Kelvingrove Bandstand

Radio Clyde launched the first official annual free Kelvingrove Music Festival in 1978 headed by Festival Director John MacCalman, the aim was to provide a platform for local bands and musicians to play original material to a large outdoor audience, these bands were carefully selected as a representative of some of the best bands from the west of Scotland. The concerts were free to the public and the public responded by turning up in their thousands every year, the events were also recorded to be broadcast on Radio Clyde at a later date. We have put together a selection of photos with a couple of videos and information on the festivals and concerts held in the bandstand over the years, This page not only celebrates the fantastic memories of Kelvingrove, it also documents a special period in the bandstand’s history, to let younger generations see what was achieved and enjoyed here long before it’s 2.1 million pound refurbishment in 2014. A special thanks from all of us to - Radio Clyde, Tom Russell, Jammy Music and of course Mr John MacCalman for all of the support you gave to the musicians, music fans and The Bandstand over the years.

The Dolphins

Chou Pahrot

Glasgow

John MacCalman

The Dolphins

The Force

The Zones

Scheme

Kelvingrove Documentary 2014

The One O'clock Gang

Woza - Keyboard player Ricky Ross went on to form Deacon Blue.

Woza

H2O - Ross Alcock

Blind Allez (Phobia)

Glasgow

The David Forbes Band playing their own night time gig at Kelvingrove in 1984.

Below… The Dolphins amazing night time gig from July 15th 1983 which attracted 4000 fans. It was the first ever night time concert ever held in the bandstand. The concert was an outstanding success and a massive achievement for a local unsigned band, The video is the news report from that day before the concert including an interview with the band’s lead singer and songwriter Cammy Forbes with Louise Batchelor.