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Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
I went to In It Together festival and despite the pouring rain one thing stood out
I went to In It Together festival and despite the pouring rain one thing stood out Despite the rain and the prices, there really was something for everyone at In It Together 2025 Kaiser Chiefs headlined the Friday night of In It Together festival (Image: Indigo Jones ) As soon as I walked into In It Together, I was completely surprised by the scale of the festival. Having gone to their first ever festival in 2022, I couldn't believe how much they developed the event which honestly felt like a mini Coachella just down the road from my hometown. It was quite overwhelming just how large the grounds were and how many people were gathered in a farm in Port Talbot to have a few drinks and see such a varied line up of acts. The line-up included Jax Jones, Gareth Gates, James Morrison, a surprise appearance from Ruth Jones and Example, as well as headline acts Kaiser Chiefs, Becky Hill and Ronan Keating. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . In true Welsh style, the weather was absolutely horrific and I spent most of the festival very cold and damp, but I still managed to have a really good time. The atmosphere was amazing and everyone at the festival seemed to be really happy and enjoyed themselves despite the rain. People were walking around in all sorts of costumes; I saw the Mystery Gang, minions, the Avengers and even Ali G. Rather than the fashion show you normally get at festivals, it felt like everyone was wearing what they felt comfortable in, whether that was dressing up as Shrek or staying warm in a Dryrobe. I think Gru lost some of his Minions (Image: Tom Williams (@mrtomw) ) Article continues below There were all sorts of different stalls and shops including the local brand San Portablo, which you could spot on everyone around the festival. They also had a shop from one of my favourite brands, Lucy & Yak, who had a special 20% off deal at the festival, which meant I bought a lovely new fleece to keep me warm for a fraction of its normal price. It is fair to say my bank has taken a good beating though. Now, many people have complained about the prices of food and drink, which I agree were quite steep, but this is expected at a festival. We know when we go to any type of big event we are going to be spending a lot of money - unfortunately that is the way it is and it does add up. I did however have one of the best burgers I have ever tried from Wholesome Junkies, a plant-based food vendor from Manchester. The burger was a truffle and caramelised onion beefless burger, and I had hoisin tofu loaded fries as a side. These two dishes and a can of 7UP did come to a whopping £26.85, which brought a tear to my eye, but it was absolutely worth it. This cost over £20, but honestly it was worth it (Image: Indigo Jones ) There was a wide variety of vendors across the weekend varying from Greek food to a jacket potato van. It was also great to see some local vendors like The Grand Sultan, an Indian restaurant which is based just down the road in Pyle. I'm a girl in her 20s and I have very little experience of being around children other than having many cousins (I'm Welsh, what do you expect?) but I could tell that this festival is great for families. There were so many options and activities for children; they had a cinema screen, a specific tent which played child-friendly music and even a fun fair. It was great to see all the parents pulling their children around in carts - in fact I was a little jealous and wished they made adult-sized ones! I must be getting older, because the only thing that let me down about the festival was the sheer abundance of teenagers, who were very rowdy, but I think it's because this is the perfect event for them to let loose with their friends. I do know if this festival was around when I was a teenager I would have been in my element. It is a great social hub for youngsters and allows them to meet other people their age from the surrounding area. The point of the whole festival is the music, which is why I've left it until last. Wow, just wow. The variety of genres that In It Together hosted meant that whether you liked some dirty drum and bass or cheesy bangers, there was something for you. Somebody's mam was going wild for Ronan (Image: Tom Williams (@mrtomw) ) Article continues below I think the headliners sum up the diversity. The Friday night was headlined by Kaiser Chiefs who were celebrating 20 years of their album Employment; the second night was headlined by the powerhouse vocals of Becky Hill and the last night was headlined by '90s icon and former Boyzone member Ronan Keating. The line-up managed to cross generations and really summed up the family nature of the festival, so you and your mam can enjoy the acts together. Overall, I would definitely go to In It Together again. D espite being incredibly tired post-festival I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Each headline act appealed to a different part of my music taste, and we definitely finished on a high with Ronan Keating singing Life is a Rollercoaster. If you're looking for a festival which well and truly appeals to all ages, In It Together does just that.
Buzz Feed
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Cartoon Characters That Have Changed So Drastically, I'm Honestly Gobsmacked
The cartoons we know and love are gone. If you don't have kids, it's easy to never notice how much the characters we grew up with changed for today's audience. Well, after I came across this Reddit thread of the " worst character redesigns," it sobered me up. I'm here to share them with you because if I have to see them, you do, too! 1. All of the Backyardigans got a makeover from their early-2000s series when their music videos were published on YouTube in 2024. Nobody has as stark of a difference as Tyrone does, considering that, for a moose, he now has an incredibly flat face. 2. Bob the Builder was in stop motion until 2010, when he turned to CGI. In the 2015 revival, he turned CGI and Where did our puppet Bob go????? 3. The Mystery Gang in Be Cool, Scooby-Doo, premiering in 2015, doesn't look like the Mystery Gang at all. I don't even recognize the guy on the far left. It can't be Shaggy because I know he would never wear skinny jeans. 4. Where do I begin with these 2023 Playdate with Winnie the Pooh characters? Eeyore has perfectly coiffed hair, Pooh is wearing a hoodie, and Tigger's tail doesn't look like it's ever been bounced on. 5. Miss Frizzle in 2017's The Magic School Bus Rides Again looks completely different from the 1994 original. Where are the amazing dresses that are entirely on theme with what the kids are learning? 6. Additionally, the Magic School Bus in the series now looks like an EV. I'm not saying EVs are a bad thing, but the Magic School Bus should look like it came from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and it's run on knowledge and imagination. No part of it should be sleek. 7. Moving on, let's talk about Bob the Tomato from VeggieTales. Since 1993, he's looked predictably tomato-y. In this 2015 Noah's Ark movie, he has blue eyes and thick eyebrows. 8. In 2024, Dora got a redesign that doesn't look a lot like the Dora in 2000 that we're used to. These days, Dora's socks have no frill. 9. MY Thomas the Tank Engine from Thomas and Friends was kinda shiny, a little scary, and realistic. I just don't know who this new guy from 2021's All Engines Go is. 10. Unfortunately, the apple and cinnamon of Apple Jacks have now been totally changed since the '00s. I was always a little scared of the intensity of the apple, but now I miss his passion. 11. I remember the Strawberry Shortcake with the big hat from when I watched her in the '90s. This was her look in the 2000s. Since 2021, she has a beanie. 12. Here's the Garfield from 1988–94 compared to Garfield from 2009–16. He doesn't look like he's got any passion for lasagna. 13. Kids these days don't have the felt look of the characters from Blue's Clues (1996–2006). Instead, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper are *gulp* shaded in Blue's Clues & You (2019–). (Also, a side note: look how big Paprika has gotten.) 14. All of the Teen Titans have gone through a massive overhaul from the premiere of Teen Titans in 2003 to Teen Titans Go in 2013, but they did Robin dirty. 15. I look for yourself. Look at the Kid Cuisine penguin in the '90s and now. KidCuisine / Via / 16. From Ben 10 in 2005 to Ben 10: Omniverse, his whole physique and animation style changed. No longer was he the Ben we once knew. Cartoon Network / Via / 17. Finally, I could write a whole post on the live-actioning of cartoon characters, but this one, I think, is the most jarring. The difference between the 1989 Flounder and the 2023 Flounder is wild. Disney / Via / What is a cartoon character whose evolution over the years caught you off-guard? Tell us in the comments below!
