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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Zara Larsson announces Dublin date in the 3Arena
This comes as Larsson announced the release of her fifth studio album Midnight Sun, set for release on September 26. The Clean Bandit singer said: 'In thinking about this album, I thought, 'What do I want to say? What do I want this to be?'. I really am proud of my Swedish pop heritage, so I wanted to write about a Swedish summer where the sun never goes down. 'And it doesn't matter if it's December: the summer night will be there for you. It's waiting for you, it will come back for you, and you will come back for it.' The album was created over the last year with frequent collaborator MNEK, alongside producer Margo XS and songwriter Helena Gao. The European arena tour will kick off in Munich, Germany on October 28 at Zenith Arena, after which Zara will go on to perform in Dublin's 3Arena on November 7 and Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on the 12, followed by a run of Nordic arenas culminating in a homecoming show at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on November 28. Larsson's run of live shows in support of Midnight Sun officially kicks off with her opening slot on Tate McRae's Miss Possessive Tour across North America, which begins on August 4 in Vancouver, BC, with stops along the way at major arenas like New York's Madison Square Garden culminating in back-to-back shows at The Forum in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27, in line with the album release. The singer has also released her first-ever live dates in Australia and New Zealand for February 2026 supporting American pop rock band OneRepublic. Tickets for the 3Areana will go on sale on Ticketmaster at 10 am June 13 with pricing from €41.20 - €61.85, with an artist presale running at 10am June 11.
ITV News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Birmingham Pride 2025: Who is performing and where is it taking place in the city?
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Birmingham for the city's 2025 Pride, celebrating LGBTQ+ communities. The two-day festival takes place on Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May. Organisers say the event, which is in its 28th year, could attract around 40,000 people over the weekend. In previous years, more than 25,000 people have attended across both days, with 8000 participants in the parade and an estimated 75,000 people watching throughout the city. This year, political parties are banned from participating, due to controversy over the Supreme Court's ruling that excludes trans women from the legal definition of a 'woman'. When and where is the parade? The whole event begins with the parade, which kicks off at noon on Saturday, 24 May, from Centenary Square. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the starting point at 11am. The parade will make its way through the city centre and end in Birmingham's Gay Village, where the main festival activities will be held. The theme this year is 'Love has no limits', and anyone can watch the parade for free. Applications to enter the parade have now closed. What happens after the parade? A street party will take place over Saturday and Sunday in the Gay Village: Hurst Street, Bromsgrove Street, Kent Street and Lower Essex Street. There will be community market stalls and food vendors around the city's LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. At the Smithfield festival site in Digbeth there will be performances on the main stage, dance arena, cabaret stage and community stage. Is it free? The parade is free but the street party in the Gay Village and performances at Smithfield will be ticketed. Children who are 11 and under go free, but will still need to book a ticket for these areas. There is a free community event at Smithfield on Friday (23 May), which will involve speakers, live music and food stalls. Although the event is free, tickets still need to be booked online. Since the first charged-for event in 2015, the Birmingham festival has been awarding grants to LGBTQ+ communities and support organisations, as well as other culture groups and charities. Who is in the line-up for the main stage? Those confirmed to perform on the main stage this year include: Clean Bandit Cascada Bananarama Vengaboys Alexandra Burke Claire Richards The Wanted Una Healy Clementine Douglas Moonchild Sanelly Kitty Scott-Claus Catty Tom Rasmussen Tribute acts will be performing on other stages. Why are political parties banned this year? Organisers have banned political parties from participating in Birmingham Pride in 2025, due to controversy over the Supreme Court's ruling that the legal definition of a 'woman' is based on biological sex, excluding trans women. It joined hands with Brighton, London and Manchester Pride organisers in calling for all political parties to protect trans people. In a statement, Birmingham Pride said: "What is happening here in the UK is not isolated. It is part of a disturbing global trend - from banning of Pride events in Hungary to anti-trans legislation in the United States - where LGBTQ+ rights are being systematically rolled back." It added: "Know that this is not a symbolic gesture. It is a direct call for accountability and a refusal to platform those who have not protected our rights. We demand real commitments and measurable progress." The Prime Minister has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling, saying it brings "clarity" but said his government will "ensure trans people are treated with respect".
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham Pride set to kick off in city with Banarama and Clean Bandit headlining
Birmingham Pride returns to the city this weekend with Clean Bandit and Bananarama headlining the main year, about 75,000 people flocked to the country's second city to celebrate at one of the UK's biggest Pride parade will assemble in Centenary Square at 11:00 BST on Saturday before making its way through the city centre at 12:00 BST and ending in the LGBTQ+ village where the main festival activities will take is one of several Pride events this year to have banned political parties in "unequivocal solidarity" with the transgender community, after the Supreme Court ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act was defined by biological sex. Organisers of Birmingham Pride previously said that Labour, the only party which had been booked to march at the parade, was told it could not do so, while Labour said it would "continue to protect the trans community", adding laws to protect trans people remained. Birmingham Pride entertainment The Birmingham Pride street party will be held in the heart of the Pride Village, centred around Hurst Street, Bromsgrove Street, Kent Street and Lower Essex stars to take to the Birmingham Pride stages have included The Sugarbabes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and year, Clean Bandit is headlining the main stage on Saturday at 22:35 BST, while 80s girl group Bananarama is headlining on Sunday at 22:30 full line-up for the main stage on Saturday is:Birmingham Royal Ballet - 16:00 BSTCatty - 16:45 BSTTom Rasmussen - 17:40 BSTUna Healy - 18:35 BSTClementine Douglas - 19:25 BSTCascada - 20:30 BSTThe Wanted 2.0 - 21:30 BSTClean Bandit - 22:35 BSTThe full line-up for the main stage on Sunday is:Kitty Scott-Claus - 16:20 BSTVicky Jackson - 17:35 BSTMoonchild Sanelly - 18:40 BST Alexandra Burke - 19:25 BSTClaire Richards - 20:20 BSTVengaboys - 21:20 BSTBananarama - 22:30 BSTAs well as the main stage, performers will also take to the dance arena, cabaret stage, and community stage. What roads are closed for the parade? The Birmingham Pride parade on Saturday is free to attend, starting in Centenary Square and finishing in the LGBTQ+ said: "The Birmingham Pride Parade march is one of the most important aspects of the entire festival weekend, enjoyed by tens of thousands of participants, walking, marching or aboard creatively decorated floats, and viewed by in excess of 75,000 spectators lining the streets of Birmingham."There will be rolling road closures through the city centre while the parade takes place, affecting bus and tram following roads will be closed while the parade is held:Broad Street and Centenary SquareCarrs LaneMoor Street. Priory Queensway to St Martins QueenswaySt Martins Tunnel for when Moor Street reopens but Tunnel is closedSmallbrook Queensway. St Martins Tunnel to Hill StreetHurst StreetThe parade will leave Centenary Square, march along New Street, then up High Street before turning onto Carrs Lane, organisers will then follows St Martins Queensway, which becomes Small Brook Queensway, to Hurst Street where it will end near the entrance to the LGBTQ+ Village Street to the slow moving nature of the parade, with plenty of stops and starts, it will take about 45 minutes from start to finish, organisers 06:00 BST on Saturday to 06:00 BST on Monday, Pershore Road will also be closed between Sherlock Street and Upper Dean Street for safe access to the Smithfield Birmingham Pride will be a number of bus diversions in place throughout the day with some bus stops closed and temporary stops in Express West Midlands bus services 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 9, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 16, 17, 23, 24, 35, 45, 47, 50, 60, 61, 63, 80, 82, 87, 97, 126, X1, X2, X8, X10, X21, X22 will be subject to will also be some bus stop changes due to the rolling road closures for the parade. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Win VIP tickets to see Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party and more at Splendour festival
Get the VIP treatment with two weekend tickets and a luxury hotel stay for Splendour festival this July! You'll get to enjoy a luxurious festival experience and see the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and more. What better way to enjoy a festival than with VIP tickets and a luxury hotel stay! Well you're in luck as we're giving away two VIP weekend tickets to this year's Splendour festival. Taking place from July 19 - 20 2025, Splendour is held at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park in Nottingham and features multiple stages of music, comedy, a funfair and more. The impressive music line-up includes Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kate Nash, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and lots more! You can see the full line up at: Both Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs will be celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their era-defining albums. On Saturday, Bloc Party will be performing songs from their debut album Silent Alarm alongside a selection of greatest hits. On Sunday, Kaiser Chiefs will be playing a set celebrating their iconic debut album Employment, including bangers like I Predict A Riot. The prize includes a two night stay at the nearby Orchard Hotel which is just a ten minute walk from the venue! Once at the festival, your VIP wristband will give you entry to Splendour's fully accessible VIP Garden Area. This wristband will give you access to a whole host of luxuries to make your festival experience truly special including garden activities, fast track entry, gourmet food, luxury toilets, a big screen and seating area, a well stocked cash bars (no need to queue for tokens) and a gin garden. If you can't see the entry form, click here. The prize is a Superior double/twin room for 2 guests including breakfast for 2 nights at The Orchard Hotel including complimentary parking. The prize is only valid over Splendour weekend and no cash alternative will be offered. At least one guest will need to be over 18 years over. The competition closes at 23:45 on 8th June. Good luck!
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Win VIP tickets to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party and more at Splendour festival
Get the VIP treatment with two weekend tickets and a luxury hotel stay for Splendour festival this July! You'll get to enjoy a luxurious festival experience and see the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and more. What better way to enjoy a festival than with VIP tickets and a luxury hotel stay! Well you're in luck as we're giving away two VIP weekend tickets to this year's Splendour festival. Taking place from July 19 - 20 2025, Splendour is held at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park in Nottingham and features multiple stages of music, comedy, a funfair and more. The impressive music line-up includes Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kate Nash, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and lots more! You can see the full line up at: Both Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs will be celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their era-defining albums. On Saturday, Bloc Party will be performing songs from their debut album Silent Alarm alongside a selection of greatest hits. On Sunday, Kaiser Chiefs will be playing a set celebrating their iconic debut album Employment, including bangers like I Predict A Riot. The prize includes a two night stay at the nearby Orchard Hotel which is just a ten minute walk from the venue! Once at the festival, your VIP wristband will give you entry to Splendour's fully accessible VIP Garden Area. This wristband will give you access to a whole host of luxuries to make your festival experience truly special including garden activities, fast track entry, gourmet food, luxury toilets, a big screen and seating area, a well stocked cash bars (no need to queue for tokens) and a gin garden. If you can't see the entry form, click here. The prize is a Superior double/twin room for 2 guests including breakfast for 2 nights at The Orchard Hotel including complimentary parking. The prize is only valid over Splendour weekend and no cash alternative will be offered. At least one guest will need to be over 18 years over. The competition closes at 23:45 on 8th June. Good luck!
