Shakespears Sister
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£82.50 (VIP), £52.25, £41.25, £36.85 (Includes booking fee)£36.85 to £82.50
- Dates and times
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8th Nov 2019
7:30PM - 10:30PM
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Shakespears Sister are Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit.
In 1989 and 1992 respectively they achieved two Top 10 albums, ‘Sacred Heart’ and ‘Hormonally Yours’.
They sold over 1 million albums in the UK and ‘Hormonally Yours’ was a hit around the world In 1992 their single ‘Stay’ was Number One in the UK for eight weeks and Top 5 in the US Their other Top 10 hits include ‘You’re History’ and ‘I Don’t Care’.
The video for ‘Stay’ was directed by award winning director Sophie Muller. Sophie went on to direct videos for Coldplay, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Maroon 5, No Doubt, Annie Lennox, Blur and more.
Shakespears Sister were nominated for Brit awards in 1990, 1991 and 1992. In 1992 they were awarded a Brit for ‘Stay’ which won Best Video.
Most impressively, in 1993 ‘Hormonally Yours’ won the Ivor Novello Award for “Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection”
2019 is the 30 Year Anniversary of their first hit single ‘’You’re History’.
Following a famous fall out in 1993, Siobhan and Marcella were reunited in 2018 and decided to write some music together for the first time in over 25 years.
The result is a new single “All The Queen’s Horses”, “Singles Party” album featuring all the band’s singles (plus 2 new tracks) and a UK tour this November
The new tracks are produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire) and features members of The Bad Seeds.
The creative team include Sophie Muller (video), Kate Garner of Haysi Fantayzee fame (photos) and Kim Bowen the original Blitz Kid (stylist).
Originally signed and A+R’d by Pete Tong at London Records, the new material will once more be released by London who have recently reformed as an Independent label following the acquisition of the catalogue by the Because Group (home of Christine and The Queens). This single marks the first new signing for the label in its new guise.
Concert Support - Delena
Booking Information
A 10% booking fee is included in the ticket price, as advertised. At check-out this fee will be shown separately for receipt purposes and to ensure the face value of your ticket is correct. Prices are subject to change. Prices may vary on the night of a show.
Dispatch Charges
E-tickets - Free of charge
Fulfilment Fee - £1.95
Transaction Charges apply as follows
- Online up to £1.50
- Phone up to £1.75
- Counter/ In Person: Free
Tickets Booking Line:
0141 353 8000.
Lines open Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Please check opening hours over any Bank Holiday period.
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Accessible toilets
There are several accessible toilets in this venue. For more information on the location and features of these toilets, please use the AccessAble guide.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the venue, but please be aware that noise levels can be high during some events. At the time of booking please let our Box Office Team know if an assistance dog will be accompanying you to the venue, or email the Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk
Hearing loop
The stalls of the Main Hall and New Hall are equipped with induction loop systems, but operation is dependent on each individual event or performance, so provision can vary. Headsets can be supplied during your visit. For more information about the availability of induction loop systems at the venue please email our Venue Team: GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair access is from the Killermont Street entrance (North Entrance) only. From this entrance, there is Lift access to all levels.
Each performance space has designated seating for wheelchairs and a companion is welcome to sit with you. Please contact our box office team for more information at box_office_enquiries@glasgowlife.org.uk
Wheelchairs are available on request. For use of a venue wheelchair, please call in advance, ask at the reception desk or email our Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk
Baby changing
There are baby changing facilities in the café toilets and exhibition corridor toilets (next to the Box Office)
Baby feeding
Breastfeeding is welcome at the venue.
Cafe or restaurant
Full table service is not available, food or drinks are ordered from the service counter. However, food and drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed. No chairs are permanently fixed. Some chairs have armrests.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are hand held and wall mounted. Menus are not available in Braille. Menus are not available in large print. Picture menus are not available.
Café Opening hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday. The café also will be open for events to ticketholders only. For more information contact our Venue Team at GRCHVM@glasgowlife.org.uk
Parking
There is no on-site parking but there are nearby car parks:
Concert Square Car Park - visit their website
Buchanan Galleries Car Park - visit their website
Please note Buchanan Galleries close at 9pm.
Meter Street parking is also available. Read parking information on Glasgow City Council's website
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
Yes, there is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.
Location Map
With many different rooms and breakout areas available, the complex can accommodate meetings and conferences from 12 - 2000 delegates. Visit the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's venue hire web page to find out more.