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Region's artists 'cannot wait' to play at Latitude
Region's artists 'cannot wait' to play at Latitude

Yahoo

time7 hours ago

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Region's artists 'cannot wait' to play at Latitude

Artists from across the East of England have spoken of their joy at being selected to perform at this summer's Latitude Festival. More than 10 independent performers from the region will take to the BBC Introducing stages at this year's event in Suffolk, from 24 to 27 July. One of those artists - Claudia Kate, from Cambridge - said she had dreamed of playing there since her mid-teens and she "cannot wait". Colchester multi-instrumentalist Porteous added it would be "the best thing in the world". Taking place at Henham Park, near Southwold, the line-up boasts big-name headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol. The new local additions will join several other BBC Introducing and First Light Festival picks from Suffolk and Norfolk that were announced in April. The previously selected acts will perform on the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, while the latest cohort of emerging artists to be announced will perform in the Lavish Lounge. Claudia Kate's music is said to reflect her passion for helping others feel more confident, and "has a sound that sits somewhere between the outspokenness of Kate Nash and the honest musicality of Maggie Rogers". Supported by BBC Introducing throughout her career, Radio 1's Jess Iszatt described her music as "warming, raw, nostalgic and feel-good". "I am very, very grateful [for the opportunity] and I cannot wait," the artist said. "I went to Latitude when I was like 16, and I went to the BBC Introducing stage and I was like, 'One day I will be there.' So this is so cool." Meanwhile, 26-year-old Porteous - real name Benjamin Porteous-Butler - will take indie funk and rock influences to the festival. "It will be the best thing in the world and it will be honestly amazing," he said. "It's like a dream of mine [to play Latitude]. It will be incredible." Formed in 2018 in reaction to the "over-saturation of electronic music", Steppers Division, from Norfolk, said they would take the Latitude audience "on a journey". "We try to really show our range, all the energies and emotions and experiences," the group said. "There will be lots of dancing, lots of really deep, soulful vibes and bits of reggae – there are no limits." Morgan, who was chosen to perform by BBC Introducing Three Counties and Northants, said she was "super excited". "If you are a fan of 'girl boss' music and dancing in the woods, then this is the place to be," she said. "I will be performing songs from my recent EP and you are absolutely going to love it." Afterdrive Alice Lily Arthur Black Chest Ellie Dixon Floral Image Fran Lusty Fraser Morgan Great Adamz Jazmine Banks and The Wild Hearts Lottie Gray Monster Florence Peonie Pozzy Ralph Taylor Shaggy fx Tiny Umbrellas Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. 'We're so honoured to be playing Latitude' New local acts added to Latitude Festival line-up BBC Introducing Latitude Festival

East of England music acts 'cannot wait' for Latitude slot
East of England music acts 'cannot wait' for Latitude slot

BBC News

time8 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

East of England music acts 'cannot wait' for Latitude slot

Artists from across the East of England have spoken of their joy at being selected to perform at this summer's Latitude Festival. More than 10 independent performers from the region will take to the BBC Introducing stages at this year's event in Suffolk, from 24 to 27 of those artists - Claudia Kate, from Cambridge - said she had dreamed of playing there since her mid-teens and she "cannot wait".Colchester multi-instrumentalist Porteous added it would be "the best thing in the world". Taking place at Henham Park, near Southwold, the line-up boasts big-name headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow new local additions will join several other BBC Introducing and First Light Festival picks from Suffolk and Norfolk that were announced in previously selected acts will perform on the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, while the latest cohort of emerging artists to be announced will perform in the Lavish Lounge. Claudia Kate's music is said to reflect her passion for helping others feel more confident, and "has a sound that sits somewhere between the outspokenness of Kate Nash and the honest musicality of Maggie Rogers". Supported by BBC Introducing throughout her career, Radio 1's Jess Iszatt described her music as "warming, raw, nostalgic and feel-good"."I am very, very grateful [for the opportunity] and I cannot wait," the artist said."I went to Latitude when I was like 16, and I went to the BBC Introducing stage and I was like, 'One day I will be there.' So this is so cool." Meanwhile, 26-year-old Porteous - real name Benjamin Porteous-Butler - will take indie funk and rock influences to the festival."It will be the best thing in the world and it will be honestly amazing," he said."It's like a dream of mine [to play Latitude]. It will be incredible." Formed in 2018 in reaction to the "over-saturation of electronic music", Steppers Division, from Norfolk, said they would take the Latitude audience "on a journey"."We try to really show our range, all the energies and emotions and experiences," the group said."There will be lots of dancing, lots of really deep, soulful vibes and bits of reggae – there are no limits." Morgan, who was chosen to perform by BBC Introducing Three Counties and Northants, said she was "super excited"."If you are a fan of 'girl boss' music and dancing in the woods, then this is the place to be," she said."I will be performing songs from my recent EP and you are absolutely going to love it." Who are the other regional BBC Introducing acts? Afterdrive Alice LilyArthur Black Chest Ellie DixonFloral ImageFran Lusty Fraser MorganGreat AdamzJazmine Banks and The Wild HeartsLottie Gray Monster FlorencePeoniePozzy Ralph TaylorShaggy fxTiny Umbrellas Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.

North Otago organic vege grower in liquidation
North Otago organic vege grower in liquidation

Otago Daily Times

time17-06-2025

  • Business
  • Otago Daily Times

North Otago organic vege grower in liquidation

A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar , has gone into voluntary liquidation owing more than $1million, while a subsidiary company owes more than $300,000. Organic Solutions, which traded as Oamaru Organics, is 53.45% owned by James Porteous — who is also the sole director — and Australian-based Lanson International Holdings Pty Ltd (46.55%). Touted as the largest organic market garden in the South Island, it sold vegetables both at a roadside stall at Totara and through the Otago Farmers Market. In a statement, Mr Porteous said the farm had "long struggled with chronic overstaffing", which significantly increased its financial burden and led to an accumulation of debt with the IRD. He said he stepped in to directly manage farm operations in August, reducing staff numbers from nine to one and introducing mechanisation. He said the farm became compliant with all ongoing tax obligations and began rapidly repaying historic tax arrears. Per-hectare revenue increased 39% and he proposed a "realistic" repayment plan, which was declined by the IRD. The company would continue to operate and supply customers to the best of its ability throughout the farm sale process, he said. Incorporated in 2014, it originally owned Thai restaurants around the South Island and bought the 23ha farm — one of its main suppliers — for $1.7m in 2019 to maintain supply. The deal was later found to have breached the Overseas Investment Act because Lanson International Holdings — whose majority shareholder was Mr Porteous' friend Marc Lanson — owned more than 46%. The rules stated Australians could not have more than a 25% share of any purchase of New Zealand land bigger than 5ha without gaining consent first. Organic Solutions was fined $20,000 and retrospective consent had to be sought. In his first report, liquidator Brenton Hunt, of Insolvency Matters, said the majority of the restaurants were closed due to the outcome of the Covid-19 restrictions. According to Mr Porteous, the business had struggled to be economic for some time. Inland Revenue payments had fallen behind and the IRD had begun recovery action. The last annual accounts completed for the company were in March 2022. Plant and equipment and motor vehicles were to be collected and sold and there was finance owing on vehicles, Mr Hunt said. The land and buildings were also to be listed and sold (first mortgage owing). Under preferential creditors, staff holiday pay was estimated at $10,000 and GST and PAYE were estimated at $900,000. Unsecured creditors were estimated to be owed $1m and the total estimated shortfall to all creditors was estimated at $1,279,500.

Hibs transfer news: Porteous permanent Watford exit on cards
Hibs transfer news: Porteous permanent Watford exit on cards

Scotsman

time17-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Scotsman

Hibs transfer news: Porteous permanent Watford exit on cards

Rocky Bushiri contract talks update likely to impact on summer recruitment Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Former Hibs favourite Ryan Porteous in line for permanent move away from Watford this summer, as the ex-Easter Road skipper draws interest from the MLS. And, while David Gray isn't actively pursuing the Scotland defender as a priority target this summer, Hibs would be open to an emotional homecoming for Porteous. A lot may still depend on contract talks with Rocky Bushiri. The Congolese defender, now a free agent, is not short of suitors as he weighs up his next move – but hasn't rule out signing a new deal with Hibs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Porteous has consistently been linked with a return to Hibs, who did try to land him on loan in January, only for the centre-half to opt for a move to Preston North End. Easter Road sporting director Malky Mackay has been keeping tabs on the situation, which may now be complicated – according to a report in The Mirror - by Watford's willingness to sell a player they signed for £450,000 in January of 2023. With two years of his contract remaining, but options to break back into the Watford first team likely to be limited, Porteous is looking for regular game time in an environment likely to earn him a recall to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad ahead of World Cup qualifying kicking off in September. Hibs know that their record of players earning international recognition, with Kieron Bowie's recent Scotland call-up just one example, makes them an attractive proposition for a lot of players. EFL Championship interest in defender - and Sunderland prospect Nectar on MLS radar They're also hoping that's a factor for Bushiri, who is attracting interest from England and the Continent – but is yet to make a final decision on what to do next. The Democratic Republic of Congo centre-half was a huge figure for Hibs last season, with his return to the starting XI sparking their climb from the foot of the table to a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership. The 25-year-old Belgian-born central defender is wanted by a number of EFL Championship clubs, who see him as a future Premier League centre-half in need of a stepping stone to the world's richest league. But Bushiri is extremely happy at Hibs – and sees value in getting guaranteed minutes for a team guaranteed at least a crack at European football next season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Major League Soccer clubs are also among the teams interested, as The Evening News first revealed, in top Hibs transfer target Nectar Triantis. The Socceroos hopeful has two years left on his contract with the Premier League-bound Sunderland but, with chances to break into the first team at the Stadium of Light likely to be limited, other options are being actively explored. After two loan spells at Easter Road, Triantis remains open to the idea of a third stint in the capital. Hibs have been in negotiations with Sunderland, who would expect up to £1 million in compensation for any transfer, about both a permanent move AND the possibility of another season-long loan. Gray remains hopeful that the lure of playing alongside established Socceroos regulars Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller, keeping him very much on Australia boss Tony Popovic's radar, will be the deciding factor for a player who is focused on representing his country in next summer's finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA. With fellow Hibee Jack Iredale also earning his first Australia recognition last season, they've made a strong case for Easter Road as the ideal platform for any World Cup hopeful.

Stonewall Columbus Pride March by the numbers: See the 2025 turnout
Stonewall Columbus Pride March by the numbers: See the 2025 turnout

Yahoo

time16-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Stonewall Columbus Pride March by the numbers: See the 2025 turnout

The 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March had fewer marchers than in 2024, but more volunteers, according to Stonewall Columbus Executive Director Densil Porteous. More than 18,000 people marched in the June 14 parade, around 2,000 people fewer than in 2024. At the same time, over 500 people volunteered for the event, around 100 more than did in 2024. All told, over 650,000 people attended the weekend's Pride events, resulting in a $7.6 million economic impact for local businesses, Columbus and Franklin County, Porteous said in a June 16 press release. "This weekend offered more than a festival—it was a statement. A mass declaration that LGBTQ+ lives matter, that we will not stay silent, and that in joy we find our collective strength," Porteous said in the release. Porteous said certain companies backing out as sponsors this year contributed to the drop in marchers, but many of the volunteers were employees of companies that had chosen not to march. Several companies, including Anheuser-Busch, Lowe's, Nissan, and Walmart, backed out of supporting Stonewall Columbus' 2025 pride celebrations amid a national backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI). Retreats from businesses cost Stonewall Columbus around $125,000 in lost donations, about a fifth of its expected costs for Pride Month celebrations. Donations from the Columbus community and other partners filled the financial gap left by the companies, Porteous previously told The Dispatch. The corporate retreat from supporting Pride events comes as the Trump administration has threatened companies that have DEI practices with investigations and prosecutions. DEI practices in the federal government were ended on day one of Trump's second term via an executive order, USA TODAY reported. More: Pride fills streets of Columbus as No Kings rallies draw thousands across Ohio, nationwide Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Pride March: How many people showed up in 2025?

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