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BBC News
2 hours ago
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- BBC News
Camp Bestival 2025 gets under way at Lulworth Castle
Camp Bestival, the family-friendly music festival run by DJ Rob da Bank, gets underway four-day event is being held at Lulworth Castle in bill includes headline appearances from Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Josie and Rob da Bank said they had wanted to attract Sir Tom "in over 20 years of booking", and "finally the man himself has agreed to belt out Delilah for us". The 30,000-capacity festival has won the UK Festival Award's Best Family Festival multiple features live acts and DJs, family raves, comedy, cocktails and a range of activities including bushcraft and circus skills. Other acts on the 2025 bill include Lightning Seeds, Goldie, Remember Monday, and Barrioke, aka Shaun Williamson, or Barry from the family shows are Andy and The Odd Socks, Mr Tumble, CBeebies Bedtime Stories, and Horrible have also promised to host the world's biggest pyjama party alongside back-to-back DJ set from Rob da Bank and former rugby union player Joe Marler. 'Great atmosphere' Saxophonist Abi Harding from The Zutons told the BBC she was hoping to take a dip at Durdle Door ahead of the band's Camp Bestival gig, and was "definitely bringing my cossie"."We've got three festivals that weekend but that's the first one so I'm hoping, fingers crossed, maybe we go the night before," she said. Mister Maker, a mainstay of CBeebies, described Camp Bestival as the "greatest family festival in the world".He said it was "such a great atmosphere" and "truly for all ages", with "fantastic conversations happening, loads of arts and crafts everywhere... fantastic music great comedy - there's so much to see and do". James B Partridge, a teacher from Poole who found unexpected success with his primary school assembly bangers is playing the festival twice over the told the BBC: "I do get to hang out for the whole festival and I'm looking forward to seeing the headliners, especially Tom Jones. That'll be a great chance to see a legend."Partridge's parents and other close family will be in attendance, he said."Fittingly for Camp Bestival it should be a family affair." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
'I've seen Sugababes live – you'd be a fool to miss out on their set at Brighton Pride'
Sugababes are set to headline the amazing Brighton Pride this weekend (Sunday, August 3), and in a time when nostalgia is really having a moment, I couldn't recommend that you go and see them more. What's more, Sugababes ' music is uplifting and empowering to the LGBTQ + community, with themes such as empowerment, self-expression, and resilience present in most of their bangers. Brighton Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ festival and parade held in Brighton, England. It is one of the largest and most popular Pride events in the United Kingdom, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The celebration typically includes a vibrant parade through the city, live music performances, community events, and a festival in Preston Park. I was lucky enough to go and see them perform at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, and they provided fun and major nostalgia in spades. Yes, they may not be as slick with choreography, but what they lack in jumping around the stage, they more than make up for in vocal prowess. When Sugababes burst onto the scene, I was barely walking and talking. But their music became such an iconic cornerstone of the crop tops, baseball caps, and dresses with jeans era, that my friends and I adored them as we made our way through primary school. I remember when 'About You Now' was released, and I downloaded it on my pink flip Nokia. That's what the Sugababes represent to me: pure nostalgia, good vibes, and no negativity. Luckily I was able to see Sugababes live recently at their Manchester show back in April, and if their Brighton Pride performance is anything like this one, you're in for a real treat: At the Manchester's Co-op Live show, Sugababes took to the stage, and the crowd roared as the original three-piece band, consisting of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhán Donaghy, performed their first song. They've always been way more known for their vocal skills than their showiness on stage, and their singing was pitch-perfect throughout the whole show. There were songs like 'Hole in the Head' and 'Red Dress,' and people were remembering the lyrics from compartments of their brains they thought were closed off from years and years ago. The audience participation was so fun, so in Brighton I'm sure you're going to be in for an even bigger treat, and Keisha even joked that they were singing live as Mutya needed a drink so she could perform to the best of her ability. Being surrounded by people who know every single song is such a privilege, and I think Sugababes fans will be out in force this weekend in Brighton. When I saw them in Manchester, however, the woman next to me did shout, 'Play push the button and right round' impatiently, showing some were there for the big bangers only. Of course, as with every good gig, the artist will save the best until last, which I assume they will do again in Brighton, and the evening ended with their best singles, 'About You Now' and 'Push the Button', which everyone will know and scream at the top of their lungs. Let's be real, most people at Brighton Pride will be OG fans, having downloaded the MP3 files of early Sugababes songs, desperately writing down the lyrics to learn them. We all pretended to be in a girl band at playtime, so if you're going to Brighton Pride this weekend, go live out your best girl band dreams.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Brighton Pride 2025: All you need to know for weekend events
Approximately 300,000 people are due in Brighton this weekend for one of the biggest Pride events of its & Hove Pride 2025 starts on Saturday morning with the community parade weaving its way through the city, before two days of music in Preston Park headlined by Mariah closures, diversions and train alterations will be in force throughout the weekend to help manage the large expected crowds.A spokesperson for Brighton Pride said: "With the possibility of large crowds staying for the headline artists, we advise you to plan your journey in advance, especially if you are leaving the city on Saturday night." Events Some of the highlights of Pride weekend events include:Community Parade from Hove Lawns to Preston Park (Saturday from 11:00 BST until 15:00 approx)Pride on the Park in Preston Park - Mariah Carey headlines Saturday and Sugababes on Sunday (from 13:00 to 22:30 both days) Street Party on Marine Parade - Sat 14:00 to 23:00; Sun 14:00 to 21:00Full details of events are available here. Rail Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - which runs Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express train services to and from Brighton - has said it is running more trains and extra carriages will be added to services over Pride weekend.A spokesperson said: "Please allow plenty of time to get to and from events as trains will be very busy and you may not be able to board the first service."Attendees should allow at least an hour to get to Brighton station from any of the Pride festival sites, according to Park and London Road stations will be closed all details of rail services in and out of Brighton over the weekend are available here. Roads Large areas of the seafront and surrounding roads in Brighton and Hove will be closed for the parade for much of Saturday. Roads closed until the afternoon include London Road, Preston Road, Queen's Road and Grand will be no parking at Preston Park and its surroundings all weekend. Parking is restricted on a large section of Madeira Drive. A Pride spokesperson said: "Parking in the centre of Brighton can be both limited and expensive, so we suggest you use public transport where you can."A full list of road closures in the city is available here.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan opens up about break-up from secret boyfriend as she reveals she moved to Canada for him
Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan has opened up about her break up from a secret boyfriend. The noughties girl band member, 40, took to her YouTube channel last week to update fans on her love life. Keisha revealed that she had been in a secret relationship with a Canadian man, and she had even moved out there to live with him. But in the candid clip Keisha admitted that having been in several long term relationships, it was the first time she's been single for a long time and has realised she 'doesn't know how to date'. She said: 'I went through a breakup, and we actually were living together in Canada. So my ex boyfriend is Canadian, and it didn't work out, and that's very difficult to kind of navigate.' Keisha added: 'I went through a breakup. I never talk about my personal life, guys, but people don't know this, but I'm always in a relationship. I'm in very long relationships, whether it's six years, five years. Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan has opened up about her break up from a secret boyfriend who she moved to Canada for The noughties girl band member, 40, took to her YouTube channel last week to update fans on her love life (Seen earlier this month) 'Like, I don't really know what it is to be single. And for the first time, I am I've been single now for like I want to say like a good part of a year and a half. And this feels so weird because I don't know how to date. 'So, this is the phase that I'm in now. And you know, I'm hoping that I connect with the girlies who had everything written down that was like by this age I'm going to have this, I'm going to do this and everything else. And we're just out here still trying to figure it out.' Keisha's video comes after the Sugababes joined fellow singers Macy Gray and Kimberley Walsh at Usher's star-studded final show at London's O2 Arena earlier this year, bringing his mammoth Past Present Future tour to its close. The King of R&B, - whose full name is Usher Terry Raymond IV - finally completed his staggering tour, after wowing crowds with his hits like Yeah, Burn, U Remind Me and OMG since August. Keisha, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy were among the VIPs putting on edgy displays at the concert, before celebrating with Usher at his European tour wrap party at The Yeah Man. Keisha appeared to have not aged a day since shooting to fame in the girl group over two decades ago, in an effortlessly stylish all-black ensemble. She put on a leggy display in a tiny miniskirt teamed with a leather jacket and matching knee-high heeled boots. Her long raven hair was styled sleek and straight, while she accentuated her ageless beauty with a light palette of radiant makeup. Keisha revealed that she had been in a secret relationship with a Canadian man, and she had even moved out there to live with him But in the candid clip Keisha admitted that having been in several long term relationships, it was the first time she's been single for a long time (Seen with Sugababes in 2023) Keisha posed alongside bandmate Mutya, 39, who cut a typically glamorous figure in a daringly short fluffy miniskirt and bejewelled boots. Leaving little to the imagination, she paired her skirt with a sheer sparkly shirt with a plunging neckline, putting her ample cleavage on full display. Meanwhile, Siobhán, 40, opted for a more understated outfit, looking on trend in a pair of black leather trousers with silver studded details. She added a fashionable green bomber jacket over the top and trainers, while pulling her fiery red locks up into a chic updo. R&B songstress Macy, 57, looked to be having a ball at the gig and afterparty, keeping comfy in a grey hoodie and brown oversized trousers. While Girls Aloud star Kimberley, 43, opted for effortless sophistication in a chocolate brown blazer over a matching lowcut top. The mother-of-three added simple blue jeans and trainers underneath, while giving her look some added glamour with gold earrings and a radiant face of makeup. The Sugababes' appearance at the show comes after they embarked on a 'new chapter' and released their first single in two years. In March, the trio revealed their new track Jungle marking their return, after parting ways with their record label BMG to go independent. Sharing their elation at the new song, they said in a statement: 'We are so excited to release 'Jungle' and cement this new chapter for us, after what has been an incredible 3 years on the road. 'As soon as it was written, it felt like the perfect thing for people to hear first. A song about escaping the 9-5 grind, we hope everyone can let their inner animal out when they hear this!'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge girlband star splits from secret boyfriend after moving to Canada for him & says ‘I don't know how to date'
SUGABABES star Keisha Buchanan has admitted she "doesn't know how to date" after secretly splitting from a new romance. The iconic 00s singer, 40, is diving back into the dating scene after Advertisement 6 Keisha opened up about her love life in a new vlog. 6 Keisha has revealed she had a secret romance that has now ended Credit: Getty 6 The star has been making a comeback with iconic girlband Sugababes Credit: Getty 6 Keisha admitted she 'doesn't know how to date' Credit: Getty But in a new vlog on her YouTube channel titled " Now she's looking onwards and upwards and is hopeful for what lies ahead for her after embracing single life. Talking to the camera, Keisha admitted she was "low key embarrassed" talking about her personal life, but wanted to open up. As part of the long chat, she said: "I went through a breakup, and we actually were living together in Canada. So my ex boyfriend is Canadian, and it didn't work out, and that's very difficult to kind of navigate." Advertisement READ MORE SUGABABES The revelation comes as Keisha opened up about all aspects of her dating life and former romances, touching on difficult relationships that "could destroy someone". Although she didn't mention the ex by name, Keisha said she wanted to be more |open and vulnerable" with fans as she is with those in her life, but noted: "I haven't had the best response with those, [or the] best experiences when I've been that way. "Unfortunately, my vulnerability and my open heart has led to, you know, maybe opening doors to people and things that could definitely destroy a person, or try to at least. "But I'm making decisions today that will allow me to enjoy things way more." Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Keisha revealed that she is someone who is often in long-term relationships – joking: "I've been single now for, like, I want to say, like, a good part of a year and a half. "This feels so weird because I don't know how to date. So this is the phase that I'm in now." Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan 'beaten by footballer ex in ten-year terror' She then revealed: "I can only put my heart and my energy in one place. "So if dating means dating loads of people and speaking to loads of people, I need to be taught how to do that." Advertisement As Keisha embraces single life and continues to tour to sold out arenas with Atieno has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2015 and May 2018 and assault occasioning actual bodily harm between January 2012 and January 2015. He is also accused of harassment between January 2021 and December last year and an alleged breach of a non-molestation order. It's alleged during the height of their romance, Atieno would control what Keisha ate, what lipstick she couldn't wear, and what she could watch on TV. Advertisement He is set to enter his plea at Southwark Crown Court on August 22, with a five-day trial set for April 13 next year. 6 Keisha's ex, footballer Taiwo Leo Atieno, faces court in August for allegedly abusing the star 6 Keisha is back in force with the Sugababes Credit: Getty Advertisement
