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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scone Palace International Horse Trials – horse, heritage and a great day out
Supplied - Peter Nixon Saddle Up for Scotland's Most Exciting New Equestrian Event! Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This summer, for the first time, a brand-new equestrian spectacle is galloping onto Scotland's sporting and social calendar. Promising 4 thrilling days of sporting action, Scone Palace International Horse Trials (SPIHT) is set to become an unmissable annual fixture. Set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic crowning place of Scottish Kings, the event will welcome elite riders from across Scotland, the UK, and Europe for a high-octane celebration of horse sport, style, and countryside culture. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable day out, there's something for everyone. The action-packed programme features an exhilarating mix of FEI international and grassroots eventing, showjumping, showing, and Pony Club Games, offering edge-of-your-seat competition and plenty of crowd-pleasing moments. Beyond the sport, visitors can enjoy a vibrant mix of shopping, food, drink, and family-friendly activities. Perth Racecourse Lifestyle And Shopping Village Set in the heart of the action, the Lifestyle and Shopping Village offers a stylish and immersive retail experience for visitors of all ages. Open daily from 9am to 5.30pm, this vibrant hub features over 130 carefully curated brands spanning equestrian essentials, country fashion, artisan crafts, and local food and drink. Browse a premium selection of saddlery, activewear, and pet supplies, or discover beautifully handcrafted jewellery, homeware, and gifts. Tuck into gourmet treats and sip on local gin, wine, or coffee as you soak up the festival atmosphere. Whether you're shopping for your horse, your home, or simply indulging in a little countryside luxury, the Shopping Village is a must-visit part of the event. With its welcoming buzz and variety of quality stalls, it's the perfect place to pause between the action, meet friends, and enjoy the full event experience. Supplied - Fraser Band Food & Drink From stone-fired artisan pizza to perfectly chilled fizz, a mouthwatering food and drink offer of street food trucks, local produce, Membership Marquee dining, and bars a-plenty will keep everyone fuelled and refreshed throughout the event. Supplied - Fraser Band The SPIHT Membership Marquee Upgrade your ticket to Membership to access the Members Marquee and indulge in an extra special event experience. Located beside the main ring, and featuring an outdoor lawn area with private bar for the ultimate view of the action! Inside, you'll enjoy seated dining, lounging area, free programmes, and the must-have in event comfort - priority car parking and VIP loos! Perth Racecourse Get Set for Thrills with Willowgate Adventure Centre! Whether you're entertaining the kids, challenging your friends, or just trying something new, Willowgate's pop-up adventure zone will add a charge of adrenaline to your SPIHT experience. This unmissable fun from Perth's favourite local adventure centre features a choice of four high-energy, free of charge activities with expert instructors to guide you every step of the way. No need to book—just turn up and have a go! · Axe Throwing - Test your strength and precision with one of Scotland's oldest warrior skills. · Archery - Take aim and release your inner Robin Hood. Fun, safe, and suitable for all ages. · Laser Clay Shooting - Classic clay target fun with high-tech accuracy, no recoil all excitement. · Mini Highland Games -Tug of war, caber toss, and other traditional Scottish challenges, perfect for families, friends and fearless competitors. Supplied - Peter Nixon Evening Entertainment No world-class event is complete without a party and the team at SPIHT has organised three fantastic nights of live music and entertainment to keep the celebrations going when the sporting action dies down. Held in The Barn at Perth Racecourse, there will be a host of our favourite street food vendors, the margarita truck, and well stocked bars to see you through the night Evening events are open to ticket holders, volunteers and competitors only. From 8pm. Thursday: The Ragin Ceilidh Band will be setting the bar high with their high-octane set covering traditional ceilidh music and a few wee surprises. Get ready to strip your willow and reel your eightsome on the first night of fun! Free of Charge. Friday: Carbon Copy, the hottest event band on the circuit right now, will have you dancing the night away with a set list bursting full of the latest hits and classic floor fillers. £5 per head. Purchase from Information Tent. Saturday: The Big Saturday Night Disco delivers all of your favourite anthems from across the decades. Let your hair down and get your dancing shoes on – top tunes and good vibes are the order of the night! £12 per head, available for purchase in the Information Tent.
CNA
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Benjamin Kheng and Shazza dazzle attendees, 12-year-old singer draws crowd on second day of SG60 It's Giving Fest
It's Giving Fest, a youth-driven initiative organised by as part of SG60 celebrations, wrapped up its second and final day at *SCAPE on Sunday (Jul 13) with a bang – saving some of its biggest highlights for last. The night wrapped up with Mediacorp's Cloud 9 music festival, featuring performances from Benjamin Kheng and Shazza, among others. On the first day of the event, attendees were treated to performances by Lullaboy, Tasha Low and even a surprise song from Tyler Ten. It's Giving Fest was organised to spotlight the voices, dreams and aspirations of Singapore's youth while empowering them to take action in social and community initiatives. Sunday's festivities started strong with the daytime activities, which included the celebrity telematch, a ticketed event featuring local celebs Desmond Tan, Annette Lee, Sonia Chew, Richie Koh, Zhang Ze Tong, Das, among others, dressed in school uniforms for the 'Back to School: Class Clash Showdown', where they competed in a series of five games. Once the telematch was over, fans spotted the 'students' snapping a picture outside the Marquee, the concert tent, and rushed to grab pictures and videos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JERNELLE OH 胡煜诗 (@ohyushi) Later, some members of Desmond Tan's fan club even queued to snag a picture with the actor, who was a Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes winner at the recent Star Awards. In the tent, similar to the first day, the local talent show featured eight original short films and five songs around the theme "Building Our Singapore Together". These works were created by youths under the SG60 Flex Your Passion Mentorship Programme, where they were guided by industry mentors. One of the short films featured, titled Egg Fried Rice, was made by 20-year-old students Moneda Venetia Eirielle Macalintal, Janelle Leong, Alphaeus Chew and Adrien Kareem Wong. The story follows Eggman, a reclusive old man whose life unexpectedly changes when Shelly, the new neighbour next door, opens up his world both metaphorically and literally. Macalintal told CNA Lifestyle that the group had pitched this idea for their Final Year Projects at school, but it did not make the cut. When their lecturers reached out to their director, Chew, for a chance to pitch the idea for the showcase, they jumped at it. Another film group Roar, made up of Temasek Polytechnic students Darren Chow, 20; Danial Umar, 19; Aqiel Samsir, 19; Ryan Ang, 19; and Rowena Eber, 19, said this was their 'first real industry experience', one with a client and a bigger budget. Their film follows a young boy who inspires his grandfather and his old teammates to join a community futsal tournament. As they train to face younger rivals, they rediscover friendship, resilience, and the joy of football. 'It was a very eye-opening experience and we learnt a lot from the mentorship programme, which had directors and executive producers helping us all the way from pre-production to post-production,' Eber told CNA Lifestyle. 'They taught us how to get things done properly and the industry standards our submissions should be at." Tucked in a room on the second level of the event space, was an array of booths for local businesses to sell items ranging from accessories to home goods. Owner of jewellery brand Make Make, Amanda, 31, who declined to state her last name, said: 'Small businesses don't get much exposure I feel, so even though there are a lot of creative people here, sometimes there isn't enough of a market for us to showcase our work.' 'This platform gives us a physical space to get our craft out there,' she added. 'People who typically may not come look at small businesses may find stuff that they may not have thought of buying before.' Owner of lifestyle brand Mochi Buddies, Jean Kuah, 31, shared that the art community in Singapore is very big and there has not been as many events to showcase local artists' works. 'So it's a good opportunity where artists can come together to share ideas – not only just meeting new customers,' she added. From youths to families and pet owners, most concert-goers wanted to explore the local music scene. 'We didn't come here with anyone in mind actually,' said Benjamin Low, 20, who came to the event with his friends. They added that they were instead curious about local music since more local artistes were gaining more traction. 'It's quite refreshing to see new musicians in our country,' Low added. Some however, came as fans, wishing to see their favourite artiste live. 'I wanted to get to know more songs from local artistes,' said 17-year-old Tricia Sit. When asked which artiste they were most excited to see, Sit and her friend Avril Yap, 17, squealed in unison: "Benjamin Kheng!' The pair also happened to be fans of Desmond Tan. 'Desmond Tan waved at me from above, I was up there and he was going to leave and then he looked up,' Sit said excitedly. Eighteen-year-old students Shalisa Binte Shafudin, Tang Xin Yu and Raye Kosasih, also said they were most pumped to see dance group D'Kingsman, as well as artistes Lovalie and Fariz Jabba. While talking to concert-goers, a youthful voice echoed from the mini outdoor stage – 12-year-old Lyla Ng, who was one of the buskers, singing a mix of Chinese and English top hits like Apt by Bruno Mars and Rose. Ng said that she started playing the piano at the age of five, drums and singing at the age of six, song-writing, the electric and acoustic guitar at seven, and finally, playing the bass at ten years old. 'I'm very grateful to be performing in front of this audience. They are very nice and I'm very happy,' she chirped. Her passion for music started when her father was on tour with Hong Kong singer-songwriter Emil Wakin Chau when she was two years old. 'At night me and my mum would watch videos of my dad performing on stage. He looks so happy so I felt inspired,' she said. Ng has even performed on stage at the Indoor Stadium with Chau before. 'I know that not everybody gets to do this, so I'm very grateful. I like that everybody is always very encouraging and I like to make people happy through music,' she said, adding that she will be taking her Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of the year. Back in the concert tent, the evening events kicked off. Starting with Culture SG's electrifying remix of pop songs which saw a group of youths hyped and jumping, as well as local DJ Koflow who delivered a bass thumping set coupled with a live orchestra band. Dance group D'Kingsman's lively performance saw the five boys dancing to songs like Baby by Justin Bieber as well as 21 Savage and JID's Surround Sound with screams echoing from the audience. Local artiste Lovlaine serenaded us with her melodic voice and treated the audience to a preview of her unreleased track, Limbo – even getting us to sing along. Singer Shazza also delivered a standout set with her powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence that included her songs Perfume, All You Really Need (Is Love), a soulful cover of Bruno Major's Nothing, and the vocally demanding Medieval. Meanwhile, Fariz Jabba delivered a hyped, explosive performance with songs Masa and an unreleased song Day Onez, along with the announcement of his new upcoming album. Closing the night with flair, Benjamin Kheng brought the energy with his set, including a punchy cover of Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles, an upbeat take on Laufey's From The Start, and finally, in true National Day spirit, the National Day Parade 2024 anthem Not Alone. Kheng even took a moment to film a TikTok with the crowd, sending fans into a frenzy of cheers and screams.
Irish Examiner
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Bob Dylan to play two gigs in Kerry on upcoming tour
Bob Dylan has announced a tour for later this year in the UK and Ireland, complete with two gigs in Co Kerry. The 84-year-old music legend is set to play Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on November 23 and 24, with the Rowdy & Ways Tour also heading to the Waterfront, Belfast, on November 19-20; and 3Arena, Dublin, on November 25. It's the singer's first tour in Ireland since the film, A Complete Unknown, starring Timotheé Chalamet, re-ignited interest in Dylan's music, in particular his early material. He has played at the Marquee in Cork on three occasions, the last being 2014, and alsoteamed up with Neil Young for an impressive double bill at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, in 2019. Organisers have noted that the upcoming concerts are being run in partnership with Yondr, with mobile phones being put out of use in the various venues. Tickets for the concerts go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10am.
Business Insider
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Focal Teams Up with Marquee Equity to Power the Future of Gen Z Media and Community Engagement
Delhi,, India, July 10th, 2025, FinanceWire In a world where Gen Z is constantly online yet increasingly disconnected from their surroundings, Focal is pioneering a new kind of digital experience rooted in relevance, locality, and real-world connection. Founded by Jakob Klinenberg in Eugene, Oregon, Focal is a location-based, AI-enhanced, social news app with a completely customizable interface that helps connect Gen Z to what's happening around them — a live layer of local culture, events, and experiences all focused around a specific location. No doom-scrolling. No noise. A fully immersive tool to help Gen Z connect to their community. 'Partnering with Marquee Equity has been an incredible experience and has made a complex and overwhelming process into something clear, manageable, and effective,' said Jakob Klinenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Focal. 'They've opened up our outreach and connected us with a broad network of investors we likely wouldn't have been able to reach on our own.' As Focal gears up to launch, Marquee Equity has been instrumental in supporting its fundraising journey, not just with capital access but with the right investor alignment. Leveraging a network of over 32,000 global investors, Marquee created a curated outreach plan targeting Gen Z-focused consumer tech VCs, digital media, and engagement funds, as well as angels and family offices aligned with youth wellness. 'Focal is solving a deeply human and timely problem, helping Gen Z re-engage with the real world in a way that feels fresh and relevant,' said Nikita Garg, Director at Marquee Equity. 'We were excited to help build investor momentum around a product that's as culturally relevant as it is technically sound.' With investor conversations already underway, Focal is focused on expanding its reach, enhancing product features, and forming partnerships with communities and college campuses nationwide. As the digital landscape shifts toward wellness, sustainability, and meaningful engagement, Focal stands out for its clarity of purpose. With Marquee Equity by their side, they are now positioned to scale that vision with speed and precision. About Marquee Equity Marquee Equity is a fundraising enablement platform designed to take the guesswork out of raising capital. Whether you're a pre-seed founder or a post-revenue scaleup, Marquee helps you connect with thousands of aligned investors, fast. From creating compelling pitch materials to running personalized investor outreach campaigns, Marquee supports founders end-to-end. With a global network of 32,000+ investors and a client base spanning 60+ countries, Marquee has quietly powered hundreds of fundraises behind the scenes, bringing capital access, strategy, and dealflow into one seamless system.
India.com
04-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Bought for Rs 270000000 in IPL, Rishabh Pant retained by THIS new team, he will now get salary of...
In these collection of pictures, we find out which team have managed to retain the services of IPL's most expensive player Rishabh Pant, who was bought for Rs 27 crore for IPL 2025 season. Rishabh Pant was bought for Rs 27 crore by Sanjiv Goenka's LSG at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL. Delhi Premier League 2025 player auction is set to take place on Sunday. The franchises will have a total purse of Rs 1.5 crore with marquee players - cricketers who have played for India or the IPL - available for base price of Rs 21 crore. Rishabh Pant has been retained by Purani Dilli 6 team for Rs 21 crore, since he is part of the Marquee players list. "Purani Dilli 6 truly feels like home, fueled by the vibrant energy of the Delhi fans and an unparalleled hunger to win. Following a promising season last year, our determination to succeed has only intensified, and we are optimistic about returning even stronger this year," Rishabh Pant said about joining Purani Dilli 6 team. Rishabh Pant says DPL is an 'excellent platform' for young cricketers. "The DPL serves as an excellent platform for young talent to showcase their skills and much credit is due to Rohan Jaitley and the DDCA for successfully organising this league. Many players from across the country have emerged and developed through the opportunities provided by the DPL, such as Digvesh Rathi and Priyansh Arya, among others," Pant said about DPL. Rishabh Pant's LSG failed to reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs this year. Pant, however, scored a century in the final match of the season against eventual champions RCB. DPL 2025 season will feature two new teams this year. The two new franchises may select one player from the remaining player pool after the original franchises finalise their retentions. The selection can be from any category - Marquee, A, B, or C.
