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Popular English rock band announce show in Glasgow

Popular English rock band announce show in Glasgow

Glasgow Times13 hours ago
The Charlatans will take to the stage at the Barrowland Ballroom in the city's East End on December 12.
Tickets for the gig will be available for pre-sale from 10am on July 17 and general sale from 10am on July 18.
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JUST ANNOUNCED🚨» The Charlatans@TheBarrowlands | 12th December 2025
MORE INFO ⇾ https://t.co/k5EN08NSad pic.twitter.com/zQzsdgN43G — Gigs in Scotland (@gigsinscotland) July 14, 2025
The announcement comes as the English rockers prepare to release a new album titled We Are Love on October 31.
For further information, visit Gigs in Scotland's website HERE.
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