Music festival names stage in honour of 'iconic' Glasgow pub
Formerly known as A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying tribute to the iconic Argyle Street pub known for its ceilidhs, live traditional music and electric atmosphere.
The renaming honours The Park Bar's "pivotal" role in shaping Glasgow's folk music scene. It also celebrates the venue's importance as a gathering place for Gaelic speakers and a welcoming hub for those who have moved to the city from the Highlands and Islands.
The renamed stage will open the weekend with performances from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, for a 'Carmichael's Ceilidh' on Friday, June 6.
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Recently under new ownership after going on the market last year, The Park Bar remains a cornerstone of the city's cultural fabric and a hub for traditional musicians, locals, and visitors.
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 and traditional music scene, to the musicians that play the festival, and to all of us on The Reeling team as well.
'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. It felt right to honour that legacy at The Reeling, a festival that shares that same spirit.'
Deirdre Curley, one of the new owners of The Park Bar, said: "The Park Bar has always been a beating heart for traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're delighted 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 - entertaining the crowds with some amazing ceilidh music. It's also exciting to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who played The Park Bar early in their careers, headlining the main stage.
The Reeling is one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals (Image: supplied)
"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!"
Folk-pop powerhouse Tide Lines will kick off The Reeling with a headline performance on the main stage Friday night. The band's journey began in the heart of Glasgow's traditional music scene at The Park Bar.
Frontman Robert Robertson recalled: 'The Park Bar means a lot to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our first gig together there before starting the band.
'It's fantastic to see its famous legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to play the main stage on Friday night.'
The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk, returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday June 8. This year marks the first three-day edition of the festival, with a lineup including Talisk, RURA, Tide Lines, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of emerging and established talent across both stages.
Tickets and the full lineup are available now at thereeling.com.
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