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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Music legend revealed love for 'historic' Glasgow venue
Nile Rodgers & CHIC performed at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13. Following their gig, Nile, 72, shared his love for the well-known venue. In an Instagram post, the American musician, songwriter, and record producer said the Barrowlands is an 'uplifting stop to play' while on tour. READ MORE: American music legend announced exciting Glasgow gig In the post, the star said: "This historic Barrowlands is an uplifting stop to play." Nile is known for being the co-founder of CHIC (Nile Rodgers & CHIC), who are an American band. The Barrowland Ballroom is one of Glasgow's most famous music venues, which has hosted several big names over the years. It is located in the East End, next to the Barras Markets. It was originally built by Maggie McIver as a dance hall in 1934. READ MORE: Legendary British 90s band announced Glasgow concert READ MORE: Oasis support act's huge promise ahead of Glasgow gig However, in 1958, the building was largely destroyed by a fire, but the venue reopened in 1960 after extensive renovations. Since 1983, the prestigious venue has been used as a concert venue.
Extra.ie
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Electric Picnic unveils huge lineup ahead of sold-out return this month
Electric Picnic have announced huge domestic and international names ahead of its return later this month. The festival returns to Stradbally, Co Laois on August 29, with Chappell Roan, Hozier, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon among the headliners — with other expected highlights of the weekend including Kneecap, Conan Grey and Kingfishr. Announcing the new acts on Wednesday (August 6), Electric Picnic organisers have announced that acts ranging from Inhaler to Nile Rodgers + CHIC will be Laois bound later this month. Electric Picnic have announced huge domestic and international names ahead of its return later this month. Pic: Fans who didn't catch Inhaler's gig at St Anne's Park earlier this summer but are heading to Stradbally Hall will rejoice as the Elijah Hewson fronted band take to the stage over the weekend. Multi-platinum artist David Gray will also be heading to Laois, hitting up the legends slot on Sunday night, while Nile Rodgers + CHIC, who made their picnic debut in 2009 and have been a regular fixture, will return. After The Cranberries' final performance at the London Palladium in 2017 just before singer Dolores O'Riordan, brothers and bandmates Noel and Mike Hogan return to play the band's iconic catalogue for the first time in eight years, and they won't be alone — as they're joined by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and a very special guest (intriguing!) Nile Rodgers and Chic return to the picnic this August. Pic: ShaneContinuing their 40th anniversary, The Saw Doctors return to Stradbally once again, while Jazzy's ascent to dance-pop royalty and one of Ireland's most popular women on Spotify continues as she makes her third appearance at the picnic. Fresh from their Glastonbury performance, The Coronas will also return, while King Kong Company also come back to Stradbally. Tipperary natives will rejoice, as The 2 Johnnies and the Junior B All-Stars are also heading to the picnic to play songs from their Number 1 album, Small Town Heroes. And any 2000s clubgoers will also be delighted to know that Mark McCabe will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Maniac 2000 at Stradbally Hall, bringing a very special show including dance classics, new bangers and a very special live show. The 2 Johnnies will also be performing from their latest album, Small Town Heroes, in Stradbally. Pic: Ruth Medjber With comedy tents and podcasts also being a huge highlight of the weekend, the I'm Grand Mam podcast — hosted by Cork comedians PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey — will bring their massive podcast to the Electric Arena. The new additions come as Kneecap, fresh off their mammoth Glastonbury gig which was investigated by local police, will be performing at the main stage after tearing the house down last year. Electric Picnic will take place from August 29-31, with tickets being completely sold out.
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Will Smith was gifted two gold cases from Swansea's Au Vodka - this is what happened next
Will Smith was gifted two gold cases from Swansea's Au Vodka - this is what happened next The brand described it as 'a crazy moment in its global journey' Hollywood megastar Will Smith has been presented with Au Vodka's latest product (Image: John Myers ) Hollywood A-lister Will Smith has been presented with two golden cases of a Welsh vodka brand's new flavour, in the latest chapter of its ever-growing success story. DJ Charlie Sloth, who is one of the directors of Swansea-based Au Vodka, met up with the multi award-winning actor where he presented him with two custom briefcases. Sloth told the star he was the first person in the world to be given juicy peach-flavoured mixer cans, in a moment the brand described as "a crazy moment in its global journey." Smith responded: "Wow. That's beautiful. Good looking out." Sloth told him: "You're literally the first person in the world to have them." "Juicy peach, love that," Smith said, as he cracked open a can and tasted it for himself. He then embraced Sloth with a hug and told him: "Very good. Thank you." Article continues below Watch the moment Will got presented with the vodka here: Content cannot be displayed without consent Earlier this year, Au Vodka moved into incredible new £3 million headquarters in Llansamlet. You can take a look around its new base by clicking here. Au Vodka is the brainchild of friends Charlie Morgan, 29, and Jackson Quinn, 31. It has taken the spirits world by storm since launching in 2016. The brand, known for its striking gold bottle, has gone from its humble beginnings of a production of 2,000 bottles to now selling more than 1.6 million. You can read more about its amazing story by clicking here. Will Smith is performing in Cardiff this August as part of his upcoming Based on a True Story Summer Tour. The global superstar will headline Live at Bute Park on Monday, August 25, joined by very special guests, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC. The Based on a True Story Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith's first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story. Article continues below These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including Jiggy Wit It, Miami, Summertime and more.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CHIC 2025 in Shanghai to focus on fashion innovations
The CHIC 2025 event in Shanghai is designed to facilitate business connections through a blend of creative trade show elements and experiential activities. Under the theme 'Fashion Picnic in Autumn,' CHIC 2025 (September) aims to focus on tapping into burgeoning markets, showcasing brands, leveraging digital tools, and fostering creative interactions. Scheduled to take place from 2-4 September 2025, the event will feature more than 800 exhibitors across nine designed thematic zones spanning an area of more than 50,000m2. The space hall will display Spring/Summer 2026 collections in various categories including women's, men's, and children's apparel, as well as accessories, shoes, and bags. Some highlights include CHIC Talk, CHIC Shows, and an integrated digital WeChat Mini Program. The aim is to foster dialogue, spur innovation, and streamline networking within the industry. CHIC Talk will feature a series of expert-led seminars and workshops offering a knowledge exchange platform. These sessions will bring together industry specialists and leading brands to discuss current trends in fashion. Runway shows at the event will highlight creative designs for the upcoming season from premium brands and collective presentations by prominent national fashion organisations. These runway events aim to showcase the style acumen and capabilities of the participating labels. The CHIC WeChat Mini programme will serve as a central digital tool for the fair, consolidating essential services such as visitor registration, business matching, and live stream broadcasting. This programme is extensively used by exhibitors, visitors, and partners as a crucial component of CHIC's digital infrastructure. To date, CHIC has facilitated more than 1,000 matchmaking sessions and connected more than 600,000 trade visitors. The spring edition of the fair in 2025, held from 11 to 13 March drew more than 1,175 exhibitors and a new high of over 165,000 visitors, with 55% attending CHIC for the first time. The upcoming autumn edition aims to continue this momentum by organising targeted matchmaking meetings to explore new buyer potential and is anticipated to attract over 60,000 visitors. "CHIC 2025 in Shanghai to focus on fashion innovations" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Local Norway
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Local Norway
Eight music festivals you shouldn't miss in Norway this summer
OverOslo OverOslo kicks of the festival season in Norway's capital, drawing thousands to its spectacular location at Scene Grefsenkollen, a stage on a hill 377 metres above the city. The festival, which has been held annually since 2011, will this year see M2M, the pop duo featuring Marion Ravn and Marit Larsen, reunite for their first full concert in Norway following a 22-year hiatus. It will also feature disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the rock icon Bryan Adams. Lars Vaular, Norway's hip and rap legend will be performing as will the relative newcomer Cezinando. The OverOslo festival is a relative newcomer to Oslo's festival schedule. Photo: VisitOSLO / Hedda Jerpåsen Tons of Rock Tons of Rock is Norway's biggest hard rock and metal festival, with 150,000 rock fans descending on the Ekebergsletta park in 2024. This year's festival , held from June 25th to June 28th, is headlined by the US heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold and the Norwegian alternative rock band Kaizers Orchestra. Then there are two veterans from the 1990s, the British indie band Muse, and the US rock band Green Day, and the heavy metal legends Megadeth and Machine Head. Stavernfestivalen (Stavern, Larvik Municipality) Stavernfestivalen is an annual music festival that takes place in the small town of Stavern in Larvik Municipality at the Larvik Golf Arena. It has been running strong for more than 20 years. The festival is being held between July 3rd and July 5th this year, drawing tens of thousands of revellers. The lineup for 2025 is heavily slanted towards hip-hop and EDM, with the headline acts including Gabrielle, G-Eazy, the US superstar DJ Steve Aoki, the Norwegian hiphop duo Arif & Stig, the Swedish DJ Axwell, Norwegian hip hop group Roc Boyz, and the US rapper Swae Lee. Remember that you'll need to show ID before entering and that the festival has strict age requirement rules in place - both are pretty common for most major festivals in Norway. Palmesus Palmesus bills itself as Northern Europe's biggest beach party, attracting more than 20,000 people every year to Bystranda beach, outside of Kristiansand. This year's festival takes place between July 4th and July 5th. Headliners include the Norwegian DJ Kygo, the Australian music producer Fisher, the English electronics duo Chase & Status, and the English grime legend Stormzy. Advertisement Slottsfjell (Tønsberg) Slottsfjell is one of Norway's most popular rock and pop music festivals. It takes place in Tønsberg in eastern Norway and has been a hit with audiences since its launch in 2003. The festival is well-known for booking a broad program of artists, and over the years, it has hosted international superstars such as Kendrick Lamar, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Mac Miller, and The 1975, as well as most of the more famous Norwegian artists. Slottsfjell had to go on a four-year hiatus from 2018 to 2021, but was relaunched in 2022 with an updated concept. The 2025 edition of Slottsfjell will take place from July 10th to July 11th, with the main headliners all Scandinavian artists. This year's program and line-up includes the Canadian music producer Kaytranada, the Russian superstar DJ Nina Kraviz, and the veteran Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp. Other high profile acts include the South African pop star Tyla, the Swedish hip hop group HOV1, and the Norwegian hip hop group Undergrunn. Advertisement Molde International Jazz Festival (Molde, Møre og Romsdal County) The Molde International Jazz Festival, also known as Moldejazz, is among the oldest jazz festivals in Europe. It takes place every year in July – this year, the festival will run from July 14th to 19th – and it has been bringing joy to jazz lovers in Norway since 1961. During the festival, visitors can enjoy around 120 concerts, and roughly 22,000 tickets are sold each year. There are often around 500 artists playing at Moldejazz, and some 600 volunteers support the festival staff and ensure the event runs smoothly. If you're into jazz and staying in Norway for the summer, going to Moldejazz is a must. This year's festival features Jason Moran, one of the world's top jazz pianists; multiple Grammy-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves; drummer Makaya McCraven; and Grammy-nominated guitarist Julian Lage. Buktafestivalen (Tromsø) Bukta Tromsø Open Air Festival – also known as Buktafestivalen – is an open-air pop and rock festival that has been taking place in Tromsø annually since 2004. This year, it will run from July 18th to 19th. From Northern Norwegian punk, Danish metal, and British indie rock to Norwegian Americana and Austrian psych music – Bukta caters to many different musical tastes and is among the premier summer events of its kind in northern Norway. Headliners this year include Band of Horses, and Eagles of Death Metal, the Norwegian singer Gabrielle and the Swedish garage rock band The Hellacopters. Advertisement Øyafestivalen (Oslo) Øyafestivalen is Oslo's biggest musical festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary last year. This year's festival is headlined by some of the hottest artists today, such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Queens of the Stone Age, girl in red, and Kneecap. There are several available ticket options. The weekly pass, which gives you access to the festival in Tøyen Park from Wednesday to Sunday, was already sold out at the start of June. Weekend passes for Saturday and Sunday were still available, as were day passes for all days.
