What’s On
At the QMU, we are proud to continue the long standing tradition as the entertainment capital of Glasgow University. On any given week you can find live music events by some of the UK’s finest acts such as The Foals, Tegan and Sara, The Fratellis and many many more.
We also play host to a number of events ran by the Social committee that include The Big Wednesday Quiz, Friday Face-Off plus much much more.
Check below for more information.
Social | Club nights | Events | Special events | Venue hire
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Social Events
The social calendar consists of much more than just gigs and clubbing. We also host many other events held throughout term-time for our members:
Monday: I-DJ
Tuesday:Pro-Evolution Soccer Tournament
Wednesday: The Big Quiz
Thursday: Unplugged
Friday: Face-Off
Visit the Social Event homepage. Click here.
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Events/ Club nights
Mondays
RAW is the QM’s live music event. Held fortnightly on Mondays, RAW showcases the best in unsigned and independent music in Scotland. For more information, click here.
We also run two extremely successful club nights every week throughout the year catering for wide and varied musical tastes.
Tuesdays
Hosted by XFM’s resident Rock/Metal DJ, Martin Bate, Revolution continues to be the club night of choice for those who like their music just a little bit stronger. A wide variety of tunes from bands like Metallica, Jimmy Eat World, At The Drive In, Iron Maiden plus much much more. Come down, request a song and join the dark side.
Entry: £2 members/ £3 non-members. Note: Non-students welcome without sign in.
Fridays
Every Friday night without fail, come join DJ Toast as he spins the virtual wheels with everything ranging from the latest Indie and Chart hits to more obscure tracks like the Ghostbusters theme tune and maybe even a Gloria Gaynor number thrown in for good measure.
Entry: £2 members/ £3 non-members. Note: Students from other UK Universities are welcome without being signed in. All others must be show valid form of ID and be accompanied by a University student. Maximum sign-in per person: 4
Events
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| Tuesday 8th July 2008 | in REVOLUTION | 10pm-2am |
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Time: 10:00pm. Admission: £2/£3. Age restrictions: No minors. XFM Rock Show’s Martin Bate plays all the best Rock, Punk, Metal & Emo. NON STUDENTS WELCOME ALL SPIRITS £1 Entry: £2 members, £3 non members. 10pm-3am |
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| Friday 11th July 2008 | in CHEESY POP | 10pm-3am |
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Time: 10:00pm. Admission: £2/£3. Age restrictions: No minors. DJ Toast hits you with Student Classics, and vintage floorfillers. Entry: £2 members, £3 non members. 10pm-3am Please bring Photo I.D. |
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| Saturday 26th July 2008 | in BEDLAM | CLUB WEBSITE |
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Time: 9:00pm. Admission: £4. Age restrictions: No minors. Bedlam is a well established Gothic/EMB/Industrial clubnight that occurs once a month at the Queen Margaret Union Entry: £4 Non students Welcome. Please Bring Photo I.D. |
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LIVE MUSIC |
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| Sunday 5th October 2008 | in THE BLACKOUT + From First To Last | BUY TICKETS |
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Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £11.00. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Artist’s Website >>. The Blackout formed in 2003 in South Wales and drawing influences from across the board, they combine guitars, drums, screaming and melodic vocals. The band has played shows in and around the UK with the likes of Lostprophets, Funeral for a Friend, Fightstar, Avenged Sevenfold, Reuben, Fairvail (now Cue To Eclipse), The Used, Dredg, 18 Visions, Thrice and Hidden in Plain View as well as opening up ‘Give It a Name Festival’ in April 2006. They played on the main stage at The Full Ponty 2007 with the likes of Lostprophets, Reel Big Fish and The Automatic They were also nominated at the 2006 Kerrang! Awards for Best British Newcomer but lost out to Bring Me the Horizon. |
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| Saturday 25th October 2008 | in THE MYSTERY JETS | BUY TICKETS |
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Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £11.00. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Artist’s Website >>. The band’s first line-up consisted of Blaine on drums, William on guitar and Henry (Blaine’s father) on bass. Some years later, Henry became a second guitarist in the band and they were joined by Kai on bass, as well as Tamara on keyboards. The band at this time recorded an eponymous EP with Aswad producer Nick Sykes. Blaine (whose voice had yet to break) took lead vocals. Tamara left the band, and Blaine switched from drums to keyboards. The band had a brief stint with a friend of Will (known only as Max) on drums, but he was unreliable and for a time a drum machine was used. The band advertised on internet message boards for a drummer, and found Kapil. |
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| Sunday 14th December 2008 | in THE WEDDING PRESENT | BUY TICKETS |
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Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £14.00. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Artist’s Website >>. The Wedding Present is a rock group based in Leeds, England, formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Lost Pandas. The band’s music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four. |
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Individual shows |
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| Monday 15th September 2008 | in FRESHERS WEEK! | THE MADNESS STARTS HERE |
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Time: 11:00am. Admission: £TBC. Age restrictions: No minors. Freshers’ Week runs from Monday 15th September to Friday 19th September … during which you will be exposed to some of the best entertainment anyone in Britain can offer, all here, at the QMU. Freshers’ Passes will go on sale soon, keep checking back to keep up to date! |
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Special Events
Thursday 24th April 2008 - QMU Comedy presents: Dave Heffron, Scott Agnew plus support (Entry: Free)
Venue hire
If you would like to find out more information about hiring any of our venues/ spaces, please get in touch with Andy Dunlop, Events Manager using the following email address.
- a.dunlop@qmu.org.uk
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