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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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George Bowie's GBX remix of bagpipe anthem tops country charts
A Scottish dance music icon has topped the country music charts with a bagpipe anthem. Clyde 1 Presenter George Bowie achieved this feat on Sunday with his remix of Cammy Barnes' Whiskey Roll. The idea for the remix came from a few Facebook friends who messaged Bowie's wife, manager, and co-producer, Ellene, suggesting a GBX remix of the song. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Deaf football manager shares heartfelt message to younger self Bowie, Ellene, and their production partner, Outforce, created a rave version of the bagpipe anthem, which quickly gained popularity after being performed at Clubland Live. The song, dubbed 'Raveheart' by international fans, amassed millions of views online. Bowie said: "It was all a bit mad – a couple of people on socials messaged Ellene saying they thought we'd like the clip Cammy had posted and would we think about remixing it. 'She messaged Cammy asking if he fancied doing something and he was up for it, we jumped into Outforce's studio a couple of days later and the remix was done and ready to go in no time. "It felt like it had something special and it just happened that I was playing Clubland at the Hydro on Sunday, so we asked Cammy to surprise the crowd by playing it live with us. 'It went crazy – at the time it felt like a really big moment and watching it back, it was. "It was well over a million views on the Clubland post alone within a couple of days. 'We shot a video there and the demand has been huge, so we released the remix on Friday and Cammy joined us again in Aberdeen that night to perform it live – this time punters knew it was coming so the reaction was even madder. 'And now we are No 1 in the country chart and No 13 in the main chart. "The annoying bit is it means my missus was right again." George, Cammy, Outforce (Image: Supplied) Cammy Barnes, who recorded Whiskey Roll as an idea, was taken aback by the success. He said: "It's really hard to take all this in, I didn't even plan to release the original it was just an idea. "The reaction was wild – really crazy with 10,000 people all going mad when the bagpipes kicked in especially." The GBX and Outforce remix of "Whiskey Roll" was released on Friday due to the overwhelming global response. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Sister raises thousands for brain tumour research in late brother's memory Bowie, said: "It's special, it really is – it was all so random and accidental and sometimes that brings a different feel, it's more real and natural." Cammy said: "The remix is definitely going on my album later this year, even if my manager says no. "I was dead against using bagpipes at all since leaving the Red Hot Chili Pipers, I just wanted to sing – but I am seriously rethinking all that now."
Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
George Bowie's GBX bagpipe remix tops country music charts
Clyde 1 Presenter George Bowie achieved this feat on Sunday with his remix of Cammy Barnes' Whiskey Roll. The idea for the remix came from a few Facebook friends who messaged Bowie's wife, manager, and co-producer, Ellene, suggesting a GBX remix of the song. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Deaf football manager shares heartfelt message to younger self Bowie, Ellene, and their production partner, Outforce, created a rave version of the bagpipe anthem, which quickly gained popularity after being performed at Clubland Live. The song, dubbed 'Raveheart' by international fans, amassed millions of views online. Bowie said: "It was all a bit mad – a couple of people on socials messaged Ellene saying they thought we'd like the clip Cammy had posted and would we think about remixing it. 'She messaged Cammy asking if he fancied doing something and he was up for it, we jumped into Outforce's studio a couple of days later and the remix was done and ready to go in no time. "It felt like it had something special and it just happened that I was playing Clubland at the Hydro on Sunday, so we asked Cammy to surprise the crowd by playing it live with us. 'It went crazy – at the time it felt like a really big moment and watching it back, it was. "It was well over a million views on the Clubland post alone within a couple of days. 'We shot a video there and the demand has been huge, so we released the remix on Friday and Cammy joined us again in Aberdeen that night to perform it live – this time punters knew it was coming so the reaction was even madder. 'And now we are No 1 in the country chart and No 13 in the main chart. "The annoying bit is it means my missus was right again." George, Cammy, Outforce (Image: Supplied) Cammy Barnes, who recorded Whiskey Roll as an idea, was taken aback by the success. He said: "It's really hard to take all this in, I didn't even plan to release the original it was just an idea. "The reaction was wild – really crazy with 10,000 people all going mad when the bagpipes kicked in especially." The GBX and Outforce remix of "Whiskey Roll" was released on Friday due to the overwhelming global response. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Sister raises thousands for brain tumour research in late brother's memory Bowie, said: "It's special, it really is – it was all so random and accidental and sometimes that brings a different feel, it's more real and natural." Cammy said: "The remix is definitely going on my album later this year, even if my manager says no. "I was dead against using bagpipes at all since leaving the Red Hot Chili Pipers, I just wanted to sing – but I am seriously rethinking all that now."
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Scots DJ lands unexpected number one single after 30 years
It racked up millions of views after they performed it at Clubland Live. GEORGE Bowie has given his dance music a honky-tonk makeover - after landing a number one hit in the country charts. The Clyde 1 presenter, best known for his GBX Anthems show, claimed top spot on Sunday with new bagpipe track Raveheart. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Outforce, Cammy and George unexpectedly made a hit together. 2 Cammy hopes to take the song on tour and work with George more. George, 56, switched up his style after friends his wife and co-producer Ellene to suggest a GBX remix of Cammy Barnes' new song Whiskey Roll. The couple and their production whizzkid Outforce created a catchy song that racked up millions of views after they performed it at Clubland Live - and they've just played it in Glasgow and Aberdeen too. George said: "It's special, it really is – it was all so random and accidental and sometimes that brings a different feel, it's more real and natural. 'People all over the world are commenting and asking where they can get it, they're calling it Raveheart which I love – I'm nicking that for sure. 'We've loads of stuff coming up with Outforce already, but I think we definitely need to look at teaming up with Cammy again – he's brilliant and such a sound lad too. 'I want to get him along to a few big shows and raves this summer – we had a techno piper years ago but I think we have found an upgrade." Cammy recorded Whiskey Roll as an idea - the first song he had done using bagpipes since he left the Red Hot Chili Pipers a few years back. He posted the clip on socials and it blew up – then the message from Ellene popped up. Cammy said: "It's really hard to take all this in, I didn't even plan to release the original it was just an idea. Fired it up as a teaser and then it went off, the numbers are pretty obscene really. 'Ellene messaged me and I was like aye, great – buzzing. I knew who they are of course but didn't know George and Ellene at all. Hundreds of Scotland fans sing Yes Sir, I Can Boogie for George Bowie remix in Scottish Sun's Guinness World Record bid 'I didn't even say yes or no, or debate or negotiate, I just sent back all the stems and said go for it. 'The remix came back and I love it, they asked if I fancied performing at the Hydro with them and away we went. 'The reaction was wild – really crazy with 10,000 people all going mad when the bagpipes kicked in especially. 'I was lucky enough to do the Hydro a few years ago but don't remember it from adrenaline – this time I really took it all in and loved every second of it." Cammy added: "It's all been so fast – a week from uploading the tune to TikTok I was in the Hydro playing it live to 10,000 people, then another week on we are No1 in the country chart and 13 in the main chart. 'None of us thought about anything but the music and the fun of it and I think that shines through. There wasn't even any conversation about the business stuff until late the night before release day, like 30 minutes before it came out. I love that. 'I'm totally new to this whole rave world but I love it – and I've had so many DJs and producers messaging me offering to do something together. 'George will always have first refusal on anything I ever do – and the remix is definitely going on my album later this year, even if my manager says no. 'I was dead against using bagpipes at all since leaving the Red Hot Chili Pipers, I just wanted to sing – but I am seriously rethinking all that now. 'And this summer it's tied in braw – we're playing a few of the same festivals so we might have to see if we can pull off a few surprise appearances for each other.'
Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Anger over big queues for Clubland event at Glasgow's Hydro
Thousands of fans headed to the OVO arena for the Clubland show, which they dubbed "the biggest night of your life". However, some punters were left seething as it took them "hours" to get inside the venue. The star-studded night opened with GBX anthems courtesy of Clyde 1's George Bowie and featured huge names like DJ Basshunter and noughties dance icon Cascada. But some fans might have missed the Glasgow DJ's set as they were stranded outside. One who had travelled miles fumed: "I travelled from Manchester to an absolute shambles. Shame on you, OVO. What we did get to see of the Clubland sets were fantastic, like always. Can you bring Ben Nicky to Manchester next year, please?!! AO is a lot more organised." Thousands of dance music fans headed to the Hydro for the Clubland Live show (Image: Facebook/OVO Hydro) Another raged: "Amazing night, when we eventually got in at 20.45, even though we arrived in plenty of time. It was an absolute joke how long it took to let people in. "Paid to see all the show, not half of it!" READ NEXT: Live concert of hit Disney film is coming to Glasgow A third also complained about the crowd: "It was really badly managed, no crowd control at all, and I am honestly gutted about the age range. Felt like I was at an underground kids disco." However, others rushed to share their praise for the night: "It was absolutely brilliant, thank you for a fab night." And George Bowie enjoyed his set, posting on Facebook, he said: "The Clubland Events team absolutely smashed OVO Hydro last night, even Billy Gillies (Music) made a surprise appearance. What a night, getting to open the show with a GBX set and then perform the Whiskey Roll remix with Cammy Barnes & Outforce to 10,000 ravers was a moment to treasure forever." READ MORE: 'Legendary' Hollywood actor spotted in Glasgow restaurant An SEC spokesperson said: 'The safety and security of our guests is our number one priority, and we always do our best to ensure a quick entry process for our guests. "There were some challenges at the Clubland event with a small number of people, which meant it took our security team a little longer than usual to carry out all the necessary checks. "We apologise to anyone who was affected.' The tour now heads to Aberdeen this coming weekend. They'll play the P&J Live Arena on Friday, May 9.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It was a shambles', rage angry fans after they were left queuing for Glasgow gig for TWO hours
FAN FURY 'It was a shambles', rage angry fans after they were left queuing for Glasgow gig for TWO hours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FURIOUS concertgoers who were left queuing for hours before a gig at Glasgow's Hydro last night have blasted venue bosses - claiming they 'couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery'. Thousands of dance music fans flocked to the OVO arena on Sunday evening for the Bank Holiday Clubland Live show which was billed as 'The Biggest Night of Your Life'. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Thousands of dance music fans flocked to the Hydro last night for the Clubland Live show Credit: OVO Hydro The star-studded lineup featured huge names like DJ Basshunter and noughties dance icon Cascada. And the "three-hour action-packed show" promised ticketholders a chance to "relive the classic tunes in a party atmosphere". But hundreds of revellers were left sorely disappointed after having to queue up for two hours and missing some of the gig. Doors opened at 6.30pm, with the event scheduled to start at 7 pm and end at 10.30pm. But scores of raging fans claimed they did not enter the venue until several hours after it began. Dozens of peeved-off concertgoers took to social media to share their frustration at the 'terrible' management of the event. One angry attendee wrote: "Well went to clubland at the Hydro in Glasgow. Organised f****** chaos, couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery. Doors opened at 6.30pm, concerts starts at 7pm, and we are still outside at 7.55pm. F*** that. Home time. We were told we'd be another hour to get in." Another said: "It was terrible, we arrived at 6.20pm and never got in till 8.20pm. Missed half the show. People were being sick in the queue and peeing in cups." A third added: "It was ridiculous! Nearly two hours we waited and got in just after 8 and that was only because we went round to the other side to queue. No organisation of queues and overall it was a shambles." Meanwhile, other ravers told how they had a 'great time' at the show. Noughties dance act hasn't aged a day as she teams up with huge producer for comeback track One wrote: "I nearly cried when I saw the queue but we didn't wait in it long. Quite quick." Scots DJ George Bowie opened last night's show with his iconic GBX anthems. The Clyde 1 radio host, 54, wrote on Facebook: "The Clubland Events team absolutely smashed OVO Hydro last night, even Billy Gillies (Music) made a surprise appearance. What a night, getting to open the show with a GBX set and then perform the Whiskey Roll remix with Cammy Barnes & Outforce to 10,000 ravers was a moment to treasure forever." An SEC spokesperson said: 'The safety and security of our guests is our number one priority and we always do our best to ensure a quick entry process for our guests. "There were some challenges at the Clubland event with a small number of people, which meant it took our security team a little longer than usual to carry out all the necessary checks. "We apologise to anyone who was affected.'
