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BBC News
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dizzee Rascal makes surprise appearance in Margate
Dizzee Rascal visited Margate on Friday evening despite cancelling an impromptu gathered to see the chart-topping rapper who had urged fans to come to a free beachfront concert that was called off just hours before it was set to begin. "Margate pull up got cancelled! So it was only right I came and said hello," said a video posted on the Sevenoaks-based musician's Instagram. "Everyone lived happy ever after. See you in August at Dreamland," it added. Music promoters Margate Summer Series said Dizzee Rascal had been forced to pull the plug on the concert, the Local Democracy Reporting Service a public statement, it said: "Dizzee Rascal will be rescheduled due to filming taking place in Margate today.A video on Dizzee Rascal's Instagram inviting people to the "rave up" gained thousands of views in just London-born rapper and Mike Skinner of The Streets are set to perform at the Marine Terrace venue on 29 August.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free beachfront concert by Dizzee Rascal cancelled
A free beachfront concert in Kent by chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has been axed just hours before it was set to begin. The Sevenoaks-based musician posted a video on social media encouraging fans to "pull up" to a free concert on the Margate Steps on Friday at 18:00 BST. But music promoters Margate Summer Series said he had been forced to pull the plug on the impromptu event, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. In a public statement, alongside an image labelling the gig postponed, it said: "Dizzee Rascal will be rescheduled due to filming taking place in Margate today. Hold tight, more news coming soon." "Tonight in Margate on the Kings Steps, it's a pull up, don't call it a pop up, I'm coming down there, we're going to have a rave up, yeah?" the artist had said in a video to his more than half a million Instagram followers. The video gained thousands of views in just hours. Dizzee Rascal, real name Dylan Kwabena Mills, was made an MBE for services to music in 2020. In 2003, aged 19, he became the youngest artist to win the Mercury Prize, with his debut album Boy in da Corner. A graphic promoting the event had been shared by Margate Summer Series – the promoters of Dreamland's summer concerts – saying: "Bring your friends, your mum, your dad, even your little sister. Everyone's welcome!" Ward councillor for Margate Central and former mayor of the town Rob Yates said he had emailed Dreamland on seeing the social media posts. "I think it's an irresponsible ticket stunt," he said. The London-born rapper and Mike Skinner of The Streets are set to perform at the Marine Terrace venue on 29 August. Dreamland's operations manager Shane Guy wrote in an email to Yates about the unplanned seafront gig: "This event is not being organised by Dreamland. "We have been in contact with the promoter and management team for Dizzee Rascal with a firm request that it be cancelled immediately and that a statement goes out confirming cancellation to all media and social media channels." Yates said there had been "no liaison" with the council. He added: "It's council land, it's dangerous to hold it right next to the sea, there's no police, medics or planning." It is understood that Thanet District Council and the police are aware. Kent Police have been approached for comment. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Local Democracy Reporting Service
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free beachfront concert by Dizzee Rascal cancelled
A free beachfront concert in Kent by chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has been axed just hours before it was set to begin. The Sevenoaks-based musician posted a video on social media encouraging fans to "pull up" to a free concert on the Margate Steps on Friday at 18:00 BST. But music promoters Margate Summer Series said he had been forced to pull the plug on the impromptu event, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. In a public statement, alongside an image labelling the gig postponed, it said: "Dizzee Rascal will be rescheduled due to filming taking place in Margate today. Hold tight, more news coming soon." "Tonight in Margate on the Kings Steps, it's a pull up, don't call it a pop up, I'm coming down there, we're going to have a rave up, yeah?" the artist had said in a video to his more than half a million Instagram followers. The video gained thousands of views in just hours. Dizzee Rascal, real name Dylan Kwabena Mills, was made an MBE for services to music in 2020. In 2003, aged 19, he became the youngest artist to win the Mercury Prize, with his debut album Boy in da Corner. A graphic promoting the event had been shared by Margate Summer Series – the promoters of Dreamland's summer concerts – saying: "Bring your friends, your mum, your dad, even your little sister. Everyone's welcome!" Ward councillor for Margate Central and former mayor of the town Rob Yates said he had emailed Dreamland on seeing the social media posts. "I think it's an irresponsible ticket stunt," he said. The London-born rapper and Mike Skinner of The Streets are set to perform at the Marine Terrace venue on 29 August. Dreamland's operations manager Shane Guy wrote in an email to Yates about the unplanned seafront gig: "This event is not being organised by Dreamland. "We have been in contact with the promoter and management team for Dizzee Rascal with a firm request that it be cancelled immediately and that a statement goes out confirming cancellation to all media and social media channels." Yates said there had been "no liaison" with the council. He added: "It's council land, it's dangerous to hold it right next to the sea, there's no police, medics or planning." It is understood that Thanet District Council and the police are aware. Kent Police have been approached for comment. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dizzee Rascal's free beachfront concert in Margate cancelled
A free beachfront concert in Kent by chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has been axed just hours before it was set to Sevenoaks-based musician posted a video on social media encouraging fans to "pull up" to a free concert on the Margate Steps on Friday at 18:00 music promoters Margate Summer Series said he had been forced to pull the plug on the impromptu event, according to the Local Democracy Reporting a public statement, alongside an image labelling the gig postponed, it said: "Dizzee Rascal will be rescheduled due to filming taking place in Margate today. Hold tight, more news coming soon." "Tonight in Margate on the Kings Steps, it's a pull up, don't call it a pop up, I'm coming down there, we're going to have a rave up, yeah?" the artist had said in a video to his more than half a million Instagram video gained thousands of views in just hours.A graphic promoting the event had been shared by Margate Summer Series – the promoters of Dreamland's summer concerts – saying: "Bring your friends, your mum, your dad, even your little sister. Everyone's welcome!"Ward councillor for Margate Central and former mayor of the town Rob Yates said he had emailed Dreamland on seeing the social media posts."I think it's an irresponsible ticket stunt," he London-born rapper and Mike Skinner of The Streets are set to perform at the Marine Terrace venue on 29 August. Dreamland's operations manager Shane Guy wrote in an email to Yates about the unplanned seafront gig: "This event is not being organised by Dreamland."We have been in contact with the promoter and management team for Dizzee Rascal with a firm request that it be cancelled immediately and that a statement goes out confirming cancellation to all media and social media channels."Yates said there had been "no liaison" with the added: "It's council land, it's dangerous to hold it right next to the sea, there's no police, medics or planning."It is understood that Thanet District Council and the police are Police have been approached for comment.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge Brit dance act accidentally ‘self-confirms' Glastonbury appearance despite not being announced on official line-up
A HUGE Brit dance act has accidentally 'self-confirmed' their Glastonbury appearance despite them not being announced on the official line-up. As one of electronic music's finest acts of crowd pleasing, festival rocking music he is sure to be a hit with festival goers. 4 4 4 Sub Focus has become one of the most influential figures in electronic music, renowned for his genre-blending soundscapes. And his recent Instagram post reveals that he is set to play Glastonbury this year, despite not being listed on the official line up. The image which is a run down of his Summer tour dates is captioned: " Giving away guest list spots for a few of these shows. "To enter, drop 'summer' in the comments and I'll DM winners soon.*Subject to availability." If you zoom in, you can see Glastonbury TBA scheduled for the 29th June. Sub Focus, 42, real name, Nicolaas Douwma, is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer. In 2005, he had a number one single on the UK Dance Chart with "X-Ray / Scarecrow" which reached number 60 on the UK Singles Chart. Three years later, he hit number one on the UK Dance Chart again with "Timewarp / Join the Dots". And in 2009, he cracked the UK top 40 for the first time with "Rock It / Follow the Light", which reached number 38. It also got him a third UK Dance Chart number one, as well as reaching the B-list of BBC Radio 1's playlist. Fans slam Glastonbury as 'worst one ever' as full lineup announced Sub Focus has also remixed selected works of The Prodigy, Rusko, Dr. Octagon, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal. And in 2023, his third solo album Evolve, won "Best Album" at the Drum and Bass Arena Awards. He has a vast experience of festival gigs having headlined the Radio 1 Dance stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013. He also played Glastonbury before in 2013 with his new live show setup. Sub Focus's Career Highlights Sub Focus is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer - here are some of his career highlights. His breakthrough came in 2005 with the release of X-Ray, a track that quickly became an anthem within the drum and bass community and reached number one in The UK Dance Charts. In 2009, Sub Focus released his self-titled debut album, Sub Focus, featuring standout tracks such as Rock It and Time Warp which gave him his second and third number ones in The UK Dance Charts. His sophomore album, Torus (2013), marked another milestone in his career. Featuring hits like Endorphins (ft. Alex Clare), Turn It Around, and Tidal Wave (ft. Alpines) In 2023, his third solo album Evolve, won "Best Album" at the Drum and Bass Arena Awards He has headlined major festivals, including Glastonbury, Creamfields, Tomorrowland, and Reading & Leeds He has also remixed selected works of The Prodigy, Rusko, Dr. Octagon, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal. Later in the summer of 2013, he went on to play at Dour Festival, Reading & Leeds, Global Gathering, Bestival and Isle of Wight festival among others. With The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young recently confirmed as Pyramid Stage headliners, they will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29. Sir Rod Stewart will play the much-coveted legends slot, while up-and-comers like Lola Young will ensure the younger generation of music fans are well catered for. Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall will be playing the festival for the first time, having just won best Best Pop Act at the Brits. 4
