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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Norfolk Show day two: Nicola Roberts to judge Battle of the Bands
Young musicians were set to compete in a music contest judged by Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts on day two of the Royal Norfolk Show. Acts in the Battle of the Bands competition will be judged by a panel of industry experts, including Roberts and vocal coach Mark the two-day event, the Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub were running four stages, which were set to feature more than 5,000 performers in total. The hub's strategic development manager, Tim Brain, said: "I think it's such an uplifting experience for young people." The Royal Norfolk Show is the county's biggest two-day agricultural event, and it was expected to attract around 85,000 people. A variety of acts were on the lineup for the second day, including school choirs, students from Access to Music College, and local, independent bands. The Battle of the Bands competition, which started at last year's show, was part of the New Noise initiative to give young people the opportunity to play on a stage. Despite the name, the showcase is not just for bands, but for any local rock or music act with members aged between 12 and 25."We try and give young people a real-life performance opportunity with sound and lighting engineers," Mr Brain said."I think it's such an uplifting experience for young people... That's what the music hub is all about." De-Lisser and Roberts will provide feedback to all of this year's performers. When picking the panel, Mr Brain said it was important to them to get someone with experience of being a touring performer. "We're looking for someone that the young people will aspire to, someone that they'll know," he said. "It's so they get the criticism from someone who's got real-life experience of what it's like being on the road."He added: "The critique that we get is always really inspirational." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Royal Norfolk Show gives farming inspiration for almost 15,000 school children
Almost 15,000 school children were given hands-on insights into one of Norfolk's most famous farm products at the Royal Norfolk Show. The event's educational initiatives included the popular Discovery Zone, which explained how the county produces "probably the best malting barley in the world". A constant procession of eager school groups were shown a combine harvester and were able to see, touch and taste barley crops, grains and malt. Royal Norfolk Show 2025. Sid and Stella from Lyng Primary Academy in the Discovery Zone (Image: Sonya Duncan) Meanwhile experts explained how the grain is gathered and processed into ingredients for products such as beer, breakfast cereals and Maltesers. Sam Allott, lead teacher at Lyng Primary Academy, brought his class of 31 children to the show. He said: "It does not matter how hard you work, you can never get the same experience as you would by bringing them to the centre of Norfolk to celebrate our wonderful county and for the children to understand all the different industries and the importance of agriculture. "It is such an immersive and hands-on experience." Royal Norfolk Show 2025. School pupils in the Discovery Zone (Image: Sonya Duncan) Displays included a 3D-printed working model of the Crisp maltings at Great Ryburgh, near Fakenham - built specifically for the show. Maddie Darrell, marketing manager at Crisp Malt, said: "Our engineers commissioned it so people can see how our maltings work. "It is very tactile. The children are also hearing the story connecting what comes from the field with products that they recognise. They get that whole flow and it starts to make sense. "I heard a couple of kids saying they want to be a farmer when they are older. Now they know what the product is and they can feel it, smell it and taste it, I would hope some of them are a little bit inspired." Royal Norfolk Show 2025. Discovery Zone (Image: Sonya Duncan) The Discovery Zone - which also included rare-breed livestock and agri-science exhibits - was run by the Food and Farming Discovery Trust (FFDT), whose manager Frances Roberson said the show had welcomed more than 14,800 school students this year in its efforts to engage more young people with the county's food and farming industries. "There is a huge disconnect with the general public, unfortunately, about where their food comes from, and the work that goes into getting food onto their tables, so it is about making those connections," she said. "But it is also about encouraging careers as well, because we need to encourage more people from outside of farming backgrounds to come into agriculture. "It is really important to start as early as we can to spark their interest and then build from there." Royal Norfolk Show 2025. Discovery Zone (Image: Sonya Duncan)
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
In pictures: Royal Norfolk Show Day One 2025
A two-day annual agricultural event is expected to see a record-breaking amount of school children from across 163 schools. Held at the Norfolk Showground in Costessey since 1954, organisers of the Royal Norfolk Show say it is expected to attract up to 85,000 people across the two days. The event will see more than 3,000 animals, 700 trade stands and aims to celebrate the county's farming and livestock. Mark Nicholas, managing director of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, said: "We started to build this town in a field on the edge of Norwich about two weeks ago. It is insane... the next two days are going to be a riot of fun, of colour, noise and people enjoying themselves." He said about 15,000 school children were due to exhibitors are TikTok chef Spud Man, whose real name is Ben Newman, who held a pop up event in the city on Tuesday and appeared at the Suffolk Show in May. He said: "We are very much about farm to fork and supporting our local farmers. We have Norfolk potatoes on the wagon from a Norfolk farmer."We are going to be shouting about Norfolk food all day." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
On track for 'strongest Norfolk Show since Covid'
The organisers of the Royal Norfolk Show said they were on target for the "strongest year since Covid". The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) said advanced ticket sales suggested it was on track to welcome 78,000 to 80,000 people over the two days. It added that there would be 700 trade stands to visit and "very good show weather" with moderate temperatures and no rain forecasted. Mark Nicholas, managing director of the RNAA, said: "There's masses of entertainment, but at the heart of it is food, farming and countryside." He added: "We are set for a busy and interesting Royal Norfolk Show and I genuinely mean that. "We are not expecting any members of the Royal Family to attend this year, but we welcome any opportunity, and we will be happy to be surprised. "Of course, King Charles is our patron and we always appreciate the support from the Royal Household each year, whether they attend or not." The Grand Parade Ring will host displays of the county's best cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses. It will also feature show-jumping, heavy horses, horse-drawn coach driving, a Shetland Pony Derby, as well as a rally of agricultural steam engines. Representing Norfolk's links to the Armed Forces, the Duke of York's Royal Military School Marching Band will parade, and the RAF Falcons parachute team will put on a display, landing in the ring. Agricultural machinery will be on display, and an array of foods and drinks made in Norfolk will be available to enjoy. The show also featured an education section where young people could learn about science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM). Dr Samantha Fox, co-founder and director of the Youth STEMM Award, said: "The STEMM Village offers a unique blend of education and entertainment, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in the future of science, technology and healthcare. "With topics ranging from clean energy to the science of ageing, there's something to spark curiosity in everyone. "EastWind will bring together a great showcase of the offshore wind industry. I'm particularly excited about the virtual reality simulations, which will allow visitors to step into the shoes of a wind turbine engineer and see what it is like to be at the top of a wind turbine!" Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. How can I get to this year's Royal Norfolk Show? Duke of Edinburgh announced as show's royal guest
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Royal Norfolk Show will see 'strongest year since Covid'
The organisers of the Royal Norfolk Show said they were on target for the "strongest year since Covid".The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) said advanced ticket sales suggested it was on track to welcome 78,000 to 80,000 people over the two added that there would be 700 trade stands to visit and "very good show weather" with moderate temperatures and no rain forecasted. Mark Nicholas, managing director of the RNAA, said: "There's masses of entertainment, but at the heart of it is food, farming and countryside." He added: "We are set for a busy and interesting Royal Norfolk Show and I genuinely mean that."We are not expecting any members of the Royal Family to attend this year, but we welcome any opportunity, and we will be happy to be surprised."Of course, King Charles is our patron and we always appreciate the support from the Royal Household each year, whether they attend or not." The Grand Parade Ring will host displays of the county's best cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and will also feature show-jumping, heavy horses, horse-drawn coach driving, a Shetland Pony Derby, as well as a rally of agricultural steam Norfolk's links to the Armed Forces, the Duke of York's Royal Military School Marching Band will parade, and the RAF Falcons parachute team will put on a display, landing in the ring. Agricultural machinery will be on display, and an array of foods and drinks made in Norfolk will be available to enjoy. The show also featured an education section where young people could learn about science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).Dr Samantha Fox, co-founder and director of the Youth STEMM Award, said: "The STEMM Village offers a unique blend of education and entertainment, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in the future of science, technology and healthcare."With topics ranging from clean energy to the science of ageing, there's something to spark curiosity in everyone."EastWind will bring together a great showcase of the offshore wind industry. I'm particularly excited about the virtual reality simulations, which will allow visitors to step into the shoes of a wind turbine engineer and see what it is like to be at the top of a wind turbine!" Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
