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Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Powys County Times
Scott opts for Sandown with Bay City Roller
George Scott has skipped the Prix du Jockey Club with Bay City Roller who will instead make his seasonal reappearance in the Star Sports Heron Stakes – ground permitting. The unbeaten Champagne Stakes winner was being initially aimed at the Irish 2,000 Guineas before he had his attentions switched to the French Derby. However, with warm weather in France and rain forecast in the UK, Scott feels he has better chance of getting more suitable conditions at Sandown on Thursday evening. 'We've been battling with the weather. Every time we make a plan for him it seems to dry up,' he said. 'We're very keen to run him on good ground at the fastest. So although they water very well in France, it looks a very warm build up to that race and we just thought it was sensible with the rain around to redirect to Sandown. 'We've got the impression that 10 furlongs isn't going to be a problem but where we are at, with the lack of opportunities at this stage of the season, we've had to go where the race is so he'll start off at a mile.' He added: 'I'm very happy with the horse, he's training as well as you could hope and he's in really good shape. He's a horse who has won at the track so we won't be looking for any excuses, put it that way.'
Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
MARKETECH APAC to celebrate marketing innovation excellence in APAC with inaugural "NEXT Awards 2025"
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MARKETECH APAC, a marketing-centric media company serving the marketing and advertising industry in Asia-Pacific, has announced the launch of its inaugural NEXT Awards 2025, a groundbreaking celebration of excellence, innovation, and creativity in the ever-evolving marketing industry. The awards, which serves as the pinnacle of its What's NEXT in Marketing series, celebrate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, providing a stage to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams, agencies, and organisations driving the industry's future. The NEXT Awards 2025 features 49 subcategories, spanning the main categories 'Marketing Campaigns', 'Agencies', 'Individuals', 'Teams', and the 'Grand Prix'. Moreover, the awards will feature a tournament-style competition, where the Bronze, Silver, and Gold winners from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines progress to the grand finale, where they will once again compete at the NEXT Awards 2025 Asia-Pacific, set to take place in Singapore on 27 November 2025. Meanwhile, entries from Singapore bypass the local round and are evaluated directly at the Asia-Pacific level. In addition, Singapore entrants will have the chance to win a national winner award, which will be awarded during the NEXT Awards Asia Pacific. ● NEXT Awards 2025 Malaysia ● NEXT Awards 2025 Singapore & Asia-Pacific Judging Process The judging process for each of the main categories is as follows: Marketing Categories Agencies Categories Individual Categories Team Categories Joven Barceñas, founder and CEO of MARKETECH APAC, said, "Innovation in marketing is more than a trend—it's the heartbeat of progress. The NEXT Awards 2025 is a tribute to those who challenge conventions, spark bold ideas, and lead purposefully. It's about recognising the visionaries who turn challenges into opportunities, and campaigns into movements. By spotlighting these pioneers, we fuel a culture of excellence and inspire the entire industry to reach higher, move faster, and create impact that resonates far beyond the brief." For sponsorship opportunities, please contact sales@ for judging opportunities, please contact Anna Mamaid at and for nominations, please contact Chris Cariaga at This press release is done in conjunction with PR Newswire, an event partner of What's NEXT in Marketing: Singapore 2025, an industry conference organised by MARKETECH APAC. About MARKETECH APAC MARKETECH APAC is a marketing-centric media company that aims to create an ecosystem for all marketing industry stakeholders such as brands, agencies, tech companies, media, platforms, and SMEs, to have an equal voice to share and learn from one another. It also envisions creating a well-connected marketing community in the Asia- Pacific region. Moreover, the company centres on delivering quality content such as the latest news, reports, trends, conversations and insights which can be classified under four main pillars: MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY, PLATFORMS, and SME; as well as listen and cater to the different voices in the APAC region: Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and ANZ.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top ballet awards are childhood dream, says dancer
The only UK entrant at the coveted Prix de Lausanne ballet competition has seen a childhood dream realised after scooping three awards. Jakob, 17, from Malvern, Worcestershire, is a scholarship student at Tring Park School for Performing Arts, in Hertfordshire. The talented dancer was one of 85 selected from more than 1,000 global entrants at the awards in Switzerland, and came away with the Contemporary Dance Award, Web Audience Favourite - and the Aud Jebsen Scholarship. Jakob said seeing the exceptional standard represented from around the world "lit a fire underneath me, making me push harder". The Prix de Lausanne - now in its 53rd year - is a prestigious international event for 15 to 18-year-olds, often propelling exceptional young dancers into careers with renowned ballet companies. Jakob was one of only 20 dancers to reach the finals of the prestigious competition at the Beaulieu Theatre in Lausanne, Switzerland. He was also the first UK finalist since 2013, the competition confirmed. "His success at this internationally renowned competition highlights his dedication, skill, and potential in the world of dance," his school said. The event was live-streamed, enabling viewers all over the world to follow every stage of selection and the finals as well as the results of a public vote. "Travelling to Lausanne to compete in the Prix de Lausanne has been my dream since I was a young child," Jakob said. "I have watched it for years, so it's surreal to be given a spot to perform. "The reality of these past 10 days have been both daunting and exhilarating at the same time. "Witnessing the standard technically and artistically of the other dancers, lit a fire underneath me making me push harder." He added: "I am deeply humbled by the support from everyone, especially those who voted for me in the public vote, and for allowing me to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment to gain such immense knowledge from the most talented young dancers in the world." Jakob said the win had opened doors to him and he should be "able to pick a job that suits me the best". He said his goal was to "travel the world and to learn as much as I can and meet lots of interesting people." Simon Larter-Evans, principal at Tring Park School, said Jakob's success was "a defining moment for such a talented and deserving young dancer". "The Prix is the most prestigious dance competition in the world, and catapults young dancers into extraordinary careers," he said. "Jakob was the only UK dancer in the competition, selected from over 1,000 dancers worldwide, which in itself is an incredible achievement." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Dancers share ballet company life as tour begins 'I wish this course was about when I was in care' Amputee dancer appeals for 'en pointe' foot The Prix de Lausanne Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
