The Rise and Fall of T in the Park

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Arielle Free uncovers what happened to Scotland's legendary festival.

It was a rite of passage for every Scottish teen. A festival of pure hedonism that attracted the biggest names in music. So, what happened to T in the Park?

The Rise and Fall of T in the Park: 1. Glasgow

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Arielle Free reveals how Glasgow’s time as City of Culture helped pave the way for TitP.

Arielle Free reveals how Glasgow’s time as European City of Culture helped pave the way for T In the Park, hearing how relaxed licensing laws helped fuel a vibrant music scene.

Join Arielle Free as she reveals how Glasgow’s stint as European City of Culture in 1990 helped lay the groundwork for T in the Park. Featuring interviews with those on the scene and co-creators of T In the Park, this is a story of relaxed licensing laws, guitar bands, the underground rave scene, big ambitions and rampant optimism in the face of unpredictable Scottish weather.

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