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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Globally acclaimed DJ Francis Mercier to debut in India with 3-city tour
Renowned Haitian DJ and music producer Francis Mercier is all set to make his India debut this October with a three-city tour, bringing his celebrated Ibiza residency "Soley" to Indian audiences. Known for his soulful, cross-cultural house music and dynamic live performances, Mercier will perform in Mumbai on October 10, Delhi-NCR on October 11, and Kolkata on October 12, 2025. Marking a major milestone for Indian EDM fans, this tour will offer an immersive musical experience, blending African rhythms, Levantine sounds, and Caribbean vibes—hallmarks of the Soley concept. Meaning "sun" in Haitian Creole, Soley is more than just a party—it's a celebration of inclusion, cultural fusion, and rhythmic heritage, uniting global audiences through music. With over 100 million cumulative streams and appearances at iconic venues and festivals such as Coachella, EDC Vegas, and stages in Ibiza, Paris, London, New York, Marrakech, and more, Francis Mercier is at the forefront of a global house music movement. His unique sound and infectious energy have earned him a devoted following worldwide. Ticket pre-sales for the India tour begin on June 26, 2025, followed by general sales starting June 27 on BookMyShow. Karan Singh, CEO of Sunburn, said, 'Bringing Francis Mercier's Soley to India is a proud moment. His ability to blend global sounds into a unified, unforgettable dance floor experience makes this one of our most anticipated showcases yet.' With this debut, Francis Mercier is set to captivate Indian audiences and expand the reach of Soley, promising three nights of rhythm, unity, and unforgettable energy.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Proposal for Maine's tallest building would transform Portland's skyline
May 7—A Portland development company wants to build what would become Maine's tallest building in the city's Old Port. East Brown Cow and Safdie Architects on Tuesday unveiled their design vision for the Canal Plaza Block in the Old Port. The project, known as Old Port Square, would transform a 4-acre site with two new buildings and include retail, restaurants, hotels, residences, offices, parking and outdoor community space. "Old Port Square was born from this idea that we could fix what was torn asunder and enhance with modern architecture that could also speak to where Portland, and Maine, is going," East Brown Cow president Tim Soley said in a statement. "This new identity, Old Port Square, simply puts a name to this district that is already vibrant, active and thriving." View this post on Instagram A post shared by @oldportsquare Soley called the unveiling of the plans "a momentous milestone for our project team, the city and all of Maine." He said the project will honor history and engage the community in "thoughtful dialogue." The vision for Old Port Square includes two new buildings designed by Safdie Architects, including a 30-story, 380-foot residential and hospitality tower at 45 Union St. The current tallest building is the state — 201 Federal St. in Portland — is just over 200 feet tall. The new tower would include a publicly accessible sky lobby and restaurant with 360-degree views of Casco Bay. "Portland is a city with a powerful history and heritage. Designing a tower in a city that's generally low rise, at the heart of downtown, we asked ourselves: what are the elements that are going to make this really belong to Portland?" said Moshe Safdie, Safdie Architects' founding partner. "The project's breakthrough was the day we latched onto the idea that this is a beacon. It's a lighthouse in the tradition of the lighthouses of Portland, those slender, beautiful structures that rise out of the land or out of the water, that become icons in the landscape for good purpose." A new timber and glass retail pavilion at 55 Union St. would serve "as a distinctive gateway" to Old Port Square, the company said. Soley's company has been focused on revitalizing Canal Plaza, an open space girded by large office buildings, since his firm bought it in 2009. In 2023, East Brown Cow began a $10 million overhaul of 1 Canal Plaza, a 10-story building. Soley has in the past proposed other changes to the area. In 2019, he floated the idea of building a 20- to 25-foot office tower on a lot behind the plaza. The plaza was created by the construction of three office structures in the 1970s, including the headquarters of Canal Bank. For much of the previous century, the area had been the site of the Falmouth Hotel, a luxurious six-story building that opened two years after Portland's Great Fire of 1866. The hotel was demolished in 1963, as Portland underwent a period of so-called urban renewal that included the demolition of historic Union Station. This story will be updated. Copy the Story Link
BBC News
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Who Wants to be a Millionaire £250k winner thanks former teacher
A man who won £250,000 on ITV quiz show Who Wants to to be a Millionaire has thanked his science teacher as the crucial question was based on the periodic Soley, from Swindon, was in Ben Cobbold's class 15 years ago, and said: "Ben was the one who got me into chemistry."Mr Soley was asked by host Jeremy Clarkson what word could be spelled by combining symbols from the periodic table - the answer was physics."I think I could say that's one of the impacts I never thought I'd have on a student. It wasn't quite in my lesson plan at the time," said Mr Cobbold. Mr Cobbold, who is now the assistant head teacher at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, taught Mr Soley at Swindon to his former teacher on BBC Radio Wiltshire, Mr Soley said: "Thank you sir - I can't thank you enough if I'm honest."You really got me into learning science - it's just something that stuck with me." Mr Cobbold said he thought Jack had done better on the question than he could have."I'm just really pleased for Jack. I've been teaching science now for 21 years - hopefully some of the students I teach now will take my lessons more seriously!" he said."I'm smiling from ear to ear." Mr Soley was on the most recent show to air on 16 March, but it had been recorded some time ago, so he had to keep his win a secret for months - something he found tricky."It was just surreal. It still hasn't sunk in. It doesn't feel quite right, but I've had a great time nonetheless," he said."I might wake up in a minute." He said he did not sleep much the night before the show and was "on edge" for most of the day it was Soley added he and his fiancé are no stranger to quizzes and usually take part in one every won the £250,000 he decided not to try for the £500,000 prize as he was not sure of the answer.
