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South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
ITV News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Police warn of counterfeit tickets ahead of British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Police have warned motor-racing fans hoping to attend the British Grand Prix next month to be on their guard for counterfeit tickets. Northamptonshire Police urged people to be aware of fake tickets being sold on social media platforms and also advised against coming to the event at Silverstone between 3 and 6 July without a ticket. The British Grand Prix is one of the UK's largest sporting events, with over 480,000 people expected to attend and concerts by singers Sam Fender, RAYE and Fatboy Slim. The force said uniformed and plain-clothed police officers would patrol the circuit, campsites and surrounding road network, as well as armed officers, search teams, disruption officers and ANPR units. Live facial recognition technology, which has been used at the grand prix for the last two years, will be in operation again. It scans faces with a camera to match biometrics against those held on a watchlist for posing a danger to the public, such as those who have an outstanding warrant for their arrest. Supt Pete Basham, who will lead this year's policing operation, said: "I would urge people to be aware of potential counterfeit tickets being sold, particularly on social media platforms, and I would strongly advise against coming to the event if you don't have a ticket. "We are working closely with the event organisers, other emergency services and partner agencies as the event approaches, to ensure Formula 1 fans have a safe and enjoyable experience, and that anyone looking to commit a crime doesn't succeed."
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Woody Cook to host DJ set in Brighton while on charity walk
The DJ Woody Cook is fitting in a set during his charity walk to the Glastonbury is currently walking from Dover in Kent to Pilton in Somerset to raise money for environmental and humanitarian 24-year-old will play live at The Tempest in Brighton on Wednesday said: "The walk for the first 90 miles has been beautiful and it is great to see Brighton so close by." Cook, the son of DJ Fatboy Slim and BBC Radio presenter Zoe Ball, is from Brighton and will play in his home told BBC Radio Sussex: "This our first proper rest day - there's a few blisters so far but we are all going well."We have the odd moment of 'Where's the food gone?' but we haven't killed each other yet!"The challenge spans 21 days and see the group stop in over a dozen towns and cities before reaching their final destination in Somerset on 24 June. The weather has not been too kind to Cook and his friends so far, with high temperatures and also rain and winds along the of playing at The Tempest, he said: "I played there recently and it was great so I'm looking forward to going back again."One of the charities we are raising money for is supporting grassroots music venues - but all the charities are close to my heart."Hopefully my dad will also turn up - he is close by. "We haven't seen any friends or family so far so we can get some supplies when we see them and maybe a few beers. I might have a bath too!"Proceeds from the walk will go to five charities: Music Venues Trust, Greenpeace, WaterAid, Oxfam and The Wildlife Trusts.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zoe Ball shares rare snap with children Woody, 24, and Nellie, 14, as they enjoy family day out with her famous dad Johnny Ball, 86
Zoe Ball enjoyed a wholesome day with her family on Sunday as she took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of her children and dad Johnny Ball. The radio presenter, 54, was joined by her son Woody, 24, and daughter Nellie, 14, as well as her famous dad Johnny, 86, and stepmother Dianne, 74. Enjoying a day out at the Big Beach Café in Hove, the foursome beamed in the snap as Zoe penned: 'Sunday in the park with...' alongside a sun and love heart emoji. Zoe, who returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month, shares both children with her ex husband Norman Cook, better known as DJ Fatboy Slim. Yet Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much. He told new! magazine: 'I definitely felt that way [pressure] at the beginning, but my parents have been really good at putting me out on my own and letting me do it myself. 'I've sweated my way through the industry, I think people started to see that.' Although the ' nepo baby ' name tag has been thrown around, Woody argued it doesn't bother him, and credited his parents' support for his success rather than their jobs. He explained: 'I don't mind. I can't tell you who I'd be without my parents. They gave me the best education ever from them. 'They are the most generous, loving, kind, hard-working people on earth, and that's what they've given me. I feel like I owe it all to that.' Woody previously pointed out it's 'not his job to care' what people think about him or his family ties. He told Bang Showbiz: 'Throughout school I was bullied and stuff, sometimes at parties people would say 'Shut up Fatboy's son'. 'It's opened up more doors, people always remember me. 'I'm quite eclectic, I'm quite weird. I share DNA with my parents. I'm always gonna be a bit like them in the end. Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much 'Genetically I'm mildly similar but it's not my job to care. 'I cater to the people who love my music, they f****** love it. My music speaks for itself and I do not have to prove it to anyone.' Meanwhile Zoe returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month after stepping down from her breakfast show in December to 'focus on her family', bidding farewell to her £950,000 salary. Her departure came after an extended break earlier in the year when her mother Julia died from cancer, and she decided to enjoy some time off with her family before returning in May with a new project. In February, Radio 2 officially announced programme changes, including a new weekly show with Zoe (1-3pm). Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said: 'Zoe is one of the UK's most loved presenters, so I'm thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she'll be hosting various specials for us throughout the year.' And welcoming listeners to her new show she announced: 'Hello it's me, oh it's lovely to be back on a Saturday. 'This is where it all began for me back when I used to sweep up and make the teas.' Happy to see the star's return, a viewer wrote: 'Great to have you back, Saturday afternoon is much better than having to wake up early' After proceeding to read out some other well wishes she then added: 'It is lovely to be here thanks for all your messages'.
