Unit 23 skatepark is the largest indoor skate park in the Uk and has been open since 2002. This post will be a dedication to it. Even though they dont specialise in music it does cater for bands when it can, and the gigs are entertaining and spacious (unlike other venues "cough deadbeats cough").
At 56,000 sq-ft we have ramps spread over 3 halls, that are designed to suit everyone and every skill level, including a massive replica of the legendary little devil bowl, The Uk's largest foam pit and a huge outdoor 3 and a half acre dirt jump / trails area.
As i said Skating is obviously its top priority but it does hold gigs, particularly in conjunction with "Y sort" it. The Pulse provides a wide variety of free activities for 12 – 18 year olds throughout West Dunbartonshire. The skatepark os one of the venues that work with the pulse and usually tickets are free (although limited in number) so effectively this gives young people in the community to attend a free gig (keep them on the straight and narrow perhaps?) Some of the bands that have played in pulse gigs at the unit are playDEAD, Rarebreed(:3), Kazbah, Mellifluous, This ship is sinking and Closed off comedown.
They also provide workshops for different types of activities. They have a street dance workshop (i sat in for one of the classes and dam that shit is hard!)a yoga class and a music workshop with DJ Alex Laurenson. Its honest to god refreshing to know young people can go somewhere like this to learn some really cool things and chill out with friends for free (again helping them on the straight and narrow).
when i was younger it was my regular hangout and it was a really cool place to be, not just for music lovers, they cater for much more than that and they do a huge service for the community. Even though for gigs, deadbeat studios and the burgh hall take most of the share, the skatepark gig are honestly of much higher quality.
Its spacious, cheap, and better sound quality and the staff are really nice and engaging.
If your in the local area and you haven't already check unit 23 out. I COMMAND IT!
nahh am kiddin, but you really should :3
http://unit23skatepark.co.uk/
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