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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bob Dylan fans spot 'rare' moment during live show and ask 'is this normal'
Bob Dylan gave fans a 'rare' moment during an otherwise ordinary show from the veteran performer, who seemed to be offering a lot more than some attendees expected Veteran performer Bob Dylan had fans asking if a gesture the musician made is "normal" during a recent gig. Fans who attended the show - and those who had seen the Mr. Tambourine Man hitmaker before - said those who attended the show witnessed a "rare" moment from the songwriter. Those who were there have since shared a clip of the experience on social media, sparking conversation among fans. In a post to the r/BobDylan subreddit, fans wondered whether it was normal for Dylan to be so responsive with the crowd. Those in attendance were told it was a very unique and rare sighting to see the performer interacting with the audience as much as he did at a show in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dylan's show, part of the Outlaw Music Festival tour with Willie Nelson, had fans scratching their heads for all the right reasons. One user wrote: "Is this normal? He just got up and sang Under the Red Sky and he actually said thank you in the mic and then laughed and said 'it's hot as summer out here." Fans have since confirmed this is far from the norm as far as Dylan's live shows of late go. One user wrote: "Fairly uncommon for Bob to perform standing these days, and always rare for him to speak off the cuff. I'm going to say this was special." Another shared a similar experience from a show in April. They wrote: "We were there with you last night. It was my kiddo's 1st Dylan show and their birthday! Even kiddo noticed the 'thank you' because he knew it was rare for him to speak. It felt special. "I saw him in Pittsburg in April and he said, 'This sure is a lovely place to play, it really is. I don't know how old it is but it's older than me,' and I thought I'd faint. "He really seemed to be having a great time that night, and we also got a thank you." It provides a stark contrast to Dylan's tour in the UK. With the 84-year-old set to return to British shores in November, it will likely be a continuation of his quiet demeanour on stage. The Rough and Rowdy Ways tour will take Dylan to Swansea, Glasgow, and Leeds, and will likely mean a change in the setlist from his Outlaw Music Festival shows. Those shows rarely featured Dylan speaking to the audience, though he has been making more surprise commentaries, as he did at a gig in Liverpool when mentioning Ernest Hemingway. A post to the r/BobDylan subreddit from around the time of the M&S Bank Arena show had fans thrilled that the off the cuff remark had been picked up. One user asked: "When did Bob start talking to his audiences again?" Another replied: "When I saw him in Dublin 2022, he was shouting out to the crowd and spoke at length about Shane McGowan - I felt like I had hit the jackpot to hear him speak so much. He must just be feeling personable these days!"
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Land near fire-hit car park on King's Dock gets £300k revamp
An area of land described as an "aesthetic blight" near the site of a major fire on King's Dock eight years ago is to be given a £300,000 revamp. On New Year's Eve 2017, the former multi-storey car park adjacent to the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) Liverpool burnt down leading to the loss of more than 1,000 vehicles and the building's area has been cordoned off with hoardings ever City Council said it would now replace fencing and undertake landscaping works to make it available for use on event days. The council has full freehold ownership of the site, with extensive developments undertaken in 2008 to provide leisure, residential and conference facilities including the M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition and Convention Centre, and almost 2,000 residential housing units and hotels.A council report described the land near the car park as an "aesthetic blight on the area".The hoardings currently fence off what the authority described as a key piece of public realm that ACC Liverpool could activate to support its wider developing events offer. The work proposed would allow for water and power to support future events, visually improve the area and secure the space, the Local Democracy Reporting Service officer report said: "On the new landscaped area, ACC Liverpool will be responsible for the operations which will consist of a new food and beverage offer associated with both event and non-event days." Work is expected to be completed by 29 August. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Extra.ie
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Inhaler announce Royal Albert Hall show this October
They will also be playing the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool that same month, marking their biggest UK headline shows to date. Inhaler have announced their biggest UK headline shows to date at Londons iconic Royal Albert Hall and the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on October 11 and October 31 respectively. The Liverpool M&S Bank Arena show will feature support from The Snuts and a highly anticipated reunion performance by The Bandits, who join as special guests for their first gig since disbanding in 2004. Inhaler are also set to play their biggest headline performance to date at St. Anne's Park in Dublin on May 30, with special guests Blossoms, Gurriers and Scustin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Inhaler (@inhalerdublin) The band released their third album, Open Wide in February, which debuted at No.2 in the Official UK charts and entered the Official Irish Albums Chart at No.1. The record was rated an 8/10 by Hot Press, who called it a super outing. Tickets for Inhalers' Royal Albert Hall and the M&S Bank Arena gigs go on sale this Friday, May 23, here.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olly Murs booed by his own fans as he makes awkward admission
Olly Murs faced boos at a packed show as he made an uncomfortable admission. And you don't need to know much about sport to know he was asking for it. When Murs decided to admit his true feelings about a subject close to his heart in front of a Liverpool crowd, the reaction was unsurprising. The Liverpool Echo reports that he had the crowd 'wrapped up around his finger' as he brought his 15 Years Of Hits tour to the city's M&S Bank Arena on Thursday. Thousands of fans packed into the venue for the show, part of his latest nationwide tour. Ryan Paton, who was there in the crowd for the Echo, said the X Factor singer "made sure the show felt unique to those there on the night, with enjoyable interactions with the crowd in between his back catalogue of songs." READ MORE: Ryanair passengers 'stuck' on airport floor with 'complete silence' from airline in holiday chaos READ MORE: Welsh billionaire you've probably never heard of who wasn't on the Sunday Times Rich List Pop fans will know that Olly is a cheeky chap. He also likes to have a laugh with the audience - which is how the moment in question came about. Olly gave his long-serving band member the chance to "embarrass" him on stage and share a photo from the singer's career. Olly told the crowd: "On this part of the show, I have absolutely no idea what is about to appear on that screen." The photo that was chosen was one of him touching the This Is Anfield sign at the home of Liverpool FC. That left Olly laughing - and he could probably guess where things were going. As the picture came up on a large screen, it split the crowd. There were loud cheers from Liverpool supporters - but boos from the Everton fans in the crowd. But this wasn't the problem. Olly then said: "Of course, this will probably get the biggest boo of the night. I am a Manchester United fan." The singer creased up as he was jeered by the crowd. He joked: "Shall I go?" It was all good-natured - and Olly makes no secret of his support for MUFC. The show continued as fans lapped up the pop hits. He also told them it had been a big week as he turned 41 on Wednesday. He marked it by performing a medley of 80s hits from the decade in which he was born. The Echo reports that there was a moving moment when Olly sung Dear Darling, a song he dedicated to his X Factor co-host, Caroline Flack, who died in 2020. He told fans: "I genuinely think about her every day. "I know that feeling of losing someone that you love very much. With this song, I want you to think of those people and sing with me." Fans shone the lights on their phone and sung along in what Ryan at the Echo said was "the standout moment of the evening".
Metro
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Olly Murs asks 'shall I go?' as he's booed by crowd after on-stage admission
Olly Murs brought the house down at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena this week with a performance that left fans both emotional and dancing along. At one point, however, the 40-year-old Essex-born star, currently on his 15 Years of Hits tour, had the crowd booing after he let his cheeky chappy side show while interacting with the audience at his sold-out gig. Midway through his energetic set, the former X Factor contestant stopped the show to reveal a Liverpool FC sign on the big screens, which inevitably sent his Evertonian fans into a frenzy. The chart-topping singer was in stitches during the segment where he gives his long-serving band a chance to embarrass him. The former Voice UK judge was quick to tell his Murs Army: 'At this part of the show, I have absolutely no idea what is about to appear on that screen.' To add to the frenzy of the booing crowd, he went on to add: 'This will probably get the biggest boo of the night. I am a Manchester United fan.' The star was cracking up at the louder boos from the audience and jeered, 'Shall I go?'. Thankfully for his paying fans, though, Olly stayed to perform more of his much-loved pop hits. Olly, who shot to fame after finishing runner-up on The X Factor in 2009, has been touring the UK to commemorate 15 years of his music. Wednesday's performance showcased hits from across his career, including Dance With Me Tonight, Dear Darlin' and Heart Skips a Beat, alongside a few of his new tunes. Olly had a major transformation ahead of his UK tour, wowing fans on Instagram as he shared a post showing off his new physique. His six-pack surprised his 4.8million followers as he shared that he is 'pumped and ready to get on the road'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The star completed a 12-week shred to get in shape for his 22 UK tour dates. More Trending His tour continues with dates across the UK before concluding later this month. Olly's Liverpool show follows his recent personal milestone of becoming a father for the first time in April 2023, when he and his wife, Amelia, welcomed their daughter, Madison. Earlier this year, he announced that he's set to become a dad once more, as bodybuilder Amelia expects baby number two. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Destination dupes' are more popular than ever – these are the best for 2025 MORE: BBC fans celebrate after 'best crime drama in years' confirms season 2 MORE: Train travel loophole 'cheats' expensive fares to save £15 on tickets
