Radio 3 Pianothons

Published 10 October 8 9:17 AM | charlotte

BBC Radio 3 has invited amateur pianists from all over the country to come and play at Radio 3 Pianothons. Each Pianothon will be hosted by a Radio 3 presenter and/or a professional pianist, including Iain Burnside, Steven Osborne, Julian Joseph and Noriko Ogawa. These star pianists will be giving free exclusive masterclasses - for everyone to enjoy. Come and be part of a day-long feast of piano-playing. Everyone is welcome. Some performances will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 when highlights of the...

Filed under: London, Belfast, Glasgow, masterclasses, julian joseph, 18th Oct, noriko ogawa, play to the nation, 11th Oct, pianothons, Cardiff, iain burnside, radio 3, amateur pianists, steven osbourne

BBC Electric Proms, 22nd - 26th October 2008, London & Liverpool

Published 9 October 8 10:19 AM | charlotte

Now in its third year, the BBC Electric Proms will be taking place in London and Liverpool from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th October 2008 . More than 60 artists will appear at the BBC Electric Proms 2008 and each performance will aim to create a new music experience. The BBC Electric Proms today announced Oasis as the final headliner to complete this year's festival bill. The world-renowned band will draw the event to a close when they take to the stage at the Roundhouse in London on Sunday...

Filed under: Glasvegas, London, BBC, the streets, anne dudley, liverpool, ray davies, saturday night fever, sam sparro, noel gallagher, stephen gateley, lorna clarke, ennio morricone, radio 2, razorlight, radio 1, burt bacharach, oasis, robin gibb, crouch end festival chorus, the who, gabriella cilmi, chaka khan, sharleen spiteri, bryn christopher, 60 artists, bbc electric proms, nitin sawhney, ronan keating, 22nd-26th October 2008, the last shadow puppets

Only a Game - Saturday 11th October 2008 - Sunday 1st March 2009

Published 8 October 8 9:30 AM | charlotte

A spectacular UEFA football exhibition is coming to World Museum Liverpool. From the classic era of the 1950s to the modern age of global superstars, Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game will be explored in this not-to-be-missed exhibition. European culture will be examined from a footballing perspective. Topics such as solidarity, success, participation, celebration, racism and integration will all be tackled. See player memorabilia from the National Football Museum - the shirts, medals...

Filed under: ferenc puskas, world museum liverpool, petr cech, championship league, geroge best, national football museaum, north west development agency, franz beckenbauer, only a game, phil neal, bobby moore, stanley matthews, liverpool fc, uefa football, 11th October 2008 to 1st march 2009, everton, trophies

Children’s Book Week - 6-12 October 2008

Published 7 October 8 9:18 AM | charlotte

Children’s Book Week is in its 77th year and is always held in the first full week of October. This year’s theme is Rhythm and Rhyme. Children’s Book Week is a celebration of reading for pleasure for children of primary school age. National Bookstart Day 2008 The theme of this year’s National Bookstart Day (Friday 10 October) is Pirates Ahoy! A special launch event will be held at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, with further events and parties taking place at libraries, nurseries and children...

Filed under: greenwich, childrens book week, 6th-12th October 2008, schools, librariers, national maritime museaum, pirates ahoy, old possums poetry competition, national bookstart day, childrens centres, rhythm and rhyme, 77th year, nurseries

October Plenty - Sunday 26th October 2008 - Bankside by Shakespears Globe

Published 6 October 8 9:28 AM | charlotte

October Plenty is an Autumn harvest celebration held annually in Southwark. Beginning on the Bankside, by Shakespeare's Globe , October Plenty mixes ancient seasonal customs and theatre with contemporary festivity , joining with historic Borough Market, Southwark . October Plenty is a collective celebration of the seasons, weather and food, in a public place, with access to everyone. The event is free , and happens whatever the weather. This year, October Plenty , will be a part of Borough Market's...

Filed under: the story orchard, shakespears globe, berry man, 26th Oct 08, apple day celebrations, hobby horse, the procession, october plenty, southwark, autumn harvest festival, bankside, borough market, corn queene, chaucers canterbury tales, the play

Whisky Live Glasgow 2008

Published 3 October 8 9:55 AM | charlotte

Scotland’s greatest whisky celebration Friday 31st October Saturday 1st November 2008 SECC , Glasgow, Scotland Whisky Live is returning to Glasgow for its fifth year on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November making the show an ideal pre-Christmas expedition. Whisky Live Glasgow is Scotland’s whisky tasting event of the year, bringing all the very best whiskies of the world to one event. With expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, Whisky Live Glasgow is...

Filed under: SECC, coffee, malt, blending competition, chocolate, whisky live glasgow, stage and delicious food, cheese, live distiller, live music, 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2008, masterclasses

Royal Academy of Arts - GSK Contemporary Season

Published 2 October 8 9:34 AM | charlotte

GSK Contemporary 31 October 2008 - 19 January 2009 This year marks the beginning of a season of contemporary art at 6 Burlington Gardens. GSK Contemporary will feature more than 20 art exhibitions, 40 live events and 100 film screenings over each of the next three winters. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, the programme is complemented by a lounge bar, where live events will take place. This, plus a pop-up, fine-dining restaurant called FLASH by Bistrotheque, will allow visitors to extend their visit...

Filed under: burlington gardens, collision course, 100 film screenings, molten states, 20 art exhibitions, lounge bar, event horizon, 40 live events, royal academy of arts, bistrotheque, gsk contemporary season, flash, 31st October to 19th January

Nottingham Goose Fair - 1st to 4th October 2008

Published 1 October 8 11:36 AM | charlotte

With more than 700 years of history, Nottingham Goose Fair is one of Europe's most famous travelling fairs, and is still a fantastic event to delight all ages. Over 500 attractions await fair-goers, from the latest white knuckle experiences, family rides and favourites including waltzers, carousels and Hook-a-Duck. Come along and experience the dazzling array of sights and sounds, and tuck into the local speciality of mushy peas and mint sauce or food from around the world. Date: Wednesday 1...

Filed under: carousels, 700 years of history, family rides, hook a duck, white nuckle rides, 1st-4th October 2008, 500 attractions, waltzers, recreation ground, nottingham goose fair

Grand Designs Live - Birmingham, 10th-12th October 2008

Published 30 September 8 9:26 AM | charlotte

Grand Designs Live, the No.1 consumer show in the UK for design, building, shopping, gadgets, homewares and so much more, returns to The NEC this October. This year’s show is packed full of ideas and inspiration for every aspect of design and homebuilding. Featuring celebrity experts, new interactive features and great advice, there is also a huge range of free seminars in the Grand Theatre and free consultations with an expert in the Design Centre. Features for 2008 include: · Learn traditional...

Filed under: Grand Designs Live, Birmingham, NEC, design, gadgets, homewares, home building, kevin mccloud, building

Fashion Week at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway 27th Sep - 5th Oct 08

Published 29 September 8 5:17 PM | charlotte

LOOK COOL THIS AUTUMN WITH FASHION WEEK AT THE MALL Saturday 27th September - Sunday 5th October 2008 Want to look stylish this autumn without spending a fortune? Then come along to Fashion Week at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, a nine-day fashion and style extravaganza that will have you bang on trend for the cooler season. With 17 spectacular catwalk fashion shows and lots of free pampering treats, Fashion Week will give you bags of style ideas as well as a great day out. The Mall's thoroughly...

Filed under: Bristol, mark heyes, 27th Sep - 5th Oct 08, the mall, andrew barton, fashion week, celebrity hairdresser, cribbs causeway, 10 years younger, 17 catwalk fashion shows

Merchant City Festival - Glasgow - 25th - 28th Sep 08

Published 26 September 8 9:19 AM | charlotte

THEATRE, MUSIC, COMEDY, FILM, VISUAL ARTS, OPERA, DANCE, FASHION & LITERATURE Merchant City Festival returns to the architecturally rich area of Glasgow for its seventh year. This year’s programme has an urban feel with world class parkour in The Urban Playground in Merchant Square, the Brand New You’re Retro Catwalk Show featuring Scotland’s hottest new designers, King Street and Parnie Street scaled in Two Urbanologists and dynamic dancing courtesy of maverick Liz Aggiss’ Guerrilla Dances....

Filed under: Dance, Theatre, Opera, music, film, Glasgow, 25th-28th sep 08, fashion, visual arts, comedy, jenny eclair, jeremy hardy, jim jeffries, merchant city festival, literature

Bournemouth Jazz Festival - 26th to 28th September 2008

Published 25 September 8 9:50 AM | charlotte

From Friday the 26th, through Sunday 28th, the list of star performers reads like a veritable “Who’s Who” of the current jazz scene. The setting is the 800 seat Pier Theatre and 2 shows a day are planned – one at 2.30pm and an evening performance at 7.30pm. Artists signed to appear on the opening day are The Kenny Ball Jazzmen, The Dave Shepherd Dixielanders, Mr Acker Bilk & the Paramount Jazzband plus the incredible Italian pianist Rossano Sportiello with his trio. On Saturday the 27th the afternoon...

Filed under: dixielanders, paramount jazzband, rossano sportiello, jazzmen, 26th to 28th September 2008, dave shepherd, kenny ball, acker bilk, 800 seat pier theatre, bournemouth jazz festival, elkie brooks

World Conker Championships - Sunday 12th October 2008

Published 24 September 8 9:18 AM | charlotte

The picturesque Northamptonshire village of ASHTON hosts the World Conker Championships on the second Sunday in October every year. Thousands flock to Ashton to watch this great spectacle as modern day gladiators fight for glory armed only with a nut and 12” of string. Organised by Ashton Conker Club, the competition first took place in 1965 and has grown year-on-year ever since. Nowadays, teams from all over the world meet for the competition. The competitors play on eight white podiums on the village...

Filed under: charity, world conker championship, ladies & juinior teams, ashton conker club, sunday 12th october 2008, mens, ashton, northamptonshire

BBC Open Weekend - 26th - 28th September 2008

Published 23 September 8 9:36 AM | charlotte

Welcome to BBC Open Weekend The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is more than just four weeks of sport, it is as the founder of the modern Olympic movement once said, 'a wedding of sport and art'. On the 18th September, London becomes the host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. From then on and for the next four years we will start to see cultural projects across the whole of the UK that have been inspired by the Olympic spirit. The weekend of 26-28 September will be...

Filed under: Birmingham, East Anglia, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, broadcasting house, television centre, south east, southampton, south west, singers workshop, 26th-28th September 2008, bbc open weekend, oxford, hull, newcastle

Cabot Circus - Opening in Bristol 25th Sep 08

Published 22 September 8 9:17 AM | charlotte

Eager shoppers will have every reason to celebrate this month as the much-anticipated Cabot Circus development opens its doors to the public in Bristol's city centre on Thursday 25th September. With over 120 new shops, including 15 major landmark stores, 25 new restaurants and cafes, a grand European-style piazza and a 13-screen Cinema de Lux, this incredible new addition to Bristol's already strong shopping offer will help position our great city as one of the country's leading retail...

Filed under: launch, 15 landmark stores, 12o new shops, 13 screen cinema de lux, piazza, 25th Sep 08, cabot circus, 25 new restaurants and cafes

The Sky Sports London Freewheel - 21st September 2008

Published 19 September 8 10:32 AM | charlotte

London Freewheel 2008 This year's London Freewheel promises a carnival atmosphere on the ravishing 12km route which takes in the Tower of London , Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament , the London Eye , Trafalgar Square , Buckingham Palace and more. Led Rides to the London Freewheel However, the London Freewheel is not just about cycling the route. Getting there will be half the fun! Join a "Led Ride" from your local borough to arrive at the route in style (and safety for those less...

Filed under: house of parliament, 12km, victoria park, trafalgar square, tower bridge, tower of london, london eye, carnival atmosphere, buckingham palace, clapham common, ravenscourt park, 21st september 2008, sky sports london freewheel, freewheel hubs, led ride, emirates stadium

Riverfront Jazz Festival - 18th - 28th September 2008

Published 18 September 8 9:59 AM | charlotte

Riverfront Jazz in London Now in its 23rd year, the annual Riverfront Jazz Festival will bring over 50 performances to 20 venues across Greenwich this September. Celebrating jazz in all its forms, from nostalgic swing to funky rock, the festival features an impressive line-up of top class musicians and community events. Best of all, most of the performances are free, so you can just sit back, relax and enjoy all that jazz! Riverfront Jazz Festival Highlights Don’t miss ace saxophonist Derek Nash...

Filed under: trafalgar tavern, derek nash, greenwich, rhythm & blues orchestra, olivers music bar, mycenae house, riverfront jazz festival, swing, peter de wit, funky rock, jools holland, 18th-28th September 2008, lord hood, up the creek

King Bladud's Pigs - Bath (ending 30th Sep 08)

Published 17 September 8 3:14 PM | charlotte

From the 17th April, Kind Bladud's Pigs will begin to arrive in various locations throughout Bath city centre. One hundred individually decorated life-size pig sculptures will be displayed throughout the summer all around Bath - to celebrate the legend of King Bladud who together with his pigs discovered our hot springs and went on to found the city of Bath. Each pig will be sponsored. Each sponsor will select an artist to transform the blank "3D canvas" of a pig sculpture, made of...

Filed under: garnd auction, sustrans, reinforced fibreglass, sculpture, king bladud, 3d canvas, bath abbey, life size, two tunnels, bath, hot springs, pigs

The National Wedding Show - 10th-12th October 2008

Published 16 September 8 9:55 AM | charlotte

Engaged couples everywhere are saying 'I do' to The National Wedding Show regardless of what stage of planning they are at, whatever their budget or taste - from over the moon, when they announced their engagement, to their honeymoon; the show has everything they need to help them create their perfect day. From 10-12 October at Birmingham's NEC Arena , Brides-to-be who are looking for their dream dress need look no further; the Boutique Area houses the UK's largest collection of wedding...

Filed under: Birmingham, Flowers, boutique, brides, cakes, the national wedding show, engagement, nec arena, 10th-12th October 2008, dress, honeymoon

London Fashion Weekend 2008 - Natural History Museum

Published 15 September 8 10:32 AM | charlotte

London Fashion Weekend is the UK's ultimate fashion event. It's the highlight of the fashion calendar and the home of over 150 brilliant designers offering you fabulous discounts on great designer clothes and accessories. Taking place on the lawns of the Natural History Museum , South Kensington from 24th-28th September in the official London Fashion Week venue, this season is set to be the most stylish yet. It 's the fashion insider's secret that keeps those in the know in their...

Filed under: Tickets, london fashion weekend, clothes, natural history museum, 24th-28th September 2008, accessories, style, designer

Royal County of Berkshire Show - 20th and 21st September 2008

Published 12 September 8 9:44 AM | charlotte

The main ring attraction this year will be the spectacular Household Cavalry Musical Ride. The Musical Ride has been a part of the public face of the Household Cavalry for many years. It was first performed at The Royal Tournament in 1882. The rare treat of a visit to The Royal County of Berkshire Show will be something of a seasonal grand finale for the team. The Musical Ride forms in March and there are three months of hard training before public performances begin in May. It takes practice to...

Filed under: floral art, royal tournament, household cavalry, royal county of berkshire show, gardens of distinction, 20th-21st September 2008, renault jump league table, musical ride, equestrian

Truckfest Northwest - St Helens

Published 11 September 8 9:35 AM | charlotte

Following the huge success of last years event, Truckfest North West returns to Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September. Part of the famous ‘Truckfest’ series of events, Truckfest North West mixes live action entertainment with displays featuring hundreds of incredible vehicles, famous celebrity guests, trade stands & the latest developments in the world of trucking. The highlight of the live action features Monster trucks ‘Bigfoot’ & ‘Swamp Thing’ in a car-crushing...

Filed under: Racecourse, trade stands, fun fair, st helens, celebrities, trucking, monstor trucks, truckfest northwest, 13th & 14th September 2008, haydock park, vehicles, swamp thing, big foot

Portsmouth and Southsea Festival 2008

Published 10 September 8 9:11 AM | charlotte

4 days of live music on Castle Field, Southsea. Announced so far: Thursday 9th October: The Charlatans, Shed Seven, The Bluetones, EMF. Friday 10th October: Slinky, John '00' Fleming, Lost Witness, Agnelli & Nelson. Saturday 11th October: Fun Lovin' Criminals, Waster, Fightstar, Amusement Parks on Fire. Sunday 12th October: Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones, Go West, Chesney Hawkes, Bjorn Again, The Manfreds, Bog Rolling Stones.

Filed under: emf, chesney hawkes, kim wilde, manfreds, lost witness, castle field, go west, nelson, 9th - 12th Oct, slinky, agnelli, shed seven, howard jones, bluetones, fightstar, the charlatans, fun living criminals, portsmouth and southsea festival 2008, bjorn again, waster, nik kershaw, john 00 fleming, bog rolling stones

Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta - 10th to 13th September 2008

Published 9 September 8 1:5 PM | charlotte

Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta Falmouth Docks Falmouth Cornwall Tel: +44 01326 312300 Join Falmouth from 10th to 13th September as it welcomes a spectacular array of tall ships for the start of the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. As well as getting the chance to step aboard the magnificent ships before they race onwards to the finishing line in the port of Funchal in Madeira, you can also enjoy street markets, concerts, theatre and fireworks. Watch the parade of sail and witness the race start on...

Filed under: Theatre, concerts, 10th - 13th Sep 08, cornwall, fireworks, race, sail, funchall 500 tall ships regatta, famlouth docks, street markets, madeira

Manchester Food & Drink Festival - 3rd to 13th October 2008

Published 8 September 8 9:38 AM | charlotte

This year is the 11th Manchester Food and Drink Festival which bigger and better than ever before with even more exciting events planned. Manchester will become a haven for all things delicious, with something to suit all tastes! Enjoy one-off evenings and events in all your favourite restaurants, bars and cafes as well as competitions, charity cook offs, book signings, tastings and, of course, the Gala Dinner and Awards. There are also exciting outdoor events planned for the City centre including...

Filed under: Manchester, charity, gala dinner, food & drink festival, cook off, 11th year, Albert Square, 3rd to 13th October 2008

Leeds Half Marathon - Sunday 7th September 2008

Published 5 September 8 9:9 AM | charlotte

Thousands of runners set for Leeds Half Marathon Thousands of runners will be taking to the streets of Leeds this weekend in the city's longest road race. The Gaz de France Leeds Half Marathon will take in a large part of north Leeds following its 9.30am start on Sunday in Cookridge Street. Dozens of roads will be either partly or fully closed for the duration of the race, which was reinstated following a public outcry after Leeds City Council planned to cancel this year's event. Coun John...

Filed under: cookridge street, sunday 7th September 2008, city council, 3800 runners, gaz de france, john proctor, half marathon, Leeds

The Robin Hood Game & Country Show

Published 4 September 8 9:34 AM | charlotte

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October, Newark & Notts Showground, Newark NG24 2NY - 01702 549622 Meet Robin Hood and friends at the largest Game and Country Show in Nottinghamshire. England's heritage, country sports and pastimes are on show as well as Robin Hood re-enactments, demonstrations and parades, archery, sheep shearing displays, fishing, ferrets and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts. The event will be a memorable day out with something for everyone. An exciting Grand Ring...

Filed under: newark, notts showground, robin hood, fishing, falconry, archery, sheep, crafts, ferrets, parades, re-enactments, game and country show, vintage cars, grand ring

Walsall Illuminations - 26th September - 2nd November 2008

Published 3 September 8 10:59 AM | charlotte

Whether it is your first trip or you come every year you are guaranteed a night to remember. Walsall Illuminations takes place in the beautiful setting of Walsall Arboretum, around 35 acres of lakes, trees and gardens. This year you can enjoy live entertainment, lots of lights, exciting new displays and visits from your favourite television characters. • Giant illuminated scenes of Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go and SpongeBob SquarePants • SpongeBob SquarePants spectacular laser show – never seen...

Filed under: spongebob squarepants, go diego go, dora the explorer, 26th Sep to 2nd Nov 08, walsall arboretum, walsall illuminations, techno titan

Regent Street Festival - 7th September 2008

Published 2 September 8 4:50 PM | charlotte

London 's Regent Street Festival Regent Street is closed to traffic from 12 noon until 8pm for the Regent Street Festival. More than 600,000 people are expected to join in this free annual international event. Celebrate Britishness in Regent Street Come and enjoy all things fantastically British at this year's Regent Street Festival, from the eccentric to the classically quintessential. Music store Zavvi will be providing the soundtrack to the day, with British cover bands performing live...

Filed under: London, Zavvi, bose, austin read, Regent Street Festival, godiva, afternoon tea, james bond, 7th Sep 08, Avenue, Marching band

Illumini - St Pancras Parish Church (London)

Published 1 September 8 9:13 AM | charlotte

Dates: 5 September 2008 to 17 September 2008 Times: 05 - 17 Sep 2008 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Illumini is a stunning new exhibition of light in London's spooky St Pancras crypt. Get Set To Glow In London Free exhibition, Illumini transforms the rooms of St Pancras Church's crypt, bringing them to life with light and shadow. The artworks interpret the subject of light in many different forms, from paintings to film, to glowing sculptures. Art in the Crypt The exhibition is made up of works by 14...

Filed under: London, Crypt, exhibition of light, 5th-17th September 2008, St Pancras Church, Illumini

Bristol International Festival of Kites and Air Creations

Published 29 August 8 4:23 PM | charlotte

Bristol’s popular International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take Ashton Court by storm. The Festival is one of the region’s most distinctive and colourful public events, attracting spectators and enthusiasts of all ages and kite flyers from around the world. As well as a fantastic kite extravaganza the event provides the UK’s only showcase for designers, operators and manufacturers of inflatables, play structures and air sculptures. The Festival features spectacular flying displays...

Filed under: Air Creations, Japenese kit fighting, Bristol, Blue Peter, Festival of Kites, 50th Anniversary, Ashton Court

Warehouse Project 2008

Published 28 August 8 9:11 AM | charlotte

The Warehouse Project is an amazing travelling club which comes around once a year for 12 weeks only: in a series of ambitious music nights. Radio 1 and our sister station, 1Xtra, partner the event as it takes up residency in Manchester this autumn. Location: Beneath Piccadilly train station Manchester M1 2GH Doors: 21:30-­ 05:00 Dates: Friday, 10 October : Essential Mix Party, live on Radio 1 Pete Tong Deadmau5 ­ Steve Angello Danny Howells presents Dig Deeper Krysko Stereo *** DJs Saturday...

Filed under: 12 weeks, Essential Mix, Warehouse Project 2008, Travelling Club, Manchester, Piccadilly Train Station

Bestival 2008

Published 27 August 8 10:13 AM | charlotte

From 5 - 7 September, those in the know will be leaving the mainland for the event that brings the festival season to a resounding climax, Bestival - Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight. Friday night's headliners are My Bloody Valentine, Amy Winehouse is the Saturday night headliner and Underworld finish everything off on the Sunday night! Plus there's Hot Chip , Santogold , The Coral, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Late Of The Pier, Lethal Bizzle, Hadouken, Black Kids and many, many more! BBC...

Filed under: Amy Winehouse, BBC, Robin Hill Country Park, Underworld, Isle of Wight, Bloody Valentine, 5th, Bestival 2008, 6th & 7th September

Planetlove 2008

Published 26 August 8 12:50 PM | charlotte

On 5th/6th September, Judge Jules and Eddie Halliwell will be bringing you all the action from this year's 10th anniversary festival which takes place at Shane's Castle, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Line-up Love Arena Ferry Corsten Eddie Halliwell Judge Jules Marco V Sander Van Doorn Richard Durand Second Sun Aly & Fila Giuseppe Ottiviani Chris Davis and very special guests Above & Beyond Love Live Outdoor Stage Pendulum Sebastien Leger Trophy Twins Rank 1 Katherine Ellis Marcella...

Filed under: 10th Anniversary, Eddie Halliwell, Love Arena, Rendezvous, Polysexual, Judge Jules, Meganite, Planetlove, Love Live, Northern Ireland, Shanes Castle, Q Dance

Big Screen Update- Visa Party Olympic handover

Published 23 August 8 10:13 AM | admin

Towns, cities and communities are planning their own Handover celebrations with a series of events and initiatives happening across all nations and regions. This includes a network of big screens in every nation and region of the UK showing live coverage of the Closing Ceremony and the concert in London. Find your local screen on the list below: England East of England Great Yarmouth - Anchor Gardens and Sealife Gardens, Marine Parade Norwich - Chapelfield Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea - Pier...

Filed under: Big Screens, Olympic Handover, Visa Party, Giant Screens, Locations

Big Screens

Published 22 August 8 11:43 AM | charlotte

BIG SCREENS This is a unique collaboration between the BBC, LOCOG and UK local authorities. It's part of a world-leading media concept (Public Space Broadcasting). Big Screens are Big News, and they are appearing in towns and cities across the UK. The screens are usually the latest twenty-five square metres daylight digital video displays, with a computer-controlled playout and audio system. Each screen is customised to reflect life in its host community with a broad range of local content, including...

Filed under: Big Screens, city diary, media concept, LOCOG, public space broadcasting, big news, BBC, UK local authorities

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTVAL - 8 to 31 AUGUST

Published 21 August 8 9:54 AM | charlotte

It all began in 1947 with the launch of the Edinburgh International Festival, which aimed to provide "a platform for the flowering of the human spirit". More than 60 years on, the festival presents a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance in six major theatres and concert halls and a number of smaller venues. The key venues are the Usher Hall, the Festival Theatre, The Edinburgh Playhouse, the King's Theatre, the Royal Lyceum Theatre, The Queen's Hall and The...

Filed under: Fringe, The Royal Lyceum Theatre, The Hub, The Festival Theatre, Usher Hall, Edinburgh International Festival, The Kings Theatre, the endinburgh playhouse, the queens hall

BBC Proms in the Park - 13th September 2008

Published 20 August 8 10:14 AM | charlotte

The Last Night magic, live in the open air! Each of the four BBC Proms in the Park events, sponsored by National Savings and Investments, is centred around a live concert with high-profile artists and presenters, culminating in a live Big Screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall. So gather together your friends, pack a picnic and get ready for a fabulous night out! Belfast - Glasgow - London - Swansea If there isn't a Proms in the Park event near to you, you can join the party at one of the BBC...

Filed under: London, 13th September 2008, Swansea, BBC Proms, Belfast, Last Night, Glasgow

Creamfields - 10th Anniversary

Published 19 August 8 3:33 PM | charlotte

The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary at its new home in the heart of Cheshire, where, for the first time ever, there will be camping! Creamfields has established itself as the crown jewel of dance festivals and continues to be in the Top 5 festivals in the UK alongside the likes of Glastonbury, V and Reading. Beginning life in Winchester in 1998, and the following year relocating to Liverpool, 2006 saw the festival move its new home amongst the rolling hills and meadows of Daresbury in...

Filed under: Festival, fat boy slim, kasabian, 10th Anniversary, bank holiday weekend, Main stage, Creamfields

A SUMMER OF GIRLS ALOUD AND MADNESS AT SANDOWN PARK

Published 1 August 8 11:12 AM | admin

Sandown Park Racecourse is delighted to two music nights this summer, featuring two top international acts, the first time such high profile bands will have performed at the racecourse in one year. Girls Aloud will be playing their debut at the racecourse live after racing on Thursday 17 July and Madness on Thursday 7 August 2008. The UB40 music night in 2007 was a phenomenal success attracting over 14,000 racegoers to the racecourse and making the evening one of the most popular events in the Sandown...

Filed under: Girls Aloud, August, Music Nights, Madness, Racecourse, Sandown park, Horse Racing