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Gary Lightbody praises Belfast’s thriving music scene ahead of Fleadh

The Snow Patrol frontman said that despite travelling the world playing music, he has always felt the call back to Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody eyes RAYE collaboration after teaming up with Kylie Minogue

Gary Lightbody wants to write a song for RAYE next after getting Kylie Minogue to feature on Snow Patrol's song These Alarms.

BANG Premier · Jul 2

Courteney Cox and Snow Patrol star reportedly end long-term relationship

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The Independent UK · Jun 29

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Courteney Cox ‘splits with’ Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid after 13 years together

‘Friends’ star began dating the musician in late 2013

The Independent UK · Jun 28

"There's no knife-in-the-back twist. When I read these lyrics back, I was like, 'Oh, that's weird.' All the other love songs I've written have a dark edge”: How Snow Patrol constructed one of the most enduring hits of the 21st century

Snow Patrol's 2006 monster became one of the biggest radio songs of all time, but why did it work so well?

MusicRadar · Jun 19

Snow Patrol frontman donates £20k to soup kitchen

The People’s Kitchen Belfast said the money will allow them ‘to continue to offer all our services particularly during the winter months’.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

“This is the guitar I wrote and recorded Chasing Cars with”: Snow Patrol auctions off life-changing and career-defining Fender Telecaster for children’s charity

The guitar was used to write and record the UK band's biggest hit, and starred during some historic performances

Guitar World · Dec 1, 2025

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"I liked heavy metal because everyone hated it." Paradise Lost's Nick Holmes on dodging plant pots, nearly-severed fingers and why nu metal ruined metal

Godfather of goth metal, Paradise Lost's Nick Holmes shars his wisdom

Metal Hammer · Sep 26, 2025

“I said, ‘You won’t get anywhere with that name!’ Then they went on to be one of the biggest bands in the world”: The heavy metal veteran who talked smack to Snow Patrol

Paradise Lost singer Nick Holmes once told future indie sensations Snow Patrol, to their faces, that they’d never hit the big time

Metal Hammer · Jul 22, 2025

‘Most amazing experience you’ll ever have’: Fans react as Trnsmt comes to an end

Gracie Abrams and Snow Patrol played out the three-day event in Glasgow that came during sweltering heat in the city.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025

Gracie Abrams and Snow Patrol to play Trnsmt’s last day as hot weather continues

The final day of Scotland’s biggest music festival will take place at Glasgow Green as gig-goers are set to see temperatures of around 26C.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Who is playing at TRNSMT today? See full line-up for Sunday, July 13

These are all the acts playing at TRNSMT 2025 on Sunday, July 13.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025

Thousands of people soak up the heatwave at Trnsmt festival

Headliners include 50 Cent on Friday, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro on Saturday, with Snow Patrol closing the festival on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Weather warning issued to TRNSMT Festival go-ers as scorching heatwave expected

THOUSANDS of music fans will descend on Glasgow Green from Friday as Scotland’s biggest music festival gets underway ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Scorching weather warning as Trnsmt festival go-ers take over centre of Glasgow

Thousands will descend on Scotland’s largest city to hear the likes of 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and Fontaines DC.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Sunday at Glastonbury review: Maccabees, Rodrigo and The Prodigy close it in style

Sunday at Worthy Farm ended on a number of highs

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Snow Patrol frontman to perform home city gig with a difference

Gary Lightbody will take part in conversation events on two dates in August about his new book, The Forest Is The Path.

Guitar World · Mar 21, 2025

“He's made of different stuff from the rest of us”: Snow Patrol guitarist performs live with two broken hands

Frontman Gary Lightbody says guitarist Johnny McDaid couldn’t move his fingers at soundcheck, but still made the gig

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Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody says it took him a year to cry after father’s death

The singer said he would be ‘absolutely delighted’ if his new book, detailing his grief, helped somebody ‘in some small way’.

Louder · Mar 18, 2025

“It was like being plugged into an electrical socket that has charged me ever since.” Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on the rock show that made him want to start a band

“I haven’t ever felt the battery power of that night wane”

MusicRadar · Mar 12, 2025

“It’s insane. He had two broken fingers on Friday’s show - and he played the gig”: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody praises “unbelievable” guitarist and keyboard player Johnny McDaid after he “wrecked” both his hands but never missed a show

“He’s made of different stuff from the rest of us,” he says

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

The US rapper will top the bill on Friday, with Biffy Clyro the headline act on Saturday, and Snow Patrol on Sunday.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

Kneecap and 50 Cent among first acts announced for 2025 TRNSMT festival

US rapper 50 Cent and Irish rap group Kneecap are among the first acts announced for TRNSMT 2025.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2024

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody: ‘20,000 people were giving me the finger’

The Northern Irish frontman talks embarrassing love stories, legal run-ins and meeting royalty – both musical and literal

Louder · Sep 9, 2024

“In the indie world, you’re not meant to be successful.” Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody on dealing with superstardom after being written off as “damaged goods” by the music industry

Snow Patrol are back with their first album in six years, The Forest Is the Path. Their time in the music business has been a rollercoaster, as frontman Gary Lightbody acknowledges

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