A massive 90s chart-topping singer known for ruling the air waves 30 years ago with a number one song still looks virtually the same in 2024. The iconic Whigfield , whose pop-tastic dance tune Saturday Night debuted at number one in 1994, has been the star attraction on the summer festival circuit. And rocking bold pink extensions in her hair, it seems like barely a couple of years have gone by for the 54-year-old Danish singer, songwriter and record producer – real name Sannie Charlotte Carlson – let alone 30.
Whigfield was also the big act for both Glasgow and Newcastle’ s Pride events in July, thanks to the colossal success of her debut single Saturday Night back in the 90s. It saw the unknown come straight in at the top spot in the UK chart, knocking off Wet Wet Wet’s Love Is All Around, which had been at number one for 15 straight weeks. Saturday Night also spawned its own dance routine which was cracked out at school discos and other musical events over the next decade – and beyond, even to today.
Singer Whigfield, who also had other hits with songs including Another Day, Think of You and Close to You, shared her excitement over performing at both events afterwards, declaring on Instagram: ‘What a Saturday!’ ‘Had the best time @glasgows_pride @barrowland_ballroom and @newcastlepride yesterday,’ she added in the caption. ‘Thanks for all the hard work behind the scenes and to the amazing party people who came to make the day special ❤️’ The star .