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STV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
'She's the One': Superfan says kiss from Robbie Williams was 'surreal'
A Robbie Williams superfan was kissed by the singer during his recent show at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Debbie Allan, from Dundee, spoke to STV News about the surreal moment she was serenaded by Williams at his Scottish show on Saturday night. 'I did know that part of the show was him singing 'She's the One' to someone, he came down the stairs and picked someone next to us, but he wanted to sing to someone from Scotland, and he looked directly at me, and I said I'm from Dundee and he picked me,' the 41-year-old said. 'It was such a surreal moment, I can't believe he picked me for that part of the show. It was amazing.' Lindsay Ann Malone Debbie and Robbie at the Edinburgh Murrayfield show. Lindsay Ann Malone Debbie and her friends had been waiting outside Murrayfield since 6am before the doors opened at 4pm. 'It was quite a long day, but it went by quickly. We do it all the time, so it was just another queuing stint to us,' she said. Recalling the moment, Debbie said she 'couldn't stop staring' at the Angels singer. STV News Born and raised in Dundee, Debbie has been a fan of Take That and Robbie Williams since she was a teenager. STV News 'I just keep replaying the videos. I couldn't stop staring at him and just burst into tears. People might've been jealous, but everyone around me was so happy for me,' she added. Debbie's love for the singer goes back to her teenage years when she was a fan of Take That. Since then, she has been to around 35 of Williams' shows, travelling across Scotland, England, and even further afield. 'The furthest we've gone to see a show was Germany, but we do all the Scottish shows,' she said. She recalled paying £11 for a ticket in 1997 to see him perform at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. This time, she paid £170 for a ticket to the Murrayfield show, but she said the experience was 'priceless'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Glasgow named third best city in the UK for music lovers
Glasgow has been named the third-best city for music lovers in the UK. A new study by SeatPick analysed key music industry factors across UK cities — including the number of concerts, homegrown talent, music businesses, and live venues — to compile an overall music scene score. Glasgow was narrowly beaten out for second place by Manchester, while London claimed the number one spot. Read more: Kneecap performance at TRNSMT would need 'significant policing operation' The city outperformed popular concert locations such as Liverpool, Bristol, and Leeds. It was also calculated to have a significantly stronger music scene than Edinburgh, hosting nearly three times as many concerts as the Scottish capital. Glasgow boasts a total of 106 music venues, including iconic venues such as the Barrowlands and St Luke's, as well as more than 350 homegrown artists. This year, the city is expected to host 1,026 concerts, as well as a further 23 music festivals including the ever-popular TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green. Read more: You could get TRNSMT tickets by taking part in this Glasgow fashion trail Gilad Zilberman, chief executive of SeatPick, said: "Recent reports show that live music ticket sales are forecast to continuously increase until 2029, by 34 percent. "Music ticket sales are therefore a driving force in the growth of the music industry and are expected to continue to be highly in demand. "For this reason, concerts, festivals, and venues are crucial to each city's music scene and its ability to thrive and provide the highly demanded entertainment that the music industry offers. "Cities that have a larger number of music businesses are key in creating the perfect city for music fans, as this impacts the city's cultural, economic, and social vibrancy. "A thriving music scene within a city means it can provide more artistic expression, support a wider range of genres, and enrich the cultural landscape, as well as attract creative talent."
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow named third-best city for music lovers in the UK
A new study by SeatPick analysed key music industry factors across UK cities — including the number of concerts, homegrown talent, music businesses, and live venues — to compile an overall music scene score. Glasgow was narrowly beaten out for second place by Manchester, while London claimed the number one spot. Read more: Kneecap performance at TRNSMT would need 'significant policing operation' The city outperformed popular concert locations such as Liverpool, Bristol, and Leeds. It was also calculated to have a significantly stronger music scene than Edinburgh, hosting nearly three times as many concerts as the Scottish capital. Glasgow boasts a total of 106 music venues, including iconic venues such as the Barrowlands and St Luke's, as well as more than 350 homegrown artists. This year, the city is expected to host 1,026 concerts, as well as a further 23 music festivals including the ever-popular TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green. Read more: You could get TRNSMT tickets by taking part in this Glasgow fashion trail Gilad Zilberman, chief executive of SeatPick, said: "Recent reports show that live music ticket sales are forecast to continuously increase until 2029, by 34 percent. "Music ticket sales are therefore a driving force in the growth of the music industry and are expected to continue to be highly in demand. "For this reason, concerts, festivals, and venues are crucial to each city's music scene and its ability to thrive and provide the highly demanded entertainment that the music industry offers. "Cities that have a larger number of music businesses are key in creating the perfect city for music fans, as this impacts the city's cultural, economic, and social vibrancy. "A thriving music scene within a city means it can provide more artistic expression, support a wider range of genres, and enrich the cultural landscape, as well as attract creative talent."
Glasgow Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
I saw Anastacia live at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall
There is no mistaking the incredible voice of Anastacia. The US singer was a complete powerhouse as she hit the high notes at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on Friday night. Coming through a door on stage, the petite star oozed with confidence as she belted out One Day in Your Life. READ NEXT: I saw Gabrielle in Glasgow and this 90s singer kicked off the show - my verdict READ NEXT: I saw The Zutons at the Barrowlands in Glasgow - my verdict READ NEXT: I saw Snow Patrol at the Hydro in Glasgow - my verdict (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) Now or Never and Staring at the Sun followed, with the 56-year-old impressing with her pipes from the get-go. Her vocals are soulful, sultry, and rocky all at once—it's a joy to hear. Beaming from ear to ear, she said: 'Well, what's going on Glasgow? 'Oh my gosh. You are all so delicious.' Taking in the reaction of the crowd, who were going wild for the Chicago native, she laughed: 'You're up for it?' (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) Paid My Dues, then delighted the city audience before the singer admitted she had been loving Scottish delicacies. Revealing she had a fried Mars Bar, she told her fans: 'I'm kinda addicted to the fact you guys like to fry a lot of s**t here. 'Do we have to leave here tonight?' And the resounding wish from the crowd was no - they were wanting to soak in every minute of the star who was in the city celebrating 25 years since the release of her debut Not That Kind. (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) (Image: Anastacia live in Glasgow at the Royal Concert Hall April 25, 2025. Calum Buchan picture.) You'll Never Be Alone followed, showing off the prowess of her voice. She could easily slot into a hall of vocal fame occupied by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, or Mariah Carey, she's that good. She proved this on a cover of the Guns N' Roses smash hit Sweet Child O' Mine, she sounded sensational. While Outside Alone, Not That Kind, and the song that made Anastacia a global phenomenon, I'm Outta Love rounded off a spectacular show.
