Strictly Come Dancing will continue this weekend as the competition ramps up. We have already hit the halfway mark as we wait to see who will be crowned the 2023 series winner.
22.10.2023 - 10:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
“The last time we played in arenas, we didn’t really have many songs that were arena-worthy,” says Guy Garvey. Taken at face value, it’s a strange admission from the frontman of a band who have been filling UK arenas for nearly 15 years, but those who have followed Elbow’s trajectory since The Seldom Seen Kid catapulted them into the UK’s musical stratosphere will have an idea of where he’s coming from.
When they first headlined what is now the AO Arena, in September of 2009, they made a point of figuring out which block of seats up in the gods offered the worst view of the stage, and then headed up there to perform in front of it.
The catwalk that takes Garvey into the crowd - or “vanity thrust” as he’s often termed it - goes down into the audience, rather than over it, so that he’s among them, not above them. He chats to the crowd with an everyman charm that makes it feel as if he’s holding court in the back room of The Castle on Oldham Street.
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All of which is to say that Elbow are well-versed in breaking the arena mould to fit their songs, in shrinking the country’s cavernous hangars to better suit their often delicate sound.
Over the past decade, they’ve alternated between arenas and theatres, which in Manchester has meant one big show at the AO or a multi-night run at the Apollo; now, they’ve announced a debut appearance at the new Co-Op Live next May, in support of a new, as-yet-untitled record to be released in March.
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Strictly Come Dancing will continue this weekend as the competition ramps up. We have already hit the halfway mark as we wait to see who will be crowned the 2023 series winner.
For 33 years, music icon Robbie Williams has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal career, first with band Take That, before taking the creative leap and going solo. But as well as treating the world to some unforgettable tunes, the musician has also earned himself an impressive net worth, with the star reportedly earning a whopping £222 million! Robbie’s journey to megastardom, first began at the age of 16, when the Stoke native joined 90’s boyband Take That as their youngest founding member.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman announced a big change in the schedule for the live show. Claudia confirmed that this week's Strictly Come Dancing will be aired at an earlier time by BBC bosses for a very important reason.
Katie Price has called out fans who get drunk and disrupt her live shows - warning 'there’s a time and place to get p****d.'
David Guetta has insisted that he’s never faked his live shows or performed a pre-recorded set.The French DJ and producer refuted allegations that he uses a pre-planned mix instead of spinning and mixing tracks live.He was responding to comments made by Canadian DJ Deadmau5, who accused Guetta more than a decade ago of turning up at sets to just “press play”. Back in 2015 Deadmau5 also called Guetta a “stupid fuck” for using live horses in nightclub appearance.Guetta responded to the allegation at the time, saying: ”For so many years I DJed in clubs and learned the hard way.”He’s since circled back on the debate, telling the Daily Star’s ‘Wired’ column (via Music News): “I was looking online at Deadmau5 who was saying every DJ, including me, is playing a pre-recorded set.“I won’t speak for other people, but I’ve never done that.
Liam Gallagher has shared his verdict on the long-awaited “final” song by The Beatles – revealing that he finds it “heartwarming”.The track in question is the song that Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have been working on over recent months, which stemmed from a demo tape recorded by late bandmate John Lennon.Titled ‘Now And Then’, the project was completed with the help of AI – which helped to lift Lennon’s vocals off the demo recording – and is being described by the band as being the “final” ever song to feature all members of the Fab Four.Both McCartney and Starr have been teasing the upcoming project for months and also shared a short film last night (November 1), which documented the history behind the track and how it came together. It is set for a worldwide release today at 2pm GMT / 10am EDT / 7am – marketed as a double A-side with their 1962 debut UK single, ‘Love Me Do’ – combining their first single with their last.Now, ahead of its official release, former Oasis frontman and Britpop icon Liam Gallagher has taken to X/Twitter to share his thoughts on the song, and told his followers that he found it to be an emotional listen.“Now n Then [is] absolutely incredible biblical celestial heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time,” he wrote in an initial post this morning.
Adam Thomas' wife Caroline has appeared to confirm the ex-Emmerdale star will be participating in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing live show, after reports claimed he may be forced to miss the show due to health concerns. Adam, 35, is competing on this year's Strictly with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk but has been unwell over recent days and was absent from spin-off show It Takes Two on Friday.
Strictly Come Dancing's Adam Thomas missed a TV appearance ahead of Saturday's live show due to feeling unwell. The 35 year old star was supposed to be on the spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two on Friday, 27 October.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Adam Thomas had to miss a scheduled appearance on BBC spin-off show It Takes Two tonight - just 24 hours before he is due to dance the American Smooth on Saturday's live show.
Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing, it has been confirmed, after she was forced to miss the live show on Saturday, 21 October. According to The Daily Star, Amanda, 49, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, 33, on the show, made the decision to step down from the competition after becoming 'fed up'.
Kayne West‘s rumoured concert in Italy will most likely not be taking place.Speculation about the show was shared by outlets including Billboard, and suggested that West would host a surprise set in Italy later this month to celebrate his upcoming album with rapper Ty Dolla $ign.Previously, Billboard Italia reported that the surprise show would be held at the RCF Arena (previously known as Campovolo) in Reggio Emilia, on October 27. However, the location had not been confirmed nor denied by West’s team.Speculation about a show with Ty Dolla $ign also grew at the start of the month, after the RCF venue initiated the construction of a large stage for a show scheduled for October 13.Now, sources have revealed that the rapper’s concert will likely not be taking place after all (per Billboard).
A support programme designed to help young people during the cost of living crisis will be back during the autumn half-term break. 'Loads To Do' will see a variety of activities put on during the holidays. Young people will be given the chance to take part and get a free meal.
Strictly star Amanda Abbington was pictured looking tired and with a downcast expression on her face as she left rehearsals separately from her pro partner Giovanni Pernice this week. Strictly Come Dancing fans were then dealt a heartbreaking blow just hours before the fifth live show of the series, when it was revealed that Amanda would no longer be taking part this weekend.
We're nearing the halfway mark of the competition already so we're hoping for another spectacular night of dances on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will see the 12 remaining couples return to the ballroom.
Elbow have announced details of a 2024 UK arena tour. Check them out below, along with frontman Guy Garvey telling us what to expect from their “inky” and “groove-based” new album.The Mercury-winning Manchester indie veterans will be hitting the road for a run of arena dates next May, while also promising the follow-up to their 2021 album ‘Flying Dream 1’.Asked if the massive venues on the horizon were a sign that fans should expect an arena-sized album, Garvey replied: “It is.
Rock legend Noddy Holder has been battling throat cancer for the past five years - after initially being told he had only "six months to live", his wife Suzan has movingly revealed. Slade icon Noddy, 77, has been receiving pioneering treatment at Manchester's Christie Hospital after the shock diagnosis.
Liam Gallagher has announced a new tour to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe. The run of dates in 2024 include three HUGE homecoming gigs in Manchester.
Strictly fans have shown their support for Karen Hauer after her live show performance on Saturday night, amid reports that she has 'split' from her husband, Jordan Wyn-Jones.The professional dancer took to the dance floor with her celebrity partner Eddie Kadie over the weekend, however, their routine failed to wow the judges as they received a score of 24 out of 40. Fans of the show expressed their concern for Karen, as many took to social media to ask if she's 'ok' as she appeared to be putting on a brave face during her appearance on the show.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person said: "[heart emoji] goes out to Karen ,she held her self & dance together after reading her sad news #StrictlyComeDancing." Another said: "Karen did well #StrictlyComeDancing," whilst a third wrote: "Is Karen ok? Her expression is off — did he accidentally injure her, did she hurt herself, is something wrong with her dress? She looked - immediately after the routine, before the feedback - upset." A fourth queried: "What was wrong with Karen? She didn't look herself at all," whilst a third said: "Something gone wrong with Eddie & Karen.
Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has given fans a glimpse into his dance rehearsals as he hilariously revealed one of the things he struggles with. Adam opened up on his Strictly struggles on his podcast Mancs On The Mic, which he hosts with his two brothers, Ryan Thomas and Scott Thomas.The three brothers discussed how Adam finds it “very difficult” holding in a “trump” around his Strictly partner, as the brothers could barely contain their contagious laughs.
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