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The National
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Carter-Vickers reveals story behind '119' darts banner
After Celtic won the Premier Sports Cup in December by beating Rangers on penalties, some members of the squad travelled down south to take in the World Championships at the Alexandra Palace. The likes of Welsh, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Arne Engels and Carter-Vickers were all pictured in attendance. Read more: Indeed, a photo of the latter holding a banner that read '119' went viral on social media at the time. 119 was, of course, a nod to Celtic securing 119 trophies by beating Rangers and moving one ahead of their fierce city rivals in the silverware count. "I didn't actually write it, it was written by Stephen Welsh, I was thrown under the bus," said Carter-Vickers. "I was the stupid one to pick it up and hold it up. "I think this year I'd better [watch] how much I drink, make sure there's no more pictures or videos. "To be honest, I think when you do win something, you have to enjoy it with the team and the people that you've done it with, because that's one of the reasons we do it, so you have moments like that that you can create memories that will last with you." When Celtic won the league title last season, a video of Carter-Vickers in Glasgow's Wunderbar gained traction online. He exclaimed, 'Unlucky Rangers, three-in-a-row!', recreating Aiden McGeady's famous clip from 2008. The American will be fully focused on trying to win a treble today as Celtic face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden.
South Wales Argus
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Continental Circus Berlin Presents NEW ‘Wunderbar' Tour
In an age where so much entertainment is digital, pre-recorded, or enhanced by special effects, the raw, real-time spectacle of Wunderbar offers a breath of fresh air. Every feat performed live under the Big Top will have audiences questioning their own eyes. (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) Heading to Cardiff City FC May 16th – June 1st, highlights include: A sensational high-wire act from Colombia, making its debut in the UK. The jaw-dropping Globe of Death, as motorbike riders loop vertically and horizontally within a giant mesh sphere. From Cuba, Mayrelis presents her world-renowned Hair Hanging act, floating high above the ring suspended only by her hair. Making a special UK appearance on the Aerial Chandelier, the acclaimed British performer Amber joins the cast for the very first time — performing a breath-taking aerial routine at times suspended entirely by her teeth. The incredible Wheel of Death, hula hoop artistry, juggling, and circuses troupe of dancers — all bringing never-before-seen twists to the UK stage. From Tanzania, the awe-inspiring Continental Warriors bring a burst of African energy to the ring with their high-octane acrobatic displays – a thrilling fusion of strength, rhythm, and spectacle guaranteed to have audiences on their feet. Legendary circus character Papeluxo brings comedy and charm throughout the show. And standing at just four feet tall, the world's smallest stuntman, George the Dragon (Jorge Cabrera Matachana), amazes with daring tricks and fearless showmanship. (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) This truly is a show with something for everyone — whether you're a petrolhead, thrill-seeker, theatre-goer, or simply looking to experience one of the most exciting live events of the year. The show runs for approximately two hours and takes place in a climate-controlled, theatre-style Big Top with comfortable seating. This circus is the finest show to come to town under the Continental Circus Berlin banner, and this famous name has always been your guarantee of a great show, a rare treat, great fun, and something for all ages. Continental Circus Berlin will be in the UK for a limited run — so make certain this sure-fire hit is a definite for your diary. (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) Showtimes: Fri May 16th… 5pm & 7.45pm Sat May 17th… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm Sun May 18th… 2pm & 5pm Mon May 19th… NO SHOWS Tue May 20th… NO SHOWS Wed May 21st,… 7pm ONLY Thur May 22nd… 5pm & 7.45pm Fri May 23rd… 5pm & 7.45pm Sat May 24th… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm Sun May 25th… 2pm & 5pm Mon May 26th… 2pm & 5pm Tue May 27th… 3pm & 7.30pm Wed May 28th… 3pm & 7.30pm Thur May 29th… 3pm & 7.30pm Fri May 30th… 3pm & 7.30pm Sat May 31st… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm Sun June 1st… 11am & 2pm (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) Cardiff City FC, Leckwith Road CF11 8AZ For more information and to book tickets visit - Don't miss out! Tickets selling fast!
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Brenton Avdulla aims to help John Size reach major milestone on talented sprinter Wunderbar
Brenton Avdulla is excited to team up with Wunderbar for the first time in a race as the Australian bids to play a crucial role in helping John Size reach a major milestone at Sha Tin on Saturday. Eighteen months after guiding Wunderbar to victory in a Conghua trial, Avdulla hops aboard the only horse to have beaten superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising in Saturday's Class Two Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap (1,200m). A winner at six of 10 starts, including back-to-back victories over Ka Ying Rising last term, Wunderbar is one of Avdulla's four rides for Size, who has trained 1,599 winners in Hong Kong. After Wunderbar racked up four consecutive wins last year, three surprise defeats prompted Size to give him a breather. The Rich Enuff gelding resumes in an exciting finale to Saturday's card which also features in-form sprinters Fast Network, Bottomuptogether and Invincible Shield. Six wins from seven starts! 🚀 The favourite Wunderbar overhauls Bottomuptogether for a @zpurton three-timer at Sha Tin... #LoveRacing | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) October 13, 2024 'Very early on in his career I trialled him at Conghua. It'll be good to be on him for the first time on race day and he's drawn well [in barrier three],' Avdulla said. 'He's probably found one of the hottest Class Twos of the season but I'm looking forward to riding him. 'He had those couple of runs where little things were against him and he probably didn't perform to his best and John started again with him. He seems like he's trialled OK, so you've got to respect the master taking him back to the races. 'He's obviously probably going to improve on whatever he does, but I'd expect him to run well if he's anywhere near his best. He'll give himself every chance from the draw.' Ahead of his first start since January, Wunderbar has notched three wins and a third from his four recent trials at Conghua. Avdulla is also optimistic about his chances on Size's progressive three-year-old Juneau Pride in the Class Three Lung Mun Road Handicap (1,400m) on Saturday. A pint-sized galloper weighing in at under 1,000lbs, Juneau Pride has racked up three victories and five placings from eight starts in an impressive debut campaign, with Avdulla on board for all but one race. His bid for a hat-trick fell narrowly short last start when he ran second to South Star under top weight of 135lbs. 'He's racing really well. He's probably one of my favourite horses to ride in Hong Kong,' Avdulla said. 'He's been so consistent. I don't think I've finished further back than third on him and he's never been beaten far. He bounces, you can put him anywhere and he tries hard. 'He's probably at that mark now where it's going to pull him up a little bit, but there looks to be three main chances and he's one of them with the other two who have drawn next to each other [Light Years Charm and Another World]. He'll run well again.' Juneau Pride again carries top weight of 135lbs but comes into gate two after almost overcoming barrier 10 last start. Fourth in the jockeys' championship with 38 wins this season, Avdulla also rides last-start dirt winner Meepmeep and Smashing Express for Size on Saturday. Lahore, Never Too Soon, Pejibaye and Fighting Machine are the 34-year-old's other rides. Size will also be represented by Arden, Bundle Of Charm and Lifeline Express as he bids to join John Moore in training 1,600 winners in the city.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Continental Circus Berlin's new ‘Wunderbar' show comes to Cardiff this May
Prepare to be mesmerised as the Continental Circus Berlin rolls into Cardiff with its dazzling new production, 'Wunderbar'. From May 16 to June 1, 2025, Cardiff City FC at Leckwith Road will transform into a hub of jaw-dropping spectacle and excitement, hosting a show that aims to redefine the circus experience. Straight from the masterminds behind some of the globe's most popular circuses, 'Wunderbar' is set to captivate audiences with an electrifying blend of international acts, amazing music, and vibrant youthful energy. This isn't just any circus; it's a live extravaganza that strives to challenge the digital age's norms with real-time feats that will leave visitors questioning their own eyes. The line-up is nothing short of spectacular. Audiences will be able to witness the UK debut of Colombia's sensational high-wire act, and hold their breath as motorbike riders defy gravity in the Globe of Death. (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) Straight from Cuba, Mayrelis will have visitors in awe with her Hair Hanging act, while British performer Amber makes her mark with an aerial chandelier routine performed entirely by her teeth. But that's not all. The show even features the adrenaline-pumping Wheel of Death, mesmerising hula hoop artistry, juggling, and a troupe of dancers bringing fresh twists to the stage. The Continental Warriors from Tanzania will also infuse the ring with African energy through their acrobatic prowess. And let's not forget the comedic charm of the legendary Papeluxo and the fearless stunts by George the Dragon - standing at just four feet tall. Book your space (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) Roll up, roll up - tickets for the Cardiff show are on sale now. The two-hour spectacle will unfold in a climate-controlled big top with theatre-style seating for ultimate comfort. It's a rare treat under the Continental Circus Berlin banner - a name synonymous with exceptional entertainment for all ages. Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to mark their calendars and secure their seats online now. With a limited UK run, 'Wunderbar' is a must-see event for petrolheads, thrill-seekers, theatre-goers, or anyone eager for one of this year's most exhilarating live shows. (Image: Continental Circus Berlin) The showtimes are spread across weekends and weekdays to accommodate different schedules and will run as follows: Friday, May 16 - 5pm and 7.45pm Saturday, May 17 - 2pm, 5pm and 7.45pm Sunday, May 18 - 2pm and 5pm Wednesday, May 21 - 7pm Thursday, May 22 - 5pm and 7.45pm Friday, May 23 - 5pm and 7.45pm Saturday, May 24 - 2pm, 5pm and 7.45pm Sunday, May 25 - 2pm and 5pm Monday, May 26 - 2pm and 5pm Tuesday, May 27 - 3pm and 7.30pm Friday, May 30 - 3pm and 7.30pm Saturday, May 31 - 2pm, 5pm and 7.45pm Sunday, June 1 - 11am and 2pm Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. For more information and to book tickets, visit
CBS News
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
German guitar great Michael Rother brings rare tour to San Francisco
Iconic German guitar master Michael Rother -- a member of such influential groups as Kraftwerk, Neu!, Harmonia and La Dusseldorf -- brings his current tour playing classic songs from the '70s to Gray Area in San Francisco Monday evening . Developing an early interest in music, by 1965 Rother had joined the band Spirits of Sound as a teen, collaborating with keyboardist Wolfgang Riechmann (who later was in the prog rock group Streetmark before releasing his unsung solo album Wunderbar under his surname in 1977) and future Kraftwerk drummer Wolfgang Flür. The group would split up when Rother left to join a short-lived line-up of Kraftwerk. Part of the monolithic German band's pre- Autobahn era that the principles Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider refused to acknowledge in the modern era, the trio version of the band led by Schneider with Rother on guitar and effects and drummer Klaus Dinger did not release any studio recordings (Dinger appears on one tune from Kraftwerk's debut). However, their output was documented in at least one German television appearance in 1971 that is closer to the minimalist experimental rock of the band's first two albums than their later synthesizer-dominated sound. Rother and Dinger split from Kraftwerk that same year to form their own group Neu! -- the German word for "new" -- recording their first effort with another important figure in German music, producer and engineer Conny Plank, who had already worked with the avant-garde electronic group Kluster featuring Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Conrad Schnitzler and Dieter Moebius and Kraftwerk. The band's groundbreaking minimalist sound built around Dinger's propulsive 4/4 beat that would later be called the "motorik" rhythm and Rother's layered, pulsing guitar and synthesizer atmospheres did not have the major commercial success Kraftwerk found with the title hit to Autobahn a few years later, but their self-titled 1972 debut would prove enormously influential. The album was later cited by David Bowie, Brian Eno and Iggy Pop as an important inspiration to their recordings later in the decade and is a cornerstone of the German rock underground that was a guiding star for early new wave and electronic artists as well as later bands including Stereolab, Tortoise and Broadcast who were heavily indebted to the Neu! aesthetic. While making their second album Neu! 2 the following year, the duo found themselves short on money to fund the recording of more than half of the new songs needed for the effort. Neu! ended up pioneering the concept of the remix, filling out the album with sped up, slowed down and otherwise manipulated versions of tunes they had already completed. Rother also branched out by working with Roedelius and Moebius from their now rechristened duo Cluster to record the first album by Harmonia. Though he had initially approached the pair to see if they would be interested in being part of the live line-up for Neu!, the chemistry they found while playing together over primitive drum-machine beats led to the new collaboration. The resultant 1974 album Musik Von Harmonia would become a landmark of the hypnotic style of German "kosmische musik." Rother toured with Harmonia, but eventually rejoined Dinger to work on the next Neu! album. The fact that Neu! '75 would essentially be made up of solo songs by each member -- Rother continuing his exploration of more ambient sounds while Dinger took a more aggressive, experimental rock approach, particularly on the proto-punk tune "Hero" -- illustrated the diverging interests of the two musicians. Dinger's side saw the drummer switching to guitar and vocals with the beat provided by dueling drummers, Klaus's brother Thomas Dinger and Hans Lampe. The shifting musical focus along with some personal friction led Neu! to split after the album came out. Rother would rejoin Harmonia for the follow-up recording Deluxe that featured Guru Guru drummer Mani Neumeier on several songs, while Dinger would found the equally influential and far more commercially successful group La Düsseldorf with his brother and Lampe, releasing three well-regarded albums between 1976 and 1980. Rother, Roedelius and Moebius also held sessions with Brian Eno -- who had joined the players live onstage on one occasion -- intended for a third Harmonia record, but that music would not see official release for over two decades. Rother released his first proper solo album in 1977, the more pastoral Flammende Herzen that featured the musician playing all the instruments save for drums performed by Can's Jaki Liebzeit (who would serve as Rother's drummer on recordings well into the '80s). The instrumental tracks would also provide the soundtrack for the German movie of the same name, marking the guitarist's first foray into film music. While Rother and Dinger attempted a Neu! reunion in the mid-1980s to put a modern spin on the band's metronomic pulse, personal and professional tensions resurfaced that derailed the project. The recordings they made saw release as Neu! 4 a decade later and were eventually revised and reissued as Neu '86 in 2010. The guitarist remained productive into the late '80s and sporadically issued new music in the decades since, recording albums where he produced and played all the instruments as well as embracing electronic music with a variety of remix projects. The 1999 compilation A Homage to Neu! featured interpretations of songs by electronic artists including Autechre, the Legendary Pink Dots and System 7 in addition to a new song from Rother, presaging a new era of cooperation between the guitarist and Dinger to remaster and reissue the band's classic catalog through the Grönland Records legitimately for the first time in decades. While the two musicians never reteam to make new music before Dinger died from heart failure in 2008, the reissues sparked a new round of interest in their band, leading to the new tribute compilation Brand Neu! in 2009 including covers and Neu!-inspired songs by Oasis, Primal Scream, LCD Soundsystem, Cornelius and Sonic Youth in their Ciccone Youth guise as well as tours by Rother performing both his solo material and the music of Neu! and Harmonia. Rother's tours have mostly focused on Europe, but his current visit to the U.S. to play both the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN, and the Intuition Festival in Los Angeles brings the musician back to the States for the first time since his Hallogallo 2010 project with Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley and Tall Firs bassist Aaron Mullan toured here 15 years ago. For this evening of solo songs and music from his influential groups, the guitarist will be joined by '70s collaborator Lampe on drums, Franz Bargmann on guitar and Vittoria Maccabruni on electronics and vocals. Opening this show presented by (((folkYEAH!))) at Gray Area in San Francisco's Mission District Monday night will be acclaimed guitar phenom Isaiah Mitchell -- best known for his psych power trio Earthless, who has also played with Nebula, Howlin' Rain and Golden Void -- who performs with his ambient duo featuring keyboardist Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun, the Black Crowes). Michael Rother plays Neu!, Harmonia and solo works Monday, March 24, 7 p.m. $54.24 Gray Area
