The team behind Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom have led tributes to a "true legend of the Scottish music industry."
Barbara Spackman, 63, who was the director of independent ticket agency Ticket Scotland, sadly lost her battle with cancer last week.
They've said they'll miss her and her "perpetual smile" and joined the company in paying their respects.
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In a heartfelt tribute, they said: "Barbara (Babs) was very much part of the Barrowland Ballroom's extended musical family.
"Always fun to be around and her contribution to the Scottish music scene was that of quiet legend.
"We will miss her and her perpetual smile.
"Our thoughts are with Tickets Scotland, her family and the many who loved her."
Ticket Scotland posted the announcement of her death yesterday, they said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share that Barbara passed away on Saturday 22nd November after a short but incredibly brave battle with cancer.
"For nearly 30 years, Barbara was the heart and soul of Tickets Scotland. We know first-hand the impact Barbara had on everyone she met – customers, bands, promoters, colleagues and friends.
"She was a true one-off and completely irreplaceable.
"There are no words big enough to describe how important Barbara was to us all. We will miss her more than we can ever say.
"There will be a cremation service for Barbara at Falkirk crematorium on the 10th of December 2025 at 12.15pm — all are welcome to attend (link below).
"Barbara’s family would also like me to share that they will be arranging a celebration of Barbara's life with a memorial held in Glasgow — venue to be confirmed — on the 13th of April 2026
"All of us at Tickets Scotland send our love and deepest condolences to Barbara’s family and friends at this heartbreaking time.
"Rest easy Babs. Thank you for everything."
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