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As the day progressed, Rebecca Vasmant, winner of best electronic DJ at the Scottish Music Awards, took to the stage in front of a packed crowd, followed by long-time Melting Pot collaborator Billy Woods of Supermax fame, who introduced disco deliciousness for the Glasgow crowd.
Also on the line-up for the rest of the day, curated by Melting Pot, DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Award winner DJ Paulette will bring an eclectic set of disco, house and techno to huge crowds, getting the energy up and running with the good mood of the afternoon.
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Later, Norwegian DJ and songwriter Todd Terje will make his mark with the catchy rhythms, dubby sounds, dreamy synth layers and cinematic moods that have won fans around the world, and Melting Pot DJs will keep the crowds dance before American DJ The Blessed Madonna brings the day to life with her joyful mix of classic disco, electro, new wave, techno and house.
After parties are also held just a short walk from Queen’s Park at The Rum Shack, between 9pm and 1am, the amazing Andy Piagentini will be DJing, with all proceeds going to local southside food banks.
And from 11pm to 3am, Simon Cordiner and Rebecca Vasmant will step behind the decks at The Shed, offering fans another chance to enjoy floor-filling tunes.
Although Saturday is sold out, attracting music fans from far and wide, there are a limited number of tickets left for Sunday, which is curated by Optimo (Espacio).
Sunday’s line-up sees a UK exclusive from the influential art-funk ensemble and Optimo’s all-time greats, ESG. Hailing from the Bronx, the highly influential No Wave band – one of the most sampled acts in music history – will wow the crowds with an electric mix of punk, hip-hop and funk.
The hosts of Sunday’s line-up, JD Twitch and JG Wilkes of Optimo (Espacio) will also take attendees on the kind of genre-hopping musical journey that has cemented their position as one of the UK’s most influential DJ, producer and record label teams . owners, playing a very rare back to back DJ set with the incredible talent that is Joy Orbison.
Also performing is sound system operator, dub producer and bona fide legend Aba Shanti-I, who will get the party going with dub and mystical reggae music to get lost, while NTS resident and member of So Low’s group, Ribeka, steps behind her. the decks with a set of surrounding treats.
After the festival doors close on Sunday, night owls will be able to head back over to The Shed, where Optimo (Espacio) will take over from 11pm to 3am, taking the crowd on a genre-bending musical journey hop
Mark Mackechnie said: “After so much time and effort to ensure we secured the biggest names and best local acts for the line-up, it’s been absolutely amazing to see so many people come out for the first day of Queen’s Park Spring Weekend – it’s not true. t get much better than a sold out crowd! It looks like tomorrow will be even bigger, even better, and I can’t wait to see the dance floor packed again.”
The last remaining tickets for Sunday are available here – any unsold tickets will be available at the door from 2pm or online until curfew.
All after party tickets are available here
