TALENT AND TEMPERATURES SOAR AS TRNSMT GETS UNDERWAY FOR ANOTHER YEAR

TRNSMT FESTIVAL 2025 | DAY 1 REVIEW by Bob O’Reilly-Mclean

What a day to kick off TRNSMT – 27 degrees in Glasgow! A bit too hot for us Scots, but the sunshine only added to the electric atmosphere across Glasgow Green.

Fourth Daughter (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Fourth Daughter (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Fourth Daughter (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Indoor Foxes (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Indoor Foxes (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Indoor Foxes (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Indoor Foxes (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Indoor Foxes (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)

The day began with a true local moment: Calum Bowie opened the Main Stage, setting the tone for a weekend celebrating Scottish talent. From there, we wandered over to the BBC Introducing Stage to catch Fourth Daughter, whose set was a standout early highlight.

Taner Adell (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Taner Adell (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Taner Adell (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Taner Adell (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)

Back on the Main Stage, Twin Atlantic delivered a stellar performance – no surprise there. It’s always a proud moment seeing so many Scottish artists command the biggest crowds. Over on the King Tut’s Stage, Good Neighbours and The Royston Club played to packed audiences, with the Glasgow crowd showing up in full voice and energy.

The Royston Club (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
The Royston Club (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
The Royston Club (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
TRNSMT (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
TRNSMT (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
TRNSMT (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)

Whilst there was no complaints of what was on the stage, there was one issue on the ground that stood out: the water stations. While it was great to have them set up throughout the venue, the water was surprisingly warm—almost undrinkable in the sweltering heat. With temperatures hitting 27 degrees, it seemed like the festival wasn’t quite ready for such extreme weather.

Bemz (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Bemz (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Bemz (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Bemz (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)

Back to the main event, Bemz brought the day on the BBC Introducing Stage to a close with a heartfelt, feel-good set. It’s wild to think that just three years ago, he was opening that very stage – now he’s owning it.

Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)
Wet Leg (Hope Simmers/Northern Exposure)

Confidence Man hit the ground running with a show full of charisma and energy, truly a standout act of the day. Then The Script took us on a nostalgic ride back to 2006, proving they’re still top-tier showmen with a crowd-pleasing performance.