T in the Park

Scottish festivals 2013 - An A-Z of the best summer festivals

The best festivals of music, film, food, cycling and more taking place in Scotland 2013

When it comes to festivals, Scotland really doesn’t hold back. From Orkney to Byres Road, muddy fields to stately homes, the growing number of them cater to all tastes, styles and budgets. Our A-Z guide profiles Scotland’s best summer jamborees, the…

T-Break stage line-up announced for T in the Park 2013

Upcoming bands selected include Machines in Heaven, Honeyblood and Hector Bizerk

Time for the reveal. The annual announcement of the unsigned Scottish bands chosen to play at T in the Park went out this morning. Not unlike the official T line-up on the main stages, which this year covers old and new US hip hop, synth-melting…

Travis, Johnny Marr and Hurts announced for T in the Park 2013

Day splits also announced - see which acts are playing when from Fri 12-Sun 14 Jul

Glasgow band Travis have been announced as performers at T in the Park 2013. Having played at the very first T in the Park in 1994 as Glass Onion, they will return to Kinross to take part in the festival’s 20th anniversary, playing on Sat 13 Jul. Travis…

Frank Ocean and Rita Ora join T in the Park

Music gossip

Frank Ocean and Rita Ora are set to perform at T in the Park. The duo will join a list of top musicians in Balado, Kinross, from July 12 - 14 to perform at the annual music festival, along with acts Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt - who have…

Rita Ora and Frank Ocean join T in the Park 2013 line-up

Additions include Frank Ocean, Rita Ora, Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt

Rita Ora and Odd Future rappers Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt are among the latest acts announced to perform at T in the Park. Bringing a decidedly hip hop flavour to this year’s festival at Balado, Kinross over the weekend of…

T in the Park announce more acts

Music gossip

Editors, Labrinth, Emeli Sande, Dizzee Rascal and Stereophonics are among the latest names announced to perform at T in the Park. The quintet will take to the stage in Balado, Kinross, over the weekend of 12-14 July for the annual music event, with…

The Killers headline T in the Park

Music gossip

The Killers will headline T in the Park next year. The 'Mr. Brightside' hitmakers have been unveiled as the third headliner at the Scottish festival following yesterday's (04.12.12) announcement that Rihanna and Mumford & Sons will also perform at…

Rihanna to headline T in the Park

Music gossip

Rihanna is to headline T in the Park. The 'We Found Love' hitmaker will top the bill at the Scottish festival - which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year - over the weekend of July 12 to 14, with Mumford & Sons also taking one of the three…

Rihanna, Killers and Mumford & Sons to headline T in the Park 2013

Other confirmed artists for T’s 20th anniversary include Paloma Faith, alt-J and Monsters and Men

The first acts of Scotland’s biggest festival have been announced, with Rihanna and Mumford & Sons headlining. Other confirmed artist include: Paloma Faith, alt-J, Monsters and Men and The Script. Rihanna cut her festival teeth at London’s Wireless…

The best upcoming events in Scotland for 2012 and 2013

Featuring Alien Wars, Frankie Boyle, Anna Karenina and Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Alien Wars When virtual terror experience Alien Wars opened in London, the then prime minister Tony Blair allegedly showed up, desperate for the chance to be frightened out of his wits by a man in a scary latex costume. He reportedly left the…

Kasabian close T in the Park festival

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Kasabian closed Scotland's T in the Park festival last night (08.07.12). The 'Velociraptor!' band brought the three-day event in Balado, Kinross-shire, to a finish playing hits including 'Underdog', 'Fire' and 'Days Are Forgotten' to a muddy but…

The View to play T in the Park 2012

The Dundonian group will take to the Main Stage on Saturday under the name The Dryburgh Soul Band

After the somewhat inevitable news that Pete Doherty would yet again forego a stint at T in the Park, ticket holders have been mollified with better news: The View will perform a main stage set Saturday 7 July, under the sly pseudonym The Dryburgh Soul…

T in the Park 2012: Ren Harvieu interview

The Salford singer discusses cats, weird eating habits and Michael Jackson

First record you ever bought ‘Stan’ by Eminem, on cassette, from Woolworths. Last extravagant purchase you made I don’t really make extravagant purchases. I guess it’d be my dog – I spent £300 on him. He looks like a little mutt – he’s got an…

T in the Park 2012: Orbital interview

Phil Hartnoll talks us through the dance duo's reformation ahead of their headline slot at T

We’ve not even dipped our collective toes into festival season and already Phil Hartnoll of Orbital concedes he’s been enjoying himself too much. ‘I’m on a yellow card, if I’m honest. It isn’t even summer yet. Paul has mellowed a bit but I still need to…

T in the Park 2012: What to eat

A guide to some of the tastier treats in store for T attendees

Health conscious partiers can take advantage of local Perthshire berries on sale in the Healthy T area. Other Scottish artisan produce will be on sale from Argyll-based producers, giving Balado an unexpectedly farmers' market-y vibe. So, you may lose a…

5 Things: T in the Park anthems

Five songs that'll get the crowd moving, featuring The Stone Roses, Major Lazer and Nicki Minaj

1 The Stone Roses – ‘Elephant Stone’ Reni may have left the band by T time, but if not, this drum intro will be killer. 2 Major Lazer – ‘Pon De Floor’ Prepare yourself for some vulgar and enthusiastic ‘daggering’ (see instructional video at…

Chilling at T in the Park

Don’t hit the eject button just yet. There is more to T in the Park than the moshpit, and loads of other non-musical activities and events have been organised too. Thursday-night campers can ease themselves into the weekend by taking in a film on the…

T in the Park 2012 - Glamping it up

Luxury accomodation options at Scotland's biggest music festival

Alhough many won’t be intending to do much sleeping at this year’s T in the Park, there are plenty of places to hit the hay, catering to all budgets and tastes, should you hit a wall of tiredness. While you can pitch your own tent, Tangerine Fields will…

T in the Park 2012: T Break line-up

TeKlo, Capitals, Beerjacket, Crusades, Nevada Base and more to play T's unsigned stage

Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher This Dundonian fivesome have a nice line in instrument-swapping and harmonious gang vocals. Should be enjoyed by fans of Fleet Foxes, Bob Dylan and Crosby, Stills, Nash…

Summer Festivals 2012: Music

T in the Park, Wickerman and Belladrum among the music fests pleasing your ears this summer

T in the Park Basics: Balado by Kinross, Fri 6–Sun 8 Jul, tinthepark.com Price: Weekend: £179 (campsite tickets available separately). Day: £70–£77.50. Line-up: The Stone Roses, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, New Order, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds…

Summer Festivals 2012: Here We Go Magic - interview

The band's Luke Temple gets ready for their slot at T in the Park

‘I’m kind of a late bloomer, really,’ testifies Luke Temple, singer and songwriter in chief with Brooklynite indie-pop contenders Here We Go Magic. ‘I didn’t start writing songs until 2000, until I was about 25, and up ‘til then I’d only listened to…

T Break 2012 line-up announced

Beerjacket, Randolph's Leap and Capitals among the unsigned acts to appear at T in the Park

The full line-up for T in the Park's unsigned talent stage has been announced. The T Break stage will host Scottish up-and-coming acts over Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July at T in the Park. The tent has earned a reputation for highlighting the next big…

Mull Historical Society and Blood Red Shoes added to T in the Park line up

Hilltop Hoods, The Parlotones and Dog is Dead also to appear

T in the Park 2012 organisers have announced more acts to join the already impressive line up for this year's festival. Alongside headliners Snow Patrol, Kasabian and The Stone Roses, recently added artists include Hilltop Hoods, Blood Red Shoes, Mull…

Orbital to headline Slam Tent at T in the Park 2012

Full weekend lineup revealed, featuring DJ Yoda and Major Lazer

Electro heavyweights Orbital have been announced as headliners of the Slam Tent at T in the Park 2012. They will close the dance arena on Sunday night, most likely airing material from their new album Wonky, their first in eight years. Other acts…

Shed Seven, Django Django and Childish Gambino added to T in the Park 2012

McFly, Cher Lloyd and The Subways also announced

Indie rockers Shed Seven have been added to the line up for this years T in the Park line-up as the bill continues to take shape.