Times: 'We want to bring something to Easterhouse that gives young people the opportunity to do something for free that isn't dangerous and reduces anti-social behaviour. 'With this event, we want to reduce social isolation, educate young people on the potential risks of attending large public events and address pressing community challenges like territorialism.' It comes as the centre has reportedly seen a spike in anti-social behaviour in the last year - particularly as kids near the start of the summer holidays. (Image: Left to right: Janey Thompson of Fare Scotland, DJ KT, Kevin Martin (front) of Easterhouse Henosis a) The event, which will take place between 6pm and 9pm on Saturday, June 27, will have a similar set-up to TRNSMT Festival, which takes place in Glasgow Green annually. Sniffer dogs and security will be present, and attendees will be given wristbands. There will also be smoke machines and of course, live music. A range of Glasgow DJs will be performing at the event including the likes of DJ Rankin and DJ Zitkus. 'We want to offer a safe, inclusive, and free music event for young people between first and fourth year to attend without financial barriers,' Kevin said. He continued: 'The popularity of festivals like TRNSMT has been steadily increasing, with a growing number of young people attending each year. However many kids face social and financial barriers that prevent them from fully participating or accessing safe, enjoyable experiences. 'The Gaff seeks to provide an inclusive and educational platform for these young people, offering them a chance to enjoy a local music event free of charge, while also preparing them for the challenges they may face in larger environments like TRNSMT.' (Image: Left to right: Janey Thompson of Fare Scotland, DJ KT, Kevin Martin (front) of Easterhouse Henosis a) The Gaff will also have a host of break-out rooms where attendees can confidentially speak with professionals from the NHS Health Improvement Team, for example, who can deliver educational sessions on crucial topics such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health, and offer one-on-one support to any young person who requires it. 'We think this event will work,' Kevin said. He added: 'It's going to be well-attended, and we're excited to bring something like this to Easterhouse, which can make a difference. 'It will also allow us to link young people in and around the area with our youth services – like our drop-in on a Friday evening. We hope that will be the lasting legacy of this event.' The centre currently welcomes between 50 and 70 young people through its doors on a Friday for its youth club. (Image: Left to right: Janey Thompson of Fare Scotland, DJ KT, Kevin Martin (front) of Easterhouse Henosis a) The Gaff is also being run by Glasgow Life and Fare Scotland. For more information on the Easterhouse Sports Centre, visit
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kneecap pulled from TRNSMT 2025 line-up due to 'significant policing operation' requirement
The group are set to perform in Glasgow on July 8 2025 to 'make up' for the festival cancellation Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Kneecap have been removed from this year's TRNSMT festival bill. Police Scotland have cited 'significant policing' around their set as the reasons for the move. The band however have pointed out that they did not pull out of the festival and have arranged a new Glasgow date to 'make up' for the move. Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has been removed from the line-up at this year's TRNSMT Festival , held at Glasgow Green, due to what police have called a 'significant' operation. The group has been under fire for its rhetoric regarding Palestine, and its member Mo Chara, born Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh , has been charged with a terror offence by London's Metropolitan Police . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Belfast rap trio Kneecap have been removed from the line-up for Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival after police raised concerns around safety if the band's performance went ahead. | AFP via Getty Images A statement from Police Scotland commented that 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience' and that in order to deliver a safe event, a 'significant policing operation' would be required. The statement also explained that 'there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland 'before acts were booked.' Taking to their social media accounts, Kneecap responded to fans: 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry…it is out of our hands,' they wrote. 'Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues – ever. Make of that what you will.' The group has added an additional Glasgow date on July 8, 2025, at the O2 Academy to make amends for their removal. They were also very keen to point out that 'Kneecap didn't 'pull out' of TRNSMT – Kneecap were removed.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Calls have been made for Kneecap to be removed from a number of festivals after videos emerged of the group at previous shows allegedly calling for attacks on local MPs and displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah – actions that led to the aforementioned terror charge against Mo Chara. So far, the group have seen their festival appearances at Germany's Hurricane Festival, Southside Festival, Cornwall's Eden Project and a replacement show in Plymouth pulled owing to the controversy surrounding the group, with many MPs now calling for their appearance at Glastonbury Festival in late June to also be pulled. Kneecap have described the situation a 'carnival of distraction', and have maintained it was 'political policing' and that they were not the story, rather, 'Genocide is'. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kneecap cancel festival appearance as controversy erupts over Irish rap act
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have pulled out of this year's TRNSMT Festival following calls for the group to be removed from the line-up. The Belfast-based group were scheduled to perform at Glasgow Green in July, but will no longer appear following news that group member Liam O'Hanna has been charged by the Metropolitan Police. O'Hanna, 27 - who performs under the stage name Mo Chara - was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organisation in the UK. The charge relates to an incident that reportedly took place on November 21, 2023, during a performance at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London. In the wake of the controversy, Kneecap will instead perform at the O2 Academy on Tuesday, July 8 — the same week they were due to appear at TRNSMT. In a statement on social media, Kneecap said: "'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT'. To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry ... it is out of our hands." They continued: "Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues - ever. Make of that what you will. To try and make up for it, we will be at your O2 Academy on Tuesday July 8th. Pre-sale is tomorrow at 10am in our WhatsApp channel. General sale is 10am this coming Saturday." A Police Scotland spokesperson told the Scottish Sun: "Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival." This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror's ****WhatsApp Community ****or follow us on ****, ****, Apple News, ****, ****, ****, ****, ****, **** and **** - or visit The Mirror homepage**
Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Wolf Alice Glasgow: Everything you need to know about tickets, from prices to presales
From how much they will cost to presale options, here is what you need to know about tickets for Wolf Alice in Glasgow. 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... Wolf Alice are set to play a huge show in Glasgow later this year, following the release of their fourth studio album. Lead vocalist Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice performs on the mainstage during day three of the TRNSMT Festival at Glasgow Green on July 10, 2022. | Getty Images Titled The Clearing, the new record will be released on August 29, with the band heading on tour around the UK in November. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The news comes after the release of their new single Bloom Baby Bloom. If you're keen to grab tickets to see Wolf Alice's show in Glasgow, here's everything you need to know to get tickets - from when they go on sale to presale options, prices and more. Wolf Alice to perform at OVO Hydro in December: All UK & Ireland tour dates The English rock band will perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro arena on Sunday, December 7 - the final of their UK dates - before they head to Ireland. Here are all of their upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates: Friday, November 28 - Manchester AO Arena Saturday, November 29 - Birmingham Utilita Arena Monday, December 01 - Cardiff Utilita Arena Cardiff Wednesday, December 03 - London O2 Arena Friday, December 05 - Leeds First Direct Arena Sunday, December 07 - Glasgow OVO Hydro Wednesday, December 10 - Dublin 3arena When do tickets go on sale? General sale for Wolf Alice tickets will be available from 10am on Friday, May 23 via sites including Ticketmaster. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When buying tickets, it is recommended to log in using only one device and to join the waiting room at least fifteen minutes ahead of the sale beginning. Wolf Alice win the Best Group award during The BRIT Awards 2022. | Getty Images Wolf Alice Glasgow presale If you want to try and beat the queues for Wolf Alice tickets, you will be pleased to hear that there are several presale options available. Available across all of their UK tour dates, fans can pre-order Wolf Alice's upcoming album before 6pm on Wednesday, May 20 - or register via their 'no purchase necessary' sign up - to receive access to artist presale. Those who register will receive a specific presale code via email at 8am on Wednesday, May 21, with the presale going live from 10am that same day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There is also the Spotify presale, which will see fans who listen to the band using the streaming service receive a link in their inbox with a code to access a platform-specific presale from 10am on Thursday, May 22. There are also Wolf Alice presales available only for their Glasgow show, the first of which is OVO Presale. Available to OVO customers who have signed up for OVO Live, this presale will begin at 10am on Wednesday, May 21. There is then the Gigs in Scotland presale, which begins at 10am on Thursday, May 22. To access this Glasgow Wolf Alice presale, all you need to do is sign up for an account over on the Gigs in Scotland website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How much are Wolf Alice tickets? Ticket prices for Wolf Alice's UK tour will vary from venue to venue, but for their OVO Hydro show they will cost between £48.50 to £55.30.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two huge acts join 2025 TRNSMT line-up in Glasgow
Two huge acts have joined the line-up for this year's TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow. JADE - formerly of Little Mix fame and Myles Smith - known for his viral hit Stargazing have joined the bill for the Glasgow Green event, which will run from July 11 to 13. READ NEXT: Global superstar coming to Hampden Park Stadium this summer (Image: Images of Myles and Jade) The two superstars will also be joined by more newly announced acts today, which are Nxdia, Hot Wax and Chloe Qisha. The five acts join an already star-studded line-up for this year's festival, which will see headline sets from the likes of 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol. Festival go-ers will also see sets from huge global stars like Gracie Abrams and Fontaines DC. (Image: Generic image of TRNSMT Festival)Geoff Ellis, festival director of TRNSMT said: 'The 2025 lineup really serves up something for everyone with a strong mix of globally renowned names, up-and-coming stars, plus the newly announced first Scottish festival appearances from BRIT Award winners JADE and Myles Smith. "The billing is really shaping up to be one of the most eclectic yet, with more acts still to be announced.' It comes after we reported that Radio 1 Dance will be taking over the much-loved Boogie Bar this year. The now named BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage will run throughout the entire weekend, with 18 dance acts added to the line-up. To see the full dance line-up, click HERE READ NEXT: Irish pop singer to perform at popular Glasgow venue TRNSMT is offering a range of ticket packages, including VIP experiences. Fans can find out more about tickets by visiting Day tickets start from £89.50 (plus GCC Environmental Levy) and weekend tickets start from £254.90 (plus GCC Environmental Levy). Fans can also buy now and pay later at the checkout via Ticketmaster to spread the cost of their ticket.
