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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
New festival to take over Richmond with live music, food, art and more
Richmond's town centre is set to be taken over by a brand new festival. The event will see live performances, street food, theatre, dance and art activities fill the streets on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The festival will extend across George Street and Whittaker Avenue, creating a vibrant celebration of music, creativity and community spirit. The free event aims to offer something for everyone, from dance workshops to a communal dining experience. An opening procession led by youth, and an evening filled with DJ sets and live music will highlight the talents of the local community. The event is being organised in partnership with local organisations, including Orange Tree Theatre, Combination Dance, The Basement Door and Richmond Music Trust. Read more Free festival set to bring south east Asian culture to Battersea Power Station Battersea Power Station to host free family-friendly music event Councillor Katie Mansfield, lead member for Richmond town centre, said: "This festival is all about bringing fresh energy to our town centre. "Whether you're seeing a street performance with friends, dining outdoors or stepping on stage for the first time, this is your invitation to get involved." The festival aims to draw on Richmond's history as a hub of youth culture, while also looking towards the next generation of creatives who will shape the town's identity. Richmond's lesser-known landmarks such as riverside boatyards, historic theatres, independent businesses and cultural venues will also be showcased. The event plans to include pop-up dining, local buskers, and a classic Routemaster bus experience hosted by Peter Hendy. Councillor Gareth Roberts, leader of Richmond Council, said: "Residents want to see real change in our town centre, not just more plans. "This festival is a clear step forward; it's a change people can see and experience on the high street. "It's also a reminder that Richmond isn't just a historic town – it's a creative one too." The festival is part of Richmond's wider Town Centre Vision, which focuses on the improvement of public spaces, support for local businesses, and the creation of a high street that brings the community together. Councillor Mansfield added: "A great high street should feel welcoming to everyone – whether you're eight or 80. "This is part of a much bigger effort to make our town centre more vibrant, inclusive and alive. "It's a way to try new ideas, build partnerships, and show what's possible when we use our streets differently. "It's also a chance to celebrate the talent and energy already here." The festival programme, including event times and activities, will be announced soon. Local businesses, artists, and community groups are encouraged to join the celebration, with a call-out set to be shared on the council's website and social media in the near future. Regular festival updates will be provided on the Richmond Council's website and social media, with signage due to appear throughout the town centre in the run-up to the event.
CTV News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra postpones Sunday concert due to smoke
Jazz Winnipeg has also been offering live performances throughout the summer and continuing into fall, outside in the Exchange District and inside the West End Cultural Centre, with public health guidelines in place. The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) postponed its Sunday concert because of health risks posed by smoke in the air. In a media release issued Sunday, the orchestra said the July 20 performance has been postponed. 'Due to the health risks of smoke, the concert on Sunday, July 20 has been postponed. More information will be available soon,' the release said. 'WJO woodwind specialist and composer Sean Irvine will present Kind Neighbours at a later date — please wait for further information,' it added. The concert, part of WJO's summer series, was scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday and was set to feature music by artists including Joni Mitchell, Lisa Hannigan and Adele, performed by vocalist Karly Epp.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
TRNSMT presenter Shereen Cutkelvin shares her festival essentials, dream back-stage interview and the rising Scottish talent on her watchlist
Scotland's biggest music festival is back for its eighth year, and presenter Shereen Cutkelvin is back at the heart of the action, bringing audiences the very best of TRNSMT 2025. Returning for a second year to front BBC Scotland's coverage, Shereen will be broadcasting from Glasgow Green across all three days of the festival, with exclusive interviews and standout performances from global stars and emerging artists making waves in the music scene. Running Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July, this year's festival boasts an epic lineup, including Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams, Fontaines D.C., The Script, and Scottish rock legends Biffy Clyro. Audiences can tune into nightly festival coverage on the BBC Scotland channel, while full sets from the Main Stage and King Tut's Stage will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer, bringing the full festival experience into homes across the UK. Watch TRNSMT 2025 coverage on the BBC Scotland channel and BBC iPlayer: Friday 11 July: 10pm – midnight Saturday 12 July: 10pm – midnight Sunday 13 July: 9pm – midnight Festival Q&A with Shereen Cutkelvin Who are you most excited to see on this year's lineup? Oh, Myles Smith for sure. What's your all-time favourite festival memory? My all-time favorite festival memory was at T in the Park. I was actually performing with my girl band, Neon Jungle and we had this moment where we were going, 'Here we, here we, here we go…' - you know the rest! It was honestly epic. And then afterwards, I went out and I won this gigantic bear and had to drag it around the whole of T in the Park. I even brought it all the way back to London with me! One thing you can't live without at a festival? Wipes. If you've been to the toilet cabins… ugh. Bring some wipes! What's your festival footwear of choice? A big pair of chunky boots, but ones that are still light in your feet 'cause you're going to be walking around a lot. If you could add any artist to the TRNSMT lineup, who would it be? Ooh, that's a good one. It would have to be Rihanna. I mean, how sick would that be? She's currently promoting the Smurfs movie, but imagine she just popped into Glasgow Green, legendary. What's your post-festival scran? My post festival scran has got to be something sweet and salty. Like some chips or a fritter roll, basically anything that's still open! Oh, and a bar of chocolate. Who's your dream backstage interview? Probably Lewis Capaldi. I mean, he just seems sound. Which Scottish up-and-coming artists should we be looking out for? There are tons of Scottish artists to look out for at the moment. But in the TRNSMT lineup, definitely look out for Brooke Combe. She does soulful music which is very up my street. And Calum Bowie, such a sweet artist and he's on the rise to fame, so watch out for them. Who's the biggest legend you've met at a festival? CeeLo Green. I tried to give him a throat sweet because he had a sore throat and I swear he thought I was poisoning him! I knew he didn't eat that sweet. He just chucked in the bin. It was very awkward Three words to describe TRNSMT? Vibey, legendary, and fun! RS Follow for more
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Olly Murs to perform at Chelmsford's Radio 2 in the Park
Singer Olly Murs has been announced as one of the artists who will perform at a BBC music 2 in the Park will take place in Hylands Park, in Chelmsford, from 5 to 7 Essex-born singer has been announced as performing on the said: "It is going to be really special to be back in Chelmsford again. It is going to be a really great weekend." BBC Radio 2 in the Park will come to Chelmsford after being held in Preston and Leicester in 2024 and 2023 event kicks off with a DJ party on the Friday night before a weekend of live Adams and Def Leppard were announced as the headline acts in June."These kind of shows - I love it, I really do as you do not get to do this often," said Murs."I am on the same stage as Def Leppard, which is really cool. "This is going to be one to remember definitely." Murs performed at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Sunday as part of Chelmsford City Live. He said he was set to release a new single this month, with an album due later in the said: "I have got so many memories of growing up in Chelmsford. "I am very honoured to be a part of it."Other artists in this year's lineup include Jessie J, Anastacia, Stereophonics and Suede. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Guardian
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sellout or washout: will the boom in huge outdoor concerts be sustained after Oasis?
From Lana Del Rey to Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar, the UK has already hosted a series of gigantic outdoor gigs this year. Having already played six Wembley Stadium shows on their Music of the Spheres tour in 2022, Coldplay are bringing it back for 10 more later this summer, plus two more in Hull. And now, here come Oasis, playing a total of 17 stadium concerts in Cardiff, Manchester, London and Edinburgh. These are the kind of figures that get the music industry very excited. Last year, according to UK Music, 23.5m concertgoers spent a total of £10bn in the UK, supporting 72,000 jobs. 'Artists are delivering spectacular performances, and there's nothing like the feeling of being at a live show,' says Denis Desmond, UK and Ireland chair of the massive promoter Live Nation. 'We're seeing a real and sustained boom in outdoor shows, festivals and stadium concerts'. Certainly, it looks that way. The Guardian has calculated that in London alone this summer, there are at least 100 single-day outdoor shows with a capacity of 15,000 or more, ranging from events in local parks to stadium shows. Festivals and arena shows have always been popular in the UK, but there have never been so many big outdoor gigs. Industry insiders put the shift down to customer demand. That's undoubtedly part of it – there are many people who enjoy standing in the sun with thousands of others listening to a selection of acts, but have no desire for it to involve camping in the middle of nowhere. One senior figure in the live industry says the changing nature of the music industry has driven the shift, too – social media and streaming mean many artists are popular enough to play to bigger audiences earlier in their careers, and outdoor shows provide the perfect opportunity. It's not just consumer-led, though. Local councils have been actively courting promoters to put on shows in parks, to raise money for local services; stadium operators have been trying to attract more shows (the Rugby Football Union wants to put on more shows each year at Twickenham, up from the three it is currently allowed, to nine next year, 12 in 2027 and 15 in 2028). Either way, this current glut of shows is so immense that there are those wondering if it can be sustained. All summer, there have been stories of cheap last-minute tickets available on secondary ticketing sites, and Facebook-disseminated offers to shift unsold seats. And while the demand for Oasis tickets might have been enormous, not everyone can be Oasis. At the time of writing, there are seated tickets available in all areas for Catfish and the Bottlemen's show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the start of August (and plenty for their Cardiff Principality Stadium concert, too). Nor will you have any trouble getting into Post Malone's two shows at Tottenham. Even at shows billed as sold out, venues don't appear full – there were many pockets of empty seats when Dua Lipa played the first of two shows at Wembley Stadium. That's not necessarily bad news for the artists, who are paid a guaranteed fee, but it is very bad news for promoters, because shows at this scale tend only to break even when 90% of tickets have been sold. And that is where some industry figures sound a note of caution. 'I think we're all surprised at the amount of large-scale events London can sustain,' one says. 'Will it continue at this same growth and to the same scale? Only time will tell.' Another says brusquely: 'There are certainly a lot this year, and they're not all doing well.' Artists, too, are uncertain: the Guardian knows of acts who turned down slots high on stadium show bills this summer, because they were concerned about the reputational damage of playing to a crowd sparse enough to be mocked on social media. It's perhaps a measure of industry uncertainty that so few people within live music were willing to talk on the record about this year's boom, and certainly not to confront the issue of whether sellouts or sparsely attended washouts are likely to shape next summer's bookings. Desmond, though, remains optimistic. To him, these shows are a chance to build memories: 'We're seeing generations come together – fans who saw the Beatles or the Rolling Stones in the 60s are now attending shows with their children and grandchildren. A connection that only live music can create.' Nevertheless, whether those younger generations will need the older ones to pay for the incredible cost of a ticket, and whether the live music sector can continue to operate at the scale that it is, remain points of debate in the industry.
