May 6th 2024.
During their recent concert in Glasgow, Take That found themselves in need of a savior. The scheduled performer, Olly Murs, was unable to make it to the venue due to transportation issues. This left the organizers in a bit of a bind, but luckily, a talented bar singer named Daniel Rooney stepped in to save the day.
Daniel, who had been playing in a nearby hotel bar, was approached by Scots TV presenter Ross King and asked to fill in for Olly at the last minute. Without hesitation, Daniel took the stage in front of a crowd of over 14,000 fans – a huge jump from his usual audiences of around 40 in pubs and clubs around Glasgow.
After the concert, Daniel was personally thanked by Take That frontman Gary Barlow before heading back to his life in Cambuslang, a town in the Greater Glasgow area. Meanwhile, Olly had been struggling to make it to Glasgow, despite successfully supporting Take That on the rest of their UK tour. His flight from London was cancelled on the day of the concert.
In an interview with the BBC, Daniel described the past few days as a whirlwind, with his phone constantly ringing and non-stop excitement. He explained that he was used to performing for smaller crowds, so being on the biggest stage in Glasgow was a bit overwhelming. However, with the support and guidance of Gary, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald, Daniel was able to deliver an amazing performance.
Shortly after the concert, Gary took to Instagram to thank Daniel and share a photo of them together, with three heart emojis. Daniel later revealed on Lorraine that he initially thought the whole thing was a prank when he was approached by Ross King at the hotel. But it turned out to be a life-changing opportunity for him.
Days later, Daniel was invited to perform at the Celtic Park football stadium as Celtic took on Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premier League. And it seems like his incredible week is far from over, with his performance going viral on TikTok and garnering over 100,000 views.
Although Daniel had previously performed at the Hydro as a member of Rod Stewart's backing band, this was his first time performing there solo. And the experience was nothing short of exhilarating.
Meanwhile, Olly was able to join Take That for their remaining two nights in Glasgow and will continue to support them for their Manchester dates, which have been relocated from the newly-opened Co-op Live Arena to the AO Arena in the city. The new venue has faced some technical issues in its opening days, resulting in changes to several scheduled concerts.
It's clear that Daniel Rooney's unexpected opportunity to perform with Take That has been a highlight of his career, and he is still coming back down to Earth from the excitement. And who knows what other amazing opportunities may come his way in the future. Have you seen Take That on tour? We'd love to hear about your experience! Share in the comments below.
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