AO.com and Camerata debut mobile phone orchestra
AO.com partners with Manchester Camerata to create the world's first dedicated mobile phone section in an orchestra, performing classical hits.
Category : Festivals
Mary Berry's 30-Minute Pasta: Quick Family Dinner
Mary Berry's Parma ham and pimento penne is a quick, family-friendly pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes, featuring crispy ham, peppers, and herbs.
River of Light 2026 expands into new city centre locations
River of Light 2026 returns to Liverpool with theme 'Together', expanding beyond the waterfront to new city centre sites from October 23 to November 1.
Wirral Pride 2026: New Brighton road closures for festival
Victoria Road in New Brighton will close for 12 hours on Saturday, August 8, for Wirral Pride's fifth anniversary, featuring performances and stalls.
Y Not Festival 2026 review: 33,000 crowd, big headliners
Y Not Festival 2026 in Derbyshire drew 33,000, with headliners The Libertines, The Reytons, Two Door Cinema Club, and The Streets delivering a high-value weekend.
Belfast Fleadh Footfall Surges 95% in Historic First
Belfast's first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann sees 95% footfall surge, with 170,000 visitors on Sunday and expectations of exceeding 800,000 total visitors.
Blackpool Airshow 2026: Dates, Tickets & Schedule
Blackpool Airshow returns Aug 8-9, 2026, with Red Arrows, Typhoon, and more. Free entry, no tickets needed. Full schedule and travel info.
Stirling Pride 2026 line-up revealed for third annual event
Stirling Pride returns August 29 with RuPaul stars Blu Hydrangea and Divina De Campo headlining, plus Michelle McManus. Organisers aim to build on 8,000 attendance from last year.
Kendal Calling 2026: A Festival Like No Other
Kendal Calling 2026 in the Lake District impressed with 40,000 attendees, standout sets from Biffy Clyro, and a magical atmosphere.
Kendal Calling 2026: Bigger, Better, and More Fun Than Ever
Kendal Calling 2026 at Lowther Park was declared bigger, better, and more fun than ever, with headliners like Biffy Clyro and a magical atmosphere.
Kendal Calling 2026: The Ultimate Festival Experience
Kendal Calling 2026 in Cumbria was bigger and better than ever, with standout sets from Biffy Clyro, Scissor Sisters, and more, proving it's a top-tier festival.
2026 Festival Trends: Smartphones, Street Food, Boho Chic
Smartphones, social media, and street food top 2026 festival trends. 87% say connectivity is crucial, with 14% preferring to lose their tent over their phone.
Domino Run Route and Timings for NOVUM Festival
Newcastle's NOVUM Festival will feature a giant Domino Run on July 9, starting at 4:30pm from Bewick Court and ending at the Helix Building, with accessible viewing points.
Niall Horan wrote Liam Payne tribute in ten minutes
Niall Horan reveals he wrote his tribute song for Liam Payne in just ten minutes, describing the track as therapeutic and a mix of sadness and nostalgia.
Megadeth Cardiff Farewell Tour Date Announced for 2027
Megadeth will play Cardiff's Utilita Arena on March 15, 2027, as part of their farewell tour. Tickets go on sale August 4-7.
Blenheim Palace: A Royal-Worthy Family Day Out
Blenheim Palace's new Adventure Play and Mini Farm offer immersive, nature-focused fun, embodying Princess Kate's parenting values. A perfect family day out.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026: Switch-On Date, Time, Tickets
Blackpool Illuminations 2026 switch-on is set for September 4, with Paddy McGuinness hosting and free tickets via ballot. Here's all you need to know.
Rebecca Hendin Cartoon: Britain's Air-Con Debate
Rebecca Hendin's cartoon satirizes Britain's air-con debate, highlighting the nation's struggle with heat and the lack of air conditioning in homes and offices.
Moonchild Sanelly: Brighton Pride Is 'Holy Mecca'
Moonchild Sanelly praises UK's liberal attitude at Brighton Pride, calls it 'holy Mecca' and wishes South Africa had similar scale.
Alton Towers Minecraft event: Kid and mum verdict
We visited Alton Towers' Minecraft Meet the Mobs event with two kids. Here's what it's like, including the Mob Trail, meet and greets, and the verdict from a six-year-old.
Ed Sheeran-backed project shines at Belfast Fleadh
North South Sounds 2026, backed by the Ed Sheeran Foundation, performed at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, with a £53m economic boost projected.
Trainspotting musical UK tour cancelled after poor sales
The UK tour of Trainspotting: The Musical has been cancelled due to lower than expected ticket sales, affecting Manchester shows.
Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi at Sefton Park
Lewis Capaldi headlines In the Park festival at Sefton Park on Aug 15. Win one of three pairs of tickets with the ECHO and Cream competition.
Teddy Swims UK Tour 2027: How to Buy Tickets After Sell-Out
Teddy Swims has added extra UK dates for April 2027 after initial sell-outs. Tickets are available via official retailers and resale sites like viagogo and StubHub.
Chef's mayo hack for crispy salmon skin every time
Top chef Jack Croft reveals a mayo hack to stop fish skin sticking and achieve perfectly crispy, glass-like results every time.
Barton Aerodrome: free play area, cafe and family events
Barton Aerodrome in Eccles offers plane spotting, a free play area with pretend control tower, and The Club House cafe plus free family events through August.
Newcastle roads to shut for NOVUM festival domino run
Grey Street, Shakespeare Street and High Bridge close on Sunday as NOVUM festival's 2.5km domino run brings road closures to Newcastle city centre.
Knowsley Flower Show returns for 28th edition
The Knowsley Flower Show has returned to Court Hey Park for its 28th edition, with a Stories in Full Bloom theme celebrating the National Year of Reading.
Foodies flock to Pontypridd festival with 100+ vendors
Hundreds of people gathered at Pontypridd's Ynyshangharad Memorial Park for the Big Welsh Bite Food and Drink Festival, with more than 100 vendors.
Cliffe Park Live festival cancelled leaving fans gutted
Cliffe Park Live tickets pulled after festival cancellation; Ocean Colour Scene moves to RM Arena.
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