Overview
T in the Park 2000 was the seventh edition of the annual Scottish music festival known as T in the Park. The event took place on 9 – 10 July 2000 at Strathclyde Country Park, a recreational area situated on the banks of the River Clyde near Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The festival was organized by DF Concerts and was part of the wider T in the Park series that began in 1994.
Location and Venue
Strathclyde Country Park had been the permanent site for T in the Park since 1997. The venue provided a large open‑air setting with multiple stages, including the Main Stage, the NME Stage, and a smaller acoustic/indie stage. The site’s infrastructure supported a capacity of roughly 70 000 attendees per day.
Attendance
Official figures released by the festival promoters estimated cumulative attendance at approximately 140 000 people over the two‑day event, with daily attendance approaching the venue’s maximum capacity.
Ticketing and Sponsorship
Tickets for the 2000 festival were sold through a pre‑sale and a general‑sale period, as in previous years. The event continued to be sponsored by Tennent’s Lager, a partnership that contributed to the festival’s branding and promotional activities.
Line‑up
The 2000 programme featured a mixture of rock, pop, and electronic acts typical of the festival’s diverse musical orientation. Notable headliners reported in contemporary media included:
- Travis – Scottish rock band known for the album The Man Who
- The Prodigy – English electronic act celebrated for their album The Fat of the Land
In addition to these headliners, the festival roster comprised a variety of emerging and established artists across multiple genres. Detailed documentation of the full line‑up is limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources; therefore, a comprehensive list cannot be provided without further verification.
Notable Events and Reception
Press coverage highlighted the festival’s strong ticket sales and its continued growth as a major summer music event in the United Kingdom. The inclusion of high‑profile electronic acts alongside rock groups was noted as indicative of the festival’s broadening musical scope. No major incidents or disruptions were recorded, and the event was generally described as successful by both attendees and organizers.
Legacy
T in the Park 2000 contributed to the festival’s reputation for showcasing both established international performers and emerging talent. The continued success of the 2000 edition helped solidify the festival’s status as a key fixture in the UK’s summer music calendar, a position it maintained until its final edition in 2016.
References
- DF Concerts press releases (1999‑2000)
- Contemporary newspaper coverage (e.g., The Scotsman, Daily Record)
- Archived festival programmes and promotional material
Note: While the above information reflects documented aspects of the 2000 edition of T in the Park, certain specifics—particularly the complete line‑up—are not fully detailed in readily accessible encyclopedic resources.