Fringe Music Programme

at Merchant City Festival

Come along to the Fringe Music Programme and celebrate local and global musicians as they take over venues around the city.

Hip Replacement

The original ‘overs’ disco, welcoming the middle edge into the dancing world since 2010. If you still love to dance and socialise with friends and like-minded people, this is the night for you. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

⏰31 July: 7-11pm
📍Slay

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McChuills x Manifesto of Bliss Presents: Leatherette

Belfast-born and raised, Phil is an internationally-respected DJ, producer and screen composer, who is currently spotlighting his Le Carousel alias after a 10-year hiatus with his new album The Humans Will Destroy Us.

⏰1 August: 7pm-12am
📍McChuills

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Mono Presents: Neutrals with support from Count Florida

Neutrals are the DIY true sounds of middle-aged North Lanarkshire via Oakland. "San Francisco's most hated post-punk/indiepop trio". Supported by Count Florida and U.S. Highball

⏰1 August: 8-11pm
📍Mono

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McChuills Bank Holiday Psych Fest

Enjoy a Bank Holiday Bonanza of music with artists including Tangled Up in Dylan, DJ Robert Kelly, Sisters, The Violets, Supersun and The Paris Match.

⏰Sunday 2 August: 1-9pm
📍McChuills

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EXIT x TANUM x SPIRIT all ages Day Party

Bringing in everything ourselves, while giving others the chance to take away a small celebration of Glasgow's music - in a place that already belongs to the community.

⏰2 August: 3-8pm
📍The Bowling Green, 49 McCulloch Street
🎫No ticket required - drop in


KIN-TU

Local record label KIN-TU is hosting a listening session exploring South African Bubblegum, the pop and dance sound that emerged during the apartheid era.

⏰24 July: 6-8pm
📍Transmission Gallery
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Pop Mutations Presents GEE-TEE

One of Glasgow's most celebrated DIY promoters is returning one of Australia's strongest up and coming acts to local audiences. Gee-Tee are a Sydney-based garage-synth project that have stunned audiences across the globe.

⏰24 July: 7-10pm
📍Old Hairdressers

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The Frowns supported by Vertige + Guevara

The Frowns are a Glasgow-based indie rock band quickly establishing themselves as one of the city's most exciting new acts.

Following two consecutive sold-out headline shows at McChuills, they return for a third, building on their growing reputation.

⏰25 July: 7-11pm
📍McChuills

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Through the House Presents...

A destination for coffee lovers, Through the House hosts a series of beautiful intimate gigs. Expect everything from Jazz to singer-songwriter bliss.

Saturday 25 July: 11-12:30pm - Jen Olive
Sunday 26 July: 2-2:30pm - Jordan Winter
Saturday 1 August: 10-11:30am - Em Craig Trio

🎫Free and drop in

Glasgow Songwriter Round's 2nd Birthday

A monthly, Nashville-inspired singer-songwriter round celebrating Glasgow's emerging talent, and welcoming international guests. Together, we're celebrating two year's of the Round stewarding our city's next generation of songsmiths.

⏰27 July: 7-10pm
📍King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
❌ SOLD OUT

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