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The popular Bogside park played host to an action-packed Lift Off event, featuring a jaw-dropping BMX stunt show by Thunder Action Sports and trapeze artists, football skills, and games throughout the evening. The event was part of the highly successful Féile programme this year. Families and children of all ages
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The upcoming Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is set to unveil a new avatar of Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake, transforming it into a premier water sports destination. From August 21-23, 2025, the lake will host the maiden national-level Open competition, featuring over 400 athletes from 36 states
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The Oscar Niemeyer Museum in Curitiba, Brazil, will host the 4th Inclusao em Cena Festival from August 20-22, a free program dedicated to diversity, accessibility, and social transformation. Organized by Coletivo Inclusao, the festival brings together people with and without disabilities in a diverse space where art, encounters, and inclusive
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The Free Fringe show, "Diddy Party", had its poster depicting Sean Combs, aka P Diddy, removed after receiving complaints. The show's creators, Mark O'Keefe and Richy Sheehy, argued that the poster was a reference to P Diddy's recent trial for people trafficking
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The Graves Park Food Festival in Sheffield promises to be a culinary extravaganza, featuring a star-studded line-up of chefs, restaurateurs, and performers. The festival, running on August 30 and 31, aims to celebrate the best of food, cooking, and entertainment, with a unique blend of cooking demonstrations, live music, and
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The annual Leeds Festival returns to Bramham Park, with a new line-up of headliners and campsites. However, attendees are reminded to be aware of the strict zero-tolerance policy regarding banned items. A comprehensive list of prohibited items has been issued by the festival organizers, and anyone caught with these items
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Sunderland is set to toast its status as a global Music City with the launch of Music Sippy, a new 4% pale ale brewed by VAUX. Inspired by the city's rich musical heritage, Music Sippy will be available exclusively at the Sunderland Craft Beer Festival this weekend, where
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Thousands lined the streets of Belfast as the first day of the Mela festival got underway, a celebration of the city's cultural diversity through music, dance, arts, and food from around the world. Organized by cultural organization ArtsEkta, the festival has grown since its launch in 2007, attracting
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Worcester Festival Choral Society, a prestigious classical choir, is inviting amateur tenor singers from across the region to join its highly regarded 140-strong chorus. Founded in 1861 and often conducted by Sir Edward Elgar, the society is seeking additional tenors to fill its vacancies for the 2025-26 concert season. The
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The city of Dubrovnik is again showcasing its rich cultural heritage through the 'Through the Streets of Our City' and 'Summer Events in Tourist Destinations' programme, organized by the Dubrovnik Tourist Board and the City of Dubrovnik. From August 18 to 24, the city and nearby
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Canadian pianist Ryan Wang, 18, made his mark on the Queen's Hall stage as part of the EIF's Focus on Poland, showcasing his prodigious talent with a complete Chopin program from memory. Wang's inherent joy in performing was captivating, with flawless technical precision and
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Scottish writers, including award-winning authors, are struggling with a complex identity crisis due to historical trauma and cultural suppression. The situation has led James Kelman, a Booker Prize-winning author, to express concerns about Scottish writers being too timid. According to Kelman, this timidity stems from a fear of language and
