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Space Man Sam Ryder shines at Battle of Flowers

Saturday, 10 August 2024 09:10

Sam Ryder has dazzled crowds at the Battle of Flowers as he closed the Grand Day Parade.

He performed his hit 'Space Man', which earned him a second place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest last year. 

He also got everyone singing along to ‘Mountain’, a song he described as being about resilience. 

And he delighted with covers of ‘You can call me Al’ and ‘You’ve got the love’.

The singer took to the stage of Lower Park in front of thousands of people following the first of this year’s Battle parades that saw The Optimists Club take home the Prix D'Honneur with their Moana- themed float.

Grouville won the Prix D'Excellence for its 60s-inspired exhibit.

Earlier, Sam Ryder had taken part in the parade itself, in an open-top Aston Martin.  He stopped along the route to have photos with fans. 

Evidently he was impressed with Battle, telling the crowd:

”The amount of effort that has gone into those floats is mind blowing. Someone needs to make a movie about it.

“The amount of time and dedication that goes into something that just brings joy. So, big up Jersey! “
 

Battlers and spectators have more to look forward to over the weekend, including a Queen tribute band playing tonight (10 August.)

UK Queen will take to the stage after the Moonlight Parade, an island-favourite sparkly event, which kicks off at 8.30pm.

It's hoped three residents from Jersey Cheshire Home will be taking part in their kitted-out wheelchairs. 

READ MORE: Three disabled islanders seek help decorating their wheelchairs for Battle of Flowers

On Sunday (11 August), the fun continues with a performance from former Wet Wet Wet' frontman Marti Pellow.

He'll be supported by an up-and-coming Jersey artist.

READ MORE: Jersey artist to support Marti Pellow at the Battle of Flowers

You can get your tickets on the Battle of Flowers website.

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