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12 gigs, events and more you need to do in Glasgow this October

The OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow will be 10 years old on 30 September. Picture: Jeff Holmes

20 of the best Hydro gigs of the last decade according to Glaswegians

Billy Sloan launches new book One Love, One life

SYMBOL on Sauchiehall Street announced their closure this month after eight months in business

Sauchiehall Street nightclub listed for sale after shock closure

Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom has been used regularly for the Celtic Connectins festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri

The Who to be recognised with icon title at Scottish Music Awards

Paolo Nutini played at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre. Photo: Hans-Peter van Velthoven

Paolo Nutini longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year Award

Dylan John Thomas is set to release his debut self-titled album, January 24 2024.

Dylan John Thomas set to release debut self-titled album next year

Melting Pot was one of many club nights hosted at The Admiral

Behind The Admiral’s closure: How Glasgow lost a pub to developers

Olivia Rodrigo announces huge Glasgow OVO Hydro show

Texas are amongst some of the most listened to Glasgow band on Spotify with the likes of Simple Minds and Franz Ferdinand joining them.

Top 8 most listened to Glasgow bands on Spotify

Hampden Park Stadium. There is several bars around the stadium.

12 of the best spots for pre-match food and drink near Hampden Park

Billy Sloan’s five favourite Glasgow albums

Arab Strap announce new dates celebrating 25 years of Philophobia

Simple Minds announce Glasgow show with special guests Del Amitri

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr standing at the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Jim Kerr’s Glasgow: 8 places that made Simple Minds superstars

36 events, festivals and gigs you need to go to before the end of 2023

The Barrowland Ballroom is found in Glasgow’s East End. The music venue has hosted many memorable concerts over the decades with acts such as David Bowie, Simple Minds and U2 appearing at the venue.

24 famous acts that’s been inducted into the Barrowland Hall of Fame

Bernie Marsden has died aged 72 (Photo by Venla Shalin/Redferns)

Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies aged 72

Wunderbar is one of the most popular spots for live music in Glasgow. There is no shortage of great bars and pubs across the city who have live music on at the weekend.

In Pictures: The best pubs and bars with live music in Glasgow

Kevin McGuire and George Bowie surprise fans with Wagon Wheel at gigs

In Pictures: Remembering Glasgow’s lost record stores

Glasgow Green. The park in the heart of Glasgow has a connection to the Gaelic language like many other landmarks and place names in the city.

Glasgow’s street and place names link to Gaelic

Here’s just some of the best up and coming bands in Glasgow

22 of the best new Glasgow bands you should be listening to

The Barrowland Ballroom

20 songs which mention places and street names in Glasgow

Remembering Andrew Weatherall: Acid house, Primal Scream and Glasgow

Billy Connolly’s Glasgow: 8 places that turned Billy into The Big Yin

Labour MP hits out at visa issues effecting musicians

Taylor Swift has announced the release date for 1989 (TV)

Taylor Swift 1989 (TV): Release date confirmed during Eras Tour show

12 musicians speaking about their connection and love for Glasgow

Declan Welsh & the Decadent West will be embarking of a ‘world tour’ of Glasgow

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West to embark on ‘World Tour of Glasgow’

The 1975 has been ordered to pay £2.1m in damages or face legal action following an on-stage controversy involving its frontman, Matty Healy (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

The 1975 told to pay £2.1m in damages amid on-stage controversy

The story behind Daft Punk’s Glasgow connection

Connect Festival’s Speakeasy line up featuring comedy and conversation

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream at The Piece Hall, Halifax. Picture: Anthony Longstaff

12 Glasgow musicians speaking about their love for the city

Hannah Spearritt is reportedly no longer talking to former S Club 7 bandmates

S Club and Hannah Spearritt ‘no longer speaking’ ahead of UK tour

Del Amitri

Everything you need to know ahead of Del Amitri at Kelvingrove

Musician Sinead O'Connor performs at the Highline Ballroom on February 23, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Sinead O’Connor’s ‘specific instructions’ when she died

Sinead O’Connor’s emotional letter to Miley Cyrus goes viral