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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Organisers confirm Back Doune the Rabbit Hole will return in 2026 as tickets set to go on sale
The organisers of the Back Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival have confirmed it will return again in July 2026 after its first re-branded event wowed thousands of revellers. Tickets for next year's Back Doune the Rabbit Hole (BDTRH) music festival are set to go on sale on Friday - less than a week after the most recent edition of the revamped event. BDTRH was staged last week at the Cardross Estate, near Port of Menteith, Stirling, as thousands of revellers enjoyed sets from headline acts Marc Almond, space rockers Hawkwind and The Zutons. The event's organisers were quick to announce that the 2026 edition of the festival will go ahead next July. In a statement on their social media page, the festival's organisers said they had been left 'humbled' by the response to the re-booted event – and confirmed it will return next year. They said: 'Wow, what a weekend! 'We cannot thank you all enough for your amazing support for the first Back Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival. 'The vibes and love have been unreal, and we're truly humbled. We know there's room for improvement and we're already working on it. 'As a small independent festival team, we believe our first year has been a huge success overall. 'We'll be sending out feedback forms soon and would love your help in shaping the future of the festival. For now, we're just so immensely grateful. 'Thanks to your support, we're thrilled to say we'll be back for 2026! Mark your calendars for July 17-19. 'Ticket information will be shared later this week. 'Finally, we'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team behind the scenes who make events like these possible, as well as the amazing artists who brought the stages to life. We couldn't have done this without your tireless work, talent, and support.' Legendary group Hawkwind stepped in to fill the void following the withdrawal of Scots rockers The Fratellis who withdrew from the event. Tickets for the 2026 event go on sale at 10am on Friday, August 8.
Forbes
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
NYT Connections Today: Monday, July 28 Hints And Answers (#778)
Find the links between the words to win today's game of Connections. Each day's game of NYT Connections goes live at midnight local time. Before we get to today's Connections hints and answers, here are Sunday's: Hey there, Connectors! Welcome to the start of a new week! I'm very happy to be back with you for another weekday run of this here column. By now you may know the drill: I very much like to kick off the Monday edition of the column with a fun, upbeat song. I really hope it helps put a smile on your face. Or, if you already have one there, maybe the tune can fill your heart with joy. I definitely don't like to put any pressure on myself. This time around, I'm going with a song for a band I saw in my hometown on Friday night with my dad. It was part of a festival show that should have cost £62.50 ($84) for one ticket, but he got two for £10 ($13.50) each instead. He can't keep getting away with this. 'This' being his uncanny ability to score great discounts or freebies. Anyway, we both enjoyed The Fratellis, and this is their biggest hit: Before we begin, we have a great little community on Discord, where we chat about NYT Connections, the rest of the NYT games and all kinds of other stuff. Everyone who has joined has been lovely. It's a fun hangout spot, and you're more than welcome to hang out with us. Discord is also the best way to give me any feedback about the column, especially on the rare (or not-so-rare) occasions that I mess something up. I don't look at the comments or Twitter much. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes. Today's NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 28 are coming right up. How To Play Connections Connections is a free, popular New York Times daily word game. You get a new puzzle at midnight every day. You can play on the NYT's website or Games app. You're presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be things like items you can click, names for research study participants or words preceded by a body part. There's only one solution for each puzzle, and you'll need to be careful when it comes to words that might fit into more than one category. You can shuffle the words to perhaps help you see links between them. Each group is color coded. The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one. The purple group often involves wordplay. Select four words you think go together and press Submit. If you make a guess and you're incorrect, you'll lose a life. If you're close to having a correct group, you might see a message telling you that you're one word away from getting it right, but you'll still need to figure out which one to swap. If you make four mistakes, it's game over. Let's make sure that doesn't happen with the help of some hints, and, if you're really struggling, today's Connections answers. As with Wordle and other similar games, it's easy to share results with your friends on social media and group chats. If you have an NYT All Access or Games subscription, you can access the publication's Connections archive. This includes every previous game of Connections, so you can go back and play any of those that you have missed. Aside from the first 60 games or so, you should be able to find our hints Google if you need them! Just click here and add the date of the game for which you need clues or the answers to the search query. What Are Today's Connections Hints? Scroll slowly! Just after the hints for each of today's Connections groups, I'll reveal what the groups are without immediately telling you which words go into them. Today's 16 words are... And the hints for today's Connections groups are: One Word For Each Connections Group Need some extra help? Be warned: we're starting to get into spoiler territory. Let's take a look at one word for each group. Today's Connections word hints are… What Are Today's Connections Groups? Today's Connections groups are... What Are Today's Connections Answers? Spoiler alert! Don't scroll any further down the page until you're ready to find out today's Connections answers. This is your final warning! Today's Connections answers are... A very fast solve for me today as we kick off the new week. The blues were super straightforward for the most part. I did wonder for a second if EVIDENCE might actually be part of the group since that is also something that one would collect, but my initial hunch proved to be correct. Speaking of the word INITIAL, I had no issues with the yellows either. The same went for the greens. I wondered if the purple connection might be "night" as in SILENT Night and DATE night, but CULT and BUDDY didn't really fit the bill. Of course they had to be linked by "movie!" How did I not get that? Honestly... Anyway, my hint for this group was a reference to something I found quite amusing several years ago. A perfect game extends my streak to 152 wins. Can I make it to 200? We'll find out (relatively) soon enough! Here's my grid for today: 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪 That's all there is to it for today's Connections clues and answers. Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for hints and the solution for Tuesday's game if you need them. P.S. I've recommended the catchy-as-heck "Apt." by Bruno Mars and Rosé before, but this live version popped up in my YouTube feed and I loved it, so here we are. Psy (he of "Gangnam Style" megafame) held an edition of his Summer Swag concert series in Incheon, South Korea, earlier this month. Rosé appeared as a surprise guest to sing the song with him. I absolutely adore the crowd here. The energy is off the scale. Korean audiences are something else: Have a great day! Stay hydrated! Be kind to yourself and each other! Call someone you love! Please follow my blog for more coverage of NYT Connections and other word games, and even some video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Sharing this column with other people who play Connections would be appreciated too. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes.
Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Ocean Colour Scene Dundee: Line up, set times & banned items for Day 1 of Discovery Festival
Ocean Colour Scene will headline day one of Dundee Discovery Festival at Slessor Park this evening. From when gates open to set times, here is everything you need to know Ocean Colour Scene's headline gig at Slessor Gardens tonight. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Discovery Festival in Dundee kicks off this evening, with Ocean Colour Scene kicking events off in style. The indie-rock band will be joined by special guests The Fratellis as well as White Lies and Cammy Barnes, with plenty of food and drink on offer across the weekend at Slessor Gardens. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ocean Colour Scene will kick off three days of live music in Dundee, with The Human League arriving for 80's Calling! in the city tomorrow, and Tom Jones headlining events on Sunday. From set times to banned items, here is everything you need to know about day one of Dundee Discovery Festival. When will gates open for Ocean Colour Scene Dundee? On Friday, gates will open at Slessor Gardens from 5pm. What are the set times for Ocean Colour Scene Dundee? After gates open, the first act will take to the stage at 5.30pm, with Ocean Colour Scene expected to perform from 9.30pm until around 10.45pm. The official set times for Friday: Gates open : 5.30pm : 5.30pm Cammy Barnes : 5.30pm : 5.30pm White Lies : 6.30pm : 6.30pm The Fratellis : 7.45pm : 7.45pm Ocean Colour Scene: 9.30pm Nadine Ballantyne All timings are subject to change, with the event is expected to finish around 10.45pm, with curfew at 11pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What will the weather be like? The weather in Dundee is expected to be warm, but cloudy with sunny intervals. Temperatures are expected to remain around 18C to 21C throughout the evening, only cooling towards 11pm when they will drop to around 15C. Dundee's Slessor Gardens. What items are banned from Ocean Colour Scene in Dundee? Festivalgoers are advised to avoid bringing bags where possible, and that if you must take one it is no larger than a sheet of A4 paper. Prohibited items include: Food and drink (a doctor's note will permit food/drink required for medical conditions). Water will be available at the bars free of charge. Glass containers, including perfume and aftershave Camping chairs, folding chairs, gazebos or picnic blankets Professional cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices Dogs (except assistance dogs) As it is a standing event, organisers state that those who require assistance for medical reasons to alert the medial team as no camping equipment of any kind is allowed. Can I leave and come back? Once you have entered Slessor Gardens to see Ocean Colour Scene, no re-entry will be permitted. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Is Ocean Colour Scene at Slessor Gardens cashless? All bars at Dundee Discovery Festival are cashless. However, cash can be used to purchase tokens with a token both located by the main entrance. They will be valid only for bars, and not food vendors. There are no ATMs on site. Ocean Colour Scene. What will food and drink be like? During Discovery Festival Dundee, there will be a number of food and drink vendors in operation. There will be four bars in operation on the site - including one dedicated to prosecco - as well as an additional private bar and toilets for 'Gold Area' ticketholders. Meanwhile, food vendors will include: Loaded dogs & fries Salt 'n chilli chicken Burgers Pizza Mexican Duck wraps Greek Souvlaki Coffee/donut and crepes Pick and mix sweets Can I still buy tickets for Ocean Colour Scene in Dundee? Yes, you can still buy tickets for Ocean Colour Scene's performance during Dundee Discovery Festival tonight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Available via Ticketmaster, you can select from general admission for Friday only, or for Friday and Saturday. In addition, 'Gold Circle' tickets are still on sale. How much are tickets? Here's how much tickets will cost for Ocean Colour Scene's show at Slessor Gardens tonight: General Admission (day) : £62.90 : £62.90 General Admission 4 ticket offer (day) : £56.70 each or £226.80 for 4 : £56.70 each or £226.80 for 4 Gold Circle (day): £91 £91 Discovery Festival & 80's Calling Weekend General Admission ticket (Friday-Sunday): £168.40 Additional handling fees will be added to each order. What can I do if I can no longer go? For those who booked their tickets months in advance and can no longer attend, unfortunately there are no refunds or transfers available. That being said, some ticket outlets have an approved re-sale function you may be able to take advantage of. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Daily Record
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Doune festival supremo praises "heart-warming" response as revamped event looms
Brian Harkin - who is the man behind Back Doune the Rabbit Hole - has praised the response from music fans and locals as the countdown to next week's festival ticks on. The brains behind the revamped Back Doune the Rabbit Hole admits it has been a 'long road' back for the once-famous festival - but the excitement is building as the event takes shape. The festival takes place back at the Cardross Estate near Port of Menteith from August 1-3, with new ownership after the previous event collapsed amid controversial circumstances. Helensburgh businessman and musician Brian Harkin has been busy at the festival site coordinating the various stages and amenities as the final preparations kick into gear. Speaking to the Observer this week, he reflected on the support offered by both music fans online and the local community - as well as the body blow of headliners The Fratellis being forced to pull out after the third-party promoters in charge of their booking fell into liquidation. He said: 'We're all buzzing for things to get underway and everyone involved within the local community has been so friendly and supportive which is a really heart-warming thing. 'The build hasn't been without its issues because of the problems with the previous event, but it feels as if we've surpassed that. 'The ticket sales so far have been very good and as good as we expected them to be. 'We kept the brand of Doune The Rabbit Hole because it was much-loved for some time, while recognising how things were handled previously were obviously questionable and not done very well at all, to say the least. 'I know a lot of people who came to this festival before - all of my kids have been for example - and it saddens me that it all got so tarnished, but I know there is a lot of excitement about next week.' The line-up includes some big beasts in the music world, such as Liverpool indie favourites The Zutons, who top the bill on the Sunday evening, and Marc Almond - who headlines on Friday. Scouting for Girls, the Bay City Rollers, The Skids and Newton Faulkner will also be performing. But the Saturday evening showcase was forced to be changed after third-party promoter Wannasee Ltd entered financial trouble - leading to the 'Chelsea Dagger'-hitmakers cancelling four planned summer appearances - including at BDTRH. That spot has been filled by legendary space rockers Hawkwind, with the London group set to delight fans in attendance with a blend of styles from the progressive to the psychedelic. 'Getting Hawkwind in as a legends set was a bit of a blinder for us,' Mr Harkin adds. 'They're on fire at the moment and since it's been about 35 years since I've seen them live, I've told the team that I'll be tapping out when that set is on, although I won't be able to enjoy a pint. 'The first I knew on the Fratellis situation was straight after the liquidation was announced and it was an awful hurdle to overcome for us. 'We were injured by the Wannasee liquidation, just the same as the promoters and a long line of suppliers. 'Being honest, my heart sunk at that point but the online community really rallied behind us and our social team were really honest with the statement we put out and pointing out that we were victims and it wasn't anything to do with us.' As those dramas are finally put in the rear view mirror and the countdown ticking away, Mr Harkin is promising a return to the warm vibe associated with the Doune festival in the past. 'It's all about the family-friendly vibe and the programme we have on site for people is amazing. 'It will be a great event for those coming along - I've got a large family myself and all of my kids and grandkids are coming along, they've been buzzing about it as much as me!'
Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Fratellis announce Glasgow gig at O2 Academy next year
The Glasgow trio confirmed they will return to their hometown next year, performing at the O2 Academy on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of their 'Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music' tour. The tour was originally announced in May, but notably did not include a Scottish date, sparking disappointment among fans. (Image: The Fratellis, David Eustace) READ MORE: American music legend announces exciting Glasgow gig The band later teased their followers with a cheeky social media post that read: 'No Scotland, no party.' However, when the Glasgow date was officially announced this morning, fans were quick to voice their displeasure, pointing out that a single show on a Thursday night fell far short of expectations. One fan wrote: 'Seriously, only one Scottish date?' Another added: 'You made us wait for one date?! Has to be more Scottish dates to come, surely.' The sentiment was echoed across social media, with fans branding the announcement 'disappointing" and even going as far as saying the band should 'hang their heads in shame.' READ MORE: US pop sensation spotted 'exploring' Glasgow ahead of gig Criticism also extended to the choice of venue, with several fans expressing disappointment that the gig was not booked at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. One user commented: 'One Scottish date and not the Barrowlands!!' Another wrote: "One Scotland date? O2 academy of all places?!" Others were frustrated by the timing, writing: 'On Thursday night? What use is that… We are the party!' Another chimed in: "We waited two months for one date, on a Thursday night, at the O2 Academy!?" Despite the backlash, tickets are expected to sell quickly. Presale opens at 10am on Wednesday, July 17, with general sale beginning at 10am on Thursday, July 18. (Image: The Fratellis, David Eustace) READ MORE: Legendary indie rock band announces Glasgow Hydro gig The tour celebrates two decades since the release of The Fratellis' debut album Costello Music, which featured indie anthems such as Henrietta, Whistle for the Choir, and the ever-popular Chelsea Dagger. The band, which burst onto the scene in 2006, have played a string of major festivals this summer, including Glastonbury, and will kick off their UK-wide tour early next year. While some fans are still holding out hope for additional Scottish dates, there's been no official word from the band, leaving many to ask whether one night in Glasgow is truly enough for a homecoming celebration.
