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Rhyl Journal
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself
Dean, who recently collaborated with Sam Fender on his song Rein Me in, said she is still getting used to being recognised when she is out in public. In an interview with Elle UK, she spoke of her trip to Thailand. Dean said: 'We did a show there in February and went to a bar afterward. The band was playing my track, Dive. I was like: 'No way! This is crazy. I'm in a bar in Bangkok and they're doing a cover of my song.'' The singer, whose debut album Messy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2023, said she has become 'protective' of herself in recent years. 'I don't take any shit from people,' she told the magazine. 'Definitely not as much as I would have done when I was younger. I know my worth and how I deserve to be loved. I have no time for bullshit.' Describing the inspiration behind her next album, Dean added: 'Love is something that can feel quite mystical. It's this thing we all crave but aren't taught how to do it properly. Why don't we have a module at school? 'So, the album was just me zooming into that and looking at the last two years of my life and everything I've learned until now.' But Dean, who wrote the song It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be for the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy soundtrack, said she feels 'very comfortable by myself and don't feel like I need to be in a relationship to survive'. 'It should be additional as opposed to filling an absence,' she added. Dean, who appears on a special digital cover of Elle UK, told the magazine: 'I try to work with as many women as possible because I feel comfortable in that space. 'Feminism to me is about being equal – and I've always felt completely equal to men.'
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself
Dean, who recently collaborated with Sam Fender on his song Rein Me in, said she is still getting used to being recognised when she is out in public. In an interview with Elle UK, she spoke of her trip to Thailand. Dean said: 'We did a show there in February and went to a bar afterward. The band was playing my track, Dive. I was like: 'No way! This is crazy. I'm in a bar in Bangkok and they're doing a cover of my song.'' The singer, whose debut album Messy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2023, said she has become 'protective' of herself in recent years. 'I don't take any shit from people,' she told the magazine. 'Definitely not as much as I would have done when I was younger. I know my worth and how I deserve to be loved. I have no time for bullshit.' Describing the inspiration behind her next album, Dean added: 'Love is something that can feel quite mystical. It's this thing we all crave but aren't taught how to do it properly. Why don't we have a module at school? 'So, the album was just me zooming into that and looking at the last two years of my life and everything I've learned until now.' But Dean, who wrote the song It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be for the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy soundtrack, said she feels 'very comfortable by myself and don't feel like I need to be in a relationship to survive'. 'It should be additional as opposed to filling an absence,' she added. Dean, who appears on a special digital cover of Elle UK, told the magazine: 'I try to work with as many women as possible because I feel comfortable in that space. 'Feminism to me is about being equal – and I've always felt completely equal to men.'
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT gate opening and closing times and how long you can expect to queue
Festival organisers try their best to ensure music fans are languishing in queues for too long Scotland's summer of music has got off to a stomping start, with Glasgow Summer Sessions already underway, Edinburgh's version kicking off soon with Sam Fender, and a host of top gigs taking place across the country. No one can forget that the country's biggest music festival, TRNSMT, is coming to Glasgow Green tomorrow offering three days of entertainment to of thousands of revellers with headliners including 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, and Snow Patrol. From July 11-13, bands like Wet Leg, The Script, Fontaines D.C. and Gracie Abrams will also grace the stage. Talk about a line up. And festival heads won't have to wait long to get their performance fix, because the spectacle is just two days away. Those who have been counting down the days will be happy to hear that they will be able to enjoy listening to a variety of their favourite artists in the glorious sunshine this weekend as mercury levels are set to rise as high as 28C. Glasgow is predicted to be hotter than Tenerife, so festival-goers will need to make sure they stay hydrated and slathered in sun cream as the city is hit with a mini heatwave. Aside from that, if you're thinking about how to get to and from the event, what items are banned from the grounds, expert tips for preparation and recovery, and how safe the festival actually is, we have you covered. The Record has provided answers to the majority of these questions, as well as providing the food and drink vendor list for 2025 - from stuffed cookies to Indian street food - and outlining where you can watch it on the small screen. But what about the gate opening and closing times? And how long will attendees be expected to queue? When do TRNSMT gates open? TRNSMT festival gates open at 12pm (noon) each day. Last entry to the festival is at 21:30 (9:30pm), and the event curfew is at 23:00 (11pm). The VIP area will be open until midnight. Lucky for some! It is recommended to download the official TRNSMT app for stage times throughout the weekend. This will ensure you don't miss your favourite acts while chatting with pals at a food truck or riding the Big Wheel. In terms of queueing, that can't really be determined ahead of time, as it all depends what's happening on the day. There might be hold-ups or incidents that require the line to move a little slower for health and safety reasons. This will all be explained to you by the onsite staff, who will be working to get people in as quickly as possible. In the past, some attendees have reported waiting "hours" to enter the grounds. These long queues have been a source of frustration for some, particularly on hot days, with concerns raised about safety and lack of organisation. In 2022, TRNSMT goers described being left in queues "for hours" as they tried to get into day two of the festival. One woman told the Daily Record she feared someone was going to get hurt as the queues got bigger. At the time, a spokesperson for TRNSMT acknowledged the "longer than average waiting times," assured welfare teams were handing out water to those queueing and were "doing their best to get everyone through security". If you need assistance, always get the attention of the stewards or welfare teams. 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'.
South Wales Argus
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself
Dean, who recently collaborated with Sam Fender on his song Rein Me in, said she is still getting used to being recognised when she is out in public. In an interview with Elle UK, she spoke of her trip to Thailand. Dean said: 'We did a show there in February and went to a bar afterward. The band was playing my track, Dive. I was like: 'No way! This is crazy. I'm in a bar in Bangkok and they're doing a cover of my song.'' The singer, whose debut album Messy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2023, said she has become 'protective' of herself in recent years. 'I don't take any shit from people,' she told the magazine. 'Definitely not as much as I would have done when I was younger. I know my worth and how I deserve to be loved. I have no time for bullshit.' Describing the inspiration behind her next album, Dean added: 'Love is something that can feel quite mystical. It's this thing we all crave but aren't taught how to do it properly. Why don't we have a module at school? 'So, the album was just me zooming into that and looking at the last two years of my life and everything I've learned until now.' But Dean, who wrote the song It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be for the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy soundtrack, said she feels 'very comfortable by myself and don't feel like I need to be in a relationship to survive'. 'It should be additional as opposed to filling an absence,' she added. Dean, who appears on a special digital cover of Elle UK, told the magazine: 'I try to work with as many women as possible because I feel comfortable in that space. 'Feminism to me is about being equal – and I've always felt completely equal to men.'
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Singer Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself
Dean, who recently collaborated with Sam Fender on his song Rein Me in, said she is still getting used to being recognised when she is out in public. In an interview with Elle UK, she spoke of her trip to Thailand. Dean said: 'We did a show there in February and went to a bar afterward. The band was playing my track, Dive. I was like: 'No way! This is crazy. I'm in a bar in Bangkok and they're doing a cover of my song.'' The singer, whose debut album Messy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2023, said she has become 'protective' of herself in recent years. 'I don't take any shit from people,' she told the magazine. 'Definitely not as much as I would have done when I was younger. I know my worth and how I deserve to be loved. I have no time for bullshit.' Describing the inspiration behind her next album, Dean added: 'Love is something that can feel quite mystical. It's this thing we all crave but aren't taught how to do it properly. Why don't we have a module at school? 'So, the album was just me zooming into that and looking at the last two years of my life and everything I've learned until now.' But Dean, who wrote the song It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be for the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy soundtrack, said she feels 'very comfortable by myself and don't feel like I need to be in a relationship to survive'. 'It should be additional as opposed to filling an absence,' she added. Dean, who appears on a special digital cover of Elle UK, told the magazine: 'I try to work with as many women as possible because I feel comfortable in that space. 'Feminism to me is about being equal – and I've always felt completely equal to men.'
