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King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, GlasgowEnglish alternative rock group 'Young Guns' hail from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Their debut album was released in 2010 and titled 'All Our Kings are Dead'. The success of this album lead to sell-out tours across the UK and support slots with the likes of 'Lost Prophets'. They are now a familiar band across Europe on the festival circuit and have shared a stage at Reading with 'Guns N Roses' and 'Queens of the Stone Age'.…
O2 Academy Glasgow, GlasgowSkrillex is an electronic dance music producer also known as Sonny Moore and has been previously known on the internet as Twipx. Skrillex is from LA in California and is the former frontman from an American band called The First To last. He began performing in clubs in LA in 2007. Skrillex embarked on his first solo tour, Team Sleep Tour with Team Sleep, Strata and the Monster in the Machine. He then toured North America on the Alternative Press Tour supporting bands including All Time Low and The Rocket Summer. Moore has also appeared on the cover of Alternative Press in the 100 Bands You Nee…
O2 Academy Glasgow, GlasgowJames Morrison, a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter hails from Warwickshire, is a critically acclaimed artist who has produced several chart topping singles and albums that appeal to a large audience. Influenced by the likes of Otis Reading, Al Green and Stevie Wonder, he has built up a loyal army of fans, and his concerts and gigs often sell out quickly, so if you want to see James live in action here at "&venue_name&", you need to get tickets quick!…
British singer-songwriter Charlene Soraia is best known for her cover of “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling when it was used in an advert on television for the tea brand Twinings. After its release on iTunes it reached No.3 in the UK Singles Charts. Charlene is set to release her debut album ‘Moonchild’ on 21 November 2011, which will feature “Wherever You Will Go” as a bonus track. The singer-songwriter was noticed and promptly promoted when her version of “Wherever You Will Go” was sung by X Factor contestant Sophie Hababis in 2011. Charlene will be finally headlining her own UK tour star…
SECC, GlasgowFresh from a hugely successful summer of live dates, including V Festival, Radio 1's Big Weekend and a headline UK Tour, Jason Derülo is firmly established as one of music's hottest new stars. With global sales of over 12 million singles, 1.3 million of them in the UK with current single 'What If?', the #1 smash 'In My Head', 'Ridin' Solo' and his debut 'Whatcha Say', which also topped the Billboard chart, Jason Derülo now announces a 9-date UK tour kicking off in Bournemouth on 17th February and ending at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo on 1st March. …
Rizzle Kicks are a hip-hop duo from Southend in London. The duo consists of Jordan “Rizzle” Stephens and Harley “Sylvester” Alexander-Sule . They released their debut album ‘Stereo Typical’ on 31 October 2011. Rizzle Kicks have been making music together since they attended school in Sussex. They realised that their style fitted together when Alexander-Sule sang over one of Stephens’ tracks. A promotional single ‘Miss Cigarette’ was released in December 2010; they then released their debut single ‘Prophet (Better Watch It) in May 2011, which was offered as a free download on their website. The…
SECC, GlasgowNoel Gallagher is an English musician and singer songwriter famous for his backing vocals and song writing for the band Oasis, which was formed with his brother Liam Gallagher in 1991. Noel’s time with Oasis had always been turbulent especially during the Britpop scene in the 90’s. In 2009 just before a gig, a fight began between the brothers and Liam was reported to have broken Noel’s guitar and stormed off. This concert and their European tour was cancelled and a statement was released saying the “band doesn’t exist anymore”. Noel has now formed a new band called Noel Gallagher’s High Flying…
SECC, GlasgowAchieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.…
Barrowlands, GlasgowScottish rock band 'Simple Minds' were at the peak of their popularity in the early 1990s. The band are thought to have sold more than 40 million albums world wide and are famed for 80s hits like 'Don't You (Forget about Me)'. Their material has been critically acclaimed and hugely popular. Band members are Jim Kerr (composer/vocals), Charlie Burchill (composer, guitar, violin and sax) Mel Gaynor (drums), Andy Gillespie (keyboard) and Ged Grimes (Bass).…
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Glasgow's industrial heritage may have earned it a rough and rugged image. However, closer acquaintance reveals a vibrant city bursting with culture and hospitality. Recently named a UNESCO City of Music and scheduled to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow offers an assortment of attractions. With a variety of festivals spread across the year, tourists will enjoy top-quality entertainment no matter when they visit.
With 130 music events each week, on average, Glasgow has been described by Time Magazine as 'Europe's secret capital of music'. Whether you would prefer to attend a classical recital in the plush surroundings of the Royal Concert Hall or catch an unsigned band at King Tut's Wahwah Hut, Glasgow has it covered. Alongside permanent venues, such as Barrowlands, The Arches and O2 Academy, Glasgow offers a range of festivals throughout the year. Internationally renowned acts mingle with emerging talent at Celtic Connections and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival. For that traditional Scottish sound, Piping Live celebrates the bagpipe in all its forms and culminates with the World Pipe Band Championships, which brings together over 8,000 pipers at Glasgow Green every August.
Glasgow has a diverse and accessible theatrical tradition. You can enjoy a lavish touring show at the King's or, if you are pushed for time, grab a Play, a Pie and a Pint at Oran Mor. The Citizens, the Tron and the Tramway offer innovative programs of contemporary work and new twists on the classics. Glasgow is also the home of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, who perform regularly at the Theatre Royal.
There is always something to smile about at The Stand Comedy Club as it is open seven nights a week hosting a range of comic talent from established acts to absolute newcomers. Their weekly open mic night offers a showcase for beginners, with some of the acts appearing for their very first outing. The comedy quotient peaks in the spring with the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Over the last nine years, this has grown to more than 400 comedy shows at over 50 venues throughout the city.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is the largest civic museum and art gallery in the United Kingdom. With an audience-focused, family-friendly approach, Kelvingrove presents its 8,000 diverse exhibits in an engaging and accessible manner. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and operating as school up to 1979, Scotland Street School contains interactive displays and classroom settings allowing you a glimpse of education from the Victorian era to the recent past. The Riverside Museum, due to open June 2011, celebrates transport and travel whilst the People's Palace gives a flavor of Glasgow Life over the years. All of Glasgow's publicly-owned museums offer free entry.
Whether you are visiting Glasgow for a short-break or a fortnight's holiday, you will have no difficulty finding cultural activities of interest to everyone.
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By Lucy MiddletonDespite a slight fall in audience attendance, the West End theatre have set record box office sales …
By Amanda ArnoldConvicted pedophile Gary Glitter is set to earn thousands from this years Superbowl in America.
By Paul ArnoldAfter a weekend of pulsating FA Cup action there's a full set of midweek Premier League fixtures to look forward to.
By Amanda ArnoldEd Sheeran's debut album '+' returns to the top of the UK album charts.
A Taste of London's East EndThe Brick Lane Beigel Bake in London's East End is a small reminder of the area's once vibrant Jewish community. With its now thriving Bangladeshi and Bengali communities, this part of the East End is a celebration of tastes, smells, colours and cultures.
The Negative Effects of TourismWith tourism being one of the world's largest industries, we look at the impact that tourism and travel is having on our natural resources, and how sustainable tourism aims to minimise the problems associated with global tourism.
O2 Priority TicketsPriority is a brand new ticketing service for customers of O2 for concerts and gigs at the O2 and O2 Academy venues across Britain. You've probably seen the multi-million pound campaign on TV to launch it. We take a closer look at what's on offer.
The history of pantomimeThe Pantomime season is upon us - Oh, no it's not! Oh, yes it is! - and BritEvents looks at the history of pantomime, the traditions behind it and some of the best shows around Britain this winter.
