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The Herald Scotland
6 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
EIF bosses clash with city council over event permits
Organisers said they were "disappointed" at the outcome but hoped an upcoming review of licensing charges by the authority would bring costs down in future. City of [[Edinburgh]] Council's fee structure for public entertainment licences (PELs) - permits for events open to the [[pub]]lic required to ensure safety and compliance with regulations - provides discounts for some some groups including charities. However the council says this is not applied "where there is clear commercial activity". On Monday, less than two weeks before the start of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), councillors considered an application by the EIF Society, which is a registered charity, seeking a partial refund of licensing costs for events at the University of Edinburgh's Old College Quad and Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens. Read more The value of the discount sought was not made public, however PELs range from £1,454 for a venue with capacity of up to 200, to £5,808 for a capacity of up to 10,000. Lebanese-French dance company Maqamat are due to perform at the Old College Quad over four nights in August with tickets priced at £30. The Ross Bandstand will host a free 'big singalong' event featuring Dougie Maclean on August 3 to mark the start of festival season in Edinburgh, followed by Norwegian folk ensemble Barokksolistene alongside Scottish musician Donald Shaw and his ceilidh band the following night, costing £20 a head. Council reports by head of regulatory services, Andrew Mitchell, said these were ticketed events and the licensing department "understands that any monies raised will go back to the Society". He said charges for licence applications "are used to offset the significant costs which are incurred in dealing with licensing issues in the city". However a spokesperson for EIF said events at the Ross Bandstand and Edinburgh College Quad were not being run on a commercial basis "and will not generate a profit". They said: "They are deliberately programmed to engage a broader audience, with an average ticket price of just £25, and thousands of people will attend events in Princes Street Gardens completely free of charge. "As a registered charity, we operate on a not-for-profit basis and subsidise these events significantly to ensure wide public benefit. "Any reduction risks setting a precedent. However, the committee has the discretion to waive fees where it considers this appropriate." Councillors on the licensing sub-committee unanimously refused the fee reduction on the advice of officers. An International Festival spokesperson said: 'We're disappointed by the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee. "We understand the basis for licensing charges will be reviewed at the upcoming Culture and Communities Committee meeting and we look forward to that discussion.' More from our Edinburgh correspondent It follows a decision by councillors last month to turn down a similar request by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, also a charity, for a discount on its £18,163 PEL bill for fringe performances on the Mound Precinct and High Street. Officials said in a report published last month the Fringe Society was yet to pay its licensing fees and the council was "processing these applications without payment". They added: "This is not normal practice - irrespective of any request to reduce a fee, payment must be made at the time of application." They said the Society has paid commercial licensing application rates since at least 2012 and discounts "operates commercial arrangements whereby it allows other businesses to sell goods from stalls within the licensed footprint. "It is the understanding of the Directorate that these arrangements are strictly commercial."
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's abandoned F1 grid walk interview and X-rated answer stunned Martin Brundle
F1 legend Martin Brundle got in trouble with TV bosses for what Ozzy Osbourne said to him during a brief but iconic grid walk interview at the Canadian Grand Prix Ozzy Osbourne provided Martin Brundle with one of his most memorable Formula 1 grid walk encounters. The iconic Black Sabbath frontman, who has died at the age of 76, wasn't particularly known for his passion for F1, but he did make an appearance at least once at a grand prix. The Birmingham-born rock legend was a VIP guest at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. He turned up on the grid before the race began, with reporters eager to speak to him. Brundle, the voice of ITV's F1 coverage at the time, positioned himself perfectly for an interview, only to find himself battling to extract anything sensible from the star. In a moment that has become legendary, Brundle quipped: "I'll try and think of a question to that answer." He was then forced to end the chat abruptly after Osbourne let slip a swear word on live television, which got Brundle into trouble with his superiors. Reflecting on the incident, Brundle once said: "He wasn't fully with it, shall we say. I asked him a question and he gave me a very long, incomprehensible answer. "I said to him, 'I'll try and think of a question to that, but in the meantime how are the dogs?' And he said, 'They are at home s****** on the carpets.' It went out live to millions of people and I got in trouble because I was supposed to have known he would swear if I asked that question." Osbourne did at least engage with Brundle, who has branded his grid walks in general as "car crash television". While many stars are happy to converse with the ex-F1 driver on the grid, some have notoriously snubbed him. Over two decades since that encounter, Sky Sports ' Brundle can look back with a sense of humour, though he'd rather be remembered for his racing career. Earlier this year, he told the Daily Mail:"The grid walk actually really annoys me because that's what I'm known for now. "The whole thing is still a mystery. I won a lot of races as a driver and was on the F1 podium. I was World Sportscar Champion, winner at Le Mans, beat Ayrton Senna a lot of times in F3. "I was a reasonably handy racing driver and I'm a reasonably handy commentator but all I'm going to be remembered for is getting ignored on the grid by the Megan Thee Stallion and other people I'd never heard of until that moment. "It's quite a funny thing but I can't knock it, heading towards 66, I'm lucky to still be in live sport and that's why I was pleased with the OBE because it wasn't an OBE just for grid-walking." Osbourne passed away just weeks after a reunion gig in Birmingham. The Prince of Darkness, who had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2019, died "with his family and surrounded by love". A family statement, issued on Tuesday, said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
Time Out
16 hours ago
- Time Out
Vintage Culture to headline a new indoor rave experience in Singapore during the F1 week
Singapore, get ready to turn the volume all the way up. This October, your Formula 1 week is getting a massive energy boost with ENL1GHT – a brand-new, one-night-only indoor rave experience taking over the iconic Pasir Panjang Power Station on October 3. Powered by RaveDAO, the brains behind globally minded music experiences, ENL1GHT promises to be the biggest nightlife moment of the season. And the headliner? None other than Brazilian dance music titan Vintage Culture, who's finally making his Singapore debut. Who's on the music lineup at ENL1GHT? If you've got even a toe dipped in the EDM scene, you'll know Vintage Culture is a very big deal. Currently ranked #9 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list and clocking over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, he's headlined mega festivals like Tomorrowland and Coachella, and locked in coveted residencies at Hï Ibiza and Wynn Las Vegas. His euphoric yet emotive sound has made him one of the most sought-after acts in the world. And now, for the first time ever, Singapore gets to experience the Vintage Culture effect live. Joining him on the decks is Jiayou, music director and resident DJ at RaveDAO. With serious global cred, she has played everywhere from Seoul and Brussels to Dubai and Singapore – even electrifying crowds of over 20,000 in 2024 alone with her signature blend of deep house, progressive house and techno. ENL1GHT marks her return to home turf. When is ENL1GHT? Mark your calendars – it all goes down on Thursday, October 3, 2025, during the F1 week. Where is ENL1GHT held? The rave is set to transform the colossal Pasir Panjang Power Station into a full-blown bass-heavy bash. Once a vital cog in Singapore's industrial grid, the heritage venue now sets the stage for a night of music, movement and meaning. Expect immersive visuals and a high-octane production experience that leans into the festival's theme: 'Be the spark that lights a thousand.' What else to expect? More than just a party, ENL1GHT is also a festival with a purpose. A portion of ticket proceeds supports Rave for Light, RaveDAO's global impact initiative. Past editions have funded sight-restoring surgeries for over 400 patients in Nepal and delivered mindfulness training to 150 participants in the US. To sweeten the deal, DeCard by DCS is throwing in exclusive perks for cardholders. A Web3-native card that lets you spend stablecoins IRL, DeCard users can enjoy up to 50 percent off early bird tickets, fast-lane entry, and priority queues for drinks throughout the event. Pre-registration opens on July 23. Early bird tickets drop on August 4 at 12pm, starting from $188. VIP table packages are also available upon request, if you're going big for F1 week.
