A new festival is coming to Glasgow next year and will be headlined by a legendary disco act.
Boney M featuring Maizie Williams are set to co-headline the Fun For Life Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with Newton Faulkner also joining the line-up.
The family-friendly festival will feature a wide range of activities with "a touch of kindness", as some of the profits will be used to purchase ambulances to send to people in need.
A diverse line-up of artists will take to the main stage at Tollcross Park with more acts to be announced in the coming months.
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Alongside a comedy programme, visitors can enjoy a sports zone with an influencer football match, storytelling spaces, an outdoor cinema and limited spots for yoga and creative workshops - all included in the ticket price.
Tollcross Park has a rich history, having hosted major concerts in the past, and organisers believe "it is the perfect time to showcase everything this remarkable park has to offer."
Umran Ali Javaid, the festival director, has already delivered over 40 ambulances to communities in need around the world.
Umran wants to purchase 15 ambulances for distribution, with 14 of them to be sent to countries around the world, and the last one to be donated to a care home in the UK.
He said: “I'm really excited to showcase this festival, which will be innovative, great value for money and a memorable experience for all ages. We have an excellent team of professionals and partners working with us who have decades of event experience and aim to deliver the festival to a high standard.”
“We’re delighted to announce some of the fantastic artists set to perform at the festival next year. Boney M are legendary, with hits loved across the globe.
"Newton Faulkner, who has released multiple acclaimed albums, will also take to the main stage.
"There will also be a wide range of activities on offer, including an immersive experience area, a dinosaur-themed zone, and a drone light show towards the end of the festival.
"Another positive aspect is that some of the profits of our business will be used to deliver 15 ambulances to many countries around the world, including an ambulance to a hospice in Scotland.
"We already have 4 out of 15 ambulances from our target.
"This will allow us to put kindness at the heart of the festival. The ambulances are not a big deal, as hundreds of thousands still need help, but at least they can make a little difference and hopefully save some civilian lives.
“The festival will be a safe space for families and friends so they can enjoy a memorable experience together, and we can deliver ambulances on a larger scale.”
Umran has previously driven dozens of emergency vehicles to areas blighted by conflict, such as Ukraine and Gaza, to help evacuate civilians and treat the sick and injured.
In 2022, the city student drove an ambulance to the Polish-Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, having previously donated more than 30 rescue vehicles to war zones in Burma, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
Last year, Umran drove another ambulance to the Egypt-Gaza border to provide medical support and help evacuate civilians.
Tickets went on sale today, Wednesday, November 12. Standard tickets are £35 for adults and £23 for children, excluding the booking fees.
You can find out more information HERE.
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