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The Citizen
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Touring South Africa is a dream': Calum Scott opens up about upcoming tour
'[My first tour to SA] made me feel special. That kind of moment is hard to forget.' Calum Scott is coming back to South Africa. The multi-platinum singer will return in January 2026 for three shows in Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria as part of his Avenoir tour. It will be his third time visiting our shores, and he said South Africa makes him feel incredible special, just like his music has moved thousands of people around the world. The new album, also called Avenoir, is due in September, and is named after a word that means wishing memory could flow backwards. It promises to be personal, emotional and full of the kind of honesty fans have come to expect. This will be your third time performing in South Africa. What keeps bringing you back? On my first international visit for the Only Human tour, I remember my first stop in Durban and being blown away by the demand for tickets. It made me feel special. That kind of moment is hard to forget. Every time I've returned, the love has been the same. Touring is my favourite part of the job, and touring in South Africa is a dream. Touring SA is like a dream You've said 'Avenoir' is inspired by the idea of life being like rowing, always facing backward. Making this album was the first time I truly believed in myself as an artist. I've worked hard to get here, and I'm proud of that. Looking back at my ten-year career, all the twists and turns brought me to where I am now. I would not want to look ahead. It's the not knowing that makes life magical. Also Read: 'Roger Waters: The Wall' is an epic watch of powerful music Your music often explores regret, sorrow and undying love. Gone is one of the most thought-provoking songs I've written. It came from the realisation that our time is finite. In a session with Jon Maguire, I said, 'There will be a time when you hug your daughter, put her down, and never pick her up again.' It was sad, but as always, we found the hope in that and wrote about it. It's a reminder to live each day with love and laughter. Your music often becomes the soundtrack to big life moments. How does that feel? It's the highest honour I can imagine. When people tell me they used one of my songs at their wedding or to remember someone they lost, it makes me proud. There are millions of songs out there, and for someone to choose mine for something that personal means everything. Soundtrack to life's big moments How do you balance vulnerability with universality when writing? I've always seen vulnerability as universal. When I write honestly, I find that others connect with it too. Of course, I think about how much of myself to share, but I give a lot because I know that my vulnerability helps others. That is something I take seriously. What has changed most for you since 'Dancing On My Own'? My fashion sense. Did you see what I used to wear? Back then, I had just left a nine-to-five in Human Resources and was suddenly living my dream. I loved it, but I struggled with impostor syndrome until recently. Now, I feel more like myself than ever. If you had to go back on 'Britain's Got Talent' today… I couldn't do it. And I would not change anything about how I got here, but I'd much rather be a judge. I have experience now and, more importantly, I have empathy. Also, I know what it's like to stand there and risk everything for a dream. I think that's something valuable to offer. LGBTQ anthems and recognition 'Bridges' included LGBTQ anthems like 'Rise'. Does 'Avenoir' continue in that spirit? I'm proud to be recognised by the LGBTQ community, and it's important to me that people feel seen in my music. Avenoir touches on many themes, but emotion runs through it all. I love that people take my songs and make them their own, and I'm excited to see how this album resonates. How important is self-realisation for an artist? It has played a huge role in my growth. I still care as much as I did when I started, but I don't worry as much now, and that is freeing. It's taken ten years to believe in myself, but nothing worthwhile comes easy. Has success ever pulled you away from the storytelling you want to do? If anything, success gave me the confidence to stay true to it. It's hard when a song you believe in doesn't match the streams of your biggest hit, but that's part of it. Fans keep showing me that what I write matters, and that's what counts. Tickets are on sale through Webtickets and Breakout Events. NOW READ: A Million Ways To Die, NFOH reincarnated
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Calum Scott is coming back to SA!
South Africans evidently have a thing for Calum Scott. Following a sold-out debut in 2018 and return tours in 2022 and 2023, Breakout Events has confirmed that the UK singer-songwriter will return to South Africa in January 2026 for a three-city tour as part of his global Avenoir Tour. Cape Town fans, mark your calendars: the multi-platinum artist is set to deliver another emotionally charged performance in the Mother City, as he lights up the stage at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on 14 January 2026. 'I remember my first time in South Africa, being blown away by the demand for tickets to my show – it made me feel so special! Every time that I have been back, I have felt the same love and excitement. Touring is my favourite part of my job, but touring in places like South Africa is just a dream come true,' says Scott. The Avenoir Tour is Scott's biggest yet, with shows lined up across 24 cities in the United Kingdom and Europe before he heads south of the equator for shows in Cape Town, Durban (16 January) and Pretoria (17 January). Expect to soak up the live energy of Scott's fan favourites including 'You Are The Reason' and 'Dancing On My Own', as well as tracks from his upcoming album Avenoir, which is due to drop this September.
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts
The Britain's Got Talent act with most viewed audition ever and he reached number 2 on the charts His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell You may not know that Calum Scott once competed in Britain's Got Talent. He amassed a massive 399 million views on YouTube on his first BGT audition, and since then things have only gone up for Calum Scott. I know what you are thinking, 'I know that name' and 'doesn't he sing that really famous song'. If you're thinking of Dancing on My Own, you are right he did cover that song on the talent competition in 2015. Most people wouldn't know that Callum Scott who covered Robyn's critically acclaimed song actually rose to fame singing on BGT. His performance even earned him a golden buzzer from hard-to-please judge Simon Cowell. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The singer walked on stage after his sister, Jade auditioned and failed to progress to the next stage of the competition. The 26-year-old then sang a slowed down version of the club classic which left the audience crying, before Simon showered the stage in gold confetti. Simon then said: "I've never, ever, in all the years I've done this show, heard a guy with the talent you've got. Seriously... the version was sensational and that shows to me that actually, you're more than a singer, you're an artist, and that's why you got that (the buzzer)." Article continues below Despite finishing in sixth in the competition to dog tricks duo Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse, this didn't hurt Calum's singing career. After the show, he released his own version of Robyn's hit song and sky rocketed to number two on the UK Singles Chart and became Britain's best-selling single of summer 2016. He then release his 2018 debut album Only Human, which reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured the single, You Are The Reaso, which has seen over a billion times on YouTube. Since then, the singer has not only done his own solo tours, but supported acts like Pentatonix, Jason Derulo, The Script, Ed Sheeran and more recently Take That. More recently, at the beginning of May Calum performed at the BBC event which celebrated VE Day 80 which marked eight decades since 'Victory in Europe Day' with music and memories. Content cannot be displayed without consent He was also recently invited as a guest speaker at Buckingham palace, by Prince Edward to celebrate young people who achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. Now, the singer has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and is releasing a new album this year, titled Avenoir, on September 12. He will then be embarking on his fourth world tour starting in Portugal in October, before performing in Manchester and London in November. He said that he was, "Blown away by how many tickets have sold for the Avenoir tour!!", after adding more dates to the tour. Calum added: "Mental!! I cant wait to share these shows with you all, it's going to be the best tour yet!! See you there! X" Content cannot be displayed without consent One fan shared their excitement for the tour, saying: "Looking very much forward to hear you live for the first time." Another added: "SOOOO proud of you!! can't wait to experience 'The Avenoir Tour' it's gonna be so magical!!! i'm so excited" Article continues below
CBC
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Watch performances from the 2025 Juno Awards Gala
The 2025 Juno Awards Gala took place on March 29 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where most of this year's awards were handed out and a number of nominees and special guests performed. CBC Music Mornings host Damhnait Doyle and actor Supinder Wraich co-hosted the night. The festivities kicked off with melodies from Avenoir, and powerful musical protests from Nobro. Celeigh Cardinal kept the night in full bloom with a heartwarming In Memoriam performance of Light of the Moon. Local Vancouverite Haley Blais brought her hard-hitting energy with an emotional performance of Winner. Sebastian Gaskin gave the final performance of the night with a stirring rendition of Medicine after winning contemporary Indigenous artist of the year. Watch all the performances below. Avenoir performs Favour Avenoir Live in Concert Nobro performs Delete, Delete, Delete and Set That Pussy Free Celeigh Cardinal performs Light of the Moon Haley Blais performs Winner Sebastian Gaskin performs Medicine
