eternal Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Have edited the first post to show Booking link. (It's here again too) http://www.thwaitesempiretheatre.org/shop/category_4/GARETH-GATES-UNPLUGGED-Friday-27-September-2013-7.30pm.html?sessid=KFxyAC6FOahDV6LDVarHuVUZXH49Bhp7lssyEah8A80x6yWIHBGKjZlDCSpexxmH&shop_param=cid%3D%26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Gareth has spoken to the Lancashire Telegraph prior to his gig in Blackburn on Friday. http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/10692165.Star_Gareth_Gates_speaks_out_ahead_of_Blackburn_acoustic_session/?ref=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Star Gareth Gates speaks out ahead of Blackburn acoustic session Mr Gates has been a busy boy since coming second in Pop Idol a decade ago, from music and theatre success to helping fellow stammerers overcome their affliction as Simone O’Kane found out HIS voice has taken him around the world, given him four UK number one singles, he’s sold 3.5 million records, and released three albums, yet speaking to Gareth Gates over the telephone, you would never think it was possible. And although he continues to struggle with his speech, the conversation seemed easy — a far cry from his uncomfortable and now infamous, Pop Idol audition in 2002. Since then, he has enrolled on the McGuire Programme, a course that changed his life both personally and professionally, enabling him to control his stammer. Gareth now has the confidence to speak out and engage with his fans, including the ones in Blackburn when he comes to Thwaites Empire Theatre next week. “I was ready to get back into the acoustic sessions and after being involved in theatre for such a long time, I wanted to write and sing again, it is what I love to do,” said Gareth who, when speaking, controls his stammer with special breathing techniques. “I have missed being an artist, so recently I have gone back to the studio and have written some new songs. I haven’t quite put together a new album, but I will see how these tracks go down with smaller crowds and if the reaction is good I might be able to get back out there, making a new album next year,” said Gareth, who was runner up on Pop Idol to Will Young. The 29-year-old has without a doubt, become a household name globally. He won record of the year in 2002 and had the best-selling single of the noughties, with Unchained Melody. Outside of the UK, Gareth was awarded Best International Male in 2003/4 from MTV Asia, MTV China and MTV Taiwan. He appeared on Dancing on Ice in 2008 and came fourth. Theatre has been Gareth’s main concern over the past five years. He has had the lead role in Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and he also played Warner in the UK touring musical Legally Blonde. “I have been very lucky since Pop Idol. I have had lots and lots of support which is great. I have got old fans that have been there right from the beginning and the support continues to grow. I will perform the new songs on tour in Blackburn and maybe next year write a little bit more, but yes, I love music and theatre just the same,” said Gareth who also took on the role of Marius, in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Miserables. Away from his hectic schedule, Gareth, who can also play piano and guitar to the highest standard, is a qualified course instructor on the McGuire Programme, a course organised by stutterers for other stutterers which transforms people who stutter into articulate people. Gareth first enrolled on the programme, when he was asked to go live on the Jonathan Ross show in 2007 and confessed that he wouldn’t have been able to do it without going on the course. He also admitted that he still has to work on his speech on a daily basis. “I love teaching because I know it can help, you can get control of your speech with techniques and breathing properly,” said Gareth who filmed a documentary, Stop My Stutter for BBC3. The documentary was a life-changing experience for students. Gareth also talked about how this affliction shaped his own life and made him who he is today. Gareth added: “It has been a great journey over the last decade. I know that if I hadn’t auditioned for Pop Idol, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Being in the public eye has made everybody aware of the problems you can face if you have a stammer. I am just taking every opportunity and keeping as busy as I can.” Gareth Gates Unplugged, Friday, September 27, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Ewood. Tickets £16-£18. Box office: 01254 685500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 That's a good article and tells the people of Blackburn what Gareth has been up to. I wonder if there will be some new songs he sings on tour- Am hoping so? He could well include this one too: Tickets booked fantastic Have a great time Cris. Perhaps you can let us know what Gareth sings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Have a great time Cris. Looking forward to hearing what you thought of the gig. I think this one and the Leamington Spa gigs are going to be two great ones. Really wish I was going to one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 This article is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 To anyone lucky enough to be going to Blackburn have a wonderful time and don't forget to report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Think we already have this article in this thread Val. However better two than none at all. It's quite a comprehensive article and will really let the people of Blackburn and surrounding areas know what Gareth has been up to and what he is planning for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Think we already have this article in this thread So we have. I thought it read familiar when I clicked on the link. I'll delete the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Now it looks like I am repeating myself Lol Not to worry- I sometimes do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Gareth was late arriving at the venue. According to Becky on Twitter both he and Pete were held up on the Motorway, separately, but they arrived by about 8 o'clock. She is going to try to take some video if she can. Seems people didn't mind waiting for him. @sldunne2 Don't worry about being late @Gareth_Gates we'll wait for you... Forever! #nomoresleeps #loveyougareth @andreamr19 @tullyt @Gareth_Gates well done in Blackburn. Kate next to me crying. But loving it @tullyt @Gareth_Gates My daughter is loving this tonight thanks so much we have travelled a way to see you in Blackburn. How about unchained melo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 @jennysalsy Missing the Warriors smash Leeds for you tonight @Gareth_Gates but it is worth it! Looks like there is a new set-list for these shows @sldunne2 Keep up the great work... #tooserioustoosoon #tuneeee #loveyougareth @Gareth_Gates @andreamr19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Some great pics being posted on Twitter. Really liking Gareth's new hairstyle @cathrynrawcliff @Gareth_Gates you were fzb tonight pic.twitter.com/zz11e9L3E8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 @cathrynrawcliff @Gareth_Gates sorry you were fab I meant - not fzb. But you were fzb as well!!!! pic.twitter.com/FLwPR54bmB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks for posting these pics and tweets Val there's quite a lot on twitter with the ones of people with him meeting him after,almost can't keep up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thansk for bringing all the tweets and photos over Val. Am loving that second photo. Just loving the hair. Let's hope we get a few reports from people who have gone tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Gareth fantastic at Blackburn the meet and great was superb well done Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorral Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Just writing a quick report,ValR and I decided today to go to Blackburn.Gareth was brilliant tonight,he sang 6 new songs (loved all of them)and lots of others that I've not heard him sing before.It was a completely new song list than we saw him sing in Bingley.He must have sung about 20 songs. I love his new hairstyle,makes him look a lot younger,he wasn't as tanned as he usually is and looked a lot better for it.The theatre was very small but was almost full,the girls were very vocal he loved the reaction of the crowd and they loved him. Gareth was very late at the theatre,he should have been there at 2pm,his dad told us that it had taken them 7 hours to get there. Pete came from London,he was even later.Our journey from home in the opposite direction took us 11/2 hours instead of 25mins.There must have been about 100 people to see G afterwards,we didn't stay to see Gareth but had a nice chat with his dad before heading home.Taken some lovely pics of Gareth will have to upload them another time as I will be out all day tomorrow,hence the quick post tonight. http://s18.photobucket.com/user/dorral/media/blackburn009.jpg.html'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Wow thanks both Cris and Dorral for coming on so late to tell us how tonight went. Oh how absolutely brilliant that Gareth sang 6 new songs and changed his song list. Am looking forward to any photos. Seems the new hairstyle is going down a storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Would upload some photos and videos but not sure how yo do it sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Cris there is a thread here giving step by step instructions which may help http://garethpaulgates.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=8152 Otherwise pm one of the mods and they will be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Dorral have just seen the great photo you have added. It's brill. Thanks. Cris am going off now as it's late but please keep an eye on your message box at the top right hand corner of this page(a red number will appear if you have a message) and we will try to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for posting Chris and Doris, great to see tht Gareth sang some more new songs which we haven't heard before , and that his set was new and different from Bingley, lovely pic of Gareth Doris , I hope you can get your vids up Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thank you Cris and Doris for telling us about the gig last night. Gareth looks fantastic in your pic Doris with his new hairstyle. I think it suits him much better than the other one. Fantastic that Gareth sang so many new songs. Can't wait to hear the. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the new album I hope you will be able to upload your videos Cris. It would be such a treat for those of us who didn't get to hear them last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is a fab photo too Gareth gates!!!!!!!! Omg pic.twitter.com/2qwYeXvgFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 It was a brilliant evening - I loved the new songs and thought the set list was excellent. Can't remember all the songs but the first set started with a couple of of his own songs, first one being Sunshine, then he did a few new ones , Anyone of Us and a couple more new ones, and a couple of his old ones. The second set was more rocky songs, some covers that I haven't heard him sing before, plus Suspicious Minds, Summer of 69, Spirit in the Sky and finally a Queen song. He really encouraged the audience to join in and lots of people were on their feet. - mostly female audience with lots of twentysomethings and a few men. The chap behind me was full of praise for both Gareth and Pete, it was good to hear. It was lovely that Gareth did a Meet and Greet and good to see so many people waiting to see him even though it was nearly 10.30pm - he would probably have taken another hour to meet them all and do the photos! As Doris said it took us a while to get there but well worth it - still smiling today! Oh and the hairstyle is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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