Clean Bandit reveal how famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois ended up in the 'Cry Baby' music video
They'll be performing it at Hits Radio Live Manchester
Last updated 28th Oct 2024
Clean Bandit, consisting of Grace Chatto and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson, will be joining Perrie, Jax Jones, Cian Ducrot, Rita Ora, KSI, Teddy Swims and Tom Grennan at our sold out gig Hits Radio Live Manchester. However, if you missed out on Hits Radio Live Manchester, you can still buy tickets for Hits Radio Live Birmingham.
Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena
Following the announcement that Clean Bandit would be joining us in Manchester, Hattie Pearson caught up with Grace to chat about their latest song 'Cry Baby', a collaboration with David Guetta and Anne-Marie, confirming they will be performing the song at our gig.
The music video for 'Cry Baby' takes place on a train, and stars all members of Clean Bandit, along with David Guetta and Anne-Marie, although there is also another well-known face in the video, famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois.
When Hattie asked Grace how they managed to get him to appear in the music video, she explained: "So we just DMed him, because we were trying to work out how to make the outside of the train look."
"We'd built the inside, but then outside we were creating virtually and we wanted it to kind of be realistic with where the dining carriage was sitting in terms of the sleeper carriage, and everything."
Grace continued: "So we DMed him to ask if we could consult with him on how to create it. We had this late night phone call on FaceTime and we got on so well. Because we have trains in pretty much all of our music videos, it's been a running theme. So we had a lot to chat about and then we asked him if he wanted to be in the video and he was like, yeah! So he came and he performed the whistle actually at the start of the track."
We cannot wait to see Grace perform along with the rest of Clean Bandit at Hits Radio Live Manchester. Tickets are now available to buy for both Hits Radio Live Manchester, and Hits Radio Live Birmingham, with the line-up of Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sigala, Joel Corry, Ella Henderson, Tom Walker and Sugababes.
Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena
Who is performing at Hits Radio Live 2024? Here's the full line-up across the two gigs:
Leigh-Anne
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne will be performing at Hits Radio Live Birmingham on the 22nd November. It will be the first time the solo artist has performed in Birmingham AND her first time at Hits Radio Live. Make sure you don't miss out, get your tickets now!
Teddy Swims
The incredible Teddy Swims will be joining us in Manchester on the 23rd November at the Co-op Live Arena. He will be performing some of his hit tracks including the HUGE 'Lose Control'. Don't miss out on his first time performing at the new Co-op Live for Hits Radio Live Manchester!
Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan will be joining us in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November at bp pulse LIVE, and then in Manchester on the 23rd November. Tom Grennan comes to Hits Radio Live, straight off the back of his latest sold out headline show at Gunnersbury Park. He's sure to wow crowds at the Co-op Live Arena, don't miss out!
Joel Corry
You asked for a party, and we delivered. The unbelievable Joel Corry will be bringing the house down at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November. Get your tickets and your dancing shoes now!
Perrie
Perrie will be joining us for her very first Hits Radio Live as a solo artist. She'll be taking to the stage in Manchester at the Co-op Live Arena. She promises to bring the energy to the night, don't miss out!
Olly Alexander
Years & Years front man Olly Alexander will be joining us in Birmingham on the 22nd November. He'll be bringing the party along with the rest of the star-studded line-up at the bp pulse LIVE Arena! Get your tickets now!
Jax Jones
The unbelievable Jax Jones will be joining us at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on the 23rd November. He is known for putting on absolutely incredible shows and we cannot wait for him to return to Hits Radio Live later this year. Get your tickets NOW!
Rita Ora
Pop icon, Rita Ora, will be joining us in Manchester for an unbelievable set of her biggest hits. Want to see the 'Black Widow' and 'Hot Right Now' star? Then what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now...
Tom Walker
The 'Leave a Light On' and 'Just You and I' singer is back at Hits Radio Live this November in Birmingham. Tom Walker is known for his incredible performances and we can't wait to have him on the Hits Radio Live Stage!
Ella Henderson
Ella Henderson will be joining the party at this year's Hits Radio Live in Birmingham. Get your dancing hat on and ready to hear bangers like 'React' 'Ghost' and 'Crazy What Love Can Do'! Don't miss out...
Clean Bandit
Clean Bandit will be coming to Manchester to perform at the Co-op Live Arena on the 23rd November. They'll be back at Hits Radio Live playing some of their huge worldwide hits such as 'Rather Be' and 'Rockabye'. Don't miss out and make sure you get your tickets now!
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot will be joining us at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be wow-ing the crowds with his incredible hits 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'All For You'. You won't want to miss this. Get your tickets now!
KSI
The legend that is KSI will be joining the line-up in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be performing some of his top hits like 'Not Over Yet' and 'Holiday' for you at the Co-op Live Arena! Join us for a huge party... get your tickets now
Sugababes
We heard you and we've got you. Pop icons Sugababes will be joining the line-up in Birmingham for an incredible night of their biggest hits - you know the ones... Don't miss this, get your tickets now!
Sigala
Sigala will be raising the roof at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November! Don't miss out on this incredible party
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