AN IRVINE teenager says it is an "incredible honour" to be playing her first ever headline gig in Glasgow later this year.

Earlier this week local youngster Abbie Gordon was announced as a headliner at Glasgow's legendary King Tut’s as part of the tenth anniversary lineup of their Summer Nights series.

The seven-week run of gigs showcases ‘the best rising talent Scotland has to offer’ and Abbie will top an all-female bill on Thursday August 8, joined by Katie Nicoll, Sinead Tait and Hana Jane.

It is an incredible achievement for the 17-year-old who will be no stranger to Irvine audiences having played the Harbour Arts Centre on the ‘Hit The Road’ tour in 2023 and as support to former Silencers singer JJ Gilmour in December as well as The Northern Way’s 'Big Gig Night’.

The Summer Nights headline show will be her second gig at King Tut’s, after supporting hot new West Lothian singer Kerr Mercer at his sold-out gig there in March. 

It is the latest musical milestone for the Irvine teen who was on to the power of a great song at aged just six by Taylor Swift.

Abbie’s love of performing found early outlets in dance and musical theatre.

Locked down in 2020 and inspired by Taylor, Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine and Inhaler, she began playing around on piano and guitar and writing her own songs.

It turned out the she has a natural, combining truthful, unaffected lyrics and flowing melodies with a voice that’ll stop you in your tracks.

Abbie, who is currently studying for an HNC in music course at Ayrshire College, said: “It’s an incredible honour to play at Tut’s, especially for my first ever headline show in Glasgow.

"I had a great time there supporting Kerr and I’m so excited to be invited back. It’s been the launch-pad for so many music careers, like Oasis, Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini so it’s a real milestone for any singer starting out.”

Tickets for Abbie's show will go on sale on Monday, May 13, at 10am and will be available from tinyurl.com/AbbieDuncanShow.

Other acts on the King Tut's Summer Series bill include Robyn Red, Rival Saints, The Rampants, Lewis McLaughlin, Kirsteen Harvey, Carsick Charlie, Bandit Country and Roisin McCarney.