{"id":297457,"date":"2025-07-28T03:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T03:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/297457\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T03:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T03:01:19","slug":"glasgow-brewery-bar-set-to-host-new-festival-that-will-bring-country-music-to-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/297457\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow brewery bar set to host new festival that will bring country music to Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Country Fest will take place on August 16 and 17 with live music, dancing and themed fun for country fans.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Drygate-Brewing-Co.png\" alt=\"A picture of Drygate Brewing Co.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Drygate Brewing Co. will host a new country music festival, Country Fest, on August 16 and 17 with live music, dancing and themed fun(Image: Drygate Brewing Co.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">One of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow\u2019sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow\u2019s<\/a> best-known brewery bars is getting ready to turn the east end into the Wild West, as Drygate Brewing Co. prepares to launch a brand new country music festival this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Country Fest will take place on the weekend of August 16 and 17, transforming the city centre venue into a haven for country fans, complete with live <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/music\/music-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"musicLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">music<\/a>, line dancing and themed <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"entertainmentLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Organisers are promising two days packed with energy and fun, with a line-up of 12 live acts and a mix of entertainment that includes a bucking bronco, southern-style food, and group dancing led by line-dancing favourite Maggie, who has been dubbed the \u201cqueen of the rodeo\u201d, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/music-nightlife-news\/glasgows-drygate-host-huge-new-32122462\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow Live<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Among the confirmed performers is alt-pop and country crossover artist Roisin McCarney, who will headline the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"eventLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_imgi_67_2062322_57841921_Country-Fest_1024.jpg\" alt=\"A poster for the festival\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Drygate is encouraging fans to dress in western gear as the venue transforms into a mini Nashville for a weekend of country music and fun(Image: Drygate Brewing Co.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">She\u2019ll be joined by a variety of emerging and established acts set to bring a blend of classic country, folk and Americana to Glasgow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Drygate\u2019s team said: \u201cWhether you&#8217;re a die-hard country fan or just love a great live show, this is a festival not to be missed. Dust off those boots, grab your hat, and join us for a day of non-stop music, dancing, and good ol\u2019 country fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Festivalgoers are being encouraged to embrace the dress code, with cowboy boots, hats and western-themed outfits all welcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The venue will be decorated to match the mood, giving fans a taste of Nashville in the heart of Scotland\u2019s biggest city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The event is being organised by Drygate\u2019s general manager Jamie McCann, who said the team are excited to unveil something a little different this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe\u2019ve been counting down the days, this event is going to be something special,\u201d Jamie said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cOur team is ready, and we can\u2019t wait to share the energy with everyone who walks through the door. It&#8217;s going to be something you don&#8217;t wanna miss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Drygate Brewing Co., located near Glasgow Cathedral and the Tennent\u2019s Wellpark Brewery, has long been a fixture of the city\u2019s craft beer and live entertainment scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Known for its large taproom, beer hall, and event space, the venue regularly hosts music nights, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/food\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"foodLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">food<\/a> pop-ups and festivals, but this will be its first foray into country music on this scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Tickets are now on sale via the Drygate <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skiddle.com\/whats-on\/Glasgow\/Drygate\/Country-Fest\/41208365\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"websiteLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, with day passes priced at \u00a318 for Saturday and \u00a312 for Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Availability is limited, and organisers expect a strong turnout given the popularity of themed music events in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">With the recent rise in popularity of country music in the UK, boosted by acts like Luke Combs and Kelsea Ballerini selling out major venues, Drygate\u2019s Country Fest is set to be a welcome addition to the Glasgow festival calendar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Country Fest will take place on August 16 and 17 with live music, dancing and themed fun for&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":297458,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7826],"tags":[748,920,918,110171,4884,712,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-297457","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-glasgow","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-events","10":"tag-glasgow","11":"tag-glasgow-events","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-scotland","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114928634187028668","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297457\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/297458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}