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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Lightning Seeds to headline Sussex NHS gig
The Lightning Seeds are set to perform at the Worthing launch of a new charity venture supporting NHS hospitals in Sussex, it has been announced. The gig at the town's Assembly Hall, on 23 October, will be the first in a series of live events for My Music NHS, featuring internationally renowned and upcoming artists. The events will raise money for the seven hospitals that make up the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Steve Crump OBE, director of My University Hospitals, the charity behind My Music NHS, said they were aiming to "bring the excitement and vitality of music together with the passion that so many people share for the NHS". "They say music is the food of love, but with My Music it can be the heartbeat of healthcare too," he added. Ian Broudie and his band will perform some of their greatest hits from the past 35 years, including Pure, Lucky You, and Three Lions. All the profits from the gigs organised by My Music NHS will go to the NHS to help deliver treatment, care and research which go over and above core NHS funding. My University Hospitals NHS said they had completed around £4m in grants to support patients and hospitals in the past year. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. NHS trust slashes waiting list by 18.5% Hospital posts updated advert for corridor role Worthing Theatres
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Lightning Seeds to headline Worthing gig for NHS
The Lightning Seeds are set to perform at the Worthing launch of a new charity venture supporting NHS hospitals in Sussex, it has been gig at the town's Assembly Hall, on 23 October, will be the first in a series of live events for My Music NHS, featuring internationally renowned and upcoming artists. The events will raise money for the seven hospitals that make up the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Crump OBE, director of My University Hospitals, the charity behind My Music NHS, said they were aiming to "bring the excitement and vitality of music together with the passion that so many people share for the NHS". "They say music is the food of love, but with My Music it can be the heartbeat of healthcare too," he added. Ian Broudie and his band will perform some of their greatest hits from the past 35 years, including Pure, Lucky You, and Three the profits from the gigs organised by My Music NHS will go to the NHS to help deliver treatment, care and research which go over and above core NHS University Hospitals NHS said they had completed around £4m in grants to support patients and hospitals in the past year.
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Stendhal: Lightning Seeds and Kate Nash headline 2025 festival
The Lightning Seeds and Brit award winning singer-songwriter Kate Nash are among the headline acts at this year's Stendhal annual summer event runs from 4 to 6 July on Ballymully Cottage Farm near Limavady, County festival bill also includes comedian Ed Byrne, country singer Lisa McHugh, The Orb and Joshua in its15th year, organisers say the line-up balances established names with the very best up-and-coming acts. "We have grown from a daydream into the island of Ireland's largest and longest-running independent festival and we can't wait to celebrate that with everyone this summer," festival director Ross Parkhill said. What is Stendhal? Stendhal Festival is an annual outdoor event featuring music, comedy, dance, poetry, workshops and family-friendly name is a reference to Stendhal syndrome - a psychological condition resulting in dizziness experienced by people exposed to things of great festival is situated in the picturesque rural setting of Ballymully Cottage Farm in Roe Valley, about three miles outside the town of uniquely for Northern Ireland's music scene, the festival features a campsite for ticket holders to stay on site. Who else is performing this year at Stendhal? Among the confirmed acts announced on Friday are DJ Marc McCabe who is set to make his Stendhal debut and Mercury and Choice Award nominated singer-songwriter Fionn well as Joshua Burnside a number of Northern Irish acts are also confirmed including The Woodburning Savages, The Florentinas, Duke Special, Huartan, Problem Patterns and The Folk'd Up, Junior Brother, Bog Bodies, Bicurious, Nerves and Babyrat are also on the line-up.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Camp Bestival adds two new headliners to its 2025 lineup
Camp Bestival organisers have announced a new wave of acts for its 2025 event, revealing that Sir Tom Jones and pop group the Sugababes will join Basement Jaxx as its headliners. In its 17th year, the festival has unveiled a typically eclectic lineup of rock, indie, pop and drum and bass, along with a range of family-friendly activities such as CBeebies Bedtime Stories and the Horrible Histories show. Other artists on the lineup include indie rock bands Lightning Seeds and The Zutons, newcomers The Pill, Palestinian singer-songwriter Bashar Murad, singer-songwriter Nieve Ella and drum and bass legend Goldie, who will perform with a full live band. Welsh star Jones has a vast back catalogue, featuring classics such as 'It's Not Unusual', 'What's New Pussycat?', 'She's a Lady', 'Sex Bomb' and his James Bond theme, 'Thunderball'. Meanwhile, Basement Jaxx – formed of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe – recently announced their return to live shows, having DJ'd in headline performances at festivals and events around the world for the past 10 years. Sugababes rose to fame in 1998 with hit songs including 'Round Round', 'Push the Button', 'Freak Like Me' and 'About You Now'. In a statement, the group said: 'We're so excited to headline Camp Bestival this summer. We've always heard amazing things about this festival in particular, so [we're] looking forward to seeing everyone there!' Announcing the lineup, curator Rob da Bank commented: 'In over 20 years of booking Bestival and Camp Bestival we've always wanted to have Sir Tom Jones gracing our stage, and finally the man himself has agreed to belt out 'Delilah' for us! '[Creative director Josie da Bank] and I have been mates with Basement Jaxx since they started, and we think they're the best live dance act so get ready for the most colourful show of the year… Sugababes will be one hell of a party.' He continued: 'As ever it's not all about the headliners and I think we've got our strongest DJ lineup ever – from Annie Mac to Erol Alkan, Congo Natty to Greg Wilson plus some of the best live acts: The Zutons, Lightning Seeds… Goldie with his drum and bass attack live, plus a family knees up with Barrioke, Mr Tumble, Horrible Histories and Dick and Dom… and that's barely scratching the surface.' The Independent announced its exclusive news partnership with Camp Bestival last month, bringing readers a mix of exclusive news, updates and offers ahead of the event. Camp Bestival takes place from 31 July to 3 August at Lulworth Castle on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on 14 February, while an exclusive pre-sale for Three customers will be available via the Three+ rewards app from 9am on Wednesday 12 February.
The Independent
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Camp Bestival adds two new headliners to its 2025 lineup
Camp Bestival organisers have announced a new wave of acts for its 2025 event, revealing that Sir Tom Jones and pop group the Sugababes will join Basement Jaxx as its headliners. In its 17th year, the festival has unveiled a typically eclectic lineup of rock, indie, pop and drum and bass, along with a range of family-friendly activities such as CBeebies Bedtime Stories and the Horrible Histories show. Other artists on the lineup include indie rock bands Lightning Seeds and The Zutons, newcomers The Pill, Palestinian singer-songwriter Bashar Murad, singer-songwriter Nieve Ella and drum and bass legend Goldie, who will perform with a full live band. Welsh star Jones has a vast back catalogue, featuring classics such as 'It's Not Unusual', 'What's New Pussycat?', 'She's a Lady', 'Sex Bomb' and his James Bond theme, 'Thunderball'. Meanwhile, Basement Jaxx – formed of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe – recently announced their return to live shows, having DJ'd in headline performances at festivals and events around the world for the past 10 years. Sugababes rose to fame in 1998 with hit songs including 'Round Round', 'Push the Button', 'Freak Like Me' and 'About You Now'. In a statement, the group said: 'We're so excited to headline Camp Bestival this summer. We've always heard amazing things about this festival in particular, so [we're] looking forward to seeing everyone there!' Announcing the lineup, curator Rob da Bank commented: 'In over 20 years of booking Bestival and Camp Bestival we've always wanted to have Sir Tom Jones gracing our stage, and finally the man himself has agreed to belt out 'Delilah' for us! '[Creative director Josie da Bank] and I have been mates with Basement Jaxx since they started, and we think they're the best live dance act so get ready for the most colourful show of the year… Sugababes will be one hell of a party.' He continued: 'As ever it's not all about the headliners and I think we've got our strongest DJ lineup ever – from Annie Mac to Erol Alkan, Congo Natty to Greg Wilson plus some of the best live acts: The Zutons, Lightning Seeds… Goldie with his drum and bass attack live, plus a family knees up with Barrioke, Mr Tumble, Horrible Histories and Dick and Dom… and that's barely scratching the surface.' Camp Bestival takes place from 31 July to 3 August at Lulworth Castle on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on 14 February, while an exclusive pre-sale for Three customers will be available via the Three+ rewards app from 9am on Wednesday 12 February.
