October 2019 - Page 8 of 12 - The Glasgow Guardian



The ballad of Liam and Noel: will the feud truly ‘Live Forever’?

19th October 2019

Callum Sneddon Writer It’s the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, and the warring brothers have both just released new music. But how do these new songs differentiate from their Britpop belters of yester-year? A quarter of a century on from Oasis’ beloved debut album Definitely Maybe, and music’s favourite sibling rivalry shows no signs of ...


The Great Western Festival Q&A

19th October 2019

Chloe WaterhouseDeputy Culture Editor – Music A brand-spanking-new music and arts festival right on our campus doorstep. You have probably witnessed the distinctive marketing posters on campus advertising Glasgow’s first ever Great Western Festival, an event taking place on the doorstep of our uni gaffs and local haunts. It has been branded as a unique ...


Tennent’s goes green with £14m investment in eco-friendly initiatives

19th October 2019

Benjamin Coulson Writer The aim to become carbon neutral by 2025 sets Tennent’s ahead of the Scottish government by 20 years. Scottish brewing giant Tennent’s has announced plans to invest over £14m in its bid to increase its contribution against climate change. The brewing firm’s investment comes with the pledge to remove single use plastic ...


Newly-formed Glasgow University Arms Divestment Coalition releases demands

18th October 2019

Sam DoakInvestigations Editor Following an investigation published by The Glasgow Guardian revealing the extent of the University’s stake in arms investment, a coalition has been set up by six University societies to protest for full divestment. A number of student societies and advocacy groups have formed a coalition to campaign for the University of Glasgow’s ...


How to report sexual violence and where to find help

18th October 2019

Bethany WoodheadEditor-in-Chief Following our most recent investigation and editorial, Bethany Woodhead provides a summary of the resources available to guide you through the reporting process and where to find advice and support. Making a report to the University Senate:The University’s “Report and Support” tool is a user-friendly form which you can use to report instances ...


Review: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Season Opener – Strauss and Mahler

17th October 2019

Charles PringWriter Cue rapturous applause as Thomas Søndergård leads his orchestra through the first RSNO spectacle of the new season. A lively atmosphere permeates the foyer of Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, all abuzz with the usual hustle and bustle of an opening night. Once both the orchestra and the audience have found their seats, we ...


SRC Hustings – what you missed and what you need to know in the final hours

17th October 2019

Bethany Woodhead, Tara Gandhi and Inanna TribukaitEditors-in-Chief and Deputy Investigations Editor The SRC Autumn Elections close at 5pm today, on Thursday 17 October. Here’s what went down at the hustings, as well as the links you need to find candidate manifestos and where you can vote. The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) hosted their “2019 Autumn ...


Review: The Psychedelic Furs @ The O2 Academy

17th October 2019

Fred BruceWriter Writer Fred Bruce reviews the new-wave icons as they take on Glasgow. Despite not releasing a studio record in nearly three decades, The Psychedelic Furs have been consistently touring for the majority of the new millennium. While the London-borne new wave band has seen numerous iterations since first appearing on the scene at ...


Glasgow City prepare to take on Brøndby IF

16th October 2019

Max KellyTravel Editor Scott Booth’s side look to make history against the Danish champions. Glasgow City FC face reigning Danish champions Brøndby IF in the last 16 of the 2019-20 Women’s Champions League this evening. They come into the tie in good form, after head coach Scott Booth described his side as “different class” following ...


Review: whenyoung at King Tut’s

16th October 2019

Imogen HayWriter whenyoung are adopted as honorary Glaswegians at this jam-packed Tut’s gig. After missing whenyoung’s set at TRNSMT this year, I was keen to catch them at King Tuts, ready for a night in what always feels like the epicentre of the Glasgow band scene. Abbie Ozard, who’s supporting the band on their current ...