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BBC News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sheffield band Air Drawn Dagger make 'surreal' Glastonbury debut
A band from South Yorkshire are making their Glastonbury debut after releasing their first album earlier this band Air Drawn Dagger were given the opportunity to play at the music festival through its Emerging Talent competition, which is held every year to give artists from all genres the chance to play Drawn Dagger were among the eight finalists for the 2025 competition, which was won by Westside Cowboy who will play on the Woodsies Stage on Lewis Budden said playing live for Michael Eavis and Emily Eavis had been "surreal". "We got basically into the top eight out of 10,000 different acts, which was very surreal," he said."It meant we got to go down and play in Pilton for Michael Eavis and Emily Eavis, and a bunch of BBC DJs."So to end up with a slot and actually be here, it's fantastic. It feels brilliant."The band, which describes itself as an electro-emo, angst-pop collective, formed 10 years ago and features Maisie Manterfield on vocals, Lewis Budden on guitar and Ross Dore on band's Glastonbury set is at The Open Arms later today. 'A huge moment for us' Budden said while it was his first time playing the festival he had attended as a fan previously."It's my fourth time attending but I've not been for 10 years so it's been a while."It's just every bit as magical as I remember it. It just feels really surreal to be here. It's definitely a huge moment for us."He described the festival as "welcoming", and said he was especially looking forward to seeing The Prodigy, who are a big influence on the band."There are different kinds of creatives here, whether it is people doing Tarot readings or people that show up here and busk. "It's like everyone's kind of on the same playing field a little bit."There's so many different ways to do Glastonbury. You're can go to see bands on stages or you could spend the whole week here and not see any live bands."You could just do all the hippie stuff, so I feel like it's quite a welcoming atmosphere and everyone's getting stuck in and having their own time."It's a great alternative universe." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
First picture of woman, 24 who died after collapsing at Cork City Marathon as tribute pour for ‘positive role model'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 24-year-old after who died after collapsing at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon. Ellen Cassidy Advertisement Ellen became ill at about 1pm yesterday after she had finished the half marathon in She was tended to at the scene by paramedics before being transferred to She was pronounced dead a short time later. Ellen was a champion swimmer who joined Dophin Swimming Club in Mayfield on the northside of Cork city when she was nine years old. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS In a post on The club stated 'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength and passion. "Your smile and your drive will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to all the Cassidy's family and friends.' Ellen was very much loved at the club not only for her talent in the water but for her kind and giving nature. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Latest Seven years ago when she represented Ireland in Luxembourg the club said that they 'couldn't be prouder' of her. They also described her as a 'positive role model' for all their young swimmers. 'DEEP SADNESS' Ellen had competed on behalf of her club, Munster and Ireland. She had represented Ireland at the European Youth Olympics and the European Junior Championships. Advertisement She had also been on a UCC Emerging Talent programme and represented Ireland at international schools level. Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork and He said 'She became unwell at the finish line on Patrick Street. "Immediate medical attention was provided to her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.' Advertisement 'DEEPEST CONDOLENCES' In a statement the marathon organisers said that they were deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the marathon had passed away. 'The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.' A number of road closures were in place to facilitate the running of the marathon. Ambulance crews were in situ at the marathon. Advertisement Volunteers from the Cork City Civil Defence and Cork West Cork Civil Defence were also on hand as were members of the Irish Red Cross. More than 11,000 runners took part the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K events. 1 Tragic Ellen fell ill after the event yesterday Credit: Dolphin Swimming Club
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Emerging Suffolk artist thrilled to play Glastonbury
A singer-songwriter says she is "still reeling" after learning her group has been chosen to play music duo Oakley Starr applied to perform through the venue's Emerging Talent competition for new Lauren Jennifer, from Suffolk, said they planned to debut their first single, being recorded next month, at the Worthy Farm festival this year."It still hasn't sunk in yet," said Ms Jennifer, who lives in Ipswich. The singer-songwriter, who works as an NHS carer, met singer Ziggy Phoenix online and they have been performing together, as well as music has gained in popularity over recent years - something Jennifer is very happy about. "It's amazing. My head is still reeling, because to me country music has always been one of the elite genres of music, in my opinion," she said. "It is incredible to see all these new fans coming along and finally appreciating it, even if they did come through the Beyoncé route."If they come through the Beyoncé route and they discover people like Patsy Kline, Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs then all good. I'm not going to complain."But if you say your favourite singer is Beyoncé, I might have an issue." The duo's name is a combination of Annie Oakley and Belle Starr, two outlaws from the days of the American Wild West. There are more than 100 stages and performance areas of differing sizes at Glastonbury, and the duo have yet to announce exactly stage which they will play. Listen to Lauren Jennifer's full interview with Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
