PAOLO’S ABBEY TO HELP CITY OF CULTURE DREAM
Nutini gig at landmark to boost Paisley’s 2021 bid
SCOTS superstar Paolo Nutini has announced a one-off charity show in Paisley Abbey to back the town’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid.
The exclusive show on Friday, October 20, tops the bill for Paisley’s annual The Spree festival.
Paisley-born singer Paolo, 30, said: “I’ve always wanted to play in the Abbey since I was a wee boy.
“I’m proud to be a part of The Spree … I’m proud to be from Paisley.
“Love is music and music is home. Big love people.”
Only a limited number of tickets will be available to the public for the 550-capacity venue. Fans can register for a pair from Friday to be in with a chance of seeing the gig.
Paisley is bidding to be UK City of Culture 2021 as part of wider plans to transform the town’s future using its unique cultural and heritage story.
Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron said: “Paolo’s support has been absolutely instrumental to Paisley’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid.
“We are utterly thrilled he is playing this gig – it will be spectacular and we cannot wait. It is wonderful to see him helping us realise the bid’s aim to open up the benefits of culture to everybody in the town by supporting local charities.”
The Spree is Paisley’s flagship annual arts festival and takes place over 10 days in October.
Paisley Abbey will also host a one-off – and now sold-out – collaboration between Frightened Rabbit and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Fans can register for tickets for Paolo’s gig at thespree.co.uk from Friday.
Tickets are £30 each and restricted to two per person. Sales will be via an online ballot.