Graeme Thomson

In praise of the Festival Song – the four-minute wonder that can sustain a career for decades

At Connect Festival Primal Scream and Franz Ferdinand illustrated the strategic importance of the Festival Song

Bobby Gillespie was a curious focal point, exuded the aura of a dishevelled yet courtly ringleader: Primal Scream at Connect Festival 2023. Image: James Edmond / Shutterstock
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