Musicians Midge Ure and Jim Kerr have publicly supported a proposal to establish Scotland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame within the former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building in Glasgow. The initiative is being spearheaded by a group called ScotsRock.
The CCA has faced significant challenges in recent years. The venue was initially forced to close in 2018 following a fire that damaged the nearby Glasgow School of Art. More recently, the CCA shut its doors in January of this year when the organization operating it went into liquidation, resulting in job losses.
Creative Scotland, which owns the building, has stated that the property is being maintained while the insolvency process is ongoing. The organization intends to launch a formal process soon to solicit expressions of interest for leasing or purchasing the building.
ScotsRock is among the parties that have publicly declared their interest. They envision the space as a museum dedicated to Scottish rock and roll history. Separately, a collective of theatre and dance companies, including Vanishing Point, Groupwork, Shotput, and Superfan, have also expressed interest in using the venue as a rehearsal and performance space, aiming to foster international collaboration.
Creative Scotland has emphasized that no decisions have been made regarding the building's future or any specific proposals. However, they welcome expressions of interest, particularly from cultural organizations or those intending to use the venue for cultural purposes. The fact that Creative Scotland had previously offered the former occupants an annual sum of £1.28 million may suggest a potential for the building to be retained as a cultural hub, similar to the original Third Eye Centre.