It's been an incredible summer for music in Glasgow, and it doesn't look as if it's about to stop any time soon.
The Cure are headlining Bellahouston Park tonight in the first run of the Glasgow Summer Sessions, supported by some of the best Scottish contemporary bands about.
Here's everything you need to know...
Set times
Gates will open at 4pm, with The Joy Formidable playing at 4.40pm.
The Twilight Sad will play at 5.40pm, and Mogwai are expected on stage at 6.55pm.
The Cure will play from 8.30pm and gates close at 11pm.
Travel
The nearest rail station to Bellahouston Park is Dumbreck, on the Glasgow to Paisley Canal line. Extra carriages are to be added to the route for the duration of the show.
Buses will replace trains on the route from 10pm on both nights for the Glasgow Central to Paisley Canal route, calling at all stations on the way.
ScotRail Head of Customer Operations Phil Campbell said: “This year’s Summer Sessions has another fantastic line up, and we’re really looking forward to helping music lovers travel to see their favourite bands.
“We’re adding lots of extra services over the three-day event and thousands of extra seats, but trains will still be very busy, so people should plan their journeys in advance.
“Buying a return ticket to Dumbreck before you travel will help make your journey run smoothly.
“We’d ask anyone travelling home by train to be mindful of our neighbours when you’re making your way back to the station.”
Ibrox and Cessnock subway stations are within 30 minutes walk from the park. Walking the entire way to and from the city centre should take under an hour.
Weather
The Met Office says it is bright Brightening up during the afternoon with some sunny intervals but a few heavy, possibly thundery showers arriving later.
Tonight, luckily, it is to brighten up. Expect the odd thundery shower at first especially east of Glasgow but most areas having a bright end to the day, with showers becoming more frequent this evening.
Other bits and pieces
Alcohol checkpoints will be in operation at the customer entrances to the park to ensure no alcohol is taken into the park.
Security and Police will be present plus bag and pat down searches will be taking place on entry.
Police dogs will be in use – you will be refused entry if found with flares, smoke canisters or drugs and risk being arrested
Residential areas and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice surround Bellahouston Park. Please be respectful of this when travelling to and from the festival site – use toilets and bins provided and keep noise to a minimum.
Summer Sessions is an all standing outdoor event with no seating.
First Aid points are available if you need help. Please don’t delay and speak to a member of festival staff as soon as possible.
Water points are available throughout the site. Please remember to stay hydrated and refuel at the food points available
Plastic portaloos are available throughout the site. Please check which toilets are free.
Find out more at te official site, here.
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