A talented American singer-songwriter has added an extra Glasgow gig date due to 'phenomenal demand'.

Nessa Barrett is set to perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

However, the artist will now also host a concert at the city's O2 Academy on Friday, May 30, 2025, as well.


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The 22-year-old, real name Janesa Jaida 'Nessa' Barrett, is from New Jersey in the United States. 

The youngster, who is known for her tunes including die first, dying on the inside, Passenger Princess, and Dirty Little Secret, began her music career in 2020.

So far, she has released three albums. The albums are Aftercare, Young Forever, and Young Forever (Extended).


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Meanwhile, since starting her music career, Nessa has accumulated over two billion global streams and 30 million followers across various social media platforms.

In 2023, the singer sold over 83,000 tickets for 60 tour dates on her inaugural world tour.

Announcing the extra concert date, a spokesperson for Gigs in Scotland said: "Extra date added - due to phenomenal demand, Nessa Barrett has added an extra date at the O2 Academy Glasgow on May 30, 2025, with support from Sombr.

"Tickets on sale from Tuesday, November 26, at 10am."


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It comes after we reported how a legendary noughties band are set to reunite and host a gig in Glasgow to celebrate 20 years of their first album.

American pop-rock group, the Scissors Sisters, will perform at the city's OVO Hydro on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The band, who formed in 2000, haven't released an album since they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2012.