Gerry Cinnamon

2022 - 7 - 16

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Gerry Cinnamon plea from tragic teenager's grieving family for ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Megan Reid was a huge fan of the Castlemilk star and it was her dream to see him live before she took her own life in April this year.

But the reality is that wouldn't happen and there are support systems out there that can help, it's just knowing where to go." Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Sam, 29, said: "She loved Gerry Cinnamon and always has done; it was something we had planned on doing prior to covid, we were meant to go in May 2020, but it got cancelled, so we never got to do that, and then Megan passed away back in April. Megan Reid, 17, was a huge fan of the Castlemilk star and it was her dream to see him live before she took her own life in April this year.

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Family's emotional appeal for Gerry Cinnamon to dedicate song to ... (Glasgow Live)

Megan Reid passed away at the age of 17. Her family is now asking the singer-songwriter to sing a song in her memory at his Hampden gig this weekend.

But the reality is that wouldn't happen and there are support systems out there that can help, it's just knowing where to go." The teenager was a huge music lover and had planned to see the singer before her tragic death. "We just want to keep her name alive.

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Gerry Cinnamon crowd chaos as Hampden revellers queue for ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Fans took to social media to describe difficulties as they tried to gain access to the much anticipated postponed gig.

Asked to collect from the venue only to be told there’s no tickets for that name or order number. None of the tickets purchased online are working at three are insane queues son tells me to get replacements. A third added: “Sounds like @musicglue have seriously screwed up the @GerryCinnamon tickets. The Castlemilk-born star took to the stage at around 9.50pm on Saturday night in front of a sold out crowd - and he'll be back tomorrow evening for round two after another date was added. There was loads of people with the same problem. But it's understood many have spent hours trying to get in after issues were reported with tickets.

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The Charlatans show off all Scottish rider ahead of Gerry Cinnamon ... (Glasgow Live)

Gerry Cinnamon is performing to a packed out Hampden tonight, and The Charlatans are one of the his support acts. The band has shared the Scottish love with ...

Gerry Cinnamon is performing for two nights on July 16 and 17 at Hampden Park after rescheduling his 2020 show due to the pandemic. Diehard fans are all aware that Gerry was born and raised in Castlemilk and is lauded as a local hero in our city. Promoted Stories

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Gerry Cinnamon at Hampden Park: banned items, support acts ... (NationalWorld)

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- Management, at its discretion, may confiscate any item that is deemed and/or suspected illegal or unsuitable. - Please don’t bring a bag unless it is absolutely essential. Bags larger than 21cm x 29cm (the size of a sheet of A4 paper) will NOT be permitted at the Event. Please note that there are no storage lockers available at the event. CCTV is in operation at the event and footage will be used to pursue and prosecute anyone involved. - Fireworks, sparklers, confetti cannons, Chinese / sky lanterns, firewood, candles or any flames, professional camera/video/audio equipment including removable lenses, drones, portable laser equipment, laser pens, air horns, megaphones, sound systems, vuvuzelas, kites, frisbees, boomerangs, spray paint cans, aerosols over 250ml, gazebos, glass bottles/ jars/ containers, unofficial tabards and reflective jackets (Hi-Vis), fake ID, flagpoles, umbrellas, selfie sticks, inflatables, folding chairs and any item that could be considered a weapon, including multi-tools, are not permitted. Items will be confiscated and not returned.

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Gerry Cinnamon crowd chaos outside Hampden as livid fans queue ... (The Scottish Sun)

GERRY Cinnamon fans have been caught up in crowd chaos at Hampden as tickets for the gig are being refused at gates.Revellers have taken to social med.

Getting refused every turnstile." Shambles." @G4S had no clue!"

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Arrests made at Gerry Cinnamon's gig at Hampden Park in Glasgow (Glasgow Times)

The Castlemilk-born singer played to a crowd of thousands at Hampden Park last night and will do it again on Sunday evening. Now, police have confirmed that ...

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Edinburgh train passengers entertained by accordion-playing Gerry ... (Edinburgh Live)

Footage uploaded on TikTok shows a man standing in the aisle of the ScotRail train singing and dancing to Gerry's 'Belter' while playing along on the ...

Fortunately, for those who may have missed it, they got their money's worth on the train journey. Gerry Cinnamon fans were kept in anticipation for nearly three years as tickets for the gig originally went on sale before the pandemic, meaning they had a lot of time to prepare and listen to the Scottish singer's music. Footage uploaded on TikTok shows a man standing in the aisle of the ScotRail train singing and dancing to Gerry's 'Belter' while playing along on the accordion, as passengers look on in disbelief.

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Boy, 16, among 13 arrested at Gerry Cinnamon concert at Hampden ... (STV News)

The sold out gig was held at Hampden Park on Saturday evening, and drew a crowd of around 50,000 fans. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had arrested a total ...

The sold out gig was held at Hampden Park on Saturday evening, and drew a crowd of around 50,000 fans. A 16-year-old boy was among 13 people arrested at the Gerry Cinnamon concert in Glasgow on Saturday. The concert was held at Hampden Park on Saturday evening.

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Gerry Cinnamon fans engage in mass singalong as they leave ... (Scottish Daily Record)

A clip uploaded to social network TikTok last night shows hundreds of fans of the Castlemilk-born star belting out hit song Canter as they leave the venue.

User Donna_Krafty37 said: "The Scottish sure know how to do it!! While Sandy McLeod said Cinnamon was "a special type of singer if it can bring this many people together and create this atmosphere. Fellow concert-goers and Gerry Cinnamon fans praised the clip as "happy people enjoying their best life". Everyone just seemed to be in such high spirits and we never saw a single bit of bother at all." She added: "After it being put off for two years years due to Covid I think everyone just makes sure now to enjoy every minute and it makes you appreciate these moments that wee bit more. A clip uploaded to social network TikTok last night shows hundreds of fans of the Castlemilk-born star belting out hit song Canter as they leave the venue, holding their arms aloft as they sing together.

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Gerry Cinnamon at Hampden Park: When is the last train to Glasgow ... (NationalWorld)

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If you are unable to produce ID evidencing that you are 18 years old or over when challenged within the Venue, your alcohol will be confiscated and you will be removed from the Event. No-one under the age of 18 is permitted to be under the influence of alcohol at the Event and You may be breathalysed which could lead to refusal. It is not permitted to bring food or any drinks into the Event and if found, will be confiscated. “There will be a very limited number of trains departing the city centre after the concert on Saturday night, and there will be no trains after the event on Sunday, so please check your entire journey and know what alternative transport is available.” If you are attending the concert and usually take the train, there will be a number of public transport options available. If getting the train is the only option for you, then you may have to leave the concert early to catch it.

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Gerry Cinnamon gig organisers promise to fix ticket issues after ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Punters who descended on Hampden Park for the first of the Castlemilk-born star's shows hit out at issues on the turnstiles.

The spokesperson said: “There was an issue with two of the ticketing systems communicating with each other at two points last night. Organisers have vowed to avoid a repeat of the issues at tonight's show, which was added due to hugely popular demand after Saturday's performance sold out. Those who had bought tickets via promoter Music Glue three years ago - before the gig was rescheduled to due the pandemic - reported that the barcodes on their ballots were not accepted by scanners at the doors.

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Gerry Cinnamon fans blast 'insane' queues at Glasgow's Hampden ... (Glasgow Times)

Gerry Cinnamon fans have described 'insane' queues at the singer's Hampden Park gig and claimed their valid tickets wouldn't scan.

Missed most of the support because of this. Sounds like— steven (@weblivz) @musicgluehave seriously screwed up the @GerryCinnamontickets. None of the tickets purchased online are working at three are insane queues son tells me to get replacements. Already missed half of it. Shambles." Already missed half of it. What a joke."

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Gerry Cinnamon plays emotional tribute to Billy Connolly at ... (Glasgow Live)

Gerry Cinnamon took time during his first night at Hampden on Saturday to salute another much-loved Glaswegian and led a touching singalong to 'I Wish I Was ...

He's managed to take the title of most tickets ever sold by a Scottish artist. Gerry Cinnamon fans 'refused entry' to Hampden show after tickets deemed 'invalid' Read more: Gerry Cinnamon fans 'refused entry' to Hampden show after tickets deemed 'invalid'

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Gerry Cinnamon fans 'refused entry' to Hampden show after tickets ... (Glasgow Live)

Gerry Cinnamon fans faced chaos at the gates to his first show at Hampden after tickets bought before the show was postponed were deemed to be 'invalid' by ...

We are working with the system operators this morning to ensure this does not happen again tonight.” Asked to collect from the venue only to be told there’s no tickets for that name or order number. Katie Williams told Glasgow Live that there was a delay in entry due to the ticket scanners not working at the turnstile entrances. None of the tickets purchased online are working at three are insane queues son tells me to get replacements. The Castlemilk-born star took to the stage on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd. There was loads of people with the same problem.

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Incredible moment Gerry Cinnamon fans dance and sing as they ... (Glasgow Times)

HUNDREDS of Gerry Cinnamon fans danced and sang their way out of Hampden last night.

Unbelievable atmosphere. #GerryCinnamon #Hampden #Scotland #SuperShow #FilmTeyvatIslands" He said: “Unbelievable gig.

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Boy, 16, among 13 arrested at Gerry Cinnamon gig after sell-out ... (The Scottish Sun)

A 16-year-old boy was among the 13 arrested at the Gerry Cinnamon concert last night.Police Scotland confirmed to the Scottish Sun there were a total.

We pay for your stories and videos! Raging doesn’t cover it." @G4S had no clue!"

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