Scots music acts including Amy MacDonald, The Fratellis, Mogwai and Franz Ferdinand are set to star in a new BBC documentary celebrating the heritage of Glasgow's beloved Barrowland Ballroom.
The Barrowland Roar, screening on New Year's Day on BBC Alba, sees countless Scottish icons recount their memories of the east end venue, a favourite of acts the world over. Presented by Isle of Lewis musician Iain "Spanish" MacKay ahead of his first show at the venue, the documentary sees him get advice on putting on a good show from the likes of Del Amitri, Dylan John Thomas, Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr and even Smiths legend Johnny Marr.
He also speaks to the staff that keep the iconic building ticking over, from manager Tom Joyes and owner Anne Dick to doorman Willie Thomson, who has the Barrowlands' world-famous sign tattooed on his body. In between, he roadies for the likes of the Fratellis and learns more about the ballroom's storied history.
