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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent's most viewed audition that led to over 1bn streams of song
Britain's Got Talent has seen plenty of acts rise to stardom since the ITV talent show first hit our screens back in 2007. From dancing dogs to magicians, dance groups and singers – there's rarely been a dull moment. Many of the acts from the show have gone on to become household names, including the likes of series one winner opera singer Paul Potts and Scottish songstress Susan Boyle – who caused a media frenzy when her first audition aired back in 2009. Susan was pipped to the post as winner of the show that year by street dance troupe Diversity. However, there's one act who has gone on to have an impact around the world since his first audition. Ten years ago in 2015, singer Calum Scott had one of the most iconic moments in the show with his song choice. His haunting rendition of 'Dancing on My Own', originally released in 2010 by Swedish pop star Robyn, saw Simon press his golden buzzer, winning him a place in the live semi-final and eventually, the final. Calum, from Hull, has gone on to have huge success as an artist, performing with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Take That. His recorded version of his audition track now totals more than 1bn streams on Spotify alone. Dancing on My Own reached number two in the UK charts upon its release in 2016 and was Britain's best-selling single that summer. Calum's first Britain's Got Talent audition has now had a staggering 399m views on the official BGT account on YouTube. It's the most watched from the talent show, followed by Susan Boyle with 263 million views. Recommended reading: Britain's Got Talent fans call for wildcard return of CJ Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Surprise proposal on ITV's BGT leaves viewers in 'tears' Calum came in sixth place in the competition in 2015, losing out to winners Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse the dog. The 2025 series is the show's 18th and it comes to an end this weekend. Britain's Got Talent's live final airs on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Britain's Got Talent's most viewed audition that led to over 1bn streams of song
Britain's Got Talent's Calum Scott has shot to fame after appearing on the show in 2015. (Image: ITV) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Britain's Got Talent has seen plenty of acts rise to stardom since the ITV talent show first hit our screens back in 2007. From dancing dogs to magicians, dance groups and singers – there's rarely been a dull moment. Many of the acts from the show have gone on to become household names, including the likes of series one winner opera singer Paul Potts and Scottish songstress Susan Boyle – who caused a media frenzy when her first audition aired back in 2009. Who won Britain's Got Talent over Susan Boyle? Susan was pipped to the post as winner of the show that year by street dance troupe Diversity. However, there's one act who has gone on to have an impact around the world since his first audition. Who is the biggest success on Britain's Got Talent? Ten years ago in 2015, singer Calum Scott had one of the most iconic moments in the show with his song choice. His haunting rendition of 'Dancing on My Own', originally released in 2010 by Swedish pop star Robyn, saw Simon press his golden buzzer, winning him a place in the live semi-final and eventually, the final. Calum, from Hull, has gone on to have huge success as an artist, performing with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Take That. His recorded version of his audition track now totals more than 1bn streams on Spotify alone. Dancing on My Own reached number two in the UK charts upon its release in 2016 and was Britain's best-selling single that summer. Calum's first Britain's Got Talent audition has now had a staggering 399m views on the official BGT account on YouTube. It's the most watched from the talent show, followed by Susan Boyle with 263 million views. Recommended reading: Did Calum Scott ever win Britain's Got Talent? Calum came in sixth place in the competition in 2015, losing out to winners Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse the dog. What time is the BGT final 2025? The 2025 series is the show's 18th and it comes to an end this weekend. Britain's Got Talent's live final airs on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice choir to perform at Venue Cymru
The Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir, which was a semi-finalist in the 2023 series of the ITV talent show, will perform at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Friday June 20. The choir is known for their 'distinct rich harmonies' and 'contemporary take on the traditional Welsh male voice ensemble'. (Image: Supplied) The choir is known for their 'distinct rich harmonies' and 'contemporary take on the traditional Welsh male voice ensemble'. The tour will showcase the choir's 'unique and celebrated sound', which blends contemporary chart-topping hits with choral classics, from Harry Styles to traditional Welsh hymns. The shows will feature the choir's viral cover of Calum Scott's Biblical, which they performed in their Britain's Got Talent audition and later released as a debut Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir in action (Image: Supplied) This worldwide hit reached number one on the iTunes Classical charts and has more than 21 million views globally. They will also perform the Welsh hymn Calon Lan and Ennio Morricone's Italian song, Nella Fantasia. The choir is made up of men of all ages and backgrounds, who come together to create an 'emotional, once-in-a-lifetime listening experience'.The Johns' Boys at appear on Britain's Got Talent (Image: Tom Dymond) Their appearance on Britain's Got Talent launched them into the international spotlight, where Simon Cowell stated "A brilliant choir. "I love them". Amongst the choir's many accolades include being crowned the 2019 Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen International Music Festival, making them the first British male voice choir to ever win this award. Aled Phillips, artistic director and conductor, said: "As a group of men from all walks of life and a wide range of ages, it's an incredible honour to be on this extraordinary journey, performing to sold-out audiences in some of the most prestigious venues across the UK. "Each show is a celebration of the music we love to sing, and the chance to connect with audiences through such a wide variety of genres makes every performance truly special." For more information visit the Johns' Boys website.
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Calum Scott is coming back to SA!
South Africans evidently have a thing for Calum Scott. Following a sold-out debut in 2018 and return tours in 2022 and 2023, Breakout Events has confirmed that the UK singer-songwriter will return to South Africa in January 2026 for a three-city tour as part of his global Avenoir Tour. Cape Town fans, mark your calendars: the multi-platinum artist is set to deliver another emotionally charged performance in the Mother City, as he lights up the stage at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on 14 January 2026. 'I remember my first time in South Africa, being blown away by the demand for tickets to my show – it made me feel so special! Every time that I have been back, I have felt the same love and excitement. Touring is my favourite part of my job, but touring in places like South Africa is just a dream come true,' says Scott. The Avenoir Tour is Scott's biggest yet, with shows lined up across 24 cities in the United Kingdom and Europe before he heads south of the equator for shows in Cape Town, Durban (16 January) and Pretoria (17 January). Expect to soak up the live energy of Scott's fan favourites including 'You Are The Reason' and 'Dancing On My Own', as well as tracks from his upcoming album Avenoir, which is due to drop this September.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Decade of hits and heart: Calum Scott's ‘The Avenoir Tour' is coming to South Africa
Calum Scott performing with South African flags during a sold-out Cape Town show at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in 2023. Image: Supplied. Following a decade in the entertainment industry and several personal challenges, internationally acclaimed English singer and songwriter Calum Scott insists that he has never felt better. 'I am probably happier than I have ever been,' he explained during an interview with 'Independent Media Lifestyle.' 'I've never been more content in both my personal life and my professional life. I feel like I believe in myself more than I ever have, and I am in a really good place in my life.' With his increased positivity, the 'You Are The Reason' hitmaker is thrilled to be bringing his 'The Avenoir Tour' to South Africa early next year. The former 'Britain's Got Talent' star will be performing in Cape Town on January 14, before making his way to Durban two days later and then ending his Mzansi tour in Joburg on January 17. The Brit Awards-nominated artist is no stranger to South Africa, having previously toured the country several times before, including in 2018, then in 2022 and 2023. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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He added: 'South Africa is very special and for me to be so far away from home and to have so many people support my music, that love what I do and have used my music for certain parts of their lives, its an honour so I have maintained that I will be the kind of artist that comes and pays my respect back so if the least i can do is perform in South Africa for an hour and half and that's exactly what I will do.' Calum Scott performs in 2023 at Zevenwacht Wine Estate for a sold-out Cape Town show. Image: Supplied He explained that he has had some eventful experiences during his previous visits to the country. 'I had come back to South Africa not long after Covid, and we were performing at a Botanical Garden. I don't think that they had reset the sprinkler system correctly, so midway through the show, the sprinklers came on and everybody got drenched. "Then it rained, and then there was load shedding, so it turned everything off.' 'It was all going off, but it was one of my most memorable performances because even with the chaos, the crowd was so into it still, which shows the tenacity and passion of my fans in South Africa.' Scott is also excited to be performing brand-new music when he visits the nation, including from his third studio album, called ' Avenoir', which is also the name of his tour and is due to be released in September. He explained that he title is inspired by a book he read and that it is 'a challenge to live in the present and to enjoy every day as it comes, to be blessed and to count your blessings.' 'That's the challenge that I want to put back on my fans, not worry too much about the past and future and to enjoy every moment because life is very short.' Scott also explained this album is different to anything else he has worked on during his decade-long career so far. 'This album feels very intentional, and it feels like I am evolving as an artist and as a person in confidence, happiness and in my creativity, and I am very excited to see what the fans make of it.' 'There is something for everyone on this album, and when I was writing it, as always, I took inspiration from things that happened to me, things that happened to people close to me, so there are quite a lot of personal elements to it.' 'Avenoir' also includes the powerful love song 'Die For You', which was released on Friday, May 23. 'With his single, I wanted to return to that heart-wrenching emotional ballad which represents who I am and the kind of music I like to perform.' Scott added, 'It is a declaration of love, and it is so poetic. With a title like that, what I am trying to get across in that song is like if I could reach into my chest and give you my heart, that's what I would do.' 'I am excited for the journey the song is going to go on and even beyond couples because it is also for friendship for people's kids or anything that they feel that passionate about.' As Scott prepares to visit South Africa, he explained that apart from his many achievements over the past 10 years, being able to tour is one of his greatest accomplishments. 'I have had some amazing success in my life, I have been nominated for Awards several times, I have three songs over a billions streams each on Spotify, 'You the Reason' has over a billion views on YouTube and I have achieved some amazing accolades which I am very grateful for but I don't think that there is anything better than seeing people in the flesh and witnessing the impact that your music and your artistry has on people.' 'It is quite profound and magical.'
