“I’m so grateful. It’s mental because I feel like there’s been a few gigs now, starting with TRNSMT a few years ago with Paul, that were total ‘pinch me’ moments. I still don’t think any of that has sunk in and I’m so grateful to be there.

“I’ve played some amazing gigs now to be fair, and, naturally, I’ll never forget playing at Celtic Park, that was amazing.

“And obviously Glastonbury and TRNSMT with Paul Heaton, especially the moment when he announced to the crowd what team I support! That was class.

“I’m so excited for the tour. I’m playing the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow and that’s always been a dream for me.

“It’s just such a gorgeous venue and the fact that I’m hopefully capable of selling that many tickets in my hometown is just such a beautiful thing, it genuinely is.

“Performing in Glasgow, it's hard to really put it in to words. It’s more like a feeling. It’s almost euphoric in a way.

“And I’m always the most nervous for a hometown show as well because it’s the people of Glasgow who have got me to where I am, so it sort of feels like that’s my chance to give back to them as well.”

You can read the full and exclusive interview with Rianne Downey in the latest issue of the Celtic View, which is out now and available in official Celtic retail stores and online.

Celtic View exclusive interview: Rianne's Paradise gig will always be top of the pops