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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Thousands prepare to Party at the Palace in West Lothian this weekend
Ticket prices have been frozen at the same price they were 10 years ago Thousands of revellers are set to descend on Linlithgow this weekend for the annual Party at the Palace festival. While the cost-of-living has had a detrimental effect on almost everything, incredibly, festival organisers have managed to keep ticket prices the same as they were a decade ago for the two-day event. Among the family-friendly festival's biggest fans is West Lothian singer Susan Boyle, the surprise global sensation who shot to fame after her performances on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 will be joining the crowds this weekend. SuBo is a massive supporter of the festival and even has a framed Party at the Palace sheep poster on her wall at home, and is coming along to join in the fun as usual on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3. She's even hinted to organisers that she would love to play the festival herself in the coming years. The acts this year include Boney M, Squeeze, Tom Meighan, Boyzlife, Carol Decker, Generation GBX, Kevin McGuire, and much more. There's also the famed comedy tent and strong food and drink offerings. Susan said: 'I'm really looking forward to going to Party at The Palace again this year. I've been just about every year since it started. 'There's always a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere – and it's right on my doorstep too. 'They've never asked me to sing at it yet… maybe they will one day.' While Susan won't be singing on stage next weekend she does love a crowd singalong so keep your eyes open. The stunning festival site boasts amazing views over Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace. Party at the Palace have quietly frozen their ticket prices, and capped the capacity at 5,000 per day – that's below permitted levels to ensure it is a festival everyone can feel comfortable at. Festival Director John Richardson said: 'Obviously it's a difficult time across the board for events and so on so a lot of things are all about the numbers, but we want to make sure the spirit of our festival community is right and also that people can afford to come. 'So we have set ticket prices at the same levels as 10 years ago – you can legitimately get a ticket to see all these bands, a comedy fest and much more over two days, for less than the add-on booking fees for a big stadium show. 'This festival is really special, it's all about families and fun, a welcoming environment and lots of room for everyone to relax and do their own thing when they want. That's really at the core for us. 'The people who come here every year to celebrate summer with us are the reason it's such a special event – and we want to make sure they have the best time every time.' The festival is renowned for showcasing emerging local talent – it was the first fest to book The Snuts long before they hit arena stardom. John added: 'This year on the Green Fox Energy Breakthrough Stage there is a really strong line-up across the weekend, as always. 'Laurie Wright, Ecko, Pistol Daisys and very local talent Emily Evans jump out, but there's a lot of potential future stars there – it's something we are very passionate about and proud of. 'That is what Party at the Palace is all about - community. Well, that and SuBo.'
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Gives me goosebumps', say emotional Boyzone fans as Keith Duffy opens up about on-stage Stephen Gately tribute
FORMER Boyzone star Keith Duffy has revealed the heartfelt tribute he and Brian McFadden pay to their late friend Stephen Gately during every Boyzlife show. The 50-year-old and his fellow Advertisement 3 Stephen Gately passed away in October 2009 Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 Keith Duffy revealed the heartfelt tribute he and Brian McFadden pay to Stephen during their Boyzlife gigs Credit: Instagram 3 He said it's a 'beautiful part of the show' Credit: Getty was just 33 when he died in Majorca due to a pulmonary oedema or fluid in the lungs as a result of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Keith and former The pair, who joined forces in 2016 to form Boyzlife, made a promise to remember the late singer before forming their new band. Keith explained: "Brian and I made a pact when we first got together, that we would try our best to keep Stephen Gately's memories alive within the music business." Advertisement READ MORE ON KEITH DUFFY He revealed that they take a moment to remember Stephen during each show. He added: "So every night we do a little speech about Stephen and we ask the audience to remember their favourite memories of him and we dedicate the song to him and we sing it for him." The emotional moment comes before the iconic duo perform the Boyzone hit No Matter What. Keith said: "It's just a beautiful part of the show. Everybody gets out their phones and they light up, we light up whatever venue we are in. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN "What we did in our live show, we got Stephen's performance of A Different Beat, a song that Boyzone had out years ago. "It's a great performance of Stephen. So we do the vocals that Stephen didn't do and we leave Stephen's vocals on. Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife are now shareholders of Chorley FC "So we have his voice in the show and it's a real hair on the neck moment and everybody lights up their phones." Explaining why the song means so much to him, he said: "For me, No Matter What - Stephen brought that song to Boyzone." Advertisement Keith went on to explain the story behind the track, which was originally part of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Whistle Down The Wind. He said: "Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen were working together and Andrew Lloyd Webber wanted Stephen to perform that song from Whistle Down The Wind and Stephen made it a Boyzone thing. "So we're very lucky to have been a part of it because it could have just been Stephen. 'BEAUTIFUL' "So that's the song that we decided that we'd always dedicate to him and it's a beautiful part of the show." Advertisement The Six O'Clock Show shared a clip of the conversation to their Instagram and fans were quick to share their love and support in the comments. Julie said: "Always get a shiver down my arms. He's always there guys." Karen wrote: "No matter what will always remind me of Stephen. He had such a beautiful voice. It's such a lovely thing they do to keep his memory alive." Colette commented: "Beautiful. Miss Steo so much." Advertisement Louise said: "Steo would be so proud of you all, as fans thank you so much for keeping his memory alive, it really means a lot." Another added: "Different beat is just stunning and gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and especially live. It's a beautiful tribute for him along with No Matter What."
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Still got the moves', cry fans as former Boyzone stars Keith Duffy and Ronan Keating reunite for ‘wonderful' gig
FORMER Boyzone stars Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy were reunited for a "wonderful" gig. The pair were one half of the hugely popular boyband that also featured Stephen Gatley, and Advertisement 2 Keith Duffy and Ronan Keating delighted fans by reuniting Credit: Instagram 2 The pair performed one of their Boyzone hits Credit: Instagram Since the band went their separate ways, Keith formed a new supergroup with former Westlife singer Brian McFadden. While Ronan made the move down under and has also had a hugely successful solo singing career. During a recent gig with Boyzlife for retired South African golfer Gary Player, Keith and Brian brought out a very special guest. The pair delighted fans yesterday by sharing a video of them performing with Ronan on the stage. Advertisement Read more on boyzone This is the first time both Ronan and Keith have shared the stage since They performed just one Boyzone song, Love Me For A Reason, during the gig. In the video shared on Keith's Instagram, Ronan can be seen swooning and singing along with the hit song with his former bandmate. The pair were also joined by Keith's Boyzlife bandmate and Brian McFadden. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Giving fans a small taste of the performance, Keith wrote: "What a night performing for @ tonight. "Performing with Ronan in 'Love me for a reason' brought back real emotion and love." Ronan Keating and wife Storm in Australia Delighted friends and fans raced to the comment section to gush over the brief reunion. Cristina said: "The trio we never knew we needed." Advertisement Aubrey commented: "Missing Boyzone a lot! Nice to see that Ro is jamming with you, guys." Helen wrote: "You guys still got the moves." FANS REJOICE Simone gushed: "Wow, wonderful." Another fan added: "This has made my heart so happy seeing two of Boyzone perform together again and Brian too and the moves too. Love this." Advertisement The pair's reunion comes after The pair travelled to the Spanish island of Ibiza with luxury fashion brand Marc Cain. Ronan took to In the clips, the couple can be seen relaxing by the pool at their stunning hotel. Advertisement They also dined out, visited the beach and enjoyed a scenic boat trip with their hosts. During their stay, both Ronan and Storm were glammed up by a styling team to model pieces from the brand's summer collection.
BreakingNews.ie
31-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Rewind Festival at St Anne's Park: Everything you need to know
The Rewind Festival at St Anne's Park in Dublin promises to help us turn back the clock on Sunday, June 1st, allowing us to indulge our secret love of retro beats. The event is due to feature the timeless tunes of Billy Ocean, The Boomtown Rats, Jerry Fish and Something Happens. There will also be opportunities to revel in nostalgia with ABC, Matt Goss, Midge Ure, Tiffany and Toyah. Irish act Boyzlife are also set to grace the stage. Advertisement So, if you're planning to be in St Anne's Park on Sunday, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. When is it on? Rewind Festival takes place on Sunday, June 1st at St Anne's Park in Dublin. What time should I arrive? Gates open at 2pm and the festival is scheduled to start at 3pm. Who is playing and when? 2pm - gates open Advertisement 3pm - show starts How do I get there and home again? Plan and book your travel arrangements in advance, allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. As traffic delays are inevitable, fans are encouraged by promoters to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. By DART: The nearest DART station is Harmonstown Dart Station and they will run services to and from the concerts each day. By car: There is no public parking at the event, and car parks in St Anne's are not open to the public during events, so promoters have asked fans to use public transport and not to park illegaly or in residential areas as clamping will be in operation. By bus: You can get Dublin Bus No 6, H1, H2, and H3 to the venue from Abbey Street Lower. Marathon Coaches are also running return buses to and from the City Centre to St Anne's Park for the concert. Buses leave from Northwall Quay Bus Stop 7623 at 1pm on the day of the concert and drop off at St Paul's School, Clontarf. Return buses will begin loading from there on demand from 10.30pm, with the last bus leaving at 11.30pm. Approach routes: Allow at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. That means, allow two hours on top of the time Google Maps is telling you it will take. Advertisement When you get to either of the two entrances, you will have to walk an extra roughly 1.3km from the park entrance to the ticket scan/entry. There are two entrances, and follow instructions on your ticket for entry to the venue, because your ticket will outline what route/entry to take. The green entrance on Sybil Hill onto the main avenue, and the blue entrance is on All Saints Road via Tennis Court entry. There is no entry or exit on Mount Prospect Avenue. Advertisement St Anne's Park is a residential area – organisers have appealed to all concertgoers to respect the local community by not littering, engaging in antisocial behaviour or parking illegally. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing, there are limited tickets available on Ticketmaster. Concertgoers are advised to buy tickets from accredited sources only. What's the story with security? Under-16s attending the concert must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 25. Unaccompanied under-16s will be refused entry without refund. The promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not a suitable environment for children under five, and all attendees must have a ticket. No queuing is allowed prior to the gates opening, and attendees are advised to allow time for security checks on the way in. If you do turn up early, you will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site. Regardless, you should aim to be within the venue 30 minutes before the show starts. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. All bags may be searched, and this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No alcohol or food is allowed into the arena. Advertisement Other banned items at the event include – but are not exclusive to – umbrellas, garden furniture, camping chairs, e-scooters, e-bikes, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans. There is also no re-admission to the concert, so if you leave, you cannot re-enter. Can I take photos at the concert? Smartphones and small digital cameras are permitted, but cameras with long or detachable lenses or recording equipment are not. GoPros and iPads are also prohibited. What's the weather giving? Sunday is expected to be mostly dry, with the potential for some rain between 2-6pm. It should be mostly sunny otherwise though, with temperatures between 12 and 18 degrees during the day/night St Anne's Park is a standing-only venue, and all gigs take place outdoors on grass, so regardless of the forecast, dress accordingly for Irish weather – think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream. But remember, no umbrellas.
Extra.ie
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Everything you need to know ahead of summer gigs at St Anne's Park
It's set to be a stunning summer of music, with some of the hottest gigs of the season kicking off across the weekend. St. Anne's Park is one of the venues boasting an impressive lineup this summer, with a handful of major acts taking to the stage in Clontarf. If you're heading for a day of fun in the sun and epic tunes from Friday, here's everything you need to know! It's set to be a stunning summer of music, with some of the hottest gigs of the season kicking off across the weekend. Pic: Mariano Regidor/Redferns Friday May 30th: Inhaler, Blossoms, Gurriers, Scustin Saturday May 31st: The Lumineers, Michael Marcagi Sunday June 1st – Rew!nd: Billy Ocean, The Boomtown Rats, ABC, Matt Goss, Boyzlife, Midge Ure, Tiffany, Toyah, Jerry Fish, Something Happens ABC, Matt Goss, Boyzlife, Midge Ure, Tiffany, Toyah, Jerry Fish, Something Happens Wednesday June 4th – Macklemore, Rudimental, Allie Sherlock Friday June 6th – Stereophonics, James Bay Saturday June 7th – The 2 Johnnies, Vengaboys, Basshunter Sunday June 8th – The Corrs, Imelda May, Natalie Imbruglia St. Anne's Park is one of the venues boasting an impressive lineup this summer, with a handful of major acts taking to the stage in Clontarf. Gates open at 5pm for most gigs, with the shows starting at 6pm. This is except for Rew!nd where gates are 2pm and the first act is 3pm. There is strictly no queuing allowed prior to gates opening. Patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. If patrons do turn up early they will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site. If you're heading for a day of fun in the sun and epic tunes from Friday, here's everything you need to know! Pic: Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns Due to safety precautions, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs/stools permitted on site. Patrons are being advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. Any items left at entrances/in surrounding areas will also be removed and disposed of accordingly. Bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, e-scooters and e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. Please see full details of prohibited items here. Gates open at 5pm for most gigs, with the shows starting at 6pm. There will be two routes of entry – the BLUE and GREEN route. You may enter through whichever of these is most convenient for you. Please note: both routes require an approximate 1.3km walk from park entrance to concert arena. • GREEN ENTRANCE: Sybil Hill onto main avenue. • BLUE ENTRANCE: All Saints Road, via Tennis court entry. There is no entry or exit from Mount Prospect Avenue. Organisers are advising patrons to book their return travel in advance and to give at least an extra 2 hours travel time to and from the venue. Traffic and parking delays are set to be evident on the day, with patrons being encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. By DART: The DART will run services to and from the concerts each day. Please alight at HARMONSTOWN DART station. By BUS: Dublin Bus run services that will bring you within walking distance of the concert site. From Abbey St Lower – 6, H1, H2, H3. More info here. There is also no public parking at this event, the car parks in St Anne's are not open to the public during events. There is one box office / guestlist point on the main avenue, adjacent to where the GREEN and BLUE routes meet. Under 16's MUST be accompanied at all times by a Parent/Guardian over 25, who takes full responsibility and remains with them throughout the event. Those under 16 who are unaccompanied will be refused entry without refund. The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply. Recommended no under 5's. The 2 Johnnies is 14+.
