Barrowland

About the Book: 

‘The Barras’ has been at the heart of the live music scene for decades. Since it opened in 1934, it has seen almost a century of music history performed and celebrated across genres. It is a true staple of Glasgow’s identity.

Barrowland captures the spirit of its people, the pulse of its culture and the deep sense of community that defines this beloved ballroom. Join us as we dive into the pit of the Barrowland Ballroom and those who inhabit it.

Reviews: 

Best music venue in the UK. TIME OUT. Voted by musicians & artists

One of the most recognisable and distinctive music venues that is known the world over. GLASGOW WORLD

This place is a total monster. It’s a total legend. SIMON NEIL OF BIFFY CLYRO

The unique atmosphere at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow comes from being a building for modern entertainment while never forgetting its history. POLLSTAR

About the Author:

Alison Irvine was born in London to antipodean parents. She was brought up in London and Essex and moved to Glasgow in 2005 to study an MLitt in Creative Writing at Glasgow University. She graduated with distinction in 2006 and since then her writing has been published in The Celtic View and in an anthology of Glasgow writing, Outside of a Dog. In 2007 she was awarded a Scottish Arts Council New Writer's Bursary to support the writing of her novel about emigration from Glasgow to the Antipodes. Alison works as an actress and drama workshop facilitator. She lives in Glasgow.