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The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popular summer festival returns to the UK with huge live music acts and free unlimited ice cream
FAMOUS ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's will be relaunching their summer festival in London this summer. Located at Chiswick House and Gardens, the festival will take place on July 26 from 12-10pm. 6 6 There will be a line-up of live music from this summer's artists, as well as cabaret and unlimited ice cream. Fleur East will be performing on the main stage, alongside Afriquoi, Layyah, Jake Isaac, Olive Jones, Nate James, Girls Of The Internet and Raz & Afla. Over on the Cabaret Stage, there will be performances by Toya Delazy, Bombay Mami, The Black Cat Cabaret, Vibe Village, Dope Saint Jude, Michael Sebastian, Laura Roy, Magnetic Skies and Jono McCleery. Visitors will also be able to take part in craft workshops such as kite making, language workshops and community centred exercises. There will also be the chance to create smores on an open campfire in The S'moreground for a taste of the iconic American treat that inspired the brand's newest Sundae flavours, Marshmallow & S'more and Oat of this Swirled. According to the festival's website, they will be "pint slicing our Sundaes flavours, and also be scooping a range of our classic flavours from our iconic scoop-mobile and serving mini cup flavours from our ice cream trikes". Fans will get to choose between many flavours including Cookie Dough, Cherry Garcia and the new non-dairy flavour Bohemian Raspberry. Whilst guests can have as much ice cream as they like, they will have to get it one scoop at a time. However, there are multiple 'scoop stations' around the site. Tickets cost between £15 and £20 and the festival is for over 18s only. The pint-sized Glastonbury with healing area and kid's zone In addition, all proceeds from ticket sales will support charity partners advocating for refugee rights. Ben & Jerry's have a number of ice cream parlours across the UK, including in London, Cornwall and Manchester. The serve a variety of flavours including Phish Food, Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter Cup. There is also a little-known Italian town dubbed the 'city of ice cream' which has a sandy beach and £15 UK flights. Plus, the UK beach with 'more ice cream shops than anywhere else' – and a fair that costs just £2 for all rides. 6 6 6
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular summer festival returns to the UK with huge live music acts and free unlimited ice cream
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FAMOUS ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's will be relaunching their summer festival in London this summer. Located at Chiswick House and Gardens, the festival will take place on July 26 from 12-10pm. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The line up includes music and other activities Credit: Alamy 6 The festival takes place for just one day Credit: Alamy 6 Guests will be able to have unlimited ice cream Credit: Ben & Jerry's There will be a line-up of live music from this summer's artists, as well as cabaret and unlimited ice cream. Fleur East will be performing on the main stage, alongside Afriquoi, Layyah, Jake Isaac, Olive Jones, Nate James, Girls Of The Internet and Raz & Afla. Over on the Cabaret Stage, there will be performances by Toya Delazy, Bombay Mami, The Black Cat Cabaret, Vibe Village, Dope Saint Jude, Michael Sebastian, Laura Roy, Magnetic Skies and Jono McCleery. Visitors will also be able to take part in craft workshops such as kite making, language workshops and community centred exercises. There will also be the chance to create smores on an open campfire in The S'moreground for a taste of the iconic American treat that inspired the brand's newest Sundae flavours, Marshmallow & S'more and Oat of this Swirled. According to the festival's website, they will be "pint slicing our Sundaes flavours, and also be scooping a range of our classic flavours from our iconic scoop-mobile and serving mini cup flavours from our ice cream trikes". Fans will get to choose between many flavours including Cookie Dough, Cherry Garcia and the new non-dairy flavour Bohemian Raspberry. Whilst guests can have as much ice cream as they like, they will have to get it one scoop at a time. However, there are multiple 'scoop stations' around the site. Tickets cost between £15 and £20 and the festival is for over 18s only. The pint-sized Glastonbury with healing area and kid's zone In addition, all proceeds from ticket sales will support charity partners advocating for refugee rights. Ben & Jerry's have a number of ice cream parlours across the UK, including in London, Cornwall and Manchester. The serve a variety of flavours including Phish Food, Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter Cup. There is also a little-known Italian town dubbed the 'city of ice cream' which has a sandy beach and £15 UK flights. Plus, the UK beach with 'more ice cream shops than anywhere else' – and a fair that costs just £2 for all rides. 6 Visitors can try classic and more creative flavours of Ben & Jerry's Credit: Alamy 6 All proceeds from ticket sales will support charity partners Credit: Getty
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch the heartbreaking moment radio stars announce their show has been cancelled after 20 years in emotional goodbye
TWO radio show hosts were left heartbroken as they confirmed their breakfast show had been axed by radio bosses after 20 years on air. Show hosts John Dalziel, known as JD, and Roisin McCourt confirmed the news live on air to their dedicated listeners. 4 4 The pair's breakfast show on Hits Radio West Midlands has been pulled as part of a nationwide restructure. Instead of localised breakfast output, all Hits Radio branded stations will have one central programme hosted by Fleur East and Big Brother host Will Best. In the on-air moment, JD was left struggling to find the words as he began the announcement that they had been given the boot. He said: "After 20 years of broadcasting round here, our show, it is coming to an end. "We just wanna thank you because we've loved being part of your morning routine and can't thank you enough for letting us into your lives." Roisin then added: "From my point of view, I think I've had three children - they're 13, nine and five - and I've been here waking you up every morning but now I'm going to be at home waking them up!" JD then became emotional as his voice appeared to crack as he recounted the various changes the duo had gone through during their time at Hits Radio including various romantic partners, difficult days and children. They then confirmed that June 6 would be their final show on air before the breakfast programme is pulled for good. JD then paid tribute to his co-star as he thanked her and called her the "beating heart" of the show. He then added on the verge of tears: "It's been an absolute pleasure and I never knew I'd last this long in this industry. "Thank you so much." Breakfast shows across the country have been axed in favour of one regional output across the Hits network. Responding to the emotional moment, shared to the station's X account, one fan said: "You have a proud legacy and your next chapter will be even more awesome! Well done!" As another added: "Very sad to see this. I take it they want to cull local radio and save costs." A third then wrote: "Absolutely gutted. Mornings just won't be the same again. "Thanks guys for the many laughs along the way. Good luck with whatever next xxx." As a fourth supportively said to JD: "No one can take away the person you are. Your fans support you." 4
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Tina Turner musical to close in London's West End after seven years
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, which will see TV presenter Fleur East and theatre actor Karis Anderson star as Turner from June 24, is the longest-running production in the Aldwych Theatre's history. The musical will make its final West End bow on September 13, having been put together in association with the late singer, and telling her life story from her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into a rock-and-roll star. Speaking about the show's cancellation, producer Tali Pelman said: 'The decision to close our West End production has been extremely difficult. 'Celebrating and sharing Tina's legacy has meant so much to all of us who have been working on this show over the last decade. 'We are proud to have fulfilled Tina's dream for the musical, which was to serve not only as a reminder of her work but as the beating heart of her empowering message – courage, indomitable spirit and an eternal optimism in what is possible. 'We are grateful to our exceptional authors and creatives, to the many extraordinary women who have played this phenomenal role on the Aldwych stage, to the casts, musicians, production and backstage teams, and to the countless others who have dedicated themselves to the London production over the past 10 years. 'We are delighted that the show is selling out on tour across the UK and Ireland, and continues to elate audiences in productions across North America, Europe and around the world. 'In London this will be a summer of celebration, led by our glorious duo of Karis Anderson and Fleur East in our final West End cast.' The show premiered in the West End in April 2018 and since then productions have opened in North America, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia, with a Brazilian production opening in February 2026. Turner achieved 11 UK top 10 songs and two UK number one albums, having begun her career with her then husband Ike Turner releasing songs such as River Deep, Mountain High, Nutbush City Limits and Tell Her I'm Not Home. The star went on to achieve global success with her solo career which saw her release songs such as What's Love Got To Do With It?, The Best and Private Dancer.
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tina Turner musical to end on West End as Strictly star joins final cast
The Aldwych Theatre in London's West End has been home to Tina - the Tina Turner Musical for seven years but Fleur East and Karis Anderson will lead its final cast later this year The musical depicting Tina Turner's life and career in the West End will end this year. It comes following the news of a cast change, with a former Strictly Come Dancing star set to be part of the final line-up. Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has run at the Aldwych Theatre in London for seven years, after having debuted at the theatre in 2018. The production of the show, which tells the "untold story" of Tina Turner 's rise to stardom alongside her music, is, however, set to end on September 13. The news comes following the announcement last month that Fleur East, 37, is joining the cast. The performer - who paid tribute to Tina on Strictly in 2023, a year after she competed on the BBC show - will make her debut in June. Between June 24 until the final show, Fleur will share the title role with current cast member Karis Anderson, 35, with the radio host performing at select performances during that period. Karis has portrayed the late singer in the show since 2023 and shares the role with Zoe Birkett, 39, who will leave prior to Fleur's debut over the summer, at the moment. Producers confirmed that the jukebox musical will conclude its West End production in five months time on social media yesterday. They expressed gratitude to fans for their support over the years and noted that the show is continuing to "elate audiences" in productions elsewhere. The news was shared alongside a statement from a producer. A post on the show's Instagram account read: "After 7 triumphant years, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will be playing it's final West End performance on Saturday 13 September 2025. "Thank you to each and every one of you who has celebrated Tina Turner's life with us over the years. We are delighted that the show is selling out on tour across the UK and Ireland and continues to elate audiences in productions across North America, Europe and around the world." Tali Pelman, one of the producers, said: "Celebrating and sharing Tina's legacy has meant so much to all of us who have been working on this show over the last decade. We are proud to have fulfilled Tina's dream for the musical, which was to serve not only as a reminder of her work but as the beating heart of her empowering message." The producer went on to confirm that Fleur and Karis will be part of the final West End cast. Tali said: "London, this will be a summer of celebration, led by our glorious duo of Karis Anderson and Fleur East in our final West End cast." Following the announcement, fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts. One response to the post on Instagram read: "We're so sad! What an amazing musical with so much heart and soul. Let's see it out in style!" Another said: "This is so sad. One of my favourite shows to watch when I visit London! You've built a brilliant legacy." Someone else wrote: "Sad to hear this - I thought it would run longer. Sending all the amazing cast a big hug." It wasn't just fans who reacted to the post though, with some actors connected to the production also reaching out. Among them was Karis who shared emojis depicting hands in the shape of hearts, whilst Fleur put heart emojis.
