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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
I'm a top UK cop-turned UFO hunter – here's why Donald Trump is running out of time to ‘come clean' about alien secrets
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump should come clean on UFOs before a "catastrophic event", a former British detective has warned. Gary Heseltine believes the US president should disclose the truth before a sighting causes mass panic. 8 President Donald Trump has teased the release of documents relating to UFOs Credit: Getty 8 Chilling UFO footage allegedly showing a US warship facing off with 'Tic Tac' aircraft in 2023 Credit: Twitter/@JeremyCorbell 8 Former British cop Gary Heseltine now runs a UFO agency Credit: Gary Heseltine Gary, who probed the 7/7 London bombings for the British Transport Police, is now a leading UFO detective, giving lectures around the world. The 65-year-old, who took early retirement in 2013 to launch his own UFO magazine after 24 years in the force, says it's only a matter of time before an incident would go viral over the internet sparking alarm. And he believes the pressure is growing to reveal the truth after several whistleblowers have come forward to give evidence before the US Congress and a new documentary featuring 34 high level military and government officials - including Senator Marco Rubio - has been released. He said: "With the arrival of President Trump for a second term in the White House many people wondered if he would become the 'Disclosure' President. "This was after many others who would go on to become senior officials in the administration had openly and publicly stated their views on the need for transparency on the UAP issue prior to taking office. "People like Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, Kash Patel, the Director of the FBI and John Ratcliffe, the Director of the CIA. "These people have openly advocated UAP transparency but in the first four months of the administration they have said nothing on the issue publicly. Why not?" With wars waging in Ukraine and the Middle East, Gary believes now would be the right time to admit we are being visited by non human intelligence (NHI) to unite the planet. He adds: "While the new President has walked into several major world issues like the Ukraine/Russia conflict and tensions in the Middle-East with the war with Israel/Palestine and further activity in Yemen, Iran, Syria and Lebanon etc., some might argue that it might be an appropriate time to announce Disclosure. "Such a revelation might galvanise nations away from the polarisation we see currently. Area 51 at risk as huge fire creeps closer to base with black smoke filling air sparking wild UFO conspiracy theories "This may sound fanciful but no-one doubts that as and when Disclosure occurs, that it will be the most profound moment in human history. "UAP are the Elephant in the room, no-one is talking about Non Human Intelligence because there hasn't been a Disclosure announcement, yet, we know from fast developing events in the U.S. that it is seemingly just around the corner. "Whether it is this year or next, the reality is that such an announcement is likely to occur soon and when it does and the reality of NHI sinks in, nothing in politics, the military and life in general will ever quite be the same. "We know that the Five Eyes countries (U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand) have been briefed on UAP activity in May 2023 and perhaps several more countries have been too, but the question is to what level are our military and political leaders informed. While the new President has walked into several major world issues like the Ukraine/Russia conflict and tensions in the Middle-East with the war with Israel/Palestine and further activity in Yemen, Iran, Syria and Lebanon etc., some might argue that it might be an appropriate time to announce Disclosure. Such a revelation might galvanise nations away from the polarisation we see currently. Gary Heseltine "It remains a big question, just how much do our political leaders know about the reality of UAP? "I fear that they are vastly under informed and under prepared for an NHI Disclosure world." Gary, of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who edits UFO Truth Magazine, is hopeful about a new documentary called Age Of Disclosure - featuring dozens of top officials including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio - could bring about "a new dawn in mankind's history." The retired cop said: "After giving it much thought I think 2025 could be a crucial year for the Disclosure issue. Trump vows to release new Pentagon UFO videos if he wins after admitting there 'could be life on other planets' By Sayan Bose DONALD Trump vowed last year to reveal exclusive UFO footage if he was elected back to the White House. The Republican presidential candidate said he would push the Pentagon to declassify the alleged UFO sighting videos in a sensational interview. Trump, who went on to trounce Democratic rival Kamla Harris in the presidential elections in November 2024, is known to have a decade-long fascination with aliens and unexplainable sightings. He told popular American podcaster Lex Fridman that he would "surely" make secret footage of alleged UFO sightings public. During the chat, Fridman asked Trump: "Will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available?" To which Trump readily agreed and said: "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that." The Republican leader also claimed he had faced pressure to declassify previous records of alien encounters as he admitted "there could be life on other planets". He added: "People begged me not to do it but I'll be doing that very early on." "Clearly the Trump administration is not going anywhere near the NHI topic at the moment, so when will the issue be broached? It's a good question. "The Federal Secrets Task Force under the stewardship of Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna was given only a six-month mandate to look at the likes of the JFK, RFK assassinations etc, but it was also supposed to look at UFO/UAP/USOs yet, the latter dates to discuss that have been put back until no-one knows. "If things don't develop soon on that front, then the six months mandate may soon expire. What then? "Approximately two months ago a major new UAP documentary film, 'The Age of Disclosure' premiered at a mid-west film festival and it received very favourable reviews in the mainstream media yet, the roll-out of the film nationwide/worldwide did not follow and has been put on hold. "Why? My guess it is all about timing. "I suspect the volatile situations in Europe and the Middle-East have put paid to addressing the UAP issue for the time being. "I think it will be interesting to see when the film is released, and indeed how it is rolled out. "Some people think it may get a national cinema run which would be very interesting if that occurs. "I believe the documentary may hold the key to a 'Disclosure' moment as it is meant to usher in a new dawn in mankind's history. "Senator Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State for the United States is featured in the film and he is seen as third only to the President and the Vice President in terms of his place in the administration. 8 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio features on a new UFO documentary Credit: Reuters 8 FBI Director Kash Patel Credit: AP 8 CIA director John Ratcliffe Credit: AP "His appearance in the film is bound to be a major talking point for the media. "Whilst I have not seen the film the excellent trailer states that 34 key people appear in it, including several current politicians. "In the film trailer, Jay Stratton, the former head of the UAP Task Force states openly that he has seen NHI craft and Non-Human bodies. That in itself is highly noteworthy. He's never said anything like that publicly before. "In recent months two eminent scientists involved in UAP research for decades have finally revealed things in public for the very first time. "Hal Puthoff, arguably the most important scientist ever to work on the UAP issue, said recently on the Joe Rogan podcast, that the U.S. has 10 NHI craft in its possession. "And only in just the last few weeks, Eric Davis, a scientist who has worked with Puthoff for many years said at a UAP Disclosure Fund event in Congress, that there are four different types of NHI, the Greys, Reptilians, Mantids and Nordics! "What has long been suspected has now been confirmed by one of the world's leading scientists on the UAP issue. His public statement is something of a wow moment for me." 'PHOENIX LIGHTS' Back in March 1997, thousands of people, including Hollywood actor Kurt Russell and a former US governor, witnessed the so-called Phoenix Lights. Some people managed to film the lights using camcorders as camera phones were not available. But smartphones are everywhere now and Gary believes another major event could not be easily hushed up or dismissed by the powers that be like they did before. He said: "I think we are truly at a crossroads on the Disclosure issue. "There is a real chance this year that things will come together and the film 'Age of Disclosure' will be used to support an announcement by President Trump of the reality of NHI. "However, if that does not happen this year then the moment we have all hoped for so long may have been lost for who knows how long and the prospect of 'Catastrophic Disclosure', a term coined by Colonel Karl Nell, may be the only way that the NHI story finally breaks into the mainstream world. What were the Phoenix Lights? The Phoenix Lights were a series of widely sighted unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed over Arizona and Nevada on March 13, 1997. Thousands of people reported seeing a V-shaped formation of lights moving silently across the sky, and stationary lights in the Phoenix area. While some believe it was a UFO sighting, the official explanation is that they were flares dropped during military exercises. The lights were observed between 7.30 pm and 10.30pm MST, spanning a distance of about 300 miles, from the Nevada border through Phoenix to Tucson. The Air Force stated the lights were flares dropped during military exercises at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Phoenix. Despite the official explanation, many people believe the lights were a genuine UFO sighting, and the incident has become a significant event in UFO lore. The Phoenix Lights remain a subject of debate and fascination, with many still questioning the official explanation. "Yet 'Catastrophic Disclosure' should be a last resort measure because of the uncertainty such an event may cause. "For decades the forces that have controlled the UAP narrative have risked such an event but were half prepared to combat such a scenario, the risk for panic and alarm is now much higher because of the internet, new technology and the use of social media. "Think about it, everyone carries a smartphone with high quality video cameras and applications that offer immediate 'live streaming'. "I've been saying it for several years that if the 1997 Phoenix Lights event took place now that it would likely cause a 'Catastrophic Disclosure' moment. "Back then the authorities were able to cast doubt on grainy poor quality videos of lights in the sky above the city and they just about managed to 'control' of the media and officials but it was a close shave. "But here is the kicker, I believe that if that same event happened today and was seen by over 50,000 people, and was captured in 4k, 8k video and 'live streamed' within minutes of it occurring the authorities would not have time to contain it. "Such an event would likely go viral across the world on social media in minutes …. and the cat would be out of the bag. "A mile wide craft of unknown origin captured in stark reality over the city of Phoenix and with it 'Catastrophic Disclosure' on an unprepared world. "So this is a choice for our political leaders. I would urge President Trump to inform the world about the reality of NHI soon or risk causing major public panic with a 'Catastrophic Disclosure' event. "The clock is ticking like never before." Do you know more? Email 8 Gary says it's time for the truth Credit: Gary Heseltine
Mint
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance-owned Alok Industries to declare Q1 results 2025 on THIS date
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance-owned Alok Industries announced on Thursday that the company will be declaring its financial results for the quarter ending on June 30, 2025 on Thursday, July 17. Alok Industries share price fell over 2.87 per cent in Thursday's trading session to ₹ 21.35 apiece on NSE. The stock has ascended over 3 per cent in a month and 9.90 per cent in six months In 2020, Reliance Industries, in partnership with JM Financial Asset Reconstruction, acquired Alok Industries via an auction under the insolvency and bankruptcy code, organized by lenders aiming to recover dues. By the end of the March quarter, RIL owned 40 per cent of the company, while JM Financial ARC held a 34.99 per cent stake. In an exchange filing, the company said that the board of directors will meet on Thursday, July 17 to consider and approve June quarter results for FY26. ' We wish to inform you that pursuant to Regulation 29 and other applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 inter-alia, to consider and approve the Standalone and Consolidated Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2025,' the company said in the filing. Founded in 1986 and based in Mumbai, Alok Industries is a fully integrated textile manufacturer with a significant footprint in both cotton and polyester segments. In the cotton segment, the company's operations span the entire value chain—from spinning and weaving to processing, producing finished fabrics, bedsheets, towels, and garments. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Searching for the Ideal 4th of July Movie? Look No Further Than ‘Drop Zone'
Reader, you have been lied to! Film history is littered with unfairly maligned classics, whether critics were too eager to review the making of rather than the finished product, or they suffered from underwhelming ad campaigns or general disinterest. Let's revise our takes on some of these films from wrongheaded to the correct opinion. When director John Badham's skydiving thriller 'Drop Zone' was released by Paramount Pictures in December 1994, the general perception was that it was a ridiculous and disposable programmer. It did OK at the box office (opening at number three behind Barry Levinson's hot-button drama 'Disclosure' and the Tim Allen family hit 'The Santa Clause'), but critics had their knives out for the movie's allegedly indefensible plot holes, and the movie was largely forgotten a few weeks after it opened. More from IndieWire Brad Pitt Says Tom Cruise Dropped Out of 'Ford v. Ferrari' When He Realized He 'Would Not Be Driving That Much' NYC Audiences Will Finally See 'Twin Peaks' Season 3 the Way David Lynch Intended 'Drop Zone,' with its story of a US Marshal (Wesley Snipes) pursuing a gang of skydiving hackers out to infiltrate the DEA computer system on the 4th of July, is ridiculous, but it's not disposable — it's actually one of the great last gasps of practical action filmmaking at the tail end of the form's greatest era. And it's one of the last great movies by Badham, a director who never really got the credit he deserved due to his tendency to gravitate toward the kind of escapist pulp that ages well but is rarely appreciated by the critical intelligentsia in its time. 'Drop Zone' began life as a story by professional skydivers Guy Manos and Tony Griffin — talk show host Merv's son — and got turned into a workable screenplay by Peter Barsocchini, a producer for Tony's dad who would go on to write Disney's 'High School Musical' movies. Action scribe John Bishop ('The Package') was also credited, and rumor has it that a lot of writers of the moment took uncredited passes at the script. In spite of all the cooks in the kitchen, however, 'Drop Zone' has a smooth, classic clarity, and it's perfectly paced to feel swift but never rushed — it's an impeccably calibrated entertainment machine. The movie starts off with a fantastic Badham set piece, in which Snipes and his ill-fated brother and partner (Malcolm Jamal-Warner) transport a prisoner (Michael Jeter) on a plane that's hijacked by psychotic ex-DEA agent Gary Busey and his team of renegade skydivers. Busey and his partners pretend to be terrorists, blow a hole in the plane, and plummet to the earth with Jeter while leaving behind evidence that he's been killed — evidence that placates all the authorities back on the ground, but which Snipes refuses to accept. Determined to avenge his brother, who is killed during the incident, Snipes goes rogue and heads off in pursuit of the evil skyjackers. The hijacking sequence is a clinic in the kind of complex yet straightforward action filmmaking at which Badham excels; it's several minutes of non-stop chaos, yet the director keeps us completely acclimated to the space so that we always know exactly what's happening, where, why, and to whom. The set piece is exhilarating, not exhausting, and the heightened absurdity of it all is part of the fun. By any literal standard the criminals' plan is completely insane, but the insanity is the point; as critic Bilge Ebiri wrote in the liner notes for the Blu-ray decades after the film's release, 'Drop Zone' isn't about suspension of disbelief — it's an embrace and an exaltation of disbelief. What gives the movie its kick is the juxtaposition of a plot in which the characters are governed more by the laws of Looney Tunes cartoons than the known universe and action set pieces more vivid and realistic than anything of their type ever put on screen. Snipes determines that to catch Busey and his team he's going to have to learn how to skydive himself, and he puts together his own makeshift ensemble of mavericks to pursue the bad guys. As most critics at the time of the movie's release pointed out, it's a somewhat bizarre and nonsensical plan, but the logic (or lack thereof) in the plotting is not the point; the point is the generous supply of jaw-dropping skydiving sequences that the plot facilitates. While practical effects and breathtaking stunt work are certainly still with us in the summer of 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,' the sheer abundance of skydiving stunts in 'Drop Zone,' and the way they're spread across the ensemble, remains stunning over 30 years later. Part of what's impressive is the casual quality with which Badham tosses them off; in a 'Mission: Impossible' movie every stunt is an event, and every set piece a showcase for star Tom Cruise's physical mastery, but Badham doesn't linger on his stunts or draw attention to the difficulty of their execution. He simply presents them and moves on, with the confidence of a director who knows there's plenty more where that came from. By the time Badham made 'Drop Zone' he was nearing the end of his feature film career ('Nick of Time' would be the only theatrical release to follow before he returned to where he began, directing episodic TV), and the movie synthesizes all of his strengths and presents them in both their most concentrated form and at their largest scale. In movies like 'Blue Thunder,' 'Stakeout,' 'The Hard Way,' and 'Point of No Return' Badham had proven himself to be a deft stager of cinematic rollercoaster rides (literally, in the case of 'Bird on a Wire'), and 'Drop Zone' distills his skills down to their essence. It's pure action, bodies moving through space and time with just enough emotion and, for lack of a better word, philosophy to give the action weight. That weight is largely the result of Badham's gift for depicting fringe subcultures with a rich sense of anthropological detail — it's the closest his work comes to an auteurist stamp, and the one thing that links movies as disparate as his early realist dramas 'The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings' and 'Saturday Night Fever' with later action and sports movies like 'WarGames' and 'American Flyers.' A movie like 'Saturday Night Fever' is all anthropological study, as Badham burrows into the daily grind and nightly rituals of disco-obsessed Brooklynite Tony Manero (John Travolta). In 'Drop Zone,' Badham manages to dive just as deeply into the subculture he's depicting (in this case, that of skydiving thrill-seekers) without shortchanging any of the genre demands his material places on him — the movie never really slows down, yet somehow finds time for dozens of fascinatingly specific revelations about its characters and the ways they live and work. The sense of documentary reality undoubtedly comes largely from Manos and Griffin's personal experience, as well as from Badham's insistence on fully realizing the specific details on screen. The fun thing about 'Drop Zone' is the way the accuracy of the lifestyle coexists alongside the outrageous premise; when Busey and his team use a 4th of July skydiving exhibition as cover to drop into Washington's DEA headquarters, wearing lit-up suits that make them look like something out of 'Tron,' it couldn't possibly be more implausible, yet in the universe that Badham has established it's both convincing and desirable — we believe it because Badham has made us want to believe it in his creation of such a rich environment in which the lunacy can occur. The visual generosity of 'Drop Zone,' in which the striking images rarely repeat themselves and are hurled at the viewer in abundance, is partly thanks to second unit director D.J. Caruso, who would go on to the top job on films like 'The Salton Sea' and 'Disturbia' but established his action bonafides here by going on well over a hundred helicopter rides to collect skydiving material. This speaks to another one of Badham's strengths, his ability to assemble a top-notch team — in addition to Caruso, key participants in 'Drop Zone' include composer Hans Zimmer, whose combination of orchestral and electronic music works like gangbusters, and director of photography Roy Wagner, whose elegant night exteriors provide some of the most lyrical and beautiful action this side of 'Heat.' That in its moment 'Drop Zone' was seen as run of the mill speaks as much to the different age in studio filmmaking as it does to any perceived failures on the movie's part; as was so often the case in the 1990s, we took 'Drop Zone' for granted because we never thought there would be a shortage of smart, skillfully made escapist entertainments coming from the studios on a regular basis. As of this writing Paramount has released a grand total of two movies theatrically in 2025 — 'Novocaine' and 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.' In the year that 'Drop Zone' came out the studio released 16, and the range included everything from awards favorite 'Forrest Gump' and the Tom Clancy blockbuster 'Clear and Present Danger' to auteurist oddities like William Friedkin's 'Blue Chips' and Barry Levinson's 'Jimmy Hollywood.' Hollywood, we hardly knew ye. Thankfully, one of the unexpected upshots of the studios losing more and more interest in physical media is that boutique DVD and Blu-ray labels have begun to create a new canon, rescuing gems like 'Drop Zone' from obscurity and treating them with the respect they always deserved. Earlier this year Vinegar Syndrome released exquisite special editions of 'Virtuosity' and several other films from the Paramount catalog, and now the specialty label Cinématographe has put out 'Drop Zone' in a 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo package with hours of special features and a booklet containing some welcome critical reappraisals (including Ebiri's). It's essential viewing, and hopefully the first step toward a long overdue reevaluation and reconsideration for 'Drop Zone' and Badham. The 'Drop Zone' special edition 4K UHD release is now available from Cinématographe. Best of IndieWire The Best Lesbian Movies Ever Made, from 'D.E.B.S.' and 'Carol' to 'Bound' and 'Pariah' The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in June, from 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window' to 'Emily the Criminal' All 12 Wes Anderson Movies, Ranked, from 'Bottle Rocket' to 'The Phoenician Scheme'
Irish Independent
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Mumford & Sons play surprise acoustic set in Dublin pub ahead of Malahide gig
The British folk-rock trio had the crowd cheering loudly on Merrion Row as they performed a mix of their beloved classics like Little Lion Man alongside newer tracks from their recently released album Rushmere. The intimate 'pop-up' show caught Thursday night drinkers off guard, offering a rare, personal experience with the band. O'Donoghue's shared several videos capturing the memorable performance on their social media channels, while the band posted a photo outside the pub this morning, writing, 'Nice one @odonoguespub that was fun!' We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Tonight, Mumford & Sons will take the stage at Malahide Castle, performing to an expected crowd of roughly 20,000 for their sold-out gig. The Dublin date is part of their ongoing European and North American tour, following the release of Rushmere in March. O'Donoghue's has become a popular spot for surprise performances, with artists like Disclosure also playing intimate sets there in recent months.
Vancouver Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
The best Vancouver concerts in July: The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Paul Simon and more
The summer festival and concert tour circuit is busy as ever this July. From international superstars to classic rock legends and some of B.C.'s top new talents, the range of genres and venues should make it easy to find something going on to get you out of the sun and into a show. Here are some recommended choices for music fans of all styles: When: July 4-5 Where: Holland Park, Surrey Tickets and info: The EDM event that you can easily access from public transit is only one of the outstanding features of this two-day-long festival. The multistage configuration boasting top Canadian talent such as Kaytranada and international stars such as Tiësto and Disclosure and many others just makes it a dance-a-thon of current beats. When: July 4 Where: Abbotsford Centre Tickets and info: With his new album, In My Blood, due out July 25, fans can expect to hear plenty of new material from grizzled country music veteran Cody Jinks of Fort Worth, Tex., when he rides into town. The new tunes should sound just great alongside his signature Lefty Frizzell covers and more. When: July 5, 7 p.m. Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings St., Vancouver Tickets and info: With four albums to his credit, 23-year-old Vancouver artist Ekkstacy is rocketing up the ranks building on his breakout 2024 self-titled debut with the new album Forever. Blending classic emo sounds and pop hooks inspired by local heroes such as Japandroids, the live show is a highlight. Passion Mango opens. When: July 14 Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, University of B.C. Tickets and info: Japanese metal crew Babymetal may seem like a new act over in North America, but the band has been making its distinct style of Kawaii metal, also called cute metal, for 15 years. Su-Metal (clean vocals) and MoaMetal and MomoMetal (screaming) have developed a pyrotechnic dance-along headbanging presentation that appeals across borders. Ukraine's Jinjer, India's Bloodywood and U.S. crew Black Veil Brides round out this international bill. When: July 15-16, 7 p.m. Where: B.C. Place Tickets and info: Toronto artist The Weeknd has taken his alternative contemporary R&B from critically acclaimed mixtapes that club kids embraced to Super Bowl halftime appearances and global hits such as Blinding Lights to his sixth album Hurry Up Tomorrow that rolled out with a companion film of the same name featuring Wednesday-star Jenny Ortega and Irish star Barry Keoghan. Expect a lavish set and single-laden show from this concept-oriented artist on this tour with opener Playboi Carti. When: July 18 Where: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver Tickets and info: Sold out Outsider hip-hop trio Deltron 3030 includes producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del tha Funky Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala. The trio have collaborated on a number of different projects but gained international attention with the release of its 2000 concept album Deltron 3030. This incredibly rare anniversary performance is one for the books, which is why folks are hoping some more tickets get released the week of the show. When: July 18, 6 p.m. Where: Pacific Coliseum Tickets and info: Indian composer, producer, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist A.R. Rahman is a double Academy Award and Grammy-winner known for his many hit soundtracks for films ranging from Slumdog Millionaire and Danny Boyle's 127 Hours to 2022's Le Musk. He has collaborated with everyone from the London Symphony Orchestra to Mick Jagger, and performed at a White House state dinner for U.S. President Barack Obama in 2009. His performances are known for their high concept lighting, staging and dancing. When: July 22 Where: Rogers Arena Tickets and info: After a four-year break between 2020's Smile and last year's 143, Katy Perry fans were more than ready to see the American chart-topper on a live concert stage once again. While the reception of her seventh album has been somewhat lukewarm, with the lead single Woman's World only reaching No. 65 on the Billboard Global 200, the album still charted in the top 10 in the U.S. and U.K., as well as eight other countries. Opening night of her latest concert tour was described by The Houston Chronicle as being 'two hours of pop, camp and celebration — Cirque du Soleil as sci-fi spectacle. When: July 25-27, 7 p.m. Where: Orpheum Theatre Tickets and info: Touring on his Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms, legendary singer Paul Simon was looking at ending his performing career when he began to lose hearing in his left ear. Working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, the artist arrived at a solution to make live performing possible again. Expect to hear the new record and a selection of classics from across his career in these shows. When: July 29 Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings St., Vancouver Tickets and info: A supergroup comprising bassist Tony Levin , known for his work with everyone from Peter Gabriel and King Crimson to David Bowie and Pink Floyd, fellow King Crimson alumnus Pat Mastellato and German guitarist Markus Reuter. Since forming in 2010, the band has released nine studio and nine live albums featuring guests such as English violinist David Cross and jazz pianist Gary Husband. This is a must-see for progressive rock fans. When: July 31, 8 p.m. Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver Tickets and info: Touring in support of his latest album, Mahashmashana, Father John Misty has honed in on some of the most soulful and orchestral music of his career. Songs such as the Dead Mouse are touching, folky ballads that sound like they strummed right out of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970s. He is joined by Lucinda Williams and Hamilton Leithauser on the tour. sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
