Starting a band and heading away on tour is the dream of many a youngster but only a select few ever get the chance to do it.
One such group is Snow Patrol, one of the most high-profile Irish success stories in the past couple of decades. From their humble beginnings at the University Of Dundee in Scotland to playing some of the largest arenas in the world, Gary Lightbody and the lads are some of the busiest people in the music business.
The group’s 25 years of touring will be the focus of tonight’s edition of BBC Arts NI Presents which will look at how they have coped with life on tour buses, airplanes and hotels and dealing with the pressures of fame and personal ups and downs.
It seems to be a must-watch for any Snow Patrol fan or music fans in general, and you can catch Snow Patrol: 25 Years On The Road from 10.35pm tonight on BBC One.
BBC Northern Ireland goes on the road with Snow Patrol, TONIGHT: BBC One at 10.35pm @snowpatrol @garysnowpatrol @johnnymcdaid @pablosnowpatrol @BBCnireland @ColinMurray #WardPark3 https://t.co/zyLE5ZSWB0
— XS Noize (@xsnoizemusic) April 24, 2019
Or if you prefer…
Documentary: Rachel Nickell: The Untold Story revisits one of the most shocking murders of the 90s. You can see it on Virgin Media One from 10pm.
Sport: It’s Liverpool’s biggest game in three decades and they aren’t even playing. The league leaders will be hoping arch-rivals Manchester United do them a favour when they face second-place Manchester City in arguably the most crucial game of the season. Coverage gets underway on Sky Sports Premier League at 7pm (kick-off at 8pm).
Netflix: If you were a fan of the hilarious Summer Heights High, you’re sure to love Chris Lilley’s latest effort Lunatics which is streaming now.
