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'The Third Day' by HBO sees Florence Welch in her acting debut
Florence Welch makes her TV acting debut as ‘Veronica’, including an exclusive song.
Florence Welch features in HBO’s new series ‘The Third Day’.
The series takes place over 4 episodes, each titled by a season. Florence appears in her TV acting debut in ‘Autumn’, the third episode.
The series sees a man travel to the island of Osea, on the coast of Essex (England, UK) and discover their ritualistic way of life. In ‘Autumn’, Florence Welch takes on the role of Veronica, a celtic-style chanteuse who greets him, leads him to a ritual spot and sings an untitled hymn written by Florence.
The episode mirrors many biblical moments, from the wiping of the face by Veronica, to crucifiction, to baptism. All in all, it leads to some stunning visuals.
You can watch some key snippets below:
Concept sketch of ‘Veronica’ for The Third Day (1)
Concept sketch of ‘Veronica’ for The Third Day (2)
Florence Welch x Gucci Bloom / Holiday Spectacular
Florence Welch features in the new Gucci Bloom fragrance campaign (gallery and video).
Florence Welch features in the new Gucci Bloom fragrance campaign.
Images and video below.
Gucci Holiday Spectacular
Shine A Light - Florence Welch's birthday gift 2020
“Try to fill us with your hate and we will shine a light.
And the days will become endless and never turn to night”
Since 2007, it has been clear that Florence + the Machine fans have been united with a common cause: for love, hope and bettering the world in which they live. Every day, we are inspired by the solidarity fans show during such testing times.
It is why, for Florence Welch’s 34th birthday, we have collaborated with fans Ariel (@flomachinenews) and Emily (@purefeelingflo) to create a donation page for fans to celebrate and continue to strive for a better world through supporting charities that Florence has also recognised in recent times. They include:
Médecins Sans Frontières - a charity aimed at providing medical care to all those in need of it, transcending borders, political ties and financial ability.
Mermaid UK - a charity which supports and nurtures the needs of transgender and gender-variant children and teens in the UK.
The Bail Project - an organisation which aims to prevent the mass incarceration of often under-represented groups in the US justice system, particularly those in poverty, black and ethnic minority groups, and many more.
This is a tough time financially for a lot of people, so any amount that you are able to donate would go a long way if you are in the position to do so.
UPDATE 28th AUGUST 2020:
We are excited to announce the winners of our raffle!
1st Prize: a signed, limited Gucci edition of ‘Useless Magic’. Danielle Dennis
2nd Prize: Three prints from Theo’s collection (you choose which ones). Natalja Handy
3rd Prize: a special edition burgundy Lungs vinyl (10th anniversary). Drew Romano
LINK AND MORE INFO TO CONTINUE DONATING: https://www.justgiving.com/team/FlorenceWelchBdayGift2020
The Big FATM Quiz 2020
Join us on Sunday 17th May 2020 for our first-ever Big FATM Quiz 2020! Click the link above for details.
After 12 years of iconic quotes, unforgettable memories, eccentric photo-shoots and a shed-load of hit songs, the time has finally come to show off your Florence + the Machine knowledge in true lock-down fashion.
Join us on 17th May 2020 (this coming Sunday) for The Big FATM Quiz 2020! The quiz will include 5 rounds, lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours in total, and will include multiple choice questions, “fill in the gaps”, true/false questions, and wouldn’t be complete without a picture and music round!
Where: Zoom (a popular, secure video calling app).
When: 17th May 2020 at 19:30pm BST (UK time).
How can I get involved: Simply register your interest before midnight (00:00 BST) on Saturday 16th May 2020 by filling in this form.
We will be running the quiz in groups of 4. Ideally, we’d love you all to make a group of 4 yourselves and choose an imaginative team-name. Otherwise, we’ll allocate you to teams on the night, or you can choose us to allocate you too. Note, we will also accept teams of less than 4 and you can ask to play by yourself.
Feel free to leave questions below, or find us on social media.
See you on Sunday for some Florence + the Machine-related quizzing fun!
WINNERS
Anne Hegerty's Angels + Squirrels Yeah!
Excellent Potatoes
Flownery
BEST NAME
Quisa Machine
For those that missed out on the quizzes, you can do them all here and see the answers!
https://bit.ly/fatmpics
https://bit.ly/fatmmusic
https://bit.ly/fatmquotes
https://bit.ly/fatmtf
https://bit.ly/fatmmcq
'Useless Magic' re-release with additional chapters
USELESS MAGIC: LYRICS, POETRY AND SERMONS, the re-release of Florence Welch’s critically-acclaimed ‘Useless Magic’ is due for re-release with an additional chapter of sermons and artwork on 30th July 2020.
Two years after the release of her highly-acclaimed book of poetry and lyrics, Penguin Publishing has announced the re-release of Florence Welch’s ‘Useless Magic’. The new edition will feature more never-seen-before artwork, as well as an additional chapter of 'sermons’.
The book titled USELESS MAGIC: LYRICS, POETRY AND SERMONS is expected to be published on 30th July 2020, by Penguin.
Light of Love - Florence + the Machine's new track to support intensive care units
Florence + the Machine have announced the release of a new track, ‘Light of Love’, where all earnings will be donated to the Intensive Care Society.
Florence + the Machine have announced the release of a new track, ‘Light of Love’, where all earnings will be donated to the Intensive Care Society.
The song originally began as a demo written for Florence + the Machine’s 4th album ‘High As Hope’, but didn’t make the final cut. It originally appeared in written form in Florence Welch’s book of poems and songs ‘Useless Magic’ in 2019.
The beautiful track features the band’s iconic orchestral sounds, a child choir, and a grand musical swell. It is out on all popular platforms at midnight on 17th April 2020.
Sorbet Magazine photoshoot - Full gallery
The full gallery of Florence Welch’s Sorbet Magazine photoshoot, by Rhys Frampton.
Check out the photos below from Florence Welch’s collaboration with photographer Rhys Frampton, for Sorbet Magazine:
Florence + the Machine nominated for Global Award 2020
Although Florence + the Machine are officially on a hiatus, recognition of the band’s stellar decade continue to roll in, having been nominated for the prestigious ‘Global Award 2020’ (sponsored by Very), for ‘Best Indie Act’.
Although Florence + the Machine are officially on a hiatus, whilst the members relax and explore other projects, recognition of the band’s stellar decade continue to roll in. Four days into the new year, the band have been nominated for the prestigious ‘Global Award 2020’ (sponsored by Very), for ‘Best Indie Act’.
Florence + the Machine are up against the likes of Foals, Two Door Cinema Club, Stereophonics and Sam Fender. The winner is down to public vote (and now open, so you can vote 5 times per email address entered).
The event will take place at the London Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on March 5th 2020.
Florence Welch attends the Evening Standard Theatre Awards
Florence Welch attends the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2019 in London. Check out the photo gallery from the night here.
Florence Welch graced the red carpet yesterday 24th November 2019 at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in London’s Coliseum. She wore a stunning mustard-yellow Gucci dress complete with a shell clutch-bag. Check out the images from the night below.
This appearance is particularly noteworthy, as it adds to the already strong evidence base that Florence is in the process of writing a musical - one of her career-long ambitions. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with, if this materialises.
Florence Welch x Tom Beard at the National Portrait Gallery
Florence Welch will be in conversation with Tom Beard at London's National Portrait Gallery on the 6th Dec 2019. This is for the 'Pre-Raphaelite Sisters' exhibition which is running from 17th Oct to 26 Jan 2020.
Florence Welch will be in conversation with Tom Beard at London's National Portrait Gallery on the 6th Dec 2019. This is for the 'Pre-Raphaelite Sisters' exhibition which is running from 17th Oct to 26 Jan 2020.
Tom Beard’s photo from the Ceremonials album shoot actually hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, in room 29!
Ceremonials. Florence Welch, by Tom Beard
You can buy tickets now by visiting this link.