X Factor

X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan to visit Edinburgh on UK tour

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan to visit Edinburgh on UK tour

Singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan will visit the Liquid Room in Edinburgh later this year as part of a 32-date UK and Ireland tour. The former X Factor star is enjoying a hugely successful year, having released fifth studio album Today Was A Good Day, played Glastonbury and SXSW, toured Europe and Scandinavia with Melissa Etheridge, and completed her own US and UK headline tours. Now she continues that momentum by announcing a tour which kicks off…

Read More

Robbie Williams confirmed as an X Factor judge

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Robbie Williams confirmed as an X Factor judge

Robbie Williams has been confirmed as an X Factor judge as ITV show unveiled its new panel The new-look line-up, which also includes One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, was revealed at a press conference yesterday. Williams will appear on the judges’ desk alongside his wife Ayda Field, Simon Cowell, and Tomlinson. Speaking of the news, Williams said: “I’ve done tour, promo, tour, promo for nearly 30 years, and now it’s time to branch out and…

Read More

Win a pair of tickets to see James Arthur in Glasgow

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Win a pair of tickets to see James Arthur in Glasgow

Five years on from his X Factor triumph, James Arthur is embarking on a UK arena tour that includes a date in Glasgow next month – and AAA have got three pairs of tickets to give away. It’s been an extraordinary six months for comeback king Arthur. After returning with his single Say You Won’t Let Go, the singer-songwriter has gone on to achieve multiple number one singles, a platinum-selling album, sold out tours and…

Read More

Rebecca Ferguson announces new album and tour

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Rebecca Ferguson announces new album and tour

Hot on the heels of her show-stopping performance on Strictly Come Dancing last weekend, Rebecca Ferguson has announced that her brand new album, Superwoman, will be released on 14 October – just in time for her visit to Scotland later that month. Forged from heartbreak and a tale of lover’s abandonment combined with the bittersweet joy of giving birth to his child, Superwoman is infused with the strength of a woman who has finally taken control….

Read More

Anton Stephans returns to Edinburgh for Fringe show

Posted on by Amy Anderson
Anton Stephans returns to Edinburgh for Fringe show

Following its world premiere in Edinburgh five years ago, the acclaimed Guys Sing Dolls show is returning to the Capital later this month with a star-studded cast. Featuring X Factor star Anton Stephans and West End golden boy Tim Newman, the unique show by Beyond Broadway Productions features talented male vocalists performing songs by well-known female powerhouses including Dolly Parton and Jennifer Hudson. It will be performed exclusively at The Ghillie Dhu from August 22-27…

Read More

Caitlyn Vanbeck’s AAA Edinburgh

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Caitlyn Vanbeck’s AAA Edinburgh

Teenage singing sensation Caitlyn Vanbeck may have bowed out of X Factor last year – but it’s clear her exit from TV’s biggest talent show is only just the beginning for the local lass, who is set to open this year’s Midstock Festival. The 18-year-old primary teaching student didn’t get through to the Judges’ Houses stage of X Factor, but she caught the eye of Midstock Festival organisers, who promptly added her to the bill…

Read More

Dancing On Ice star Ray Quinn makes flying visit to Edinburgh

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Dancing On Ice star Ray Quinn makes flying visit to Edinburgh

Former X Factor and Dancing On Ice star Ray Quinn dropped into Edinburgh for a flying visit before he arrives next month to star in Tonight… From The West End. The Liverpool-born actor/singer was in town on a secret mission… to get measured up for a new kilt. Ray hopes to wow the audience at The Usher Hall in April by taking to the stage in traditional Highland dress. Fitness fan Ray will show off his impressive physique in…

Read More

X Factor’s Anton Stephans to play Edinburgh gig

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
X Factor’s Anton Stephans to play Edinburgh gig

X Factor finalist Anton Stephans is set to appear at Edinburgh’s Ghillie Dhu on 20 March. The 44-year-old, who was in Simon Cowell’s Overs category, will be the first artist to perform at The Cabaret Club, an exciting new event that is set to become a regular date for the Edinburgh venue. “I am thrilled to be coming to play in the wonderful city of Edinburgh, said Stephans. “Scottish audiences are just so lively and…

Read More