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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Thrilled fan collapses and dies at King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard concert
Mathew Gawiak, who beat cancer as a child, fell over after feeling dizzy at a King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard gig in Denver, Colorado, and was later pronounced dead A music lover collapsed and died at his favourite band's concert on Friday. Paramedics rushed through the crowd to tend to Mathew Gawiak after the 36-year-old man fell to the ground at a King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard gig in Denver, Colorado. His brother Christopher "watched his brother die right in front of him" as, despite the best efforts of medics, Mathew succumbed to his injuries. The Australian band stopped their set around one hour into the concert to alert medical staff to the emergency. They had been livestreaming the concert on their YouTube page at the time, but the video has now been removed. Paying tribute to his sibling, Christopher said: "Matt was a loving and beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was the love of my life and my best friend, he was the kindest most genuine person that I've ever met." Christopher shared details of the tragedy on Reddit, revealing Mathew suddenly felt dizzy at the concert. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, formed in 2010, have won awards for their live performances and their song Cyboogie briefly peaked at number two in the UK singles chart in 2019. Mathew, described as "a diehard Gizzard fan", was part of a huge crowd at the Field of Vision Festival on Friday, where his beloved band were headlining. But Mathew quickly fell unwell, with Christopher recalling: "They had to call in an ambulance because they ran out. For all intents and purposes, I watched my brother die right in front of me and I was powerless to do anything about it. "I find some peace knowing that he was surrounded by music and a community that was special to him and that he was truly happy in the moments before he tragically passed away." More than $53,000 (£40,000) has so far been raised on a GoFundMe page for the scientist's family to cover funeral costs and support his memory. Christopher, whose brother beat cancer as a child, continued: "'His passions included playing guitar, camping, skiing, traveling, cooking, live music, and above all else, sharing those experiences with the people he loved... He got his Masters and had a fulfilling career as a geospatial scientist. His goal in life was to make the people he loved happy." A joint statement from the band and the venue said: "Regarding the incident, we are deeply saddened to share that on Friday night, a guest passed away due to an unexpected medical event during the King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard concert at Meadow Creek despite the best efforts from emergency teams. We are sending our love and condolences to their family, friends, and the entire King Gizzard community."
Time Out
3 hours ago
- Time Out
JUST IN: New Australian report debunks Gen Z drinking myths (spoiler: they're not sober)
Great news for Australia's bars, nightlife culture and hospo lovers: despite the chatter, Gen Z isn't dry. And we've got the stats to back it up. The Time Out Australia Sip Happens white paper is a trend report that deep-dives into how Gen Z and Millennials are drinking in 2025. You reckon Gen Z has swapped cocktails for kombucha? Nope. Turns out 81 per cent of Australian Gen Zs drink alcohol – that's only 3 per cent less than Millennials. That said, they're prioritising experiences over binge drinking, as well as concept-led bars and socially responsible sips. We'll cheers to that. The Sip Happens research, compiled by Time Out Australia's creative solutions and insights team, took quantitative and qualitative consumer insights from Time Out Loud, our proprietary research community, combined with editorial expertise from Time Out's editors and professional perspectives from key industry stakeholders. It found that 70 per cent of Gen Z respondents choose brands that align with their values. While 80 per cent of Gen Z are influenced by a venue's vibe (hello, groovy underground haunt Pleasure Club), and price is the number one factor in deciding whether to drink. The report reveals seven key trends shaping Gen Z and Millennial drinking culture in 2025, from 'main character' dinner parties and PowerPoint nights in, to chasing TikTok-famous cocktails like the 'Spicy Sauvy B'. Across these trends, one theme is clear: this is a generation choosing quality over quantity, prioritising vibe over volume, and balancing wellness with weekends worth remembering. Seven trends shaping how Gen Z enjoy drinks in 2025: The Rise of 'Main Character' Hosting: Forget sticky-floored clubs – a popular drinking spot for Gen Z is at home with friends and family. Think moodboard-worthy dinner parties, let's-get-lit book clubs and PowerPoint parties, all paired with cocktails as curated as the glassware they're served in. Intentional Nights Out: Lockdowns may have changed nightlife, but Gen Z still goes 'out out' – just on their terms. Shorter, more intentional evenings at vibey bars like Sydney's Bar Planet or Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage are in; sunrise benders are out. From Binge to Balance: Gen Z can hit the rooftop bar and still make their 8am pilates class. While money, not health, is their main reason for skipping drinks – they're all about moderation, mini cocktails and wellness-meets-social nights. Experience Over Excess: When Gen Z heads out, they are chasing the vibe. They are 30 per cent less likely than Millennials to opt for traditional options, instead favouring immersive pop-ups, live music and multi-concept venues. From matcha-fuelled café raves to arcade-bar cocktail crawls, drinking is just one part of the experience, not the focus. Mixed to Match the Moodboard: For Gen Z, a drink can be an accessory. The vibe and aesthetic of a venue is just as important as what's in the glass, with TikTok and Instagram driving discovery. Cocktails need to look good not just in pictures, but also on video – theatrical martinis, nostalgic throwbacks and viral 'Spicy Sauvy B' cocktails are all part of the mix. Bougie on a Budget: Cost of living is shaping how and where Gen Z drinks. They want affordable luxury: $16 Negronis at all-day happy hours, drag brunches with bottomless bubbles and BYO nights at premium restaurants. Socially Responsible Sips: Values matter as much as flavour – 77 per cent are more likely to choose a brand or bar that stands for something they believe in, with natural wine, local producers and sustainable venues leading the way. Kaylie Smith, Time Out's Managing Director, APAC, says: 'Time Out knows cities like no one else, so when we started to ideate the theme for this report, we listened to our partners and clients. Knowing how to reach and engage with Gen Z – a key part of our Time Out audience – has been a misunderstood topic for a long time, especially in the alcohol space. 'When we uncovered these insights in our research, we knew we needed to use our connections and expertise to debunk the myth that Gen Z have all gone sober. Experiences are more important than ever, and we hope that through this research, we can provide insights for brands into Gen Z attitudes and behaviours.' And if you're looking for inspiration for where to do fun stuff, Time Out is a great place to start. You can check out the full Time Out Sip Happens report here. And on that note, we say it's time for a drink.
The Herald Scotland
3 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
I spent a week watching daytime TV - here's my picks on what to watch
A presenter bagging another gig is nothing new, but the queen of daytime leaving ITV? This was ravens exiting the tower stuff. It could only have caused more of a stir had Lorraine agreed to a direct swap with Channel 4 News' Krishnan Guru-Murthy (well, he did do Strictly …). Lorraine made no comment, ditto Channel 4. I suspect it won't be the last time she is matched to a new job between now and ITV shedding 220 staff - half its morning workforce. Under the new set-up, announced this month, Lorraine and Loose Women will run 30 weeks a year instead of 52, with Good Morning Britain, to be produced by ITN, extending to fill the gaps. Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast Richard Osman called the changes a watershed moment for British television. The producer, author and presenter said it was 'another symbol of what's happening to our television and the terrestrial broadcasters having to cut their cloth according to the advertising revenues they're getting. We are at the stage now where we are cutting off healthy limbs in British television, which is a terrifying place to be." Daytime is no stranger to upheaval, with the first 'big bang' the shift of children's programmes from radio to television. It has been evolution with occasional revolution ever since. Now, after decades of having the field to themselves, the big four, BBC1, BBC2, ITV and Channel 4, are competing for viewers with hundreds of new channels and streaming services. And they are doing so with less ad revenue or licence fee cash. As the schedules have changed, so has the audience. Besides the over 55s, who still make up the majority of viewers, there are shift workers and people working from home, students, parents with young children, or anyone out and about with time to fill. Where there's a screen there's a potential daytime viewer. And if that viewer wants to watch daytime shows at nighttime instead, catch-up services will oblige. The audience numbers might be down for daytime but they remain impressive. 'Very little on British TV these days gets a million, even in the evening,' said Osman. 'BBC Breakfast gets over a million, we then dip under a million for Homes Under the Hammer, then rise to over a million for Bargain Hunt. The news gets one million then you dip down again till Pointless starts then you're back over a million. On BBC2/Channel 4 nothing's getting a million.' ITV, meanwhile, can pull in 600,000-700,000 viewers consistently up to the lunchtime news. Daytime television still matters - not least to its loyal audiences - but there are questions to be asked. Are viewers happy with a diet of repeats, reheats, endless quizzes and manufactured outrage? What does daytime television say about us as a country? And for the love of God, will anyone ever buy a place in the sun, or are they just time-wasters? To find out more I spent a week watching daytime television, something I haven't done since bouts of childhood tonsillitis. A lot had changed. For a start, no one brought me ice cream and jelly on demand. But I stuck with the mission to see what was out there, what works, what doesn't, and offer recommendations to readers of The Herald along the way. Hold my housecoat, I'm going in. Location, chateau, auction Daytime's obsession with property starts with buying wrecks at auction and ends with second homes in the sun. BBC1's Homes Under the Hammer was the gold standard but it now has competition from Channel 4's Bafta-winning The Great House Giveaway. Simon O'Brien (our Damon from Brookside) matches two strangers struggling to get on the property ladder and gives them a house he's bought at auction. They have six months to do the place up, keeping the profits. The Never-ending Antiques Roadshow And what do we do with all those houses we acquire in reality or our imagination? We fill them with treasures/tat from the likes of Bargain Hunt. BH has been going for 25 years and notched up 71 series, making it a daytime legend that shows no signs of flagging. It's the chorus line kick at the end that makes all the difference. They don't do that on snooty old Antiques Roadshow. Who Doesn't Want to be a Millionaire? If Rachel Reeves wants to know why the UK economy is in the doldrums, she need only look at the number of people taking part in daytime quiz shows. Where do they all come from, these Countdowners, Lingo players, Impossible and Unbeatable contestants, and crossers of the Bridge of Lies? They can't all be shift workers and students. Quizzes are the sliced white bread of daytime, a staple that's cheap to make in batches and will keep for a long time. What separates the best from the rest is the host, with Anne Robinson's disastrous stint on Countdown the best example of what happens when you get the pick wrong. Mind How You Go The world is full of wrong 'uns keen to part us from our hard earned, or it is if you watch daytime. BBC1 has the market cornered with the 1-2-3 of Rip Off Britain, Fraud Squad and Crimewatch Caught. If those don't alarm you enough, stick around till evening to catch ex-daytime hit turned primetime hit Scam Interceptors, made at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Lorraine She's been around a long time, and has a Bafta lifetime achievement award to show for it, but still no one can match her ability to blend serious with fluffy. When accepting her Bafta award from Brian Cox, Kelly made a point of saying there should be more working-class people in television. It can't hurt. Politics Live Daytime television has played a big hand in making politics exciting again (that, and the general chaos of the past few years). The visits to the Commons for Prime Minister's Questions, plus extras such as First Minister's Questions at Holyrood and the party conferences, offer lively, informed coverage. MPs and MSPs like the programmes because it gets them on the telly, plus it gives the media at Millbank something to do. Public service broadcasting at its best (and cheap too). The Way we Were You can watch an old favourite online at any time, but nothing beats seeing it on television again. Talking Pictures TV should be your first call for classic films and dramas such as Bonanza and The Beverly Hillbillies, while for more recent fare have a wander through the various U& channels - U&Drama/ U&Dave/ U&Yesterday. Sky Arts Sky Arts starts at 6am and offers first rate programmes through to the next day. Best of all, it's free to view. This week, for example, you can see films about the Guggenheim in Bilbao, The Yardbirds, performances from the Grand Ole Opry, plus historian Kate Bryan playing tour guide at Tate Brtain. All that and a daily double bill of Tales of the Unexpected. Cue the music … DIY Not the hammer and nails stuff, but putting together your own daytime schedule. Maybe you can't bear another Loose Women or afternoon of quizzes. Why not choose a box set and watch an episode a day instead? On BBC iPlayer it's easiest to see what's there if you search under categories, eg drama and soaps. There are two series of the brilliant Northern Ireland police procedural Northern Lights, plus City drama Industry, Life on Mars, and Peaky Blinders - and all free (with a licence fee). On STV Player you can watch the first run of Karen Pirie and catch the new series. Also showing are the dramas Unforgotten and Joan, plus comedies including Parks and Recreation. Channel 4's streaming service is free and includes The West Wing, The Americans, and Hill Street Blues. The Creme de la Creme The best of the streaming services. Subscriptions are expensive but look out for special offer trial periods, or 'with ads' options. Now is good value for all things Sky, including The White Lotus and The Wire. I'm currently flipping between Veep and Succession. Apple TV+ has Dennis Lehane's Smoke plus Emmy nominees Severance, The Studio and Slow Horses. On Disney+ I can highly recommend the end of the world as we know it drama Paradise. On Netflix, the word is spreading about Pernille, a Norwegian family drama about a single mother and social worker trying to keep all life's plates spinning (sounds awful but it's lovely), and Prime Video has the peerless Bosch.
