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Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom named UK's best music venue by Time Out

The historic east end venue has been voted top out of some of the UK's most famous venues thanks to the kind words of artists who have played on the iconic stage.

Glasgow Live · May 16, 2023

Talented Glasgow artist creates stunning miniature of city's iconic Barrowlands

Glasgow visual artist Karen Bones' pint-sized recreation of world-famous Barrowland Ballroom is so highly-detailed we could almost mistake it for the real thing.

Glasgow Live · Feb 11, 2023

Author believes serial killer Bible John is 'alive and living in north of Spain'

A Spanish crime writer believes the infamous Barrowland Ballroom killer is still alive and living in the city of Bilabo.

Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022

Specsavers Scottish Music Awards set to return to Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom for 24th ceremony

The evening will be hosted by award-winning broadcaster and presenter, Edith Bowman.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Man due in court after 'serious assault' near Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom

A cordon was placed in the Gallowgate at 6.40pm, near the famous venue where indie rock band The Wombats were due to play.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Man rushed to hospital with 'head injury' as police lock down road in Glasgow's east end

An ongoing incident is taking place near the Barrowland Ballroom on Gallowgate.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Husband of Bible John victim Helen Puttock gives blessing to murder stage play

Dancing with the Devil centres on the story of the men and women who frequented Barrowland Ballroom and those who 'danced with John'.

Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022

Lanarkshire show Dance with the Devil tells tale of Bible John murders

Arts Enigma Productions get into the mindset of the men and women who took to the famous Barrowland Ballroom dancefloor, knowing full well a serial killer was lurking in the shadows.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022

Barrowlands Big Issue seller sadly dies as gig-goers pay tribute to local 'legend'

John, also known as Big Red, is believed to have worked outside the Barrowland Ballroom for at least two decades and had become a legend of the venue among regulars.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2022