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Family Day: Strike up the band!

Come on down to Bridgeton Bus Garage on Sunday, July 30 for a BIG day with BIG sound.

The Michael Brawley Big Band return by huge popular demand for their third Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family & Community Day, this time extending to two one-hour sets and featuring singer Sonja Smith, writes Ed Bonner.

Performing solely to raise money for well-meaning and worthy causes, the band has donated more than £50,000 to charity.

Trumpet player Gary Mitchell, said: “The big band sound is spectacular. You can’t beat live music.

“Our set will feature funk and soul hits as well as big band classics. There will be plenty to dance to. We’re looking forward to raising the roof.”

Musical buses … band members Olivia Calder and Gary Mitchell at Bridgeton Garage
Musical buses … band members Olivia Calder and Gary Mitchell at Bridgeton Garage

Family Day is from 11am to 4.30pm, with the band performing 12 noon-1pm and 2pm-3pm.Other attractions include 

Star Wars Imperial Scottish Garrison, Paint-a-Bus, military and emergency services displays, Unwanted Scooter Club, veteran cycles, face painting and model buses.

Free bus service to city centre and Kelvingrove Museum, where GVVT has an exhibition.

Admission: adult £5, senior £3, family £12. Book online or pay at the door (cards accepted).

More details on our website – we hope you can join us for a great day!