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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- 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!"
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fury as tickets for music icon's Scots gigs appear on resale sites for almost £700 minutes after they sell out
VIA NONO Fury as tickets for music icon's Scots gigs appear on resale sites for almost £700 minutes after they sell out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREEDY touts started selling tickets to see music legend Bob Dylan's Scottish shows just minutes after the gigs went live. Briefs to see the Blowin in the Wind star were being offered on sites for five times their original value moments after the 10am kick off today. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Bob Dylan will perform at the Armadillo Credit: AFP 4 The icon played Scotland in November Credit: Getty The 84-year-old will appear in Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on November 16 and 17 during his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. But disappointed fans face being overcharged to see their idol as ruthless touts set inflated prices for his only Scots shows. Website Viagogo had tickets for sale for £685 each within an hour of his Glasgow show being released. The site also had tickets being offered for £667 and £394 a piece. The shows will be phone-free and concert goers will be asked to put their devices into a pouch until the end of the gig. It comes a week after Lewis Capaldi fans raged at greedy touts who were flogging tickets for the star's comeback shows at eyewatering prices. Seats for the OVO Hydro shows in Glasgow are being flogged on Viagogo for as much as £468. And entry to Capaldi's Aberdeen concerts could set desperate punters back as much £407. Dylan performed in Scotland last November where he told the crowd: 'We could play here every night, actually. Can't wait to come back.' The tour dates come amid a fresh surge in interest in the singer's career following the release of his biopic A Complete Unknown last year. Actor Timothee Chalamet starred as Dylan in the film which followed the story of his career beginnings and infamous decision to go electric in the mid-1960s. The Hurricane singer will also play in Leeds, Belfast and Dublin. Dylan is one of the most famous songwriters of all-time, winning 10 Grammys and being nominated on 38 further occasions. He has had six UK top 10 singles and nine UK number one albums. Born Robert Zimmerman, Dylan burst on to the folk scene in the early 1960s before controversially picking up an electric guitar on stage in 1965. He has sold more than 125million records and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 — the first songwriter to receive such a distinction. Dylan owned a huge Highland mansion near Nethy Bridge for over 20 years which he used as a hideout. He sold it in 2023 for more than over £4m. Dylan is among several musicians and comedians to introduce restrictions on mobile phones at their performances in recent years. Sir Andy Murray also imposed a phone ban at his recent shows discussing his career. 4 Dylan in his younger days Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Folk music icon Bob Dylan announces FIVE Irish dates this autumn with rare Kerry venue – here's when tickets go on sale
FOLK music legend Bob Dylan has officially announced Irish tour dates for 2025 - and die-hard fans are in shock. The legendary Water front two shows at INEC in Killarney and one huge gig at Advertisement 2 Bob Dylan will perform five dates in Ireland this November 2025 2 Dylan will play in Belfast, Killarney and Dublin The 83-year-old icon will take the stage at Belfast's Watefront on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday November 19. Followed by two huge shows in the INEC Killarney on Sunday, November 23 and Monday, November 24, before rolling into Dublin's 3Arena on Tuesday, November 25. The dates are part of Despite his age, Bob's showing no signs of slowing down — and his live shows continue to draw crowds from all over the world. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOB DYLAN Tickets for the star 's Irish dates are set to go on sale this Friday, July 18 at 10am on This marks his first return to Mandy wrote on X: "Ah this is class." Suzanne added: "Well that's my Christmas present sorted." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking Stevie said: "His energy at 83 is amazing." A COMPLETE UNKNOWN - Official Trailer While Tim remarked: "Can't believe he's still touring, tickets will be like gold dust." Known for switching up his setlists, you can expect a mix of old-school classics like Blowin' in the Wind and Knockin' on Heaven's Door, along with newer stuff from his 2020 album Rough and Rowdy Ways. Fans should also note that the use of video cameras and mobile phones will be prohibited at the concerts. Advertisement FINAL HURRAH? The man himself doesn't say much on stage, but what you will get instead is pure, raw performance. Whether this is Dylan's last tour or not is anyone's guess. He's famously unpredictable, but at 83, there's a feeling that every tour could be the final one. So if you've ever wanted to see the man who defined a generation -Don't think twice – it's all right, but don't leave it too late either. Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bob Dylan announces massive tour including number of Irish dates
Bob Dylan has announced five massive Irish dates as part of a huge tour that will take him across two continents. As part of the legendary folk singer's acclaimed Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, the Like A Rolling Stone songwriter will play a string of dates around Ireland in November, taking to the stage for two nights in Belfast, two nights in Kerry and one night in Dublin. This summer, Dylan will perform across the US, before crossing to the UK and Ireland for his November tour. Dylan's first gig in the UK was at The King and Queen pub in Fitzrovia, London, in 1962, while he first played Ireland at the Adelphi Cinema on his famous 1966 world tour. The release of new music in 2020 surprised and delighted fans, with the album Rough and Rowdy Ways dominating end-of-year lists and marking another milestone in the career of one of the great artists of modern times. These upcoming concerts are an opportunity to experience this great artist on stage for a series of very special evenings. The shows are in partnership with Yondr who will prohibit the use of video cameras and mobile phones, making the occasion even more unique. Tickets for the tour go on sale at 10am on Friday, July 18. Bob Dylan will play Waterfront Hall in Belfast on November 19 and 20 before playing The INEC in Killarney on November 23 and 24 followed by a 3Arena show in Dublin on November 25.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bob Dylan announces strict concert rule for all fans - and it's caused uproar
Music legend Bob Dylan has announced a strict phone-free policy for his upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates, requiring fans to lock their devices in Yondr pouches during shows Bob Dylan is set to return to the UK and Ireland later this year as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways world tour - but fans hoping to capture the moment on their phones will be out of luck. The 84-year-old icon has confirmed a 13-show run, with performances scheduled in Dublin, Glasgow, Swansea, Brighton, Leeds, Coventry, and more. The tour follows a successful string of shows last year, including a three-night stint at the Royal Albert Hall. In line with his recent performances, Dylan will enforce a phone-free policy at every venue. Attendees must seal their devices inside Yondr pouches, which automatically lock upon entry and can only be opened in designated areas outside the main performance space. Dylan's team confirmed: 'We've been proud to keep these shows phone-free to preserve the intimacy and connection of the live experience.' He's not the only artist advocating for more present audiences. Nick Cave and Chrissie Hynde have both criticised the modern reliance on filming during gigs, calling for fans to engage directly with the music. Jack White and Alicia Keys have taken similar steps to restrict smartphone use at their concerts. The issue has become a wider cultural conversation, especially after Oasis' much-hyped return. Following their reunion announcement, fans flooded social media with old concert clips. According to UK site Compare and Recycle, an estimated 17.3 million minutes of Oasis' upcoming 33-gig tour will likely be recorded which is the equivalent of 33 continuous years of footage. Dylan's latest tour announcement arrives at a time of renewed interest in his storied career. A Complete Unknown, a biopic released last year starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, explores his early years and the seismic moment in the mid-1960s when he famously "went electric." In recent shows across Texas, Dylan has performed a mix of classics and deep cuts, including Don't Think Twice, It's Alright, I Can Tell, and Under the Red Sky. A towering figure in music history, Dylan has won 10 Grammy Awards, received 38 nominations, and landed nine UK number one albums. Though his 1962 debut single Mixed-Up Confusion didn't chart, he quickly found success with anthems like The Times They Are A-Changin', Subterranean Homesick Blues, and Like A Rolling Stone. In 2016, Dylan made history again as the first songwriter to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy praised him for 'creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.' Tickets for the UK and Ireland dates will go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10am.
