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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Roscommon gears up for Lough Key's Night and Day Festival featuring music and relaxation
Home > Regionals > Roscommon > News Night and Day Festival returns to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29 Lough Key, County Roscommon, will again be the venue for the Night and Day Festival in County Roscommon Headlined by artists like Paul Brady, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Sultans of Ping, José González, KT Tunstall, Adwaith and Fionn Regan, the popular outdoor musical festival is set to draw large crowds to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29. Organised and co-founded by Mayo native Craig Hughes, Political Editor for the Irish Daily Mail, the festival is promoted as part of Roscommon's outdoor recreation campaign, 'Breathe in Roscommon'. The Night and Day Festival also offers a variety of family-friendly activities including dance workshops, kids' yoga, circus skills, nature foraging, ancient games and craft making. The festival has built a new wellness area near the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park that will host morning yoga classes, reiki sessions and saunas for attendees. 'This year we have really enhanced our wellness offering so festivalgoers can reconnect with nature in the morning while dancing to great music in the afternoon,' said festival co-founder, Craig Hughes. Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, which offers zip-lining courses, boat tours, kayaking, and forest trails, will remain open to the public during the festival. The inaugural Night and Day Festival took place in September 2022 at Clonalis House in Castlerea. It moved to its present venue in Lough Key Forest Park the following year. Roscommon Tourism Officer Lisa Joy said festival celebrates Roscommon's 'unique heritage, arts and culture as well as its scenic outdoor offerings that can be enjoyed by people of all ages'. 'We anticipate the Night and Day Festival to not just raise awareness about the county's forest trails and lakeside adventures but also inspire people to slow down, explore the landscapes and truly breathe in Roscommon,' Ms Joy added. The Night and Day Festival is an over-20s event but Children under 14 can attend once accompanied by a parent or guardian with a child's ticket. Camping options include a campsite with water stations and showers to ensure comfort throughout the weekend. For more information on activities and festival details, visit:
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bob Marley's Bestseller Bounces Back To The Charts In A Big Way
Bob Marley's Legend returns to five U.K. charts this week, continuing its record-breaking run as one ... More of the most successful albums in music history. Bob Marley performs on stage, Hammersmith Odeon, London, United Kingdom, June 1976. (Photo by Erica Echenberg/Redferns) *** Local Caption *** Bob Marley's Legend isn't just one of the bestselling albums of all time — it's a cultural staple, and a fixture on charts around the world that rarely disappears for long. The compilation, which brings together many of Marley's biggest hits with The Wailers, has been setting standards in Western markets for decades, and this week, it proves its staying power once again. Consumption of the classic is growing, and the project even manages to return to multiple rankings in the U.K. simultaneously as Record Store Day releases vanish and the weekly lists loosen up a bit. At the moment, Legend finds space on five charts in the U.K. The hugely popular collection returns to a pair of lists, although it's certainly not a stranger to either. Legend earns its highest comeback on the Official Albums Sales chart, starting back at No. 57. That list focuses on pure purchases, combining all formats like vinyl, CD, and cassette. Looking at the Official Physical Albums ranking – which narrows things even further to only physical purchases – the set reappears at No. 63. As Legend bounces back onto a couple of tallies, it also ascends on two others. The timeless compilation nearly reenters the top 40 on the Official Albums chart, the most important and closely-watched ranking of full-lengths in the U.K. This frame, it lifts slightly from No. 48 to No. 45. Meanwhile, on the Official Album Downloads roster, which ranks only digital purchases, Marley's best-of sits at No. 55 — 10 spots below its placement on the all-encompassing albums list. The only ranking where Legend experiences a minor setback is the Official Albums Streaming chart, which measures the most-played full-lengths across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Even there, the dip is barely worth mentioning. The project steps back just one space, sliding from No. 48 to No. 49. Across all five tallies where Legend currently appears, Marley's seminal release has already spent hundreds of weeks. Among the rankings where the title is present, the set has logged the fewest frames on the Official Albums Sales chart. Even so, it's only about a month away from hitting the 500-week mark there. On the most competitive tally — the Official Albums chart itself — Legend has racked up an eye-popping 1,183 frames. That's more than two decades' worth of weeks on the busy tally.
NZ Herald
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Opinion: What's the point of the concert encore and why do we still entertain it?
But there's one thing that pains me most, and I think it's about time we all admitted that modern encores are pretty cringe. If you're a music lover or someone who regularly attends shows, you'll know an encore isn't unique or spontaneous, and no rarer than a Mexican wave at a T20 game. So why do artists still insist on doing them? Encores have long been rooted in performance history, dating back to at least the 18th century, when recorded music didn't exist. The only way to get more from your favourite performer was to beg for a repeat of a song you'd later hum as you skipped home in your best petticoat. The encore was a 1700s version of the repeat button on Apple Music. From there, rock'n'roll in particular became synonymous with the encore, and eventually major artists, like Elvis, began to revolt against the tradition, with his promoter Horace Hogan famously having to declare to hysterical fans, 'Elvis has left the building'. And those who did play an encore would do so spontaneously - Prince, for example, would play as many as seven encores, or whatever he felt like that night. No lighting cues, no confetti cannons timed, no pre-determined song list. During a show at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium in 1979, Bob Marley and The Wailers left the stage for a lengthy break before returning with a legendary encore that lasted more than an hour. The difference between these performances and today's version of the encore? Authenticity. In 2025, no matter how the night goes, a pre-planned encore is presented to fans on a silver platter. We, as an audience, are participating in a little piece of well-scripted theatre, and I cringe watching it. The fans know the show isn't over, but their role is to pretend they think it is. The band knows they aren't done performing, but their role is to leave and pretend they are. Then it's the crowd's turn again, and they pretend that the volume of their cheering will determine if the artist returns. Then, finally, the artist must reward them for their efforts in the charade and walk back out to the most iconic notes of their most iconic song. Only then is the ruse complete. Your mate returns from the bathroom just in time, knowing they had a 2-minute break to pee before the encore and a long wait for an Uber home. Rock'n'roll baby. It's like your partner proposing with a ring you bought and a script you wrote; while you ultimately get what you want, you've lost the element of surprise. And I get it, a lot of people work really hard to make these major concerts come to life, and when you're dealing with a well-oiled machine, finding spontaneity is hard. Advertise with NZME. But encores were originally meant to be the most spontaneous element of a concert, but in 2025 they show us more than any other part of a concert, that what we are seeing is anything but. Roadies shuffle fresh parts of the set on, a new guitar is placed on stage, confetti is swept, and of course, the house lights stay off. It's not spontaneous, it's just trying really hard to seem that way. It's the opposite of authentic. When have you, in recent years, seen a major touring artist totally overwhelmed by the spectacle of it all and do something truly real in their encore? Over my 8 years reviewing concerts, I've noticed pleading for the encore becoming less and less, more people dashing to their cars to beat traffic during it, and the 'magic' of the encore disappearing. These days, I watch an encore like watching my son unwrap Christmas presents from Santa. Ultimately, I know what's coming; it's a bit of theatre, and my three months of drama school are finally paying off. The encore has had a good run, but it's now more blatant than your mum and Santa having the same handwriting. If artists want to do something truly authentic, then give us something fresh. Hold the one we all love to last, thrill the crowd, say goodbye and then just like Elvis, leave the building.
FACT
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Caribbean Beach Festival brings reggae stars to Dubai
The line-up includes Khalil Harrison, Lucenzo and Wayne Wonder. Caribbean Beach Festival is bringing reggae stars to Barasti Beach in Dubai. Taking place on 3 May, it offers 12 hours of non-stop fun. The festival celebrates Afrobeat, Caribbean and Latin cultures. The line-up includes Khalil Harrison, Lucenzo and Wayne Wonder. Following the success of the Bob Marley Birthday Festival at Barasti Beach, the Caribbean Beach Festival promises to be just as much fun. Now in its 10th edition, Reggae Beachfest brings together several international stars all under one roof. Since launching in 2014, the festival has grown to become one of the largest events of its kind in the region. Past editions have welcomed Beenie Man, Fat Joe, Jah Cure, Kymani Marley, The Wailers and UB40. Khalil Harrison hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a producer, singer and rapper, and fuses together electronic beats with melodies. His songs include Dalie, Jealousy and Sala Kanjalo. Portuguese French Lucenzo was born in Bordeaux, France. The singer and songwriter is best known for his dance hits, which include Danza Kuduro and Vem Dancar Kuduro. Hailing from Buff Bay, Jamaica, Wayne Wonder is a dancehall and reggae icon. His songs include Bounce Along, No Letting Go, Saddest Day and Tuff Times. Guests can also enjoy Caribbean food and drinks, and artisanal crafts and clothing stalls. The Caribbean Beach Festival in Dubai runs from 3pm to 3am. Tickets include access to the beach and pool. Early bird tickets start from AED 120, general admission tickets start from AED 200, and gate tickets start from AED 250. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai. GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
King Charles reveals he is a Beyonce fan, and other surprises from his playlist
King Charles has released his personal playlist to mark Commonwealth Day – and there are some unexpected bops among the tracks. The playlist was released as part of The King's Music Room, a one-off show on Apple Music 1. It was recorded at the King's offices at Buckingham Palace. The playlist is eclectic and spans from disco to reggae to opera. It features artists from throughout the Commonwealth. 'Crazy in Love' by Beyonce and 'The Loco-Motion' by Kylie Minogue are among the hits. The show sees the King share stories about meeting some of the featured artists and speak about how the songs have brought him joy. 'Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others,' Charles previously said. 'It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places. 'But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.' Here is the full playlist: 1. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved 2. Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop 3. Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion 4. Al Bowlly – The Very Thought of You 5. Grace Jones – La Vie En Rose 6. Raye – Love Me Again 7. Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me 8. Davido – Kante (feat Fave) 9. Miriam Makeba – The Click Song 10. Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – My Country Man 11. Anoushka Shankar – Indian Summer 12. Siti Nurhaliza – Anta Permana 13. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – E Te Iwi E (Call to the People) 14. Michael Buble – Haven't Met You Yet 15. Arrow – Hot Hot Hot 16. Beyonce – Crazy in Love (feat Jay-Z) 17. Diana Ross – Upside Down The King's Music Room aired at 6am on Monday March 10 and is available on demand with an Apple Music subscription.
