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Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Will Smith was gifted two gold cases from Swansea's Au Vodka - this is what happened next
Will Smith was gifted two gold cases from Swansea's Au Vodka - this is what happened next The brand described it as 'a crazy moment in its global journey' Hollywood megastar Will Smith has been presented with Au Vodka's latest product (Image: John Myers ) Hollywood A-lister Will Smith has been presented with two golden cases of a Welsh vodka brand's new flavour, in the latest chapter of its ever-growing success story. DJ Charlie Sloth, who is one of the directors of Swansea-based Au Vodka, met up with the multi award-winning actor where he presented him with two custom briefcases. Sloth told the star he was the first person in the world to be given juicy peach-flavoured mixer cans, in a moment the brand described as "a crazy moment in its global journey." Smith responded: "Wow. That's beautiful. Good looking out." Sloth told him: "You're literally the first person in the world to have them." "Juicy peach, love that," Smith said, as he cracked open a can and tasted it for himself. He then embraced Sloth with a hug and told him: "Very good. Thank you." Article continues below Watch the moment Will got presented with the vodka here: Content cannot be displayed without consent Earlier this year, Au Vodka moved into incredible new £3 million headquarters in Llansamlet. You can take a look around its new base by clicking here. Au Vodka is the brainchild of friends Charlie Morgan, 29, and Jackson Quinn, 31. It has taken the spirits world by storm since launching in 2016. The brand, known for its striking gold bottle, has gone from its humble beginnings of a production of 2,000 bottles to now selling more than 1.6 million. You can read more about its amazing story by clicking here. Will Smith is performing in Cardiff this August as part of his upcoming Based on a True Story Summer Tour. The global superstar will headline Live at Bute Park on Monday, August 25, joined by very special guests, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC. The Based on a True Story Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith's first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story. Article continues below These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including Jiggy Wit It, Miami, Summertime and more.
BBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cardiff: Sir Tom Jones to headline summer gig in Bute Park
Sir Tom Jones will be returning to the Green Green Grass of Home this summer, with a gig taking place at Bute Park in Sir Tom will be performing at the venue on Wednesday 20 August, with the gig being his only Welsh headline performance as part of his 2025 Defy Explanation will be part of a series of gigs taking place on Coopers Field over the August Bank Holiday the show, Sir Tom said: "I love Cardiff and am really looking forward to playing in this beautiful park." "The three shows I played at the castle in 2023 were absolutely fantastic, and I'm sure this will be the same - a great summer evening for everyone," he Tom's appearance at Live at Bute Park marks his headlining return to the Welsh capital after playing to 30,000 fans across three sold shows at Cardiff Castle in summer then, the Welsh superstar's shows sold out within 10 minutes of going on Tom, 84, has a career spanning over six decades, selling more than 100 million great grandad from Rhondda Cynon Taf joins Basement Jaxx who will headline Live at Bute Park on Sunday 24 August, with more headliners yet to be Saunders, founder of the show's co-promoter Depot Live said: "Tom Jones is without doubt an absolute music legend around the world, and a homecoming show from him on Welsh ground will be a truly memorable experience."Tickets for the event go on sale at 09:00 GMT on Friday.
