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The Glad Cafe

A small, social enterprise/non-profit space, which is a cafe by day and a bar and music venue by night.

Glasgow
Contact: Joe Smillie 0141 6366119 Website
1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG
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What we're looking for

Local supports and touring acts with the ability to pull in crowds of more than 50.

About us

We’re a cafe/venue/cultural hub in the southside of glasgow and a social enterprise/non-profit, where any profits we do make go into the Glad Foundation, a charity providing local folk with affordable music tuition. We specialise in indie, electronic, acoustic and experimental music.

How to get a gig

Please email us with a bio and links to your songs online.

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