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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man performs at jazz club show and people are gobsmacked after seeing who it is
A surprise appearance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London from a music legend who went on to perform at Hyde Park has stunned gig-goers, while others were left envious of attendees Jazz club attendees were left stunned when a music icon made an unexpected appearance on stage for a spontaneous set. The legendary performer stunned guests at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with his surprise turn, leaving those present absolutely delighted. Jamaican-American jazz pianist Monty Alexander had been entertaining the crowd when an unscheduled special guest made his entrance. The mystery performer had been in the vicinity ahead of a packed show at London's Hyde Park. The more personal setting and unexpected gig has since taken social media by storm, with a TikTok clip documenting the astonishing moment. Those who missed out have expressed their jealousy of the lucky audience members who witnessed the impromptu show. The shock appearance sent the crowd wild, as none other than Stevie Wonder stepped onto the stage. Simon Walker's TikTok post reads: "Imagine just sitting enjoying the already talented Monty Alexander but then your favourite legend of all time pops in with his harmonica!" Wonder, who graced Hyde Park just weeks following his stint at the London jazz venue, captivated the audience with his harmonica prowess. One fortunate witness to the performance commented: "When I saw this I nearly collapsed." Another remarked: "That's insane! I don't know what I was expecting you to cut to but I was not expecting Stevie." A third fan confessed: "I'd think I was hallucinating." Fans were equally thrilled by Wonder's incredible vocal performance. One admirer gushed about the legendary artist, posting: "I didn't know harmonica could sound this good." Another fan enthused: "Mate, what an unbelievable privilege, to see them jam, Stevie Wonder is a GOAT, love him, he is fab, bet you had the best night." Alexander subsequently uploaded the performance footage to his Facebook page on June 24, captioning it: "You never know who's going to swing by when Monty is in town!" Wonder, who headlined Hyde Park on July 12, thrilled audiences with his unexpected visit. He would go on to deliver an epic 30-song repertoire at the London venue just weeks following his impromptu session with Alexander. The complete setlist from his Hyde Park gig is listed below. The extensive performance received rave reviews from concert-goers, with Wonder also taking to the stage at Manchester's Co-Op Live Arena.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"For your own safety" - Warning issued to Sabrina Carpenter fans ahead of Co-op Live gigs
Sabrina Carpenter fans have been warned not to queue or camp outside the venue ahead of her shows in Manchester. The Espresso singer is performing two nights at Manchester Co-Op Live Arena this week as part of her Short n' Sweet 2025 Tour, with thousands expected to go and see her. It comes shortly after the Espresso singer gave an iconic performance at the 2025 Brit Awards at the O2 in London. After her Manchester dates, Carpenter has just one more planned UK performance this year at BST Hyde Park in July. Ahead of her gigs on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, Co-Op Live has released some safety guidance for fans who are looking to head to the venue early to watch the popstar. READ MORE: The signs have gone up outside Stockport Pyramid ahead of major change READ MORE: Sabrina Carpenter fans issued warning ahead of Manchester Co-Op Live performances On social media, Co-Op Live wrote: "For your own safety, we do not allow fans to arrive early to queue or camp outside. "We ask that you arrive no earlier than 9:00 on the day of the event. We do not issue wristbands for the purpose of reserving a space in the queue. "Be sure to review our safety page for more information. Ahead of tomorrow's Sabrina Carpenter show, we remind fans to always purchase tickets from recognised and official ticket agents, and to be aware of a high number of a high number of potentially fraudulent tickets on unauthorised platforms."
