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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Subway strike to hit Sting's Glasgow Summer Sessions show
Glasgow Subway made an announcement indicating that services will be disrupted on June 25, the day Sting is set to perform at the Glasgow Summer Sessions in Bellahouston Park. They assured commuters that services will resume as normal on June 26. READ MORE: Hundreds of Glasgow pupils to get free school meals in child poverty initiative READ MORE: University staff to ballot for strike action over job cuts Glasgow Subway wrote on social media: "Due to industrial action, Subway customers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday, June 25 2025. "Full services will resume on Thursday, June 2,6 from 6.30am. "Apologies for any inconvenience. "Visit the link in bio for more information." Sting, known for hits such as Every Breath You Take and Roxanne, is set to take the stage on the day of the planned action. He was the first act announced for Glasgow's Summer Sessions lineup.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Sting support act thanks fans after drummer's onstage cardiac arrest
Lionel Duke, drummer for the band The Christians, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed while opening for Sting at Liverpool's Pier Head on Sunday, June 22. Lead singer Garry Christian immediately called for help, and emergency responders treated Duke on stage before he was transported to hospital. The band issued a statement thanking fans for their support and praising the medical team for their swift action, asking for positive vibes for Duke. Audience members described the scene as terrifying but commended the quick response of medics and staff who provided privacy and dignity for Duke during treatment. Sting continued his performance with the band's blessing, updating the audience on Duke's condition and singing 'Fragile' in his honour, while the band's manager confirmed CPR was performed and a pulse was regained.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Isle of Wight Festival: Search for swimmer on River Medina
A person attempting to swim to the Isle of Wight Festival site sparked a coastguard and lifeboat RNLI said a person had been reported getting in to the River Medina near the festival site shortly before 20:30 BST on Saturday, but had not lifeboat, along with police, coastguard and festival security vessels carried out an "extensive search" of the shoreline. The individual was later found safe within the festival grounds at Seaclose RNLI carried out patrols on the river over the festival weekend, which saw more than 50,000 music fans see acts including Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. An RNLI statement said the man had been seen entering the water near Newport Rowing Club."In fading light on the longest day of the year, with an outgoing tide, the Cowes RNLI crew conducted a thorough search along the shoreline."Just as the crew were directed to stand down, the person in question was located safe within festival grounds."During the weekend, the RNLI's festival patrols also came across a rigid inflatable boat with faulty navigation lights and with crew members not wearing lifejackets. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BreakingNews.ie
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Stereophonics headline Isle of Wight Festival for fourth time
Welsh-rockers Stereophonics have treated the Isle of Wight Festival crowds to a sing-a-long show as they headlined the event for the fourth time. Lead singer Kelly Jones and the band took to the main stage having previously played the Newport event in 2004, 2009 and 2016. Advertisement The band played many fans' favourites including Have A Nice Day and Dakota. A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport, for the four-day festival. The Stereophonics set came after Sting played a greatest hits show on the Friday night with Justin Timberlake closing the event on Sunday. Yard Act performing at the Isle of Wight Festival (Ben Mitchell/PA) Appearing in the Big Top stage on Saturday were Mercury Prize winners English Teacher who had fans dancing along to their hit The World's Biggest Paving Slab. Advertisement They were followed by Leeds-based Yard Act who finished their energetic set with 100% Endurance. Front man James Smith wore a Free Palestine badge and before their final song said to the audience: 'Free Palestine, end the genocide.' The night in the Big Top was signed off by Britpop stars Supergrass who played their first album I Should Coco in its entirety to celebrate the 30 years since it was released. Lead singer Gaz Coombes said: 'We f****** loved making it, we loved all the madcap places it took us.' Advertisement Other bands which appeared on the main stage on Saturday included The Script, Razorlight, Busted and Paul Heaton featuring Rianne Downey.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drummer has cardiac arrest on festival stage
A festival was halted after a drummer collapsed on stage after suffering a cardiac arrest while performing in front of thousands of fans. The Christians' Lionel Duke fell ill while the band were supporting Sting during the On The Waterfront festival at Liverpool's Pier Head on Sunday night. The Liverpool band's manager said the 58-year-old had been put in an "induced coma" after an operation at the city's Heart and Chest Hospital. The band asked fans to "please send positive vibes his way" and they praised the "phenomenal team of medics" from the festival who "stepped in so swiftly to help our poor Lionel". Lead singer Gary Christian had called for help after Duke collapsed with medics rushing on stage. Manager Emma Roberts said "it was a shock" as he was a "very fit regular swimmer". The Christians had just performed two songs before Duke became ill and were due to perform their biggest hit Harvest for the World later. The band were performing ahead of Sting who was headlining the four-day event. The former Police singer performed his set after being given The Christians' blessing. Fans recalled the "terrifying" moment the performance stopped and black screens went up. A sign was put up telling the crowd medical staff were with the performer. One fan said on Facebook: "It was frightening to see." Another added: "We were at the concert when this happened. Everyone was so professional and the crowd respectful. "It really felt like he had everyone's support and love - the audience were kept updated and the tribute by Sting singing Fragile as his last song was very emotional. "Such a bittersweet night." Others sent their love, prayers and best wishes to Duke and his family. The Christians were formed in the 1980s and their self-titled debut album reached number two in the UK charts. Last year 45,000 people attended the On The Waterfront festival. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Former Bauhaus singer suffers heart attack Music and sport stars support anti-racism festival Folk singer David Olney dies on stage mid-song The Christians
