Calum bowie // barrowland ballroom, glasgow
Calum Bowie turned the Barrowland into a night everyone will be talking about for years
⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)
CALUM BOWIE PERFORMING AT GLASGOW’S BARROWLAND BALLROOM
PHOTOCREDIT - CHLOE MCLELLAND
Calum Bowie's performance at the Barrowland Ballroom on December 5th was unforgettable for fans who have followed him from his local shows to the big stage. There was a natural excitement as soon as everyone had stepped inside, it was a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and the kind of energy that only a sold-out Barras could create. His songs were already being sung by fans, and the mood suggested that this would be an unforgettable night.
The reaction was huge when Calum came to the stage. It was obvious from the first song that the evening would be a complete singalong, and the noise of the crowd seemed to boost him as much as the room itself. The depth of his fan base's loyalty to his music was demonstrated by the excited voices shouting back the words of even his most recent songs, which were not yet hits.
Calum effortlessly moved between energetic, upbeat songs and slower, softer ones throughout the performance. His ability to balance the emotion and voice of a packed arena was shown by the way the floor of the Barrowlands vibrated under the weight of the crowd's excitement, only for the room to settle down during quieter songs. As the crowd sang along, sometimes louder than he did, fans noticed how his responses matched their own which was genuine happiness and amazement.
A highlight came near the end when Calum gave a brief speech about his dream of headlining the Barrowlands, which was one of the most memorable moments. The concert seemed both successful and personal because of the obvious energy in the crowd, which continued throughout the final songs.
Fans were buzzing with excitement, for those in the crowd it was more than just another performance, it was an important night where Calum Bowie showed how to sell out one of Scotland's most famous venues while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. From start to finish, it was a night fans will remember for years, a perfect blend of energy, emotion, and raw talent that confirmed Calum Bowie’s rise as one of Scotland’s most exciting artists.
REVIEW & PHOTOS BY CHLOE MCLELLAND
