By Rachel Henderson
Catfish And The Bottlemen energetically took the stage, and from the moment frontman Van McCann stepped out, radiating swagger with his signature silhouette, the crowd erupted in cheers.
The indie rock outfit opened their set with Longshot, a hit from their album The Balance, before swiftly moving on to fan-favourite Kathleen, which got fans moving.
They were supported by Scottish rock band The Fratellis, who harnessed just the right amount of energy and banter to draw in the Glasgow crowd. Their setlist included well-loved classics like Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, and they pleasantly surprised the audience by covering Baccara’s Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, adding an element of surprise to their performance.
The second support act of the night was none other than The Wombats, making a swift return to Glasgow after their April tour stop in the city. Their infectious and high-energy performance maintained a high momentum, delivering fan favourites like Moving to New York and Let’s Dance to Joy Division with such confidence that only years of touring could bring, eliciting an excited response from the crowd.
With two crowd-pleasing supports, Catfish And The Bottlemen were able to keep the high-energy crowd entertained. The visual production was equally striking, with bright strobe lights matching their energetic hits and warm, soft lighting complementing their more emotional tracks.
The set resonated with Glasgow fans as it marked the first time since 2019 that the band performed their song Glasgow from their 2016 album The Ride. This brought the crowd together for an emotional sing-along, a moment that many fans had been eagerly anticipating, and one that left a sentimental mark on the evening.
The highlight of the night, unsurprisingly, was a thunderous rendition of 7, which sent the crowd into a frenzy, followed by the final song in the set – a definite fan-favourite, Cocoon.
This performance stood out to Catfish fans, not just for its energy, but as a testament to the band’s growth. It’s clear they have a lot more to give, and they won’t be stopping anytime soon.
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