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closed permanently in May last year after Southwark Council approved plans to turn the building into an office block. It had been open for six years.According to the detailed proposal filed today (February 12), British Land and its partner AustralianSuper – one of the UK’s largest pension funds – are looking to redevelop the site in Rotherhithe into a “permanent cultural venue”.It also outlined that both are also in talks with Broadwick, the same electronic music and arts operator that ran Printworks previously, to operate the new venue, and the reimagined space would occupy half of the existing building.
This will include a new rooftop terrace space for performances, rehearsals, product launches or curated talks, as well as a smaller performance space called The Inkwells.The remaining half will become offices and shops, which will create spaces for around 1,500 workers.“What appeals to us about it is that it’s creating a new piece of city and a new district for London,” said Emma Cariaga, who is co-leading the project for British Land (via The Guardian). “We intend to create a permanent cultural venue and put it on the map globally.
Over the last six years, Printworks has become an iconic venue for electronic music and one of the top five clubs in the world. But our plans seek to push that to deliver a much broader programme.”Before it became a live music venue, the site was once home to the printing presses for UK newspapers The Daily Mail and The Evening Standard.
Good afternoon Insiders, Jesse Whittock with you in London, where the TV world has decamped this week for a series of screenings. Read on, and sign up for the newsletter here.
Justin Timberlake has added an extra London show to his 2024 UK and European tour dates. Find ticket details below.The singer, songwriter and former *NSYNC star announced details of the tour last week (February 23), to celebrate the upcoming release of his new album ‘Everything I Thought It Was’.Set for release on March 15 via RCA – and available to pre-order here – the LP marks his first new album in five years, and is set to contain the recently shared singles ‘Selfish’, ‘Sanctified’ and ‘Drown’.Now, due to phenomenal demand for tickets, Timberlake has announced an extra show for his forthcoming UK and European shows – held at The O2 in London.The new date is for August 12, and marks the singer’s second headline slot at the venue, following on from his previously shared stop there the night prior.Other previously announced shows in the UK include gigs at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on August 7 and Manchester’s Co-op Live on August 8.
The Duke of Sussex made a surprise virtual appearance at the Sport Gives Back Awards which took place this evening (Wednesday, February 28) in London.The awards recognise the role that grassroots sport can play in addressing social challenges, the awards winners were nominated by their respective charities to thank them for their work in their communities. As Founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, one of the charities honoured this evening, Prince Harry joined virtually to pay tribute to the Foundation’s community liaison Manager Josh Boggi, who was chosen as winner of the Unconquered Award.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have been forced to cancel the remainder of their 2024 UK and European tour after frontman Jack McEwan was attacked by a dog.The Australian psychedelic rock band played the first three shows of the run last week when they took to the stage in Birmingham (February 21), Glasgow (22) and Manchester (23).Further gigs had been scheduled in Leeds, Bristol, London and Southampton this month ahead of a string of European headline dates in March.Prior to the Crumpets’ concert in Leeds, however, McEwan shared a video on Instagram to reveal a nasty dog bite on his face.“Leeds! We are so sorry to do this, but unfortunately a dog bite has put Jack out of action tonight,” the band captioned the footage, which was filmed in a hospital room.“100 stitches later & a tetanus shot, we’re piecing him back together slowly. Unfortunately it means we can’t play the Leeds show tonight, BUT please keep hold of your tickets and we are working on announcing a rescheduled date ASAP.”Later, McEwan shared some “pretty bad news” with fans as he prepared to have surgery on the bite.“They’ve got me hooked up on the old drip here.
were stripped of funded police protection after they stepped back from being “working royals” and moved to the US in 2020.Harry’s lawyers had sought a judicial review of the government’s refusal of his offer to hire police officers as his private security detail, which was initially denied by London’s High Court in May 2023.After the duke’s lawyers appealed the ruling, a judge granted permission for a full hearing to take place that would review the Home Office’s decision to strip the Sussexes of security.The father of two appeared in court on home soil back in December where his challenge of the initial ruling was heard over a two-and-a-half day period.At the ruling, the High Court judge slammed Harry’s claim that he was entitled to a full risk analysis by the Risk Management Board (RMB).“The claimant had no right to require RAVEC to initiate a fresh RMB process in the light of his changed situation,” Judge Lane said.“In determining what fairness demands in this context, it is important to understand that undergoing an RMB assessment is not a right or even a benefit. It is, as Sir James Eadie KC (for the Home Office) submits, an analytical tool.”“I do not consider that there was any procedural unfairness, such as might vitiate the decision,” he added.The case was held in private over privacy concerns.Harry told a hearing that security concerns were preventing him from visiting his home turf.However, Judge Lane said that “there is no merit in this contention.”“The UK is my home.
Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie beamed as they left Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway live show in London. Ant, 48, recently spoke about "the importance of family" after quitting his Saturday Night Takeaway with best pal and co-host Declan Donnelly, with the final series currently back on our screens. On Saturday, 24 February, Ant and his wife of three years, Anne-Marie, 45, could be seen grinning as they sat in the back of a chauffeur-driven car as they left the ITV studios where the show was filmed.
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Naman Ramachandran London’s venerable Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is getting with the times and seeking a Swiftie in the role of a “Superfan Advisor.” The British Swiftie, who will be on a zero hours part time contract, will be required to provide insights into fan culture and the memorabilia that Swift aficionados make and collect. Swifties often exchange friendship bracelets at their idol’s concerts and the V&A said it is particularly interested in the craftwork that goes into these and also into the handmade signs seen at the events.
Kings Of Leon have announced a 2024 world tour with dates in London and North America.The band – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Mathew Followill – are set to embark on a string of live dates in support of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’.They are set to play BST Hyde Park in London on June 30, with the likes of Paolo Nutini and The Vaccines performing as well along with other special guests who have yet to be announced.From there, the band will then head off to the Moody Center in Austin Texas on August 14 to kick off the US leg of tour. The band will make their way through the states, making stops in major cities such as Houston, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Inglewood, Palm Springs, Berkley, Santa Barbra, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto and Laval.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has been flooded with supportive messages after admitting feeling 'exhausted' as she got to work on her new job away from the cobbles.
So many celebrities went from the 2024 BAFTAS to the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film Party 2024 on Sunday night (February 18).
Bafta said they are looking into a big security problem after someone who wasn't supposed to be there got onto the stage during the best film speech. A man, who might make videos on YouTube, went up with director Christopher Nolan and the team from the movie Oppenheimer when they were getting their big award at the Bafta ceremony on Sunday night in London.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were the picture of a happy couple while exiting the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co BAFTA Afterparty on Sunday night (February 18) in London, England.
Justin Timberlake has announced a free one-off show in London next week.The US singer made the surprise announcement today (February 16), revealing that he will be performing at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday, February 23.Tickets to attend are free but space is limited, and a lottery registration is currently open now here until 11:59pm GMT on Sunday, February 18.The ‘Mirrors’ singer shared the news with a picture on social media which showed posters plastered across a boarded up storefront reading: “Justin Timberlake is performing for one night only in London. Roundhouse 2/23.”LONDON ➡️ ROUNDHOUSE 2/23 pic.twitter.com/aLpwZw8Ewn— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 16, 2024Fans can request up to two tickets for the “one night only” performance.
EXCLUSIVE: One of the UK’s biggest sports producers could lay off around 5% of staff as the troubling economic headwinds hit the world of sports production.
Bosses behind Piccadilly Tap have unveiled plans for a new pub in the city centre. The new spot will be located at Oxford Road station, and follows the launch of Victoria Tap at Victoria Station last October.
Trippie Redd has announced shows in London and Manchester for his 2024 EU tour.The Ohio rapper is set to tour Europe this summer, and is set to stop by the UK in June. He will visit Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse first, and will conclude his stay at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.
Prince Harry raced back to the UK for a whistle-stop trip after the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis was made public last Monday night.
A man has been arrested after allegedly flying from London to New York without a passport or a boarding pass.
Craig Revel Horwood left the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour audience stunned after he reportedly dubbed one contestant a "minger".