Talk of the Town

Glasgow based deals and events company itison is investing £4 million to bring GlasGLOW and Elfingrove, its flagship winter events, back to Glasgow, lighting up the west end through the darker months. Combined, the investment will create 300 jobs over the winter period and contribute an estimated £14 million to the local economy. Now coming into its fifth year, GlasGLOW, … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: GlasGLOW and Elfingrove to return

A striking new artwork celebrating life in Govan has been revealed to mark the 50th anniversary of Govan Housing Association. The eye-catching tenement mural onthe city’s Govan Road is by celebrated street artist Sam Bates – better known as “Smug”. Located not far from Govan Cross, the mural depicts a young girl bending down to pick a daffodil. The daffodil has an … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Artwork celebrates life in Govan

Ren McCormack is a boy who loves to dance and move his feet, but after being abandoned by his father, Ren and  his mother are forced to move to the strict southern town of Bomont where dancing is forbidden by law. The rural community is heavily influenced by the strict rules of Rev Moore and are highly suspicious of new faces.  As Ren struggles to fit in, he befriends some … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Footloose at the King’s Theatre

Symphonix Rock Orchestra make their live debut on 26 August at the Barrowland Ballroom. The thirty-strong orchestra of world class musicians will swap traditional classical music for a sensational symposium of the world’s most loved rock songs..  Born from the imagination of founder and Musical Director, Neil Thompson, Symphonix combines his love for rock and orchestral … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Symphonix Rock Orchestra to debut at Barrowland

Batgirl, the feature film adaptation of the DC Comics character, has been unexpectedly cancelled by Warner Bros, despite filming having been completed across Glasgow. The title will not premiere on any platform. Hollywood stars Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, JK Simmons and Leslie Grace spent months completing scenes at locations including George Square, Botanic Gardens, … [Read more...] about Glasgow as Gotham disappears as Batgirl film release shelved