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Georgia Lines Is Set To Bring THE GUEST HOUSE To The Stage In Two Special Live Shows
Georgia Lines Is Set To Bring THE GUEST HOUSE To The Stage In Two Special Live Shows

Scoop

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Scoop

Georgia Lines Is Set To Bring THE GUEST HOUSE To The Stage In Two Special Live Shows

Following a landmark year of accolades and sold-out shows, award-winning singer-songwriter Georgia Lines announces two exclusive release shows this August to celebrate her forthcoming EP, THE GUEST HOUSE (released August 29). August Avenue presents two special shows in Tauranga (Friday August 29) and Auckland (Saturday August 30), bringing her powerful vocals and raw emotion to the stage. Known for her powerhouse vocals, emotive songwriting, and captivating stage presence, Georgia will perform songs from the new EP - including singles ' Wonderful Life', 'Till The Music Stops' (released July 25), and ' Julia' - alongside fan favourites from her #1 debut album, THE ROSE OF JERICHO. The shows cap off a stellar year for Georgia, who received six nominations at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, including Album of the Year, as well as nominations at the Silver Scrolls and Taite Music Prize. With a growing international profile and critical acclaim, THE GUEST HOUSE marks a bold new chapter in her creative journey. Tickets for both shows are on sale now HERE: SUPPORT ACTS: Joining Georgia on both dates are two exciting rising acts: Tusekah A South African–born R&B/Neo-Soul artist based in Auckland, Tusekah is known for her soul-drenched voice and spine-tingling live shows. Since her debut in 2021 with ' Childhood Friends', she has gone on to release standout singles including 'I Ain't Waiting Around', 'I've Changed', 'Baby's Breath', and latest single ' Always'. Her performances have taken her around Aotearoa, including a headline tour in early 2024 and support slots for Jess B, Deva Mahal, PJ Morton, and Olivia Dean. Her music has been championed by Mai FM, ZM, The Edge, BBC Radio 1, Triple J, and more. Aisha and Bebe Best friends and musical collaborators since the age of 8, Aisha and Bebe have built a uniquely heartfelt sound through years of songwriting, jamming, and performing. In 2023, they placed second in the Bay of Plenty regional final of Smokefree Rockquest and took out the ZM Best Song Award for their original track ' See Thru'. In 2024, they returned to Rockquest, finishing second regionally and third nationally after performing at Auckland's SkyCity Theatre. Their debut single ' Blank Space' - produced by Dave Baxter (Avalanche City) - is set to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter. AUGUST AVENUE PRESENTS: GEORGIA LINES, THE GUEST HOUSE RELEASE PARTY Friday, August 29 | Totara Street, TAURANGA Saturday, August 30 | The Hollywood Avondale, AUCKLAND

‘Thank you Dublin, it's been a wild ride' – Temple Bar's Cleaver East to close its doors
‘Thank you Dublin, it's been a wild ride' – Temple Bar's Cleaver East to close its doors

Irish Independent

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • Irish Independent

‘Thank you Dublin, it's been a wild ride' – Temple Bar's Cleaver East to close its doors

The restaurant, which operated at the four-star hotel and was best known for its 'bottomless brunch' menu, will close its doors on Sunday August 3 after more than a decade in operation. It is owned by Michelin chef and restaurateur Oliver Dunne, with Cleaver East considered one of the first in Ireland to become a small plate restaurant and also became a trend-setter with new concepts. The Clarence Hotel will close for major renovation and expansion early next month after it was given the green light to almost triple the bedroom capacity earlier this year. Bono, The Edge and Paddy McKillen Sr sold the Clarence Hotel in October 2023 to the Dean Hotel Group, after more than three decades of ownership. In a statement, Mr Dunne said the restaurant will close on August 3 'after 12 happy and memorable years in Temple Bar' as he thanked customers and staff for their loyalty and support. All Cleaver East staff have been relocated within the existing restaurant group, he confirmed. "None of this would have been possible without you guys, our amazing team and our Cleaver East community,' he said. 'We want to thank you all for your hard work, passion and dedication. You've been the heart and soul of Cleaver East, creating countless memories for our guests and shaping the atmosphere that made this place so special. "We are extremely happy and very grateful to be able to retain all of you, our amazing staff with not a single person left behind. All our Cleaver family have been relocated within the existing Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group and we are so, so lucky to continue this journey with you.' "Over the past 12 years, Cleaver East has become known for its creative food, positive energetic service style, vibrant atmosphere - with a special note to our now iconic bottomless brunch, a Dublin institution in its own right!.' He said their bottomless brunches will 'live on' at the restaurant's sister venue, Beef and Lobster in Temple Bar, 'ensuring the spirit of Cleaver East continues to thrive and the cocktails keep flowing'. "We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the final few weeks of Cleaver East. Come raise a glass and enjoy this legendary restaurant one last time before we say goodbye,' added Mr Dunne. 'Cleaver East will be open for dinner, Wednesday to Sunday and weekend Bottomless Brunch, up to and including August 3, when we turn off the lights one last time. Thank you, Dublin, it's been a wild ride.'

The Edge, U2's Guitarist, Becomes Irish Citizen After 62 Years There
The Edge, U2's Guitarist, Becomes Irish Citizen After 62 Years There

New York Times

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • New York Times

The Edge, U2's Guitarist, Becomes Irish Citizen After 62 Years There

The Edge, the U2 guitarist known for his omnipresent black beanie and his chiming, echoey sound, became an Irish citizen this week. It only took him 62 years. 'I'm a little tardy on the paperwork,' the English-born musician, whose real name is David Evans, told reporters at the ceremony on Monday. 'I've been living in Ireland now since I was 1 year old, but the time is right and I couldn't be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it's doing.' A representative for U2 did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. More than 7,500 people were granted citizenship in a series of ceremonies Monday and Tuesday in Killarney in County Kerry, nearly 200 miles southwest of Dublin, according to the Irish government. Applicants from over 140 countries made a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the state. Since 2011, more than 200,000 people have received Irish citizenship. Evans, 63, was born in Essex to Welsh parents and moved to Ireland as a young child. The band formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen Jr. tacked a 'musicians wanted' ad to a bulletin board in Dublin, according to the band's website. The group — Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton (bass) and Mullen (drums), then all teenagers — practiced in Mullen's kitchen. U2 became perhaps the most recognizable and successful rock group from Ireland and is considered by many fans there to be something of a national treasure. At the citizenship ceremony, Evans said that Ireland was showing 'real leadership' on the world stage and that his becoming a citizen couldn't have come at a better moment. 'I have always felt Irish,' he told reporters, saying he was happy 'to be in even deeper connection with my homeland.' Evans said the application process took a couple of years but was ultimately straightforward. 'Honestly there were many moments in the past when I could have done it, with just the form to be filled out, but I'm happy it's now,' he said. 'It feels more significant, it feels more meaningful.'

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