Glasgow contemporary fiction discussion group index title. The book club restaurant in glasgow occupies what used to be a cinema. By claire byrne sub club is one hard hitting little rave palace thats known and loved among dance communities around scotland, britain and europe. First opened in april 1987, the jamaica street club has been home to residents.
Click here to see the latest exclusive deals on food, drink and more in glasgow. Sasha very rarely makes an appearance in such intimate surroundings but after joining us last year for resident advisors in residence series celebrating the 12 best dance floors in the world, the man himself couldnt wait to return. Its where ive been running my night nightrave for the last five years. This year marks sub clubs 30th anniversary and to celebrate the glasgow club has announced a series of birthday parties. Think central perk in glasgow, and youre not far wrong. The night circus, eleanor oliphant is completely fine, the crow road, the death of bees, espedair street, gar. The 10 closest hotels to sub club, glasgow tripadvisor. Alexander mcarthur no mean city a grim and unflinching read, no mean city was first published in 1935.
For the record, chocolat scored 67 while the secret barrister got 47. Events in glasgow, united kingdom resident advisor. Id recommend the following glasgow crime novels the cutting room by louise welsh, william mcivanneys laidlaw books laidlaw, the papers of tony veitch and strange loyalties and, as already mentioned, denise mina. Glasgows sub club is celebrating its 30th birthday, having weathered bad 90s techno, empty dancefloors and fake ira gunmen. An unassuming entrance on jamaica street takes you downstairs where you follow the bass to the hidden. Mike grieve said that the 410capacity jamaica street clubbing institution faces an uncertain future as a result of a planned wetherspoon hotel development nearby. In the grip of the coronavirus pandemic, we need to support our scene. The 10 best books about glasgow home to the mitchell library, one of europes largest public libraries, as well as the scottish writers centre, glasgow is undeniably a thriving literary city, a creative place boasting a rich heritage of electrifying writers, poets and comedians. Djs and sound system are perfect match for each other. Hillhead bookclub home glasgow, united kingdom menu. The future of leading glasgow nightclub, sub club, is under threat, according to its managing director. Jun 08, 2015 the two books set in glasgow feature many wellknown places, such as the art school. With a supreme loyalty to its house djs many of whom have been spinning here since the early 90s and the goods to attract some of worlds biggest names in clubbing, sub club drives some killer club nights like the infamous and downright depraved, subculture.
Glasgow subcrawl tours all you need to know before you go. This place has spawned some seriously sick club nights over the last twenty years can anyone say optimo or subculture, and every week it continues to pump out night after night of incredible clubbing. Discover the best glasgow scotland travel books in best sellers. Sub club glasgow 2020 all you need to know before you.
The sub club was placed inside the worldwide top 10 in three. The 3,500squarefoot 330 m 2 basement space can legally hold up to 410 people. Sub club is one hard hitting little rave palace thats known and loved among dance communities around scotland, britain and europe. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Eclair fifi named resident at glasgows sub club for 2020. In 2008 it was voted the 10th best club in the world by resident advisorand 5th for.
Glasgow subcrawl tours all you need to know before you. Shell also hold another scottish residency with fly starting tonight at cabaret voltaire. Resident advisor statement on cancelled events and refunds. Welcome to the soundcloud page for sub club in glasgow. The crowd here are proper clubbers with discerning tastes and an ear for a. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup. The sub club is regularly voted amongst the best clubs in the world and the best. Book groups in glasgow libraries glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. The glasgow book club 3,514 friendly readers read women writers glasgow book club. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for sub club in glasgow from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Whether youre a fan of paper books or a kindle maniac, welcome to the gu book club. Our local guides will take you on a memorable journey of 15 stations and 15 pubs over 8. Mar 31, 2017 facts you didnt know as the sub club turns 30 from an ella fitzgerald gig to the adult cinema upstairs, weve pulled together unknown facts about the subby to mark its 30th birthday.
Best glasgow clubs it attracts some of the worlds hottest dj talents, it hosts some of the uks coolest club nights and it boasts some seriously thumping venues. The two books set in glasgow feature many wellknown places, such as the art school. Books set in glasgow, scotland showing of 385 the night circus by. Younger people look at resident advisor and they want to see whats popular. Aug 22, 2017 glasgows sub club is celebrating its 30th birthday, having weathered bad 90s techno, empty dancefloors and fake ira gunmen. In its 25year history, sub club on jamaica street has garnered itself a reputation as one of britain, europe and the worlds best clubs. Tasty sub glasgow sub club honoured in resident advisor poll. If you are a member of the group then you can find out what the current novel is that we are reading and when the group is due to take place. Its a place to chill, have a drink and meet friends. Fingers new band includes the eglo records vocalist and the parisian jazz pianist. She has written a variety of crime novels and a graphic novel set in glasgow, including the garnethill trilogy. Our local guides will take you on a memorable journey of 15 stations and 15 pubs over 8 hours, around the south, west and. Apart from one minor technical blip, our second venture into the world of online book club went very well, which is reassuring as it looks like we will be doing meet ups this way for a good wee while yet. Book clubs groups in glasgow heres a look at some book clubs groups near glasgow.
Glasgows sub club is arguably scotlands most famous electronic music venue. Eclair fifi named resident at glasgow s sub club for 2020. Resident advisor global, an events and dance music website, voted the sub. Glasgows sub club is celebrating its 30th birthday, having. In 2008 it was voted the 10th best club in the world by resident advisor and 5th for atmosphere and the 30th best club in the world by. Accessible through an innocuous doorway off of jamaica street marked by little more than its iconic submarine logo, the sub club or the subby as its more. Larry heard to perform with fatima, paul cut at upcoming gigs. We meet twice a month and youre very welcome to join us at any time. With killer sound systems, slick surrounds, and an upforit party crowd, our city punches well above its weight in the clubbing stakes.
We also run a record label nautilus rising, a festival sub club. Best clubs glasgow 8 hidden gems selected by locals. A 4 minute walk from glasgow central train station. Each month, we pick a book by vote from all the suggestions, we read it and we meet to discuss our thoughts. Welcome to the website of the glasgow contemporary fiction discussion group on this site you will find lots of information about our book club. Walk through the doors of las iguanas and find yourself transported to latin america, full of rich, vibrant. May 4, 2020 the famous glasgow subcrawl, where the humble pub crawl meets the subway. Find groups in glasgow, scotland about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Hillhead bookclub 17 vinicombe street, g12 8sj glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. The building is great, the space chic, and the atmosphere cool. Sub club glasgow 2020 all you need to know before you go. Best hotels near sub club, glasgow, scotland tripadvisor. We descend onto a notoriously intense dance floor as ras in residence series hits glasgows sub club.
Tasty sub glasgow sub club honoured in resident advisor. Oswald street, 38 oswald street oswald street, glasgow, g1 4pa 0. This has the be the best club in scotland and one of the best in the uk, great basement space on jamaica street in glasgow. Stream tracks and playlists from sub club on your desktop or mobile device. Always remember to buy tickets online and you will have no issues at all. It opened 1 april 1987 and is the longest running underground dance club in the world. A basement club with little to no frills, sub club near glasgow central station is pretty stripped back. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. The sub club is a club and music venue located at 22 jamaica street in glasgow, scotland. Alexander mcarthur no mean city a grim and unflinching read, no mean city. Glasgow s sub club is arguably scotlands most famous electronic music venue.
Rebecca dewald is a freelance translator with a phd in translation studies from the university of glasgow. Yesterday, glasgow nightlife stalwart sub club put out a misguided and selfaggrandising tweet declaring themselves to have been a safe space since 1987, seemingly confusing booking a black woman to dj every once in a blue moon for actually putting any effort in to maintaining safety in their club. Glasgow clubbing institution the sub club has been honoured with a place in respected dance magazine resident advisors top 10 list. Its leading lights explain how theyve carried on for so long. Visit us regularly for podcasts, archived recordings and exclusive mixes from our residents and guests. Ive enjoyed reading ian rankins novels set in edinburgh and am wondering if there are any similar types of books set in glasgow. She has published articles on jorge luis borges and modernist translations, questioning the maintenance of a strict distinction between original. When it comes to clubs sub club is the best club in glasgow. Sub club is the goto venue for glasgow s discerning dance fans. Sub club is taking over glasgows east end this weekend for sound. Sub club soundsystem 54 calton entry, g40 2sb glasgow, united kingdom. Postponed dont drop invites book club resident advisor. We are interested in all forms of cultural practice and seek to incorporate more marginal, peripheral or neglected forms into our debates and discussions.
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