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Treasury could step in to support some of this year’s biggest summer music festivals after organisers struggle to get cancellation insurance By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 23 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 23 January 2021 The Treasury could step in to support some of this year’s biggest summer music … Read more
Glastonbury and other hit music festivals could be axed this summer unless Government provides Covid-19 insurance, industry experts warn Glastonbury and other music festivals could be cancelled without state support Study by UK Music warned without help industry is heading for summer washout Most live music events were also wiped out last year by the … Read more
Liam Gallagher has shared his disbelief at being asked to two festivals in Wuhan next year despite not even being able to spend Christmas with his family in the UK. The Oasis star, 48, took to Twitter to share his frustration after it was announced on Saturday that London would be going into strict Tier … Read more
The last time I visited Athens, I was 14 and on holiday with my parents. So, yes, I had prejudices about the place. Like every tourist, I had my photograph taken at the city’s most famous ancient landmark, the Acropolis — and apart from that snap of me, perched on a rock, sporting a red … Read more
The cancellation of music festivals this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a huge surplus of cider which is devastating apple growers. Farmers in the West Country say that millions of cider apples that are now ready to be picked and pressed to make the traditional drink will be left to rot … Read more
Tilda Swinton had much to celebrate as the Venice International Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday, when she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The 59-year-old actress proudly held her coveted trophy aloft after receiving the honour at the opening ceremony from Cate Blanchett, who heads this year’s jury. Doctor Strange star Tilda looked … Read more
Music festivals near lakes or bodies of water could be putting the aquatic life at risk due to the loud music stressing out the fish, a new study has found. Researchers examined the impact the Ultra Music Festival, a dance music event in Miami, Florida, had on fish swimming in a nearby lagoon and on … Read more
Music festivals near lakes or bodies of water could be putting the aquatic life at risk due to the loud music stressing out the fish, a new study has found. Researchers examined the impact the Ultra Music Festival, a dance music event in Miami, Florida, had on fish swimming in a nearby lagoon and on … Read more
Edinburgh’s five annual August festivals including the Fringe are cancelled for first time in 70 years amid coronavirus pandemic The five August festivals comprise more than 5,000 events across the capital Organisers said cancellation is ‘heart-breaking’ but is the only possible decision Head of Edinburgh International Festival said work starting on planning for 2021 Coronavirus … Read more
Festivals were once playgrounds reserved for young hedonists, but there’s now a new breed of these events from which you’ll emerge feeling refreshed rather than frazzled. With health and fitness at their heart, they offer the chance to enjoy yoga, wild swimming and group runs with thousands of like-minded people – and there’s live music, … Read more