The Art School Union

Anyone in Glasgow whose memories are missing a few Thursday nights will know that currently, the old GSA Union is quite literally an empty shell of the legendary venue it became after closing its doors in June 2010.

One thing the Art School Union on Sauchiehall Street isn’t trying to do is replace The Vic’s sweat-drenched corridors. Instead, the emphasis has been placed on creating a innovative new space for all. Since opening, GSA students and others have built a community inside the venue accessible to everyone – expect free gigs, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, pool tournaments, etc.

On top of this, the new menu is full of temptations at what are essentially union prices for everyone. Burrito aficionados can get involved for two fifty, and put out the fire with a one fifty Tennents. Plus, those Triple Sec hot chocolates are a godsend in the winter. They've also recently introduced a night-time bistro menu, and a weekend brunch menu.

• Giant Fang

  7:30pm – 11:00pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Glasgow's Douglas Wilson, aka Giant Fang, brings his synth-pop experiments to the Art School.

• Thula Borah

  8:00pm – 11:00pm, £3
  The Art School Union

  Expect post-rock, ambient and math-y indie textures from this Glasgow-based lot, launching their new album on the night.

• The Barrels

  8:00pm – 11:00pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Unsigned Livingston alternative rockers, who started life playing in lead singer Michael Campbell's garage.

• Let's Talk Daggers

  8:00pm – 10:30pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Eastbourne trio of pals making an alternative punk-styled racket, self-described as 'chaoscore'.

• Back To Rock

  8:00pm – 10:30pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  All-rockin' showcase night, this edition headlined by The Sleaze Brother.

• The Aviators

  8:00pm – 11:00pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Lively East-Kilbride foursome led by Darren Hutton.

• The Heart of Hip-Hop

  8:00pm – 11:00pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Bulging line-up of hip-hop talent, joining forces to raise funds for Yorkhill Children's Hospital.

• Scotch + Woven Tents

  8:00pm – 10:30pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Psychedelic showcase featuring a meltdown of guitars, melodicas, violins, saxophones, pianos and pounding drums from new locals Woven Tents and Dutch upstarts on tour Scotch.

• New Projects Festival

  3:00pm – 3:00am, £3
  various venues

  One-off event between Sleazy's and The Art School, spanning the audio and visual fields – promoting new and innovate work by established and emerging artists and musicians. Line-up garnered from...

• Kerry Watt, Siobhan Wilson, Kat Healy, Erin Todd

  7:30pm – 10:30pm, £5
  The Art School Union

  Singer/songwriter showcase headed up by the soulful tones of Scottish songstress Kerri Watt.

• Crooked Fingers on Mon 10dec supported by the amazing It Girl (if you like Interpol and Joy Division)

  Posted by Roney | Saturday 08 December 2012 @ 15:32

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