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: 2. The First T

2. The First T

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In this episode, it's the story of how the very first T In the Park was almost the last.

Fans and festival organisers tell the story of how the very first T In the Park was almost the last; a tale of musical megastars, quirky camping and – naturally - near failure.

In this episode, we tell the story of how the very first T In the Park came close to also being the last. Told by fans and festival organisers, this is a story of musical megastars, quirky camping and near failure. Organisers will find a site for the festival, come up with an ingenious way of booking bands, get moral support from Michael Eavis, lose a ton of cash but win the hearts and minds of fans and critics alike.

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