Scotland’s biggest celebration of reggae, dub and sound-system culture returns to Edinburgh on the first weekend of March 2019 with a massive line-up covering reggae, roots, dub, dance-hall, jungle and bass in many forms, topped by two giants of the scene: Jah Shaka and Adrian Sherwood. Spread over four main sessions powered by Scotland’s best…
Surrounded by green hills and lush forest in the shadow of an old power station you wouldn’t expect to find a freshwater lagoon that’s 300 metres long and an ideal spot for surfing… but that’s what you’ll find in the Conwy Valley beneath the mountains of Snowdonia. Welcome to the Surf Snowdonia Adventure Parc, a…
Kent Beer Festival celebrates its 43rd birthday this year when glasses will be raised at Merton Farm near Canterbury to great Kentish beer. The festival, which gets underway this weekend (20-22 July), sees more than 200 ales and ciders on sale, plus a foreign beer bar, tasty local grub and sound live entertainment. There’s also…
Wollaton Park will be a place of Splendour on Saturday, 22 July, when Nottingham’s favourite family festival makes its annual pilgrimage to the city. Organised by Nottingham City Council and DHP Concerts, the event sees a diverse blend of musical styles descend on the park, including local unsigned bands and star attractions, past and present.…
This weekend an odyssey gets underway in rural Herefordshire – from 21-23 July – when Nozstock sets up camp on a beautiful working farm filled with fun, adventure, charm and a sprinkling of magic. It started off in 1998 as a large barbecue at the Nosworthy family home in Bromyard but has since moved to…
If you’re a bit of a punter it doesn’t get much better than a day at the races… except perhaps if you get to spend two days at the races. And that’s just what’s on offer at Leicester Racecourse! The racecourse is currently offering a summer evening pass, which grants visitors admission to two summer…
There may not have been many positives coming out of Stormont in recent months but that could all change before the end of the month… although it’s unlikely to be anything coming from the politicians. On Saturday, 27 July, the Parliament Buildings and Stormont Estate in Belfast is the venue for the next Antiques Roadshow…
Love them or hate them, tattoos have been around since men walked the planet as hunter-gatherers but in the last few decades they have become more accepted than ever, having emerged from the underground to become a vibrant part of popular culture. Now in its fifth year, Cardiff International Tattoo Convention 2017 is a product…
The suds will be flowing at a new venue this year when Shrewsbury Beer Festival gets underway later this month. This year the popular festival moves from Morris Hall to the former Wakeman School, with organisers promising new beers and new breweries, more old favourites, a wider range of ciders and a bar dedicated to…
Bromley CAMRA are holding their 4th Beckenham Beer Festival next weekend. Running from Thursday, 20 July, to Saturday, 22 July, the festival takes place at Beckenham Rugby Club, with doors opening from noon until 10pm. There’s a selection of more than 65 beers, ciders and perries to try, as well as hot and cold food.…
