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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Big summer of music, movies and fun at Queen's Park Arena
Most events will be free or donation-based. The much-loved Cults & Classics cinema strand will return with 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ evening shows, and 12 cult favourites and blockbusters for adults. Big Fun will offer 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and a variety of creative activities such as dance, storytelling, and music. Open Stage will feature 15 free creative arts workshops and two flagship events: the Glasgow Choir Festival and theneo, both celebrating grassroots music and movement. Tickets are available now at Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. "We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible. "I'm also very excited to bring back larger scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year." The Glasgow Games returns with 15 free fitness classes for families and two major live sports screenings. The expanded programme also includes more ticketed events, with QPA Live presenting music and comedy shows across key weekends. Promoter 432 will launch the opening weekend with The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher. Yard Act and Gerdie Greep will perform on July 18 and 19. The programme will close with the Sub Club Southside Weekender, featuring headliners Moodyman and Derek Carter.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Month-long summer festival of film, music, and creativity set to return to Glasgow
A month-long festival of film, music, and creativity is set to return to the heart of Glasgow's southside. Queen's Park Arena's 2025 Summer Programme will run from July 3 to August 3 and will feature more than 90 events, including cinema screenings, live music, creative arts, early years activities, and sports. Most events will be free or donation-based. The much-loved Cults & Classics cinema strand will return with 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ evening shows, and 12 cult favourites and blockbusters for adults. Read more: Body found in Loch Lomond in search for 83-year-old man Govan collector auctions Messi, Maradona memorabilia for charity Big Fun will offer 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and a variety of creative activities such as dance, storytelling, and music. Open Stage will feature 15 free creative arts workshops and two flagship events: the Glasgow Choir Festival and theneo, both celebrating grassroots music and movement. Tickets are available now at Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. "We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible. "I'm also very excited to bring back larger scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year." The Glasgow Games returns with 15 free fitness classes for families and two major live sports screenings. The expanded programme also includes more ticketed events, with QPA Live presenting music and comedy shows across key weekends. Promoter 432 will launch the opening weekend with The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher. Yard Act and Gerdie Greep will perform on July 18 and 19. The programme will close with the Sub Club Southside Weekender, featuring headliners Moodyman and Derek Carter.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Free cult cinema and live gigs at Queen's Park Arena
Queen's Park Arena's 2025 Summer Programme will run from July 3 to August 3 and will feature more than 90 events, including cinema screenings, live music, creative arts, early years activities, and sports. Most events will be free or donation-based. The much-loved Cults & Classics cinema strand will return with 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ evening shows, and 12 cult favourites and blockbusters for adults. Read more: Body found in Loch Lomond in search for 83-year-old man Govan collector auctions Messi, Maradona memorabilia for charity Big Fun will offer 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and a variety of creative activities such as dance, storytelling, and music. Open Stage will feature 15 free creative arts workshops and two flagship events: the Glasgow Choir Festival and theneo, both celebrating grassroots music and movement. Tickets are available now at Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. "We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible. "I'm also very excited to bring back larger scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year." The Glasgow Games returns with 15 free fitness classes for families and two major live sports screenings. The expanded programme also includes more ticketed events, with QPA Live presenting music and comedy shows across key weekends. Promoter 432 will launch the opening weekend with The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher. Yard Act and Gerdie Greep will perform on July 18 and 19. The programme will close with the Sub Club Southside Weekender, featuring headliners Moodyman and Derek Carter.
Los Angeles Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Al Foster, jazz drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, dies at 82
Al Foster, the jazz drummer who performed in groundbreaking bands with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins, has died. He was 82. Foster's partner Bonnie Rose Steinberg told NPR in a statement that Foster died 'from a serious illness' at his home in New York City. Foster's daughter, Kierra Foster-Ba, confirmed the death in an Instagram post. Foster's relentlessly creative and adaptable percussion work spanned eras and genres within jazz, driving elegant bepop and raucous fusion groups alike. Davis wrote in his memoir 'Miles: The Autobiography' that Foster's drumming 'knocked me out because he had such a groove and he would just lay it right in there ... Al could set s— up for everybody else to play off and then he could keep the groove going forever … for what I wanted in a drummer, Al Foster had it all.' Foster played on Davis' studio album 'Big Fun' and his live albums 'Dark Magus' and 'Agharta.' Davis, in turn, paid homage to Foster's agile brilliance with the funk single 'Mr. Foster,' recorded during his sessions for the 1972 album 'On the Corner.' Aloysius Tyrone Foster was born in 1943 in Richmond, Va., but grew up in Harlem in a family of musicians. First inspired by drummer Max Roach, his career brought him into stages and studios with saxophonists Sonny Rollins (a fruitful partnership that would span decades) and Joe Henderson, who led Foster on the seminal double live album 'The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2.' Rollins said he drew on his and Foster's similar childhoods for his song 'Harlem Boys.' Foster played in groups with jazz titans like Art Pepper, McCoy Tyner and Horace Silver, among many others. In 1978, he joined the supergroup Milestones Jazzstars with Tyner, Rollins and Ron Carter, and made his debut as a bandleader that same year with 'Mixed Roots.' Later in his career, he collaborated with guitarist John Scofield, saxophonist Joe Lovano and bassist Dave Holland in the group ScoLoHoFo. He frequented the Upper West Side club Smoke, whose in-house label released his two final albums, including 2022's 'Reflections.' Foster is survived by four daughters — Michelle, Kierra, Monique and Simone — and six grandchildren. His son Brandyn died in 2018.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme
The full schedule has been revealed this weekend KEEP IT SOUTH Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASGOW'S Queen's Park Arena is gearing up to be the ultimate summer hotspot, with a jam-packed month of free and wallet-friendly events set to dazzle the city's southside. From July 3 to August 3, the open-air amphitheatre will be buzzing with over 90 sensational events, ranging from cult cinema classics to live music, creative workshops, and even a 5k race. And the best part? 3 Queen's Park in Glasgow will be bursting with events this summer Credit: Facebook 3 Locals will be able to enjoy free entertainment in the park Credit: Facebook Most of it's free or donation-based! BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Film buffs, grab your popcorn – the Cults & Classics cinema strand is back with a whopping 31 open-air screenings! Think family favourites like Frozen and Matilda, alongside grown-up gems like Dirty Dancing and The Silence of the Lambs. Whether you're into '80s nostalgia or indie flicks, there's something for everyone. KIDS, GET READY TO PARTY! Parents, breathe easy – Big Fun is here to save your summer. With 15 early years sessions, kids' discos, and creative activities like dance, music, and storytelling, little ones will be entertained for hours. GET CREATIVE WITH OPEN STAGE Feeling artsy? Open Stage is hosting 15 free workshops for all ages, plus two major highlights – the Glasgow Choir Festival and the Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam. Expect music, movement, and plenty of local talent. FITNESS AND FAMILY FUN For those who fancy getting active, the Glasgow Games are bringing 15 free fitness classes, ranging from Muay Thai to yoga. There's also a brand-new 5k race, plus live sports screenings to keep the adrenaline pumping. LIVE MUSIC AND LAUGHS GALORE It's not all free, though – the arena's new QPA Live series is bringing big-name acts to the stage. Highlights include The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher, plus the return of the Sub Club Southside Weekender with House music legends like Moodymann and Derek Carter. Comedy fans, don't miss the Laugh in the Park finale! This year's expanded programme is expected to draw over 45,000 visitors, cementing the arena's place as a cultural hub. Chet Capkiner, the visionary behind all this fun, says: 'We're thrilled to bring back everything our audiences love – from cult cinema to grassroots culture – and even bigger live music gigs this year. !Most of it's free, so everyone's welcome!' The full schedule is live now, and tickets are up for grabs at
