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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brits reveal the 10 worst times to get hungry including being stuck in traffic and travelling home from a night out
MORE than half of Brits frequently suffer from 'h-anger' – with waiting in long queues for events like gigs, sitting in traffic, and in work meetings among the top moments it strikes. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed other common moments they're struck by it include when delayed on trains, the journey home from a night out and on a long bus or coach journey. 2 Two bouts of h-angriness were experienced per week, with 34 per cent not realising until it was too late. And 31 per cent admitted it leaves them struggling to enjoy things as much. The research was commissioned by Dolmio, which set up a pop-up food truck in one of the UK's major cities to serve pasta with its latest Intensify sauce to hungry gig-goers this weekend. With fans queuing for hours to witness the return of one of Britain's most iconic acts, this made sure no one had to 'look back in hanger' during one of the biggest music events of the year. For those who have struggled to enjoy an experience as a result of hanger, 67 per cent simply can't focus on the moment and 45 per cent get put off joining in with anything like a picture or dancing. Three in 10 have experienced hanger during a live event such as a gig, with 88 per cent believing long queues to get into arenas are major contributing factors. It also emerged pasta, chips and sandwiches were seen as the quick meals that can help avoid hanger ahead of an outing. Of those struck by hangriness, 34 per cent admitted other people noticed when it had arrived. With some of the top symptoms including irritability, difficulty concentrating and a short temper according to the OnePoll data. And 34 per cent said they're terrible at planning ahead when it comes to avoiding a bout of hanger. While 46 per cent wish they had inspiration for quick meals to whip up to avoid such spells before heading out. Hana Hutchinson, European brand director at Mars, said: 'Hanger happens to the best of us – me included. 'But when we saw how it's impacting peoples' experiences, particularly at live events, we had to put a stop to it for the return of the Gallaghers. 'This was the perfect reminder that quick and tasty meals are only a jar away, no matter what you've got on.' Top 10 places Brits' experience 'hanger' 1. Sitting in traffic 2. Work meetings 3. Long queues for events such as gigs and festivals 4. Delays on a train 5. On the way home from a night out 6. When on a long bus or coach journey 7. On a long flight 8. A busy tourist location 9. At the airport 10. Waiting for an appointment at the doctors 2
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Trinity Summer Series 2025: Simple Minds, Weezer, Rag'n'Bone Man, Amble and Marti Pellow
The Trinity Summer Series is in full swing this week with a string of gigs taking over the college. Thousands of people will descend on the Trinity College campus to attend the run of gigs, which has been in place since 2017. Read on to prepare yourself for the events. Who is playing? Tuesday, July 1st: Simple Minds with support from KT Tunstall Wednesday, July 2nd: Weezer with support from Teen Mortgage Thursday, July 3rd: Rag'n'Bone Man with support from Simple Things Saturday, July 5th: Amble with support from David Keenan Sunday, July 6th: Marti Pellow with support from Wallis Bird What time should I arrive? Gates open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Organisers aim to avoid queues outside the venue, so attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Remember to give yourself an extra two hours of travel time, as delays around traffic and entry are inevitable. How do I get to and from the gig? Trinity College Dublin is located at College Green, in the middle of the city. You can enter the campus at the Lincoln Place, on Nassau Street/Westland Row; or via the Science Gallery gate, on Westland Row/Pearse Street. READ MORE As traffic is guaranteed, you are advised to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the venue. Fortunately, the campus is highly accessible given its location. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus offer a wide range of routes that service TCD. The 11, 37, 38 (A/D), 39(A) and 70 buses all stop at Nassau Street, which is a five-minute walk from the entrance. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Dart: The nearest Dart station to TCD is Pearse Street, which is just over a 10-minute walk from the site entrance. The latest trains should be leaving Pearse Street around 11.30pm on the night. Travel by Luas: The Luas green line stops at Dawson Street both northbound and southbound, which is only a five-minute walk from the TCD entry. The northbound Luas also stops at Trinity directly. Travel by car: There is no public parking in place for the Trinity Summer Series, and organisers advise attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas. If you must drive to the gig, utilise one of the city centre car parks and look to book a space in advance. Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the full list of concerts are available to purchase on Ticketmaster here . Several gigs are already sold out, but it is worth checking the site for resale tickets in case you get lucky. There is a box office at the concert entrance. Remember to download your tickets to your phone as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue, and with Ticketmaster's live barcodes, screenshots may not work on the day. What is security like? The events are strictly over-18s. Bring an official form of identification with you: a passport, Garda age card or driver's licence. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search. You are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks, as you may experience delays or be refused entry. Flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. What does the weather look like? According to Met Éireann, isolated patches of drizzle and mist will slowly brighten up on Tuesday afternoon as sunny spells develop and drizzle clears. Highest temperatures will be 17-18 degrees. Wednesday will bring spells of sunshine and scattered showers which will become more isolated in the evening. Highest temperatures of 17-19 degrees are expected. Trinity is a standing, outdoor venue, so consider wearing boots or runners.
Washington Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Retiree feels obligated to always go see friends' new band
Dear Eric: Since retiring, some friends have put together a band. I went to one of their gigs a couple years ago, and recently a practice session. They would clearly like me to go to more, or all, of their gigs. The gigs are typically at night, an hour from where I live. I am a morning person. After years of commuting, I am happy to drive as little as possible. I enjoy being with a friend or two but put me in a room full of people and I am ready to go home. Many of the activities I enjoy are solitary, and I cannot remember ever asking anyone to come out and support anything I do.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Millions of Brits think they can sing better than Madonna and Justin Bieber – do you think you can?
MORE than seven million Brits think they're better singers than some of the world's biggest pop stars, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found 14 per cent believe they sound better than some of today's top performers – including Justin Bieber, Madonna – and Adele. And 69 per cent say they sing along at gigs and festivals, while one in 10 (11 per cent) rate themselves an eight out of 10 or higher when it comes to vocal talent. However, 42 per cent wish they could remove the sound of their own voice or others from videos where it ruins the moment. And 31 per cent confessed they may have 'enjoyed the gig a bit too much', possibly ruining other people's recordings in the process. The research was commissioned by Samsung, which has created an 'Audio Eraser' tool on its newly released Galaxy S25 Edge where users can remove unwanted background noise from videos by isolating categories of sound. Of those who watch their recordings back of gigs, 24 per cent find hearing their own performances funny, while 22 per cent are embarrassed. However, 16 per cent are impressed by their own vocal range. And 29 per cent said their singing was worse than they realised once listening back to their footage. Dublin locals gobsmacked as they spot huge British singer outside a budget corner shop - would you have noticed her- But 49 per cent find it irritating when other people sing along at gigs or festivals when they're trying to capture the moment. With 59 per cent thinking that bad vocals from fans can ruin an otherwise winning concert video, according to data. And 19 per cent have even considered asking someone to stop singing loudly when recording a clip of their favourite song. Annika Bizon from Samsung, which has also launched an upgrade and rewards programme called New Galaxy Club, added: 'Everyone's been there, watching back that epic gig clip only to wince at hearing your own singalong vocals or the scream from the fan next to you. "It's all part of the experience, but we get it, you want to relive the moment hearing only the artist you love." TOP 10 SINGERS MILLIONS OF BRITS RECKON THEY'RE BETTER VOCALISTS THAN Here are the top 10 singers millions of Brits reckon they're better vocalists than: 1. Madonna 2. Justin Bieber 3. Sam Smith 4. Harry Styles 5. Jason Derulo 6. Sabrina Carpenter 7. Ed Sheeran 8. Britney Spears 9. Adele 10. Beyonce 5 5 5
