X Factor's Wagner 'can't wait' for Derry gig

By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jan 2018, 10:59 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2018, 12:02 BST
Wagner is coming to town.Wagner is coming to town.
Wagner is coming to town.

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Former X Factor star Wagner is set to perform in Derry next week.

Wagner will be in the city on Wednesday February 7 to perform at Sugar at their new weekly party ‘Robodisco’.

And ahead of the occassion, Wagner has recorded a special video of him singing ‘I Wish I Was Back Home in Derry’ which he has shared on his Facebook page, stating:

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“I can’t wait to come and perform at Robodisco at Sugar Niteclub, Derry, on Wednesday 7th February!”

The 61-year-old Series Seven contestant from the ITV reality TV show has become a cult figure since his appearance.

The Brazilian crooner was selected as Louis Walsh’s wild card, and his on-stage performances quickly became the stuff of X Factor legend.

His rendition of Ricky Martin’s ‘She Bangs’ made the headlines, while he also sent the audience into a spin when he took on Radiohead’s Creep and Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love.

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A former martial arts instructor and PE teacher from Dudley, Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho was eliminated in the quarter finals of the show, finishing in sixth place.

Fans of Wagner can pay at door to see him for £5 before 11pm or £7 after.

To see Wagner’s message about his concert in Derry go to: www.facebook.com/wagnercarrilho/videos/1978614765500286/?hc_ref=ARS9CnTpCEB-ARniDtGEjsfBK_31zVuaPjL6EWfsUI2TXqzU621OO8jP9vLT2LQDY-E&fref=nf

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