Entertainment
Life becomes art at Ghost Farringdon
Acclaimed artist Amos and Ghost Farringdon will present a provocative and interactive visual feast where guests to the venue will become an integral part of the art exhibition.
Summer of rock kicks off with Sonisphere
Sonisphere has well and truly arrived! This weekend, Sonisphere kicked off this summer’s European tour in Nijmegen, Holland, where Metallica, Korn and Slipknot blew away the tens of thousands of rampant Dutch metal-heads.
Sky1 says goodbye to Basra
Sky1 HD has commissioned a documentary chronicling the withdrawal of British forces from Basra, Iraq between March and May 2009. Goodbye Basra (working title) will hear from British troops prior to, during, and post withdrawal and will expose what current and ex serviceman feel about the role they played in the Iraq war, what they feel they achieved in the area, as well as detailing their own feelings and thoughts on what they experienced fighting thousands of miles from home.
A unique new members club
This July will see the arrival of a unique new members club to East London. Eight Moorgate EC2 will be a rooftop club with a 360 degree panoramic view over London’s skyline. Set out over two floors and encompassing over 9000 sq.ft the club will offer two expansive terraces to enjoy the stunning views over the city.
Download proves Donington Park credentials
This weekend’s Download music festival – hailed by Radio One’s Newsbeat as the best yet in its seven-year history at Donington Park* – has proved the venue’s credentials for successfully hosting crowds of almost 100,000 people.
A week of rock at the HMV Forum
Kerrang! Magazine have today announced that their annual Kerrang! Awards ‘Week Of Rock’ shows are back for 2009. Running across five nights at the HMV Forum from 28 July – 1 August, the Week Of Rock has gained a reputation for delivering memorable live performances from the hottest rock acts around.
Covent Garden launches vintage tea party
In a complete first, Thursday 25th June sees Covent Garden launch a vintage themed ‘Tea Party on the Piazza’ from 5-7pm. Whisking visitors back to the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s, the Piazza will be overflowing with freshly brewed tea and cream-covered cakes.
Culture vultures flock to Kentish Town
Kentish Town is the stylish suburb where can you shop with Jon Snow, bump into Alan Bennett or nip to the newsagent with Alan Rusbridger. Historic and lively Kentish Town is catching cool neighbour Camden as the most desirable postcode, or ‘Poco’, in swinging London.
Dirty Dancing on Stage reaches 5 million people
Last night Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage welcomed its 5 millionth audience member across all its international productions, at the Aldwych Theatre London. Thirteen cities, across three continents have witnessed the stage sensation that has enjoyed standing ovations worldwide since its premiere in Sydney in 2004.
Head to Gilgamesh for Wimbledon with a twist
Experience Wimbledon with a difference at Gilgamesh this summer: for the duration of the Wimbledon season (22nd June – 5th July), the critically acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant will be opening an exclusive Player’s Lounge.
Peter Gabriel to play Womad festival
Hot on the heels of his wildly successful tour of South America and Mexico, Womad co-founder Peter Gabriel will perform a one-off show especially for Womad UK.
Vodafone launches the Taxi Grand Prix
The Taxi Grand Prix launches on Friday 12th of June and is a new online fantasy racing competition where the public can enter a team and compete in races to make the fastest time in order to win prizes. Just like in Formula 1, the aim of the game is for your team of drivers to finish the race before anyone else.
Apprentice Claire puts on her running shoes for Women's Aid
Claire Young, runner up on series five of the BBC business reality show 'The Apprentice', is currently preparing to take on her biggest challenge since facing Sir Alan Sugar in the boardroom; by taking part in the British 10K London Run to raise money for Women's Aid.
A world of discovery at Womad Festival
Womad Festival returns this summer to the UK with a variety of events and happenings for the whole family. As well as an exciting line-up of first class world music, festival goers will have the chance to experience a huge range of workshops and activities from the Woodland Gamelan, Big Street Video to the renowned Taste the World amongst many others.
Is your pet in peak condition?
Nearly one in three pet owners across the UK think their pets are overweight according to a recent survey, however pet owners themselves are often unsure of the measures they need to take to help keep their pet in shape. If you’re one of them, you need to watch this Web TV show.