The Garage (formerly known as The Mayfair) is a music venue and

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in Glasgow, Scotland. The club was founded by Donald C MacLeod, a veteran within Scotland's live music scene. It is Scotland's largest nightclub, opening its doors in 1994. The main hall was the first Locarno ballroom in the UK, although it has since been remodelled by the addition of an extension to the

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level. The Garage is made up of various rooms which play different genres of music which are all accessed under one roof. The Main Hall, the biggest room, plays chart and remixes, G2 plays RnB hits, Desperados bar plays cheesy and nostalgia while the final room The Attic plays indie and rock. As a gig venue, it is primarily known as a stepping-stone for bands which are attempting to make their way to the top, which was very similar to the

O2 ABC Glasgow The O2 ABC was a nightclub and music venue on Sauchiehall Street, in the centre of Glasgow. The building was constructed in 1875, renovated many times in its lifetime and also largely rebuilt in the 1920s. The building was used for numerous f ...

, which closed in 2018 due to a fire. The Garage has hosted Prince, Biffy Clyro, One Direction, Kasabian and Marilyn Manson. They have also hosted comedy nights and ICW wrestling matches. The venue is owned by Holdfast Entertainment LTD who also own Cathouse Rock Club, situated in Glasgow city centre.

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Official website - Hold Fast Entertainment (Head Office)
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