GLASGOW arts and events venue SWG3 is tonight celebrating an increase in its capacity from 1,500 to more than 2,500 by hosting singer Candi Staton.
The Grammy-nominated artist, best known for hits including ‘You Got the Love’ and ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, will perform in “the Galvanizers”, a 6,000 sq ft space with a shed-style roof and exposed brick walls. The increase in SWG3’s capacity results from a major redevelopment backed by a six-figure funding package from banking group Santander.
The redevelopment of SWG3, at Eastvale Place in the west end of Glasgow, has also created more space for a reception area, a box office, and a large cafe bar and roof terrace.
SWG3 was bought in 2005 by entrepreneur Andrew Fleming-Brown, and developed in a similar style to facilities he had been involved with in New York.
Andrew Mickel, director at SWG3, said: “Since purchasing the building in a derelict state more than a decade ago, the vision has always been to create a thriving creative and cultural campus in Glasgow with everything under one roof: a place to see art, to listen to live music, and to enjoy good food.
“Thanks to the recent funding from Santander, we’ve been able to expand and elevate the building, so it caters to all of this and more. The opening marks a significant milestone for SWG3, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone down for what is set to be quite a show.”
Len Marsh, business relationship director at Santander, praised SWG3’s uniqueness, and said: “We are excited to see the new venue being used this weekend and expect an exceptional turnout.”
SWG3 recently hosted Scottish graffiti festival Yardworks. Entrepreneurial Scotland staged its annual awards dinner at the venue last year.
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