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Edinburgh Live
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Remember Monday's huge TV appearance fans forgot about uncovered on Eurovision night
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Excitement and anticipation swept the nation in March when the UK's Eurovision 2025 entry was unveiled. The chosen act, country-pop trio Remember Monday, are gearing up to dazzle the audience in Basel, Switzerland, with their catchy tune 'What The Hell Just Happened?'. The close-knit friends, Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, met at Farnborough College in Hampshire and formed their girl group in 2013. Their bond extends beyond music - Lauren and Charlotte were even part of Holly-Anne's bridal party at her 2023 wedding. Each of the three has an impressive background in musical theatre, with credits including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Matilda, and SIX The Musical. Now, they're set to take the Eurovision stage by storm as the first girl group to represent the UK since 1999. Competing against 36 other nations, Remember Monday describe themselves as "pop girlies with a little bit of yeehaw". The trio promised: "We're going to be the first girlband to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour. "We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage." This dynamic girl group is ready to shine and make the UK proud with their unique blend of country-pop charm and high-energy performance, reports Surrey Live. It might come as a surprise, but these women have previously competed in a major televised singing contest and even reached the quarter finals of the show. Remember Monday appeared on the eighth series of The Voice UK, advancing to week two of The Knockouts in the music reality competition. Their rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose during the blind auditions resulted in a four-chair turn and quickly went viral, establishing the country-pop trio as formidable contenders from the start. In The Knockouts, the group performed their original song, Jailbreaker, leaving the audience amazed by their talent and uniqueness. Though Molly Hocking ultimately claimed the title of The Voice UK winner in 2019, Remember Monday certainly made an impression on both the judges and viewers. The public's opinion of the girl group was overwhelmingly positive, peaking during their stint on the show, with one X (formerly Twitter) user posting: "I would love to see #remembermonday win @BBCTheVoiceUK #TheVoiceUK they are refreshing and fantastic ! "Gotta love a lil Country music!" One social media user expressed their enthusiasm: "Remember Monday performing their own song and smashing it, love the combination of original song and their talent, no expectations or preconceptions to overcome. "Love it. #TheVoiceUK," while another praised the musical trio, commenting: "Remember Monday singing their own song, not hiding behind someone else's success but blazing their own trail. Brilliant #TheVoiceUK". After belting out their own tune Jailbreak, numerous fans of the programme voiced their admiration online, with one individual writing on X: "@remembermonday_ when can I download Jailbreaker? ! Absolutely smashed it - loved this song so much and I wish people made more music like this #TheVoiceUK". Another fan penned: "An original song, and a blinding one at that. Cheers for sharing it with us, Remember Monday. #TheVoiceUK". Remember Monday is set to embark on their most extensive tour yet, performing in 16 cities throughout England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Eurovision 2025 will uplift audiences from May 13 to 17; with May 13 pencilled in for the first semi-final, May 15 for the second, and the grand finale scheduled for May 17. The cherished event will unfold at Basel's St. Jakobshalle in Switzerland, boasting a capacity for an audience of 12,400. For those eager to see Remember Monday's Eurovision showcase – the entire contest will be televised live on BBC One and accessible through the convenience of BBC iPlayer streaming.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Eurovision's Remember Monday's forgotten TV appearance 3 years ago
The UK's Eurovision 2025 entry, Remember Monday, have been best friends for years and even appeared on a huge BBC show with their country-pop girl group The UK's Eurovision hopes for 2025 soared as country-pop sensation Remember Monday were unveiled as the nation's entry in March, sparking a frenzy of elation. Set to strut their stuff in Basel, Switzerland come May, the trio will take their catchy tune What The Hell Just Happened? to the iconic Eurovision stage. The bandmates, who became inseparable after meeting in a performing arts class at Farnborough College, Hampshire, are Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele. Their bond is so strong that Lauren and Charlotte even played bridesmaids at Holly-Anne's wedding last year. With each member having trodden the boards in major West End shows – Holly in Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, Charlotte in Mary Poppins, and Lauren in Matilda and SIX The Musical – they bring a wealth of theatrical flair to the contest, reports Surrey Live. Remember Monday, vying with 36 other nations, marks the first all-female group to fly the flag for the UK at Eurovision since the late '90s. Dubbing themselves "pop girlies with a little bit of yeehaw", the girls expressed their excitement: "We're going to be the first girlband to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour. "We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage." However, what might come as a surprise is that the women have previously competed in a major televised singing competition, where they even made it as far as the quarter finals. As it turns out, Remember Monday participated in the eighth series of The Voice UK and progressed to week two of The Knockouts. Their rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose during the blind auditions earned them a four-chair turn, making it an instant viral sensation. This cemented the country-pop trio's status as strong contenders from the very start. In The Knockouts, they showcased their unique sound by performing an original song, Jailbreaker, and left the audience stunned by their exceptional talent. Despite not winning, with Molly Hocking ultimately claiming the title of The Voice UK winner in 2019, Remember Monday left a lasting impression on judges and viewers. During their time on the show, the girl group received overwhelmingly positive feedback, which was evident in comments on X (formerly Twitter), including this one: "I would love to see #remembermonday win @BBCTheVoiceUK #TheVoiceUK they are refreshing and fantastic ! "Gotta love a lil Country music!" One fan gushed on social media: "Remember Monday performing their own song and smashing it, love the combination of original song and their talent, no expectations or preconceptions to overcome. "Love it. #TheVoiceUK," while another heaped praise on the group, saying: "Remember Monday singing their own song, not hiding behind someone else's success but blazing their own trail. Brilliant #TheVoiceUK". Following their performance of Jailbreak, viewers swarmed social media with accolades for the ladies, with one admirer asking: "@remembermonday_ when can I download Jailbreaker? ! Absolutely smashed it - loved this song so much and I wish people made more music like this #TheVoiceUK". Yet another impressed viewer declared: "An original song, and a blinding one at that. Cheers for sharing it with us, Remember Monday. #TheVoiceUK". Remember Monday has also announced their most extensive tour yet, bringing them live to audiences in 16 cities across England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Eurovision 2025 is scheduled from May 13 to 17, with the first semi-final on the 13th, the second on the 15th, and the grand final extravaganza on May 17. All the excitement will unfold at Basel's St. Jakobshalle, boasting a capacity of 12,400 seats. For avid fans eager to see Remember Monday's act, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will air live on BBC One and be available for streaming on the BBC iPlayer.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
UK's Eurovision entry Remember Monday had huge TV appearance almost everyone forgot about
Remember Monday will be representing the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened? but the trio actually had a huge TV appearance before the show March's announcement of the UK's 2025 Eurovision entry was met with a surge of relief and enthusiasm as country-pop girl band Remember Monday were unveiled as Britain's hopefuls. The trio, united by their friendship, are prepped to showcase their tune What The Hell Just Happened? in the upcoming musical showdown at Basel, Switzerland come May. Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, who bonded over shared performing arts classes at Farnborough College, have been inseparable since forming the group in 2013 and have supported each other through milestones, including Holly-Anne's wedding last year where Lauren and Charlotte served as bridesmaids. With a wealth of experience in musical theatre, the band members have graced West End stages, with Holly performing in Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, Charlotte taking part in Mary Poppins and Lauren appearing in productions like Matilda and SIX The Musical, reports Surrey Live. Facing competition from 36 nations, Remember Monday is set to be the first all-female ensemble to fly the flag for the UK since 1999. Self-dubbed "pop girlies with a little bit of yeehaw", they said: "We're going to be the first girlband to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour. "We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage." However, what might surprise fans is that the trio previously appeared on a major televised singing competition, reaching the quarter finals of the show. The country-pop group competed in series eight of The Voice UK, impressing judges with their rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose during the blind auditions, which earned them a four-chair turn and quickly went viral. They later showcased their original song, Jailbreaker, during The Knockouts, stunning viewers with their talent and creativity. Although Molly Hocking ultimately won The Voice UK in 2019, Remember Monday left a lasting impact on the judges and audience alike. Their stint on the show sparked widespread enthusiasm, with one fan taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration: "I would love to see #remembermonday win @BBCTheVoiceUK #TheVoiceUK they are refreshing and fantastic ! "Gotta love a lil Country music!" One social media user commented: "Remember Monday performing their own song and smashing it, love the combination of original song and their talent, no expectations or preconceptions to overcome. "Love it. #TheVoiceUK," while another praised the musical trio, stating: "Remember Monday singing their own song, not hiding behind someone else's success but blazing their own trail. Brilliant #TheVoiceUK". Following their rendition of Jailbreak, several fans of the show voiced their approval on social media, with one individual inquiring: "@remembermonday_ when can I download Jailbreaker? ! Absolutely smashed it - loved this song so much and I wish people made more music like this #TheVoiceUK". Yet another fan expressed enthusiasm: "An original song, and a blinding one at that. Cheers for sharing it with us, Remember Monday. #TheVoiceUK". Remember Monday has recently disclosed their most extensive tour thus far, planning to hit stages in 16 different cities throughout England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Eurovision 2025 is slated for May 13 to 17, kicking off with the first semi-final on the 13th, followed by the second semi-final on the 15th, and culminating with the grand finale on May 17. The St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, chosen as the venue for the events, boasts a seating capacity of 12,400. Fans eager to see Remember Monday live should note that Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be aired on BBC One and available for streaming via BBC iPlayer.
