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Outdoor cinema and two music parties bring life to mountain village
Platres will welcome all sorts of visitors this weekend as the fifth edition of Agrofest takes place, and it is a three-day affair. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August’s first full moon weekend is going to be special as a series of exciting...

Stopped From Carrying Flask, Nigerian Singer Blocks Plane On Tarmac, Put On No-Fly List
Last Updated:August 07, 2025, 21:52 IST The drama unfolded during boarding for a flight to Lagos on Tuesday when aviation security personnel asked KWAM 1 to hand over a flask, suspecting it contained alcohol Video footage circulating on social...

Exactly when Oasis performed the most 'ground-shaking' concert
Oasis delivered what's been dubbed the most "ground-shaking" gig at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium back in 2009, as per seismic data findings. The last Scottish concert by the Gallagher brothers has been crowned the top seismic event at the venue...

Local Artist Pays Tribute To Veterans With Moving Song
Every year on August 7th, we recognize Purple Heart Day. It’s a time to honor the men and women who were hurt or killed while serving in the U.S. military. Here in the Midwest, this day means a lot. We’re known for our small towns, strong...

Wednesday Season 2: Who Plays Music Teacher Isadora Capri?
It's woeful girl summer thanks to season two Wednesday landing on Netflix. Tim Burton's remake of The Addams Family follows Wednesday (played by none other than Jenna Ortega) has landed to rave reviews from critics, and the internet already can't...
2Moreish singer Craig takes over the mic on Ryanair flight to announce the new Get Up Stand Up single release
Craig & Debbz were flying round Prague to spend time on a break at QFX star Kirk Turnbull's home. Flight crewe were drawn to Craig's sparkling red suit and asked him what's the occasion and Craig with Debbz said: "It's our 30th wedding anniversary...

Victoria's Isaac De Los Santos to Perform at Flaco's Curtain Call
Last week, the world learned of the passing of Tejano/Conjunto icon Flaco Jimenez. While no official cause of death has been issued, we know that family surrounded Flaco and might have been under Hospice care. In a statement issued by Flaco's...

Free teen event bringing music, creativity and GCSE results advice to Scunthorpe
Local teens are set to take over Scunthorpe for a free event later this month. Teen Takeover is totally free and will be heled at Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, and Scunthorpe Central Library on Wednesday, August 20....

Jazz musician, Grammy winner, Eddie Palmieri, dies
Pianist, composer and Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri has died at the age of 88. His youngest daughter confirmed her father’s death at home in New Jersey, saying that he died after “an extended illness,” The New York Times reported. Palmieri...

Rupert Grint is plagued by Ed Sheeran in new music video, 14 years after ‘Lego House’
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

2025 Deni Ute Muster Charging Toward Historic Sell-Out With Zac Brown Band, Kasey Chambers and More
Image: Ryan Heffer Photography The 2025 Deni Ute Muster is set to make history, with organisers expecting the event’s first-ever sell-out. With early bird tickets already snapped up and general admission moving fast, fans are being urged to secure...

Tony Jayawardena’s Churchill: A bold performance that challenges history and representation
WHAT is it like for an Asian actor to be cast in the litmus test role of the great wartime leader and India hater, Sir Winston Churchill? “I always start with the script,” Tony Jayawardena told Eastern Eye, just before going on stage to play...

Helen Grime: Chamber Music review – clarity and colour from one of Britain’s most exciting young composers
It has been mostly through her succession of successful high-profile orchestral commissions that Helen Grime has become one of the most prominent voices among the younger generations of British composers. In that process of recognition Grime’s...

As Oasis return to Scotland, there are 12 other bands Brits wants to see making a comeback
Excitement is building ahead of the return of Oasis to Scotland. It has been 16 years since the Gallagher brothers took to the stage at Murrayfield. But they will return on Friday, August 8 for the first of three nights as part of the Oasis...

Washougal Arts and Music Festival has lasting impact
“The invitation for all of us is to strike up a conversation with someone new,” Fronckowiak said. “We never know what stories we’ll share, what connections we’ll spark or how a simple chat might brighten both our days.” Fronckowiak has already...

Washougal Songcraft Festival to showcase 20 musicians
“I love it so much,” she said of living on a boat. “(It started) when I crashed on my friend’s sailboat while recording in Oakland. I spent all my childhood on the water, so I was already kind of familiar with it, but I never thought about living...

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND | Hullaballoo, live music, Pet Poolooza and more
Local residents can drive to Leonardville this Friday night or Saturday and celebrate Hullabaloo.The annual two-day event will begin Friday around 6 p.m., with food and the Ranch Rodeo at the rodeo grounds on South Erpelding Street. The...

Song by Coke Studio singer, documentary: How the famed friendship of Gir lion duo Jay-Veeru is being kept alive
As he paid tribute to Jay and Veeru by releasing a folk-style song and a documentary on them, Rajya Sabha MP and wildlife enthusiast Parimal Nathwani Thursday said that to keep the memories of the Gir lion duo alive, he will request the Prime...
Rivermist to perform at Main Street Horseshoe tonight
Rivermist will be performing in a free concert tonight at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Make sure to bring a beach chair and settle in for a night of music and dancing for everyone. By Lauren...

Branson headliner performs at Wylie Opry
Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Clay Cooper took to the Wylie Opry stage Saturday, Aug. 2, along with his sons, Colt, left, and Caden. A Wylie native, Cooper started his career at the Opry at age 13. He now owns a venue in Branson, Missouri,...