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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