Rival steps into breach left by T in the Park and delivers a hit
SCOTLAND’S newest music festival has been hailed a success and is expected to have added at least £10 million to the local economy.
More than 100,000 revellers are believed to have attended the event between Friday and Sunday, exceeding the organiser’s expectations.
Now those behind the TRNSMT festival have confirmed plans to return after hailing it a success.
Geoff Ellis, festival director of TRNSMT, said: “This has been a hugely successful debut year for TRNSMT and I’d like to thank everyone for welcoming the festival into their hearts with such enthusiasm. The energy has been incredible and we’ve enjoyed some stunning performances against the beautiful Glasgow skyline.
“Big thanks must also go to all of our multi-agency partners and Glasgow City Council for all of their support in making this a quality new event for music fans.
“I think it’s been in excess of a £10m economic impact for the city, based on previous studies that we’ve done.”
The sold-out Saturday saw 50,000 people attend the event, while 35,000 hit Glasgow Green on Friday.
Yesterday’s weather was in complete contrast to Saturday’s, which saw shades and sunblock a must for many festival-goers.
Glasgow’s more typical conditions returned for the final day, with rain forcing many to opt for waterproofs.
There were 68 people forced to visit the onsite hospital tent for minor complaints including sprains, weather-related issues and pre-existing medical
conditions. Alan McWiliams, manager of Ambulance Scotland, said: “Given the wetter weather today, we’d encourage people to dress accordingly – wear your wellies, your waterproofs and your warm clothing.”
Police Scotland made eight arrests for offences including alleged possession of drugs with intent to supply, alleged fraud and alleged public nuisance offences.
Two people were reported to the procurator fiscal over claims of being in possession of a small quantity of drugs while 25 people also received a police
warning for allegedly being in possession of a small amount of drugs.
Chief Inspector Simon Jeacocke, event commander for Police Scotland, said: “Our zerotolerance approach to drugs, increased security presence and thorough bag searches were well received by attendees and everyone’s cooperation meant that people got on site smoothly every day.”
The event ran over the same weekend as T in the Park usually does, which organiser DF Concerts announced was “taking a break” this year.
Fans on Friday were able to see bands such as London Grammar, Belle And Sebastian and headliners Radiohead and on Saturday Kasabian took top billing.