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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gateshead: Busker' music school overlooks her former pitch
A young musician is honing her talents at an international music centre which overlooks the spot where she used to 14, is one of four young singer-songwriters who are being taught at the Centre for Advanced Training at The Glasshouse in years ago she was busking on Newcastle Quayside but is set to play at the Royal Albert Hall after joining the scheme. Skye said her love of music started when she began singing in the back of her mum's car while listening to ABBA. "I took up the guitar and started playing the piano," she said."Then I started busking and now I've just discovered songwriting, which I love."Since joining the music academy she has developed her talents to a level where she has been able to work with the 30-strong Young Northern Sinfonia Orchestra on an arrangement of her song Run Like Rain. "It was amazing to be in such a big space performing with a 30-piece orchestra," she said. "It's like a poem to myself." Her tutor Sam Rapley is impressed with her development and dedication."She is very creative and hard working and the songwriting is a real skill of hers as well," he said. "The lyrics and a lot of the ideas for the orchestra, she has come up with herself." The Glasshouse, formerly known as The Sage, turned 20 years old in mark its third decade the music venue recently launched a new project to expand its Music Academy for Young People and double the number of students who can also aims to become the most affordable music centre in Europe and plans to offer £500,000 of bursaries towards music classes each Glasshouse also wants to encourage more people to take up a career in for Skye, she plans to work on writing new songs and hopes to entice the interest of streaming services."Music is a space for me to express myself," she said"I want the lyrics in my music to hold meaning for others, so they can relate to them." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The English hotel resort with private beach, outdoor swimming pool and cinema – and new Spanish-themed experience
Plus, the English hotel with one of the UK's poshest spas… but it's only for dogs RURAL RETREAT The English hotel resort with private beach, outdoor swimming pool and cinema – and new Spanish-themed experience Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE hotel resort set in the English countryside is home to wealth of things to do and explore and is also getting an exciting new Spanish experience. The Grove located in the Hertfordshire countryside, just 18 miles from central London is a private resort with five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, a golf course and events spaces. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 The Grove located in the Hertfordshire countryside, just 18 miles from central London Credit: The Grove 9 It is a private resort with five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, a golf course and events spaces Credit: The Grove Stretching over 300 acres, the resort boasts something for everyone. Whist the first house at the site dates back to the 1500s, the hotel didn't open until 2003. And inside it features sophisticated interiors with sculptures, chandeliers and airy large windows. There are a number of different rooms available, including 12 newly refurbished suites in the 18th century mansion. Depending on your mood, visitors can also eat a number of different locations including The Glasshouse, which according to The Grove's website is "one of the world's finest buffets". And during the summer months, the hotel hosts the 'Feast on Cloud 9'. Guests can experience a food from the hotel whilst immersed in a fairground-theme outdoor area. Throughout the experience, visitors will have immersive moments all whilst enjoying a five-course meal or afternoon tea. It costs £75 per adult and £49.50 per child for the five-course tasting menu. Alternatively, you could have afternoon tea for £65 per adult and £39.50 per child. This Hotel is Home to the UK's Only Swim-Up Bar The hotel is also hosting a new experience called 'Fuego in the Woods', which shares with guests the flavours of Spain. Across three courses, visitors will have a sharing-style Spanish feast all cooked over wood-fired parrillas with dishes including Barcelona-style flatbread with black garlic aioli, Tomahawk of Hertfordshire beef and a Basque chocolate cheesecake with cherry compote. There will be live music and drinks across the participating evenings too. The experience costs £175 per adult or £100 per child. Back at the hotel, there is also a spa onsite which offers a range of facilities including a 22-metre-long UV-filtered pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. One of the real hidden gems of the site is the walled garden - home to a heated outdoor pool, private beach and kitchen garden. 9 Inside, the hotel features sophisticated interiors with sculptures, chandeliers and airy large windows Credit: The Grove 9 The hotel is also hosting a new experience called 'Fuego in the Woods', which shares with guests the flavours of Spain Credit: The Grove Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family gaming area. This year, the beach has a fresh new look and a dedicated treatment space. The day beds include premium, classic and family options that cost from £60 to £190, depending on whether you book them for a day or half-day. Each booking also comes with still and sparking water, fruit skewers, coconut water, face spray and cocktails. 9 Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family gaming area Credit: The Grove 9 Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family gaming area Credit: The Grove Whilst there, guests can also indulge themselves with a 'Sequoia on the Beach Massage' - which focuses on the décolletage, neck, shoulders, face, scalp and arms. For those who like golf, The Grove is home to one of the UK's most prestigious golf courses, with 18 holes. In fact, in 2006, the resort hosted The World Golf Championships, which were won by Tiger Woods. Previous guests have included cast members of Harry Potter - as 'The Making of Harry Potter' is nearby at Leavesden Studios - and Barack Obama during a presidential visit with Prime Minister David Cameron. It isn't only prestigious guests the resort is used to - there have also been a number of notable events at The Grove. 9 The day beds include premium, classic and family options that cost from £60 to £190 Credit: The Grove The Grove Hotel went viral for one of it's restaurants THE Sun's assistant travel editor Sophie Swietochowski experienced the buffet last year - here's what she thought. As The Sun travel desk's resident foodie, I could hardly resist trying the UK's fanciest buffet, also one of the world's most expensive. The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire went viral earlier last year when TikTok foodies discovered its Glasshouse restaurant where everyone dines en masse, but in five-star luxury. It even featured in Netflix's 'Million Dollar Buffet' documentary with Grace Dent. Costing a whopping £82 per person at the weekend, there is certainly enough to choose from. After several, overly-generous spoonfuls of caviar, a few servings of beetroot-cured salmon and seven superbly crafted sushi rolls, decorated with dainty herbs, I felt I'd made a good dent in 'getting my money's worth' – a statement that had been thrown back and forth between my buffet partner, Mum, and I. So the real question is: is it really worth the cash? It's a thought that's difficult to get out of my head, even though, as a self-proclaimed foodie, I'd normally spend at least this amount on a boozy dinner with friends. But £82 does feel like a lot for what I'd previously have defined as 'just a buffet'. Although, if you visit for dinner mid-week, as opposed to the weekend, you can knock £17 off this price. I'd planned what I thought was an adequate two and a half hours to properly tackle that evening's dinner, but an extra hour would have been more appropriate if I wanted to take it at a more relaxed pace – and squeeze in an extra few hundred calories. Isn't that what buffet dining is all about? Still, despite the steep price, I think I'll be booking a table for my birthday next year – and this time I'm aiming for five plates instead of four. 9 In 2023, the resort celebrated 20 years since it opened and also received a plethora of awards Credit: The Grove These include NATO's 70th annual meeting. And for the final of the UEFA Euros, the England National Football Team stayed at the hotel. In 2023, the resort celebrated 20 years since it opened and also received a plethora of awards. The Grove also revealed its newly renovated Sequoia spa after a £1.6million refurbishment. There is a posh UK spa hotel praised by mums as perfect for kids – thanks to an Ofsted creche, huge playbarn and early teatime. Plus, the English hotel with one of the UK's poshest spas… but it's only for dogs.
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The English hotel resort with private beach, outdoor swimming pool and cinema – and new Spanish-themed experience
A HUGE hotel resort set in the English countryside is home to wealth of things to do and explore and is also getting an exciting new Spanish experience. The Grove located in the London is a private resort with five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, a golf course and events spaces. Advertisement 9 The Grove located in the Hertfordshire countryside, just 18 miles from central London Credit: The Grove 9 It is a private resort with five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, a golf course and events spaces Credit: The Grove Stretching over 300 acres, the resort boasts something for everyone. Whist the first house at the site dates back to the 1500s, the hotel didn't open until 2003. And inside it features sophisticated interiors with sculptures, chandeliers and airy large windows. There are a number of different rooms available, including 12 newly refurbished Advertisement Read more on rural retreats Depending on your mood, visitors can also eat a number of different locations including The Glasshouse, which according to The Grove's website is "one of the world's finest buffets". And during the summer months, the hotel hosts the 'Feast on Cloud 9'. Guests can experience a food from the hotel whilst immersed in a Throughout the experience, visitors will have immersive moments all whilst enjoying a five-course meal or Advertisement Most read in News Travel It costs £75 per adult and £49.50 per child for the five-course tasting menu. Alternatively, you could have afternoon tea for £65 per adult and £39.50 per child. This Hotel is Home to the UK's Only Swim-Up Bar The hotel is also hosting a new experience called 'Fuego in the Woods', which shares with guests the flavours of Across three courses, visitors will have a sharing-style Spanish feast all cooked over wood-fired parrillas with dishes including Barcelona-style flatbread with black garlic aioli, Tomahawk of Hertfordshire beef and a Basque chocolate cheesecake with cherry compote. Advertisement There will be The experience costs £175 per adult or £100 per child. Back at the hotel, there is also a spa onsite which offers a range of facilities including a 22-metre-long UV-filtered pool, jacuzzi, sauna and One of the real hidden gems of the site is the walled garden - home to a heated outdoor pool, Advertisement 9 Inside, the hotel features sophisticated interiors with sculptures, chandeliers and airy large windows Credit: The Grove 9 The hotel is also hosting a new experience called 'Fuego in the Woods', which shares with guests the flavours of Spain Credit: The Grove Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family This year, the beach has a fresh new look and a dedicated treatment space. Advertisement The Each booking also comes with still and sparking water, fruit skewers, coconut water, face spray and cocktails. 9 Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family gaming area Credit: The Grove 9 Whilst at the 'beach', guests can relax, enjoy a new bar, stretch out on daybeds and get competitive in a family gaming area Credit: The Grove Advertisement Whilst there, guests can also indulge themselves with a 'Sequoia on the Beach Massage' - which focuses on the décolletage, neck, shoulders, face, scalp and arms. For those who like golf, The Grove is home to one of the UK's most prestigious golf courses, with 18 holes. In fact, in 2006, the resort hosted The World Golf Championships, which were won by Previous guests have included cast members of Harry Potter - as Advertisement It isn't only prestigious guests the resort is used to - there have also been a number of notable events at The Grove. 9 The day beds include premium, classic and family options that cost from £60 to £190 Credit: The Grove The Grove Hotel went viral for one of it's restaurants THE Sun's assistant travel editor Sophie Swietochowski experienced the buffet last year - here's what she thought. As The Sun travel desk's resident foodie, I could hardly resist trying the UK's fanciest buffet, also one of the world's most expensive. The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire went viral earlier last year when TikTok foodies discovered its Glasshouse restaurant where everyone dines en masse, but in five-star luxury. It even featured in Netflix's 'Million Dollar Buffet' documentary with Grace Dent. Costing a whopping £82 per person at the weekend, there is certainly enough to choose from. After several, overly-generous spoonfuls of caviar, a few servings of beetroot-cured salmon and seven superbly crafted sushi rolls, decorated with dainty herbs, I felt I'd made a good dent in 'getting my money's worth' – a statement that had been thrown back and forth between my buffet partner, Mum, and I. So the real question is: is it really worth the cash? It's a thought that's difficult to get out of my head, even though, as a self-proclaimed foodie, I'd normally spend at least this amount on a boozy dinner with friends. But £82 does feel like a lot for what I'd previously have defined as 'just a buffet'. Although, if you visit for dinner mid-week, as opposed to the weekend, you can knock £17 off this price. I'd planned what I thought was an adequate two and a half hours to properly tackle that evening's dinner, but an extra hour would have been more appropriate if I wanted to take it at a more relaxed pace – and squeeze in an extra few hundred calories. Isn't that what buffet dining is all about? Still, despite the steep price, I think I'll be booking a table for my birthday next year – and this time I'm aiming for five plates instead of four. 9 In 2023, the resort celebrated 20 years since it opened and also received a plethora of awards Credit: The Grove These include NATO's 70th annual meeting. Advertisement And for the final of the UEFA Euros , the England National Football Team stayed at the hotel. In 2023, the resort celebrated 20 years since it opened and also received a plethora of awards. The Grove also revealed its newly renovated Sequoia spa after a £1.6million refurbishment. There is a Ofsted creche, huge playbarn and early teatime. Advertisement Plus, the English hotel with one of the UK's poshest spas… but it's only for dogs. 9 The Grove also revealed its newly renovated Sequoia spa after a £1.6million refurbishment Credit: The Grove
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The star will be joined by award-winning entertainers
The City of Belmont is set to come alive with the glitz and glamour of world-class entertainment as Australian cabaret royalty Rhonda Burchmore headlines a brand-new pop-up event at the AfterDark Performance Lounge. The five-night cabaret spectacular will see The Glasshouse venue in Faulkner Park undergo a dramatic transformation that will see it turn into an intimate, fully licensed cabaret lounge. Burchmore, who most recently featured in the hit musical Sister Act, will debut her new show Tall Tales, an evening of her heartfelt and hilarious journey through four decades in the limelight. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'I will be opening the vault on my 40-year career in showbiz, sharing wonderful stories and killer songs that will fit perfectly in the intimate AfterDark Performance Lounge.' she said. 'It's so wonderful to see a new performance venue popping up in Belmont and engaging such an incredible line-up of fabulous cabaret stars.' Belmont mayor Robert Rossi said the event was a great chance to bring world-class entertainers to Belmont's local stage. 'AfterDark brings outstanding live performances to our local community and sees the Glasshouse venue transformed into an intimate space hosting a bold and brilliant line-up of performers,' he said. 'We're offering discounted tickets for local residents, making it easier for more people to enjoy a high-quality artistic experience.' On top of Rhonda's appearance, the series will host some of Australia's other brightest cabaret stars such as Mama Alto, Michael Griffiths, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, and Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat, each bringing their own flair to the experience. Mama Alto will present her WA premiere of Transcendent, a soul-stirring show blending classic songs with some unexpected delights. Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths will lead his band through a joyous tribute to the legendary Peter Allen, who was known for his flamboyant stage presence. Award-winning Michael Griffiths will pay tribute to Aussie icon Peter Allen. Credit: City of Belmont Williams and Ghouse will bring a modern take on ancient traditions, merging natural acoustic instruments, stories and voice. Two of Perth's most loved jazz vocalists, Libby Hammer and Ali Bodycoat will also sparkle at the event, reuniting in a heartfelt celebration of music, friendship and sisterhood. The event will end with two adult-only literary events Adult Storytime by acclaimed poet and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and A Timeless Gathering by Live History, all the way from Canada. The event runs Thursday, July 24 to Monday, July 28, tickets go on sale on June 19.
Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
28 permits, Rs 55 lakh: All it took a couple to shut down Wall Street for wedding baraat
In a display of big fat Indian wedding grandeur, Varun Navani and Amanda Soll reportedly spent up to Rs 55 lakh to shut down Wall Street for their extravagant baraat, giving Lower Manhattan a taste of vibrant desi celebration. According to city records accessed by the New York Post, the couple filed 28 permits and paid between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 56 lakh ($25,000–$66,000) per location to make their dream baraat a reality. A viral video shared by DJ AJ, who performed at the event, shows hundreds dancing to dhol beats and music amid Manhattan's iconic skyline. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat—who would've ever thought? Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic,' the DJ captioned the clip, which has garnered over 2 million views. WATCH HERE: A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Another video on Instagram posted by Saloni Mehta, one of the guests at the big fat wedding, wrote, 'Shutting down Wall Street for Baraat, still wrapping my head around it! This wasn't just a celebration, it was history in the making. One of the craziest, most surreal moments of my life and that they are officially married.' A post shared by Saloni Mehta | YourStyleWarder (@yourstylewarder) The couple, based in Boston, kicked off their wedding festivities on May 23 at the Conrad hotel, followed by a Sangeet at The Glasshouse. Navani, CEO of AI platform Rolai, wore a regal sherwani layered with pearl necklaces, while Soll, director of legal compliance at MasterCard, stunned in a deep red Sabyasachi lehenga. The celebrations continued on May 24 with a brunch and reception, and concluded on May 25 with a Jewish wedding ceremony at Cipriani, followed by an after-party at Slate. Over the years, big fat Indian weddings have become a cultural spectacle.
