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Creative Artists Agency announced on Monday that CAA Moebius, its annual screening series showcasing diverse graduate student filmmakers, will return as an in-person event from May 18-19.

British comedy is often known for its dry sensibility and can feel like an “acquired taste” for some. However, certain works can look like they have the potential for crossover appeal, regardless of where their audience may be from.

The BeeU Festival, which was to be headlined by 90s pop band Steps, has been cancelled. Organisers of the event, due to happen in Platt Fields on June 18, let ticket holders know this weekend.

Reading & Leeds and Latitude, have signed a charter pledging to tackle sexual violence at their events.A charter first drawn up by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) in 2017 has been updated for this year as the country prepares for its first uninterrupted summer of live music and events in three years.The charter, titled Safer Spaces, sees events promise that “all allegations of sexual harassment, assault and violence will be taken seriously, acted upon promptly and investigated,” and among the 103 signees are Cornish festival Boardmasters, Northamptonshire’s Shambala and more.Speaking to The Guardian, Kelly Bennaton of Rape Crisis England and Wales said: “Festival-goers deserve to know that if they report sexual assault they will be listened to and believed, and that those working on site are equipped to handle all reports with knowledge and empathy.“They also deserve to know that festivals are taking a proactive approach in preventing sexual assault, and that abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.”AIF’s Phoebe Rodwell added: “It’s important that we renew the Safer Spaces campaign in 2022 with up-to-date messaging, resources and practices, to prevent sexual violence and promote a survivor-led approach, helping festival organisers to fulfil their duty of care at events.”Find out more about Safer Spaces here.In 2018, research showed that two thirds of women were worried about sexual harassment at music festivals, while the following year a woman was subjected to a “serious sexual assault” at Latitude Festival.Meanwhile, reports of sexual assaults taking place in London’s clubs, bars, pubs and music venues rose were at their highest in six years in 2021, according to an investigative report published at the

The feature meeting of the day is at Newbury where the Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is the highlight and Baaeed will head to post as a very warm favourite.

Caroline Polachek has announced a UK and European headline tour for later this year – tickets will be available here.The former Chairlift frontwoman will hit the road in October in support of her debut solo album ‘Pang’, which came out in 2019.Kicking off on October 16 in Berlin, the stint will also include performances in Hamburg (October 17), Paris (21), Amsterdam (24) and other European cities before Polachek’s UK leg commences in Brighton on October 27.Further dates are scheduled for Leeds (28), Manchester (29) and Bristol on November 1. Additionally, Polachek will perform a Halloween show at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on October 31.French performer and producer Oklou – who remixed Polachek’s single ‘Door’ in 2020 – will appear as the opening support act.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST next Friday (May 20) – you can purchase yours from here.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAnurag Kashyap’s “Dobaaraa” has been set as the opening night film of the London Indian Film Festival. Despite its name, the festival will play at venues across the U.K., and will present 24 features and 18 shorts.“Dobaaraa” is a supernatural thriller that LIFF describes as involving a young woman trapped between two lives in different decades.

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.

Aidan O’Brien had to settle for second best to the home team in the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas on Saturday but he’ll be hoping to gain his revenge as he saddles the unbeaten Tenebrism in the 1,000 Guineas.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Cannes Film Festival has added two more films to the Official Selection of the 75th edition, which will kick off on May 17. Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “As Bestas,” a French-Spanish movie, has been added to Cannes Première, the new section dedicated to world premieres for movies that are slightly more mainstream, similarly to the out-of-competition strand.

Download Festival Japan has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2022 line-up, led by Dream Theater and Bullet For My Valentine.They will be joined by Mastodon, Steel Panther, At The Gates and The Halo Effect on August 14 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba, with more acts yet to be announced.This will mark the first edition of Download Japan since it debuted in the country in 2019. View the announcement below.A post shared by Download Festival Japan (@downloadfestjp)Ticket prices have also been announced for the festival, with general ticket prices set at 18,000 yen and VIP tickets at 35,000 yen.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Rolling Loud Festival continues its expansion from Miami, New York and Southern California by announcing its Toronto installment with Future, WizKid, Dave, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd and many more. The full lineup for the festival, which takes place at Ontario Place on Sept.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFollowing a tortuous journey and dozens of crazy rumors, the Cannes Film Festival has landed Vincent Lindon, the French actor of last year’s Palme d’Or winning “Titan,” as jury president of its 75th edition.Lindon, who won best actor in 2015 for his role in Stephane Brizé’s movie “The Measure of a Man,” will be the first French star to be jury president since Isabelle Huppert in 2009. The festival said “French celebrities have often held this role in an anniversary year, such as Yves Montand in 1987 for the 40th Festival, Gérard Depardieu in 1993 for the 45th Festival, and Isabelle Adjani in 1997 for the 50th.”The jury will comprise two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi (“A Hero”), as well as U.S.

accepted his bid to take over the company. Mr Musk, said to be worth around $219 billion and the 'world's richest man' according to Forbes' magazine, struck a deal to buy the 16-year-old business for roughly $44 billion (£36. 2bn).

Cherie Blair is heading to the Monaco Streaming Film Festival at the end of May to discuss project The Rock Pile.

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