T in the Park: The rise and fall of Scotland's biggest music festival

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For more than two decades T in the Park was Scotland's first music festival - but its first outing was almost its last.

Started in 1994 it has become a rite a stopover for countless young music fans, with its legendary atmosphere, bouncing crowds and memorable performances.

At its peak, the world's best artists , from Beyonce to Blur, descended on its Balado fields.

A new BBC podcast presented by DJ Arielle Free tells the story of the festival, from her first near misses to her abrupt demise in 2016.

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The seeds of T in the Park were sown four years before the festival opened, when Glasgow became European Capital of Culture in 1990.

A change in licensing laws allowed clubs to stay open longer.

There were huge dancing events in the town, including an all-nighter hosted by DJ duo Slam in the nearby Strathclyde Country Park.

Glasgow also hosted the Big Day Out, which was then the biggest free rock and pop concert ever held in Scotland.

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