Geoff Ellis talks DF Concerts’ busiest ever summer

Following a triumphant TRNSMT, Scotland's leading promoter is gearing up for huge shows with Oasis, AC/DC, Sam Fender & Chappell Roan

News By James Hanley | 21 July 2025

Geoff Ellis

DF Concerts chief Geoff Ellis says the Scottish company is experiencing its busiest-ever summer as it prepares for “biblical” shows with rock behemoths Oasis, AC/DC and Sam Fender, on the back of a triumphant TRNSMT Festival.

Ellis promoted the Gallagher brothers’ famous 1993 gig at the 300-cap King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, which resulted in the band being signed by Creation Records boss Alan McGee.

And Ellis says the Britpop icons’ impending trio of dates at Edinburgh’s…

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