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Irish Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Natasha Bedingfield at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin: Stage times, ticket information, support acts and more
British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield is set to perform at Dublin's Iveagh Gardens this Friday. The singer, who had great success in the mid-2000s before taking a break from music in 2010, is enjoying a resurgence in popularity after her hit 2004 song Unwritten was featured in the recent Anyone But You romcom starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell . After the film's release, Unwritten went viral on TikTok and was introduced to a new generation of fans. Bedingfield is performing in Dublin as part of her European tour and recently announced that she will be touring North America this autumn. If you are going to her gig this Friday, here's everything you need to know. When and where is it? Bedingfield plays Dublin's Iveagh Gardens on Friday, July 18th. READ MORE What time should I arrive? Doors for the gig open at 6.30pm, with the music expected to begin at 8pm. Iveagh Gardens concerts tend to be finished up by 10.30pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours' leeway getting to and from the venue. Who is playing? Bedingfield will be joined by Scottish singer and songwriter Calum Bowie who will perform as her support act. What songs will Natasha Bedingfield play? Here is a set list from Bedingfield's concert at Stora Scenen in Sweden in May this year. It might give an idea of what to expect when she comes to Dublin. Love Like This Pocketful of Sunshine Roller Skate Zombie (The Cranberries cover) Single I Bruise Easily These Words Soulmate Purple Rain (Prince cover) Unwritten How do I get to and from the gig? The venue is located right beside St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin city, so concertgoers are advised to use one of many public transport options to get to the venue. Travel by bus: A wide variety of Dublin Bus routes service the city centre. The 37 route, for example, runs along the northside of the quays and will drop you an eight-minute walk from the Iveagh Gardens. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Luas: The St Stephen's Green Luas stop is a seven-minute walk from the venue. If you are heading southbound, take any green line Luas towards Sandyford or Brides Glen. If you are heading northbound, take any green line Luas towards Broombridge or Parnell. Travel by train: If you are arriving in Dublin by train, you can hop on the red line Luas from Heuston Station to Abbey Street. There, transfer to the green line Luas from the stop on Marlborough Street, hopping off at St Stephen's Green and walking seven minutes to the Iveagh Gardens. Travel by car: The closest car park to the venue is the Q-Park at St Stephen's Green. You can pre-book a parking space here , though it is recommended you use public transport as traffic delays before and after the gig are inevitable. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing there are still tickets available. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster here . Remember to download your tickets to your phone in advance, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue on the day. Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. What is security like? The event is for over-14s only, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you such as a passport, Garda age card or driving licence. Bags size A4 or more will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Prohibited items include glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon. Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue. How is the weather looking? According to Met Éireann, Friday is to be mostly cloudy with some sunshine and scatted showers. Highest temperatures of 17-21 degrees are expected in light southwest or variable breezes.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Daily Record
Everything you need to know about Tall Ships Races 2025 as iconic event comes to Aberdeen
Around 400,000 visitors are expected as Aberdeen is set to host Europe's "biggest free family festival" Aberdeen is preparing to welcome one of Scotland's biggest tourism spectacles of the year as the final countdown begins for the Tall Ships Races 2025. Almost 50 majestic sailing vessels from across the globe will descend on the Granite City from this Friday, July 18, ahead of four days of festivities from Saturday, July 19, to Tuesday, July 22. Organisers are expecting around 400,000 visitors to the city during the event, which is billed as Europe's largest free family festival. It is almost 20 years since Scotland's biggest port welcomed the prestigious international sailing event The Tall Ships Races last came to Aberdeen in 1997, having also been there in 1991. The races are designed to promote international friendship and offer young people hands-on experience in the art of sailing. The vessels are split across four classes ranging from grand tall ships to nimble single-masted boats. They will begin arriving on Friday following a race leg from France. They will remain docked in Aberdeen until Tuesday, when they set sail for Norway. The ships will be berthed across several quaysides: Waterloo, Regent, Trinity, Upper, Jamieson's and Blaikies. The main entrance to the viewing areas will be via Marischal Street, and many of the ships will be open to visitors keen to step aboard. Among the fleet is Dar Mlodziezy from Poland, the tallest ship taking part at an impressive 62.5 metres high. Her name means 'the gift of youth', and she made her Tall Ships debut in 1982. The vessel that has travelled furthest to reach Aberdeen is BAP Union from Peru, covering a staggering 7,500 nautical miles (almost 14,000km) from Callao. Built in 2015, it is also the newest ship in the line-up. At the other end of the spectrum is Christiania, a 130-year-old beauty built in 1895. Roughly 2,000 crew members from countries as far-flung as Uruguay and Oman will participate, supported by hundreds of local volunteers. Music, food and family fun Aberdeen is set to transform into what organisers are calling a 'party city'. Major headline gigs from Deacon Blue, Kaiser Chiefs, and Ministry of Sound Classical are already sold out, while an eclectic programme of free live music will fill the city. The entertainment includes sets from Tide Lines, Calum Bowie, Glasvegas, Brooke Combe, The Little Kicks, Capollos, and Look Busy Collective. The festival will also showcase Scottish traditional music, jazz, hip hop, Afrobeat and Latin soul, along with performances from local choirs and youth ensembles. Families can head to Blaikies Quay, where a dedicated kids' zone will feature a giant sandpit and a chance to meet Dorry the Dolphin, the official Tall Ships Aberdeen mascot. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Travel advice and road closures With thousands expected each day, the city centre will be extremely busy. Organisers are urging people to walk, cycle, car share or use public transport where possible. Four regular Park and Ride sites will operate from Bridge of Don, Craibstone, P&J Live, and Kingswells. A number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around the harbour area, including Castle Street, King Street, Marischal Street, Regent Quay, Blaikies Quay, and Regent Road. Footdee's Pocra Quay and New Pier Road will remain accessible for residents and businesses only. For full maps, transport guidance and ship details, visitors are advised to check the official Tall Ships Aberdeen website.
Scotsman
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Watch: I spoke to Jamie Webster - a highlight of day one at TRNSMT
Acts including 50 Cent, The Script, Confidence Man, Twin Atlantic, Calum Bowie, Bemz and Indoor Foxes dazzled on day one of Scotland's biggest music festival. We sat down with Jamie Webster who delivered one of the best sets of the day. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Further highlights from day one included James Bay declaring his love for the Scottish crowd's energy and enthusiasm - declaring to the TRNSMT crowd, 'when you sing, it sounds beautiful, that's the TRNSMT festival I know, yes.'Scottish singer Calum Bowie had a full circle moment as he made his debut on the main stage, having previously played The King Tut's stage just two years ago. The Edinburgh-based artist opened the festival in a moment he admitted was a 'dream come true' as he performed hits such as 'Call Me Back' and 'Time That I Can Borrow'. Liverpool artist Jamie Webster also had a pinch me moment as he shared his love for the day's headliner 50 Cent. The 31-year-old beamed 'I can't believe I'm on the same stage as 50 Cent' before he launched into hit 'Voice of the Voiceless'.The American artist Schooboy Q played to a pumped-up afternoon crowd with hits such as 'Man Of The Year', alongside samples of hip hop classics. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Closing the show to huge fanfare was 50 Cent, who led with crowd-pleasers 'Many Men', 'In Da Club' and '21 Questions', capping off a big day of music at Glasgow Green. At the Smirnoff Presents King Tut's stage, other highlights included Confidence Man, along with The Royston Club, Good Neighbours, and Tanner Adell. UK Eurovision entrants 'Remember Monday' kicked things off with a punchy opener including their 2025 entry 'What The Hell Just Happened'. Confidence Man, who recently collaborated with Jade - who plays the festival this Sunday - closed the stage to a packed-out crowd, with fans dancing non-stop to their infectious electro-pop grooves.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Recap of everything from Friday of TRNSMT 2025 - from 50 Cent to fashion advice
THOUSANDS of revellers flocked to Glasgow Green in the sunshine today as TRNSMT Festival 2025 opened its gates. The weather took centre stage as soaring temperatures hit 28 degrees, with Saturday's crowd expected to experience even hotter conditions. A warning was in place for people to stay hydrated, and many people were lying in the shade wherever they could. People were queuing up at the gates from as early as 7.30am with the hopes of getting up close with Irish band The Script. People flooded through the gates at midday (Image: Newsquest/Gordon Terris) READ MORE: LIVE updates from Glasgow's TRNSMT 2025 festival OUR BEST BITS FROM FRIDAY Stacey: 50 Cent! Morgan: My highlight would probably be seeing Calum Bowie playing the main stage after doing King Tuts 2 years ago - that was very nice to see as a young wee Scottish talent! Donald: Confidence Man bringing the energy, and, of course, the wonderful fashion advice which I'll be putting to use tomorrow! Before the gates opened, news broke that a main stage act had pulled out due to 'illness'. English rock band Wunderhorse will no longer play at TRNSMT, and were due to perform at 2.10pm until 2.50pm on Saturday. The gates were opened at midday, and fans flooded into the site. Many headed straight for the stage, others straight to the bar. Calum Bowie 'was the perfect artist to open the main stage at this year's TRNSMT.' James Bay plays TRNSMT Festival 2025. (Image: Newsquest/Gordon Terris) READ MORE: 19 amazing pictures as festival-goers arrive at Glasgow's TRNSMT 2025 Singer James Bay then told his Scottish fans, 'when you sing, it sounds beautiful,' during his storming set. We also got to some serious reporting and asked the people of TRNSMT for some fashion advice. And the responses we received were bold! Back at the main stage Glasgow rockers, Twin Atlantic, were 'truly everything you want at a festival - good fun and great music.' Twin Atlantic, were 'truly everything you want at a festival' (Image: Newsquest/Gordon Terris) READ MORE: The Script star defies the one thing he was told not to do at TRNSMT Liverpudlian singer Jamie Webster admitted he can't believe he is sharing the same stage as rapper 50 Cent as he delighted the crowds. We also hunted for the cheapest pint at this year's festival and put it to the test, and found the ice-cold beer to quench a heatwave-induced thirst. Kicking off their set with Catch These Fists, Wet Leg immediately commanded the main stage, giving a 'memorable' show. READ MORE: I asked the Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 crowd for outfit advice Celtic daft rapper Bemz brought immense energy as he headlined the BBC Introducing stage. The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue told his fans at the Glasgow Green it was good to be back on the festival stage. Before defying festival organisers, the cheeky star then declared: 'I was told not to do this,' before he jumped into the festival crowd to perform Nothing. Confidence Man stormed the King Tut's stage with a blistering set that put some energy into a sun-induced, sweat-soaked audience. The electro-pop, synth-laden sound coupled with energetic choreography was perfect for the sunset crowd. It felt like as the day cooled off, the TRNSMT crowd finally heated up. ] Confidence Man put on a show that was 'out of this world' (Image: Newsquest/Gordon Terris) READ MORE: I tried the cheapest pint at Glasgow's TRSNMT festival 2025 Rapper 50 Cent then headlined Friday on the main stage. The In da Club global icon drew a huge crowd to top off a stacked bill of superstars. Kicking off his set with What Up Gangsta? - there was no chit chat as Fiddy belted out hit after hit, including PIMP, I Get Money, and Candy Shop. Addressing the crowd, he then said: 'I have been doing this s**t a long time.' And with that, he went back to the beginning for 21 Questions which attracted a sing-along from the packed out TRNSMT crowd as backing dancers pulled off sultry moves. He brought the nightclub to the Glasgow Green. Smiling from ear to ear, he then declared: 'God damn, this weather is amazing. 'Isn't this the best weather for an outdoor festival?' Recap of everything from Friday of Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 (Image: Newsquest) Many Men (Wish Death) sent the crowd into a frenzy as the bullet sounds echoed through the Glasgow Green. 'Go Shawty, it's your birthday,' screamed the crowd as his infectious debut In Da Club brought the show to an encore of the Eminem featured Patiently Waiting, the G Unit track Stunt 101, and If I Can't. Stay tuned over the rest of the weekend for all of our coverage.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
TRNSMT music festival begins in the scorching heat
Fans have flocked to Glasgow after Scotland's biggest music festival opened its gates. This year's TRNSMT is headlined by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol over three days on Glasgow Green. Scottish singer Calum Bowie opened the event, with afternoon fans basking in scorching temperatures that are expected to continue all weekend. Bowie told BBC Scotland News that he was terrified no-one would actually turn up to watch him play. He said: "It's quite early and the first day of the festival but it was amazing, there were people right down the front and it filled out during the rest of the set. "Everyone was singing back, everyone seemed on good form. It [the festival} is the big one to do as a Scottish musician." Other Friday acts include singer-songwriter James Bay, who sparked a sing-a-long with his hit Hold Back The River, and hometown heroes Twin Atlantic. Crowd chants criticising the Conservative party broke out during Jamie Webster's set on the Main Stage. However the Liverpool singer-songwriter, known for making past political statements, said it was not a day to be political and urged the crowd to enjoy the festival. He told BBC Scotland News: "I always feel welcome here, and I'm lucky to have that relationship with Glasgow. "Festivals like this are escapism, and that's massively important. It's a huge festival and it has always been great with me." Fans were seen carrying small fans and bottles of water as they headed in to the festival site. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has asked music fans to stay safe during the weekend heatwave by ensuring they are protected from the sun and stay hydrated. Sisters Kelly and Chloe Gillespie from Glasgow, told BBC Scotland News that they have only ever missed one edition of the festival, which began in 2017. They said: "We're doing today and tomorrow - we can't wait for Jamie Webster today and Biffy tomorrow. "We've already got through one bottle of water pretty quick so we'll be going to get more." Lesley Lapsley, who has been going to festivals since T In The Park in the 1990s, was there with her son Aidan, She said: "The last time I was at TRNSMT was with my daughter to see Stormzy when she was 16, and now I'm here with Aidan as he's 16. "We'd love a surprise set from Lewis Capaldi,or someone like that, but I don't know if that's likely. "It could do with a few more bigger acts, someone like the Prodigy, but it's great for the younger generation." Also playing on the Friday are indie duo Wet Leg and Confidence Man - who replaced rap trio Kneecap on the King Tut's stage after the band were controversially dropped from the bill. Friday headliner 50 Cent was spotted in a Glasgow bar the night before the event. The American and his entourage were apparently bowling at the city's Vega venue while drinking champagne. The event continues with Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C and Underworld among the acts on Saturday. There is one change to Saturday's line-up - rock band Wunderhorse dropped out of their scheduled slot due to illness. They will be replaced by Miles Kane. The event will end on Sunday with Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and former Little Mix singer Jade Thrilwell performing. TRNSMT 2025 - Line-up, weather and how to watch TRNSMT festival weather forecast
