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In her song Barrowland Ballroom, Amy Macdonald sings that “nothing beats the feeling of the high Barrowland ceiling when a band begins to play”.

This often leads to confrontation, with a large police presence the norm following such concerts.Ocean Colour Scene played 5 consecutive sold out nights in 2001.

The "Barras" street market (more properly Glasgow Barrowland market), after which the area and the ballroom are named, continues until the present day.

The serial killer Bible John is believed to have met his victims at dances in the Barrowlands.

The Barrowland building includes large street-level halls used for the weekend markets, with a sizeable weatherproof hall above.

Simple Minds filmed the video for their 1983 hit single, Waterfront at Barrowlands.[1].Noted acts that have played at The Barrowlands include Iron Maiden, the Foo Fighters, Morrissey, Christy Moore, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Alice in Chains, Oasis, The Clash, The Cure, The Smiths, AFI, Green Day, U2, Rage Against the Machine, Blur, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Björk, David Bowie, Counting Crows, Iggy Pop, Stiff Little Fingers, Metallica, Blondie, Ramones, INXS, Bloc Party, Justin Timberlake, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Rancid, Elvis Costello, Megadeth, Carter USM, Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles, In Flames, The Zutons, Enter Shikari and Alice Cooper.The Barrowlands has also proven to be a popular venue with successful homegrown talent, including Gun, Texas, Primal Scream, Travis, Mogwai, Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand, Runrig, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Horse, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Love and Money, Deacon Blue, Del Amitri, Teenage Fanclub, Simple Minds, Big Country, The View, Idlewild and The Jesus and Mary Chain.In keeping with its location in the East End of Glasgow, the 'Barras' also plays host to various Irish rebel bands throughout the year.

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