61 m. ago ‘I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen next’: Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

Legal decision in favour of south London campaign group trying to restrict music festivals reignites access rowPublic parks have been a cherished part of British life since the 19th century; for the Victorians they represented a “commitment to cultivate public good within the public realm”.But differing interpretations of this vision for municipal green space are at the heart of a debate over a very 21st-century issue: music festivals. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag• Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror chargeThousands of fans showed up to support Kneecap at a festival they headlined on Friday night, days after one of its members was charged with a terror offence.The Irish-language act performed at the Wide Awake festival in Brockwell Park, south London, two days after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in November. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Kneecap reveal their Glastonbury slot hangs in the balance after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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16 h. ago Kneecap reveal Glastonbury slot uncertain as they slam Government after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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18 h. ago Campaigners launch fresh legal bid to block Brockwell Park festivals

Campaigners launch fresh legal bid to block Brockwell Park festivals  London Evening Standard

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19 h. ago Fresh legal challenge over Brockwell Park festivals as campaigners accuse council of 'silencing residents'

Lambeth Council approved a Certificate of Lawfulness less than 24 hours before Wide Awake opened its gates to revellers

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23 h. ago What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where?

Brockwell Park has confirmed its festivals are going ahead in spire of a High Court decision that determined the events lacked the required planning approval

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24 h. ago Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park.

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26 h. ago Kneecap announce new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park.

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26 h. ago Kneecap to headline festival days after Liam O'Hanna terror offence charge

Kneecap will tonight headline a major festival at Brockwell Park just days after one of the members were charged by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence

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30 h. ago Kneecap star appears at surprise 100 Club gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

The rap trio are set to headline Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday evening - two days after Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence

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The Department of Homeland Security announced the move on Thursday, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country.

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55 h. ago All the Brockwell Park music festivals and events still going ahead this month

Despite a recent High Court ruling throwing a wrench in Brockwell Live's planning permissions, the company's Summer Festival Series is set to continue as scheduled, starting from May 23

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3 d. ago Campaigners set to challenge festival organiser's decision to proceed with Brockwell Park events as planned

Protect Brockwell Park group has said it will challenge Lambeth Council if it were to grant a new certificate of lawfulness for events in Brockwell Park

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4 d. ago London's Brockwell Park music festivals to proceed despite High Court ruling

Despite a successful legal challenge against Lambeth Council, South London's Brockwell Park is still set to be the venue of back-to-back music festivals this summer, including City Splash and Wide Awake

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5 d. ago Brockwell Park festival organisers say that events will go ahead this summer despite High Court ruling

Brockwell Park festival organisers say that events will go ahead this summer despite High Court ruling  Time Out

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5 d. ago London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say

Brockwell Live said that the series planned for 2025 will continue after a High Court ruling last week.

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5 d. ago Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live share crucial update after High Court ruling

Good news for music lovers are Brockwell Live organisers confirm the shows will go on

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5 d. ago Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live shares crucial update after High Court ruling

From Field Day to Mighty Hoopla, a number of prominent London festivals face an uncertain future

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5 d. ago Brockwell Park festival organisers say events will go ahead despite High Court ruling

The organisers of festivals in Brockwell Park say the events will go ahead despite a legal challenge that won a case against them.

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