South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Pretty As P!nk is the UK’s premier tribute to international superstar PINK!

One of the biggest selling acts in the world, Grammy award winning PINK entertains audiences all around the world with spectacular shows. And Lorraine Colville does just that, bringing dazzling performances to a stage near you. 

Accompanied by dancers and fully live band, this show will rock your world with a mesmerising two hour journey through the 20 year career of PINK. 

Get your tickets now and step into the FUNHOUSE! 

“As close as the real thing” – ‘Pink Dreams’ on BBC

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Cost: £30.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The JSD Band emerged in the late 1960s as innovative pioneers who helped reshape Scottish traditional music. Initially forming in Rutherglen as a trio in 1969, they quickly expanded their line-up and their musical horizons, bringing together diverse influences from Scottish tradition to contemporary folk-rock. Their breakthrough came in 1970 when they won the Scottish Folk Group Championship, earning £500 and a recording contract with Regal Zonophone. Their debut album, “Country of the Blind”, opened numerous doors for the band and established their distinctive sound, which drew inspiration from an eclectic range of sources including The Dubliners, Pentangle, Fairport Convention, and The Chieftains.

From there they were invited to London to play the legendary Marquee Club. John Peel was in the audience and subsequently became one of there biggest supporters, even writing the sleeve notes for their second and third albums. Another major celebrity contributor was David Bowie, who invited the band to join him on his Ziggy Stardust tour in 1972 where the band gained a wider following and enjoyed a fruitful period playing the vibrant University circuit across the UK. About this time the band also played across Europe, performing in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

In 1973 they toured in the USA, playing New York, Washington, Boston, Cleveland, Providence Road Island and Colorado. The band’s core line-up featured Jim Divers, Seàn O’Rourke, Des Coffield, and Colin Finn, with Chuck Fleming and Lindsay Scott taking turns as the band’s fiddler at different points. Each member brought their own musical influences and expertise, creating a rich blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. Their music demonstrated that Scottish traditional songs could be successfully married with modern instruments and arrangements while maintaining their essential character.

Throughout their active years, the JSD Band performed extensively, helping to popularise traditional music among younger audiences who might not have otherwise encountered it. Their final album, “Pastures of Plenty”, recorded in 1998 with the addition of Rob Mairs, showed their enduring commitment to musical innovation. The band’s legacy lives on in their recordings and in the paths they helped forge for future generations of Scottish musicians. Sadly, the band has recently lost two members – Des Coffield in 2023 and Lindsay Scott (grandson of traditional Border singer Willie Scott) in early 2024.

The band are delighted to come back together again with the help of two new members, Nicola Coffield (the daughter of Des Coffield) and the fine guitarist and vocalist Kenny Robertson to celebrate Rutherglen 900 with a concert in the Town Hall.

The band will appear along with support from Raging Twilight.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

This isn’t a video – it’s the real deal!

Take your seats for LIVE!  A sparkling stage performance by Artie, co-founder of The Singing Kettle. This lively family show is full of musical numbers, audience interaction, and on-stage surprises – perfect for little ones taking their first trip to the theatre. Kids join in every step of the way – some even help on stage!

With clues from the original Kettles it’s a standing ovation in the making for this wonderful LIVE show!

“Spout! Handle! Lid of Metal!”

Dress up in something sparkly – it’s showtime.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £12.00 / £11.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Launching in August, Low Parks Museum will offer a varied programme of afternoon entertainment each month with its Music in the Museum programme.

Delight in hearing the eighteenth-century Assembly Room filled with music to suit a wide variety of tastes, courtesy of a selection of top-class musicians from across Scotland. Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 2pm for an engaging opportunity to enjoy quality live music in the afternoon.

13/08/2026 The Haver String Quartet

A genre defying string quartet comprising of four friends on a musical adventure! 

www.haverquartet.com

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/haver-quartet/

10/09/2026 The Silver Keys 

An eclectic multi-national clarinet quartet based in Scotland, passionate about bringing chamber music to audiences of all kinds.

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/the-silver-keys/

08/10/2026 Trio Brio

A classical guitar ensemble formed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where all three members are currently studying. They share a strong interest in making music together, as well as a passion for exploring the guitar’s chamber repertoire.

12/11/2026 Troppos Ensemble (multi-instrumentalist group)

Troppos plays music that wants to be danced to, presenting audiences with passion packed programmes featuring the sounds of Spain and Latin America.

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/troppos/

Tickets for Music in the Museum events are available to book online.

Cost: £8.50 / £7.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)