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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Music fans will flock to family-friendly Eden Festival this weekend
This year's headliners are London two-piece Bob Vylan and a cornerstone of Detroit Hip-Hop, legendary rappers Slum Village. One of Scotland's most popular family-friendly music events, the Eden Festival, will get under way at Raehills Meadows, Johnstonebridge, on Friday. Running through to Sunday, the festival has more than 250 acts across 10 stages, and this year's headliners are London two-piece Bob Vylan and a cornerstone of Detroit Hip-Hop, legendary rappers Slum Village. Retaining its capacity of 4,499 party-goers, there will be more than 250 acts performing, covering all musical bases. Eden Festival director Hannah Gould, said: 'The Eden Crew are so excited to welcome everyone back to the garden for the next chapter in the best story around. 'Come lose yourself in the wonder of our stunning festival, set in the luscious south of Scotland. 'Music, arts, workshops and the best pub in the world. So gather up your troops and we will see you in that shiny field, Edenites old and new.' Fusing Grime, the rush of punk, alt-rap and rock with big spiky tunes, Bob Vylan are expected to be hit with Eden crowds. Humble As The Sun, their third album which was released last year, earned much acclaim with a NME declaring it as 'electrifying, experimental and empowering'. Eden is also expected to be swaying to some big beats and bigger rhymes well into the night when Slum Village take to the main stage. They've won fans by staying true to their ground-breaking ethos of collaboration and innovation, producing ground-breaking albums such as Trinity, F.U.N and Villa Manifesto. Neil Barnes as dance music master, Leftfield, will be in the garden to give an iconic DJ set. Edenits can also expect to see: Orchestra Baobab; Beluga Lagoon; Talisk; Fabio & Grooverider; Mungo's Hi Fi ft; Eva Lazarus; The Bluebells; and Tom McGuire &The Brassholes. Also hitting the stages will be The Joy Hotel; Face The West; Dlù; Samba Sene and Diwan; Cathal Murphy; Shoot Your Shot Takeover ft; Cormac; Angel D'lite; Bonzai Bonner; Anna Gram and Daniel Hive; Rumble In The Jungle Takeover ft; Dillinja; Harriet Jaxxon; Bish; Jinx In Dub; Refracta; Katalyst; Capitol 1212; Higher Meditation ft. Nia Songbird; Laura Jane Wilkie. And joining them will be: Mickey 9s; Pippa Blundell; Jarad Rowan; Samson Sounds; Calum Jones; Eyve; Curiosity Shop; Agbeko; Dàna; Charla Green; The Great Pleasure; The Cumbiatones; Mellow Party; Gaia; The Girobabies; Maz & The Phantasms; Motopia; Desiato DJ's; Strawberry Jam SoundSystem; Double Down Disco ft and Chris Astrojazz. There will also be family activities and workshops, talks, comedy, a kids field and all the usual Eden attractions.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iggy Pop, 78, goes shirtless for London gig as The Passenger singer belts out hit tracks to a packed crowd in tribute of his long-lasting career
Iggy Pop went shirtless for his London gig as the hit American singer performed his classic hits to a packed crowd. The vocalist, 78, is no stranger to stripping off during his shows and he did exactly that at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday night. Iggy, whose real name is James Osterberg Jr, performed at the iconic venue in a tribute to his long-lasting music career. During the set, he was snapped with his bare chest out, opting to wear just black chinos with a black belt. The hitmaker's impressive slim figure was on show for all to see as he animatedly dominated the stage with a band supporting him from behind. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. His minimal look was completed with a pair of black boots as Iggy's distinctive blond hair flowed straight to his shoulders. Fans were treated to hit songs such as The Passenger and Lust for Life during the show, as well as new material from his latest album Every Loser. Joe & The S**boys, who are self-described 'bisexual vegans', supported Iggy and opened the show, with punk duo Bob Vylan also performing. Iggy appeared to be in good spirits - a far cry from a previous gig - which saw the singer swear at his audience. The foul-mouthed exchange took place in Venoge Festival in Penthaz, Switzerland back in 2023. As the spotlight lit up the stage, Iggy could be seen lifting his middle fingers on each hand to the audience. In 2020, Iggy received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys for his impressive career, which spans decades. However, he previously revealed how he was reluctant to accept the honour at first and said he 'hated' the Recording Academy as they tried to make contact with him. Fans were treated to hit songs such as The Passenger and Lust for Life during the show, as well as new material from his latest album Every Loser. Speaking to music outlet Classic Rock, he explained: 'The Grammys kept wanting to talk to me on the phone. 'I kept telling my manager, "I don't want to talk to them. I hate those people. They want me to be an exhibit in their museum or something.''' He continued: 'Then when I finally spoke to the lady from the Grammys a couple of months later she said: "We're giving you the Lifetime Achievement. Without you, there's no Lil Nas X and there's no Billie Eilish." 'According to her, "You're a direct link to the artists that are at the top of our awards list this year." So that's what one person had to say, and I'll take that for what it's worth.' While Pop had previously been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Stooges in 2010, he said the Grammys were 'a tougher can of tuna to pry open.' He added, 'I suppose I kind of feel as if the Academy and I met halfway, something like that. It's sort of like a problem has been eliminated, put it that way … these things have been happening in my career for the last 10 years or so. At first it was almost grim. 'Like, "Okay, I got there, I got that. It doesn't make Raw Power any better or any worse." But after a while I came to appreciate that every person has a point of view. It took me a long time to appreciate that a lot of people have points of view that are nothing like mine whatsoever, but I need to respect them. Whereas when I was 25, it was like, "Agree with me or death."'
Los Angeles Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rap group Kneecap claims pro-Palestine messages were cut from its Coachella set
The outspoken Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap is well-known for scathing criticism of Israel's attacks on Gaza during its live sets. But the band says a few pointed moments from its two Coachella sets were cut from the fest's official livestream, and wonders if its messaging played a role. The band's performance at the fest's second weekend featured projections of text reading 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is being enabled by the U.S. government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes. F— Israel Free Palestine.' The band said on social media that those messages were supposed to have appeared during their Weekend 1 set as well, but 'our messaging on the US-backed genocide in Gaza somehow never appeared on screens either.' Representatives for Goldenvoice, the fest's promoter, did not immediately return a request for comment. During its first weekend set, the band reportedly led a boisterous chant celebrating the 2013 death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, which they said was cut from the livestream as well. No sets from Coachella's Sonora Tent — the indoor venue reserved for the punk-inspired acts that made Goldenvoice's early reputation — were filmed for the livestream during the second weekend. There, the group reportedly said onstage that 'the Irish are not so longer persecuted under the Brits, but we were never bombed under the f— skies with nowhere to go.' 'Some uncensored messaging to Coachella,' the band wrote after its Weekend 2 set, posting images of its projections. Kneecap was far from alone in criticizing Israel's attacks on Gaza during Coachella. Headliners Green Day altered the lyrics of 'Jesus of Suburbia' to sing, 'Runnin' away from pain, like the kids from Palestine.' Other acts like Blonde Redhead and Bob Vylan displayed Palestinian flags during their sets. Music manager and executive Scooter Braun, who organized a museum exhibition on the Nova festival massacre in Israel, said on Instagram that Coachella founder Paul Tollett 'is a good man and has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of survivors of the Nova Music Festival.'
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Coachella 2025 performers show solidarity with Palestine through onstage messages and political statements
At Coachella 2025, artists used the global spotlight to voice solidarity with Palestinians, weaving political statements into their performances across both weekends. With sets livestreamed on YouTube, acts including Green Day, Kneecap, Blonde Redhead, Amyl and the Sniffers, Clairo, Thee Sacred Souls, Bob Vylan, and Darkside took the opportunity to speak on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and other global struggles. Some uncensored messaging to Coachella 🤝🇵🇸 — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) April 19, 2025 Irish rap group Kneecap said their April 18 visuals condemning U.S.-backed actions in Gaza were censored on the Sonora Stage. Twitch streamer Hasan Piker streamed their performance uncensored, broadcasting the original message, which criticized Israeli policies and U.S. support. During the same show, the audience chanted 'Free Palestine,' with Kneecap tweeting that 'young people of America don't support genocide.' Green Day altered lyrics in 'Jesus of Suburbia' to reference the deaths of children in Gaza, while Blonde Redhead ended their set by waving a Palestinian flag and playing a recording of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, reportedly detained by ICE after pro-Palestinian protests. Clairo was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, who praised her activism and condemned the war in Gaza. Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers offered solidarity not only with Palestinians but also with the queer and trans communities, immigrants, and Ukrainians. Thee Sacred Souls' Josh Lane spoke of shared humanity, saying, 'If I deserve freedom, so do you… so do the Palestinians, so do the Congolese, so do the Sudanese.' Bob Vylan expressed firm support with the statement, 'Palestinians have always mattered,' during his Sonora Stage set. Darkside's Nicolas Jaar closed with a powerful speech connecting the violence in Gaza to historical injustices and private immigration detention in the U.S.
