TRNSMT Festival Continues Amid Scotland's World Cup Disappointment
TRNSMT fans have managed to move past their disappointment following Scotland's World Cup loss, enjoying sunshine as the festival's second day commenced.
The event, held at Glasgow Green, experienced heavy rain throughout Friday and into the evening, which coincided with a public screening of Scotland's defeat to Morocco.
Despite the setback, many attendees wore saltires and football jerseys, maintaining high spirits. A notable moment was a lively sing-along to "Chelsea Dagger" during The Fratellis' set.
Saturday's Lineup and Performances
The second day of TRNSMT is headlined by rock band Kasabian, featuring performances from DJ Sonny Fedora, Mercury Music Prize winners English Teacher, and West Lothian guitar band The Snuts.
On Friday, thousands remained at Glasgow Green to watch Scotland's match on large screens. However, the mood was subdued after an early goal by Morocco's Ismael Saibari.
Festival organisers DF Concerts secured a late licence for the night. Kat Linguard, the company's event manager, told BBC Scotland News that approximately 10,000 fans stayed on site to watch the game.
"We were a bit uncertain how many fans would stay on, particularly with the rain, but the Hampden roar was here in the way that we hoped.
It felt like the high from seeing your favourite bands rolled into the football really well. I think it was a really extra special moment for the fans - we had people of all ages coming along and it was a good community feel, united around Scotland."
Saturday has seen bright spirits despite the festival being noticeably quieter than in previous years. It remains unclear whether this is due to attendees arriving later to recover from the football or a general decline in attendance.
The Snuts and Their Festival Journey
West Lothian band The Snuts, positioned third from the top of the bill, shared with BBC Scotland News their aspirations for a future headline slot.
"It's one of those festivals that we have aged along with, from our first slot when we were 18.
We've come back every couple of years and it's been really nice to just progress and put on a bigger show every time. It's always the dream to headline a festival like this."
Singer Jack Cochrane added:
"It's really essential now, as it's the only big festival in Scotland where you have that experience of progressing up the stages."
The duo also revealed that their newly announced fourth album, Joy In Short Moments, will reflect their experiences of becoming fathers and how this has influenced their lives.
Big Special's Set and Glasgow-Birmingham Comparison
On the smaller King Tut's Stage, Big Special, a band from the West Midlands, described Glasgow as "the Birmingham of Scotland" before delivering a dynamic set blending rock, hip hop, and soul.
The band members, singer Joe Hicklin and drummer Callum Moloney, later told BBC Scotland News they see many similarities between the two cities.
"They're both the second cities of each country, they have these industrial roots and there's a part where they deal with a snobbishness from other places to them. There's also a similar sense of humour with them," said Moloney.
Moloney noted a "sense of loss" among the crowd following the football result, but observed that the audience warmed up as the performance progressed.
"By the time we walked off folk were screaming and it's always a class crowd - especially in the sun."
Main Stage Highlights and Secret Performances
On the Main Stage, local favourites The Fratellis ignited one of the day's biggest sing-alongs with "Chelsea Dagger," having also performed a cover of the Tartan Army anthem "Yes Sir I Can Boogie" earlier.
English Teacher's wiry post-punk sound was warmly received by a somewhat smaller crowd.
Glasgow band Twin Atlantic performed a secret set on the festival's Hangout stage, substituting for a band listed as Triplet Pacific.
Looking Ahead to Sunday's Headliner
The festival will continue on Sunday, with Lewis Capaldi scheduled to headline the event.
