Playground Festival at Rouken Glen Park
Ms Lauryn Hill will headline Saturday night, performing exclusively her only Scottish date this festival season.
She’ll be joining headliners Groove Armanda (Friday) and Hot Chip (Sunday), for a trio of Scottish festival exclusives and a real eclectic mix of the best live music.
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Hide AdMulti-platinum artist Ms. Lauryn Hill rose to prominence as the lone female member of The Fugees, one of the biggest selling R&B acts around the world with album sales of over 20 million. After leaving The Fugees her solo career soared when The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was released twenty years ago, earning her five GRAMMY Awards and leaving a beautifully indelible mark in music history and one that she is now revisiting on the road.
Friday night welcomes the definitive live dance outfit, Groove Armada, for their only full live Scottish show of 2019. The ‘I see you baby’ & ‘Superstylin’ musical duo bring their divine Balearica vibe which has sound tracked lazy summer nights for a couple of decades to our stunning site. With a dazzling support line-up including Cuban Brothers and Glasgow duo Illyus & Barrientos, fresh from their Radio 1 Essential Mix, this is a party for those who want to go wild at the front, those who want to lounge on the grass and soak up the sounds, and everyone in between.
Saturdays’ newly announced line-up includes the Mercury and BRIT nominated Anna Calvi whose 2018 album ‘Hunter’ garnered a stunning 5 Star review from The Guardian. Craig Charles, the hugely popular actor, comedian, author, poet and television presenter, brings his famous Funk & Soul Club to the festival alongside the Scots DJ duo Shaka Loves You and their turntable trickery. More acts to be announced.
Sunday we step up the tempo with the mighty Grammy nominated Hot Chip for their only Scottish Festival show of 2019. Taking the headline slot, they are set to deliver their dazzling electro pop sound in their own inimitable style. Sunday’s support line-up sees a day packed with some of the best live acts on the planet; whether you’re a club kid or just someone who still appreciates the best in modern music. Sets from Little Dragon, Maribou State and Django Django will ignite the sonic congregation closing off the weekend.
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The line-up
Friday (4pm to 11pm)
La La – 4pm to 5pm
Illyus & Barrientos – 5pm to 6pm
The Cuban Brothers – 6pm to 7pm
Friendly Fires – 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Groove Armada – 9:15pm to 10:45pm
Saturday (2pm to 11pm)
Rebecca Vasmant & DJ Format – 2pm to 3:30pm
Fauves – 3:30pm to 4pm
Rebecca Vasmant & DJ Format – 4pm to 5pm
Shake Loves You – 5pm to 6pm
Anna Calvi – 6:10pm to 6:50pm
Craig Charles – 7pm to 8pm
De La Soul – 8pm to 9pm
Lauryn Hill – 9:30pm to 11pm
Sunday (2pm to 11pm)
Telford – 2pm to 2:40pm
Lylo – 2:40pm to 3:10pm
Pictish Trail – 3:30pm to 4pm
Honne – 4:30m to 5pm
Little Dragon – 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Maribou State – 6:45pm to 7:45pm
Django Django – 8:15pm to 9pm
Hot Chip – 9:35pm to 11pm
Weather
Friday night: Warm but cloudy
Saturday: Warm with some spells of sunshine, but a few showers into the evening.
Sunday: Showers throughout the day.
Visit www.playgroundofsound.co.uk for more details.