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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Lionesses, Siren and Ozzy Osbourne mural
Hot air balloons are a regular sight over the city in the summer, but when they take off in big groups from the city centre you know the fiesta is just around the football fans have been getting excited about watching the Lionesses take on Spain tonight, and the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail as this is Bristol and its the summer, there is more than one festival on offer, including Siren on the this and good news from around the city, is in our weekly image round-up. Up and away: The countdown has begun to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, with a mass launch from College Green thrilling early commuters on Friday morning. Crowd pleaser: Bloc Party kicked off Siren Bristol in the Lloyds Ampitheatre on Friday night, with Sasha & Digweed playing on Sunday. Apple of our eye: Bristol Cider Week began on Friday night with a cider and cheese event on board the SS Great Britain. Organisers say they want Bristol to be recognised as the world capital of cider. Eat, drink and be merry: Talking of food and drink, Feast on Bristol comes to an end on Sunday after weeks of people trekking up to the Downs for some tasty treats. Anyone who missed out this year should bookmark 23-26 July 2026, those dates were announced by the organisers this week. Legend honoured: A mournful message has been added to the Ozzy Osbourne mural in St Werburgh's after his death this week. Hear them roar: Young footballers at a Bristol City FC summer training school in Brislington this week were showing their support for England's women, who take on Spain in the Euros final later. Winging it: The summer holidays are here and in places like Weston-super-Mare that can mean keeping a close eye on your ice cream or fish and chips due to the appetite of the local gulls. Chilling out: This Feathers McGraw statue, called Frostbite, has proved popular with shoppers at Cabot Circus. The Gromit Unleashed 3 trail continues until 31 August. Shiver our timbers: The Harbour Festival may have ended on Sunday but the Spanish galleon Galeón Andalucía continued to add a touch of pirate style to the harbourside for a couple more days. Bard in Bristol: There's under a week left to see Shakespeare's Henry V being performed by the Insane Root Theatre at Temple Church in the city centre. The show, featuring an all female and non-binary cast, has been running since June. Award winner: Dr Rachel Carr OBE, co-founder of national educational charity IntoUniversity, has been given an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol. She picked up the honour watched by Ann Kennett, a primary school teacher who she said has been an inspiration to her. Going green: YES Bristol has now been launched, a new programme giving young people the chance to spend a year doing paid environmental work at organisations like City to Sea and Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership. In place: Bristol artist Alex Lucas' latest creation 'Once A Pond A Time' has now been unveiled in Quakers Friars in the city centre. Rising stars: Three Fairfield High School pupils - Red, Rubin and Aleem, have been selected for the Bristol Bears Junior Under-15 Academy.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chappell Roan announces pop-up shows, four in Forest Hills. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 'Pink Pony Club' is open for business. Chappell Roan just announced she's taking off on an eight-show, three-city 'Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things' pop-up concert series this fall. To kick off the quick run, the Grammy winner will headline four nights at Queens' Forest Hills Stadium. This quartet of shows are slated to go down Saturday, Sept. 20, Sunday, Sept. 21, Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24. Advertisement After that, the Missouri native hits Kansas City's Liberty Memorial on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. She'll conclude the run with a pair of back-to-back gigs at Pasadena, CA's Brookside Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11. 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album,' the 27-year-old shared via Instagram. 'Also, we are giving $1 per ticket to organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each city,' she added. Advertisement As of now, there's no word on what Roan means by 'the chance to do something special' with these shows. There is a possibility she may debut her forthcoming single 'The Subway,' which was recently teased on her YouTube channel (that was played live at a recent overseas festival date). Or, perhaps, she'll deliver 'The Giver' live in the US for the first time; at the time of publication, she's only performed the jaunty track live in Poland and Spain, according to Set List FM. Prior to the short U.S. run, she'll headline two festivals and a pair solo concerts in Great Britain. Fans Popstars can purchase tickets for all upcoming Chappell Roan shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things' pop-up series will be sometime in early August. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Chappell Roan tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour and festival dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here. Chappell Roan 2025 festival appearances Ahead of the tour, Roan is taking her talents to a pair of UK festivals. Advertisement In case you're planning on attending, here's everything you need to know about both of them. Chappell Roan festival dates Reading Festival Aug. 21-24 at Ritchfield Avenue in Reading, GB Hozier, Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill. Bloc Party, Conan Gray Leeds Festival Aug. 21-24 at Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, GB Hozier, Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill. Bloc Party, Conan Gray Chappell Roan set list The last concert the 'HOT TO GO!' singer performed at was a festival gig in Barcelona on June 7. Although her live show may change quite a bit for her solo headlining dates, here's a look at what she took to the stage back then — including her new singles and an extended cover choice — courtesy of Set List FM. 01.) 'Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl' 02.) 'Femininomenon' 03.) 'After Midnight' 04.) 'Naked in Manhattan' 05.) 'Guilty Pleasure' 06.) 'Casual' 07.) 'The Subway' (Unreleased) 08.) 'HOT TO GO!' 09.) 'Barracuda' (Heart cover) 10.) 'Picture You' 11.) 'Kaleidoscope' 12.) 'The Giver' (Chappell called out some of the audience's ex boyfriends who couldn't get 'the job done') 13.) 'Red Wine Supernova' 14.) 'Coffee' 15.) 'Good Luck, Babe!' 16.) 'My Kink Is Karma' 17.) 'Pink Pony Club' Chappell Roan new music On March 13, Roan released her rousing, country-fried single 'The Giver.' After kicking off with a punchy fiddle solo, the three-minute tune takes off around the 40-second mark when Roan delivers the impassioned pre-chorus 'So, baby/when you get ther job done/you can call me, baby.' The fiery bluegrass bop ramps up from there with show-stopping crescendos, surprising tempo changes, fist-pumping fiddle solos and a humorous call and response. Advertisement To hear for yourself, you can find 'The Giver' here. More recently, she dropped a 30-second preview of 'The Subway' on YouTube. This one is a bit slower than 'The Giver'…as far as we know. Just as the song builds to a thrilling high, it cuts off. We'll be waiting patiently to hear the track in full, hopefully someday soon. Huge artists on tour in 2025 Roan isn't the only pop icon taking her hits to huge venues all over the country these next few months. To make sure you're in the loop, here are just five of our absolute favorites you won't want to miss live in the near future. Advertisement • Lady Gaga • Billie Eilish • Sabrina Carpenter • Tate McRae Advertisement • Dua Lipa Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest pop stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
UPI
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Bloc Party performs 'Banquet' at Tiny Desk concert
July 15 (UPI) -- British rockers Bloc Party performed their hit song "Banquet" during a new episode of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series released Tuesday. The song appears on their debut album, Silent Alarm, which dropped in 2005. Their set list also included "Signs" and "Mercury," which appear on their 2008 album Intimacy, and "Blue," from their 2023 EP, The High Life. Lead vocalist Kele Okereke played guitar alongside Russell Lissack. Harry Deacon and Louise Bartle provided background vocals, with Deacon on bass, keyboard and glockenspiel, and Bartle on drums. "This is a big deal for us, you know," Okereke said between songs. "NPR has introduced me to so much great music."
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bloc Party Goes Back to the Beginning on NPR Tiny Desk
Bloc Party appeared on NPR Tiny Desk for the first time with a career-spanning set that goes back to the very beginning. The U.K. rock band's Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Louise Bartle, and Harry Deacon kicked off the performance with 'Banquet,' a selection from their 2005 debut album Silent Alarm, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. 'Good afternoon, everyone. We're Bloc Party from London, England,' Okereke told the gathered crowd. 'We're very excited to be here today with you for the infamous Tiny D sessions. Let's get into it.' The band followed with 'Signs,' a remnant of 2008's Intimacy. And just in time for Mercury Retrograde to begin later this week, Bloc Party lingered in that album era for a performance of 'Mercury.' More from Rolling Stone See Clipse Go Hard With Six-Song 'Tiny Desk' Concert Wet Leg Bring 'Moisturizer' to NPR Tiny Desk Wiz Khalifa Gets Emotional During NPR Tiny Desk Performance To close out the set, Bloc Party jumped ahead to one of their only recent releases, The High Life EP. The band selected 'Blue' from the four-track project released in 2023. Since then, they've only shared the one-off single 'Flirting Again' and a nostalgic set of B-sides from their 2007 album A Weekend in the City. They plan to release an anniversary edition of Silent Alarm in September. The band's latest full-length LP, Alpha Games, arrived more than three years ago. Bloc Party are currently on the 20 Years of Bloc Party tour. 'Thank you very much. As I was saying earlier, it's a really big deal for us, being here,' Okereke said. 'NPR has introduced me to so much great music. I've done so many great interviews speaking with this system. People all over the world, not just in America, rely on what comes out of this building. So, let's keep it protected and cherished.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Splendour Festival 2025: Rules on alcohol and full list of banned items
Excitement is growing for music fans heading to Nottingham's Splendour Festival this weekend. After last year's absence, the popular event is back with an estimated 30,000 people expected to descend on Wollaton Park on July 19 and 20. This year's line-up sees indie rock band Bloc Party headlining on the Saturday, with Kaiser Chiefs bringing the festival to a close on Sunday night. Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit, Natasha Bedingfield, and Echo & The Bunnymen will also be taking to the stage. As with all major events, there's a list of do's and don'ts. Music lovers cannot crowd surf or mosh. A list of prohibitions warns festival-goers which items cannot be taken into the site. READ MORE: Amazon's best-selling smart TV drops from £350 to £130 for Prime Day READ MORE: 10 brilliant photos capture Torvill and Dean's final performance in Nottingham You are allowed to bring in picnics and sealed non-alcoholic liquids in plastic bottles and cans under a litre in size, as well as empty refillable water bottles. Alcohol, glass and BBQs are not permitted. Small foldable chairs, blankets and pushchairs are allowed within designated areas only. Pop-up tents, gazebos, large umbrellas and any other objects deemed to cause an obstruction are strictly prohibited. Due to the restrictions and size of the site, there's no camping available. Also banned are illegal substances and anything that could be consider an offensive weapon. Refusal to comply will result in prosecution and ejection from the site. No pets are allowed on-site except for special assistance animals and bikes are also banned. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No smoking or alcohol is permitted within the children's area. Unauthorised use of professional photography or recording equipment is prohibited; equipment maybe confiscated if brought onto the site.
