Workshop– Making a scene: how DIY gigs happen (and other stuff too)
Boosterhooch by Celine Antal
Date: 10 Feb 2026, 18.00–20.00
Location: Glasgow Autonomous Space, Unit 9, Hollybrook Place, Glasgow, G42 7HB
This workshop is for anyone interested in organising gigs or events, or in releasing music and zines, no previous experience required. Drawing on their deep roots in Glasgow’s DIY scene, Han and Joel will introduce the practical steps involved in putting on shows: how to book a venue, find acts, ask the right questions, promote your event, and what to look out for when working with artists.
They’ll also share their experience releasing music and zines through GLARC and Events Research Programme, as well as their involvement in setting up the Communal Leisure listings platform, developing a DIY ticketing system, and starting to investigate forming a workers’ co-op. Their collaborative approach offers a useful starting point for anyone wanting to get involved in the practical, community-focused side of music organising.
Please email music.space.projects@gmail.com with any questions. Participants travel costs will be reimbursed once your place is confirmed.
Venue Information (Glasgow Autonomous Space)
We have a warm, bright, cosy ground floor space split into two main rooms, the larger of which has a double door opening onto the secure car park and a carpeted mezzanine space with a library. We have an accessible toilet, kitchen and plenty of chairs and tables. This is a space for gathering to cook and eat community meals, organise, fundraise, make banners, host workshops, hold meetings, watch films and build power to resist oppression together.