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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MP urges Reeves to back upgrades to East-West route
A Staffordshire MP has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to back upgrades to a busy East to West Midlands route ahead of the government's spending review. Burton and Uttoxeter MP Jacob Collier said the A50 and A500 corridor between Stoke and Derby needed "urgent" investment to support the Midlands economy, and major employers like JCB, Toyota and Rolls-Royce. Collier stated that the road currently faced "severe congestion at key pinch points", particularly in Staffordshire and Uttoxeter, and decisions around upgrades were needed. "I will continue to push for these essential upgrades to be made," he said. "For our local economy, for local employment opportunities, and for the safety of Uttoxeter residents." Transport organisation Midlands Connect said that upgrades would enhance the current transport links and connectivity. Improvements could create around £12bn in economic growth over the next 60 years, according to its report with Fifty500 Midlands Growth Corridor Commission. "The potential here is vast: 39,000 new jobs, 67,000 homes, and a thriving hub for green transport technology," Collier said. He added that the A50 and A500 must become a "true catalyst" for economic growth. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'Clarity needed on HS2 transport investment' Motorists will now face fines for bus lane driving Plans to upgrade busy East-West route revealed Local Democracy Reporting Service Midlands Connect
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Show Picks: Concerts by Jacob Collier, Alexander Stewart and cellist Yoyo Wu
Jacob Collier Live In Singapore If you did not catch Jacob Collier's 2022 gig at the Esplanade Theatre, here is your second chance. The English singer-songwriter is bringing the same tour to a larger venue, The Star Theat re. His Djesse World Tour, which has been ongoing since 2019, is based on his titular four-album project Djesse – Djesse Vol. 1 (2018), Djesse Vol. 2 (2019), Djesse Vol. 3 (2020) and Djesse Vol. 4 (2024). From these have come hits such as Never Gonna Be Alone (2023) and All I Need (2020). He is noted for having provided backing vocals for a number of works by British rock band Coldplay, such as Church, Cry Cry Cry and Everyday Life. He has also clinched seven Grammys, all related to music arrangement. At the 2025 Grammy Award s, he won Be st Arrangement, Instrumental Or A Cappell a f or a cover of the classic Simon & Garfunkel song Bridge Over Troubled Water, which also featured vocals by American singers John Legend and Tori Kelly. Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: May 28, 8pm Admission: $128 to $228 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555) Alexander Stewart: The Bleeding Hearts Tour In Singapore Canadian singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart's debut album Bleeding Heart (2024) was nominated for a Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year. PHOTO: LIVE NATION SINGAPORE Canadian singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart will perform here for the first time on May 26. He is known f or h eart-rending and hopeful ballads. His debut album Bleeding Heart (2024) was nominated for a Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year. It contains a number of well-played numbers on Spotify, such as the mournful I Wish You Cheated and the confessional If You Only Knew. His piano-backed Blame's On Me has been streamed more than 140 million times on the platfo rm. Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/City Hall When: May 26, 8pm Admission: $108 to $188 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) Heartstrings – The Music Of Anita Mui Taiwanese cellist Yoyo Wu will make his debut performance in Singapore on May 25. PHOTO: YOYO WU Taiwanese cellist Yoyo Wu will hold his debut performance in Singapore with a concert dedicated to the hits of legendary Hong Kong singer-actress Anita Mui, who died in 2003 at the age of 40. Titled Heartstrings – The Music Of Anita Mui, the show will feature many of the star's beloved numbers, from her first hit Heart Debt (1982) to Rouge (1987), the theme song of the 1987 movie of the same name which Mui acted in. Wu will be accompanied by pianist and arranger Wu I-ling. Besides taking the stage with various orchestras, the cellist has also performed at a number of awards ceremonies, such as the Golden Melody Awards, Golden Bell Awards and Golden Horse Awards. Where: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place MRT: City Hall When: May 25, 7pm Admission: $30 via BookMyShow (go to or call 6591-8871) Benson Ang is lifestyle correspondent at The Straits Times. He writes lifestyle and entertainment features, as well as concert and theatre reviews. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
South China Morning Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Franz Ferdinand, Jacob Collier among Clockenflap 2025 early line-up acts
Chinese-Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, English jazz singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, Scottish indie band Franz Ferdinand, and Beth Gibbons, the vocalist of English alternative electronic band Portishead, are among the early line-up for this year's Clockenflap. Advertisement Early-bird tickets for the annual three-day international music and art event in Hong Kong, scheduled to take place at Central Harbourfront from December 5 to 7, went on sale at 3pm today. Born in Jakarta, 25-year-old Rich Brian – real name Brian Imanuel Soewarno – went viral on YouTube in 2016 with his debut single 'Dat $tick'. He went on to sign with US-based record label 88rising, which promotes Asian and Asian-American artists. Rich Brian first went viral on YouTube in 2016. Photo: Clockenflap Jacob Collier, on the other hand, grew up in a musical family – his mother is a violinist and teacher at the Royal Academy of Music's Junior Academy, and his maternal grandfather was also a violinist, who taught at the Royal Academy of Music. He briefly studied jazz piano at the Royal Academy before going viral in 2013 for his cover songs on YouTube. In 2016, he released his debut album, In My Room, which he made in his North London family home. Franz Ferdinand was formed in Glasgow in Scotland in 2002 and named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 contributed to the beginning of World War I. The band, however, have said they picked the name mainly for the way it sounds. Advertisement Born in the English city of Exeter, vocalist and lyricist Beth Gibbons is a founding member of the psychedelic rock band Portishead, which formed in 1991. The band returned to the stage in 2022, seven years after their last performance. In 2024, Gibbons released her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown.
HKFP
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- HKFP
Clockenflap 2025 line-up: Rich Brian, Jacob Collier, Franz Ferdinand, Passenger, Panther Chan among first acts
Hong Kong's biggest international outdoor music and arts festival – Clockenflap – returns this December with Rich Brian, Jacob Collier, Franz Ferdinand, Yoga Lin, Beth Gibbons and Panther Chan among the first acts to be confirmed. The festival will run from Friday, December 5 until Sunday, December 7 at the Central Harbourfront. Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, will be joined by British singer-songwriter Jacob Collier and Canadian post-rockers Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Taiwanese superstar Yoga Lin, Beth Gibbons – the former Portishead lead – and local singer Panther Chan will also feature. Indie legends Franz Ferdinand return to the city, whilst Bitter Tea of General Yeng will make their Hong Kong debut – both playing on the Sunday. Fans will also catch German electro-house hellraiser Digitalism's DJ set, Britain's Passenger, Chilli Beans from Japan, and US alt-indie favourite Soccer Mommy. TV Girl, Riria, Bitter Tea of General Yeng and Phum Viphurit have also been confirmed for the initial line-up. More acts will be announced soon, Clockenflap said on Tuesday. 'With its spectacular outdoor setting between the towering skyscrapers of Central and the epic vistas of Hong Kong's iconic harbour, this year's edition of Clockenflap will once again feature the full, world-class festival experience that has made the event an unmissable occasion for music fans across the city and beyond,' their press release said. Tickets: Limited early bird tickets are available now via Ticketflap. Early Bird 3-day General Admission tickets at HK$1,790; Early Bird single-day General Admission tickets (Fri/Sat/Sun) at HK$1,150; Early Bird 3-day U18 tickets at HK$1,430; Early Bird single-day (Fri/Sat/Sun) U18 tickets at HK$790. Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Central. Dates: 5-7 December, 2025.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Newport Jazz Festival Announces 2025 Lineup: Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier
The post Newport Jazz Festival Announces 2025 Lineup: Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier appeared first on Consequence. Newport Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition, taking place August 1st through 3rd in Newport, Rhode Island. Janelle Monáe, The Roots, and Jacob Collier top the bill, with RAYE, Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, De La Soul, and Willow also set to perform. Other major artists heading to Rhode Island this summer include Thee Sacred Souls, Dianne Reeves, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Louis Cato, The Yussef Dayes Experience, Rachael & Vilray, Terence Blanchard playing his 2005 album Flow, and LA LOM. Check out the full lineup at the bottom of this article. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. EST via DICE. Check out Newport Jazz Festival's website for more information. Specially priced three day passes are available for the next 48 hours on a first come first serve basis. Students can also purchase single day and three-day passes at a reduced price while supplies last. The jazz fête will once again be held at Fort Adams State Park just one weekend after its sibling event, Newport Folk Festival, takes over the historic location. After perusing this year's Jazz lineup, revisit Consequence's 70 year retrospective on the Newport Festivals. Popular Posts Wife of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shot By Police, Charged with Attempted Murder Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne: Billy Corgan Was a "Raging A**hole" on Lollapalooza Green Day Open Coachella With "American Idiot" Performance: "Not a Part of MAGA Agenda" A Night of Mayhem: Lady Gaga's Coachella Performance Is One for the History Books Slipknot's Corey Taylor Covers Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club": Watch The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
