The TRNSMT choir are giving shoppers the chance to win a pair of tickets to next year's festival as they make their official debut.
Partnered with award-winning choir group SoundSational, the choir will be adding a modern twist to traditional Christmas carols as they carry out impromptu performances in five spots across both Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend.
They'll be singing from the same hymn sheet as some of the acts headlining TRNSMT 2023 which include tracks from Pulp, Sam Fender and Becky Hill.
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Research shows that 46% of 18 to 29 year olds have never sung a classic carol in their lives.
Spreading the love this Christmas, TRNSMT will give the first person to find the choir a pair of free tickets for next year’s festival if they shout “Give me the gift of TRNSMT”.
Those lucky enough to catch the pop-up performances will also be able to donate SoundSational’s music academy, which offers coaching and support for budding singers across the central belt.
Susan Kerr, communications manager at DF Concerts, said: “It’s crazy to think that so many 18-29 year olds have never sung a Christmas carol - it’s a lovely Christmas tradition that evokes such happy memories for so many.
"That’s why we wanted to bring a modern choir to Scotland, to bring that joy back to our streets but with a fun, TRNSMT twist. The 2023 line-up is a cracker, and the tunes deserve to be enjoyed year round.
“If you’re not able to catch the carollers in action, we’ll hopefully see you next year to hear these hits from the artists themselves, so why not give the gift of TRNSMT to loved ones, this Christmas.”
The popular festival will take place from the 7-9th July next year, at Glasgow Green.
Tommy Chambers, managing director at Soundsational Community Music, said: “We’re so excited to be TRNSMT’s first ever choir and can’t wait to spread some festive cheer this weekend, with a bit of pop and rock thrown in.
"Music plays such an important role in bringing people together, from neighbourhood performances to sold-out festivals, and it’s really special that TRNSMT is encouraging donations to our community choir by creating stages for us across Edinburgh and Glasgow in the run up to Christmas.”
TRNSMT tickets are available to purchase on payment plans starting at £40, making gifting tickets more affordable. Print at home gift tickets, tags and wrapping paper are available to download at https://trnsmt.co/Gifting.
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