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Spiders on Mars

southsidefestival — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:11:11 +0000

It’s all happening in the southside – Lifestyle and Leisure – The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra

southsidefestival — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:45 +0000

It’s all happening in the southside – Lifestyle and Leisure – The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra.

The show goes on for Southside Festival – Local Headlines – The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra

southsidefestival — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:56 +0000

The show goes on for Southside Festival – Local Headlines – The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra.

Highlights from Southside Festival 2013

southsidefestival — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:13 +0000

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Southside Music Event Of The Year

southsidefestival — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:10:57 +0000

NINE BELOW ZERO’s gig in Queens Park Glasshouse at 8pm looks like it’s going to be the Southside music event of the year. Contemporaries of , close in style to and sharing the same influences as Dr.Feelgood with whom they’ve often shared stages with at rhythm and blues festivals and television shows around the world , NBZ,’s explosive mix of blues and rock has won them chart success with six albums including the now classic and recently re released ‘ Live At The Marquee ‘.

Not only do they have a fantastic opening act in one of Scotland’s best loved soul bands Button Up whose bassist Garry John Kane from The Proclaimers band will be compiling a set of classic northern soul tunes to keep things moving after the show and during changeovers , NBZ’s guest list will include some of the following Southside Festival acts who may be coaxed into joining them onstage. http://www.ninebelowzero.co

GLENN TILBROOK – lead singer of Squeeze and co writer of hits such as ‘Cool for Cats’ , ’Up The
Junction ‘ , ‘Tempted’ , ‘Pulling Mussels From A Shell’ .

Will be appearing on the Mainstage in Queens Park Recreation Grounds , Queens Drive/Langside Rd. G42 8QR. On Sunday 19th May around 6pm.

He recorded and released a highly acclaimed album last year with the aforementioned Rhythm and Blues Legends Nine Below Zero under the name ‘The Cooperative’ and a condition of his accepting the offer to play at the Southside Festival is that he get’s to finish his set in time to check in at The Glasshouse for the NBZ , Button Up gig.

http://www.glenntilbrook.com

NICK HARPER was a member of Squeeze for a couple of years and is now a highly respected solo artist.

Son of Roy Harper – Nick grew up surrounded by his dad’s friends and collaborators from bands such as Led Zeppelin , Pink Floyd and The Who and made his recording debut at the age of 15 on an album by Jimmy Page and Roy called ‘Whatever Happened To Jugula’. Nick will be on the Mainstage just before Glenn at around 5pm.

http://www.harperspace.com

STEVE POLTZ originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia is now based in San Diego but spends most of his time touring the world . Steve can only be described as ‘Unique’ , once seen , not forgotten a singer/songwriter who leaves audiences wondering – What happened there ? Steve Poltz will be supported by another highly talented American singer/songwriter Dylan Sneed at The Southside Festival’s Glad Cafe shows on Fri. 24th May. 8pm.

http://www.poltz.com

ELEANOR McEVOY recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her worldwide no1 ‘Only A Woman’s Heart’.

The song also inspired the album ‘A Woman’s Heart ‘ , which remains the biggest selling Irish album in Irish chart history .

This is an opportunity to catch Eleanor in the intimate setting of The Glad Cafe n Shawlands at 8pm as part of The Southside Festival.

http://www.eleanormcevoy.net

CHANGES TO THE MAIN STAGE SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2013

southsidefestival — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:49 +0000

CHANGES TO THE MAIN STAGE SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2013

southsidefestival — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:44:21 +0000

Line up for the Main Stage – May 18th & 19th 2013

southsidefestival — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:37:16 +0000

Walk with us! The Southside Festival Procession

southsidefestival — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:10:56 +0000

One week to go and its all hands on deck. Hope your ready for lots of colour, music and fun. If you are interested in follow us then why not make your way up to Shawlands for 11am on Saturday 18th May and follow the procession. Alternatively you can catch it as it winds its way along pollokshaws road, or on Alison Street. If your on Victoria Road then stop and wave as the procession makes it’s way up to the festival site in Queens Park Recreation grounds.

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This years procession is made up of the following groups. I you have a group that would like to participate next year then why not register your interest by filling out the online form.

1. St Francis Pipe band
2. Theatre Ecole
3. Horse and Drae
4. Handmade Arts
5. Southside Woodies
6. Langside Primary
7. Sheboom
8. The Gym Group
9. Our Lucid Reality
10. Iskcon Scotland (Harikrishna)
11. G1_managment (Shona Halford stage school, FAFA, Hannah Rose – Glee Club, The Instinct, The Obsession)
12. Sikhs in Scotland
13. Fireworks and Fancy Dress Superstore in Hillington Glasgow
14. Scottish Fire Heritage Group
15. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

I’m sure you will join me in wishing everyone taking part the very best. Can’t wait to see you all by the road side on the 18th.

SSF

Fireworks & Fancy Dress

southsidefestival — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:42 +0000

The Fireworks and Fancy Dress Superstore just offered up some people in fancy dress for the Procession. Why not drop by and see what they have in store for you! Fireworks and Fancy Dress Superstore, 3 Ainsley Road. Hillington Industrial Estate, Glasgow. G52 4RT.