Tuesday 21 April 2015

Campus Glasgow


If you think those American college parties you see on TV look like a lot of fun then why don't you give Campus a try? Known as 'Glasgow's First Frat House' this Sauchiehall Street club is always-on (open every night of the week) and kitted out with authentic American decor. So grab your frat bros and sorority sisters for a wild stateside party experience!

Located on Glasgow's main strip, Campus always has something to offer with a mixture of DJ's, karaoke and special events. Resembling a super-sized student union, expect a mass crowd made up of teens and 20-somethings living the American dream for the night. There is no strict dress code so don't be afraid to express your own style - you will always be welcomed! Be prepared to bust some moves as Campus provide a blend of contemporary and classic chart music, dance and R'n'B music.




Campus are open for their club nights EVERY night of the week 

Mondays 23:00 - 03:00 DJ James Currie's cheesy pop night - exactly what it says on the tin, expect all popular chart music hits from through the years!

Tuesdays 23:00 - 03:00 DJ Sami presents 90s vs 00s party - for those who will always have a place in their heart for their childhood favourites!

Wednesdays 23:00 - 03:00 Davie Davidson's music television - bringing a mash up of chart, dance and R'n'B tunes ideal to strut your stuff to! 

Thursdays 23:00 - 03:00 Bomber Thursdays where bomber drinks begin from 90p - fantastic drink prices and fantastic tunes! 

Fridays 23:00 - 03:00 Friday Night Project with Davie Davidson providing the usual upbeat tunes to kick off the weekend celebrations!

Saturday 22:00 - 03:00 Campus Saturdays with Resident Cammy blaring chart music on the club's busiest night!

Sunday 23:00 - 03:00 Dance Anthems from Cammy + Guests expect more electronic and synthesized sounds on this night offering something a bit different! 




The official Campus website can be accessed by clicking here where special events and guest nights will be advertised and pictures from the club nights will be uploaded. The website design is very basic and isn't updated as regularly as the venue's social media channels, it's worth checking them out! 

Campus Facebook page is available here where there is continuous advertisement and club night news. Pictures from the club nights get posted here within a few days compared to the weeks wait on their official website. Through their Facebook page it is also possible to book tables and reserve guestlist spaces. To view the Campus Twitter feed click here this is also regularly updated and this channel is used as a quick way to answer any queries you may have about the venue!

Campus regularly offer free entry for those who have attended big concerts in Glasgow's SECC or Hydro with their ticket before the club night begins. Meaning for example, after you've attended the Olly Murs concert in the Hydro jump in a taxi over to Campus, show your ticket to prove you've been, and you'll be granted free entry! 

So if you have a soft spot for old cheesy pop tracks and you've always wanted to experience an American college style party you should definitely add Campus to your bucket list!

Friday 10 April 2015

Kushion Glasgow


If you're a fan of sleek, luxurious venue and like to get dressed to the nines for a night out then Kushion is most definitely for you! This friendly, majestic party house is located on 158-166 Bath Street right in amongst a series of Glasgow's clubs - expect some long queues it's a popular choice. 

Look out the handbags and gladrags this place is sophisticated and f-a-n-c-y and the club requests dressy attire. It is worth the effort though, as the sleek design and lavish decor is breath taking! The club has serval bars, two private suites and three rooms that each offer something a little bit different. Kushion also boasts five different DJs that cover a wide range of genres to ensure there are tracks for everyone - hiphop, r'n'b, disco, soul, house, techno, electro, trance, indie and rock.

Expect these long queues on most nights!

Kushion are open for their club nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Tuesdays 22:00 - 03:00 Juicy Tuesday this busy student week night will mix up the best tunes from all genres of music! Drinks begin from £1 how cheap is that? 
There is FREE ENTRY available by booking on to the guestlist or £4 Entry with student card and £6 Entry for non students! 

Thursdays 22:00 - 03:00 RIDE this night features weekly events and guest DJ's it's definitely worth a try! Drinks begin from £1 which is a winner!
There is FREE ENTRY available before 11pm so get down quick, after this it's £4 Entry with student card and £5 Entry for non students!

Fridays 21:00 - 03:00 #FAMOUS here there's the chance to buy exclusive booth packages and VIP Guest appearances! Drinks begin from £2 which is to be expected on a Friday!
There is FREE ENTRY available before 11pm which is fantastic, after this it's £5 Entry with student card and £7 Entry for non students!

Saturdays 21:00 - 03:00 Kushion Saturdays where booth packages and hand crafted cocktails are available to purchase and hostess service so you can party celebrity style! Drinks begin from £1 which is unbelievable for a Saturday!
There is FREE ENTRY available before 10pm make sure you're an early bird, after this it's £6 Entry with student card and £8 Entry for non students!


Here's the official advert for Kushion's Juicy Tuesday club night!

The official Kushion website can be accessed by clicking here where you can enquire about booking a booth, hiring a room, lost property and reserving guestlist places. Pictures taken on the various club nights can also be found here and links to the DJs official mixes can be seen here


Kushion's Facebook is updated multiple times a day with promotions and latest news on their club nights. Links to reserve guestlist spaces are regularly posted making it super easy for you and your mates to avoid the entry fees! Club night pics are also posted here meaning you don't even have to bother visiting the official website, to view the dedicated Facebook page click here 

After first launching in 2006, Kushion has since been at the forefront of Glasgow's clubbing scene and has always stayed fresh and up-to-date. If this elegant location sounds like it's for you then go for it!



Tuesday 7 April 2015

Cathouse Glasgow (aka Catty)



If you feel like chart music hurts your ears more than a raging guitar and screaming vocal; then look no further... this grungy venue is located on 15 Union Street Glasgow literally a stone throw from Central Station, it's impossible to get lost! And to top it off McDonald's and KFC are a hop skip and a jump away, and will still be open to fill your post mosh cravings after 3AM!!

Don't worry about what to wear - wear what you like. Expect a variety of outfits amongst the crowds from laid back casual, to eccentric gothic garments! As the diverse mob all assemble together to explore the multi-tiered club which provides a unique music scene you'll struggle to find anywhere else - rock classics, metal, emo, punk, industrial, EBM and weirdly enough hip-hop! In addition, the venue also hosts weekly gig nights ranging from small local bands to well recognised headliners.


                                  Is it just me or does this look like the beginning of a mosh pit?


The Cathouse club nights are hosted from Wednesdays to Sundays leaving you with the Monday and Tuesday for a bit of recovery.

Wednesdays 23:00 - 03:00 - Beast Wednesdays here DJ RYRY will bring a mix of pop punk, hardcore and rock indie! Vodkas and various 'shots' will be available from as cheap as £1 and unique slushies from £2!
There is a £3 Entry Fee for this night, with the chance of FREE ENTRY through guest list spaces acquired via Facebook mail!

Thursdays 23:00 - 03:00 - UPRAWR where there will not only be the usual alternative sounds that you love but also special prize giveaways (from brands such as Big Deal Clothing and Abandon Ship Apparel)! Drinks begin from an affordable £1.80 for vodka + mixer and various 'themed' drinks!
There is a £5 Entry Fee for this night, but with the chance of winning cool freebies who's grudging?!

Fridays 22:30 - 03:00 - Cathouse Fridays this busy night blasts a mix of rock, metal, punk and emo favourites! Drinks begin from £1 which is normally unheard of for a Friday!
And the best bit FREE ENTRY at the doors before 11pm after then you'll have to pay £6 so get down quick!

Saturdays 22:30 - 03:00 - Cathouse Saturdays here this popular night plays punk, rock and a metallic selection of anthems! AGAIN drinks begin from £1 can you believe it?
There is a £6 Entry Fee for this night, however, you won't be disappointed!

Sundays 23:00 - 03:00 - Cliffhanger where the night will focus on supplying all the old school pop punk and emo greatest hits for a sing, dance and reminisce! With selected drinks beginning at £1 it's becoming a popular choice within the alternative scene in Glasgow!
With FREE ENTRY at the doors on this night it is a total no-brainer!

                                  Here's a short clip to show you just how wild it gets in Catty!

The official Cathouse website can be accessed by clicking here - the site may be down as it is being updated but is sure to be back up and running in no time!

The Facebook page is filled with promotions of upcoming events and club nights to keep you in the know and professional photography snaps of the club goers are regularly uploaded making it easy peasy to track down the group photos of you and your mates - click here to view their page.

This venue has a huge presence in Glasgow and has consistently blasted rock and metal hits for many years. In 2006, the club was voted S.L.T.N.'s nightclub of the year and has since gathered a devoted number of followers by bringing legends to the stage such as Pearl Jam and Queens Of The Stone Age! So, are you keen to check it out??

Monday 23 March 2015

Nice 'N' Sleazy Glasgow



This bar/club is located on Sauchiehall Street - Glasgow's busiest and wildest street! Along this strip there are various nightclubs all in competition, however, with Nice 'N' Sleazy open EVERY night until 03:00 you'd be mad not to try it out! Resident and guest DJ's are there every night to supply a variety of tunes, hand picked across the spectrum of genres - expect some dubstep, grime, house, techno, rock, r'n'b and soul - a perfect choice if you prefer a night away from the usual chart music! 

The venue is split into two floors with a bar and seating area upstairs which is ideal for a few sociable drinks with a crowd of friends before moving downstairs to the dimly lit atmospheric dance floor where various DJ's and live acts will take the stage! Expect a mixed crowd here as Sleazy's is a popular choice amongst those in their late 20s/30s as well as the students in their teens! 

                                              (Image of downstairs dance floor)

Every Tuesday is the Voodoo Voodoo party night from 23:30 - 03:00 where resident DJ Duncan Harvey provides a mix of all genres downstairs in the basement! With FREE Entry it is a popular choice with those looking for a fun midweek dance and drink fueled night on a budget.

Resident DJ Mig plays on the 4th Saturday of every month in the upstairs bar mixing alt indie, electro and punk tracks. Douglas Morland appears on the 4th Friday of every month providing psych, rock, funk and disco sounds. Rafla takes charge on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of every month and plays a variety of rock, blues, punk and psych tunes. Errors DJs appear on the 1st Saturday of every month and play a variety of indie and electronic tracks. Fielding Hope controls the music on the 2nd Friday of every month providing a mixture of disco, punk, dub and house tracks. Green Door DJs are there on the 2nd Saturday of every month with a blend of rock, disco, psych, soul and punk. 

                                                           (Image of upstairs bar)

The Nice 'N' Sleazy official website can be accessed by clicking here where news on up coming events and guest acts will be posted, bookings can be made for a gig or party and where location and history of the venue can be viewed. The Facebook page is available to view by clicking here where statuses will be regularly posted reminding you what's on that night along with information on up coming events.

Entry to Nice 'N' Sleazy's is normally free but some nights it is ticketed depending on who is playing at the venue. Come as casual or dressed up as you like as there is no dress code. There are a wide variety of drinks available at the bar with different lagers, ciders, wines and spirits available and regular promotions on drinks make for an affordable night

Wednesday 18 March 2015

SWG3 Warehouse Glasgow



If you seek a night out away from the usual chart music and fancy something more alternative - house, techno, electro, drum and bass - SWG3 Warehouse located close to the motorway in Glasgow's West End (100 Eastvale Place) is a venue you are bound to love! 

The studio is an non profit organisation which has been utilised as artists' studios, galleries and hosts some of the best club nights Glasgow! The only warehouse venue in the country has it's own bar, stage and DJ Booth in a space with a whopping 500 capacity!

The club nights are mainly held on a Friday and Saturday night, however, this can vary as the warehouse space is also used for more relaxed live music gigs, fashion shows, poetry clubs and films.

To keep up-to-date with the news on who's playing when, visit the SWG3 Facebook page which is available by clicking here which is consistently updated with details on the various events taking place at the venue.

Ben Pearce, Eats Everything, George Fitzgerald, Jackmaster, MK and Slam are amongst some of the names of DJs that the warehouse has seen!





This short clip shows footage of Glasgow DJ Jackmaster playing on a club night back in 2012! Here you can get an idea of what the venue is like inside with flashing lights and trance strobe effects and as you can see the floor is MASSIVE!  

Tickets for club nights will be advertised on the SWG3 Facebook page usually starting from £5 and upwards. Most ticket sales are done through Resident Advisor which can be found here and the Ticket Tailor purchases can be made here for the next huge club event that the warehouse will be hosting 'Electric Frog and Pressure Easter Weekend' where many of the hottest names in house and techno will be appearing across three nights - 3rd, 4th, 5th April - from 21:00 - 03:00!!! It really isn't worth missing!!!

Thursday 12 March 2015

Kokomo Glasgow



If you prefer to make a real effort for a night out spending hours perfecting hair and make up to compliment your glamorous dress and heels; and guys if you would rather get suited and booted then Kokomo is the place for you! Expect a well mixed mash-up of all chart, party and electronic music where you're guaranteed to hear your current favourites!

The club has a very sleek and sophisticated design inside put together by a prestigious team of international designers and architects which adds to the glamour of the night and really makes you feel as though you are partying celebrity style! ... (on a student budget!)

Kokomo is located on 51 West Regent Street and is only a couple of streets away from other great venues such as Buff Club and Flat 0/1 if you fancy a change of scenery or tunes during your night.

Mondays 23:00 - 03:00 - Mile High on this night there will be music brought to you by four DJs - Domsko, Iron Ill, Toast & Alfredo Crolla! Various drinks and 'bombs' are available from £1!
Here, there is FREE Entry for Trade staff (restaurant/bar/club workers) and students before midnight!

Tuesdays 23:00 - 03:00 - Billionaire Bounce Club here music will be provided from resident DJ Domsko with various guest DJs making appearances every week! Again, a range of drinks and 'bombs' are available from £1!
And the best bit... FREE Entry for students and shop staff ALL NIGHT!

Thursdays 22:30 - 03:00 - Party Monster on the lead up to the weekend the tunes will be played by resident DJ Iron Ill & Alfredo Crolla on this student orientated night! And yep you guessed it, drinks and 'bombs' are available from £1! Expect extras some nights such as Beer Pong, Flip Cup and Face Painter!
FREE Entry for students, however, non-students expect an entry fee from £4-£6!

Fridays 22:00 - 03:00 - Movin' get bustin' those moves boys and girls it's Friday and a change from the midweek DJs with Big Al & Ciar! Now, can I get a drum roll please... DRINKS £2 on a FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
FREE Entry for girls ALL NIGHT! (Kokomo knows how to treat the ladies!) and for the guys it's FREE until 11pm, after then expect an entry fee from £4-£6!

Saturdays 22:00 - 03:00 - Kokomo Saturdays it's the highlight of the weekend, it's here, it's Saturday! And again, another change from midweek DJs with Kash & Dominic Martin to freshen things up! Expect a varied drink price it is a Saturday after all... spendthrifts welcome!
FREE Entry before 11pm, after then expect an entry fee from £4-£6!


This clip will give you a feel for the atmosphere and setting on the main dance floor in Kokomo, the lighting arrangement is very cool!

Kokomo's website can be found by clicking here where you are able to enquire about booth hire or functions, book yourself and friends on to the guestlist to save yourself that extra couple of quid and view the snaps that the club's photographers would have caught of you and your friends on the club nights. The photos are uploaded regularly and are always great quality for a new Facebook profile pic!

The club's dedicated Facebook page can be viewed by simply searching KOKOMO Glasgow once you are logged in where they post daily statuses promoting their club nights and special offers. If you want to be kept in the know it is definitely worth a 'like'!

Kokomo has two sleek spaces inside where you are given the choice of the loud busy dance floor or the lounge bar which is more of a relaxed environment with plenty of seating space to chill and enjoy a cocktail with friends. Throughout the week the drink prices are fantastic with most starting from £1 you really cannot complain! So if you fancy an elegant high end style night out without having to pay the price Kokomo is for you!