Here are some of the key talking points from the Cannes Film Festival and market at half-way.
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Fearne Cotton has announced the return of her successful wellness festival, with guest speakers including Rylan, DJ Fat Tony and Jono Lancaster already confirmed. The Happy Place festival's northern date will take place at Tatton Park in Cheshire on September 3 and 4.
Billed as an opportunity to reconnect, the festival aims to ‘help clear the mind, bring simple joy and help unlock that inner happiness’. Its return follows a successful debut back in 2019, which saw guests such as Russell Brand, Joe Wicks and Katie Piper on the bill.
Fearne Cotton said: “I'm incredibly excited to bring back the Happy Place festival live to London and Cheshire this year. I'm looking forward to seeing lots of happy faces enjoying all we have to offer. It'll be a real celebration of connection and joy."
Much like last time, the TV and radio presenter and podcast host has brought together a line-up of guest speakers focusing on fitness, food and wellbeing. This year’s TV and radio presenter Rylan Clarke; superstar mixer, DJ Fat Tony; former British gymnast, model and dancer Aicha McKenzie; TV star and disability campaigner Jono Lancaster; self -development coach and author Roxie Nafousi; actor and presenter Cel Spellman; and actress and presenter Samantha Renke.
Described as the ‘Woodstock of Wellness’ by Russell Brand back in 2019, guests of the festival will be able to take part in activities including talks, workshops, meditation, and yoga classes throughout the day. Due to the popularity of the events programme, this year’s festival will see a greater range of classes as well as food stalls from independent health and wellbeing brands, all of which, will be spread across several teepees.
The event, which is family-friendly, will also be
Here are some of the key talking points from the Cannes Film Festival and market at half-way.
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