Ravers return to party at Riverside Festival after two years

The electronic music event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Ravers return to party at Riverside Festival after two years STV News
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Festival-goers have flocked to the banks of Glasgow’s River Clyde for the Riverside Festival.

The Riverside Festival welcomed revellers on Friday and is expected to see 20,000 people party over the weekend.

The electronic music event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but has returned with acts Jamie XX, Disclosure, Amelie Lens, Floating Points and Ben UFO.

STV News caught up with some of those out to enjoy themselves.

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