Givin it Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

19/06/2026

We are very excited to announce we will be running guitar, bass, keyboard and singing courses over the summer holidays for young people aged 8 -18! These are open to young people from all over Glasgow to come and learn a new instrument!

All the money we raise from these classes will go directly towards our ongoing music activity in the Gorbals, Glasgow. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to sign up!

https://www.givinitlaldie.org.uk/book-online

18/06/2026

The first in our series of Summer Sessions for adults is ⟢ Songwriting for Beginners ⟣ with Carol Laula and Mima Merrow (AKA our very own Clare McBrien.)

This 2 hour session is the perfect opportunity to learn to craft your own tune in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous experience is required.

📅 Wednesday July 22, 6.30 - 8.30pm
📍 1 Errol Gardens, G5 0RA
🎟️ £20 donation (plus booking fee.) Book your place via the eventbrite - link in comments.

17/06/2026

How cute are these plectrums one of our participants had made for us?!?

15/06/2026

10/06/2026

Strum for Life getting warmed up for Scotland's long awaited and 🤞triumphant🤞 return to the World Cup! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽

Unfortunately all the footage we captured featuring bicycle kicks and cruyff turns was somehow lost.

08/06/2026

Have you always wanted to try the acoustic guitar? Do you live in the Gorbals? We're running a FREE taster session on July 13th. Let us know if you'd like to come along and find out if you would be interested in taking part in a future beginners course with Givin' it Laldie. Fill in the form at the bitly link or via our linktree in bio. Deadline is June 25th.

08/06/2026

📢 Reminder - There are no adult music sessions in 1 Errol Gardens this Wednesday 10th. 📢

04/06/2026

Head to the piazza at 1.50 pm THIS Saturday at the Gorbals Fair for some top tunes from TuneRoom!
These incredible young people have been working together to learn how to play all kinds of instruments in bands, and this will be their very first live performance for others. We can't wait!

03/06/2026

Members of the Sing for Life crew will be singing at 12.30 pm at the Piazza Stage, THIS Saturday at the Big Gorbals Fair! Head along for some joyful songs!