Music
Edward Maya breaks the beeb
Seemingly plucked from obscurity, Edward Maya is a now global phenomenon beating off artists such as Lady Gaga scoring a massive youtube hit with his new single “Stereo Love”.
Covent Garden to host special opera performance
On Wednesday 12th May 2010, enjoy The Lovely Ladies, a delightful new one-act opera, proudly sponsored by Covent Garden London, the capital’s home of performing arts.
Over half of British adults still enjoy 80s' culture
From food to fashion, the 1980s still influences more than 50% of British adults according to a new study by M&S Money, commissioned to mark the company's 25th anniversary.
Hyde Park looks hot for summer
As the temperature rises in London town, Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard hots up as it’s announced that the pioneering force behind the dubstep movement, Magnetic Man and drum & bass mastermind Sub Focus will make a much anticipated appearance as they join the bill for Saturday 3 July.
Trendy Panasonic headphones
Noise Awareness Week takes place annually from 26th-30th April; it is specifically designed to raise awareness about the impact of excessive noise on communities and individuals. Thankfully Panasonic have launched a pair of headphones that will please your ears and everyone around.
Get away to the Barbican Jazz and Blues Festival
Air Southwest and Pentillie Castle have teamed up to offer a great getaway deal during the internationally acclaimed Barbican Jazz and Blues festival in Plymouth, which runs from 1 - 9 May 2010.
Farnham to rock the Kununurra
Aussie superstar John Farnham will headline the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience, the annual outdoor music event on the banks of the Ord River in Kununurra, East Kimberley.
Camden venue hosts Bourbon Festival
This May will see the launch of the Bourbon Festival at Camden’s leading rhythm and blues venue and restaurant, The Blues Kitchen.
Festival fans beware - how to avoid dodgy tickets this summer
The leading consumer protection body for the ticket industry is warning festival fans about dodgy websites offering rip-off tickets.
Birmingham wins the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour
Following on from Newcastle being announced as the first regional city to win the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour, members of the public have been getting online and voting in their thousands on where they’d like the tour to go next.
Edward Maya provides the soundtrack for summer
Romanian superstar Edward Maya is set for summer success with the release of his UK debut single “Stereo Love”. His video is bigger than Lady Gaga’s Telephone & has already reached over 45 million YouTube video views worldwide.
Are your digital downloads insured?
As Brits swap the cinema for movie downloads and tiny MP3 players replace racks of CDs, digital content in the home is becoming increasingly more valuable, but people may not realise the risk of losing it all according to moneysupermarket.com.
Cornbury Festival confirms line-up
The final performers at the 2010 Cornbury Festival have been confirmed. They include Angus and Julia Stone, Joshua Radin, Fisherman’s Friends, Seth Lakeman, Lucinda Belle Orchestra, Ben Montague, Jon Allen and Danny and the Champions of the World.
Fiat 500C Playlist takes number 1 spot again
The Fiat 500C Feelgood Playlist has won another honour for its innovative approach to music sharing – this time in the Revolution Awards 2010.
Newcastle wins the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour
Following on from the launch of the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour last week at the Vinyl Factory in London’s Soho, members of the public have been voting in their thousands on where they’d like the tour to go to next.