Glasgow musicians sing praises of Barrowlands for BBC New Year documentary

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Glasgow musicians sing praises of Barrowlands for BBC New Year documentary
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The Barrowland Roar is set to air on New Year's Day.

Glasgow music acts including The Fratellis, Mogwai and Franz Ferdinand are set to feature in a new BBC documentary celebrating the legacy of Glasgow’s beloved Barrowland Ballroom.

He’ll also speak to the staff at the Barrowlands, such as manager Tom Joyes and doorman Willie Thomson - whose love for the building goes so deep he has the world-famous sign tattooed on his body.The 90-minute documentary, presented in both Gaelic and English, offers a rare behind the scenes look into life at the Barrowlands. It opens with Mackay telling viewers: “It’s one of the best-known venues in the world, and it’s in Glasgow.

“I’ve been here, sweating, a few times. It has hosted some of the world’s biggest stars and many people had the best night of their lives here.Sign up to Glasgow Live's newsletter Get all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter.

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