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Glasgow Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Moment Glasgow bar erupts as man nails 'amazing' karaoke
The Horseshoe Bar is famed for its karaoke nights, and the watering hole was packed out for a special performance at the weekend. The Drury Street institution posted the 'amazing' video of a punter, 'wee Bob', absolutely nailing his rendition of Luciano Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma. Posting the video on social media, the bar said: "How amazing is wee Bob, what a cheer he got tonight." The Horse Shoe Bar, Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: 'It was a shock': City centre pub forced to close as ceiling collapses The video shows Bob approaching the song's anthemic climax, where the final lyric 'vincero' is belted out at full volume. Bob's voice soars from the pub's stage to a cheering crowd as he delivers the song with passion and a red-faced blast at the top of his voice. The unassuming man, dressed as a regular pub punter, proved that he had something special as the entire bar cheered his finale. People were quick to flock to the comments to appreciate Bob's singing talent. One said: "Can feel the emotion from this wee man goosebumps man unreal." While another joked: "Imagine being on the karaoke after this!" A third tagged their pal and said: "We would've been greeting watching him, he can fair belt out a choon." READ MORE: Inside the plans for major Buchanan Galleries refurbishment READ MORE: I am behind some of Glasgow's biggest murals, now I am doing a first The Horseshoe is a much-loved pub in the city centre, at 104 feet and three inches, their grand Victorian bar is apparently the 'longest in Europe'. It's the centre of the Horseshoe, where they serve pub food and have a selection of Scottish beers. They also have 11 screens for sports fans and early opening times for major fixtures. The lounge upstairs 'has been graced by some famous singers' and now has wee Bob and his big voice to add to its list of performers.
Scoop
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Pavarotti's Widow Pays Tribute To New Zealand Youth Choir
July 16, 2025 Nicoletta Mantovani, widow of Luciano Pavarotti and organisers of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales have paid tribute to the "outstanding" New Zealand Youth Choir. This follows their remarkable triumph as Choir of the World at the world-renowned festival. In a double celebration for New Zealand, the choir's director, David Squire, was also named Most Inspiring Conductor. David Squire was presented with the prestigious Pavarotti Trophy by Nicoletta Mantovani, widow of the legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, the world's best-selling classical artist. Nicoletta Mantovani said: "On behalf of the Pavarotti Foundation, I was honoured to present the Pavarotti Trophy to the exceptional New Zealand Youth Choir, winners of Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Their talent and passion truly reflect Luciano's spirit - especially during this special year as Decca Classics celebrates 90 years since the birth of the great Maestro." Founded in 1947, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod promotes peace and friendship through music and dance. This year's event also honoured the memory of Luciano Pavarotti, who performed at the festival in 1955. In partnership with Decca Classics, his long-time record label, a 120-foot chalk mural of the Maestro on the hills overlooking Llangollen. It was commissioned with the approval of Nicoletta Mantovani and was unveiled near the iconic Llangollen Pavilion. Decca Classics has also announced a year-long celebration marking what would have been Pavarotti's 90th birthday. As part of the tribute, they have released 'The Lost Concert', an album featuring Pavarotti's historic 1995 performance at Llangollen. Chair of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, John Gambles, praised the choir, who also recently achieved success at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark. John said, "This choir should be a source of immense pride for everyone in New Zealand. Our audiences fell in love with their sound, spirit, and stage presence. They were not only musically exceptional but also outstanding ambassadors for their country. The Llangollen Eisteddfod upholds some of the highest musical standards of any choral competition in the world. For the New Zealand Youth Choir to win Choir of the World on the very stage where Luciano Pavarotti's international career began is a tremendous achievement. The crowd was captivated when the choir performed an impromptu haka before rushing to the stage to celebrate with their inspirational conductor, David Squire."
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Health update issued after multiple children fall ill at festival
Health update issued after multiple children fall ill at festival The children have been assessed and Public Health Wales has shared the results The Llangollen Pavilion which hosts the International Eisteddfod (Image: International Eisteddfod ) Public Health Wales has issued an update after multiple children fell ill at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. On Wednesday organisers of the festival confirmed that the "extraordinary medical incident" was a "flu-like outbreak" which involved several people reporting the same symptoms. On Thursday Public Health Wales confirmed that a "small group of children" were affected by the symptoms. The body said the children are in hospital being assessed, but confirmed they are not seriously ill. In a further update on Thursday Public Health Wales confirmed tests carried out on the children indicate the presence of "common respiratory viruses", adding that they are due to be discharged this morning. Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: "The visitors to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod who were assessed in hospital last night will be discharged this morning. "Tests carried out on these children have indicated the presence of common respiratory viruses, including flu. They are being treated appropriately and are recovering. The risk to the public remains low." The festival confirmed that the event had been cleared to run as normal on Thursday morning. It is hosted annually over six days and sees singers and dancers from around the world compete in more than 20 competitions. Article continues below It has a huge attendance of over 50,000 over the event and previous performers have included Luciano Pavarotti, Julian Lloyd Webber and Katherine Jenkins. On Wednesday festival organisers shared: "We can confirm that following the declaration of an extraordinary incident by the Welsh Ambulance Service, following Public Health Wales advice - the incident related to a flu-like outbreak and related to multiple people with similar symptoms. "The extraordinary incident was called by the Welsh Ambulance Service due to the number of people who presented ill at one time. "The Llangollen International Eisteddfod takes the safety of its audience, competitors, performers and volunteers extremely seriously. "Therefore, following advice - we were forced to cancel an event in this way for the first time in our history. "We are pleased to report our site has been cleared to re-open tomorrow at 9am, as we continue to welcome the world to Wales. Article continues below "We'd like to thank our staff, medical staff and our volunteers for their swift response this evening." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here .
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Multiple children in hospital after falling ill at music festival in 'extraordinary incident'
Past participants include renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Katherine Jenkins. A group of children were taken to hospital after an "extraordinary medical incident" that led to the cancellation of a music festival. The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod organisers confirmed on Wednesday the incident was due to a "flu-like outbreak", with several individuals exhibiting similar symptoms. Public Health Wales stepped in on Thursday to confirm a "small group of children" had been affected by the outbreak. The agency reassured that while the children are currently in hospital for assessment, they are not in a serious condition, reports Wales Online. Chris Williams, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: "We are aware that a small group of children who were visiting the Eisteddfod at Llangollen were taken to hospital [on Wednesday] evening. "Currently, the children are being medically assessed for mild respiratory symptoms, but they are not seriously unwell." Festival organisers announced the event was given the all-clear to proceed as usual on Thursday morning. The annual six-day festival attracts performers from across the globe to compete in over 20 categories, drawing an audience exceeding 50,000. Past participants include renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Katherine Jenkins. A festival statement confirmed: "Further to the previous statement, we can confirm that following the declaration of an extraordinary incident by the Welsh Ambulance Service, following Public Health Wales advice - the incident related to a flu-like outbreak and related to multiple people with similar symptoms. "The extraordinary incident was called by the Welsh Ambulance Service due to the number of people who presented ill at one time. The Llangollen International Eisteddfod takes the safety of its audience, competitors, performers and volunteers extremely seriously. "Therefore, following advice - we were forced to cancel an event in this way for the first time in our history. "We are pleased to report our site has been cleared to re-open tomorrow at 9am, as we continue to welcome the world to Wales. We'd like to thank our staff, medical staff and our volunteers for their swift response this evening." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. An earlier announcement from organisers said the event had been axed at short notice due to an "extraordinary medical incident". Festival bosses praised the medical teams who responded to the situation. They concluded: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Multiple children taken to hospital after falling ill during 'extraordinary medical incident' at music festival
Multiple children taken to hospital after falling ill during 'extraordinary medical incident' at music festival The festival was cancelled on Wednesday The Llangollen International Eisteddfod annual parade which takes place every year during the festival A group of children were taken to hospital due to an "extraordinary medical incident" that saw a music festival cancelled. On Wednesday organisers of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod confirmed that the incident was a "flu-like outbreak" which involved several people reporting the same symptoms. On Thursday Public Health Wales confirmed that a "small group of children" were affected by the symptoms. The body said the children are in hospital being assessed, but confirmed they are not seriously ill. Chris Williams, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: 'We are aware that a small group of children who were visiting the Eisteddfod at Llangollen were taken to hospital [on Wednesday] evening. "Currently, the children are being medically assessed for mild respiratory symptoms, but they are not seriously unwell.' The festival confirmed that the event had been cleared to run as normal on Thursday morning. It is hosted annually over six days and sees singers and dancers from around the world compete in more than 20 competitions. It has a huge attendance of over 50,000 over the event and previous performers have included Luciano Pavarotti, Julian Lloyd Webber and Katherine Jenkins. Article continues below A festival statement reads: "Further to the previous statement, we can confirm that following the declaration of an extraordinary incident by the Welsh Ambulance Service, following Public Health Wales advice - the incident related to a flu-like outbreak and related to multiple people with similar symptoms. "The extraordinary incident was called by the Welsh Ambulance Service due to the number of people who presented ill at one time. The Llangollen International Eisteddfod takes the safety of its audience, competitors, performers and volunteers extremely seriously. "Therefore, following advice - we were forced to cancel an event in this way for the first time in our history. "We are pleased to report our site has been cleared to re-open tomorrow at 9am, as we continue to welcome the world to Wales. We'd like to thank our staff, medical staff and our volunteers for their swift response this evening." An earlier statement from the festival said the event had been cancelled at the last minute due to an "extraordinary medical incident". The festival thanked the medical teams who dealt with the incident. Article continues below They added: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
