TRNSMT revellers enjoy free pints after Beautiful South frontman puts money behind bar at five Glasgow pubs

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TRNSMT revellers have been enjoying free pints ahead of the festival after the former frontman of Beautiful South put money behind the bar at five Glasgow pubs.Paul Heaton, who was also a founding member of the Housemartins, pledged the cash amid what he called "the cost of greed crisis".The 61-year-old joins Pulp, The View and George Ezra as one of the big-name acts appearing at Glasgow Green for the festival's first day this afternoon.And delighted fans were raising a glass to him ahead of the appearance as they guzzled free drinks en route to the park.It's understood Heaton put £1,000 behind each 226 Gallowgate, The Old Burnt Barns, The Braemar Bar, The Tollbooth Bar and Whistler on the Green.A post on his official Twitter page said: "Glasgow, as a thank you, and a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs near to TRNSMT festival so that some of you can have a drink on him tomorrow afternoon (until the money runs out, or the bar runs dry!).Susan Lynch, 50, who owns The Old Burnt Barns, Lynch's Bar, on London Road overlooking the park, says she was stunned to receive a Facebook message from Heaton's management on Wednesday - admitting that she thought it was a hoax.

Speaking to the Record, Susan said: "I looked up the mobile number and saw it was legit. I gave them a call and they sent the money straight into our bank the following day.

We were couldn't believe it."Everyone is getting a token for their first drink free on Peter. Most of our customers came in today already knowing about it and then they are staying for more.