Media Release 3 November 2003 GLASGOW'S HOGMANAY – THE BEST YET Glasgow’s Hogmanay – organised by Glasgow City Council with Radio Clyde – promises to be the best yet. The headline act is The Proclaimers, a band that have enjoyed world-wide recognition and success during their fifteen years in the music industry and have released their fifth album ‘Born Innocent’ in September. Their best known hits ‘Letter from America’, ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)’ and ‘I’m on My Way’ are sure to delight the crowd during their performance at Glasgow’s Hogmanay. Glasgow’s Hogmanay will be centred solely in George Square where up to 25,000 revellers are expected to party into 2004. The party atmosphere starts at 9.00pm on Wednesday 31 December until 1.30am with Radio Clyde presenters introducing a superb night of top quality entertainment. Glasgow pop band Speedway, one of the hottest new bands in the country, are joined on the night by Simone Welsh, a violinist and vocalist and special guests. At midnight the New Year will be marked by a special midnight moment. Party passes for George Square will go on sale to the public at 9am Saturday 15 November. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 4 per household and cost £5.00 for two. They are available by calling the hotline number 0870 013 4030 where credit and debit cards will be accepted. A counter facility is available at SECxtra Ticket Centre, SECC and at St Enoch Shopping Centre where cash, cheque and debit cards will be accepted. Party passes will also be available to buy on the 24-hour internet site www.SECxtra.com. More…“Glasgow’s Hogmanay with Radio Clyde is going to be the best yet,” says Councillor Alex Mosson, City Events spokesperson. “The quality of the entertainment programme in George Square this year will guarantee that revellers will have a night to remember as they party into 2004.” Radio Clyde’s Managing Director Paul Cooney is delighted to be part of Glasgow’s Hogmanay and said today, “We have a terrific line-up this year and it is fitting that Radio Clyde will celebrate it’s 30th Anniversary at the’bells’ in the heart of Glasgow at the people’s party.” Information on Glasgow’s Hogmanay with Radio Clyde 2003 will be updated on the website www.glasgowshogmanay.org.uk and the information line 0871 200 3940. Ends