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Scotsman
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Armand Van Helden to headline Hopetoun House Sessions on Sunday 3rd August
Dance music royalty will take centre stage at Hopetoun House Sessions this summer as the legendary Armand Van Helden is confirmed to headline the Sunday 3rd August line-up – marking his first Scottish appearance in over two decades. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A true icon of the global electronic scene, Armand Van Helden has been behind some of dance music's most enduring anthems, including You Don't Know Me, My My My and I Want Your Soul. With a genre-defying catalogue that bridges house, hip hop, garage and electro, his rare appearance at Hopetoun House is set to be a landmark moment for Scottish club culture. Also announced for Sunday's bill is one of Scotland's most celebrated electronic exports, Ewan McVicar. Known for his high-energy sets, his breakout hit Tell Me Something Good, and his commitment to pushing the underground forward, McVicar's rise from Ayr to global recognition has been unstoppable. His return to home soil for this open-air summer showcase will be a highlight of the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Sunday session also features a stacked line-up of cutting-edge talent from across the electronic spectrum. Notion, a leading force in the UK bass and garage scene, brings his high-impact sound and crowd-ready energy to the Hopetoun stage. Rising star Saint Ludo delivers her bold fusion of hard-hitting club styles and global influences, making her one of the most exciting DJs on the circuit right now. A special back-to-back set from Oppidan and Todd Edwards promises a genre-spanning journey, pairing one of UK garage's most talked-about new talents with Todd Edwards – a house legend, Daft Punk collaborator and Grammy Award winner whose influence on the genre is unmatched. Rounding off the bill, Glasgow's Swatt Team bring their raw, high-octane party energy and loyal following to what's sure to be one of the weekend's wildest moments. Hopetoun House Sessions to make their debut at the iconic Hopetoun House Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hopetoun House – an iconic stately home just outside Edinburgh – Hopetoun House Sessions is a brand new addition to Scotland's summer music calendar. Presented by EE Live, the team behind large-scale events including Terminal V Festival and doof in the Park with Hannah Laing, the two-day open-air event promises panoramic views, world-class electronic music, and immersive production in one of the country's most unique outdoor settings. The Sunday date follows the previously announced Saturday 2nd August event, headlined by FISHER, whose full supporting line-up will be revealed soon. Tickets are on sale now for Boiler Room at Hopetoun House Sessions, with FISHER tickets also available.
Daily Record
a day ago
- General
- Daily Record
New Ayr United goalkeeper David Mitchell on his 'unfinished business' at Somerset Park
The first new signing of the summer brings experience to the number one jersey and returns to Somerset Park some 15 years after he left as a youth. David Mitchell says he has unfinished business at Ayr United - after rejoining the club he left as a kid. As a teenager he watched on from the bench when Ryan Stevenson scored his famous promotion play-off winner at Airdrie in 2009. Now Mitchell is back where it all began some 15 years since he left Somerset Park to pursue first team football. Mitchell, 35, returns as an experienced pair of hands bidding to bring stability between the sticks for United. And he insists Ayr are getting a far better version of the player who departed in search of regular game time. He told the Ayrshire Post:"It's nice to be back where it all started. When I was a kid here and went on loan to Stranraer, it was the best thing I ever did in terms of my development. "When I returned I was wanting to play games but looking back, I was never ready for that. So I feel like it's a bit of unfinished business to come back now. It's a proud moment for me. "When the manager picked up the phone, it was a bit of a no brainer. You just have to look at the ambition the club is showing and the plans that they have in place." Mitchell, who joins on a two-year deal after leaving Championship rivals Partick Thistle, is adamant he has the experience to calm a position that was often turbulent for Ayr last season. He added: "It's not something I've overly thought about - I just focus on the job I have to do and everything else should take care of itself. "I know I'll have a role to play with the younger lads and the other goalies - and I'll learn from them as well. I'm experienced but you never stand still in this game and you never stop learning. "It helped that I played a lot of games early on in my career and have always been an organiser and very vocal. I've always liked that side of the game and if you do that side right then it makes the job far easier." Mitchell, who was part of United's Academy setup before joining Brian Reid's first team back in the day, added: "It's really nice to be back amongst familiar faces. "Davie White was the head of the Academy back then as well and was someone who was really good for me. You always remember those people who really believed in you in the game. "So this is a move which just feels good for me and it will be another exciting season in a highly competitive Championship. "But the ambition on show here is big - the club are not just happy to be where they are. It's now up to us on the pitch to make that happen."
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Premier Sports Cup draw sees Ayr United set for clash with St Mirren as group stage revealed
The Honest Men will test themselves against the Saints as part of their group campaign. Ayr have learned their Premier Sports Cup fate this lunchtime after being drawn in Group D of the new season's first competition. Scott Brown's side will tackle Premiership opposition in the shape of St Mirren, who enjoyed an excellent season to finish inside the top six under Steven Robinson. The Honest Men will also face newly promoted Arbroath after the Red Lichties won promotion back to the Championship following a great season at Gayfield. United's group is completed by League Two sides Annan Athletic and Forfar. The group stage will kick off on the weekend of July 12 and run through until the end of the month before the curtain is raised on the new league season.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Racing tips and nap from Newsboy for Hamilton and 4 other Wednesday meetings
Newsboy's Nap selection for Wednesday, May 28, is the Jim Goldie-trained Oriental Prince (4.00) at Hamilton. His next best, In A Hurry (3.10), runs at Beverley ENJOY some right royal success at Hamilton Park this afternoon by putting your faith in ORIENTAL PRINCE (4.00, nap) in the ICB (Water Proofing) Handicap . The Jim Goldie-trained four year old continued his remarkable season when winning at Haydock 18 days ago for a sixth success in 2025. On that occasion, he showed his courage by holding on from Abduction by a short head, and he can defy a further 3lb rise to garner an eighth career victory. At Beverley, be quick off the mark with IN A HURRY (3.10, nb) in the Skidby Restricted Maiden Stakes. The David O'Meara-trained Time Test filly was a good second in an Ayr maiden over a mile trip on her seasonal debut in April but was well beaten last time when stepping up a furlong in trip. The combination of that extended distance and her over-enthusiasm put paid to her chances on that occasion, but now she is down to seven and a half furlongs. Her debut as a juvenile last term was over seven furlongs and she was beaten a length into second in an encouraging run, and with two runner-up spots on her CV she looks ready to get her head in front. Wednesday tips HAMILTON 2.00 VICTOR CEE 2.30 A WAR EAGLE 3.00 AYR POET 3.30 LARCHILL LASS 4.00 ORIENTAL PRINCE (NAP) 4.30 DESTINADO 5.03 BRUCE BANNER BEVERLEY 2.10 DINAMO 2.40 COUNT PALATINE 3.10 IN A HURRY (NB) 3.40 CASILLI 4.10 HOSTELRY 4.40 SAWGRASS 5.10 GOLDEN RAINBOW NEWTON ABBOT 2.18 SHARP GLANCE 2.48 MR LE PHILOSOPHE 3.18 TELLAIRSUE 3.48 KICK UP A STORM 4.18 STRIKING A POSE 4.48 ON SPRINGS KEMPTON 5.18 OCEAN ODYSSEY 5.52 NANDITA 6.22 DR STRANGELOVE 6.52 SPY CHIEF 7.22 CRITICAL ACLAIM 7.52 ELTERWATER 8.22 TURQUINO 8.52 CAPONE CARTMEL 5.40 AT VIMEIRO 6.10 VOCAL DUKE 6.40 FOUROFAKIND 7.10 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN 7.40 COQOLINO 8.10 LERMOOS LEGEND 8.40 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD Gamble responsibly Everyone at Reach is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Like being in a movie' - Melrose Sevens delivers raw power
Spaniards left in awe of Melrose Sevens Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The biggest club rugby crowd of the season assembled at the Greenyards on Saturday for the Howden Melrose Sevens and while they were denied a home victory, the hosts did make it to their first final since 2018. The honours, though, went to Shogun, a guest side filled with Spain sevens internationals who play on the World Series circuit. They won the Centenary Cup, coming from behind to defeat Melrose 12-5 in the final. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While the weather wasn't quite Costa Brava, it was warm enough and although the heavens opened during the second round tie between Selkirk and Shogun it did little to dampen the spirits of the 7,000 or so spectators. Joy for Shogun Rugby who won the Melrose Sevens. | Lisa Ferguson Tournament organisers had reshaped the draw this year in a bid to help the local teams. The guest sides, who tend to be filled with semi-pro and fully professional players, were all made to play in the first round while the seven Borders clubs and Watsonians were given byes into round two. As it turned out, only Melrose managed to make it through to the quarter-finals as Peebles, Hawick, Selkirk, Kelso, Gala, Jed-Forest and Sonians were all ousted in the last 16. Currie and Ayr flew the flag for the Scottish club game, with the former unlucky to lose 22-19 to Melrose in a cracking quarter-final tie. Ayr went one better, and enjoyed a highly impressive 28-0 win over New Zealand guests Te Awamutu before losing 33-26 to Shogun in the semis. Te Awamutu, from Waikato, treated spectators to an impromptu haka before the final. Shogun, founded by Englishman Terry Sands, are an elite invitational outfit who call on players from around the world. They also won at Melrose in 2024 but this year's model drew heavily on Spanish talent. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Melrose lost 12-5 to Shogun in the Melrose Sevens final. | Lisa Ferguson In the exciting Francisco Cosculluela they had the player of the tournament and there were also impressive showings from the likes of Jaime Mata, Noah Cánepa, Ángel Bozal and Gabriel Rocaries in a fiesta of rugby. For Mata, winning at Melrose felt like a special moment and very different to his experiences with Spain in the more strait-laced World Series. 'I'd say this is like raw rugby sevens,' said Mata, who also played last year. 'It's pure sevens, and with the crowd and the atmosphere, it's amazing. I really love playing here. I told all the Spanish guys about this tournament and they didn't believe me and now they're so happy. They think they're in a movie!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rocaries and Will Hendy scored Shogun's tries in the final after Roly Brett had given Melrose the lead. Melrose, who had the compensation of being crowned Kings of the Sevens as the most successful team on this season's Borders circuit, reached the final by beating Edinburgh Rugby 19-14 in the semis. The capital pro side sent an academy squad down to the Borders and there were stand-out performances from Jerry Blyth-Lafferty and Lewis Wells, particularly in their quarter-final win over the Breadalbane Storm guest side which featured Fijian international Niko Matawalu. Melrose had the compensation of being crowned Kings of the Sevens as the most successful team on this season's Borders circuit. | Lisa Ferguson Monaco Impi's, who have the patronage of Princess Charlene of Monaco, also made it to the last eight. The Impi's bolstered their Monegasque squad with a handful of former Scotland Sevens internationals. One of them, Freddie Owsley, scored arguably the try of the day in their win over Kelso. The former Edinburgh flyer collected the ball in his own in-goal area before dodging past a couple of Kelso players and running the length of the field. In the women's final, Harlequins, coached by Jedburgh's Chris Laidlaw, beat Shogun 28-7. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Melrose Sevens results MEN. First round: London Scottish 24-19 Edinburgh Accies; British Army 17-27 Currie; Stew-Mel 0-38 Edinburgh Rugby; Breadalbane Storm 19-12 Stirling Co; Shogun Rugby 20-7 Heriot's; Boroughmuir 7-34 Monaco Impi's; Te Awamutu 24-12 Glasgow Hawks; Glasgow Accies 7-33 Ayr. Second round: London Scottish 0-5 Melrose; Peebles 12-24 Currie; Watsonians 24-21 Edinburgh Rugby; Hawick 45-10 Breadalbane Storm; Shogun 31-7 Selkirk; Monaco 31-12 Kelso; Te Awamutu 47-0 Gala; Ayr 33-5 Jed-Forest. Quarter-finals: Melrose 22-19 Currie; Edinburgh Rugby 26-21 Breadalbane Storm; Shogun 29-5 Monaco; Te Awamutu 0-28 Ayr. Semi-finals: Melrose 19-14 Edinburgh Rugby; Shogun 33-26 Ayr. Final: Melrose 5-12 Shogun. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WOMEN. First round: Newcastle Uni 10-33 Shogun Rugby; Harlequins 38-0 Hearts+Balls. Second round: Newcastle Uni 0-34 Hearts+Balls; Shogun Rugby 17-24 Harlequins. Third round: Newcastle Uni 0-52 Harlequins; Shogun Rugby 27-12 Hearts+Balls.
