A TRNSMT food vendor had more than hungry revellers tiring him out after his daughter was born just hours before the festival kicked off.
Jude Smith, 35, was running on little sleep after his wife Lauri gave birth at 5.45am yesterday.
Jude Smith welcomed the birth of his daughter just hours before TRNSMT kicked off Credit: johndoehub
The businessman is hoping for some baby name inspiration from the TRNSMT line-up Credit: Michael Schofield
The businessman, from Uddingston, owns Sonny’s pasta truck and started serving Italian dishes in the VIP area from midday.
It is Jude’s first time running his business at the Glasgow Green festival and is one “whirlwind” day he won’t forget.
His pasta station is inspired by his two-year-old son, Sonny, and only started up in January.
Despite running on barely any sleep, Jude, who also works in the Govan shipyards, powered on through and worked a full shift.
He said: “My wife was a week overdue. She went into labour at 1am on Friday.
“We had our wee baby girl who was born at 5.45am yesterday morning. So on Thursday [the night before opening] I stayed up all night and then had to come in here on Friday, done a full shift.
“I think I’ve had 6 hours of sleep in the past three days. I’m running on empty but it’s all been worth it.
“Everyone’s healthy, they’ve just been released from the hospital today. I was there first thing this morning ‘visiting’.
“It’s been an absolute whirlwind. I’ll always remember this one.
“This is worth it man, it’s some buzz – the sun’s out.”
Jude has been operating his pasta business at events in Uddingston and other festivals.
The food truck also serves up dishes at local clubs and it will be at this year’s Glasgow Summer Sessions.
He added: “We’ve not got a name yet, we’re open to suggestions. I’ve been looking at the TRNSMT line-up for some inspiration.
“I quite liked the sound of Brogeal for a wee girl, but then everybody would just spend her full life asking ‘what does it mean?’ Anytime I suggest one to my wife, she says no – she’s not taking Kasabian either.”
Leicester rockers Kasabian will close out the second day of TRNSMT this evening.
Festival-goers can look forward to dozens of other acts tomorrow, including Two Door Cinema Club, CMAT, Amy Macdonald and Lewis Capaldi.
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