Huge music festival and conference returning to Manchester across multiple venues

A man allegedly stabbed to death at a commune in Portugal during a 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party’ music festival has been named as a former pupil at the private Bolton School. Tributes have been paid to 'creative genius' Neil Sutcliffe, who was 37 and from Bolton.

A host of reality stars were showing off their musical talents in Manchester city centre on Saturday (April 20). A seven-metre piano was rolled out on the floor of the Arndale Centre, accompanied by a baby grand piano for stars and members of the public to play tunes on.

Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a huge UK and Ireland tour, set to kick off later this year.

This Morning host Josie Gibson is set to take on a quite unique role away from the comfy ITV studios, branding it as a "surreal moment". The 39 year old TV star, who made her name after winning Big Brother in 2010, has not only been making people chuckle with her presenting skills on This Morning but also survived the challenges of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now, she's ready to serve the nation up some serious deals as the new face of supermarket Iceland.The doting mum will be introducing us all to the supermarket's new tagline: "that's why we go to Iceland," changing from the traditional "that's why mums go to Iceland".

An 'amazing' mum tragically collapsed and died after she was seen taking half an ecstasy tablet before going to a music festival.

Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Killer Mike, Vince Staples, Steve Aoki, Lane 8, Snow Tha Product, BadBadNotGood, Sudan Archives and more lead the lineup at the inaugural Elsewhere Festival and Conference will make its debut in Wichita, Kansas on the weekend of June 21-22, 2024. (The full lineup of participating artists and venues is below.) Created and produced by Midtopia, a Wichita-based artist and music worker collective, both the festival and conference will take an unconventional approach to supporting regional arts.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

on deck is a must. You're also talking and engaging with a ton of random people, so breath spray, deodorant, and hand sanitizer are also essential.Since festivals are outdoors, bringing along the best and body is key, even if there's no sun in sight. To ensure that you can bring everything you need inside the festival gates, most places are requiring for security reasons (unfortunately, you can't pack everything in your favorite ).

Time to trade that tank top for a parka.

A dance music festival has been suspended in a town after the death last year of a much-loved mum.

Marcus Rashford has moved to ease concerns over his injury ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the weekend.

Footage of Gary Neville’s reaction to Bruno Fernandes’ long-range equaliser against Liverpool in Sunday’s 2-2 draw has been released by Sky Sports.

Ringo Starr, Sheila E. made history as the first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Sheila Cecelia Escovedo, most popularly known by her stage name, Sheila E., came from humble beginnings. She was born into a musical family in Oakland, California, and was the first child born to her French Creole mother, Juanita Gardere, and her father, Pete Escovedo, the legendary Mexican-American jazz percussionist.

Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have opened up about their plans for a new album, music festival and more.The rock band appeared as the latest cover stars for the latest issue of GQ. In the feature, the two discuss their future plans and the various endeavours they are working on.

A post shared by Rock Fest (@rockfestwi)That being said, the festival is still adamant that “no hardcore dancing or flail moshing” will be allowed, even in the designated zones.“In the past, we’ve held back on moshing at Rock Fest to ensure everyone’s safety, which is our top priority,” read the statement.“We know, however, that moshing is a vital part of rockers’ release and metal experience for many of you. We’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to introduce a moshing area at the Budweiser Boneyard stage as a pilot program.

Manchester United have been dealt a blow to their chances of signing Joao Neves this summer. The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford recently as he continues to impress for Benfica in the Portuguese top flight.

Plans for a solar farm at a landfill in Greater Manchesterwould power nearly 3,000 homes, the developer has said. The Whitehead site at Astley, on the border of Wigan and Salford, will be used to generate 10m watts of electricity, if the plans are given the green light.

EXCLUSIVE: This year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will unspool in close collaboration with Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Scottish capital’s historic performing arts event, under a new expansive partnership confirmed today by the two organizations. 

EXCLUSIVE: Rob Kirkland will return as Police Captain Walter in Season 3 of the Paramount+ Original series Mayor of Kingstown, currently in production.