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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Band pens response to Hollywood using Glasgow as an 'every city'
Now, with Glasgow being transformed into New York to accommodate filming for the latest movie in the Spider-Man franchise, The Tenementals have felt it the perfect occasion to reemphasize the central message of their song 'Post Production'. One of the nine tracks to feature on Glasgow: A History (Vol. I of VI), the song responds to both Glasgow's status as a post-industrial city and to how the city is increasingly used as an 'everycity' in film production. READ MORE: I'm fed up – what's the point in Spider-Man taking over Glasgow? "As is well established, in the last few years, Glasgow has stood in for Gotham City in Batgirl and Batman, and the city has also been utilised to represent numerous other locations, including in The House of Mirth, World War Z, Baar Baar Dekho and Indiana Jones 5. Govan Graving Docks even became a First World War trench in 1917. "We had to keep updating the lyrics for Post Production when we sang it live to keep up with the latest Hollywood film being shot here. When we recorded it in 2023, we sneaked in a line about Indian Jones 5 being shot here because it had just been shot here. If we were recording it now, Spider-Man would have to get a mention." The Tenementals use music to explore the radical history of Glasgow (Image: Holger Mohaupt) The Marvel movie, set for release next year, has been filmed in several parts of the city, including Blythswood Street, Pitt Street, Wellington Street, and Bothwell Street. US flags and banners have been draped on the sides of buildings, and Big Apple-style street furniture have lined the Glasgow streets alongside New York Police Department cars, buses, and now-iconic yellow taxis. Prof Archibald added: "Spiderman has dominated the city centre as crowds gather to catch a glimpse of the Marvel man moving magically through the city. And these stories feature large in newspaper and social media reports. "Of course, cinema is transnational, and on one hand, these films make an exciting and interesting addition to the city. In constructing a sense of the city in what we might call the 'Glasgow imaginary', the danger is that these transnational productions function as a stand in for local productions. Large crowds of onlookers have gathered in Glasgow to watch the filming of the new Spider-Man movie (Image: Colin Mearns/The Herald) "Where are the local films being made by local filmmakers that are being screened in the GFT or Cineworld? Why is it that when cinema features in newspapers it's about the city as a setting for other stories other than our own? "Post Production's lyrics deal with the impact of the erasure of an actually existing Glasgow through this process. "It's not about being narrow-minded or seemingly parochial. It's about the need to have a rich and diverse film culture where people who live here make films about our concerns, our dreams, our hopes, our fears, again, in all their rich diversity. That's what a film culture worthy of a name would be developing. "Film policy is caught between the tension of developing a Scottish cinema and developing filmmaking in Scotland. A policy which leans towards the city standing in for various other locations favours the latter; however, the stress must surely be on developing the former." A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council responded: 'While Glasgow's ability to attract major productions to the city speaks volumes and brings a welcome economic boost, it should be understood that the majority of productions filming here are the steady stream of UK-based TV dramas and local TV content shooting throughout the year, and these employ crews that are almost entirely local. These productions provide the best training and employment opportunities for those locally-based people working in the sector, which has continued to develop in recent years.' A Screen Scotland spokesperson said: 'As we provide a confidential locations service to Film & TV productions looking to film in Scotland we can't unfortunately comment on discussions about specific productions until or unless we're able to. 'That said, Scotland's competitive Film & TV funds, world-renowned talent, crews, facilities and locations and the UK's attractive tax breaks continue to drive strong international interest in Scotland as a filming destination."
The National
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Paisley 'gig for Gaza' raises £3000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Artists like folk singer Iona Fyfe, Glasgow-based rockers The Tenementals, and the Best Jazz Vocalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards, Kitti, were among those who attended the fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) at the Bungalow Bar on Monday. The Gig for Gaza, organised by Paisley4palestine, helped to raise more than £3000 for the charity that offers medical services in the West Bank and in Gaza, along with advocating for Palestinians' rights to health and dignity. READ MORE: Labour refuse to say if ministers will accept Israeli government's summit invite Punk/rap group Aidan and the Outkkasts kicked off the show with a 'blistering performance', meanwhile, SHOUT! And Alexx Munro had the Bungalow Bar 'jumping', according to one of the event's organisers, John Kelly. Howlin' Radio provided some classic rock while special guest 'Replacement Kneecap,' aka Paisley's own Tannahill Makar, delivered a 'strong' spoken word performance where they spoke about the role of Zionism in the attacks on Gaza and on the West Bank. (Image: Paisley4palestine) Clydebank singer/songwriter Eddie Reid also performed before The Tenementals finished off the evening with 'radical sounds and tales of resistance'. Kelly said that all the artists and The Bungalow gave their time for free to help with the event, which he said he was 'eternally grateful' for. (Image: Paisley4palestine) He added that the money raised for MAP will go towards aid which is 'badly needed as the Israelis continue their relentless assault on the civilian population of Gaza, at the same time as they pursue a colonial settler project in the West Bank'.
The National
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Del Amitri member among musicians to celebrate Glasgow hall
Keyboard player Andy Alston, who has also played in a host of other bands, including pop band Orange Juice, has organised a day of celebration for the Woodside Halls in Maryhill, Glasgow. The community hall will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a day of live music, dance, theatre, a reggae disco, and even a raffle, all under the building's historic roof on Friday, May 2. The night is curated by Alston to not only honour the rich heritage of one of Glasgow's most notable community buildings, but also reignite local pride and connection around it. READ MORE: 'Amazing' historic 300-year-old silver coin found by amateur historian Alston, who has lived in the West End of the city since 1990, said he had never been in the hall despite having walked past it many times. However, when he was invited into the hall by the local community ahead of the event, Alston said he was taken aback at how amazing it was. He said: 'A lot of these places are maybe redeveloped with student flats or discos or something like that, but it's an amazing space, that's original and really well preserved.' (Image: Google) He added: 'It's almost like a Christmas present or something you've never seen the inside of before, and then you're like 'wow'. 'Then you think oh, we could use it for other events, as spaces like this are important.' Funds from the event will go towards the Woodside Community Fridge Project, which helps provide food for those in need. Alongside Alston, there will be live performances from the Garden of Earthly Delights along with the Glasgow-based rock band The Tenementals, who are a group of academics, artists, and musicians who tell the city's radical history and untold stories through song. Singer and founder of The Tenementals, David Archibald, hailed community halls' impact on Scottish communities across the country as he said they provide a vital space for cultural activities. He said: 'The Tenementals are more than happy to play at Woodside Hall's 100th birthday bash. 'Community halls play a vital role in providing spaces for cultural and critical activity, whether that be children's playgroups, community organising, discussion and debate, or musical events of all sorts – the recent Conterflows festival was hosted by the venue and by all accounts was a great success. 'Community halls are spaces of possibility which open doors to different futures. In working-class areas, they are vital.' The chief executive of the Community Central Hall, a community trust which is responsible for the operation of the building, said: 'As a community organisation we managed to re-open this historic venue after the pandemic and are working hard to give this lovely space the care and love it deserves after 100 years of service not only to our community, but also the wider city of Glasgow. 'We have an ambitious plan for the future, and this event marks a great occasion.' Tickets are available for £10 and £7 for concessions, and doors will open at 6:30pm with live performances starting at 7:00pm.
The National
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Mick Lynch to join Scottish rock band at Edinburgh show
Glasgow's The Tenementals, a group of academics, artists, and musicians who tell the city's radical history and untold stories through song, will be joined by special guests at their Portobello Town Hall gig on May 3. Mick Lynch, former Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), will deliver May Day Greetings, which will mark International Workers' Day. Lynch, who received extensive attention whilst leading the RMT in a series of strikes in 2022-23, appeared alongside The Tenementals at The Revelator Wall of Death in the former Barclay Curle shipyard in March 2023. READ MORE: Scottish refugee charity hits out at Glasgow's call for asylum seeker pause The former union leader was keen on the Glasgow band playing one of their songs, which references the famous figurehead of the Clyde shipyard workers, Jimmy Reid. Gladman, who will feature in the forthcoming BBC Scotland sketch show Good for Her, will also appear on the evening alongside Scottish Poetry Library Young Makar, Leah Sinforiani. Singer and founder of The Tenementals, David Archibald, said he is 'delighted' that Lynch will be joining them to deliver the speech. 'When we performed alongside Mick Lynch in The Revelator Wall of Death, it was an unforgettable event,' he said. (Image: The Tenementals) 'We had only played two gigs previously when Stephen Skrynka, who had built the wall of death with a group of volunteers, approached us about appearing alongside Mick in The Revelator. 'He was keen on us singing 'Universal Alienation (We're Not Rats)', a song which references Jimmy Reid, the trade unionist famous for being the figurehead of the Clyde shipyard workers when they organised the world-famous work in on the yards in 1971. 'We were honoured and delighted to do so. The Revelator is relatively small, so we had to keep secret the fact that Mick was appearing, but there was an extraordinary buzz about the place when it dawned on the attendees who was going to be speaking. It was, in anyone's book, a special night. 'After the event, we kept in touch and explored future collaborations.' Archibald, who is also a professor of political cinema at the University of Glasgow, added: 'We are delighted now that Mick will deliver May Day Greetings to our event. It promises to be another extraordinary event.' The National previously told how the band is best described as Leonard Cohen meets The Clash, and that the eight-piece aims to breathe fresh life into the city's past. The Tenementals aim to retell Glasgow's 'radical history' through punchy riffs and self-proclaimed 'banging' lyrics. The band's back catalogue includes songs about the statue on the Clyde dedicated to the people who fought in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, the 1820 radical republic uprisings, and the famous trade union activist Jim Reid, and a plethora of some of the most important working-class stories from the city. Click here for tickets and more information for the show on May 3.
