TRNSMT is nearly back for another year, with the highly anticipated Scottish festival kicking off this Friday, June 19. This year will see headliners like Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi and Chic take to the stage across the three-day event.
In a major first for the festival, TRNSMT will also host Scotland's biggest World Cup fan zone, broadcasting the country's next game against Morocco at 11pm. The match will commence after Richard Ashcroft closes Friday night, so it's shaping up to be a thrilling weekend.
That makes it all the more important to carry valid ID to avoid being turned away at the entrance. Ticket holders should ensure they are prepared to prevent delays or missing out on a weekend of music and football.
What Forms of ID Are Acceptable for Entry into TRNSMT?
The TRNSMT website states that the following types of valid, in-date, original photographic ID are accepted at the festival:
- UK/International Driving Licence (Full/Provisional)
- UK/International Passport
- PASS card (Young Scot, CitizenCard, My ID Card) with a clear, untampered hologram. If the hologram is damaged, apply for a replacement as it won't be accepted.
A verification system will be in use to check the validity of all national PASS cards. If using a form of ID with a PASS hologram, the festival states that the hologram must not be faded, damaged or tampered with.
Anyone with old or scratched ID cards where the hologram, picture or date is damaged should apply for a replacement card via the issuing authority, as it will not be accepted.
Photographs of ID cards or photocopies will also be considered invalid and will bar you from entering the festival site. These measures are consistent with the national Challenge 25 policy.
Security Measures and Advice
The TRNSMT security team have a well-earned reputation for being rigorous with festival-goers upon arrival. Ticket holders should also be prepared to be searched at the gates for any prohibited items. With a minimum age limit of 16, anyone who appears to be under 25 will be required to show a valid form of identification upon entering the festival, in line with the national Challenge 25 policy.
Amid the tightened security measures, TRNSMT manager Colin Rodger told the Glasgow Times that those who are underage 'shouldn't chance it' by attempting to use fake IDs, reports the Daily Record. Ahead of last year's TRNSMT, Rodger said: "Young people under the age of 16 should not chance coming into the event. We have a set age limit and having a fake ID is illegal in Scotland and you can get handed over to the police. That is the process that we have got set up."
He added: "Young people should follow the rules and not chance it. Those over 16 should also make sure their behaviour, once they are inside, is acceptable. We've listened to our audience from last year and now, we have put these rules in place."
So, if there is one essential item you should ensure you have packed before making your way to Glasgow Green this weekend, it is your ID.
