Gorillaz Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions

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Created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in 1998, Gorillaz are a virtual band consisting of four fictional musicians, namely 2-D (vocals, keyboards, melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, backup vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums).

The band's self-titled 2001 debut album, Gorillaz, was a huge hit thanks in no small part to hit single Clint Eastwood.

Since then there have been a further eight studio albums, most recently this year’s The Mountain, earning them a Grammy Award, a BRIT Award, two MTV Video Music Awards, an NME Award, four MTV Europe Music Awards.

Read more: Album reviews: Gorillaz | Peaches | Leigh-Anne | Bill Callahan

They are about to embark upon a European tour and there’s good news for Scottish fans, with their first gig in Glasgow since 2017.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When are Gorillaz playing Glasgow?

Gorillaz will be playing Glasgow’s Hydro on Tuesday, March 24. Doors will open at 6.30pm.

Who is supporting Gorillaz in Glasgow?

Gorillaz will be supported at the Hydro by Argentinian rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno.

What are the stage times for Gorillaz’ Glasgow Hydro show?

Doors are at 6.30pm and there are no other official stage times, Having said that, judging by similar gigs at the venue, expect Trueno onstage some time betwen 7pm and 7.30pm, with Gorillaz starting their set at around 9pm and the show finishing by 11pm at the latest.

Are tickets still available for Gorillaz’ Glasgow Hydro show?

If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you are are ouot of luck - it’s a complete sell out. You can check for late availability and official resale tickets here.

Are there any age restrictions for Gorillaz’ Glasgow Hydro show?

It’s over 14s only in the standing areas and over 8s only in the seated areas. Everybody under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

What is the likely Gorillaz setlist?

Expect to hear most - if not all - of the following songs in Glasgow, taken from a recent show in Bradford.

1. The Mountain
2. The Happy Dictator
3. Tranz
4. Tomorrow Comes Today
5. 19-2000
6. Rhinestone Eyes
7. The Moon Cave
8. El Mañana
9. On Melancholy Hill
10. Stylo
11. The Empty Dream Machine
12. Delirium
13. Andromeda
14. Damascus
15. Feel Good Inc.
16. The Shadowy Light
17. The Sad God
18. The Hardest Thing
19. Orange County
20. Dirty Harry
21. Clint Eastwood

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