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The National
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Brandi Carlile poses with Irn-Bru, Scotch whisky and Saltire at Glasgow gig
Carlile, 44, is best known for her hit song, The Story, and has collaborated with artists including Hozier, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. She is currently on her "Lost Time Tour" across the UK, and played at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday night. On her Instagram, she shared an image of her with a Saltire flag, Slatire heart pin badge in her mouth, a bottle of Ardbeg whisky and Scotland's other national drink, with the caption: "FREEDOM!". Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon reshared the image, along with another showing Carlile holding a Saltire on stage, and wrote: "Love @brandicarlile (even more so now [laughing emoji]). Gutted not to see her in Glasgow last night. Carlile, an 11-time Grammy Award-winning artist, was the most nominated woman at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019, receiving six nominations, including nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. She recently teamed up with Sir Elton John - famous for hit songs such as Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, and I'm Still Standing - to write and record a joint album titled Who Believes in Angels? which was released on April 4. Carlile taught herself to play piano after being introduced to the music of John as a teenager. Last week, he was in the audience as she performed at London's Royal Albert Hall. READ MORE: 'Stop the Genocide': Kneecap release film with Gaza surgeons ahead of Glastonbury set The two also had a sit-down conversation with Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy in March, and discussed their lives and music careers. Announcing the tour, she said: "My pre-adolescent Elton discovery was a gateway drug to Queen, The Beatles, U2, Kate Bush, George Michael, Sinéad O'Connor, David Bowie, Radiohead and I imagined a moody, and mysterious utopia of complicated musical bliss. "I had visions of myself on stage Royal Albert Hall. I dreamed it was me standing on the stage at Live Aid, clutching a half mic stand, and singing Radio Gaga instead of Freddie. When I finally made it over, I was in my 20s, and it was everything I knew it would be. It wasn't easy! "I've been working my whole life, and touring the UK and Europe as a baby band is not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless, I did THE zebra crossing; drank a real Guinness; had my first Ardbeg, and I experienced the European countryside to me. "I met my wife in London & got married at Chelsea Town Hall, and I now cross the Atlantic more than I could have ever hoped for - but not nearly enough to play my music, and bring my art home to the place where it really came from."
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Holiday to be shown at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall with orchestra
Festive rom-com, The Holiday, is set to be shown at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall accompanied by a concert orchestra to bring its enchanting score composed by Hans Zimmer to life. The screening is set to be performed in Glasgow on December 15 on an HD cinema-size screen, as part of its UK-wide tour. Read more: 'Rich and eclectic' choir concert in Glasgow to host world premiere of new work This tour, which has become a firm favourite for families and music and movie lovers each festive period, follows on from a sell-out run of dates last December. Tickets for the upcoming Glasgow show will go on sale on May 30 at 10am on The Holiday, a Universal Pictures production, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. The film tells the story of two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart, finding themselves in the same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow-covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either one wants or expects; a new romance. Read more: Beloved Glasgow restaurant announces opening date for second venue The in-concert experience with a full orchestra and cinema-size screen is set to be a unique and immersive way to experience the film. The Manchester Evening News described the event as "a magical way to watch a Christmas movie." Art Mag said: "The Hans Zimmer score is truly magical and will take you on a wonderful journey while you watch Diaz and Winslet discover love in unexpected places in this Christmas classic."
Glasgow Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
English rock band coming to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Jethro Tull, famous for songs like Aqualung and Locomotive Breath, will be performing at the Royal Concert Hall in the city centre on April 20, 2026. It comes as part of the group's Curiosity Tour 2026, which will also take them to the likes of Edinburgh, Liverpool, London and Swansea. READ NEXT: Rock giants to perform in Glasgow as part of upcoming tour The tour follows the release of the Blackpool band's new album, Curious Ruminant, which came out earlier this year. Speaking on the upcoming tour, frontman Ian Anderson said: 'Our audiences may have become senior citizens in some cases but, being young at heart, they still venture out to see a bunch of old guys having fun. Which, indeed, we are with our young, nimble and lightning-fast fingers, skittering up and down fretboards and keys with apparent ease and facility. Just don't ask us to put out the recycling or programme the TV controller." The band first formed back in 1967. READ NEXT: Free library events celebrating VE Day - here's what you need to know Tickets will go on sale at 9am on May 9. Pre-sale tickets will also be available to purchase from 9am on May 8. To purchase tickets, visit
