Media tuned in to innovative music project

MICHAEL PRINGLE

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A groundbreaking music project in Coatbridge has been attracting international media interest because of its setup.

50rpm, based at the Georgian Hotel in Blairhill, attracts dozens of musical acts to perform gigs in the area every year.

The not-for-profit community music project 50rpm was founded in 2019 and is somewhat unique in its organisation.

It has 50 members who each pay an annual membership fee which provides entry to all 50rpm shows.

Over the last few years, members have been treated to gigs by artists including Tom Robinson, Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), JJ Gilmour, My Darling Clementine, Richard Jobson (The Skids), Wreckless Eric, John Bramwell (I Am Kloot), Martin Metcalfe (Goodbye Mr MacKenzie), Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South), and Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze).

As the collective has an advance budget they are able to book and pay artists without worrying about public ticket sale numbers, however, tickets sold to the public help to boost 50rpm funds.