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BBC News
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
McFly fans queue early in Norwich for Rock N Roll Circus
Festival-goers queued from as early as 05:00 BST to bag a front row space to see McFly headline the first day of new music and circus than 7,000 people descended on Earlham Park in Norwich for the start of the Rock N Roll began on Thursday, runs until Saturday and about 20,000 music fans are expected across the three days. Among those at the front was Jan Mulder, 30, who said: "It's nice to be able to come and enjoy something locally and not have to go miles." He said he had only faced a 30-minute journey to get to the festival, although he was not up as early as some dedicated McFly fans."I started queuing from 11 o'clock this morning... I like the barrier spot, I like to bring the energy to the front row and I like something to lean on."They've been around since I was a wee nipper... regardless if you're a fan or not, live they are just incredible," he said. Pop-rockers McFly - who are Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter - rose to fame in 2004 and had hits including All About You, Star Girl and Five Colours in Her Hair. Connie Stephens, 30, from London, was one of the first in the queue, arriving at 04:45. "This will be my 170th McFly gig."I've seen them since I was eight years old. I am really excited."They've helped me through some really tough times and they are just genuinely the most nicest boys ever." Some fans even travelled from abroad to see their favourite band. Laura Hadzopoulos, 28, a Miss Universe Switzerland finalist, donned her beauty pageant sash as she waited in the crowd. "I love the group and I wanted to see McFly in person... I travelled from Switzerland to be here... I loved it."We travelled yesterday and we are visiting with my sister. It's a lovely city here." It is the first time the festival, which also features internationally recognised circus performers, has come to Norwich. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Snooker legends Steve Davis and Jimmy White set for DJ BATTLE at UK festival with England football legend also on bill
STEVE DAVIS and Jimmy White are set to renew their decades-old rivalry - in a DJ battle. The pair's rivalry, which was one of the best in the eighties, is still to this day one of the best in snooker history . Advertisement 4 Steve Davis and Jimmy White had one of the best rivalries in snooker in the 1980s' Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD 4 The pair will renew their iconic rivalry on a different battleground in August Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD 4 The pair will take part in a DJ battle at the Rock N Roll Circus festival in Sheffield next month But the duo, 67 and 63 respectively, will now go head-to-head in a DJ Battle at the Rock N Roll Circus fstival in Sheffield on Saturday 30th August. It's unclear what the battle, which is currently the talk of snooker fans, will look like. But it'll be interesting to see the pair spin the decks several years after they called time on spinning balls into pockets for a living. Davis and White won't be the only former sportsmen performing at Rock N Roll Circus. Advertisement READ MORE SNOOKER NEWS Former CHRIS WADDLE is also on the bill . Waddle's slated appearance is equally as surprising as the DJ battle booking of Davis vs White. White, who got the better of Davis in their last meeting at the 2010 World Seniors Championships, has good memories of his "healthy" rivalry. But he recently likened their battles to going to "war". Advertisement Most read in Snooker Breaking Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Former England international turned pundit Chris Waddle is also set to feature at the festival Credit: Rex White said: "Neal will tell you, anybody playing in the 80's, Steve Davis was the hardest player I have ever played against. "He had such a great cue action, such great temperament and his scoring ability, he was so consistent, made so few mistakes. Advertisement Mark Williams attempts new way of potting yellow as snooker referee struggles to contain his laughter "I had a style similar to [John] Higgins, probably even more attacking then Higgins. "I went for my shots, so then the newspapers set up this new rivalry, because Steve Davis kept on winning. "I quite liked it, me and Steve Davis, I was sort of wasting me time partying and he was practicing. "So I never had any problems with Steve Davis, but you knew, if you were playing Steve Davis, you were going to be in a war. Advertisement "I had a rivalry with him that lasted for five or six years, and I think it was quite healthy for the game." World Snooker Championship 2025 THE World Snooker Championship has concluded after a thrilling final! Follow all the reaction with SunSport's live blog of the World Snooker Championship Latest News Snooker Explained FULL results for 2025 How much prize money was won? Who were the BBC snooker presenters and pundits? What is on Zhao Xintong's bow tie?
