Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone! Or so the song goes.

It seems as though the world of music is either controlled by X Factor winners or tribute bands.

By and large, and as long as they are faithful to the original, no one minds tribute acts really.

The key word is tribute and not jumping-on-the-bandwagon.

One of the most successful post-Beatles bands Britain has ever produced is Pink Floyd.

The original band was born back in 1963 and became extremely influential in the art-rock scene.

This tribute band comes from down under and is called The Australian Pink Floyd Show.

It has sold more than 3 million tickets worldwide and the band have created an incredible show for this year’s Exposed in the Light dates.

Following the sold-out dates earlier this year, and taking its title from the lyrics of Pink Floyd classic track, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the band are keeping quiet about the format of the Exposed in the Light tour — but the scale and ambition of the group is well documented.

n The Australian Pink Floyd Show is at the SECC Clyde Auditorium on February 27 and tickets are priced at £29.50.

Thursday, February 23

EXHIBITION open at the House for an Art Lover, by Scottish architect Alan Dunlop. Original hand drawings on display 9am-5pm, and entry is free.

CHILDREN’S theatre at Eastwood park. The Attic follows Grandma and Lucy on an adventure through stored memories. For ages 3-5 (and their grown ups), performances at 10am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Tickets £4.50 from 577 4970.

Friday, February 24

CONFERENCE examining crime prevention in communities comes to Carmichael Hall. Event runs from 10am until 3pm and tickets are £25 (£10 for third sector representatives). To book, visit www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk/boxoffice.

MODEL Rail Scotland exhibition at the SECC. Displays, new designs and practical advice from 10am, today, tomorrow and Sunday. Tickets from £9, available on 0844 395 4000.

STAMPERLAND football club celebrates its 10th anniversary. Live music and buffet from 7.30pm in the social club on Stamperland Hill. Tickets £7.50 - to find out more, call Allison Murdoch on 07948795408.

Saturday, February 25

FARMERS market returns to Clarkston. Local produce available from 9am-1pm at Clarkston Hall. Free event.

COFFEE morning in aid of Tanzanian hospital Kwa Mkono, at St Aidan’s church, Clarkston Toll. 10am-12noon, with raffle, home baking and gifts and book stalls. £1.50 entry, and all are welcome.

RACE night and disco at Carolside sports club – proceeds to the P3/4 football teams. 7.30pm start. Tickets £7.50, including buffet.

Sunday, February 26

TASTY treats at the Avenue monthly farmers market. Open 9am-1pm at the Newton Mearns shopping centre.

BIG band concert at Park church, Giffnock. East Renfrewshire schools and jazz orchestras performing from 7pm, and tickets cost £5. To find out more, call 638 6161.

FILM night at Pollokshaws Burgh hall: tonight showing the original Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by the Wurtlizer organ. 7.30pm start. Tickets £8 (£6 concession) from 332 6535.

Friday, March 2

WORLD day of prayer service held at St Joseph’s church, Clarkston. 7.30pm.

OASIS fans are quick to tell you – you’re either in team Liam or team Noel.

The louder of the two Gallagher brothers may have found sauntering into the solo spotlight a bit easier – Liam’s band Beady Eye have been garnering support from die-hard fans for a while now, and gigs have proved popular with the Glasgow crowd (not to mention the musician’s fashion line, Pretty Green, which opened a swish Merchant City branch last year).

But now it’s Noel’s turn to take on Scotland’s music capital, as the former Britpopper and his High Flying Birds arrive at the SECC tomorrow (Friday) night.

When asked where the band’s name comes from, the singer explained that he prefixed his own name to it while listening to the album Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac – and that the avian part was taken from a song by Jefferson Airplane.

Leaving aside the fact that his brother is supposed to be the one with the ego (yet there’s no sign of Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye), Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have achieved commercial success so far, with single If I Had a Gun making it into a Vauxhall advert (as a result, even non-fans would know it if they heard it).

The arena tour follows a sold-out run in November, after the launch of a debut album last summer – and this time, Noel promises songs from that as well as a few of his own “classics”.

New single Dream On might also rank high, as it’s due for release on March 12, as well a b-side called Shoot a Hole in the Sun.

What won’t be heard for a while yet is second album Amorphous Androgynous, originally planned for release in 2012, but now held back until the following year, with Noel claiming that it’s “not a great record” yet and won’t come out until it is.

Regardless, dedicated fans of Oasis and new Noel followers will no doubt flock to the SECC show — although whether they’ll be wearing the rival brother’s Pretty Green line polo shirts remains to be seen.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds play the SECC on Friday, with support from Reverend and the Makers. Doors open at 7pm, and tickets start at £37.50 (Box office on 0844 395 4000)

MOTORISTS are being advised of temporary closures starting this week on East Renfrewshire roads.

The A726 Glasgow Southern Orbital (GSO) between Belle Craig roundabout and the Redwood interchange on the eastbound carriageway will be closed between tomorrow (Friday) and Tuesday.

Workers will be in place to resurface the carriageway, and meanwhile a diversion route will be in place for drivers affected by the closure.

POLICE are hunting for two men after a security guard was robbed on Victoria Road.

The Loomis guard was delivering money to a cash machine at Lidl, in Govanhill, when the pair threatened him with a knife and a hammer around 9.30pm on Tuesday.

They then took a five-figure sum before escaping in what is thought to be a dark-coloured car.

Although the guard suffered no injuries, he was said to be badly shaken by the attack.

The first suspect is described as 6ft tall and of stocky build while the other was between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 6ins in height and of thin build.

Both wore dark-coloured clothing and dark balaclavas.

Detective inspector Joe McKerns, in charge of the case, said: “Extensive police inquiries are ongoing in the community at this time and officers are currently gathering CCTV footage in an effort to gather more information on this crime and the two men responsible.

“The area around the store is always busy with both motorists and pedestrians and I am sure that people must have witnessed this robbery take place, or noticed the two men responsible acting suspiciously”.

POLICE have made an arrest after a Pollokshaws man was found dying on a Govan street.

Gary Logue (48) was found around 4.10am on Tuesday morning lying in Elderpark Street seriously injured with stab wounds.

Mr Logue was taken to the Southern General hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police have not named the 21-year-old man they have arrested, but he is due to appear in court later today.

POLICE have launched the second phase of their domestic abuse campaign.

The message they are promoting is that young people should remember help is available if they feel under threat of domestic abuse.

At the launch, officers from Strathclyde Police’s Domestic Abuse taskforce, along with staff from ChildLine, spoke to Glasgow fifth and sixth year pupils, giving them information on where to get help if they experience this form of abuse.

Detective inspector Craig Wilson of the taskforce said: “This phase of our campaign speaks directly to young people who are experiencing domestic abuse at home.

“Along with our main partners in the campaign, ChildLine, we are hoping to encourage the young people affected to seek help.

“They do not have to speak to a police officer — they can speak to a trusted adult such as a teacher or call ChildLine where they can receive the support they require”.

Manager of ChildLine Glasgow Susan Dobson stressed that everyone should feel safe in their own home.

She said: “Domestic abuse is wrong and you and your family do not have to put up with it.

“It can be really hard if someone in your family is violent, especially if you love them.

“You can feel confused and hurt but it can help to talk about how you feel. If you need to talk about what’s happening to your family, but don’t know who to talk to, ChildLine is here for you — day or night, every day of the year”.

DRIVERS are reminded to travel more carefully as police announce another crack down.

Police announced a new campaign aimed at targeting those who put their own lives and those of others – particularly pedestrians – at risk by ignoring speed limits and driving inappropriately for the conditions and surroundings.

The crackdown is due to take place tomorrow as a day of action across Scotland and will be co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS).

Chief superintendent Derek Robertson, who is the ACPOS lead on casualty reduction, said: “This day of action on speeding and inappropriate driving sees the last in the series of national ACPOS campaigns for the 2011/2012 strategy.

“Throughout these campaigns we have focussed on various aspects of road use including uninsured vehicles, using mobile phones whilst driving, seat belt use and drink/drug driving.

“I would urge all road users to obey the speed limits and drive appropriately for for the conditions and surroundings”.