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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Trad, techno and throwbacks: Galway's Big Top line-up has something for everyone
West is best this festival season, with the Galway International Arts Festival returning once again. The arts festival is a staple of the city that was once named the Capital of Culture (never forget), where international legends and local heroes head to the tent in the heart of the city. But who's headlining in the Big Top this July? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amble (@ambleofficial) Kicking off the Big Top season, contemporary folk band Amble are continuing their huge tour of the country in the arts festival. The trio, who just met two years ago and bonded over their love for storytelling will be heading to Galway this July, with the lads recently speaking to about their remarkable formation. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's career renaissance continues, with her heading out west this summer. Pic: GMCD Noughties fans, rejoice — two of the biggest hitmakers from the era are heading out west. After Saltburn revitalised her career and her absolute smash that is Murder on the Dancefloor, Sophie Ellis Bextor will be enjoying her career renaissance in Galway, and won't be alone — with Unwritten hitmaker Natasha Bedingfield. A huge nostalgia trip awaits Galwegians. The Mary Wallopers will be returning to Galway this summer, but a man down following Sean McKenna's departure earlier this year. Pic: Sorcha Frances Ryder Despite the departure of founding member Sean McKenna earlier this year, the Dundalk folk band are set to bring their tour out west following huge gigs in Dublin and Cork before going international. The lads are on hand to put on another memorable show this summer. These lads are everywhere this summer, with Galway just one stop on their huge international tour. The Kildare band will be entertaining out west alongside other dates in Cork, Limerick and Letterkenny, and always put on one hell of a show. The UK DJ isn't coming alone when he heads to the big top — he's bringing some homegrown talent with him. The garage artist will be bringing his high energy set to Galway alongside Dublin techno artist Tommy Holohan, but Galwegians will be delighted to see Shampain on the marquee — with the G-Town Records co-founder (and Poblacht barber) joining the pair for what's set to be a massive set.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa withdraws from BBC role - and here's who's replacing him
Ncuti Gatwa has had to pull out of the 2025 Eurovision final due to "unforeseen circumstances". The Doctor Who star was set to read the UK's National Jury results during the Eurovision's Grand Final on 17 May. However, the BBC has now announced that Gatwa is "no longer able to participate as Spokesperson" for the UK, with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor stepping in for him. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend," the BBC said in a statement. "However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2's very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK." Related: Best streaming services Ellis-Bextor said: "I love Eurovision and it's a privilege to be part of 2025's Grand Final. What an honour it is to announce the UK's jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. "I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!" While he's no longer participating in the Grand Final on 17 May, fans will be able to see Gatwa in Doctor Who's Eurovision-themed episode earlier that evening. Related: The episode will focus on the Interstellar Song Contest as planets compete across the universe, and feature cameos from Rylan Clark and Graham Norton. Meanwhile, representing the UK for the real-life Eurovision this year is band Remember Monday with their song 'What The Hell Just Happened?'. "'What The Hell Just Happened' is exactly how we're feeling right now! It's all very surreal; our friendship goes so far back, and we definitely never imagined that we'd be doing anything like this," the band said when they were announced in March. "When you're a kid and people ask you what you want to be when you grow up, an absolute classic is 'I wanna be a pop star', so the fact that we're getting the chance to live that dream as three best friends is just wild." The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final will air Saturday 17 May on BBC One. Doctor Who airs on BBC One in the UK and Disney+ elsewhere. Classic episodes of Doctor Who are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Interested in talking about Doctor Who? Visit our dedicated sub-forum Read more Doctor Who news on our dedicated homepage Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online now, priced at £7.99.£18.99 at at EE£328.00 at at Audible at £49.99 at at at at Amazon£54.98 at at at at EE at at at at £91.40 at at at Amazon at Pandora at at at at at EE£19.00 at Game£29.98 at at at at Sky Mobile at at Game£123.99 at at at Three at at at at at Pandora at at at at at £1199.00 at AO at at at Fitbit£49.99 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis at at at at at Amazon at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£90.00 at at at at at John Lewis at at at Fitbit at at Amazon£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at at Three£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners at at at £699.00 at at at Amazon at at at at at Apple at at at Three£379.99 at at at John Lewis at at at at at EE at at Audible at at at at at John Lewis at EE at at £379.00 at at at at Amazon at at at Apple at at at Samsung at at Apple at at at Three at at John Lewis$365.00 at Microsoft at at crunchyroll at at AO£79.00 at Samsung£449.00 at John Lewis£79.98 at at Amazon at at at at at Microsoft at John Lewis & Partners£79.98 at at Microsoft at at at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis at at now at at John Lewis & Partners at at at Microsoft at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at £199.00 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Ncuti Gatwa pulls out of Eurovision 2025 role at the last-minute
Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa was set to announce the UK's jury points during the 2025 Eurovision Grand Final. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ncuti Gatwa has pulled out of his role in the Eurovision Grand Final due to 'unforseen circumstances'. Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra in the new series of Doctor Who, alongside 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa. | BBC Studios/Bad Wolf The Scottish-Rwandan actor was set to announce the points issued by the UK during the 69th edition of the iconic song contest in Basel, Switzerland on Saturday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The star's appearance was set to follow a special Eurovision themed episode of Doctor Who, broadcast ahead of the final on BBC One. However just days before the event, the BBC have said that Gatwa will 'unfortunately' be unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, with no further information given. He will be replaced by Murder on the Dancefloor singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who will instead reveal which country will receive the UK's douze points. Ellis-Bextor said: 'I love Eurovision and it's a privilege to be part of 2025's Grand Final. What an honour it is to announce the UK's jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!'
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: ‘You were supposed to be adventurous, having one-night stands and drinking guys under the table'
It's hard to believe that Sophie Ellis-Bextor has a son almost as old as her 2001 track, Murder on the Dancefloor and even less so that the 21-year-old is the eldest of five.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gary Barlow pleasantly surprised after eating kangaroo for first time
Gary Barlow tucked into some kangaroo meat during the opening episode of Wine Tour: Australia. Having got a Sydney-based Take That gig out of the way, the musician was seen hooking up with local comedian Tim Minchin for a bite to eat at Port Jackson Bay, and after sampling a plate of rock oysters together, the pair were served a marsupial fillet. Although fans might've had their fingers crossed for a struggle, Barlow absolutely loved it. "Kangaroo may be an Aussie icon, but it's also one of the most sustainable meats you can eat," the popstar told viewers in a voiceover. "These guys don't need much water, they don't churn out methane like cows and they leave a tiny carbon footprint compared to the traditional livestock. Nutritionally, the meat is lean and packed with protein, and when it's cooked properly it's apparently delicious." Read more: Gary Barlow removed all mirrors from his house after weight gain Robbie Williams 'knew' Gary Barlow 'didn't like or trust' him Gary Barlow reveals surprise friendship with Andi Peters The chef seasoned it with thyme, salt, and pepper, before searing and then over-cooking the fillet for 10 minutes. It was then served with "posh mashed potato" and a quandong jus. "Oh my goodness. It's so good!" grinned Barlow after enjoying his first forkful. "Great food, great wine, great day, great company." Minchin, meanwhile, was relieved to finally taste kangaroo when it's been cooked properly. "That is not how kangaroo used to taste when I cooked it," he said. "I could never get it right, that is so good! We used to feed kangaroo to our dog, it used to be pet food. I just don't think many people know how to cook it. "It's actually environmentally the much smarter meat for us to eat down here." Elsewhere on the show, the 54-year-old caught up with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, whose tune 'Murder on the Dancefloor' rocketed up the music charts again following a viral Saltburn scene. She was the support act for Take That's vineyard concert and proceeded to drink wine before going out on stage. Barlow didn't similarly throw caution to the wind though; simply swilling the booze around his mouth and spitting it out. Gary Barlow's Wine Tour: Australia airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
