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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Windsor Castle's Long Walk hosts first pride march
Windsor Castle's Long Walk has hosted the town's first pride inaugural Windsor and Eton Pride event also saw participants march through the town centre, with events taking place in Alexandra Steve Harris said the free event, which has been two years in the planning, was a "safe space for everyone to mingle".The event was given permission by the Crown Estate to march along the 2.5-mile (4km) tree-lined avenue in front of Windsor Castle. Speaking before the event, Mr Harris said the entertainment at Alexandra Gardens, including bands, drag acts and karaoke lounge, would be "fabulous".He described the event as a "festival of inclusion"."We've designed it for anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in," he said. "It's absolutely amazing the entire area has got behind it." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary Tour Is An Ode To The Die-Hards
'Eddie' mascot at Iron Maiden's show in Dublin, Ireland on the Run For Your Lives tour 2025. Iron Maiden's highly anticipated Run For Your Lives world tour is now in full-swing across Europe. The 50th anniversary tour just hit Dublin, Ireland and showcased the band's epic stage production and typical theatrics with a satisfying setlist that included a surprising number of deep-cuts. From a performance standpoint, Iron Maiden continue to outrun the retirement allegations. Vocalist Bruce Dickinson belts through songs effortlessly, guitarists Gers, Smith, and Murray tear through iconic solos like it's 1983, and bassist Steve Harris' galloping bass lines haven't lost their stride. Performing at this level for a two-hour set, all while running and quite literally jumping around the stage is some otherworldly feat, especially for a band that's been around the block for 50 years. How Was Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary Setlist? When Iron Maiden announced the Run For Your Lives tour, they had made it clear that the setlist would only focus on albums that were released between 1980 and 1992, which is arguably Maiden's best era. The albums between Iron Maiden's self-titled 1980 debut to 1992's Fear of the Dark feature the band's most revered LPs and their most popularized anthems, but most notably these albums have the band's finest deep-cut tracks. It was delightfully surprising to see how committed the band was to keeping to this theme for their setlist. Right out of the gate, Iron Maiden kicked off their set by ripping through five songs from the Paul Di'anno era records. It was quite the shocking move and one that certainly paid off for fans of those albums, though it was hard gauge wether that was a majority of the audience in attendance. Iron Maiden performing in Dublin, Ireland on the Run For Your Lives tour 2025 While Iron Maiden start their two-hour set in bold fashion, after the first five songs the band's setlist followed a more consistent pattern: an epically long deep-cut, immediately followed by crowd-pleasing anthem. As a die-hard fan of the 1984 LP Powerslave, seeing Maiden effortlessly perform their near 14 minute opus 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' was nothing short of a highlight. The same can be said for the other deep-cuts the band performed off their seminal 1988 LP, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, specifically 'The Clairvoyant' and the title track 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.' As mentioned, the brilliance of Iron Maiden's setlist came from how the band balanced the lesser known tracks with fan favorited anthems – 'The Number of the Beast,' 'Run to the Hills,' and 'The Trooper' each followed an epic rarity. It should be said that this setlist isn't going to please everyone, specifically the more surface level Maiden fans. Many of these B-side tracks the band indulge in are very ambitious in length, and they might overwhelm or dis-engage those who are unacquainted with the band's more progressive side. However, it would be an outright lie to suggest that Maiden don't make up for this with the sheer number of hits they perform in the latter half of the set, especially with the three back-to-back bangers in the band's encore. How Was Iron Maiden's Performance? The average age of Iron Maiden's members is 68. For a band that's been touring for 50 years, performing over two-hour sets each night with nearly the same energy and musicianship they had in their prime, that's an impressive feat. Furthermore, the fact the band hasn't down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden's songs is absolutely astonishing. This bears pointing out as many legacy bands and even modern bands these days go back and forth between tunings for songs to accommodate their vocalist, which of course is completely fine. However, Iron Maiden's relentless showmanship and authenticty can't help but put to shame the many of these bands that rely heavily on these sonic modifications, especially those whose performances are entirely mapped around a click and a wall backing tracks. None of this is present at an Iron Maiden show, bar a pre-recorded intro for 'Aces High.' In fact, at one point early on in the set, Iron Maiden had dragged out an extra four bars at the end of one of their songs (unbeknownst to any of the crowd), and it spurred Dickinson to jokingly admit to the audience that Iron Maiden doesn't use a click track, despite these allegations being thrown at them. Iron Maiden drummer Simon Dawson performing with the band in Dublin, Ireland June 25th, 2025 Speaking of tempo, the Run For Your Lives tour is Iron Maiden's first tour with their new drummer, Simon Dawson. Dawson replaced longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain, who retired from touring at 73 last year due to a number of health reasons. McBrain had been with Iron Maiden since 1983 so the chemistry and relationship he had with the band was deep. That being said, it's clear that Dawson is a good drummer capable of performing Iron Maiden's material. He has chemistry with at least the core rhythm section of Iron Maiden being the drummer for Steve Harris' side project, British Lion. However, it would be a disingenuous to say Iron Maiden felt the same with Dawson as they did with McBrain. While it wasn't often, a few tracks felt notably slower or inconsistent with their tempo. It was especially apparent when the band went into their uptempo anthem '2 Minutes to Midnight,' which sounded notably slower than usual. That being said, it was certainly impressive to see Dawson effortlessly tackle the band's more demanding songs like "Rime of the Ancient Mariner.' Iron Maiden could've easily held auditions and picked a younger more established drummer, but they didn't, and the fact Simon can hold his own with these metal titans is commendable. For those on the fence about catching Iron Maiden on the Run For Your Lives tour, there's one thing they should keep in mind and that's the setlist. For surface level Maiden fans it's worth familiarizing yourself with the band's setlist, especially the Paul Di'anno era songs and the deep-cut tracks, as these make up a large portion of the set Maiden is performing on this tour. Of course, for die-hard fans, this is only a primary incentive to go see the show. However, regardless of the setlist, witnessing the production and the pristine showmanship Iron Maiden continue to display is worth every penny. Furthermore, there are more than a handful of Iron Maiden classics the band plays that appeal to just about every Maiden-head.
Irish Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Iron Maiden in Dublin: All killer(s) no filler in a near perfect set list that hits the high notes every time
Iron Maiden Malahide Castle, Dublin ***** Iron Maiden 's Run for Your Lives tour begins with a dingy east London backstreet vista projected on to the big screen with boarded up pubs and a sign to Upton Park – erstwhile home of West Ham United. Iron Maiden are 50 years old this year. Not only were many of their fans not born then, many of their parents weren't born either. The band came from nothing in east London and they are still here, doing what they do, undimmed by the passing years. Iron Maiden could do a Metallica and create two separate set lists on separate nights and sell them as two nights. READ MORE These two are the only bands in heavy metal with a back catalogue that good. Instead, Iron Maiden stuck to a greatest hits package – and by greatest hits we mean the greatest of greatest hits, the first XI, the gold standard, the best of the best. The set list was entirely composed of songs from the band's incredible streak which began with the debut album, Iron Maiden, in 1980 and ended in 1992 with Fear of the Dark after which singer Bruce Dickinson left the band for six years. Iron Maiden's new drummer Simon Dawson, who began playing live with the band only last month. Photograph: Dan Dennison Iron Maiden's Janick Gers on stage at Malahide Castle, Dublin. Photograph: Dan Dennison Steve Harris of Iron Maiden performs at Malahide Castle, Dublin. Photograph: Dan Dennison If you polled Iron Maiden fans, you couldn't have produced a better set list give or take the odd quibble here or there. It's all killer(s) and no filler, pun fully intended, as the first three songs, Murders in the Rue Morgue, Wrathchild and Killers are all from the 1980 album Killers. Dickinson needs to donate his vocal cords to science. How he keeps hitting the higher register song after song, tour after tour, is a wonder. He is 66, yet he is no different in style or substance than he was when he was half the age, bounding around the stage. He remains as ever the greatest showman, at once wearing a luchador mask during the ancient Egyptian-themed Rime of the Ancient Mariner and singing the incomparable Hallowed Be Thy Name while locked in a cage. Whoever did these visuals deserves the musical equivalent of an Oscar or whatever baubles they give out for set design During The Trooper, a song about the Crimean war, Dickinson swaps the Union Jack that he waves around like a man leading the charge of the Light Brigade, for an Irish tricolour. Maybe he's trying to be ... what's that word that gets commonly used for this type of gesture? Inclusive? Or perhaps he knows that the first Victoria Cross medals in history were won during the Crimean War and they were both won by Irishmen? Anyway, we digress. Dickinson welcomed the new drummer, Simon Dawson, who began playing live with the band only last month. He replaced the affable long-term drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired at the age of 73 last year. Fans of Iron Maiden enjoy the show at Malahide Castle, Dublin. Photograph: Dan Dennison The real star of the tour is the immersive digital display which accompanies every song. It is, in effect, a seventh member and a suitable backdrop for the band's epic takes on history, myth and literature. [ Alanis Morissette: We thought that whole era of 'size zero' was done. We dropped the ball Opens in new window ] On Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a 13-and-a-half minute epic equal to the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem on which it is based, a full-rigged ship pitches through mountainous seas, freezing waters and sunsets coloured red and blue. It is hard to take your eyes off the big screen as it conveys the majesty and horror of being at sea in a doomed ship. Whoever did these visuals deserves the musical equivalent of an Oscar or whatever baubles they give out for set design. If it is done by AI , we are entering a new realm of concert visuals. This band can't go on forever, but here they are, still rocking against the dying of the light. No AI will ever change that.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iron Maiden to rock London Stadium - Here's everything you need to know
This June, legendary band Iron Maiden will be rocking the London Stadium as they bring their latest tour to the capital. The 'Fear of the Dark' singers are currently travelling the world with their Run For Your Lives World Tour that kicked off in Budapest in May. The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden in 1975, and to celebrate, the band promises fans a very special set list. If you were able to get tickets to Iron Maiden at London Stadium, we have all you need to know from timings, setlist, bag policy, support acts and more. Iron Maiden will be performing at the London Stadium for one special show on Saturday, June 28. If you have tickets to see Iron Maiden, you can head down to the stadium at 5pm when the doors open. Iron Maiden will be supported by two special guests for their London show, with Halestorm and The Raven Age. Halestorm is best known for songs Bad Romance, I Miss the Misery, I Am the Fire and Freak Like Me. The Raven Age is another rock band with hits including Seventh Heaven, Grave of the Fireflies, Forgotten World and Promised Land. Set times have not yet been officially confirmed; however, it's expected that Iron Maiden will take to the stage between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets for Iron Maiden were in high demand when they went on sale, and at the time of writing, you can only buy verified resale via Ticketmaster. Recommended Reading Legendary rock band confirm Wembley 2025 show - How to get tickets 6 things you need to know ahead of Linkin Park at Wembley Stadium Legendary band Guns N' Roses are coming to Wembley Stadium - Everything to know According to the average setlist for the band's current tour is as follows: Murders in the Rue Morgue Wrathchild Killers Phantom of the Opera The Number of the Beast The Clairvoyant Powerslave 2 Minutes to Midnight Rime of the Anicent Mariner Run to the Hills Seventh Son of a Seventh Son The Trooper Hallowed Be Thy Name Iron Maiden Aces High Fear of the Dark Wasted Years All bags at the London Stadium must be no larger than A4, and all bags will be searched upon entry.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iron Maiden founder plays Burnley FC friendly
The match took place the day after Iron Maiden's show at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena [Burnley Football Club] Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris has played in a "special friendly match" against staff from Premier League side Burnley FC. The bassist and singer featured in an Iron Maiden FC side made up of the band's crew and management, up against a Clarets' side captained by former skipper and now academy coach Jack Cork. Advertisement Tuesday's 3-3 draw at the club's Gawthorpe training ground came the day after Iron Maiden played at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena. The 69-year-old rocker, a West Ham United fan, said he wished Burnley all the best for their 2025/26 season, "except for when they play the Hammers". Steve Harris is Iron Maiden's longest serving member since he founded it in 1975 [Javier Martín/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock] Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden in east London in 1975, and they have sold more than 130 million copies of their albums worldwide and are considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They have received numerous Grammy's, Brit Awards and have even had a set of Royal Mail stamps commissioned. Iron Maiden FC's squad was also made up of members of their crew and management [Burnley Football Club] The game was arranged around Iron Maiden's Run for Your Lives European Tour, which the band said would see them perform to more than one million fans. Advertisement "We've been playing these matches all around the world for years and we were delighted to be able to get a game in. "We've been lucky enough to play at clubs like Barcelona, LA Galaxy and Bayern Munich and Burnley felt like the obvious choice in the North West," Mr Harris said. Alan Pace, Burnley chairman, said: "It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Steve and the Iron Maiden team to Burnley. Football has a special way of bringing people together and this was a fantastic example of that." Read more stories from Lancashire, Greater Manchester on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. More on this story Related links
