The annual TRNSMT festival is now just hours away with the city getting ready to welcome some of the biggest names in music to Glasgow tomorrow.
The three day gig in Glasgow Green from July 7 to July 9 is expected to bring in its usual crowds of tens of thousands with around 80 different acts set to perform on the line up.
Headliners across the weekend include the 1975, Pulp, Kasabian, Aitch, Sam Fender, Niall Horan and George Ezra.
As fans are getting ready for Glasgow's biggest and busiest festival weekend, organisers have created an essential guide for ticket holders ahead of the event.
A TRNSMT 2023 app has even been created for festival-goers to ensure music fans can plan their weekend accordingly with the option to create a personalised schedule to make sure they catch all of their favourite artists.
Here's everything you need to know if you are attending TRNSMT this weekend.
Tickets
Those with General Admission or VIP tickets should download the Ticket Master and log into their account ahead of arriving at Glasgow Green so their ticket is ready to view on the app. Doing this in advance means that fans will be able to access their ticket even if they don't have a signal at the festival.
For those with VIP+ or Ultimate VIP packages, tickets will be posted out to you in advance of the event.
ID
Children under the age of 16-years-old are not permitted into TRNSMT. The festival has a hard working team of stewards who will be checking IDs at every entrance based on a Challenge 25 Policy. If you look under 25, you must bring a valid ID with you.
People who bring their Young Scot Card must ensure the PASS hologram isn't faded as it will not be accepted otherwise. And, as always, no photos or photocopies of any ID.
Travel
Where possible, TRNSMT is urging festival-goers to make use of public transport when getting to and from Glasgow Green. With plenty of travel options available, it's strongly advised that trains, buses and subway services are used to get to Glasgow city centre and then it's just a short walk to Glasgow Green.
Festival parking is not available, but TRNSMT has identified four locations nearby as drop off and pick up areas. A limited number of blue badge parking spaces are available but must be pre-arranged.
For more information on the best ways to get to the festival, visit the TRNSMT website.
Sustainability
This year, TRNSMT organisers are asking fans to take part in taking conscious climate action by following the below:
- Buy vintage, swap clothes with friends or wear what you already have to embrace circular fashion this summer.
- Reduce emissions by making sustainable travel choices - walk, cycle, or use public transport.
- Keep the festival site spick and span by using the correct bins. Last year, by composting food and paper cups, enough compost was produced to feed a garden for over 500 years!
- Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and reduce plastic waste.
- Give vegetarian or vegan options a go and reduce the environmental impact of your food.
Don't Bring List
TRNSMT has a full section on its website based on what you can and can't bring to the event. TRSNMT is aiming to recycle as much as possible this year so please don't bring in any items that you shouldn't.
Bags and rucksacks are allowed for essential items, but should be smaller than an A4 piece of paper.
Items that fans should not bring include:
- Metal, glass or hard plastic water bottles
- Food or drink
- Glass (including perfumes)
- Flares or smoke canisters (These are dangerous and now illegal to have at large events)
- Flags
- Chairs
- Professional cameras or selfie sticks
- Umbrellas
It’s best to arrive well in advance ahead of your favourite performers, in case there are queues at the ID check and searches. TRNSMT have also asked revellers to please be aware that CCTV and Police Detection Dogs will be in use at entrances for everyone's safety.
Weather
Scottish weather is unpredictable and despite it being July, it unfortunately doesn't mean we are guaranteed glorious sunshine so please come prepared for rain or shine.
As we all know, Glasgow can see four seasons in a day, with the weather often changing quickly. Be mindful of dressing for all weather types, pack the sunscreen to avoid any burning, and have a jacket for when it gets colder in the evening.
TRNSMT App
The TRNSMT app will be your best friend over festival weekend.
The app has now officially launched, giving fans the most up-to-date information on the festival weekend, along with a map to the site and a special feature that allows them to create a personalised schedule for the full weekend. By ‘favouriting’ must-see acts, fans should keep their notifications on and the app will send reminders so they won’t miss a moment.
Don’t worry about your phone running out of juice, as charging points are available at 3Charging by Three, which is at the Needle monument.
To download the free app, visit your app store or the TRNSMT website.
Staying Safe
Finally, festival-goers are being asked to not overdo it with alcohol. Have a spacer, not a chaser, and speak to the nearest security if you need help at any point.
TRNSMT has a welfare and wellbeing hub if you need a break, with professionals on hand to provide physical and emotional support if you need it.
Tickets for TRNSMT are available to purchase via trnsmtfest.com, starting at £88.40. Tickets can be purchased on payment plans, where the cost of your ticket will be split into three smaller payments.
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