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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Sam Ryder puts live music on tap with the biggest pub gig ever
Appointed as Greene King Pubs' Head of Gigs, Sam Ryder champions its mission to increase access to live music 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... Greene King Pubs has appointed singer, songwriter and producer, Sam Ryder as its 'Head of Gigs' in a bid to get the UK rocking, by increasing access to live music and finding the country's best grassroots talent this summer. As part of the role, Sam will surprise customers at one Greene King pub for a one-off headline performance as part of the UK's biggest pub gig ever, with nearly 800 acts playing in pubs across the UK all on one day (Friday 8 August). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The partnership with Sam comes as Greene King Pubs reveals 2 in 5 (39%) people from Scotland missed out on live music last year due to high ticket prices - a figure that jumps to 64% among 21 to 24-year-olds across the UK. Among those who did attend, 20% of people from Scotland had cut back on essentials to afford a ticket, while 10% spent more on live music than on a monthly household bill. Sam Ryder at a Greene King Pub As Greene King Pubs' research reveals that ticket prices have soared to an average of £100, Brits are calling for more affordable live music and better access to local events. Yet, over a third remain unaware of live music events in their local area. As part of its commitment to ensuring everyone can access free live music this summer, Greene King Pubs is celebrating grassroots live music across the UK by launching Greene King Untapped - a nationwide search sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola to find the country's best grassroots talent. The competition, which is sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, is open to solo artists, bands, duos and anyone with a passion for playing live music. Musicians can enter to perform by registering online, and will perform at either: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cairns Bar (Glasgow) The Maltman (Glasgow) Quo Vadis (Glasgow) The Smiddy Inn (Cumbernauld) The Old Brewery (Alloa) The Compass (Dalgety Bay) City Walls (Stirling) The Old Post Office Bar (Linlithgow) Greene King Untapped's winner will win a performance slot at the Pub in the Park 2026 festival, along with a £10,000 cash prize and a recording session at the renowned Metropolis Studios sponsored by Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola. Having launched his early career performing in pubs and as an advocate for grassroots music, Sam Ryder said: "Playing in pubs and smaller venues was where it all started for me, with intimate venues, borrowed PA systems, and a handful of pub-goers who might become fans. Grassroots music is at the heartbeat of the scene and those early gigs shaped who I am as an artist. These spaces allow live music to be an experience available to everyone, that's why they're so important, and I'm stoked to be a part of the team helping to keep that alive!' Sam speaks about his experience and passion for grassroots music in the video here. Greene King Untapped is part of Live at Your Local, where 870 pubs will be hosting music themed events across the UK this summer. Designed to celebrate the power of music bringing people together, it offers something for everyone including high-energy karaoke nights and engaging music quizzes, to electrifying performances by live bands and expertly curated playlists to get people into the summer spirit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To further support grassroots music Greene King has teamed up with Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola to support the Music Venue Trust, a charity which protects, secures and improves UK Grassroots music venues. For every Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola purchased, 10p will be donated to the Trust, funding community projects and initiatives that nurture emerging talent across the country. Live music remains a much-loved part of British life, with the majority of Brits saying free or local gigs are essential to keeping culture alive, and a further 63% saying the energy of live performance is 'irreplaceable'. As part of the research, Greene King Pubs has revealed Brits' favourite 10 things about watching live music at a pub or small venue: The atmosphere and buzz from the crowd 33% Singing along with others 26% The shared energy of a packed room 22% The intimacy of being close to the performers 20% The cheap(er) drinks compared to bigger venues 15% The spontaneity, anything can happen 15% Discovering music in unexpected places 15% Bumping into people I know 15% The feel of the bass or volume in your chest 14% The sticky floors and classic pub character 7% Zoe Bowley, Managing Director at Greene King Pubs, said: 'Through this campaign, in partnership with Sam, we're committed to broadening and maintaining access to free live music, and giving new artists a real chance to shine. Pubs have long been the heartland of grassroots music, a place where emerging talent takes root, stars are born, and communities come together. It's where British people do what they do best: connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.' Customers can head down to their local Greene King Pub to join in the Biggest Pub Gig ever and be in with the chance of stumbling on Sam's secret set. Details on participating pubs can be found on Greene King Pubs' social channels and by visiting:
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Sam Ryder puts live music on tap with the biggest pub gig ever
Appointed as Greene King Pubs' Head of Gigs, Sam Ryder champions its mission to increase access to live music Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers 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... Greene King Pubs has appointed singer, songwriter and producer, Sam Ryder as its 'Head of Gigs' in a bid to get the UK rocking, by increasing access to live music and finding the country's best grassroots talent this summer. As part of the role, Sam will surprise customers at one Greene King pub for a one-off headline performance as part of the UK's biggest pub gig ever, with nearly 800 acts playing in pubs across the UK all on one day (Friday 8 August). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The partnership with Sam comes as Greene King Pubs reveals 2 in 5 (39%) people from Scotland missed out on live music last year due to high ticket prices - a figure that jumps to 64% among 21 to 24-year-olds across the UK. Among those who did attend, 20% of people from Scotland had cut back on essentials to afford a ticket, while 10% spent more on live music than on a monthly household bill. Sam Ryder at a Greene King Pub As Greene King Pubs' research reveals that ticket prices have soared to an average of £100, Brits are calling for more affordable live music and better access to local events. Yet, over a third remain unaware of live music events in their local area. As part of its commitment to ensuring everyone can access free live music this summer, Greene King Pubs is celebrating grassroots live music across the UK by launching Greene King Untapped - a nationwide search sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola to find the country's best grassroots talent. The competition, which is sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, is open to solo artists, bands, duos and anyone with a passion for playing live music. Musicians can enter to perform by registering online, and will perform at either: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cairns Bar (Glasgow) The Maltman (Glasgow) Quo Vadis (Glasgow) The Smiddy Inn (Cumbernauld) The Old Brewery (Alloa) The Compass (Dalgety Bay) City Walls (Stirling) The Old Post Office Bar (Linlithgow) Greene King Untapped's winner will win a performance slot at the Pub in the Park 2026 festival, along with a £10,000 cash prize and a recording session at the renowned Metropolis Studios sponsored by Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola. Having launched his early career performing in pubs and as an advocate for grassroots music, Sam Ryder said: "Playing in pubs and smaller venues was where it all started for me, with intimate venues, borrowed PA systems, and a handful of pub-goers who might become fans. Grassroots music is at the heartbeat of the scene and those early gigs shaped who I am as an artist. These spaces allow live music to be an experience available to everyone, that's why they're so important, and I'm stoked to be a part of the team helping to keep that alive!' Sam speaks about his experience and passion for grassroots music in the video here. Greene King Untapped is part of Live at Your Local, where 870 pubs will be hosting music themed events across the UK this summer. Designed to celebrate the power of music bringing people together, it offers something for everyone including high-energy karaoke nights and engaging music quizzes, to electrifying performances by live bands and expertly curated playlists to get people into the summer spirit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To further support grassroots music Greene King has teamed up with Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola to support the Music Venue Trust, a charity which protects, secures and improves UK Grassroots music venues. For every Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola purchased, 10p will be donated to the Trust, funding community projects and initiatives that nurture emerging talent across the country. Live music remains a much-loved part of British life, with the majority of Brits saying free or local gigs are essential to keeping culture alive, and a further 63% saying the energy of live performance is 'irreplaceable'. As part of the research, Greene King Pubs has revealed Brits' favourite 10 things about watching live music at a pub or small venue: The atmosphere and buzz from the crowd 33% Singing along with others 26% The shared energy of a packed room 22% The intimacy of being close to the performers 20% The cheap(er) drinks compared to bigger venues 15% The spontaneity, anything can happen 15% Discovering music in unexpected places 15% Bumping into people I know 15% The feel of the bass or volume in your chest 14% The sticky floors and classic pub character 7% Zoe Bowley, Managing Director at Greene King Pubs, said:'Through this campaign, in partnership with Sam, we're committed to broadening and maintaining access to free live music, and giving new artists a real chance to shine. Pubs have long been the heartland of grassroots music, a place where emerging talent takes root, stars are born, and communities come together. It's where British people do what they do best: connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Thunderstorms halt Ludlow Comedy Festival
Thunderstorms interrupted the Ludlow Comedy Festival on Sunday night as audience members were evacuated from the castle grounds.A set by Ivo Graham was stopped midway, as organisers urged people to leave the festival site at about 16:10 spent just over an hour outside until thunderstorms had said they had been tracking lightning strikes as part of their Adverse Weather Plan and had evacuated the castle on advice from their on-site safety advisor. They thanked audience members for "assisting with this precautionary evacuation" and for "doing so in an orderly and efficient manner", which they said helped in getting the venue open again as soon as afterwards, Ivo Graham said he had only managed five minutes of his set and had offered to carry on after the event resumed, but was told it was not possible. A yellow Met Office warning had been in place for Ludlow and much of Shropshire on Sunday, which also led to bursts of heavy comedy festival was part of a series of live shows at Ludlow Castle that since Thursday have seen performances by The Script, Sam Ryder, Faithless and Texas. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Highlights Barracuda Championship
Check out the best shots of the day from Round 2 of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, featuring Joel Dahmen, Sam Ryder and Rico Hoey, who carded seven birdies to score 13 points, growing his total to 26 for the tournament, good enough to lead the field by one heading into the weekend.
North Wales Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Amazon Prime Day 2025 - the best deals in my basket
It launched this morning with Sam Ryder sitting on a big Amazon box by the Thames. Since 2015, Amazon Prime Day has remained the top event in the annual shopping calendar, giving members exclusive access to deals across their website. I've put together a list of what's in my basket today, in case you wanted to see what a personal finance journalist might buy. It's not sponsored and I don't get commission - this is just the stuff I'll be buying today or I've already bought. The king of airfryers is back on sale, with 43% off. Mine was a Christmas gift and has been going for three years, but if it ever packs up I'll definitely grab another in a sale like this. Was £218.99, now £124,99 We have a couple of these for TVs around the house and they've been great, but if I need a new one I'll always wait 'til Prime Day or Black Friday, as Amazon slashes the prices - it's currently £32 off, so less than half price. Usually £59.99, now £27.99 (Image: Ultenic) I'm very much of the belief that technological advances should mean robots doing our chores, so I've tried a fair few labour-saving devices at home, and this is my favourite. It's better value than most of its rivals, and with powerful 4000Pa suction it gives pretty good cleaning across all floor types with automatic suction boost on carpets. I have one already and I'm getting another this Prime Day to use upstairs. It cleans for up to 150 minutes; auto-recharges and resumes cleaning from where it left off. This new one lets you customise cleaning sequences, from post-playdate mess to kitchen clean-ups, so I'm looking forward to trying that out. Usually £199.99, Prime Day deal £144.99 I bought one of these a few months ago to replace our old hub, and it's been great. It has decent video calling, high-quality sound and a 13 MP camera. At a push, you can even watch content on Prime Video, Netflix and more, comes to life with an HD display and room-filling spatial audio. Ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music or Spotify. I also manage cameras, lights and all the other smart tech we have - even the robot vacuum - and unlike the old one, I don't have to keep repeating myself for it to understand. One added bonus too - I use it as a dog camera to spy on the dogs when I'm not in the room. Usually £149.99, now £89.99 This one is on Sam Ryder's list, which he shared at the launch today, and it's also on mine - or at least it was on a previous Prime Day sale. I've had mine a couple of years and it's been brilliant - fast, reliable and easy to use. Mine gets used most days and is showing no sign of slowing down, but if it does, I'll definitely get another. Usually £69.99, now £55.99 There's 60% off these great kids' tablets. I have them for my kids and they have lasted well, and offer good parental controls. There's a no-quibble two-year warranty too - I've had two replaced over the years with no fuss. Usually £149.99, now £59.99 (Image: Ohuhu) The summer holidays loom large, and Amazon Prime Day is a good chance to stock up on art and craft materials to keep kids busy - and away from screens. These Ohuhu Pupe Paper-Friendly Color Markers are fantastic for adults and older kids, with both a 1-7mm soft brush tip and a 0.4mm fineliner. The Honolulu also comes with a free carrying case to keep the markers organised, ready to take away on holiday. Pupe set, usually £35.99, now £28.80 Honolulu B set usually £39.99, now £32 This one is on offer at a great price, but I don't want to get into another paid subscription for Ring, so instead I bought a Tapo one with a memory card, and never need to pay a subscription. But, if you want the Ring option, it's on sale today. Usually 99.99, now £49.99 Recommended reading: Everything you need to know about the biggest ever Amazon Prime Day sale Five ways to get a good deal in the Amazon Prime Day sale I've saved thousands on Amazon Subscribe and Save - here's how While these deals remain top of many shoppers' wish lists, the team at easyfundraising has a way for your online purchases to go further with their fundraising method, which saw Amazon customers raise over £82,000 last year – all at no extra cost. How does it work? When shopping via easyfundraising, online retailers, like Amazon, donate a small percentage of your purchase to your favourite cause – all because you visited the easyfundraising website or app first. In short, shopping via the easyfundraising platform means each time you make an online purchase, you can raise free donations for your favourite cause – all at no extra cost. Meaning how you purchase your new air fryer, smartphone, or Alexa could raise funds to help a scout group, grassroots football club, or even local community centre. You could even get a free £10 donation to their favourite good cause if they sign up to Amazon Music. So even if you're shopping around for a new streaming subscription, shopping via easyfundraising makes your online purchases mean more – without costing you a penny extra.
