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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music festival cancelled after poor ticket sales
A two-day Lancashire music festival featuring Chesney Hawkes, Bewitched and Sam Ryder has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The stars were among the acts due to perform at the iMEP festival at Accrington Cricket Club in Lancashire on 19 and 20 September. But organisers said ticket sales "have not reached the required level" and "combined with challenges in the live music sector and hospitality sectors" the event was "no longer viable". All tickets already purchased will be refunded, they said. The event took place for the first time last year, headlined by British singer Jess Glynne. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Chesney Hawkes to perform at Accrington festival Kate Nash to headline Accrington festival Festival raises £10,000 for free music lessons for children International Music Event Production
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Accrington iMEP festival music festival cancelled after poor ticket sales
A two-day Lancashire music festival featuring Chesney Hawkes, Bewitched and Sam Ryder has been cancelled due to poor ticket stars were among the acts due to perform at the iMEP festival at Accrington Cricket Club in Lancashire on 19 and 20 organisers said ticket sales "have not reached the required level" and "combined with challenges in the live music sector and hospitality sectors" the event was "no longer viable". All tickets already purchased will be refunded, they said. The event took place for the first time last year, headlined by British singer Jess Glynne. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Butlin's Big Weekender unveils headliners for seven new dates of 'mayhem'
Butlin's is introducing seven brand-new Big Weekenders in 2025 and 2026 across all three resorts—Bognor Regis, Minehead, and Skegness—and also offering a 20% discount off the adult-only breaks The biggest holiday park party weekend of the year is back and bigger than ever. Butlin's Big Weekenders is an event exclusively for adults that turns the three Butlin's holiday parks into a riot of music and drinking. The event is known for bringing the same kind of chaotic good vibes that Brits typically venture out to Magaluf or Zante in search of. "I went to a Skegness 80s one for my stag do (was 26). The best way I can describe it was freshers week (weekend) for people in their 40s and 50s who didn't go to uni. Just mayhem, really. At one point I was drinking rum and Coke out of a large sock whilst watching a band," one happy customer relayed on Reddit. Another fondly remembered: "I think on the whole we can all agree the crowd is very much the salt of the earth (myself included), however in all the times, I haven't seen even so much as an argument, never mind a fight. The whole setup is brilliant and everyone is just on their best, albeit their most unhinged behaviour. I'm a gay guy and I've been in fancy dress as a woman a couple of times - nothing but good vibes from every single person I met. No homophobia, nothing." Now Butlin's is introducing seven brand-new Big Weekenders in 2025 and 2026 across all three resorts—Bognor Regis, Minehead, and Skegness—and also offering a 20% discount off the adult-only breaks. Many of them are themed and include weekends dedicated to the best electronic or funky 90s soul music and celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community and Mod culture. The Big Weekender features bands and DJs alongside a packed schedule of daytime and evening activities, such as pool parties and pop-up exhibitions. The ticket price includes three nights' accommodation. Here's what's coming up: 2025 Halloweekenders (Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness, 3 – 31 October) from £53pp Classic decade-themed Big Weekenders across all three resorts are getting a spooky makeover this October, transforming into Halloweekenders. From £53pp, guests can choose from Ultimate 80s Thriller, 90s Reloaded Fright Nights, Back To The 2000s Y2K Scares or a monster mash-up of all these decades with Replay Time Warp Terror. Headline acts include Chesney Hawkes, Claire Richards and A1. DJ Spoony Presents UNDRGRND (Skegness, 7 – 10 November) from £96pp For the first time, DJ Spoony is heading to Skegness for 72 hours of clubbing heaven with his brand-new multi-genre break UNDRGRND, following the sell-out success of his A House Full of Garage Weekenders. From £96pp, committed clubbers will not only see the garage pioneer himself, but also David Rodigan, Majestic and radio DJs Rickie & Melvin, playing a mash up of R&B and Dancehall, House and Garage, and Jungle and Drum n Bass. Madness House of Fun Weekender (Minehead, 28 November – 1 December) from £205pp Returning to Minehead's Big Weekender line-up in 2025 is the House of Fun Weekender. From £205pp, fans will be treated to an incredible one-night-only performance by Madness, as well as performances from The Specials – Neville Staple, Aleighcia Scott, Janet Kay and over 20 other artists and DJs. There's also a jam-packed schedule of activities throughout the weekend, from diving headfirst into The Nutty Professors Pool Party, breaking a sweat at Reggae Aerobics or shouting 'BINGO' at Bangerz Bingo. 2026 My Generation Weekender (Minehead, 9 – 12 January) from £131pp Minehead will kick0start 2026 with a celebration of Mod culture in the form of the My Generation Weekender. The specially curated weekend for Mod fans will feature bands and DJs from the UK and international Modernist scene, including Ocean Colour Scene, Secret Affairs and The Dualers. Soul Power Weekender (Skegness, 16 – 18 January) from £114pp Celebrate the 'neo-soul' era of the early 90s with the Soul Power Weekender at Skegness. With a fusion of funk, R&B and acid jazz jams, defining artists of the soul scene, such as Trevor Nelson, Craig Charles and The Brand New Heavies, will be taking the stage throughout the weekend. Don't Tell Mama (Bognor Regis, 23 – 26 January) from £113pp The Bognor Regis resort will host a brand-new LGBTQ+ Big Weekender, Don't Tell Mama. The Weekender is dedicated to a community that knows how to party, and they'll be joined by Claire Richards and Louise Redknapp, drag icons Danny Beard and La Voix, plus a whole host of other artists and DJs. Bugged Out! (Bognor Regis, 6 – 9 March) from £133pp The legendary clubbing brand's Weekender boasts a line-up of the best DJs and artists in the electronic music space, including Daniel Avery, Emerald and Helena Hauff. They'll be blasting only the greatest electronic music, with acid house and techno for the energetic crowd and Balearic beats for those chasing a more chilled vibe. Before guests get ready for another unforgettable night, there's pool parties, pub quizzes, fairgrounds and so much more, to ensure the good vibes last all day.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Love Saves the Day and Good Times
The starting gun has been fired for Bristol's festival season, with two big events in one Saves The Day, one of the largest events in the city, is in full swing at Ashton Court, while up in Chipping Sodbury, Good Times Live has brought some big names down to entertain ticket Hippodrome has been packed out this week as well, as fans flocked to see hit musical Chicago. Whatever the weather: Saturday may not have had the glorious sunshine of recent weeks but that didn't deter ticket holders at Love Saves The Day. The festival continues on Sunday with acts such as Groove Armada among plenty of others. The one and only: Chesney Hawkes was among the famous names who have played at Good Times Live at Chipping Sodbury. On Sunday it will be the turn of Will Young and Natalie Imbruglia to headline, while on Monday the comedy stage will host the likes of Katherine Ryan and Gary Delaney. Showtime: Hit musical Chicago has been entertaining audiences at the Bristol Hippodrome this week, ending its run on Saturday. Life is but a dream: It's been (mostly) a good week for getting out and about on the harbour. Flocking together: The right of commoners to graze animals on the Downs was kept safe for another few years when some sheep were taken to the well-used green space earlier this week. Special guests: The Project Zulu Choir has been appearing at various places across Bristol including here at Avon Valley Adventure Park, in a tour hosted by UWE. Making a stand: More than 150 young people from across the city created slogans against knife crime as part of an innovative project led by the University of Bristol in partnership with youth organisations and schools. The shirts went on display in the Lord Mayor's Chapel. Shipshape: Is there a better view of the SS Great Britain than from above on a sunny day?
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
We're launching a search for Britain's best dad – find out how to enter and win £7k of prizes
DO you know someone who should be crowned Britain's best dad? To celebrate Father's Day on June 15, we are launching a search for the bravest, kindest or most devoted dad out there. Perhaps you know a real-life superhero who is always helping others, or maybe a superstar who has raised a fortune for charity. The one lucky winner will be showered with nearly £7,000 worth of fantastic prizes, including four tickets worth £1,000 in total to the star-studded Butlin's Big Weekender music festival this summer, where the headline acts include Chesney Hawkes, Blue and Billy Ocean. Safari tent On top of that, Britain's top pop will be spoiled rotten with a £500 relaxing trip to Celtic Manor hotel in Newport — with dinner, bed and breakfast for two and a round of golf all thrown in for good measure. We are also giving away a £700 stay in a luxury safari Tent at Lovat Parks in Cornwall or the New Forest. READ MORE ON DADS Also up for grabs are four tickets to the spooktacular Shocktober Fest, Europe's largest Scream Park held in Sussex this Halloween — worth £150 each. And there is a family set of four Micro Scooters to be won, worth £1,000, along with a £1,200 home technology upgrade from Netgear, £400 of fabulous Rock Face men's grooming products, a £149.99 top-of-the-range Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine, family-sized multi-cooker worth £250, a brand new Char-Broil gas barbecue worth £665 and the Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit, worth £220. To win the lot, tell us why your dad, or someone you love just like a father, deserves all these prizes! THIS IS WHAT YOU WIN 4 tickets to Butlins Big Weekender £1000 - Dinner, bed, breakfast and golf at Celtic Manor Hotel £500 - Safari Tent at Lovat Parks £700 - 4 tickets to Shocktober Fest £600 - 4 Micro Scooters £1000 - Netgear Orbi RBE870 £1200 - Rock Face products - £400 - Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine - £400 - Instant Pot Multi Cooker - £250 - Char-Broil BBQ - £665 - Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit - £220 - How to enter Email s Most read in Competitions Include your name, address and contact number together with a photo. Or fill in the form at The nominated dad must be based in the UK or Ireland. Competition closes at 6pm on Friday June 6. T&Cs apply.
