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Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Tom Walker performs "incredible" gig for Wrexham hospice
More than 1,000 music fans gathered under the Big Top tent on Sunday, (May 4), for a very special evening of live music in support of Nightingale House Hospice. Headlined by the outstanding Tom Walker, the concert was a powerful celebration of music, community, and compassion. The event, held in collaboration with FOCUS Wales, featured incredible performances from local favourites Declan Swans and the inspiring voices of Choirs for Good, setting the stage for a night to remember. A highlight of the evening came when 18-year-old Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Gabriel Roberts held up a sign reading 'Can I sing with you Tom?' Moved by the moment, Tom Walker invited Gabriel on stage to perform his top-10 hit 'Leave a Light On', to the delight of the crowd. The concert was a true community effort, raising vital awareness and funds to support patients and families with progressive and life-limiting illnesses receiving specialist care from Nightingale House Hospice. Elise Jackson, Event, Campaigns & Community Fundraising Manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said: 'We're absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity and spirit shown on Sunday night. 'A huge thank you to Tom Walker for his incredible performance and heartfelt support of our hospice, and to our brilliant local talents Declan Swans and Choirs for Good, who helped create such a magical atmosphere. 'We're so grateful to FOCUS Wales for this amazing partnership. This event truly highlighted what we can achieve when we come together. The funds raised will help us continue providing vital care to those who need us most. 'Thank you to everyone who came, sang, danced, donated, and made the night unforgettable.' MOST READ: Neal Thompson, Co-Founder of FOCUS Wales, added: 'It was fantastic to see so many people come out to support Nightingale House Hospice and enjoy an incredible performance from Tom Walker. 'The atmosphere under the Big Top tent was magical, and it was heartening to see the community rally behind a cause that provides such vital care for people in Wrexham. 'We were honoured that FOCUS Wales could be part of this special event, shining a light on the power of music to bring people together.'
Leader Live
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Tom Walker gig in Wrexham on Sunday - all you need to know
Walker is a Brit Award winning, chart topping singer/songwriter known for hit songs including Leave a Light On, Better Half of Me and Just You and I. He performed two impromptu gigs in Wrexham's Queen Square in March last year in what he said was an effort to play in areas "artists kind of forget about on a touring schedule". He is now set to return to Wrexham on Sunday (May 4), where he will headline a gig at Llwyn Isaf (Library Field) in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. A post shared by Tom Walker (@iamtomwalker) General admission tickets are still available for Tom Walker's performance in Wrexham on Sunday (at the time of writing). These tickets are £35.20 each (including fees) and can be purchased on the Gigantic website. Doors to the Tom Walker concert are set to open at 7pm on Sunday. While the gig is scheduled to end at 10pm. Declan Swans will be the support act for Tom Walker at Sunday's gig, along with the Choirs for Good in Wrexham. A post shared by FOCUS Wales (@focuswales) The Swans have risen to fame over recent years, having been featured in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary. Their hit song 'Always Sunny in Wrexham' has also become a matchday anthem for Wrexham AFC. Announcing they would be performing alongside Tom Walker in Wrexham, the band said: "Nightingale House Hospice is an amazing charity, the work they do is unbelievable. Get your tickets now! "Tom Walker - it's a privilege to share the stage with you." Tom Walker played two impromptu gigs in Wrexham in March last year. (Image: Newsquest) Declan Swans was also the support act for Kings of Leon when they visited Wrexham back in 2023. There are various parking options available in Wrexham if you are planning on driving in for the Tom Walker concert on Sunday. The full list of parking options can be found on the JustPark website. RECOMMENDED READING: Some of the parking options available near Llwyn Isaf (Library Field), where Walker is performing, include: There will also be no road closures in place for the concert. Tom Walker will perform at Llwyn Isaf (Library Field) in Wrexham on Sunday (May 4), with doors set to open at 7pm.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach Mix Country and Rock During Surprise Las Vegas Performance (Exclusive Photos)
Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach mixed country and rock in Sin City! The rock band joined the country singer for a set of songs at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on April 5, during a show part of Underwood's Reflection residency. Underwood, 42, and Papa Roach — which is composed of members Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance and Tony Palermo — first performed their collaboration 'Leave a Light on (Talk Away the Dark)." They then sang Papa Roach's smash hit 'Last Resort,' with Underwood joining the band and frontman Shaddix, 48, to mark the song's 25th anniversary. The weekend performances in Vegas marked the first time the collaborators performed live together. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach Team Up for Powerful 'Leave a Light On' Duet in Support of Suicide Prevention In a statement shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Underwood says, "This collaboration has meant so much to me. Getting to perform 'Leave a Light on' live with Jacoby for the first time was incredibly special." "And then jumping into 'Last Resort?' That was just pure adrenaline," she adds. "I was so incredibly excited to rock out on stage with the guys." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Shaddix, for his part, tells PEOPLE, "What a night it was in Vegas. To finally do 'Leave a Light on' live with Carrie Underwood was so rad, especially after all the work we both have been doing to raise money and awareness for the American foundation for suicide prevention." "I am so grateful to be able to bring two worlds together for such a great cause," continues the founding member of the California-based music group. Related: Carrie Underwood Says Her Sons Isaiah and Jacob Have Inherited Her Musicality: 'Both Can Carry a Tune' "Leave a Light on (Talk Away the Dark)" was originally released by Papa Roach on their 2022 album Ego Trip. A new rendition of the song, featuring Underwood, was released in 2024, and the artists pledged a perpetual royalty from the song's use, in any manner, to support those affected by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is one organization that will benefit, and the stars also teamed up with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada to raise public awareness of their work through the track. Underwood is currently gearing up to finish her Vegas residency, with a final show scheduled for April 12, before she has a few shows planned across the U.S. for the remainder of the year. Papa Roach, meanwhile, is currently touring across the globe on their Rise of the Roach tour with Rise Against and Underoath. "Leave a Light on (Talk Away the Dark)" is available to purchase and stream now. Tickets to see Underwood live can be purchased here, while tickets to see Papa Roach on tour can be purchased here. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
