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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.
Metro
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Alternative Glastonbury 2025 performers you can't miss
While it's easy to get swept up in the prestige of the Glastonbury headliners, there are over 3,000 performers actually on stage. Worthy Farm is so much more than the glitzy Pyramid Stage names, although the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, and Neil Young are definitely not ones to miss. If Pulp — sorry Patchwork! — isn't your vibe and you don't feel like being caught in the Charli XCX crush, where on earth can you go? In every corner of Glastonbury, there are smaller bars and stage, including the elusive underground piano bar, bursting with talent. While the message from head organiser Emily Eavis was clear — go and explore — it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the options. These are the top six artists on the alternative side that we recommend you catch at Glastonbury 2025 — before they become the next big thing. If you haven't heard of English Teacher in the past year, where have you been? Last year, they dropped their debut album, This Could Be Texas, with Mercury Prize judges loving its 'originality and character.' Hailing from Leeds, this alternative group were the first non-Londoners to win the Mercury Prize Award in over a decade and were nominated for a Brit Award. English Teacher, consisting of Lily Fontaine, Lewis Whiting, Douglas Frost, and Nicholas Eden, first broke through with their 2021 song R&B. The band is best known for a post-punk 'eclectic' sound with hits like The World's Biggest Paving Slab featuring spoken word mixed in with rock riffs. Lewis previously told Metro he sees their sound as 'alt rock with some extra, sometimes unnecessary steps' thanks to the group's varying music taste. While English Teacher are becoming more well-known, their set is competing with viral Lola Young as well as a TBA on the Pyramid Stage. We recommend ditching the crowds and heading to The Park Stage at 4.30pm on Friday, you won't regret it. If you've heard of Amyl and the Sniffers, you're probably thinking they're not 'underrated' at all but so far they've dodged mainstream UK success. The Australian rock band, fronted by the energetic Amy Taylor, released their debut album in 2019 and have since dropped two more. 2024's Cartoon Darkness has scored the highest mainstream chart position for the band so far, peaking at number nine on release. They are huge in Aus but have been growing on the alternative UK radar for a while, getting a nod from the 2025 Brit Awards as a nominee for International Group of the Year. As for their sound, Amyl and the Sniffers bring that 70s grunge rock band feeling — think Iggy Pop mixed with Garbage. They're huge if you're outside of the main UK music scene but in the mass of Saturday's busy schedule, it's possible they may be skipped for other big names. The set starts at 5pm on The Other Stage, which is right as Kneecap finishes on West Holts (likely to be a big one) so if you're hoping to miss the crowds this is the place to be. Another Aussie import, this time bringing indie pop guitar band vibes to The Park Stage on Sunday afternoon, is Royel Otis. This duo shot to fame in 2023 with the release of breakthrough track Oysters in My Pocket, which landed them a spot on Spotify's RADAR program. That success was followed by Going Kokomo, which featured on the EA Sports FC 24 soundtrack and Nack Nostalgia's Similish spin on The Sims 4. By 2024, Royel Otis had released their debut album and been labelled 'ones to watch' by the Grammys (no mean feat). Their most well-known tracks are actually covers, with Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic's cover reigniting the popularity of The Cranberries' Linger on TikTok. However, the band's rise to the spotlight has not been without trouble as lead single, Moody, off their upcoming second album attracted criticism for being 'misogynistic'. With a Lolita-inspired music video, the band's management gave a statement stating the track was 'not intended to convey a broader view'. There' son doubt the duo are taking some creative risks if that is the case, so maybe best to see them before this spark explodes — or burns out. If you like your punk music with a healthy dose of feminine rage, the Lambrini Girls are for you. Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira, based in Brighton, have been incendiary already — and they only have one full studio album out. In true punk fashion, they don't mince their words and found themselves front and centre after, in an interview with Kerrang!, they said: 'I will scrap any Terf, any day, in person.' Like running at a hornet nest with a sledgehammer, we have to respect their no-punches-pulled approach. With a similar vibe for their songs. Tracks like Big Dick Energy and No Homo saw the band to number two on the Indie Chart for their debut album but it failed to take the mainstream by storm. Toxic relationships, toxic masculinity, and even toxic government ministers have all been on the chopping block for the Lambrini Girls. Anyone who inspires a huge mosh pit, primarily filled of women in their 20s, is on our list to check out. Oh, also, their drummer is Banksy, yes, that Banksy… if you believe them. No, it's not the Bob Dylan tribute heavily rumoured to be featuring a special guest in the form of Timothée Chalamet. It's Bob Vylan. This grime duo hailing from London are fascinating, with both members going by stage names to hide their identity (Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, no relation). Bizarrely, Bob Dylan's folk guitar sounds are not cited as one of their musical inspirations; instead, the Bobs blend rap and punk in a unique sound. Tracks like Hunger Games are closer to Johnny Rotten and the Sex Pistols with a healthy dose of Stormzy and Dizzee Rascal. If you like your music with a political edge, this duo is a must-see for anyone who is a fan of Idles or Turnstile (who are also playing Glastonbury). Bob Vylan are taking to West Holts stage at 2.30pm on Saturday, just before Kneecap so you can see this excellent duo and get a good spot for the chaos to come. A win-win if you ask us. If political punks and alternative artists aren't really your thing, then we highly recommend taking a break from it all and watching Lekiddo, Lord of the Lobsters. Have you really experienced Glastonbury to the fullest if you haven't gone to Theatre and Circus and seen a grown man leading people in a lobster dance? Fans go all out for this, with full lobster costumes, claws and hats all brought for this special occasion. Once called 'one of the daftest performances' by The Guardian, there's something deeply joyful about this dedicated lobster cult. More Trending Lekiddo is performing eight times across the weekend so there is no excuse to miss it but his premium slot is Thursday at 9pm at The Wishing Well. Metro did ask 'why' when we met him last year and he told us the lobsters had simply 'chosen him as their lord', because of course, what else could it be. 'Pinchy pinchy kiss kiss', as Lekiddo says, and we'll see you lucky ticket holders at Worthy Farm. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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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."
The Independent
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Glastonbury is finally taking the risk and putting Gen Z artists front and centre
Glastonbury's 2025 lineup is probably not what many festival-goers expected, but trust me, it's a good thing. Regardless of your music tastes, organisers have managed to book some of the best and brightest across rock, rap, pop and jazz. After some stadium-sized rock'n'roll? Check out Irish rock band Inhaler, whose impressive third album Open Wide came out last month, or Leeds band English Teacher, whose Mercury Prize-winning album This Could Be Texas was hailed by music critics as 'one of the finest debuts of the decade'. Florida rapper Doechii, with her sizzling charisma and tongue-twisting flow, is one of the most exciting breakout stars in years, bar none. Elsewhere, even the most po-faced of jazz snobs will have a ball watching Ezra Collective tear it up on stage, while pop devotees will find plenty to enjoy from Lola Young, Myles Smith, CMAT, Gracie Abrams and, of course, headliner Olivia Rodrigo. In 2023, the future of Glastonbury Festival – and the wider live music scene in the UK – felt somewhat bleak. The usual air of fun accompanying the lineup announcement was gone, replaced instead by a defensive 'we're trying our best' from organiser Emily Eavis as it was revealed that the Pyramid Stage would be headlined by an all-male trio of Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John. Pre-empting the backlash amid an ongoing debate surrounding the poor representation of women on festival lineups, Eavis said the industry needed to invest in more female musicians to create future headliners: 'The pipeline needs to be developed,' she said. 'This starts way back with the record companies, radio. I can shout as loud as I like but we need to get everyone on board.' But while Eavis fulfilled her promise that Glastonbury would have two female headliners in 2024 – with British pop star Dua Lipa and US R&B artist SZA both taking to the Pyramid Stage – the rest of the lineup still left much to be desired. Yes, there were some gems, such as Michael Kiwanuka's dazzling blend of cinematic soul and psychedelic rock, Irish rock stars Fontaines DC and Mercury Prize-winning rapper Little Simz. Elsewhere, though, it was a bizarre mix of Nineties nostalgia (Sugababes, Avril Lavigne, The Streets) and Noughties indie (Two Door Cinema Club, Bloc Party, Bombay Bicycle Club). Plenty for the millennials seeking to relive their youth, then, but where were the future music stars championed by Gen-Z? In the year since, the music industry has undergone a radical shift with the undeniable might of artists such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan on full display in end-of-year industry figures. Female artists have dominated the conversation in live music, whether it was Swift's record-breaking, globe-trotting Eras tour or Chappell Roan's jaw-dropping audience at Lollapalooza – the largest daytime crowd the festival had ever seen. Streaming, too, has seen women claim all five spots on the Spotify albums chart, including Swift's The Tortured Poets Department, Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft, and Colombian singer Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito. At the 2025 Grammys, the Recording Academy celebrated new pioneers such as the thrillingly talented Doechii, who won Best Rap Album over heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and J Cole. The year before, women ruled again – including in the traditionally male-dominated rock and alternative groups – with major wins for Boygenius, Wet Leg, Paramore and Kylie Minogue, plus Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA and Eilish triumphing in some of the biggest categories. Thankfully, Glastonbury organisers seem to have decided to snap up the next generation of stars. It's not a moment too late. This (hopefully kicked) habit of going with tried and tested acts over newcomers (arguably a panic mode response to the shaky position of live music events post-pandemic), along with the ever-increasing price of tickets, has been steadily reflected in Glastonbury's audience. While the festival does not collect demographic data from its 200,000-plus attendees, it is known for attracting a more 'mature' crowd. Tickets last year went up by £13.50 in price to a grand total of £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee. Is it any wonder that, according to a recent survey from consumer trends platform GWI, less than a third of Gen Zers said they actively seek out live music events? This, along with the coterie of bright young things making their way up the charts (and now, joyfully, the Glastonbury lineup), should offer other festival bookers a chance to rethink their strategy when it comes to 2026, as Worthy Farm takes its traditional fallow year and musicians suddenly find themselves with a gap in their summer schedules. For too long, British festivals have resorted to the tired rotation of acts, sometimes booking the same headliners two or even three times within a five-year period. It's a soggy plaster over a massive gaping wound – no matter how much bookers try to claim it's a 'commercial decision' to put Snow Patrol or The Kooks at the top of their billing, it's only going to hurt them in the long run. So kudos to Glastonbury, who should have the lion's share of exciting debut headliners in the years to come, if the talent on the 2025 poster is anything to go by.
