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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic UK band announce SPLIT after 15 years as they release heartfelt update
The band are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before they go their seperate ways they have some big gigs lined up for fans An iconic UK band announced their shock split this week after a 15-year run in the music industry. The post-metal band Svalbard shared the sad news as they released their final tour dates in a heartfelt update to fans. They formed in 2011 comprising of five members; Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley, Matt Francis and Adam Parrish. Their 2015 debut, One Day All This Will End, gained them a reputation for combining post-hardcore, post-metal and black metal with emotionally raw, socially conscious lyrics. Svalbard have supported heavyweights like Enslaved, Alcest and Cult Of Luna, and appeared at festivals including Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Arctangent and 2000 Trees. The band, based between London and Bristol, are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before then they have some big gigs lined up. They're also due to make their debut at Download Festival this summer, with a slot booked for Friday, June 13. They have announced their final UK tour dates and a new song before they are due to officially split. The tour is set to begin in November and will put on a show for fans for one final time alongside Cage Fight and Knife Bride. The group has also teased a series of shows across Europe. On Wednesday, May 28 the band shared a post to Instagram in which they also revealed that they will be embarking on a tour across Japan. The post read: "Ater much reflection, we have decided that 2026 will be the final year of Svalbard. "'Our final UK tour will be in November 2025. Following that, we will be doing a final EU tour, a final Japanese tour and a few more select farewell shows in 2026. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our 15 years as a band. Your support has meant the world to us. "We've shared so many unforgettable moments and we look forward to commemorating our last year as a band with you in 2026". Fellow musician Julian Gage commented: "So sad about this, you guys were the first band to give us a shot as an opener and I have the fondest memories from that tour! thanks for everything legends." A fan wrote: "I hope to see you on the European tour. I wish you much success with your new projects, but my heart breaks a little," another wrote: "I hope you guys will still be making music." A third wrote: "This news sucks but you lot have crushed it for so many years!! Absolute legacy!"
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Trump's Wishes Aside, Censoring Racial History May Prove Difficult
Late last month, when two federal grants to the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana were rescinded, the Trump administration seemed to be following through on its promise to root out what President Trump called 'improper ideology' in cultural institutions focused on Black history. After all, the plantation's mission was to show visitors what life was truly like for the enslaved, contrary to the watered-down Black history that the president seemed to back. Then just as quickly, the grants were restored a few weeks later, the Whitney Plantation's executive director said in an interview. Because the money had already been approved, 'maybe it was an exposure for lawsuits,' the executive director, Ashley Rogers, said, 'but who knows?'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Gibney to Exec Produce Doc About College Culture Wars and Freedom of Speech (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner Alex Gibney has signed on to executive produce 'Speechless,' a feature-length documentary about the culture wars being waged and the threats to freedom of speech on university and college campuses across the United States. Directed by Ric Esther Bienstock ('Enslaved'), the doc will feature interviews with students, faculty, and administrators from a wide range of universities and colleges, including community colleges and the Ivys. 'Speechless' will examine the fiery ideological clashes, stark political divides, and deeply personal battles shaping the future of higher education. Additionally, the current threat to freedom of speech and academic freedom on U.S. college campuses will be covered in the film. To convey the turbulent crossroads facing academia, the doc will include covert recordings inside Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices, a white professor's landmark legal battle against racial discrimination, a conservative takeover of a Florida college, and the dramatic canceling of a Harvard biologist's 20-year career. More from Variety Vietnam War Doc 'Child of Dust,' Produced by 'The Stringer's' Bao Nguyen, Acquired by Rise and Shine Ahead of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) Thessaloniki's Industry Head on 'Embracing' Change, Providing a Safe Harbor for Documentary Filmmakers in Turbulent Times 'We Live Here,' About a Former Soviet Nuclear Test Site, Boarded by Syndicado Ahead of CPH:DOX Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) 'As a society, we stand at a crossroads where the principles of free speech and intellectual inquiry are under siege,' says Gibney. 'This documentary shines a much-needed spotlight on the critical issues facing higher education today and challenges us to confront the consequences of stifling dissenting voices.' On March 4, in a social media post, President Trump threatened to stop federal funding for 'any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests,' and proposed that 'agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came.' 'In these dangerously polarized times, I thought it was essential to investigate the institutions shaping the minds of our future citizens and leaders,' says Bienstock. 'It's easy to mock 'woke' politics and rant about right-wing agendas, but the reality is more nuanced and, from what we've witnessed, way more dramatic. And now, with Trump in the White House and academia in his sights, the future of higher education has never been more precarious.' 'Speechless' is currently in production and is being backed by Toronto-based Good Soup Productions, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Storyville and The Why Foundation. In addition to Gibney, Mette Hoffmann Meyer and Randi Kirshenbaum will serve as executive producers on the film. Producers are Bienstock and Garfield L. Miller ('Percy Vs Goliath'). The documentary does not yet have a release date or U.S. distribution. CBC and BBC Storyville will distribute the doc in Canada and England, respectively. Gibney is currently in production on 'Musk,' about Elon Musk for HBO Documentary Films, and 'Knife,' a tentatively titled documentary inspired by Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,' published in April. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in March 2025
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State CCRR to host hearing on impact of slavery, discrimination
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will hold a public hearing Tuesday in Rochester at the Memorial Art Gallery at 4 p.m. The hearing will provide a platform for the public to share personal testimonies and insights on the enduring harms and impact of slavery and institutional discrimination on the descendants of the Enslaved and African Americans. Those who attend are invited to share their stories and describe how the impact of slavery affected their lives. The hearing will explore the long-term impact of urban renewal policies that resulted in the widespread displacement of Black communities in Rochester and across New York State. Those with NYSCCRR say the demolition of the Clarissa Street neighborhood exemplifies how discriminatory policies erased the Black community and contributed to the loss of generational wealth. They went on to say the construction of the Inner Loop further isolated Black neighborhoods, deepening racial disparities in housing, and economic opportunity. Those who attend will get the opportunity to meet Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the NYSCCRR, who has been charged to work on the statewide initiative. NYSCCRR, established under Senate Bill S1163A, was signed into law in 2023 by Governor Kathy Hochul. 'It is essential community members not only share their experiences, but also put forth recommendations and ideas that will lead to remedies that will right the wrongs of slavery,' Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the NYSCCRR, said. 'At previous hearings, we heard powerful testimonies about who has been harmed and who should receive reparations. Now, we seek todeepen our understanding of the policy solutions and systemic changes necessary to addressthese harms. Conversations with NYS residents are critical in shaping our recommendations toconfront the structural inequities rooted in slavery and systemic discrimination in New York State.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
