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CairoScene
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Rewind Festival Hits Dubai With Iconic 80s & 90s Line-Up in 2026
Rewind, the music festival dedicated to 1980s and 1990s nostalgia, is returning to Bla Bla Dubai on February 7th, 2026, featuring a lineup of major acts from the era's pop and synth scenes. Aug 06, 2025 Rewind Festival will bring classic retro hits to Dubai with its 2026 edition on Saturday, February 7th at Bla Bla Dubai. Known for celebrating 1980s and 1990s pop music, this year's line-up includes English pop group Bananarama, singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw, synth-pop band Heaven 17, and Australian artist Jason Donovan. They'll be joined by English duo Go West, Toyah Willcox, The Real Thing, Cutting Crew, and Disco Inferno. Originally launched in the UK in 2009, Rewind Festival has since expanded to stages across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, before extending its reach to the UAE. The Dubai edition offers a beachfront setting with Ain Dubai in the backdrop. General admission tickets are priced at AED 395, with VIP passes available for AED 675. Tickets can be purchased through Bla Bla Dubai's official website.
Time Out Dubai
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Rewind announces 9 nostalgic acts for 2026 festival: Line-up, venue and tickets
One of Dubai's most popular annual music festivals has announced an epic line-up of nostalgic acts. Rewind will bring nine exciting headliners to Bla Bla Dubai on Saturday February 7 2026 including the legendary Bananarama. Returning for a fourth year, you can expect live performers, several bars and DJs in addition to chart-topping classics from yesteryear. Tickets are on sale now with general admission priced at Dhs395 and VIP tickets at Dhs675 for the all-day outdoor festival. Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Gulf and Ain Dubai, the festival promises to be a fun-filled day of partying. (Credit: Rewind) The Rewind 2026 line-up in full Iconic English pop group Bananarama will headline the whole festival and are best known for hits like Shy Boy, Cruel Summer and Venus. Nik Kershaw, best known for his pop and new wave stylings, gained popularity with songs like Wouldn't It Be Good, The Riddle and I Won't Let the Sun Go Down On Me all hitting the charts in the 80s. Heaven 17 consists of former members of The Human League and found fame in its own right with hits such as (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang and Temptation. Jason Donovan is a multi-talented Aussie actor and singer known both for his role in the soap Neighbours and for his music career. Too Many Broken Hearts and his duet with Kylie Minogue Especially for You ' brought him success. British pop duo Go West are also on the line-up with hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me and King of Wishful Thinking to their name. (Credit: Rewind) American singer-songwriter Tiffany rose to fame in the late 80s with her timeless cover of I Think We're Alone Now and Could've Been both topping the charts across the globe. British soul, funk and disco group The Real Thing are considered the UK's most successful black group of all time. You to Me Are Everything, Can't Get By Without You and Can You Feel The Force all hit the charts in the 1970s. English rock band Cutting Crew gained international fame in the mid-80s with their debut album Broadcast, which included the single (I Just) Died in Your Arms. And tribute band Disco Inferno will perform all the best disco classics to keep the party going. From Dhs395. Sat Feb 7. Bla Bla Dubai, JBR. More news in Dubai Dubai's 4-day work week is ending soon — here's what's changing There are only a few weeks left The next UAE public holiday is in one month Here's what you need to know Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you Say goodbye to coins and notes
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
It's official: One of Britain's most affordable seaside towns is now home to the UK's best ice cream parlours
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE of the best seaside towns in the UK is home to a very popular ice cream parlour. BBC Good Food has found the crème de la crème of ice cream parlours around the country and Harbour Bar in Scarborough was rated very highly. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Harbour Bar is a popular ice cream spot in Scarborough Credit: Alamy 5 The inside is like stepping back in time to the 1950s Credit: Alamy Harbour Bar is found by the seafront on the road leading to the West Pier, and is kitted out with 1950s American-style decor. It has unmissable red lettering, a diner looking bar with red booths and stools. You can pick up tall ice cream sundaes from Bananarama, to Eton Mess, Chocolata and Mandarino. The Harbour Bar is known for its 'Mega Cones' - which are a lot longer than your average ice cream cone. They also serve toasted waffles topped with a range of ice cream and fruit. As for drinks, it has a selection of soda floats and milk shakes. Harbour Bar was established in 1945 and has remained a family-owned business ever since. Another reason as to why it's such a good parlour is that the ice cream isn't bought in, it's churned in a small factory behind the shop. Good Food described the ice cream parlour as being "big and brash, but hugely fun and buzzy." One visitor on Tripadvisor wrote "We heard about this place and absolutely HAD to visit. The place is amazing. It's like a 1950s American ice cream parlour." "We decided on a Knickerbocker glory and the Pear Valentino both were excellent and we loved it. So we can definitely highly recommend this place and you MUST visit it when you come to Scarborough 10/10." Weston Hotel: Scarborough's Coastal Gem 5 There are lots of choices from a banana split to milkshakes Credit: Alamy 5 The parlous is known for it's huge 'Mega Cone' ice creams Credit: Tripadvisor Scarborough was also named one of the best UK seaside towns of 2025. In April, Conde Nasté Traveller declared it to be one of the best in the country, and an essential summer stop for 2025. The town has even been called 'Scarbados' thanks to two very long stretches of sandy beaches called North and South Bay. Scarborough is one of the UK's oldest seaside towns, and it has an ancient castle, spectacular cliffs and Tudor streets. Vincent's Pier is the longest in Scarborough and has a lookout, cafe, and restaurant. It's a great place to visit with affordable cafes like Seastrand which is inside the oldest Funicular railway station. Travel Reporter Helen Wright visited and found you can get a cup of tea and a flapjack for £3.50 - and she discovered the best spots for cheap parking. There's lots still to come for Scarborough, including the possible construction of an outdoor tidal lido at the top of Scarborough South Bay. If approved, the pool would have sand running into it and a sheltered beach and bathing area for children. Here are Sun Travel's favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London. And the cheap UK seaside towns – where a day out for the whole family costs from just £25. Top 20 Ice Cream Parlours in the UK These are Good Food's top 20 ice cream parlours in the UK... Jack's Gelato, Cambridge Gelato Gusto, Brighton Moomaid of Zennor, St Ives Morelli's, Broadstairs Swoon, Cardiff Alandas Gelato, Edinburgh Morelli's, Belfast Caliendo's Gelato, London Darlish, St Albans and Hatfield Ginger's Comfort Emporium, Manchester Joe's Ice cream, Swansea (and other locations) Snugburys, Cheshire Jolly Nice, Gloucestershire Cadwaladers, Cardiff (and other locations) Ruby Violet, London Harbour Bar, Scarborough Gelupo, London Krum Gelato, Chester The Little Ice Cream Shop, Cumbria Romeo & Giulietta, London
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
It's official: Affordable British seaside town has one of the UK's best ice cream parlours
ONE of the best seaside towns in the UK is home to a very popular ice cream parlour. 5 Harbour Bar is a popular ice cream spot in Scarborough Credit: Alamy 5 The inside is like stepping back in time to the 1950s Credit: Alamy Harbour Bar is found by the seafront on the road leading to the West Pier, and is kitted out with 1950s American-style decor. It has unmissable red lettering, a diner looking bar with red booths and stools. You can pick up tall ice cream sundaes from Bananarama, to Eton Mess, Chocolata and Mandarino. The Harbour Bar is known for its 'Mega Cones' - which are a lot longer than your average ice cream cone. Read More on Seaside Towns They also serve toasted waffles topped with a range of ice cream and fruit. As for drinks, it has a selection of soda floats and milk shakes. Harbour Bar was established in 1945 and has remained a family-owned business ever since. Another reason as to why it's such a good parlour is that the ice cream isn't bought in, it's churned in a small factory behind the shop. Good Food described the ice cream parlour as being "big and brash, but hugely fun and buzzy." Most read in Beach holidays One visitor on "We decided on a Knickerbocker glory and the Pear Valentino both were excellent and we loved it. So we can definitely highly recommend this place and you MUST visit it when you come to Scarborough 10/10." Weston Hotel: Scarborough's Coastal Gem 5 There are lots of choices from a banana split to milkshakes Credit: Alamy 5 The parlous is known for it's huge 'Mega Cone' ice creams Credit: Tripadvisor In April, The town has even been called 'Scarbados' thanks to two very long stretches of sandy beaches called North and South Bay. Vincent's Pier is the longest in Scarborough and has a lookout, cafe, and restaurant. It's a great place to visit with affordable cafes like Seastrand which is inside the oldest Travel Reporter Helen Wright visited and found you can get a cup of tea and a flapjack for £3.50 - and she discovered the best spots for cheap parking. There's lots still to come for Scarborough, including the possible construction of an If approved, the pool would have sand running into it and a sheltered beach and bathing area for children. Here are And the cheap UK seaside towns – where a day out for the whole family costs from just £25. Top 20 Ice Cream Parlours in the UK These are Good Food's top 20 ice cream parlours in the UK... Jack's Gelato, Cambridge Gelato Gusto, Brighton Moomaid of Zennor, St Ives Morelli's, Broadstairs Swoon, Cardiff Alandas Gelato, Edinburgh Morelli's, Belfast Caliendo's Gelato, London Darlish, St Albans and Hatfield Ginger's Comfort Emporium, Manchester Joe's Ice cream, Swansea (and other locations) Snugburys, Cheshire Jolly Nice, Gloucestershire Cadwaladers, Cardiff (and other locations) Ruby Violet, London Harbour Bar, Scarborough Gelupo, London Krum Gelato, Chester The Little Ice Cream Shop, Cumbria Romeo & Giulietta, London 5 Scarborough is popular spot for holidaymakers - and has delicious ice creams Credit: Alamy
Daily Record
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Bluebells to make Glastonbury debut after more than 40 years
In the 80s, Bobby Bluebell and other band members, including singer Ken McCluskey and his brother and drummer David McCluskey, graced the covers of teen magazines such as Smash Hits. Scots pop legends The Bluebells are to make their Glastonbury debut more than 40 years after they first shot to fame. In the 80s, Bobby Bluebell and other band members, including singer Ken McCluskey and his brother and drummer David McCluskey, graced the covers of teen magazines such as Smash Hits. They also regularly appeared on Top of the Pops. But it's only now as they hit state pension age they'll finally play the iconic music festival alongside the likes of Neil Young and Alanis Morissette. Bobby, 66, said: 'We are doing Glastonbury and we've never played Glastonbury before. So it's a real shock to be doing it. It's a great festival and a great crowd. It's something that's been on our bucket list. 'I'm 66. This is mental, but Paul McCartney is in his 80s, so there is no end to it. 'I'm way better than I was in 1984 and Ken's a better singer. 'It's our Indian summer and it's great to be back in the spotlight.' The Bluebells became an integral part of the Scottish pop scene in the early 1980s alongside the likes of Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Del Amitri, Texas and Simple Minds. The city was awash with record label A&R men from London seeking the next big thing when Young at Heart charted at No8 in 1984. The song also shot to No1 in 1993 after it featured in a Volkswagen TV ad. Bobby, whose real name is Robert Hodgens, had co-written the hit with his girlfriend, Bananarama's Siobhan Fahey. The couple lived in London and regularly hung out at trendy nightclubs despite Bobby's geeky appearance and lack of fashion sense. Of the relationship, Bobby said: 'When I met Siobhan she was a shy person and I helped her come out of her shell. 'At that time, it was the New Romantic era, but I was walking about in a duffle coat and national health glasses. 'We were good together. We were a showbiz couple. 'The first song we wrote was Young At Heart so we obviously got off to a good start.' He added: 'My biggest introduction to London was when I left home and moved in with Siobhan. 'People like Kevin Rowland and Bananarama and Elvis Costello were all great friends. We'd go out together. 'But Glasgow had a better scene than London. ' The club music scene in Glasgow was as good as anywhere in the world, if not better. 'You couldn't be a wallflower in Glasgow. You'd get trampled on. 'I had gone to clubs when I was 13 or 14 on my own which was quite scary because there was a big gang scene in Glasgow and I looked quite geeky. 'I had to learn to overcome being shy. 'Siobhan and everybody I've met in a band has had to overcome their shyness. 'You've had no choice but to stand up on the stage and project.' Bobby said: 'I spoke to Siobhan last week. We are still great friends. I'd like to work with her again because I think, why are we not doing anything? I'll meet up with her again.' The Bluebells will be performing hit after hit at Glastonbury including Cath and I'm Falling. Also part of today's line-up is Belfast band Kneecap who will perform at 4pm on the West Holt stage. The trio are being welcomed by festival organiser Michael Eavis despite an Prime Minister, Keir Starmer claiming their appearance is 'problematic'. Bobby believes there aren't enough political acts in pop music who are willing to stand up and be counted for what they believe in, if anything. 'I'm not a fan of Kneecap's music but it is a dangerous path people are taking by trying to silence them because it is part of their act,' he said. 'Some rappers sing about the life they live and you have heavy metal bands with bats and blood. 'Kneecap have a point of view that is from their background of being a section of society that were oppressed and rebelling against their government. 'What is happening in Gaza is inexcusable and Kneecap are being pulled up simply for the fact that they are not agreeing with the status quo. 'Imagine that had been the other way around and we were speaking out in favour of innocent people being bombed. 'If you're telling me the most extreme thing in politics is Kneecap you should give up.' Though Kneecap were dropped from the TRNMT line-up, Bobby added: 'Why should the person who runs TRNSMT be the one to judge? What are they so frightened of? 'Is being anti-something enough to get you kicked off. I'd like to see the list of what is allowed and what isn't. 'They are saying the public can't make their own mind and will be brainwashed by it. 'I hate to say it but if you go to Ibrox or Parkhead every week you'll be charging half the population because people are singing songs that are much worse.'
