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Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more The gigs are continuing at Cardiff Castle with James next to perform James is performing at Cardiff Castle (Image: DEPOT LIVE/CUFFE & TAYLOR ) The summer of music is well under way in Cardiff and Manchester band James are next to perform at Cardiff Castle. Known for their hits Laid and Sit Down, this set will be a guaranteed sing-a-long at the castle. James are one of the UK's most enduring success stories, having sold more than 25 million records worldwide since forming in the early 1980s. Since then, they have gained both critical and commercial success. James consists of several band members, including lead singer Tim Booth, bassist Jim Glennie and drummer David Baynton-Power. The band's unique craftsmanship, creativity and musical legacy has made them one of the most influential British bands of the last four decades and with 18 studio albums under their belt, James secured their first UK album Number 1 chart spot in 2024 with Yummy. In 2023, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a tour of inspired orchestral reworkings of hits, B-sides and obscure favourites. The band most recently completed a US co-headline tour with The Smiths' songwriting genius Johnny Marr. Here is everything you need to know about James at Cardiff Castle. When is James performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? James will take to the stage at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 10. Event timings for James at Cardiff Castle Doors to James will open at 5pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.30pm. As soon as stage times are confirmed for the acts, we'll update them here. Line-up for James at Cardiff Castle James will be joined by Shed Seven and Jamie Webster, as their support acts for the gig. Shed Seven are an alternative rock band, formed in York in 1990 and were part of the impactful Britpop scene of the 1990s. The band officially broke up in 2003, but reformed for a greatest-hits tour in July 2007. In 2024 Shed Seven released Liquid Gold, their seventh studio album, consisting of re-imagined/re-recorded versions of their songs. Jamie Webster is an English singer, songwriter and musician from Liverpool. Him and his songs are well known for being about Liverpool Football Club, particularly Allez Allez Allez. Shed Seven are supporting James (Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc ) Set list for James at Cardiff Castle There is no confirmed setlist for James but based on their most recent gig in Llangollen on Sunday, June 29, 2025, we are expecting something like this. Johnny Yen Seven Come Home Way Over Your Head Leviathan Stay Just Like Fred Astaire She's a Star Shadow of a Giant P.S. Heads Moving On Beautiful Beaches Sit Down Tomorrow Sometimes Sound Laid Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Banned items for James at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for James at Cardiff Castle? You can still pick up tickets for James (Image: James ) There are still tickets available for James, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £61.60 Buy them, here. How to enter Cardiff Castle General admission for James at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Here's a site map to illuatrate: Road closures for James at Cardiff Castle Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road through to Westgate Street) will be closed from 9pm until midnight. This will affect bus services. Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): Will operate normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street then usual route to Sports Village. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are not affected. Services 21, 23 and 27: Will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL closest to the New Theatre. This will mean stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served. Journeys to the city centre on routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58 will operate to the city centre via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm. Where to park There is no parking at Cardiff Castle itself, but there are public car parks in the city. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Extra information for James at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Boston Globe
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Quincy, a city full of history, celebrates 400 years
Advertisement Ever since he was a child, John Rahman remembers his parents taking him to see the Abigail Adams statue in Quincy Center every Fourth of July. Attendees at the Quincy 400 celebration were fascinated by the TEN31 Productions living statues that impersonated John Adams and Abigail Adams on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Rahman, 37, grew up several miles away in Norwell, but he says his parents were diligent about teaching him about the area's history. On Sunday afternoon, he kept the tradition alive by standing in front of the Abigail Adams statue — 'I've always liked that Quincy celebrates its heritage,' Rahman said. Now a Quincy resident himself, Rahman also cherishes the city's history. He keeps a three-foot statue of John Quincy Adams in his apartment to remind him of his late father, who received the statue as a gift after working on its life-sized counterpart. Advertisement 'It helps me remember my city's history and my own history,' he said. The afternoon began with a series of American history-themed musical theater songs, including 'Sit Down, John' from '1776,' 'You'll Be Back' from 'Hamilton,' and 'Back to Before' from 'Ragtime,' each preceded by historical facts about Quincy. Afterwards, the Lexington Minutemen and Boston Alarm Company Fife & Drum took the stage dressed in Revolutionary War-era garb to perform a period-accurate march, and the evening promised entertainment from the Beantown Swing Orchestra and the Boston Lindy Hop Dancers. For Mary Ryan, 80, the celebration was as much a chance to honor Quincy's history as it was to enjoy the warm weather and slight breeze from her lawn chair. Richard Davia, Nick D'Amico and Ellen Olivers of TEN31 Productions, dress up as a statues of John Adams, John Hancock and Abigail Adams outside of Quincy City Hall during the 400th anniversary celebration of Quincy, MA on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo 'I once lived in a house that was built in 1776 in Pembroke, and ever since then I've been interested in history. And Quincy has a lot of it,' said the retiree, who also proudly claimed membership in the Quincy Historical Society. Hancock Adams Common itself is rich with landmarks that boast Quincy's long history. As a volunteer tour guide at Although Tanner originally hails from Ohio, she's lived in Quincy for about 30 years and knows its history like the back of her hand. 'Quincy treasures its past,' she said. 'Living here made me want to learn its history.' Advertisement
Daily Record
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Britpop icons James headline opening night as Pavilion Festival kicks off in Ayr
The three-day festival is underway with thousands of music fans heading for town. The Pavilion Festival has officially kicked off with Britpop icons James taking to the stage at Ayr's Low Green last night. Wearing a kilt, legendary frontman Tim Booth danced, crowd surfed and sang his way through an atmospheric set filled with James' greatest hits, including nostalgic moments for 'Sit Down', 'Tomorrow 'Getting Away With All'' and 'She's A Star'. Starsailor, Vistas and Swim School also played epic live performances on the main stage for day 1 of Ayrshire's biggest music festival. Speaking about playing Pavilion Festival, Tim Booth from James said: 'That was a blast! Our first gig in Ayr after 44 years of being a a beautiful reception! Thanks to everyone who came, to Pavilion Festival for making it happen, to all the bands that graced the stage...a special and warm thank you to Starsailor for being one of the best bands from our night!' Pavilion Festival opened its gates at 4pm, welcoming thousands of fans to Low Green for the festival's first ever three day edition. Now in its third year, the event is the brainchild of local boy and international DJ and producer Ewan McVicar and STREETrave pioneer Ricky Magowan. Bringing 90s icons, heritage rave acts and the best in new electronic music to Ayr Beach, Pavilion Festival Day 1 saw fans dance the night away in a brand new 'Electric Brae' 5000 capacity main stage Big Top tent by the beach. Today sees hometown hero McVicar headline his own festival, with a jampacked line up of dance and electronic, curated by Ewan himself. Expect B2B sets with top-tier talent as Ewan is joined by the legendary Annie Mac, Ben Hemsley, DJ Seinfeld and more. The Sub Club stage is the place to be for techno legends with everyone from Optimo, Harri, Domenic Cappello and more taking to the decks on Saturday night whilst Sunday is a streetRAVE takeover. The Happy Mondays will close out Pavilion Festival on Sunday night, after a STREETrave Classical set with a full orchestra and choir.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Ullapool helps me recover from life in rock band James'
As a band they have partied through Madchester, experienced Britpop and watched streaming take over the music indie pop veterans James might never have made it that far without a supply of Scottish band's bassist Jim Glennie believes the group were encouraged to keep going in their early years because gigs in Scotland were so Jim, the group's only remaining original member, has another reason to feel fond of Scotland - as he has spent the past 25 years living in Ullapool, a place that provides a relaxing contrast to life on the road. "Outside of Manchester there's no place that's been as devoted to us as Scotland", reflects Jim."In the early days, when no-one was interested, it was amazing to come to play shows in Scotland and to have a boost of 'we must be doing something right, loads of people are coming to shows here and loving it!'"That fuelled us – Manchester and Scotland gave us a feeling we were doing the right thing so we should keep on going. "It was a long period to reach Sit Down [the band's No 2 hit in 1991], and there were a lot of conversations before then about whether to keep going and whether we were making progress." The band did keep on going, from early days that featured constant line-up changes and record label fallings-out to a 90s packed full of hits. After breaking up in 2002 and reforming five years later, the group have enjoyed a prolific second life, releasing several albums and last year enjoying their first ever chart-topper with their 18th record, Yummy."I was surprised how much it meant to me," says Jim. "I've got used to giving my runners-up speech over the years, I think we've had three, number three albums and four number two albums so getting to number one was a complete shock, a ridiculously pleasant surprise."It was a real joy to think that there are people we are still connecting with." Jim has had a long connection with Ullapool, starting when he visited the area on holiday with his the turn of the millennium he found himself the last James member still living in Manchester, and wondered about moving to Scotland for a spell. And 25 years later, he's still here."I love it as a contrast to the bonkers world of James. Often I'll travel from Inverness, and coming back into the airport after a tour feels like the weight coming off my shoulders."The drive to Ullapool is stunning and it's like therapy to me, like someone giving me a massage for half an hour. "Everything else just dissolves into unimportance at that point and a big smile comes on my face. It feeds both my physical and mental health." Despite the full-on nature of life in James, the group's desire to keep making new music is as strong as on a new album is already under way and Jim believes it's crucial the band stays fresh, rather than just relying on old familiar hits like Laid and Say Something."It's that buzz of going into a room and creating something from nothing and getting all excited about taking it into the big bad world", he says. "We want to keep being relevant and keep challenging ourselves. We also always want to change from album to album, so that's not the easiest path through the industry – but it's why we're still here. "You have to do what you need to do to survive and make this work. If you get dragged along by doing exactly what the industry wants then you'll just be destroyed."The band veered close to destruction on several occasions, including discovering they owed hundreds of thousands of unpaid tax in the mid-90s, and a period when Jim says "relationships were getting messed up"."We were being childish and silly and selfish, and were very close to messing the whole thing up," he recalls. "It's ridiculous when it's the best job on the planet pretty much, and to blow it through being childish is really shooting yourself in the foot. But good gigs remind you there is still something worth fighting for." Next on the group's gigging list is the Pavilion festival in Ayr - the event curated by local DJ Ewan McVivar that's now in its third it comes at a difficult time for festivals in general, as the music industry still recovers from a turbulent few years. "The industry's been battered with Covid and Brexit. There's huge pressure on festivals and people don't have an endless supply of money now. "There's so much uncertainty, which is a shame, because people need an uplift in their life, the collective joy they get from something like a festival or a football match. That shared experience can be something that's so euphoric." Give people hope For Jim, the creative arts need support from governments, to ensure that people can get involved - whether it's music, theatre or dance."It's a way out of people's problems and issues, and it can give them hope," he argues. "It can give a voice to people from disadvantaged backgrounds and right across the board, there is no support given to that. "There seems to be no recognition of the importance in that to society. Helping kids into music seems a no brainer to me and it seems to be ignored by government after government."Jim knows of what he speaks - last year he found himself onstage at Greece's legendary Acropolis theatre, performing a special James gig with a orchestra and gospel choir."We'd been trying for years as they only give so many permits a year. It was so hot they closed it three days later - but it was amazing to do, a real pinch me moment. I fancy the pyramids next."
Irish Daily Star
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Charissa Thompson sent late night text to woo boyfriend - 'What you doing?'
Charissa Thompson and Steven Cundari have kept their relationship relatively under wraps since going public in July 2022 but that all changed when the marketing executive made a rare appearance on a recent episode of the 'Sit Down' podcast . The popular sportscaster and co-host Erin Andrews were joined by their respective partners for the debut of 'The Plus Ones,' whereby Cundari and former NHL star Jarret Stoll were on hand to help answer questions about their early days of dating. Thompson and Andrews are renowned for divulging into a range of topics on the show , and this episode was certainly no different. However, it soon appeared as though Thompson, in particular, got more than she bargained for with Cundari's appearance on the most recent episode, as she appeared rather red-faced when the media personality opted to recall a late night text she sent him when they first started dating. Read More Related Articles McIlroy and Erica Stoll pictured returning to Florida after PGA Tour decision Read More Related Articles Donald Trump comes up with ludicrous way to look taller next to football team In a clip uploaded to the podcast's Instagram account, which had the caption, "@charissajthompson hit @stevencundari with that late night 'Sup' text", Cundari begins to tell the story in which Thompson texted him late at night. Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football host, looking far from impressed, immediately interjects with: "Okay. Alright. Relax." Despite Thompson's attempt to brush off the story, however, Cundari didn't stop there. "It was late, you were with Erin and Jarrett at a hockey party," he said, to which the 42-year-old - looking at Andrews and Stoll - replied, "I was at Poncho's. I was with you guys!" Andrews then agreed, before adding: "And then you came to the Quick's house." Cundari, eager to tell the rest of the story, continued: "Charissa texted me at like, 10:30/11, 'What are you doing?' And I'm like, 'Nothing. What are you doing?'. Came over to Poncho's, had a few margaritas, went to the Quick's house. Lovely evening." Thompson, meanwhile, did her best to stay silent. Instagram The couple seemed in good spirits nonetheless and everything was taken in good humor, further highlighting the strong bond Thompson and Cundari already have between them. However, the former FOX Sports star has previously made it clear that she has no plans to marry the 38-year-old - but through no fault of his own. Having already had two failed marriages , Thompson is hesitant to have a ring put on her finger for a third time. 'I am never getting married again. We have already talked about it. We have already gone through all the reasons why," she said on a previous episode of the 'Calm Down' podcast. When Andrews joked about the couple potentially disguising a surprise wedding as a summer party, Thompson doubled down on her stance. 'Listen, I will have a party, though. There's just not going to be vows," she said. 'Who cares about the vows anyway? No one wants to listen to that s--- and promises and this and that. Do that on your own time. People just want to show up for the party. So, if you want me to have a party, I can do that. I'm just not going to have a wedding.'
