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Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Top Scots DJ reveals heartbreaking loss but vows to play huge music festival
Emotional Hannah Laing paid tribute to the best pal who's been by her side since she was a kid Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SUPERSTAR Scots DJ revealed she's been hit by heartbreak on the eve of the biggest gig of her life. Hannah Laing told how she unexpectedly lost her best pal and 'sister' Ellie Scanlan days before she's set to headline her own music festival. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 DJ Hannah Laing with her arm around tragic best friend Ellie Scanlan Credit: Facebook/Hannah Laing 3 Hannah Laing has become one of the biggest DJs in the world Credit: Facebook/Hannah Laing 3 Hannah Laing paid tribute to her tragic best friend as she prepares for her huge hometown gig Credit: Facebook/Hannah Laing The former dental nurse has convinced some of the biggest DJs on the planet to perform in her hometown of Dundee at her Doof in the Park event this weekend. Ellie would have been one of her VIPs and has been by her side as her fame has exploded. But Hannah revealed she won't be cancelling and in an emotional tribute she vowed to play on in memory of her tragic friend. Hannah said: 'I write this with a broken heart. It doesn't feel real. "My best mate is gone and now a piece of me too. Words can't comprehend it. 'You weren't just my friend, you were my sister. Everyone would always comment on how our personalities were so similar. 'You were of course supposed to be coming to Doof in the Park on Saturday. I know you would want me to power on. This one is for you. 'Love you always Ellie. Rest in peace my sister. I'll carry you with me forever.' Hannah, 30, was a DJ on the side in local pubs and clubs as she worked full-time in a dentist's surgery before her hobby took over. She's now one of the biggest DJ's in the world and jets around the globe to play sold-out gigs. We just tied the knot at Glastonbury in front of 500 strangers - I wore a £27 Shein dress & we saved £20K on the DJ too This year she got a residency at exclusive Ibiza club HI, and is one of the first females to get the top gig. But she's always wanted to do something in Dundee and set about creating Doof in the Park, at the city's Camperdown Park. Big names including Armin Van Buren and Judge Jules, among many others, will take to the three stages on Saturday. The 15,000 tickets sold out within a week. Proud Hannah has been involved in every aspect of the festival, from the toilets down to the food trucks. Her parents, grandparents and friends will be with her as she plays for her hometown crowd. But she opened up to fans and told how her plans have taken an unexpected knock after Ellie's death. Hannah said the pair had been inseparable over the years. Hannah added: 'We went through every stage of life together. You were at my first ever gig. 'You always had my back - loyal to the core. I'll cherish those mischievous memories for the rest of my life. 'I'll miss your kindness, your craziness and your wild stories. You were the funniest, wittiest person I have ever met. Your charisma was f*****g infectious.' Gill Young runs street food diner The Shack in Dundee and is heading to Doof in the Park after being invited by Hannah. She called on fans to rally behind the DJ and help pay tribute to Ellie. Gill said: 'Two kids who have grown up so close they became sisters. "They've been through it all together, supporting each other all the way. 'This Saturday, Hannah has the biggest night of her life and to not have Ellie there is going to be so heartbreaking, 'But Dundee we are gonna be there. And for these twa wee legends who have fought so hard in this life and to be parted at this point we will chant their names so loud they will hear us in ibiza. 'We always come together with love and positive vibes. We are famous for it.'
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Boiler Room comes to breathtaking Scottish spot this year
According to organisers, Hopetoun House Sessions promises to be a "truly unique" open-air experience. It will apparently combine "world-class" electronic acts with "panoramic views" and "immersive" production. When will Boiler Room take over the Hopetoun House Sessions in Scotland? Boiler Room will take over Hopetoun House Sessions near Edinburgh on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The event will take place between 2pm and 10.30pm, with last entry being at 5pm. Those coming to the festival will have to be aged 18 and over, so attendees should bring a valid form of ID, such as a passport or driver's licence. How to get tickets for the Boiler Room takeover Hopetoun House Sessions Tickets for the Boiler Room takeover at the Hopetoun House Sessions are available on Skiddle, where a single pre-sale admission will set revellers back as little as £50.63. However, music lovers should act fast as tickets are selling out very quickly. Recommended Reading: Who will perform at Hopetoun House Sessions amid the Boiler Room takeover? The line-up for the event is yet to be revealed, but organisers have promised the sessions will be an "unmissable day in music". The event is to be presented by EE Live, the team behind large-scale festivals like Terminal V Festival and Doof in the Park, with Hannah Laing. The Sunday evening Boiler Room takeover follows the previously announced Saturday (August 2) date to be headlined by FISHER. This marks this Australian superstar DJ's first-ever Scottish performance.
