The lead singer of a famous band will perform at a new Glasgow festival.

Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro fame is set to take to the stage at Core, a celebration of noise, a festival dedicated to 'heavy' music.

It is the second to take place after a successful debut in the West End last year, and this year it will be held at Woodside Halls and the Hug and Pint from August 2 to 4, 2024.


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Simon will perform as part of his 'side project' Empire State B****** who performed last year in the city's Cathouse venue. 

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They’ll be joined by banjo-toting trio Show Me The Body Dublin band Gilla Band, US emo/indie band Glitterer, metal heavyweights Employed to Serve and more. 

This year's festival will also host the debut live performance from OMO, a new project from members of Mogwai, Desalvo and Take A Worm For A Walk Week.


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Music fans can also enjoy a strong homegrown presence at the event, with Scottish groups including Holy Mountain, Coffin Mulch, Gendo Ikari, alongside K U T  E, the returning Cutty’s Gym, K.yalo, Slowlight, Brasser, False Hopes and more.

Tickets are on sale now.