74 m. ago 'I've attended Appleby Horse Fair since before I was born – it's actually a glam event'

Lara Houlden, 29, is a die-hard fan of Appleby horse fair who even met her partner at the festival as she decried complaints about animal abuse as 'blown out of proportion'

Politics

97 m. ago Organisers of Back Doune the Rabbit Hole confirm festival will go ahead after The Fratellis withdraw from line

The organisers insist the revamped Back Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival will go ahead despite The Fratellis cancelling their set over an unpaid deposit.

Economics

2 h. ago From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods’ gift to musicals

Newly arrived in the West End, Disney’s demigod is the latest mythological A-lister to knock out showtunes. Why are deities such as Hermes and the ‘half-blood’ Percy Jackson having a moment in musical theatre?Ancient Greek dramas have long thrived on the West End stage. In recent times: Sophie Okonedo’s electrifying Medea, Brie Larson’s high-wire Elektra and Mark Strong’s smoothly political Oedipus. But the likes of Hades and Eurydice are less often found belting out big numbers alongside a dancing ensemble. Until now, it would seem. Mythological musicals are on the rise: Disney’s Hercules opens this month and Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown is in its second year at the Lyric while The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is going on tour this summer.“Greek theatre has influenced every facet of our lives, from athletics to religion,” says Cedric Neal, who plays Hermes in Hadestown. “What better than for it to be translated to the stage with music, choreography and dance?” Neal has...

Politics

2 h. ago Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025: How to buy tickets

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is returning to the Scottish capital this August - and will run across a fortnight of events, including appearances from Nicola Sturgeon and Alice Oseman.

Culture

2 h. ago Free William Hill shop bets every day of Royal Ascot with your paper

FREE £2 shop bets every day of the iconic festival from your local paper from Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 June - don’t miss out!

Politics

2 h. ago Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?

Harm reductions initiatives are becoming more commonplace at major music festivals, both through partnerships with festival organizers as well as volunteer efforts done without explicit permission

Culture

2 h. ago Miley Cyrus faces backlash over 'biphobic' comment about JoJo Siwa’s relationship with Chris Hughes

The Something Beautiful singer was speaking on a panel at Dreamland Pride Festival in New York when she made her remarks

Politics

3 h. ago Urgent travel warning as 110,000 fans flock to Parklife, Chris Brown and Soccer Aid

There are a number of events taking place across Greater Manchester next weekend, including Parklife festival, Co-op Live gigs and Soccer Aid which are all set to be very busy

Events

3 h. ago 15 of the most wanted CDs according to Discogs in June 2025: have you picked any up recently?

Has the run up to festival season changed what CD’s fans are after on Discogs this month?

Politics

3 h. ago Free William Hill shop bets every day of Royal Ascot with your Daily Star

Packed pullouts and FREE shop bets every day of the iconic festival from your trusted racing paper - don’t miss out!

Politics

3 h. ago Free William Hill shop bets every day of Royal Ascot with your Daily Record

Packed pullouts and FREE shop bets every day of the iconic festival from your trusted racing paper - don’t miss out!

Politics

4 h. ago Free William Hill shop bets every day of Royal Ascot with your Mirror

Packed pullouts and FREE shop bets every day of the iconic festival from your trusted racing paper - don’t miss out!

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4 h. ago As a festival veteran, I couldn't be happier about Decathlon’s new summer tent pledge

The store will offer a full refund on selected tents returned by September 14

Politics

4 h. ago Sleep expert explains how to actually get some rest at a festival

It is possible to wake up feeling rested after a festival night, experts say

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4 h. ago Festival goers urged to bring this unexpected item with them to help get a good night’s sleep

Have you planned how to stay well rested at your festival this summer?

Politics

4 h. ago Glastonbury Festival hits out at luxury trend they ‘absolutely don’t condone’

The Pop Up Hotel is a luxury accommodation provider that sits close to the main Glastonbury Festival site, offering a far fancier standard of stay than on Worthy Farm

Events

5 h. ago MPs attempt to block 'blasphemy law' by exempting criticism of religion from harassment legislation after conviction of man who burned Koran

Nick Timothy, the Tory MP for West Suffolk, will introduce a private member's bill to the House of Commons in a bid to expand protections to insult religions.

Events

5 h. ago Heading to Download 2025? Our pick of the acts throughout the days before the headliners hit the Apex stage

Will we see you for a little dance at these sets taking place at Download 2025?

Events

5 h. ago Outlander star Sam Heughan to give cocktail masterclass at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Sam Heughan - the star of Outlander - is among celebrities from the world of film and TV who will feature at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Culture

6 h. ago Decathlon extends No Tent Left Behind refund pledge ahead of summer festivals

Customers who buy a Decathlon tent this summer can return it once used, for a full refund on a gift card

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