S Club have released their first single in more than 20 years, with a music video that honours the late Paul Cattermole.
Paul tragically died on 6 April this year at the age of just 46, mere weeks after the pop group announced a huge reunion arena tour.
Since Paul’s death, fellow S Club bandmate Hannah Spearritt also stepped back from the tour, leaving the remaining members – Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Rachel Stevens, and Tina Barrett to continue as a five-piece.
The 90s sensations have just released their first new single and music video in more than 20 years, and for long-time fans of the pop group, it’s a real nostalgia trip.
The video for These Are The Days also acts as a moving tribute to Paul, showing some of the band’s most significant moments from over the years.
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Throwback clips from the group’s heyday are interwoven with present day.
There are videos from their 90s and 00s TV series – Miami 7, LA 7 and Hollywood 7 – as well as behind-the-scenes clips of them all together in their younger years and scenes from their music videos.
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S Club’s new music video includes nostalgic footage of Paul Cattermole. Credit: YouTubeS Club’s new music video includes nostalgic footage of Paul CattermoleS Club’s new music video includes nostalgic footage of Paul CattermoleS Club’s new music video includes nostalgic footage of Paul Cattermole
Throughout, a mid-20-year-old Paul is seen laughing and joking, and pranking his bandmates with everything from water pistols to photobombs.
The video lands ahead of the band’s 25th anniversary arena tour this autumn, which will kick off at the AO Arena in Manchester on 12 October.
S Club, who have four multi-platinum selling albums, two BRIT Awards, and nine number-one international hit singles to their name, will perform a second date here on 21 October, again at the AO Arena.
12 Oct – Manchester AO Arena 13 Oct – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena 14 Oct – Sheffield Utilita Arena 16 Oct – Dublin 3Arena 18 Oct – Glasgow OVO Hydro 19 Oct – Newcastle Utilita Arena 20 Oct – Leeds First Direct Arena 21 Oct – Manchester AO Arena 23 Oct – Cardiff International Arena 24 Oct – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena 26 Oct – Birmingham Utilita Arena 27 Oct – London The O2 28 Oct – London The O2 Matinee 28 Oct – London The O2 29 Oct – Birmingham Utilita Arena
Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic returns this summer with ‘iconic’ headliners
Emily Sergeant
Boney M, The Cheeky Girls, and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK stars are all on the lineup at Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic this summer.
As this summer marks 15 years of Pride in Salford, Salford Pride has announced a whole host of exciting events to celebrate – including the return of The Pink Picnic, its biggest family-friendly celebration yet, with headliners like 90s and 00s music icons, community talent, and even a ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone for 2026.
Returning to Peel Park once again, The Pink Picnic brings together LGBTQ+ community, allies, families and friends for a day built around community, joy, and belonging.
For 2026, Salford Pride is expanding the experience further with even more to do across the park than ever before.
The Pink Picnic has been part of Salford’s Pride story since 2011, but this year’s 15th anniversary addition is set to be one for the history books, as alongside a headline lineup featuring Boney M, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Kyran Thrax and Paige Three, The Cheeky Girls, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv, and Baby D, a strong programme of community acts will also be spotlighted.
Some of the exceptional community acts already named on the lineup so far include Tallulah Guard, Fear of Marko, and John Tucker.
Across the day, visitors can also shop from dozens of community stalls and market traders, take part in or watch the much-loved annual dog show, and visit the ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone that’s designed to help young people feel seen and celebrated.
“Celebrating 15 years of Pride in Salford feels really special, and we wanted 2026 to feel like a proper thank you to the community that’s built this with us” said Scott Turzański, who is the Head of Marketing and Brand at Salford Pride.
“The Pink Picnic is a family event – it’s welcoming, it’s joyful, and it’s about making space for everyone.”
The Pink Picnic returns to Peel Park in Salford next month on Saturday 13 June, and you can find out more and book tickets online here.
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Donny Osmond books biggest-ever Manchester gig
Danny Jones
Iconic American singer and actor Donny Osmond has announced his biggest-ever Manchester concert as part of his upcoming ‘VIVA UK’ tour dates.
Bringing his famous Las Vegas residency show to Great Britain, where he has always had a fervent following, the younger Osmond brother will be making a venue debut over six decades into his career.
Famously part of the musical family who not only sang together but also saw multiple TV shows created in their name – including his very own spin-off, Donny and Marie – he’s been around longer than most in showbiz, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Confirming a whole new run of live dates across the country, Donny Osmond will be returning to Manchester early next year.
Writing on social media, the veteran entertainer said: “I’m so pleased to finally share the official 2027 UK tour dates with you.
“It always means so much to return to the UK – the audiences there have given me some of the most unforgettable moments of my career.”
As for here in our city, he last played Manchester back just a few short years ago at the AO Arena, selling out the 20,000-seater space on 29 November 2023.
Now, though, he’s upgrading to approximately 23k this time, with die-hard fans being encouraged to download his very own ‘Donny App’ to secure the earliest possible access.
Set to play Co-op Live for the very first time, we’d expect this one to sell equally well; you can see the rest of the shows listed so far down below.
Donny Osmond VIVA UK live tour dates 2027
We’ve highlighted all the Northern dates for you:
Wed, 20 Jan – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Thurs, 21 Jan – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Sat, 23 Jan – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sun, 24 Jan 24 – Manchester, Co-op Live
Tue, 26 Jan 26 – Hull, Connexin Live
Wed, 27 Jan 27 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Fri, 29 Jan 29 – Leeds, first direct arena
Sat, 30 Jan 30 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
Mon, 1 Feb – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
Wed, 3 Feb – Bournemouth BIC
Friday and Saturday, 5-6 February – London, Eventim Apollo
JUST ANNOUNCED: Donny Osmond Sunday 24 January 2027
Bringing the glamour, high-energy & excitement of his Las Vegas show. https://t.co/Y2sSdg01FV @coopuk members get first in line for tickets. Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 Wednesday 20 May General Sale: 10:00 Friday 22 May pic.twitter.com/i4v2ff7suA
Early access tickets for Donny Osmond’s VIVA UK tour will be available both via the app and the venue’s official Co-op membership, with the presale window opening at 10am on Wednesday, 20 May.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets will go live at the same time the following Friday (22 May), with VIP and hospitaity packages also on offer.
Daisy Jackson -
26th July 2023 
