The UK’s 2022 Eurovision Space Man Sam Ryder has been touring Liverpool this week in an all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo. The singer-songwriter has been appearing at iconic Liverpool music venues like the Cavern Club, for a series of warm-up gig ahead of performing his latest single ‘Mountain’ at the Grand Final tonight.
“As a musician and surfer, I have always had a soft spot for van life. We used to camp out in dad’s work van at festivals, and those shows were what inspired me to make my own music,” says Ryder.
“As a musician and surfer, I have always had a soft spot for van life,” says Sam Ryder.
“When I heard that Volkswagen had an all-electric van, inspired by the iconic Bulli camper, I jumped at the chance to drive one. It feels good to do my bit to help make Eurovision more sustainable.”
Volkswagen’s futuristic ID. Buzz Cargo is presented as a sustainable, modern mobility solution, and brings a new level of cool to the van-guard. Fitted with a 77kWh lithium-ion battery and electric motor, the ID. Buzz Cargo delivers an all-electric range of up to 256 miles.
Along with a five-seater people-carrying version named simply the ID. Buzz, the range has won a raft of awards in the UK and across Europe since going on sale last December.
Actor Karen Gillan has been unveiled as The Muse for Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box, gracing the label art for the company’s upcoming 2026 Hedonism release. A fan favourite in blockbuster franchises such as Doctor Who (Amy Pond), Guardians of the Galaxy (Nebula) and Jumanji (Ruby Roundhouse), Gillan has become one of Scotland’s most recognisable international…
Brother’s Bond Bourbon has launched in the UK, bringing its premium four-grain American whiskey portfolio to British shelves for the first time. Founded in 2020, the celebrity-fuelled brand has been making waves Stateside with accessible yet layered bourbon and rye, distinguished by hands-on blending, careful barrel selection, and a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Co-founders Ian…
The Macallan has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky to mark the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever. The release continues the whisky maker’s creative partnership with the Bond franchise, following its James Bond 60th Anniversary bottling in 2022. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Russell Greig, the expression takes inspiration from Bond’s…
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The UK’s 2022 Eurovision Space Man Sam Ryder has been touring Liverpool this week in an all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo. The singer-songwriter has been appearing at iconic Liverpool music venues like the Cavern Club, for a series of warm-up gig ahead of performing his latest single ‘Mountain’ at the Grand Final tonight.
“As a musician and surfer, I have always had a soft spot for van life. We used to camp out in dad’s work van at festivals, and those shows were what inspired me to make my own music,” says Ryder.
“When I heard that Volkswagen had an all-electric van, inspired by the iconic Bulli camper, I jumped at the chance to drive one. It feels good to do my bit to help make Eurovision more sustainable.”
Volkswagen’s futuristic ID. Buzz Cargo is presented as a sustainable, modern mobility solution, and brings a new level of cool to the van-guard. Fitted with a 77kWh lithium-ion battery and electric motor, the ID. Buzz Cargo delivers an all-electric range of up to 256 miles.
Along with a five-seater people-carrying version named simply the ID. Buzz, the range has won a raft of awards in the UK and across Europe since going on sale last December.
Karen Gillan fronts Compass Box Hedonism 2026 limited edition Scotch whisky
Actor Karen Gillan has been unveiled as The Muse for Scotch whiskymaker Compass Box, gracing the label art for the company’s upcoming 2026 Hedonism release. A fan favourite in blockbuster franchises such as Doctor Who (Amy Pond), Guardians of the Galaxy (Nebula) and Jumanji (Ruby Roundhouse), Gillan has become one of Scotland’s most recognisable international…
Celebrity-founded Brother’s Bond Bourbon makes UK debut with starry four-grain whiskey range
Brother’s Bond Bourbon has launched in the UK, bringing its premium four-grain American whiskey portfolio to British shelves for the first time. Founded in 2020, the celebrity-fuelled brand has been making waves Stateside with accessible yet layered bourbon and rye, distinguished by hands-on blending, careful barrel selection, and a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Co-founders Ian…
Licensed to thrill: The Macallan marks Diamonds Are Forever with 55th anniversary Bond whisky
The Macallan has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky to mark the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever. The release continues the whisky maker’s creative partnership with the Bond franchise, following its James Bond 60th Anniversary bottling in 2022. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Russell Greig, the expression takes inspiration from Bond’s…
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