Radiohead headline debut of Scottish festival TRNSMT
The music event is brand new this year, but already has a stellar line-up.
Radiohead are to headline the first night of Scotland’s newest music festival, TRNSMT.
The three-day event in Glasgow Green was created after it was announced T In The Park was to “take a break” this year as organisers look to resolve issues around its recent move to a new site in Perth and Kinross.
Kasabian and Biffy Clyro are the other headline acts at the non-camping festival with security expected to be tight in the wake of recent terror attacks.
With tens of thousands of fans expected over the weekend, police said there will be a zero-tolerance approach to trouble.
Flares, smoke devices and other pyrotechnics are among the items banned while revellers have been urged not to bring bags larger than an A3 sheet of paper and warned to expect searches.
“Our preparations with our partners have been ongoing for many months and the public’s safety is our top priority.
“There will be an increased security presence at the event and in the city centre.
“Our advice remains the same – be alert but not alarmed and enjoy the festival.”
Other bands playing between Friday and Sunday in Glasgow Green include Belle And Sebastian, Catfish And The Bottlemen, and The 1975.
Festival director Geoff Ellis said ticket sales had “totally exceeded expectations” in the first year of the event, with Saturday day tickets sold out.
“We still have limited capacity for Saturday and want to ensure that the music fans that want to attend the full festival or enjoy two days of music have the opportunity to do that.
“The reaction so far to the line up and the event has been fantastic and ticket sales have totally exceeded expectations and we can’t wait to welcome the first wave of festival goers for what will be an exceptional headline performance from Radiohead.”