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The SSE Hydro has been confirmed as the world's second busiest concert venue in 2019 by a global survey. The 13,000 capacity arena is only beaten by Madison Square Garden in New York when it comes to selling tickets. Trade publication Pollstar confirmed the figurest in their international round-up of the top 200 arena venues based on ticket sales. BUY THE BOOK: … [Read more...] about The Hydro is the second busiest arena venue in the world

Returning to Glasgow for its eighth year, The Riverside Festival, Glasgow's leading celebration of electronic music, releases the first line-up announcement for 2020. Organisers have gathered a wide range of electronic music heavyweights and artists from the up & coming to the cutting edge to join them on the Clydeside for their biggest party yet, across three … [Read more...] about Riverside Festival makes first line-up announcement

Playground have announced the first of its line-up for 2020 – the second edition of the festival at Rouken Glen. Underworld and Nightmares on Wax will perform on the main stage on Friday 31st July.  Tickets go on sale today and can be purchased from the event website.  BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS A festival spokesperson said, “This year’s line-up is a … [Read more...] about Underworld announced for Playground Festival

After its first event over the summer, Playground Festival has announced it will be returning to Glasgow’s Rouken Glen Park on Friday 31stJuly – Sunday 2ndAugust 2020.  The inaugural Playground Festival attracted more than 14,000, who enjoyed performances from international acts including Groove Armada, Hot Chip, Django Django and Anna Calvi.  A festival … [Read more...] about Playground Festival Announce 2020 Return

I’m 61 and hurtling towards 62. My brakes don’t seem to be working. My taste in music hasn’t aged as quickly as I have chronologically and that love of music still hankers back to the days of the Sounds and NME magazines, Friday night Rockspeak on Radio 1, Stuart Henry on Radio 1 on a Saturday morning and Radio Caroline’s Schools Out programme every evening 8-10pm on … [Read more...] about Review: Australian Pink Floyd at The Hydro