Music at The Social Hub Stage

programmed by Surge in partnership with 432 Presents.

The Social Hub Stage at Merchant City Festival has lots on for FREE each day, with programming from 12noon on Friday 18, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July! 

Saturday 19 July

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12pm–12:40pm

Interact with two giant beetroots who use music, movement and humour to engage with audiences of all ages. Visit their vegetable basket rap station and live radio experience with lo-fi hip hop beats. 

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12:45pm - 1:25pm

Cara's soulful musings won over scores of fans as she honed her craft across the venues of Glasgow which led her to embark upon multiple sold out European headline tours. Distinctly Glaswegian, Cara's direct, passionate and insightful lyrics hold no punches as she traverses topics of love, life, and her place in the world.

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12:45pm - 1:25pm

Blending guitar-centric funk with new weave jazz and soul, Cathal has been featured with BBC Radio Scotland as 'Artist of the Week', ‘Track of the Week’ and ‘Best of the Best’. Cathal's music has been on everything from Amazon Prime Film Soundtracks to AerLingus adverts.

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2:30pm - 3:10pm

Illyus is a Glasgow-born DJ and producer known for his raw, percussive house sound and undeniable energy behind the decks, he’ s become a staple in the global dance scene blending soulful influences with club ready intensity. Bringing rhythm, grit, and grooves to these standout sets.

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3:30pm - 4:10pm

Pistol Daisys are the bold new voice of Scotland’s alt-pop scene, blending confessional songwriting with dance floor-ready hooks. The Daisys inject infectious energy and emotional depth into every track—whether it’s heartbreak under the disco lights or a tribute to late-night street life.

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4:30pm - 5:10pm

Scotland’s premier exponent of modern Funk. Combining elements of Old-School Funk, Disco, Psychedelic and Jazz, this 7-piece band of Scots are legendary for their endless energy and blistering live sets. 

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5:30pm - 6:10pm

Possibly Jamie is an electronic pop producer-singer-songwriter, known for his boundary-pushing blend of art-pop and experimental electronic sound, Jamie has carved out a unique place in Scotland’s underground pop scene.   

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6:15pm - 6:55pm

Lezzer Quest are a larger-than-life force that started as a collaboration for one-off events and quickly evolved into an exciting partnership. They capture the hearts of club goers with their distinctive 'anything goes' musical style and infectious energy.

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7:15pm - 8pm

With their emblematic, signature sense of fervour, Sacred Paws took their roots in the punk world and wound it together with myriad influences, from Afrobeat, through pop and post-punk, to create a glorious and unique hybrid sound.

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Sunday 20 July

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12pm–12:40pm

Interact with two giant beetroots who use music, movement and humour to engage with audiences of all ages. Visit their vegetable basket rap station and live radio experience with lo-fi hip hop beats. 

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1pm–2pm

Her sound is a multifarious eclectic, deep, dark- a rhythmic-led melodic bass trip, flowing seamlessly from afro-tech/house to global bass, leftfield, and UK dubstep. She brings an effortless finesse to dance music. 

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2pm–2:40pm

With a penchant for the gold and shiny, Brass, Aye? bring singing, dancing, carnival flavours to every party. Their music and make-up are constantly evolving, with an air of maximum funk wherever they go! 

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3pm–3:40pm

Restlessly creative and in possession of a unique and arresting voice, Alice Faye's music is refined, imaginative and insightful. Her songs are twisting journeys, filled with wild eyed drama and bittersweet intimacy in equal measure.

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4pm - 4:40pm

The Jack Ruby 5  perform classic Blue Note style Jazz & original Soul Jazz grooves.

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5pm - 5:40pm

With a voice that has the power to move people to tears, to uplift their spirits, and transport them to another world, kitti promises an electric experience that engages all the senses and leaves you feeling exhilarated and inspired. 

6pm–8pm

An unmissable combination set from Vixen Sound, Wends and Dougie No Pain (Mungo’s Hi-Fi) a boundary-breaking fusion, guaranteed to move your body and lift our spirits. 

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What else is on?

Find out more about what's on at The Social Hub stage on Friday 18 July from 12 noon

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