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Edinburgh Live
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Fans divided after Edinburgh Castle gig as Marti Pellow takes to stage
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Fans are split after watching Marti Pellow take to the stage at Edinburgh Castle, with some advising it's 'time to call it a day'. The former Wet Wet Wet singer was in the city on Friday, July 5. He performed hits such as Wishing I Was Lucky, Somewhere Somehow and Hold Back The River. While some who were in attendance praised him for 'still having it', others claimed the show was a 'bit sad to watch'. Marti, 60, celebrated two decades of sobriety this year and is enjoying a 'packed' schedule. Clips of the gig have been posted online since Friday night, with fans divided. One user commented: "I wish I'd never gone." Another added: "He sounds amazing but who dressed him? It's a hard no." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox A third posted: "He was great back in the day, it's over now." Another commented: "That suit should of stayed in the '80s, stop singing over the age limit." However, some who were at the castle had a great time - and thought Marti was on top form. One said: "I was there! He was amazing." Another added: "What a great night. Even the weather was perfect." A third posted: "Was an absolutely fantastic show." A fourth said: "This man doesn't get the credit for the voice he has, he has an amazing voice." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. After Marti quit drugs and alcohol, Wet Wet Wet reformed in 2004, however it wasn't quite the same. On reflection, Marti said: "There's uncharted ground at the beginning, a sense of wonder. I think we were always looking for that, but it never came back." In 2017, the star announced that it was finally time to call it a day for good, and he was leaving once again to focus on his solo work. He was replaced by Liberty X singer Kevin Simm. "I have had a great time and loved my career with Wet Wet Wet and to me they will always be the best band in the world. When I started in Wet Wet Wet I gave it 100 per cent of my heart and soul and that's what it demands and that is also what the fans demand - and if I can't do that because my focus is elsewhere, then this is not fair on the fans or the rest of the guys in the band."
Edinburgh Reporter
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Marti was indeed here to party ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marti Pellow gave the crowd exactly what they wanted – and more on Saturday evening at Edinburgh Castle. His voice remains strong and his stage presence charismatic. And this concert – the second in the Castle Concerts series – was a real love in with people who know and adore him and his music. He said he was here to sing and would not offer too much in the way of banter – except to say that as he was driving to Edinburgh earlier the sky turned blue heralding his arrival on stage in the sunshine. Starting off with a reggae favourite Jammin' he quickly had the crowd on their feet with Wishin' I was lucky. The 7,000 or so at Edinburgh Castle were not exclusively women, but everyone was on their feet as soon as he asked them to stand up and dance. It was an accomplished performance from the star – and he is a superstar after all these years in the music business. He knew that the crowd wanted to hear (and sing along with) all the numbers they knew which he used to sing as the frontman with Wet Wet Wet. But he was crafty enough to intersperse them with other songs – including a surprise Starry, Starry Night with just a piano and a guitar to accompany him and the 1979 disco favourite Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now. The breadth of songs only emphasises his ability to sing just about anything alongside his seven piece band including two women backing vocalists. Nothing has been lost in his solo performance – the twinkle is still there and boy did he give it his all on the Castle Esplanade from 8.30 until 10.30 after a couple of encores. After 10pm there was time for a quick change into his 21st Century kilt – and a shout out for his friend Howie Nicolsby who made it for him. Then it was time for a real singalong with 'that song from that film'. The audience was in fine form with Love is All Around – which is also the name of the Marti Pellow tour. The crowd loved him – some of them saying on the way out that they can't wait to see him at the Hydro in November where he will play on his home turf. But in a nice moment towards the end he thanked the Edinburgh crowd saying: 'I've played here a few times but tonight I have to thank you all for your smiling faces and your energy, Thank you for giving me another memory to put in my top pocket.' And with that – after With a Little Help from my Friends – it was time to call it a night with Marti telling everyone to have a 'Safe journey home!' Meantime he is off to Dublin tomorrow to play in the Trinity Summer Series. 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Kaiser Chiefs play Edinburgh Castle
Kaiser Chiefs took to the stage at Edinburgh Castle on Friday night kicking off the Castle Concerts series ahead of the Tattoo in August. Celebrating two decades in the business, the Leeds indie rock band began the run of concerts which continues on Saturday evening with Wets legendary frontman, Marti Pellow. Later on in the week Il Divo, Ludovico Einaudi and a special Harry Potter concert with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Kaiser Chiefs may have predicted a riot but the concerts at the Castle will no doubt take place with less disruption than that… The band was supported by Brighton's Youth Sector. Anyone attending Marti Pellow needs to know that the weather is for a high of 18°. Overcast all day with light rain in the afternoon according to the Met Office. As always for an outdoor event at the Castle – wear layers. Details of all the concerts here. English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs English indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, from Leeds play to a packed house at the 2025 Castle Concerts. Credit: Ian Jacobs Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All you need to know as Kaiser Chiefs set to kick off Castle Concerts series
The Edinburgh Castle Concerts get underway this week, with indie rock band the Kaiser Chiefs kicking things off on Friday. 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... This year sees the English band celebrate 20 years since they released their first album Employment when they burst onto the music scene in the early 2000s. The Kaiser Chiefs gig marks the first in a series of castle concerts which also includes Marti Pellow, Il Divo, Ludovico Einaudi and a special Harry Potter concert featuring the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here is everything you need to know about the Kaiser Chiefs show at Edinburgh Castle. The first of the band's two shows in Scotland this July, the Kaiser Chiefs will perform at Edinburgh Castle on Friday, July 4. | Contributed Who are the Kaiser Chiefs? Hailing from Leeds, the Kaiser Chiefs rose to prominence in 2004 with a series of hit singles, before releasing their March 2005 album Employment which featured fan favourite tracks Every Day I Love You Less and Less and I Predict a Riot. The band would go on to sell around three-million copies of the album before releasing a further seven albums over the next two decades. Other hit singles include Ruby, Oh My God, The Angry Mob, Everything Is Average Nowadays and Never Miss a Beat. When is the Kaiser Chiefs gig at Edinburgh Castle? Kaiser Chiefs will play at Edinburgh Castle on Friday, July 4 with gates opening at 6.45pm. Kaiser Chiefs are set to take to the stage at 9pm with the gig set to finish at 10.30pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Are there still tickets available and how much are they? Yes, you can still get Kaiser Chiefs tickets via the Ticketmaster website, with prices starting at around £56 plus fees. Who is supporting the Kaiser Chiefs? Brighton band Youth Sector will play a 30 minute set starting at 8pm. There will then be an intermission before the main act at 9pm. What is the weather forecast? Friday, July 4 is set to be overcast for the majority of the day with a 50 per cent chance of rain throughout the day. The chance of rain drops to 40 per cent by 7pm but taking a waterproof with you might not be a bad idea. The temperature is set to be 16C during the concert. What else do I need to know? According to Ticketmaster, the event is for over 14s only and visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol can be brought into the venue but there will be licensed bars on site. Be sure to wear warm, waterproof clothing (as required) and sturdy footwear. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The esplanade is reached via a steep slope and concert seating is tiered. Sitting high in the grandstands is not recommended if you have vertigo, breathing difficulties or a heart complaint. Edinburgh Castle is a no smoking venue and bottled drinks over 500ml cannot be brought into the arena.
Extra.ie
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Nineties heartthrob reveals love for Dublin fish and chip shop
Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow has revealed his love for a famous fish and chip shop in Dublin. The Scottish star is no stranger to Ireland and has fond childhood memories of visiting family friends here. He has a soft spot for Dalkey and Howth in Co. Dublin, and long ago made a Sweet Surrender to one well-known chipper in particular. Pellow said he loves Leo Burdock's – Dublin's oldest chipper – adding that they are 'so much better than Scottish fish and chips'. Fish and Chips. Pic: Getty Images (Stock Image) 'I've been coming to Ireland since I was a wee boy, truth be known, because I had some family friends and my mum and dad had family friends that lived in Dalkey,' he said. 'I would visit them, and that's where I had my first boxty [a traditional Irish potato cake]. 'We call them tatty scones and in Scotland, it's quite similar, but you know when I was a wee boy, I would always say, 'Oh, my auntie made boxes well.' She made them so I was mad for them, I always loved going to Dalkey.' The Love Is All Around singer was speaking ahead of his return to Ireland, where he will take to the stage at Trinity College Dublin on July 6. And he returns again with Wet Wet Wet on September 6, when the band perform at Oakfest 2025 alongside Boney M and the Whistlin' Donkeys. Marti Pellow. Pic: During previous gigs here, Pellow would often receive gifts from fans, and one certainly sticks in his memory. 'I played in Limerick. I thought, I'll go for a wee walk about in the audience,' he recalled. 'I'm singing away and I felt a wee tap on the shoulder, and the woman stood up and presented me with a full-on black pudding.' On another occasion, an elderly lady who, after reading somewhere that he liked peas, would bring him a can of his favourite legumes every time she saw him perform. And Pellow said of his Irish female fans: 'I always find them to be quite fiery. They don't suffer fools easily and are strong, powerful women. I think that's to be respected.' The Angel Eyes singer also revealed he is a fan of Mary Black and her daughter Róisín Ó. 'I'm just a big fan of her too, and, you know, what a talented family,' he added. Marti Pellow performs at Trinity College on July 6. Tickets are available at
