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The Herald Scotland
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Anne-Marie to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show
Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Anne-Marie, known for hits such as '2002', 'Friends', and 'Rockabye', is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple BRIT Award nominations and a truly global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. World Rugby has announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. (Image: World Rugby) In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an Official Partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, Senior Vice President of Special Operations, Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Anne-Marie: Pop sensation to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show
World Rugby and O2 have announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the opening show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly 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... The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Anne-Marie, known for hits such as 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple Brit Award nominations and a global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sarah Massey, managing director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on August 22 in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, senior vice president of special operations at Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Who is Anne-Marie? Anne-Marie - born Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson - is a 34-year-old singer and songwriter from east London. She appeared on Clean Bandit's Rockabye, which reached number one in 2016. Her first album Speak Your Mind reached number three on the UK Albums Chart in 2018, and her next two, Therapy in 2021 and Unhealthy two years later, both reached number two. Anne-Marie was nominated for four awards at the 2019 Brit Awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist, and has been nominated for 10 in total. She has also appeared as a coach on The Voice UK.
ITV News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Singer Anne-Marie to perform opening Womens' Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light
Singer Anne-Marie will open the Women's Rugby World Cup in Sunderland, it has been announced. The tournament will begin next month beginning with a match at Sunderland's Stadium of Light when England face the USA on 22nd August. Sponsors O2 have announced the Rockabye singer will perform hits in an opening show before kick-off. The 34-year-old is a music industry heavyweight, with three UK top-ten albums, a performance on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, and a three-year tenure as a coach on ITV's The Voice UK. Sharing her excitement for the event, the singer said: "Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. "I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Alongside the opening show, there'll be a range of attractions in Sunderland to welcome the start of the world cup with a fan village, live performances from local artists, and rugby-themed activities and entertainment for all ages. Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues including Sunderland's Stadium of Light, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Anne-Marie: Pop sensation to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show
World Rugby and O2 have announced that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the opening show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Anne-Marie, known for hits such as 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple Brit Award nominations and a global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sarah Massey, managing director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on August 22 in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, senior vice president of special operations at Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via Who is Anne-Marie? Anne-Marie - born Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson - is a 34-year-old singer and songwriter from east London. She appeared on Clean Bandit's Rockabye, which reached number one in 2016. Her first album Speak Your Mind reached number three on the UK Albums Chart in 2018, and her next two, Therapy in 2021 and Unhealthy two years later, both reached number two.
North Wales Live
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Pop sensation Anne-Marie to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show presented by O2
World Rugby and O2 today announce that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Anne-Marie, known for hits such as '2002', 'Friends', and 'Rockabye', is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple BRIT Award nominations and a truly global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an Official Partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, Senior Vice President of Special Operations, Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged.
