Wickerman Warm-Up Gig

Finding Albert and rising Scottish Stars amongst the highlights
The Wickerman Festival in association with Sunday Herald newspaper will be bringing one of Scotland’s hottest summer parties to Glasgow this June as it hosts its first Wicker Warm-Up gig.


Festival Dates - Friday 26th & Saturday 27th July 2013

Launched to bring the flavour of the Festival to the city, the Wicker Warm-Up will take place on Thursday 27th June at Broadcast on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street. Hosted by In:Demand Uncut DJ Jim Gellatly, the voice of new music in Scotland, the night will be headlined by Scottish indie band Finding Albert and include performances from three of Scotland’s best unsigned bands.

Wickerman favourites Finding Albert are set to deliver an electrifying live performance at the gig playing tracks from their new album ‘Feints’ which was released in March this year. Their distinctive blend of rock and electronica has attracted comparisons to Muse and Kasabian and brought the Dumfries five piece critical acclaim.

Joining them will be three finalists from the Sunday Herald’s popular unsigned band competition who will each liven up the crowd with a set on stage. Back for the second year, the competition champions new Scottish talent offering the winning band the main stage opening slot at this year’s Wickerman Festival. The three finalists, who will be voted for by the public, will compete at the Wicker Warm-Up where the winning band will also be announced. Sunday Herald Editor, Richard Walker, will also take to the stage to keep the dance floor moving with a DJ set.

Festival Coordinator Helen Chalmers says: “The Wicker Warm-up is a great way to kick-start our four week festival countdown and we are looking forward to giving Glasgow’s music lovers a taste of what’s to come. With Finding Albert and three of Scotland’s best unsigned bands on the bill, it’s set to be a superb night and we hope that Wicker fans nearby will join us.”

Tickets for the Wicker Warm-Up are now on sale and priced at £6. Book now by visiting www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/64363. Doors open at 8pm.

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