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Singer Horse McDonald announces exclusive anniversary tour

Singer Horse McDonald announces exclusive anniversary tour

Glasgow Times02-05-2025
The star will mark the 35th anniversary of her debut album, The Same Sky.
To celebrate, Horse will perform the full album live - in its original track order - in a series of special anniversary concerts.
Coming to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday, June 21 and Airdie Town Gall on Friday, September 19, the show will be a "celebration of artistry and authenciticy".
The musician said: "If I could speak to myself 35 years ago, I'd say this: 'The people who matter don't mind and the people who mind, don't matter. You'll see the world change - sometimes for the better, sometimes heartbreakingly not. But no matter what, never not be yourself. That's your power. And remember, united we stand - always'."
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The full list of venues includes:
Saturday, June 21 - Paisley Arts Centre
Friday, August 8 - Strathaven Hotel
Thursday, September 4 - Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Friday, September 5 - Greystones, Sheffield
Friday, September 19 - Airdrie Town Hall
Friday, September 26 - Skye Bridge Studios, Kyle of Lochalsh
Saturday, September 27 - Birnam Arts Centre
Friday, October 3 - MacArts, Galashiels
Thursday, October 23 - Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Friday, October 24 - Nairn Community & Arts Centre
Friday, October 31 - Albert Halls, Stirling
Saturday, November 1 - Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Wednesday, November 5 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Thursday, November 6 - The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
Saturday, November 15 - Queens Hall, Edinburgh
Tuesday, November 25 - The Stables, Milton Keynes
Wednesday, November 26 - Chapter Arts, Cardiff
Friday, November 28 - The Exchange, Twickenham
Saturday, November 29 - Henry Ward Hall, Hastings
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  • The Sun

Glorious Goodwood day four: Betting odds and race rundown

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  • Metro

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Plane carrying jockeys bound for Goodwood forced to make emergency landing after mid-air ‘incident'
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The Sun

timea day ago

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Plane carrying jockeys bound for Goodwood forced to make emergency landing after mid-air ‘incident'

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