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Dina Broadhurst's Nude Art at Burning Man 2024

Australian artist Dina Broadhurst showcases her nude photography in a custom-built desert art car at Burning Man 2024, blending high art with festival culture in the Nevada desert.

Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music

A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.

Venice Film Festival 2023: Stars Arrive in Spectacular Style

The 80th Venice International Film Festival commenced in spectacular style as Hollywood A-listers, European royalty, and global cinema icons descended upon the Lido for the opening night gala. Get the full report on the glamorous arrivals, stunning fashio

Pitlochry's Radical Feminist Reimagining of Robert Burns

Pitlochry Festival Theatre stages a triumphant feminist reworking of Robert Burns' work, flipping the script on the bard's famous 'Toast to the Lassies' in a vibrant, music-filled celebration of female voices.

Mundi Mundi Bash breaks records in outback NSW

The iconic Mundi Mundi Bash in outback New South Wales smashed attendance records, drawing a massive crowd for a star-studded lineup including headliner Ian Moss. Discover how this remote music festival became a must-see international event.

Teen's funeral after suspected festival drug death

The funeral of 17-year-old Jessica Mae Jones, who died after falling ill at Liverpool's Immersion Festival, has been held as police investigate a potential link to a 'bad batch' of drugs.

Venice Film Festival hit by pro-Palestinian protests

The prestigious Venice Film Festival was rocked by demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists confronted attendees of an Israeli film premiere, highlighting the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Burning Man's British Origins: The Untold Story

Exclusive investigation reveals how the iconic Burning Man festival, famed for its Nevada desert gatherings, was actually born from a radical summer solstice ritual on a San Francisco beach in 1986, conceived by British-born artist Mary Grauberger.

Taylor & Travis: Could a Split Boost Their Careers?

As speculation mounts over the future of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, a cultural commentator suggests a breakup might not be the career disaster fans fear, but could instead generate a powerful new wave of artistic inspiration and public

Human Tooth Found in UK Festival Vegan Burger

A music fan's dream weekend at a UK festival turned into a nightmare after biting into a vegan burger and discovering a horrifying secret ingredient. Exclusive details inside.

Burning Man Orgy Dome Destroyed in Festival Inferno

Exclusive investigation into the catastrophic fire that destroyed the infamous 'Orgy Dome' at Burning Man 2025. The latest in a string of festival disasters raises serious safety questions.

Venice Film Festival 2025 Embraces Immersive XR Cinema

The 2025 Venice Film Festival unveils a groundbreaking 'Expanded Reality' strand, showcasing immersive VR and AR films that are set to redefine the very essence of cinematic narrative and audience experience.

La Tomatina: Spain's Epic Tomato Fight Draws Thousands

The world's biggest food fight, La Tomatina, returned to Buñol, Spain, with 15,000 revellers pelting 130 tonnes of tomatoes in a chaotic, juicy spectacle. Discover the history and rules of this iconic festival.

Burning Man Chaos: 70,000 Trapped in Mud After Floods

The Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert has been plunged into a crisis as severe flooding leaves 70,000 'Burners' stranded in a treacherous sea of mud, with one tragic death reported and essential supplies running low.

Teenager dies after falling ill at Essex music festival

A 16-year-old girl has tragically died after falling ill at the Bass Festival in Essex. The teenager was rushed to hospital but could not be saved, prompting a police investigation and tributes from heartbroken loved ones.

Burning Man chaos: Dust storms strand 70,000 in desert

The iconic Burning Man festival faces unprecedented disruption as severe dust storms and torrential rain trap 70,000 attendees in the Nevada desert, turning the event into a mud-soaked ordeal with limited supplies and halted exits.

Teen Girl Dies After Falling Ill at UK Music Festival

A teenage girl has tragically died and a young boy and a woman have been rushed to hospital after falling seriously ill at a UK music festival. Emergency services responded to the scene amidst the ongoing event.

La Tomatina 2025: Spain's Tomato Fight Dates Revealed

Get ready for the world's biggest food fight! The legendary La Tomatina festival in Buñol, Spain, has confirmed its 2025 date. Discover how to secure your tickets for this unmissable, pulpy spectacle.

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