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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tall Ships Aberdeen: Four-day event making city 'proud'
Hosting the Tall Ships Races is making Aberdeen "proud", organisers have four-day event - described as Scotland's biggest tourist event this year - began on Saturday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to see the dozens of majestic vessels from around the is the last full day, before Tuesday sees the Parade of Sail as the vessels leave port, heading for Greig, chairman of the Aberdeen Tall Ships organising committee, said: "It has been inspiring to see the passion and fun shared by residents and visitors. This event lifts the spirits and makes you proud of what we can achieve together." Deacon Blue kicked off the event on Friday night with a harbourside gig. The main Tall Ships event then opened to the public on Saturday morning, followed a classical concert in the evening. Sunday saw the Tall Ships Races crews parade through city streets. On Monday, local chef Kevin Dalgleish was on board one of the ships, teaching young cadets how to cook. They used local shellfish to put together a lunch at sea. "I'm hugely passionate about nurturing young talent and helping to bring up the next generation of world-class chefs," he said. "So to be able to teach these young cadets some cooking skills aboard the TS Royalist feels like the perfect fit."He added: "Tall Ships has been a hugely anticipated event for the city and the region, and is really helping to establish Aberdeenshire as a top travel destination." Rock band Kaiser Chiefs will play a gig on Monday Ships Aberdeen is billed as Europe's largest free family event, with almost 50 ships taking 2,000 international crew members are attending from as far afield as Uruguay and Oman. The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of ships are berthed in Waterloo Quay, Regent Quay, Trinity Quay, Upper Quay, Jamieson's Quay and Blaikies Quay. Full details of where each ship is can be found here. You can keep up to date with the latest BBC weather forecast here.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Patrick Bamford knew the writing was on the wall for him at Leeds but his Elland Road exit will sting for a player who found a sense of belonging at the club, writes AADAM PATEL
Deep down, Patrick Bamford perhaps sensed that the writing was on the wall. When Leeds won promotion last season, the 31-year-old was at the heart of the celebrations. Bamford hadn't started a league game all term but after all those years of going from club to club, Leeds is where he felt most at home. The striker who plays the piano, violin, saxophone and guitar played Wagon Wheel on the guitar for his teammates, sang Unwritten alongside Ethan Ampadu and even ended up phoning Chris Wilder to apologise for singing that Wilder chant. Come the end of May, he was alongside the Kaiser Chiefs as they played 'I Predict a Riot' - a regular at Elland Road - at Temple Newsam in Leeds.
The National
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Full line-up for the Tall Ships Races's 7000-capacity harbour gigs
The event, returning to city for the first time in almost 30 years from July 19–22, is expected to attract 400,000 visits with a fleet of Tall Ships from across the globe. As part of the celebrations, Aberdeen will put on a full weekend of concerts with some of Scotland's most popular homegrown talent. All of the gigs are sold out and a waiting list is now in place. Indie darlings Glasvegas and Brooke Combe, the Midlothian-born rising star of homegrown soul, are thrilled to be on the bill for the gigs – including headliners Deacon Blue, Kaiser Chiefs, and Ministry of Sound Classical. READ MORE: Donald Trump set to visit Scotland next week, White House confirms The gig will be Deacon Blue's first since band member James Prime passed away. Giving the line-up a distinct Aberdeen accent are the Granite City's own The Little Kicks, The Capollos and the Look Busy Collective, who all have a massive following in the north-east. Much-loved Tide Lines and Calum Bowie are also set to play. The full line-up for the Quayside Concerts in Aberdeen this weekend is: Deacon Blue (Friday, July 18) Brooke Combe The Little Kicks Ministry of Sound Classical (Saturday, July 19) Paul Oakenfold Look Busy Collective Tide Lines (Sunday, July 20) Calum Bowie Kaiser Chiefs (Monday, July 21) Glasvegas The Capollos Some 7000 fans are expected to flock to Peterson Seabase, which is being converted from a working goods yard to a gig space. Brooke Combe said: 'I'm made up to be on this show with Scottish Legends Deacon Blue in Aberdeen, it's going to be a great night of music.' The Little Kicks added: 'We are absolutely delighted to be performing as part of the Tall Ships concerts in Aberdeen this Summer. These concerts are undoubtedly going to be a real highlight of the Summer in the city, and it's a real honour to be part of them. 'To support Deacon Blue is a dream come true for us because as well as having fond memories of their music soundtracking our youth, they are still a great live band who continue to tour and stay relevant as a well-loved mainstay of Scotland's musical output. 'We have always admired them from afar, so to finally share a stage with them to a hometown crowd will be a real privilege and no doubt a very special night for us.' Click here for details on how to get there.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Splendour Festival 2025: Rules on alcohol and full list of banned items
Excitement is growing for music fans heading to Nottingham's Splendour Festival this weekend. After last year's absence, the popular event is back with an estimated 30,000 people expected to descend on Wollaton Park on July 19 and 20. This year's line-up sees indie rock band Bloc Party headlining on the Saturday, with Kaiser Chiefs bringing the festival to a close on Sunday night. Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit, Natasha Bedingfield, and Echo & The Bunnymen will also be taking to the stage. As with all major events, there's a list of do's and don'ts. Music lovers cannot crowd surf or mosh. A list of prohibitions warns festival-goers which items cannot be taken into the site. READ MORE: Amazon's best-selling smart TV drops from £350 to £130 for Prime Day READ MORE: 10 brilliant photos capture Torvill and Dean's final performance in Nottingham You are allowed to bring in picnics and sealed non-alcoholic liquids in plastic bottles and cans under a litre in size, as well as empty refillable water bottles. Alcohol, glass and BBQs are not permitted. Small foldable chairs, blankets and pushchairs are allowed within designated areas only. Pop-up tents, gazebos, large umbrellas and any other objects deemed to cause an obstruction are strictly prohibited. Due to the restrictions and size of the site, there's no camping available. Also banned are illegal substances and anything that could be consider an offensive weapon. Refusal to comply will result in prosecution and ejection from the site. No pets are allowed on-site except for special assistance animals and bikes are also banned. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No smoking or alcohol is permitted within the children's area. Unauthorised use of professional photography or recording equipment is prohibited; equipment maybe confiscated if brought onto the site.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Daily Record
Everything you need to know about Tall Ships Races 2025 as iconic event comes to Aberdeen
Around 400,000 visitors are expected as Aberdeen is set to host Europe's "biggest free family festival" Aberdeen is preparing to welcome one of Scotland's biggest tourism spectacles of the year as the final countdown begins for the Tall Ships Races 2025. Almost 50 majestic sailing vessels from across the globe will descend on the Granite City from this Friday, July 18, ahead of four days of festivities from Saturday, July 19, to Tuesday, July 22. Organisers are expecting around 400,000 visitors to the city during the event, which is billed as Europe's largest free family festival. It is almost 20 years since Scotland's biggest port welcomed the prestigious international sailing event The Tall Ships Races last came to Aberdeen in 1997, having also been there in 1991. The races are designed to promote international friendship and offer young people hands-on experience in the art of sailing. The vessels are split across four classes ranging from grand tall ships to nimble single-masted boats. They will begin arriving on Friday following a race leg from France. They will remain docked in Aberdeen until Tuesday, when they set sail for Norway. The ships will be berthed across several quaysides: Waterloo, Regent, Trinity, Upper, Jamieson's and Blaikies. The main entrance to the viewing areas will be via Marischal Street, and many of the ships will be open to visitors keen to step aboard. Among the fleet is Dar Mlodziezy from Poland, the tallest ship taking part at an impressive 62.5 metres high. Her name means 'the gift of youth', and she made her Tall Ships debut in 1982. The vessel that has travelled furthest to reach Aberdeen is BAP Union from Peru, covering a staggering 7,500 nautical miles (almost 14,000km) from Callao. Built in 2015, it is also the newest ship in the line-up. At the other end of the spectrum is Christiania, a 130-year-old beauty built in 1895. Roughly 2,000 crew members from countries as far-flung as Uruguay and Oman will participate, supported by hundreds of local volunteers. Music, food and family fun Aberdeen is set to transform into what organisers are calling a 'party city'. Major headline gigs from Deacon Blue, Kaiser Chiefs, and Ministry of Sound Classical are already sold out, while an eclectic programme of free live music will fill the city. The entertainment includes sets from Tide Lines, Calum Bowie, Glasvegas, Brooke Combe, The Little Kicks, Capollos, and Look Busy Collective. The festival will also showcase Scottish traditional music, jazz, hip hop, Afrobeat and Latin soul, along with performances from local choirs and youth ensembles. Families can head to Blaikies Quay, where a dedicated kids' zone will feature a giant sandpit and a chance to meet Dorry the Dolphin, the official Tall Ships Aberdeen mascot. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Travel advice and road closures With thousands expected each day, the city centre will be extremely busy. Organisers are urging people to walk, cycle, car share or use public transport where possible. Four regular Park and Ride sites will operate from Bridge of Don, Craibstone, P&J Live, and Kingswells. A number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around the harbour area, including Castle Street, King Street, Marischal Street, Regent Quay, Blaikies Quay, and Regent Road. Footdee's Pocra Quay and New Pier Road will remain accessible for residents and businesses only. For full maps, transport guidance and ship details, visitors are advised to check the official Tall Ships Aberdeen website.
