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: 8. The End

8. The End

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After 23 years of creating amazing musical memories, T in the Park comes to an end.

After 23 years of iconic performances and summertime revelry, time is called on the biggest music festival Scotland has ever seen.

After spending time on each stage and exploring over two decades of live music, Arielle Free examines the final years of T in the Park. Over 23 years and across 3 locations, the festival had a combined audience of nearly 3 million people who were there to see almost 3,000 performances... but all good things must come to an end and, in 2016, T closed its doors for the last time. Faced with serious organisational challenges and tragedy, organisers announced that T would not return. For many people, T in the Park was the perfect encapsulation of summertime. You'll hear what went wrong but also why those happy moments at T live long in the memory for so many people.

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