South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Hosted by Gavin Paterson.

Join us for an afternoon of live music as our Open Stage invites anyone with a song or a tune to share to step into the spotlight. Hosted by the ever-popular radio presenter and performer Gavin Paterson, the session promises a warm welcome for performers of all styles and abilities.

Whether you’re an aspiring folk star or simply fancy giving us a tune, the stage is yours. A full P.A. system will be in place - just bring along your voice and instrument of choice (voice optional!).

To book a slot in advance, please contact the Town Hall on 0141 613 5700. Otherwise, feel free to turn up on the day and speak to Gavin.

Cost: Free admission

 

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)

 

And many more songs written by Adam McNaughtan.

Adam McNaughtan was a school teacher at Rutherglen Academy but he was also a very well established writer and performer of folk songs. Following the departure of Norman Buchan, Adam took over the running of the famous Rutherglen Academy Ballads Club.

As well as being an extremely skilled song writer, Adam had a great, booming singing voice. As such, he appeared at Folk Clubs and Festivals throughout Scotland.

He had a wicked sense of humour and this is often displayed in his song writing. However, he also had a very serious side and politics often crept in to his writing.

His song titles included the following:
The Jeely Piece Song, The Glasgow that I used to know, The Yellow on the Broom, They're Pulling Doon the Building Next to Oors, Erchie Cathcart, The Dear Green Place, Thomas Muir of Huntershill, Oor Hamlet

Sadly, Adam passed away only last year (2025) and we hope this show will be a suitable tribute to such a great man who will be greatly missed around the folk scene.

Performing his songs will be two ex-Rutherglen Academy pupils who have both firmly established themselves on the Scottish Folk Scene plus elsewhere throughout the world. The brothers, Fraser and Ian Bruce, sang as a duo during the 1980s recording three albums during that time as ‘Mrs Bruce's Boys’, although that wasn’t their stage name, it was more a nickname created by their fans as Mrs Bruce, their mother, often travelled with the boys and established herself as quite a character.

Ian Bruce established himself as one of Scotland's finest solo artistes following the decision in 1986 to terminate the duo. Ian has recorded more than 30 Albums with Fraser lagging well behind with only 8 to his name.

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

Cost: £6.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Join us at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a special screening of Landship, a gripping World War One thriller inspired by the true story of the British F41 tank crew during the Battle of Passchendaele. 

Officially selected for the 2026 Raindance Film Festival, the film tells a powerful story of courage, survival and sacrifice. 

Following the screening, actor Jack Sherlock will host an exclusive Q&A, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film and answering audience questions.

Age rated: 15

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

Cost: £8.00 (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)