Tens of thousands of music fans to descend on Glasgow for TRNSMT

The likes of Pulp, Sam Fender, Becky Hill and the 1975 will entertain crowds at Glasgow Green this weekend.

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Author: Collette McGoniglePublished 7th Jul 2023
Last updated 7th Jul 2023

Tens of thousands of music fans are expected to descend on Glasgow Green for Scotland's biggest festival this weekend.

TRNSMT will host some of the UK's biggest artists, including first day headliners Pulp.

Also performing on the first day of the festival will be George Ezra, Niall Horan and Paul Heaton.

Former One Direction star Horan will perform at the festival a day after taking to the stage at the Stavern Festival in Norway.

On Twitter, he wrote: "Miss you! Been taking it easy after a crazy period of work. Rested and Can't wait for this weekends festivals in Stavern and Glasgow."

On Saturday, Sam Fender will headline Trnsmt, and the 1975 will bring the festival to a close on Sunday.

Other notable main stage bands include Kasabian, The View and The Kooks.

Cat Burns will headline the King Tut's stage on Friday, with LF System and Nothing But Thieves doing so on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Festival-goers will also have the chance to hear some of the UK's finest up-and-coming musicians, with more than 20 acts set to perform on the River Stage.

"We can't wait to see the city up and dancing once again."

Geoff Ellis, chief executive of the festival, said:

"We're all set and ready to go. The site looks fantastic and we can't wait to welcome music lovers to Glasgow Green to kick things off at TRNSMT 2023.

"With more than 80 incredible artists performing across the weekend, from international stars to up-and-coming local talent, it's set to be a massive three days packed full of good tunes and huge energy."

"We can't wait to see the city up and dancing once again."

TRNSMT star puts money behind bars to buy fans 'thank you' drink

Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton is performing on Friday and is already getting off to a winner with fans.

He's put money behind a number of local bars for them to buy drinks as a "thank you."

He's pre-paid for drinks at 226 Gallowgate, The Old Burnt Barns, Lynch’s Bar, The Braemar Bar, The Tolbooth Bar and Whistler on the Green.

On Twitter he said:

"Glasgow, as a thank you, and a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs near to TRNSMT festival so that some of you can have a drink on him."













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