Britpop legends Pulp have been teasing a ‘big announcement’ as part of the band’s reunion.
Now, the band is set for a hugely anticipated comeback and play live for the first time in over 10 years when they headline next year’s TRNSMT festival.
Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group’s reunion earlier this year, saying they will play “some concerts” in 2023.
The band, regarded among the Britpop ‘big four’, will be joined by Sam Fender and The 1975 as headline acts for the festival next summer.
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Niall Horan from One Direction is also making his TRNSMT debut, playing on the same day as George Ezra on Friday.
Sam Fender will play his fourth TRNSMT festival, taking the stage on Saturday.
The Kooks are also part of the stellar line-up following their sold-out tour, and The 1975 is confirmed to be closing the 2023 festival on Glasgow Green.
Other hit-makers on the line-up include Aitch, Kasabian, Inhaler, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Royal Blood, Becky Hill, Maisie Peters, Ashnikko, Brooke Combe, and Jamie Webster.
King Tut’s Stage, Boogie Bar and River Stage artists are still to be announced, with more acts to be added to the main stage line-up, organisers said.
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Geoff Ellis, festival director at Trnsmt, said: “After the success of this summer’s sell-out event, we are excited to launch 2023’s line-up.
“It’s one of our biggest yet, led by festival legends Pulp, Glasgow’s adopted Geordie Sam Fender and returning previous headliners The 1975, George Ezra, and Kasabian along with some new and established names, with plenty more acts still to be announced including some of the best emerging talents on offer.
“We know that while everyone is feeling the squeeze from rising prices, there’s an unwavering demand for live music.
"We’ve made the decision to keep our weekend general admission tickets at the same price as last year for the initial on-sale and it’s important to us that experiencing the thrill and excitement of live music is accessible to as many people as possible.
“If Glasgow Green had a roof, it will be well and truly raised next summer and we can’t wait to welcome fans back.”
TRNSMT will take place on Glasgow Green from July 7 to 9 next year.
Presale tickets will be available to buy from 9 am on November 3.
A general sale will then be live from 9 am the following day (November 4).
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