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UB40 ft Ali Campbell - THE HITS TOUR

Plus special guest bitty mclean.

• Date 11 Apr 2024
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

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UB40 has today announced a headline show at The O2, taking place in April 2024 on Thursday 11 featuring Ali Campbell.

Ali Campbell celebrates the band being inducted into the Music Walk of Fame with an intimate show at London’s Koko. The ceremony will see the unveiling of a stone on the Walk of Fame on Camden High Street.

Next week also marks 40 years since the release of UB40’s seminal album ‘Labour of Love’ on 12th September 1983, which produced the groundbreaking hits that will be performed on this tour such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’, and of course the ubiquitous ‘Red Red Wine’ which topped the charts both sides of the Atlantic.

Further hits from across the band’s career such as ‘Kingston Town’, a cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with Chrissie Hynde, and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’ helped the band and Ali Campbell become the authentic voice of UK Reggae, with a total of 70 million records sold, as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe.

Joining UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for the tour will be very special guest, Bitty McLean. Bitty emerged in the 1990’s, and appeared on UB40’s 1993 album ‘Promise and Lies’. Bitty’s own recordings including ‘It Keeps Raining (Tears From My Eyes), ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’ and ‘Here I Stand’ notched up 3 UK top ten singles by

1994 selling over 1 million records. He continues to be one of Britain’s premier Reggae vocalists.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced a massive UK tour of the band's greatest hits.

The group will play their very biggest songs on the jaunt, including ' Red Red Wine' , 'Kingston Town', 'Cherry Oh Baby', '(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You' and 'Many Rivers To Cross', among others.

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Support on all shows except Glasgow comes from Bitty McClean. Tickets are available now via MyTicket.co.uk

The full tour dates are as follows:

• 6 April – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• 7 April – Glasgow SEC Armadillo
• 9 April – Leeds First Direct Arena
• 11 April – London The O2
• 13 April – Birmingham Utilita Arena
• 14 April – Cardiff Utilita Arena
• 16 April – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

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Ali Campbell co-founded UB40 way back in 1979, but he he left the group in 2008 and went solo.

Ex-UB40 stars Mickey Virtue and Astro later joined Ali in a relaunched version of UB40, while Ali's brother Robin continued under the UB40 name.

A third Campbell brother Duncan joined Robin's version of the group, before retiring in 2021 after suffering a stroke .

Ali has continued to perform as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell following the death of Astro in 2021.

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• Date 9 Apr , 2024
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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Hits Tour for 2024 in arenas across the UK, celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time.

The Hits Tour will begin on 6 th April at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, before going on to Glasgow, Leeds, London’s The O2, Birmingham, Cardiff, before its finale in Nottingham.

The announcement comes today as Ali Campbell celebrates the band being inducted into the Music Walk of Fame with an intimate show at London’s Koko. The ceremony will see the unveiling of a stone on the Walk of Fame on Camden High Street.

Next week also marks 40 years since the release of UB40’s seminal album ‘Labour of Love’ on 12 th September 1983, which produced the groundbreaking hits that will be performed on this tour such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’, and of course the ubiquitous ‘Red Red Wine’ which topped the charts both sides of the Atlantic.

Further hits from across the band’s career such as ‘Kingston Town’, a cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with Chrissie Hynde, and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’ helped the band and Ali Campbell become the authentic voice of UK Reggae, with a total of 70 million records sold, as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe.

Joining UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for the tour will be very special guest, Bitty McLean.

Bitty emerged in the 1990’s, and appeared on UB40’s 1993 album ‘Promise and Lies’. Bitty’s own recordings including ‘It Keeps Raining (Tears From My Eyes), ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’ and ‘Here I Stand’ notched up 3 UK top ten singles by 1994 selling over 1 million records. He continues to be one of Britain’s premier Reggae vocalists.

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The hits tour + bitty mclean, show timings: doors open - 6:30pm bitty mclean  - 7:30pm interval  - 8:30pm ub40 ft ali campbell  - 9:00pm approx finish - 10:45pm.

British reggae and pop band legends UB40 ft Ali Campbell will perform at the M&S Bank Arena on April 6th 2024 celebrating the biggest songs as part of their "The Hits Tour"

The announcement comes today as Ali Campbell celebrates the band being inducted into the Music Walk of Fame with an intimate show at London’s Koko. The ceremony will see the unveiling of a stone on the Walk of Fame on Camden High Street.

Next week also marks 40 years since the release of UB40’s seminal album ‘ Labour of Love ’ on 12 th September 1983, which produced the groundbreaking hits that will be performed on this tour such as ‘ Cherry Oh Baby ’, ‘ Many Rivers to Cross ’, ‘ Please Don’t Make Me Cry ’, and of course the ubiquitous ‘ Red Red Wine ’ which topped the charts both sides of the Atlantic.

Further hits from across the band’s career such as ‘ Kingston Town ’, a cover of ‘ I Got You Babe ’ with Chrissie Hynde, and ‘ (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You ’ helped the band and Ali Campbell become the authentic voice of UK Reggae, with a total of 70 million records sold, as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe.

Joining UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for the tour will be very special guest, Bitty McLean .

Bitty emerged in the 1990’s, and appeared on UB40’s 1993 album ‘ Promise and Lies ’. Bitty’s own recordings including ‘ It Keeps Raining (Tears From My Eyes) , ‘ Dedicated To The One I Love ’ and ‘ Here I Stand ’ notched up 3 UK top ten singles by 1994 selling over 1 million records. He continues to be one of Britain’s premier Reggae vocalists.

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UB40 ft. Ali Campbell in Bristol

The legendary UB40 ft. Ali Campbell comes to Bristol for a special open air concert under the stars!

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UB40 ft. Ali Campbell comes to Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Sq on Friday 2nd August for a special open air performance 🎸

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The band topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Between 1983 and 1998 the group produced three ‘Labour Of Love’ albums, bringing hits such as Eric Donaldson’s ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, Lord Creator’s ‘Kingston Town’ and Johnny Osbourne’s ‘Come Back Darling’ to a new, global audience. They also topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with their reggae cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Red Red Wine’.

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This event is open air and although there will be a small amount of seating within the food and beverage zone (away from the stage and performance), we do not provide seating for the show. You can however bring your own fold up seating or blanket.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Hits Tour for 2024 in arenas across the UK, celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time.

Listen to this article

The Hits Tour will begin on 6th April at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, before going on to Glasgow, Leeds, London’s The O2, Birmingham, Cardiff, before its finale in Nottingham.

The announcement comes today as Ali Campbell celebrates the band being inducted into the Music Walk of Fame with an intimate show at London’s Koko. The ceremony will see the unveiling of a stone on the Walk of Fame on Camden High Street.

Next week also marks 40 years since the release of UB40’s seminal album ‘Labour of Love’ on 12th September 1983, which produced the groundbreaking hits that will be performed on this tour such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’, and of course the ubiquitous ‘Red Red Wine’ which topped the charts both sides of the Atlantic.

Further hits from across the band’s career such as ‘Kingston Town’, a cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with Chrissie Hynde, and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’ helped the band and Ali Campbell become the authentic voice of UK Reggae, with a total of 70 million records sold, as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe.

Joining UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for the tour will be very special guest, Bitty McLean.

Bitty emerged in the 1990’s, and appeared on UB40’s 1993 album ‘Promise and Lies’. Bitty’s own recordings including ‘It Keeps Raining (Tears From My Eyes), ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’ and ‘Here I Stand’ notched up 3 UK top ten singles by 1994 selling over 1 million records. He continues to be one of Britain’s premier Reggae vocalists.

Tickets for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell’s The Hits Tour 2024 are on-sale on Friday 8th September at 10am, and will be available from MyTicket.co.uk

6 April - Liverpool - M&S Bank Arena

7 April - Glasgow - SEC Armadillo*

9 April - Leeds - First Direct Arena

11 April - London - The O2

13 April - Birmingham - Utilita Arena

14 April - Cardiff - Utilita Arena

16 April Nottingham - Motorpoint Arena

* Bitty McLean not performing on this show

Tickets go on sale Friday 8th September 2023 at 10am. Buy tickets here.

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UB40 and Ali Campbell are embarking on The Hits Tour 2024

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell are embarking on 'The Hits Tour' next year.

The Reggae legends will bring all the hits - including ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’, and ‘Red Red Wine’ - to arenas across the UK, kicking off on April 6 in Liverpool, before going on to Glasgow, Leeds, London’s The O2, Birmingham, Cardiff, and wrapping Nottingham on April 16.

Today (04.09.23), the band will be inducted into the Music Walk of Fame with a stone on Camden High Street and will play an intimate show at London’s Koko.

Next week also marks 40 years since the release of UB40’s seminal album ‘Labour of Love’ on September 12, 1983.

For all dates, excluding Glasgow, collaborator and peer Bitty McLean will open for the 'Kingston Town' hitmakers.

The tour comes after Astro - whose real name was Terence Oswald Wilson - passed away in November 2021 at the age of 64 after a "very short illness". He played percussion and trumpet and sang and rapped in UB40.

Speaking before playing a Hampton Court Palace Festival show last summer, Ali admitted it would be hard for him to get back on stage without his long-time friend with him.

He said: "It’s going to be incredibly difficult without Astro by my side. But, remembering Astro, let the music play on."

Tickets for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell’s 'The Hits Tour' 2024 are on sale on Friday (08.09.23) at 10am, and will be available from MyTicket.co.uk.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell's 2024 UK tour dates:

6 April Liverpool M S Bank Arena

7 April Glasgow SEC Armadillo*

9 April Leeds First Direct Arena

11 April London The O2

13 April Birmingham Utilita Arena

14 April Cardiff Utilita Arena

16 April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell confirm April 2024 UK arena tour

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have lined up a headline UK arena tour for spring 2024.

Celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful reggae band of all-time, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will play a total of seven shows.

The Hits Tour kicks off on Saturday 6th April 2024 at Liverpool M & S Bank Arena and visits Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and Cardiff, before its finale at Nottingham on Tuesday 16th April. Bitty McLean is the very special guest at all shows apart from Glasgow.

Tickets to UB40 featuring Ali Campbell’s UK arena tour go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Friday 8th September.

Anthem performed on the tour include ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘Cherry Oh Baby’,

‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, ‘Many Rivers To Cross’ and many more.

Liverpool M & S Bank Arena – Sat 6th

Glasgow SEC Armadillo – Sun 7th

Leeds First Direct Arena – Tue 9th

London The O2 – Thu 11th

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 13th

Cardiff Utilita Arena – Sun 14th

Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – Tue 16th

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29 bands named after real people:.

Rock legends Pink Floyd took their moniker from the given names of two Piedmont blues artists that Syd Barrett had in his record collection, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

Pink Floyd - Pink Anderson and Floyd Council

Photos of Pink Anderson and Floyd Council at the Pink Floyd exhibition Their Mortal Remains at London's Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are named after high school gym teacher Leonard Skinner who taught Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Bob Burns at Robert E. Lee High School in Florida in the 1960s. Skinner was reportedly notorious for enforcing the school's policy against boys having long hair, and the Lynyrd Skynyrd band name was seen as an act of rebellion against him.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Leonard Skinner

A high school yearbook photos of Leonard Skinner in 1969. He died in 2010 aged 77.

The Yardbirds

The influential British band's name was partially inspired by the nickname of American jazz saxophonist Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker. It's also the name given to rail yard hobos in Jack Kerouac's 1957 novel On the Road.

The Yardbirds - Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker

Jazz musician Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker in 1955 – the year of his death aged just 34.

New York punk trailblazers Ramones were named by Dee Dee Ramone (Douglas Glenn Colvin) after Paul McCartney's briefly adopted pseudonym Paul Ramon in his Silver Beetles days in 1960.

Ramones - Paul Ramon with The Silver Beetles

Paul McCartney (aka Paul Ramon) performs with The Silver Beetles in 1960. John Lennon and George Harrison were also in the group.

The Hollies

The Hollies' co-founder Graham Nash revealed in a 2009 interview that they coined their band just moments before they were due to step on stage at the Oasis Club in Manchester in December 1962. The name comes from their admiration for Buddy Holly.

The Hollies - Buddy Holly

Rock legend Buddy Holly in the late 1950s who inspired The Hollies band name. He died aged just 22 in the 3rd February 1959 plane crash that also claimed the lives of Ritchie Valens, "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson and their pilot Roger Peterson. It was later known as 'The Day the Music Died.'

Previously called City Kidd, the Sacramento rockers renamed themselves Tesla in homage to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla during the recording of their debut album 'Mechanical Resonance' in 1986. Some of the band's song and album titles nod towards Nikola Tesla too.

Tesla - Nikola Tesla

An 1890 photo of 34-year-old inventor Nikola Tesla. He lived until he was 84 and was famously portrayed by David Bowie in the 2006 movie The Prestige.

Jethro Tull

With Ian Anderson struggling to settle on a name for his band in the late 1960s (names included Navy Blue, Ian Henderson's Bag o' Nails, and Candy Coloured Rain), a member of the band's booking agent's staff christened them Jethro Tull after the 18th-century agriculturist.

Jethro Tull, who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. What a guy!

Creedence Clearwater Revival

In 1967 the band toyed with renaming themselves Muddy Rabbit, Gossamer Wump, and Creedence Nuball and the Ruby, however they settled on Creedence Clearwater Revival with the 'Creedence' a nod towards guitarist Tom Fogerty's friend Credence Newball.

Crazy Horse

Formerly known as The Rockets, the American band became known as Crazy Horse in 1969 when they first teamed up with Neil Young. The band was named after the 19th Century Sioux Tribe leader Crazy Horse.

The Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Work began on the sculpture in 1948 and it's still unfinished.

Billy Gibbons took direct inspiration from blues artists BB King and ZZ Hill as he liked the way the initials sounded in their stage names. He was initially going to call his band ZZ King but became concerned it sounded to similar to the original artist. Gibbons ultimately settled on ZZ Top as he remarked the "king is at the top."

ZZ Top - BB King and ZZ Hill

Late blues icons BB King and ZZ Hill.

Greta Van Fleet

The retrogressive rockers are named after a bluegrass musician called Gretna VanFleet, who hails from their home town of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Although Greta Van Fleet didn't initially ask her for permission, the 93-year-old subsequently gave them her blessing.

Molly Hatchet

Just like their fellow Jacksonville rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet were named after a real person. Molly Hatchet's moniker is more steeped in history, however, as they're named after an infamous 17th-century axe murderess dubbed 'hatchet molly'.

Leicester indie rockers Kasabian take their name from Linda Kasabian who was a member of Charles Manson's cult, the Manson Family, in the late 1960s and 1970s. Linda Kasabian was present at both the Tate and LaBianca murders committed by the cult in 1969, but received immunity for her testimony as a key witness in the trial of Manson.

Kasabia - Linda Kasabian

Linda Kasabian at a press conference in 1970. She passed away on 21st January 2023 aged 73.

Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam)

Huge fans of the New York Jets basketball player Mookie Blaylock, the Seattle rockers decided to name their band in his honour. After playing a series of shows as Mookie Blaylock, they renamed themselves Pearl Jam in October '90 after signing to Epic Records.

Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam) - Mookie Blaylock

Basketball player Mookie Blaylock when he played for Golden State Warriors

Franz Ferdinand

Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand are named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria whose assassination in Sarajevo in June 1914 sparked World War I.

Franz Ferdinand - Archduke Franz Ferdinand

A portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

Dead Kennedys

The politicised punk rockers' somewhat controversial name references the deceased members of the Kennedy family, including the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Guitarist East Bay Ray said they weren't trying to insult the Kennedys. "The assassinations were in much more poor taste than our band," he argued. "We actually respect the Kennedy family. When JFK was assassinated, when Martin Luther King was assassinated, when RFK was assassinated, the American Dream was assassinated. Our name is actually homage to the American Dream."

Dead Kennedys - John F Kennedy

The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in November 1963.

Kings of Leon

The three Followill brothers (Caleb, Jared and Nathan) and their cousin Matthew named Kings of Leon after their grandfather Leon Followill, who died in January 2014.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Founder and leader Anton Newcombe named his band after late-great Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones and the 1978 Jonestown Massacre.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Brian Jones

Late-great Rolling Stones guitarist, founder and original leader Brian Jones in 1964.

Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World indirectly take their moniker from guitarist Tom Linton's brother Jim. He explained in 1999: "My brother Jim beat up my younger brother Ed, and Jim ran into his room and locked his door, and Ed drew this picture that said 'Jimmy Eat World', and it was a picture of him eating the world. My brother Jim is kind of a big guy. A stupid name."

The Dandy Warhols

The Oregon alt-rockers' name is a play on the name of revered American pop artist Andy Warhol.

The Dandy Warhols - Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an artist and experimental filmmaker and one of the founders of the Pop Art movement.

Melvins are named after a man called Melvin who was frontman Buzz Osborne's supervisor when he worked at a supermarket in Montesano, Washington. The real Melvin was widely disliked by staff and Osborne thought it would be a gloriously ridiculous name for his band.

James Gang are named after the 19th-century gang of American outlaws led by Jesse James. The band's final album 'Jesse Comes Home' references Jesse James and the artwork features a painting of the folk hero riding off into the sunset.

James Gang - Jesse James

Jesse James (5th September 1847 to 3rd April 1882) was an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer from the state of Missouri and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang.

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Morris Plains metalcore merchants The Dillinger Escape Plan were christened by their friend Matt Makowski after he watched a documentary about 1930s bank robber John Dillinger, who made multiple escapes from jail.

The Dillinger Escape Plan - John Dillinger

Bank robber John Herbert Dillinger in a colourised photo from 1933. He was shot dead while running from police the following year aged just 31.

Hootie and the Blowfish

In 1986, American soft rockers Hootie and the Blowfish named themselves after the nicknames of two friends from college – 'Hootie' was Ervin Harris, and 'Blowfish' was Donald Feaster. ·

Van Der Graaf Generator

A few months after the death of pioneering American physicist Robert J. Van de Graaff in January 1967, Chris Judge Smith paid homage by christening his and Peter Hammill's newly formed band Van Der Graaf Generator after the scientist's famous high-voltage generators.

Van Der Graaf Generator - Robert J. Van de Graaff

Robert J. Van de Graaff with a spherical atom-bursting terminal in 1933.

Jane’s Addiction

Jane's Addiction's name honours Perry Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was their muse and inspiration. Farrell's then girlfriend Casey Niccoli initially suggested the name 'Jane's Heroin Experience' but Farrell decided to tweak the idea.

Dropkick Murphys

The American Celtic punk band are named after professional wrestler and sanatorium owner John 'Dropkick' Murphy, who died age 66 in 1977.

The Marshall Tucker Band

South Carolina rockers The Marshall Tucker Band are named after a blind piano tuner from Columbia, South Carolina. While rehearsing in a warehouse in their embryonic days, the fledgling band saw the name 'Marshall Tucker' inscribed on a key. They dubbed themselves The Marshall Tucker Band and later discovered the real Marshall Tucker had previously hired the rehearsal space. Marshall Tucker died in January 2023 at the ripe old age of 99.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Liverpool 80s pop icons Frankie Goes to Hollywood take their indirectly name from legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. The moniker is lifted from the words 'Frankie goes to Hollywood' on a 1940s billboard poster announcing a Frank Sinatra movie.

Ol' Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra in 1945.

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Tour Championship 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Mark Williams SHOCKS Ronnie O’Sullivan to win final – latest snooker updates

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• Updated : 10:54, 8 Apr 2024

RONNIE O'SULLIVAN has been beaten by Mark Williams in the Tour Championship final in Manchester.

Welsh wizard Williams dominated O'Sullivan in both sessions to win the final 10-5.

Attention now turns to the long-awaited World Snooker Championship at The Crucible.

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Here's the moment

This is when humble Mark Williams lifted the Tour Championship trophy.

He was serenaded in confetti, as he held back the tears.

Job well done, Mark.

Family affair

For Williams it was a family affair at the Tour Championships.

Afterwards, he was joined by his wife and their three sons to pose with the trophy.

Williams is the victor

It's Williams' 26th ranking title.

This will certainly put him in people's thoughts at the Crucible.

The form guide

Williams must have feared a ninth successive loss against the Rocket today.

It goes all the way back to 2016, and he was 5-3 down in this Tour Championship final.

However, the Welshman saw it differently.

Winning seven consecutive frames, he saw off O'Sullivan. Astonishing stuff.

'He likes to play golf and chill out, enjoy his life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan joked that Mark Williams would be No1 in the world, if he didn't prefer to 'chill out' and 'play golf'.

"If he was to dedicate his whole life to it, he would probably be number one in the world," he said.

"But he doesn’t – he likes to play golf and chill out, enjoy his life.

"He doesn’t do badly for someone that just plays about it in the sport."

O'Sullivan's modest in defeat

Listen, I think Mark has been the most consistent player for the last five years. “The way he has been hitting the ball. Very rarely does he play a poor match. “The way he has played this week and in the final, he’s such an amazing player. He’s so talented. “I think he’s better now than he has ever been to be honest with you. He seems so strong. “I tried, I gave it everything, but he’s so consistent, so strong. “If you don’t keep playing top-level snooker against him, he’ll just eat you alive. I think I did well to get five frames.” Ronnie O'Sullivan ITV Sport

More Williams reaction

Not bad. I played well all day. I took it to him, I played well. I cannot believe I won. “It’s not bad for a part-timer. I am a part-timer pool player now! “I never thought I would win tournaments at the age of 49. Who knows, the world championships are round the corner? I will try my best. “This is up there in my career. As Ronnie said, I think I am a better all-round player now. Considering I don’t practice that much. But I always try my absolute nuts. “I have beaten the best three players in the world. I haven’t done it the easy way. “It’s nice to have family up here. One son always comes with me. Two of my sons only come up to watch Ronnie. “The crowd have been fantastic. They have given everybody great support.” Mark Williams ITV Sport

Frame-by-frame

Williams reaction

"I can't believe I won. "Who knows the world championship is around the corner, he's the man to beat and I'll try my best. "I think I'm better all round than I've ever been. I've beat Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Ronnie O'Sullivan the best three players in the world. Mark Williams ITV Sport

O'Sullivan praises Williams

Incredibly, this is O'Sullivan's first final loss in five years.

But, he was quick to take his hat off to his opponent.

He said: "I think he's better now than he's ever been," O'Sullivan said.

"I think he's been the best player for the last five years."

Williams is the Tour Championship winner

What a remarkable performance from Williams.

He was in unbeatable form today, and O'Sullivan just couldn't keep up with his opponent.

The Welshman is the Tour Championship winner.

O'Sullivan 5-10 Williams

With Williams on 40, he misses a red.

But an out of sync O'Sullivan misses a pot he would usually make.

It's catching. Williams then misses with the rest, with Rocket returning to the table.

O'Sullivan's short on a red! Williams returns and makes no mistake. But guess what? An easy pot hits both sides of the bottom left cushion and bounces out.

What a frame. O'Sullivan then gives Williams the opportunity to plant a double - which he does.

A missed yellow from O'Sullivan is then sunk by Williams. It's all over.

O'Sullivan 5-9 Williams

One frame now from glory.

It has been quite the exceptional performance from Williams.

He is reborn.

O'Sullivan 5-8 Williams

Well, well, well.

O'Sullivan's game has gone to pot here. A routine red missed, Williams capitalised.

Earlier in the frame, Williams played a brilliant double - showing off, perhaps, his pool skills.

Another century break gives him a big extension of his lead.

And we're back on

After the evening interval, we're back under way.

Williams blitzed that last session.

Best of 19 frames, it means Williams is just three frames away from glory.

O'Sullivan 5-7 Williams

Williams was in danger of losing the frame very early on when he was told by the ref another miss would see him concede.

But, he managed to find a way out of trouble and a series of safety's followed.

Williams seemed to take the initiative when Ronnie left a long red open, which he potted - but he couldn't quite get a run going.

Another mistake from Ronnie gifted Williams the frame with a break of 99.

O'Sullivan 5-6 Williams

Williams has stole another frame.

Rocket run up a score of 42, but the Welshman got to 60, before missing the pink.

Ronnie needed a snooker, and tried to force the issue until Williams finally sunk the pink.

Williams is playing with such poise and calmness out there.

O'Sullivan 5-5 Williams

This is superb from Williams.

He's shown determination and amazing character to fight back and level the scores up.

We're in for an epic night, clearly.

A break of 104 - with Ronnie failing to pot a ball - seals the 10th frame.

O'Sullivan 5-4 Williams

Williams stops O'Sullivan's run after the interval to go within one.

A brilliant shot to the middle pocket on a red that appeared to be blocked by the pink was dealt with beautifully with a bit of swerve.

It was a tight frame, but the Welshman got over the line and is back in it.

Williams' plan of attack

I'm just going to enjoy it. "How many more times is this going to happen? "I couldn't pick a better player to play in a final. I'm going to attack and try my best. "I know I haven't played Ronnie in a final for a long time but that's because he keeps beating me before the final!" Mark Williams ITV Sport

Ronnie's mental health battle

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been candid about his mental health battle, revealing he has seen a psychiatrist during the Tour Championship.

He told ITV: "I've just got to commit to it [speaking to a psychiatrist] now for a good year to try to get myself out of this sort of hole I've got myself in mentally with the obsession of the game, tinkering.

"I know I'm never going to stop tinkering, but I have to somehow get my head strong enough to be able to deal with it and not go too deep into that horrible murky world that it is.

"Every sportsman - maybe golfers, tennis players, snooker players - I suppose we all do it, but I went so deep into that it's like detoxing myself from it.

"It kind of felt like I've had the yips in a way - mentally, physically - it feels like you get scared to even want to go and play.

"That's not a nice place to be, so I've got nothing left to do other than to try to get myself mentally out of it and hopefully my game will start to flow again, maybe."

Pre-match meal

Mark Williams showed his fans he was just like Luke Littler by tucking into a kebab before his match-up with Ronnie O'Sullivan.

The family meal clearly went down well.

The respect between these two is there to see.

Before proceedings, O'Sullivan and Williams shared a fist bump.

And it's a close encounter in the final. Who will prevail when the evening sessions resumes at around 7pm.

Rocket by name...

Incredibly, Rocket Ronnie won the last four frames in astonishing amount of time.

It took the legend just 37 minutes.

That included breaks of 102, 127, and 121,

He's not wasting any time.

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Eid-al-Fitr 2024 LIVE updates as end of Ramadan celebrated across UK and Greater Manchester

Eid-al-Fitr will take place on April 10 following confirmed moon sightings

• Updated 12:36, 10 APR 2024

Eid celebrations are taking across Greater Manchester today with thousands of people expected to gather to for the festivities. It follows positive sightings of the crescent moon of Shawal both in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.

Eid ul Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr, is one of the two main holidays in the Islamic calendar.

Eid arrives at the end of the holy month of Ramadan which is a period in which practising Muslims abstain from eating or drinking from sunset to sundown. The date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the crescent of a new moon.

Read more: What is the 'Night of Power' in Ramadan and why is it important?

Worshippers in the UK follow the moon sightings in Saudi Arabia and Morocco because Islamic law states that if you are unable to see the moon in your country then you must follow the sighting of the closest Muslim nation.

On Monday Morocco's Ministry of Islamic Affairs said it is to hold its Eid moonsighting on Tuesday night. The North African country started Ramadan on March 12, so Tuesday is the 29th day when attempts must be made to see the crescent.

Forecasts suggested the crescent would be easily visible on April 9. This would mean Ramadan coming to an end and Eid starting the next day, today, April 10.

Follow our liveblog below for the latest on the moon sighting and information about events taking place in Greater Manchester...

• Pakistan, India, Turkey and more announce Eid-al-Fitr 2024 18:56
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• Manchester Eid in the Park prayer to be held indoors following weather forecast 13:27

More images of the prayers and celebrations at Eid in the Park in Manchester earlier

Eid prayers took place at Eid in the Park at Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield this morning to mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr , which is held following the end of Ramadan.

Originally set to take place in the park itself, the Eid prayers have been relocated to the nearby indoor dome building at Platt Lane Sports Complex due to heavy rain and ‘waterlogged grounds’.

Alongside prayers, the Eid in the Park event will include a number of food stalls and local traders, as well as a funfair and family-friendly activities. Below you can see some images from prayers held earlier today.

Huge queues for Eid in the Park as major celebration gets underway

Earlier we reported on the large queues that had formed at Platt Fields Park as worshippers gathered.

Organised by the Alfurqan Mosque and Islamic Centre, based in Rusholme, and Makki Masjid, in Levenshulme, the event got underway today from 9.30am for the first of three morning Salah prayers delivered by Sheikh Mohammed Ali.

You can read more here .

Third and final prayer finished at Platt Fields

As Rami mentioned earlier, there were two scheduled prayer sessions planned for the Platt Lane Complex Dome, but a third was added due to demand.

The third session has now wrapped up, with those leaving the venue greeted by the rain.

How to wish someone Happy Eid and what Eid Mubarak means

To wish someone a happy Eid, you can say Eid Mubarak , which means 'have a blessed Eid'. You can also say Eid Saeed , meaning 'Happy Eid'.

Eid ul-Fitr, also spelled Eid al-Fitr, is also marked with prayer, good deeds and donating to charity. Children usually get cash gifts and wear new outfits for Eid.

How is Eid celebrated around the world?

The Eid al-Fitr holiday marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.

Many Muslims will go to set prayer times at their local mosque in the morning before school or work to begin Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

It's traditional to wear new clothes and recite a short prayer called a takbeer on the way to the mosque as well as eat something sweet such as dates.

An opportunity to come together with friends and family, meals are shared and gifts exchanged as part of the celebration. Children are soemtimes given money called Eidiyah or Eidi.

An Eid message from The University Of Manchester Islamic Society

The University Of Manchester Islamic Society is one of several venues across Greater Manchester holding prayers this morning.

In an update yesterday, they confirmed they would be holding Eid prayer at McDougall Prayer Hall at 8am and also shared some of the Eid Sunnah acts.

Third prayer added to schedule at Platt Fields due to demand

Our reporter Rami is currently at the Platt Lane Complex Dome next to Platt Fields Park where Eid prayers are taking place.

There were two rounds of prayers scheduled, but a third has now been added due to demand.

Prime Ministers shares Eid message

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has this morning shared a video message with those celebrating Eid.

"I wish you all the joy of this festival that brings people together for thanks and reflection. I want to say thank you, not just for your contribution in so many fields from the NHS, to business, politics and the armed forces but for your generosity, hard work, commitment to service and for your compassion to those in needs."

"This year I know many will be thinking partoicualrly of those in Gaza, the bloodshed and suffering are unbearable. I want you to know we are doing everything we can to help bring the conflict to an end, ensure the hostages are released and get life saving food, shelter and medical aid to civilains in Gaza.

"Here in the UK also we are working to make British Muslims feel secure and tackle sickening and utterly unacceptable hatred. That's why we've committed over £29m every year for the next four years to help protect the mosques, faith schools and community venues.

"But for now, as people gather to pray and spend time visiting family and friends, I simply want to wish you and Muslims around the world a blessed and peaceful Eid."

Eid Mubarak to Muslims celebrating across the UK pic.twitter.com/1mEguwZ22k — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) April 9, 2024

In pictures: Prayers underway at Eid in the Park in Fallowfield

The special congregational prayers for Eid have gone underway at Platt Fields Park. The poor weather has meant that the prayers have been moved inside to the Platt Lane Complex Dome.

Our reporter is now live in Fallowfield as community comes together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Our reporter Rami has been at Platt Fields Park this morning for Eid Prayers.

There are a number of events taking place across Greater Manchester. Other mosques and centres holding events include Khizra Mosque, British Muslim Heritage Centre, and The University of Manchester Islamic Society.

You can follow the latest here:

Large queues outside the Platt Lane Complex Dome

Our reporter Rami is currently in Fallowfield for Eid prayers, which are taking place inside Platt Lane Complex Dome, rather than on the park, due to the weather.

Rami has said this has caused some delays due to the volume of worshippers queing to go inside. You can see the queues in the images below.

Happy Eid from Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir

Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has shared a video message via the club's charity account.

He said: "Hi Manchester United fan, Altay here. I just want to say Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world. Blessing and love to you all."

Queues causing issues

There appears to be a problem getting worshippers in via one of the entrances to the Platt Lane Complex Dome.

Organisers are trying to get everyone in as quickly as possible.

Large queues for prayers

Our reporter Rami has arrived in Fallowfield for Eid prayers, which are taking place inside Platt Lane Complex Dome, rather than on the park, due to the weather.

Rami said this has caused some delays due to the volume of worshippers queueing to get in.

Weather forecast for today

Greater Manchester is set for another unsettled day of weather following Storm Pierrick. The storm, named by Meteo France, brought rain and heavy wind to the UK yesterday.

Several flood alerts were in place across the North West as the region was battered by the elements.

Six amber flood alerts remain in Cheshire this morning (Wednesday), including at the Mersey estuary in Warrington, meaning flooding is 'possible'.

Meanwhile, two red flood warnings are in place in Lancashire, for the Wyre estuary in Thornton and at Sunderland Point on the coast near Lancaster - meaning residents should 'act now', according to the Environment Agency.

Greater Manchester looks poised to escape the worst of today's weather.

More on the weather here .

What happened to Eid in the Park?

The Eid prayer which was originally to be held outdoors at Platt Fields Park will now move indoors.

Two prayers will take place inside the Platt Lane Complex Dome. The first prayer will take place at 10am and the second at 11am.

Organisers have told the MEN that they expect around 5-6k people to attend the prayers with others being advised to pray at their local mosque.

The event usually attracts huge numbers to Fallowfield. The funfair and stalls will still be there.

Eid Greetings from Greater Manchester's councils

Manchester City Council, along with Wigan and Bury Councils have shared Eid greetings with their followers on social media this morning.

There are many ways to wish someone a happy Eid - you can say Eid Mubarak , which means 'have a blessed Eid'. You can also say Eid Saeed , meaning 'Happy Eid'.

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak to all our followers.

Thousands of people are expected to gather across Greater Manchester today for festivities.

The planned Eid prayer on Platt Fields Park has been cancelled and instead moved indoors to the Platt Lane Complex Dome.

This is due to heavy wind and rain brought by Storm Pierrick.

Pakistan, India, Turkey and more announce Eid-al-Fitr 2024

More countries have confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon thus declaring Eid-al-Fitr to be on Wednseday (April 10)

Why some mosques have confirmed Eid-al-Fitr and others haven't

While some Greater Manchester mosques have declared Wednesday to be Eid-al-Fitr, other masjids have advised their congregration to wait until Tuesday evening for confirmation. This morning the Manchester Central Mosque told its members that it will make an announcment on when Eid prayer is taking place at around 8pm this evening.

Meanwhile, local mosques like Makki Masjid, Khizra Mosque and the British Muslim Heritage Centre have already declared that Eid-al-Fitr will take place on Wednesday (April 10).

In Islam, the date for Eid is determined by the sighting of the crescent of the new moon. In Islamic law if you are unable to see the moon in your country, then Muslims are advised to follow the sighting of the closest Islamic country. For years, many worshippers have been following the guidance of Saudi Arabia and Morroco as there is no official body in the UK.

Saudi Arabia has already announced Eid will start on Wednesday, April 10, and many in the UK have followed suit, while many in the UK are still waiting for an official announcement as they have been following the lunar sightings of Morocco who have yet to confirm a lunar sighting.

List of Greater Manchester mosques who have confirmed Eid-al-Fitr 2024

While a number of mosques in Greater Manchester are still waiting to confirm when their Eid-al-Fitr will take place. A a few have already confirmed that they will be celebrating Eid and have detailed what time Eid prayers will be held.

A list of the mosques are:

• Khizra Mosque, Cheetham Hill Road - 7am, 8am, 9:15am and 10:30am
• British Muslim Heritage Centre, College Road - 8:15am, 9:30am, 10:45am
• Eid in the Park, Platt Lane Complex Dome - 10am. 11am
• University of Manchester Islamic Society, McDougall's Prayer Hall, Burlington Street - 8am

Local mosque to hold third prayer following cancellation of Eid in the Park

Due to heavy rain, Eid prayer on Platt Fields Park has been cancelled and instead moved indoors to the Platt Lane Complex Dome.

Local mosque, Makki Masjid will be holding a third prayer to make up for the added demand of indoor spaces. The prayers will take place at 6:30am, 8am and 9:30am for both men and women.

On Facebook they said: "Assalaamu alaykum. As announced yesterday evening, Eid-al-Fitr will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday 10th April 2024, Insha’Allah.

"Due to the heavy rain in recent days and the forecast for tomorrow, we think it will be very difficult and inconvenient for people to attend and pray at Platt Fields Park, even though there will be prayers in the indoor Platt Lane Complex Dome.

"Therefore we have arranged an extra 3rd Jama’ah at the Masjid to make it more convenient and accessible to the congregation, Insha’Allah.

"Please see the poster for more details. The set up for the all the Eid prayers will be the same as the taraweeh prayers - brothers will pray in the new build and sisters will pray on the first floor of the old building."

How Sudanese families in Manchester are marking Eid amidst the conflict back home

During the month of Ramadan a number of muslim nations have been thrown into turmoil, making it even harder for worshippers also observing the month of Ramadan.

In this report, the MEN's Hakim Hafazalla detailed how the people of Sudan will be marking Eid amidst conflict. You can read the article here.

Manchester Central Mosque releases 'important' Eid al Fitr announcement

Manchester Central Mosque has released an important announcement as many wait for the start of Eid al-Fitr.

The end of Ramadan is right around the corner, however, many waiting for the new Islamic month of Shawal and thus the start of Eid al-Fitr are still holding out for an official sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two primary Eid events in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of Ramadan's daily fasting from dawn till dusk.

The date for Eid will be determined by the sighting the crescent of the new moon. While Saudi Arabia has already announced Eid will start on Wednesday, April 10, many in the UK are still waiting for an official announcement.

You can read the Mosque's announcement here.

Eid moon sighting event to be held in order to decide Eid-al-Fitr 2024 in UK

Royal Museums Greenwich and New Crescent Society are holding an event to determine the date for Eid in the UK. The collaboration will see the two organisatoins work scour the skies on this evening and the event will be streamed live on Facebook.

They said: "Tune in live as we scan the evening skies for the new crescent moon which signals the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr in the UK. Director of the New Crescent Society Imad Ahmed and Royal Observatory astronomer Jake Foster will host the broadcast. They'll be joined virtually by New Crescent Society members from across the country, who will dial in to report their own sightings of the moon.

"During the broadcast, Imad and Jake will also discuss the links between astronomy and Islam, the Islamic calendar, and tips for sighting the new crescent moon yourself."

The Facebook Live event starts at 8pm tonight and you can watch it here .

Manchester Eid in the Park prayer to be held indoors following weather forecast

Plans for Manchester's biggest Eid event may be scuppered due to the weather. The Eid prayer which was originally to be held outdoors at Platt Fields Park will now move indoors should it rain on Wednesday (April 10).

Organisers have alerted worhsippers that two prayers will take place inside the Platt Lane Complex Dome should the heavens open. The first prayer will take place at 10am and the second at 11am.

Weather forecast for Eid

It may be bad news for those looking to perform their Eid prayers outdoors after weather warnings were issued across the North West. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather force for wind and heavy rain across the North West coast that is in place until 3pm today (April 9).

Wednesday is forecast to be another rainy day with wind gusts reaching around 29mph during the afternoon. This means that most Eid prayers will most likely take place indoors instead of on fields and local parks like we have seen in the past few years.

British Muslim Heritage Centre make Eid announcement

The British Muslim Heritage Centre in Whalley Range have announced that Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday (April 10). Three Eid prayers will be held at the mosque on College Road with the first one taking place at 8:15am.

What we know so far

Good morning, let's give a recap of everything we know so far regarding when Eid will be celebrated

• Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Australia and more have declare Eid to be on Wednesday (April 10)
• Other countries like Morocco have opted to not declare the date for Eid as they wait for local moon sightings
• Makki Masjid in Longsight have confirmed that Eid prayers and celebrations for the mosque will go ahead on Wednesday
• Manchester Central Mosque say they will make announcement on when Eid celebrations will take place after confirmation of moon sightings on Tuesday evening
• Weather forecast for Morocco suggests that the moon sighting should be easily visible this evening

Eid in the Park 2024

One of the biggest celebrations of Eid al-Fitr in the north is right here in Greater Manchester with the popular Eid In The Park festival at Platt Fields Park. The event, which has been attended by more than 20,000 since its inception in 2017, will feature salah prayers, food stalls, local traders and family-friendly attractions including a funfair.

The festival is organised by the Alfurqan Mosque and Islamic Centre, based in Rusholme, and Makki Masjid, based in Levenshulme.

The two-day event is currently scheduled to take place from Tuesday (April 9) or Wednesday (April 10) but this is entirely dependent on the moon sighting.

The free event will begin from 9.30am with salah prayers on the first day. The funfair and stalls will be open for two days.

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