MUSIC fans were ‘Together Forever’ with Rick Astley as he headlined the latest TK Maxx presents Depor Live at Cardiff Castle summer show.
One of the country’s most beloved pop stars, Rick performed in the shadow of the Welsh capital’s iconic castle with special guests Lightning Seeds for a feel-food Wednesday night of hits.
Opening his set with Never Gonna Stop from 2023 album Are We There Yet, followed swiftly by 1980s’ fan favourite Together Forever, Rick Astley went on to have the crowd singing and dancing through his 36-year career alongside covers from the likes of Sam Fender and AC/DC, with Seventeen Going Under and Highway To Hell – which gave the singing star chance to show off his drum skills.
And he was unashamed in making fans wait for the biggest hit of the night, the era-defining smash Never Gonna Give You Up bringing smiles to the faces of young and old alike.
Opening the night were special guests Lightning Seeds, setting the tone for singalong anthems with their hits Life of Riley, Lucky You and Change.
Next up at Cardiff Castle is IDLES on Friday. They are followed next week by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Madness and two sold-out consecutive shows from Catfish and the Bottlemen. Tom Grennan will close the summer with a sold out show on July 26.
