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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chart-topping singer announces four-day festival and run of gigs in Scotland
The Lost Evenings bash will be held here for the first time PARTY ON Chart-topping singer announces four-day festival and run of gigs in Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOLK-rocker Frank Turner is bringing his four-day Lost Evenings to Scotland for the first time. The Recovery singer, 43, revealed he will take over Edinburgh's Corn Exchange for eighth instalment of the bash which will feature performances from indie heroes Nina Nesbitt and Arab Strap. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Frank Turner is bringing Lost Evenings to Edinburgh, with more gigs in Aberdeen, Stirling in Glasgow Credit: ALAMY 2 Scots Arab Strap are among the big names announced for the bash Credit: Thomas M Jackson/Redferns He will make stops on his way to the capital — with gigs also announced for Aberdeen, Stirling and Glasgow. The singer-songwriter has promised surprises with the full line-up not yet announced. Frank said: 'Coming to Scotland for the first time. 'The festival promises to be another brilliant four days of live music across two stages, panels, open mic and much, much more. 'We can't wait to see you all there.' Turner, from Meonstoke, Hampshire, started his career as the singer in post-hardcore band Million Dead before going solo. He is known for acoustic performances incorporating punk and hard rock and raucous shows with his backing group The Sleeping Souls. The musician launched Lost Evenings in 2017 — with sets from the likes of KT Tunstall, The Hold Steady and Pedro The Lion over the years. Edinburgh will host the party between September 25 and 28. Turner will play Aberdeen's The Lemon Tree on September 21, plays Stirling's Albert Halls the next night, then Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio two nights before the festival kicks off. Fans slam Glastonbury as 'worst one ever' as full lineup announced He has released 10 acclaimed albums, with each since 2013 charting with the top five. His biggest hit record FTHC hit the top spot when it was released three years ago. Tickets for the three city dates go on sale tomorrow.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Big Nights Out music event coming to Glasgow's Queen's Park
Big Nights Out will debut at Queen's Park Arena in Glasgow's Southside this July, following two weeks of outdoor shows at Kelvingrove Bandstand earlier in the summer. The series will feature a mix of established names and rising stars, offering something for fans of indie, punk, and experimental sounds. The line-up includes Scottish indie duo Arab Strap, Leeds post-punk band Yard Act, and Geordie Greep - formerly of Mercury Prize-nominated black midi. Other highlights include The Smyths, a tribute to The Smiths, and London indie-punk group Warmduscher. Read more: Historic Glasgow pub named one of the best UK live music venues Arab Strap (Image: Kat Gollock) Geordie Greep (Image: Supplied) Warmduscher (Image: Supplied) Yard Act (Image: Supplied) Read more: 'A wee bit naughty': Musical hen night coming to North Lanarkshire Describing the event, Promoters 432 Presents said: "The atmosphere at this popular outdoor amphitheatre is always electric and there is nothing quite like sipping a cold drink in great company as the sun sets behind one of your favourite bands of all time or a new musical discovery to change your life. "We can't wait." More information about the upcoming events, including how to buy tickets, can be found on the Big Nights Out website.
