Seventeen-year-old TeenStar winner Luke Friend, from Teignmouth in Devon, has hit the headlines again - this time for opening the tenth series of ITV’s The X Factor with resounding success! The judging panel praised the star, including Sharon Osbourne who has returned from exile, saying “Luke I am crazy about you! You are quite fabulous.” Luke opened the show and was the first to be invited to the live Arena Auditions. He sailed through the Arena Auditions with a standing ovation from all four of the judges and is now on his way to Boot Camp!
On the first and third Sunday of the month we hold live music sessions at the Cafe. Starting at 11.30am until 1.30pm this is becoming a popular time for people to enjoy a late breakfast, brunch and tasty coffee with friends and family. Free entry.
On 3 March, we are delighted to have Luke Friend playing. Luke is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter and musician from Teignmouth. He has performed all over Devon and further afield and recently came second in Star Sensations a competition for young singing talent across the Southwest.
Luke has just finished recording an EP of covers...
Teignmouth lad Luke Friend and Scotland’s Nicholas McDonald will join forces for a one-off gig at Torquay’s Riviera Centre this Saturday 18 January.
This is the first time Luke and Nicholas, who came third and second on The X Factor respectively, will have shared the stage since the show ended in December last year. Since then, these incredibly popular teens have remained great friends and are both relishing the idea of doing a show together for their thousands of fans.
The gig will be a fantastic opportunity for the artists’ fans to see the boys perform together with the...
Devon's X Factor golden boy, Luke Friend performed to a sell out crowd in The Exeter Daily Auditorium at The Exeter Phoenix last night. Nearly 500 of Luke's adoring fans, better known as his Friendies, came along to see him perform with some arriving at the venue as early as 11am.
From start to finish the atmosphere at the show was electric. Already Luke has grown and developed as a musician and as an artist, this was clear to everyone in the crowd.
The night got off to a flying start courtesy of a stunning set from 15 year old Charlotte Ward. She may have been the youngest...
The Exeter Daily is bringing Devon’s Luke Friend home to Exeter on Friday 10 January for an exclusive performance to thank his fans for their support. Luke will be joined onstage by fellow talent show veterans Adam Isaac and Exeter's very own teen sensation Charlotte Ward.
With just one week to go, we’re giving a small number of Luke’s fans the chance to meet him in person on the night. The Exeter Daily is giving away 5 pairs of these special tickets and all you have to do to get your hands on them is answer one simple question:
The Exeter Daily is delighted to announce that we will be hosting "An Audience with Luke Friend" on Friday 10 January 2014 at The Exeter Phoenix.
Luke will be back on home soil once again for an evening dedicated to his fans and those that have supported him throughout his incredible journey. He will be supported by fellow talent show superstars Adam Isaac and up and coming 15-year-old Charlotte Ward.
Tickets are available NOW via: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-audience-with-luke-friend/
It's been an incredibly busy week here at The Exeter Daily and with just one day to go until this weekend's X Factor final, we're asking for one final push from our readers to help us support Devon's superstar Luke Friend.
TED has been out and about all week interacting with the people of Exeter to drum up as much support as possible for young Master Friend. So far, the response from you all has been absolutely incredible. We were in Princesshay on Thursday for late night shoppping and getting your messages for Luke, check out the pictures of some of his most loyal friendies below...
Devon's X Factor hero will return home with mentor Louis Walsh today. They'll be touring the area Luke calls home building up to his hugely anticipated homecoming gig at The Great Hall in Exeter.
17 year old Luke from Teignmouth will perform to a crowd of his most adoring fans tomorrow night, some of whom were waiting outside the Guildhall Shopping Centre from as early as 4am today in the hope they could get their hands on some tickets.
We caught up with Luke briefly this afternoon to find out how he's been getting on.
Devon's X Factor hopeful Luke Friend appears to be currying favour with one of the judge's biggest fans. The 17-year-old tweeted a picture of himself with Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Sharon, before tonight's show (above). But he also revealed he feels vulnerable sending a message to fans which read: "Please don't stop voting! Not safe…" Luke, from Teignmouth, received a mixed reaction from the judges last night when he performed his big band number Moondance by Van Morrison. Sharon gave him 110 for effort but Gary Barlow said he was "disappointed"adding the style didn't suit him. However,...
