15 h. ago Trent Reznor remembers 'hero' David Bowie at Open'er Festival

The 60-year-old frontman noted the increasing relevance of their collaboration I'm Afraid of Americans in the modern day as he spoke of the "privilege" of collaborating with the Starman legend - who died of cancer in January 2016 - on the 1997 track.

Politics

37 h. ago In pictures: Juan Mata, Edgar Davids and Eric Cantona reveal huge Manchester football exhibition

Manchester International Festival 2025 has officially launched with its opening exhibition bringing together 11 footballers and 11 artists

Sport

3 d. ago Shakespeare in war: bard’s ‘existential’ theatre takes hold in Ukraine

‘You can always find an intersection to Shakespeare’s world in such situations as we have,’ says translator, as Shakespeare productions boom across UkraineThe Ukrainian Shakespeare festival in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk did not open with a play. Another kind of performance was staged on the steps of the theatre, one that did not deal with sad stories of the death of kings but with tragedy unfolding in real life.This was theatre in a different sense: a rally involving several hundred people demonstrating on behalf of Ukrainian prisoners of war, thousands of whom are estimated to remain in Russian captivity. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shakespeare in war: Ukraine festival explores intersection to bard’s world

‘There is a big need for theatre to work with existential problems,’ says translator, as Shakespeare productions boom across UkraineThe Ukrainian Shakespeare festival in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk did not open with a play. Another kind of performance was staged on the steps of the theatre, one that did not deal with sad stories of the death of kings but with tragedy unfolding in real life.This was theatre in a different sense: a rally involving several hundred people demonstrating on behalf of Ukrainian prisoners of war, thousands of whom are estimated to remain in Russian captivity. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Police investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

Officers investigating ‘public order incident’ after chants against IDF and Keir Starmer at festivalPolice have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances.Avon and Somerset police said the performances had been recorded as a “public order incident at this time” and the investigation would “consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”. A spokesperson added: “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.” Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Lewis Capaldi plays second surprise set after 'inspiring' Glastonbury comeback

The Scots singer surprised fans at the OpenAir St Gallen festival in Switzerland, two years after having to pull out of a show to take a performing break.

Politics

8 d. ago Manchester Classical 2025: festival to celebrate city's classical music this weekend

The festival will be opened with a concert featuring Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood

Culture

8 d. ago Princess Andre makes runway debut on catwalk at Ibiza Fashion Festival in a blue two

The daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre, 17, was among the models at the opening of the festival at Bibo Park.

Politics

8 d. ago Michael Eavis says people who disagree with Glastonbury’s politics can go elsewhere

Sir Michael, 89, and his daughter, organiser Emily Eavis, opened the gates to the festival on Wednesday morning and could be seen counting down and cheering as a brass band played.

Politics

8 d. ago Glastonbury's 'nightmare' opening ceremony 'flopped' due to one major 'failure'

Glastonbury Festival 2025's opening ceremony has been branded a 'flop' by disappointed attendees who all complained about one very important thing that let the performance down

Events

8 d. ago Glastonbury opening ceremony branded 'a nightmare' by underwhelmed festival

Glastonbury Festival's opening ceremony received criticism from fans who complained about the sound issues from Pyramid Stage

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8 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Weather, lineup, BBC schedule, map and latest updates

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Society

9 d. ago Glastonbury gates open as festivalgoers descend for politically charged event

More than 200,000 people expected at Worthy Farm for lineup including Olivia Rodrigo and Irish band KneecapThe gates to Glastonbury festival have opened for 2025 with more than 200,000 ticket-holders set to descend for a long weekend of performing arts and music.In what promises to be a politically charged gathering at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, campers can expect a mixed bag of sunshine and rain throughout the week. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Music fans battle traffic to Worthy Farm

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Events

9 d. ago Michael Eavis, 89, makes first Glastonbury 2025 appearance as he opens the festival he started 55 years ago

The festival founder opened this year’s Glastonbury alongside his daughter, co-organiser Emily Eavis

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9 d. ago Glastonbury revellers arrive in their thousands ahead of festival's official opening as Met Office warns fans of humid weather and 26C sun

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

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9 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Music fans battle traffic to Worthy Farm as organiser responds to Kneecap controversy

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Events

9 d. ago Glastonbury issues 'please don't bring' warning as festival gates open

Festivalgoers have been asked not to bring the item due to camping space availability

Events

9 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Music fans battle traffic to Worthy Farm after gates open

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Events

9 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live updates: Festival fans battle traffic to get to Worthy Farm

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Events