59 h. ago Southall Nagar Kirtan horror as food stall's gas canister explodes with 'several injured'

A gas canister caught fire in a food stall at Southall's Sikh Nagar Kirtan religious festival and left several people injured, causing the organisers to cancel the whole thing

Events

3 d. ago Decline of nightclubs feeding demand for festivals – event organiser

James Ralls, founder of the Victorious Festival, says regional events are booming.

Politics

4 d. ago Perthshire arts festival organisers appeal for cash to keep it on the go

Organisers of a longstanding Perthshire midsummer arts and music festival are appealing for financial help to keep the event afloat.

Politics

1 week ago Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne international comedy festival

A man watching a comedy gig has died after suffering a medical emergency in a packed theatre on the opening night of a major festivalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opening night of the Melbourne international comedy festival was abandoned after the death of an audience member.The man suffered a medical emergency at the Palais theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night, festival organisers said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Scots comedian calls on Glasgow Comedy Festival to support disabled performers

James Gardner has urged fellow comics and organisers to engage with disabled people amid the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Culture

3 w. ago Ayr Pavilion festival setback as organisers fail in bid to allow teens to event

Organisers of the Pavilion Festival in May wanted to give entry to teenagers of 14+ despite wanting the entire event licensed for alcohol.

Events