Barrowlands

The Barrowlands, named after the "Barras" street market, formally known as Glasgow Barrowland market, was originally built in 1934.  When the venue first opened its main offering was dancehall and was the leading dancehall in Scotland.  *RANDOM FACT* - Supposedly the serial killer Bible John found his victims in the dancehall.

In 1958 a fire destroyed most of the ballroom and the building was completely rebuilt, re opening on Christmas Eve 1960.  Dancehall declined and pop and rock concerts became much more the 'in thing' so the barrowlands followed and became a popular music venue, as it is today. Performers who have graced the stage at barrowlands over the years have ranged from Run DMC to Marlyn Manson to the Arctic Monkeys and DJ Deadmau5 in recent years. The Barrowland also played host to the NME Awards in 2010, which I personally attended.  It was my first time at the Barrowlands and I loved it.   Not the biggest of venues, with a capacity of 1,900 people standing, it is definately still one of the best.  It has been voted the second best small venue in Europe and in a Radio 1 poll of over 60 bands it was voted the best in Britain.

I would totally recommend attending a gig here if you haven't already done so.  Check out the official barrowlands website HERE