Rocking the Stadium: Sophie Lloyd's Electrifying Performance at Twickenham Stadium
Sophie Lloyd, a guitar shredder, delivered an electrifying performance at Twickenham Stadium before the Women's Rugby World Cup final. She showcased her guitar-playing skills with a medley that included her original song 'Battleground', Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin' on a Prayer’, and Dick Dale's 'Miserlou'. The performance was witnessed by 82,000 fans at the stadium and millions of viewers worldwide. England's Red Roses emerged victorious in the final, defeating the Canadian Ravens 33-13.
Sophie Lloyd expressed her pride in opening the Women's Rugby World Cup final and being part of such an empowering day for women. She congratulated the players for making history and the Red Roses for winning the cup. Sophie will headline the Thursday night at Planet Rock presents Winter’s End 2026, which will feature other artists like GUN, Orianthi, Tyketto, and more. Following Winter's End, Sophie will also perform at Planet Rock shows in Wolverhampton and Holmfirth.
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