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		<title>FOOLS DELIGHT PRESENTS TYGER: A SPECTACULAR IMMERSIVE CIRCUS AND DINNER SHOW UNDER THE BIG TOP</title>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">23RD JULY &#8211; 2ND AUGUST, BAMPTON, WEST OXFORDSHIRE</span></p>
<p><b>TICKETS ON SALE &#8211; MARCH 2026</b></p>
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<p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, BAMPTON, WEST OXFORDSHIRE — </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fools Delight, the UK’s most intimate and magical circus, is set to return to Ham Court this summer with a brand-new production: Tyger.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, this year’s show promises a perilous and beautiful journey through the fearful symmetry of the human experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Created by a team of world-class circus artists, producers and culinary creatives, including Lil Rice, Sam Goodburn and Dave Cross, Fools Delight blends the most spellbinding circus artistry with an exquisite three-course communal feast.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by William Blake’s iconic poem, Tyger is a bold exploration of the contradictions and dichotomies within us all. The production will feature a series of stunning circus duos that bring this duality to life through high-skill acrobatics and aerial dance, exploring the fearful symmetry inherent in the human spirit.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resident clown Sam Goodburn returns to light the way through the spectacle, joined by the electrifying presence of drag queen Force Majeure, Lil Rice on vocals and the Cyr wheel, and a cast of fallen angels. The performance will be further heightened by dramatic elemental displays, featuring both fire and water acts.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Tyger is a circus retelling of the perilous path we walk between measure &amp; might.&#8221;</span></i></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A show of circus duos exploring the &#8216;fearful symmetry&#8217; in all of us; with acrobatics, aerial dance, drag queens, fallen angels, fire &amp; water acts and the return of our Clown Sam Goodburn, to light the way.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">” ~ Lil Rice, Fool’s Delight Producer </span></p>
<p><b>A Feast for the Senses</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">True to the Fools Delight tradition, the Dinner Show remains at the heart of this year’s run of shows. Guests will enjoy a mouth-watering three-course feast created by Head Chef Dave Cross, whose culinary magic is designed to flow seamlessly with the performance. This summer features 10 exclusive dinner shows, ensuring an intimate atmosphere where the performative plating makes every guest part of the story. </span></p>
<p><b>Daytime Delights and Special Guests</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fool’s Delight 2026 summer season also offers a variety of daytime programming and special cultural events. For the first time, legendary clown Tweedy will bring his high energy to Fools Delight for a series of brand new solo daytime shows, followed by family-focused Fools Day performances towards the end of the run. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wild Arts will also be taking over the Fools Big Top to perform two nights of Opera on Monday 21st and Tuesday 28th of July. </span></p>
<p><b>The Young Fools Initiative</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year also marks the official launch of the Young Fools Initiative, a programme dedicated to supporting young professionals during the challenging transition between completing their training and securing their first professional role. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By providing a pathway for young people in rural areas to enter the professional arts world, the initiative offers real-world mentorship in vital positions such as assistant director, company manager, costume and tent mistress roles. This provides a high-pressure, real-life scenario that allows emerging talent to put their learning into practice while supported by seasoned industry professionals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information and to buy tickets to what promises to be the most beautiful dinner show this summer, visit</span><a href="http://www.foolsdelight.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.foolsdelight.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prices start from £60/adults and £10/children.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For tickets, visit</span><a href="http://www.bookwhen.com/foolsdelightcircus" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.bookwhen.com/foolsdelightcircus</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
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<p><b>Listing Information</b></p>
<p><b>Location:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Ham Court, Bampton, West Oxfordshire</span></p>
<p><b>Open Dress Rehearsal:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 22nd July.</span></p>
<p><b>Main Show Dates:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 23rd July – 2nd August.</span></p>
<p><b>Tickets:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> On sale from </span><b>March 2026</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> via </span><a href="https://www.foolsdelight.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.foolsdelight.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.bookwhen.com/foolsdelightcircus" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.bookwhen.com/foolsdelightcircus</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
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		<title>Roaring twenties add pizazz to H&#038;H’s upcoming Buxton auction</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vintage cars shining a light on the high echelons of society from the 1920s will go under the hammer with H&#38;H Classics at its Pavilion Gardens Sale in Buxton. The auction, the first Buxton classic car sale that H&#38;H Classics is holding this year, takes place on Wednesday 29th April with some of the early [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vintage cars shining a light on the high echelons of society from the 1920s will go under the hammer with <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">H&amp;H Classics</a> at its Pavilion Gardens Sale in Buxton.</p>
<p>The auction, the first Buxton classic car sale that H&amp;H Classics is holding this year, takes place on <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/search/?au=561" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> April</a> with some of the early entries paying homage to a golden era of motoring a century ago.</p>
<p>This includes a <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-28p---1928-rolls-royce-phantom-i-windovers-tourer/?lot=63428&amp;so=0&amp;st=&amp;sto=0&amp;au=561&amp;ef=&amp;et=&amp;ic=False&amp;sd=0&amp;pp=48&amp;pn=1&amp;g=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Windovers Tourer</a>, estimated at £30,000-£35,000 which has coachwork supplied new to Hari Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of Kashmir until the monarchy was abolished in 1952.</p>
<p>The car, which would be a highly rewarding and potentially valuable restoration project, is a combination of the chassis and engine, and coachwork, from two different Phantoms. It is entered from a significant private collection in which it has been for some four decades.</p>
<p>Another significant Rolls-Royce taking centre stage at the Buxton auction, and also in need of restoration, is a <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1924-rolls-royce-4050hp-silver-ghost/?lot=63476&amp;so=0&amp;st=Rolls%20Royce&amp;sto=0&amp;au=&amp;ef=&amp;et=&amp;ic=False&amp;sd=0&amp;pp=48&amp;pn=1&amp;g=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1924 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost</a> that was first owned by Otto Oppenheimer of the De Beers diamond empire.</p>
<p>Estimated at £12,000-£15,000, it still has its original engine, while it was initially supplied with Pullman Cabriolet coachwork by the renowned H. J. Mulliner, and is now described as ‘a true diamond in the rough’.</p>
<p>James McWilliam, sales manager at H&amp;H Classics, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton in 2026 as it’s always been a popular venue where we’ve seen some fantastic auctions over the years.</p>
<p>“It looks like we’re going to have another incredible sale, not least with an interesting assortment from the 1920s which are joined by modern classics and other highly desirable models from decades past.”</p>
<p>Indeed, another car more than one hundred years old and going under the hammer is a <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1925-sunbeam-1440-tourer/?lot=63427&amp;so=0&amp;st=sunbeam&amp;sto=0&amp;au=&amp;ef=&amp;et=&amp;ic=False&amp;sd=0&amp;pp=48&amp;pn=1&amp;g=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1925 Sunbeam 14/40 Tourer</a>, which has previously featured in the 90s television series, Lady Chatterley’s Lover.</p>
<p>Estimated at £28,000-£34,000, it is a more usable Colonial model, has been well used in recent years and still presents excellently.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, from the following decade is a rare <a href="https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-25p---1939-triumph-dolomite-1460-foursome-coupe/?lot=63448&amp;so=0&amp;st=&amp;sto=0&amp;au=561&amp;ef=&amp;et=&amp;ic=False&amp;sd=0&amp;pp=48&amp;pn=1&amp;g=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1939 Triumph Dolomite 14/60 ‘Foursome Coupe’</a>, one of just three surviving examples and believed to be the only one on UK roads.</p>
<p>This Art Deco-inspired model with considerable restoration investment is estimated at £34,000-£38,000, and has particular historical significance as one of the final cars manufactured prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.</p>
<p>James added: “This will be our third auction so far this year, following a successful classic car sale in Nottinghamshire and an amazing classic motorcycle auction in the West Midlands, and presents a great opportunity for classic car enthusiasts and collectors to acquire the car they’ve always dreamt of.”</p>
<p>All lots will be available to view in person at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, from midday on Tuesday 28<sup>th</sup> April and from 9am on Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> April, while the sale then commences at 12pm.</p>
<p>Anyone looking to bid on one of the lots can do so in person, online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid, while for more details about any of the cars or to register to bid, visit <a href="http://www.handh.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.handh.co.uk</a>.</p>
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		<title>Step Into Van Gogh: Immersive Yoga Sessions in Newcastle this Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A unique series of immersive yoga classes is set to launch in Newcastle this summer, offering participants the chance to practice mindfulness and movement surrounded by the extraordinary world of Vincent van Gogh. Taking place inside Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, at Utilita Arena Newcastle upon Tyne, the special sessions will be held at 9:00am on Saturday 18 July [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400;">A unique series of immersive yoga classes is set to launch in Newcastle this summer, offering participants the chance to practice mindfulness and movement surrounded by the extraordinary world of Vincent van Gogh.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Taking place inside<strong> Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, </strong>at <strong>Utilita Arena Newcastle</strong> <strong>upon Tyne</strong>, the special sessions will be held at <strong>9:00am on Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July</strong>, with additional dates to be announced due to expected demand.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Each 50-minute class will be led by a qualified instructor and is designed to be accessible for all abilities, from beginners to experienced practitioners. The sessions will focus on gentle movement, breathwork and relaxation, encouraging participants to fully engage with their surroundings.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Set within a 10,000 sq ft digital gallery, Beyond Van Gogh brings more than 300 of the artist’s most celebrated works to life using cutting-edge projection technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack. During the yoga sessions, guests will be immersed in iconic paintings including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Café Terrace at Night, as the artworks flow and transform across walls and floors.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The experience offers a rare opportunity to combine wellness with culture, creating a calming and visually stunning environment that enhances both physical and mental wellbeing.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Following each session, participants are invited to explore the full exhibition at their leisure, including a specially designed reflection space featuring a striking Sunflower Alley inspired by Van Gogh’s work.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience runs at Utilita Arena Newcastle from <strong>Sunday 12 July to Sunday 9 August 2026</strong>, transforming one of the region’s leading entertainment venues into a spectacular multi-sensory art experience.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Caroline James, General Manager, Utilita Arena Newcastle, added:<br />
<em>“This event and the yoga sessions enable us to utilise the arena space in an innovative way, broadening our programming and attracting new audiences to the venue and the city.”</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">With an anticipated attendance of <strong>tens of thousands over the 29-day run</strong>, the event is expected to contribute to local tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors, supporting wider economic activity across Newcastle and the surrounding region.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Places for the yoga sessions priced at £41 are strictly limited and early booking is strongly recommended.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">For tickets and further information, please visit:   <a href="http://www.beyondvangogh.co.uk/book-tickets-pages/newcastle?flow=qb7zuQGY" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.beyondvangogh.co.uk/book-tickets-pages/newcastle?flow%3Dqb7zuQGY&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774983146108000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SzFIBt9dfbchZBQ59NuGj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></p>
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		<title>New supercar driving experiences lay down tracks at Castle Combe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trackdays.co.uk has unveiled brand-new supercar driving experiences for adults and children on Castle Combe&#8217;s main circuit. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens and Aston Martins are among the exotic fleet lining up to be enjoyed at the historic motorsport track in Wiltshire. Adults can choose to drive one to five supercars for three miles each depending on the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trackdays.co.uk</a> has unveiled brand-new supercar driving experiences for adults and children on <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving-experience/castle-combe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Castle Combe&#8217;s</a> main circuit.</p>
<p>Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens and Aston Martins are among the exotic fleet lining up to be enjoyed at the historic motorsport track in Wiltshire.</p>
<p>Adults can choose to drive <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/supercar-drive-at-castle-combe/17361/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one</a> to <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/five-supercar-drive-at-castle-combe/17365/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">five</a> supercars for three miles each depending on the experience booked, while juniors can drive from <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/junior-supercar-drive-at-castle-combe/17378/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one</a> and up to <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/junior-triple-supercar-drive-at-castle-combe/17380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">three</a> monstrous motors.</p>
<p>Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at Trackdays.co.uk, said: &#8220;We&#8217;re delighted these new supercar driving experiences are available at Castle Combe, one of the UK&#8217;s most celebrated race circuits, courtesy of Trackdays.co.uk.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Of course, we&#8217;re particularly excited that youngsters from just 10 years old can join in the fun on the legendary track to see, and feel, for themselves how amazing these supercars are.&#8221;</p>
<p>Porsche, Mercedes, Lotus, Nissan and Maserati also take their place in the stunning supercar marques available to drive.</p>
<p>&#8220;Castle Combe is a perfect venue for a memorable supercar driving experience. It&#8217;s steeped in history, the circuit is a driver&#8217;s dream and it&#8217;s easy to get to.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;d encourage anyone who&#8217;s never driven a supercar before, or those wanting an adrenaline rush behind the wheel, to book one of these awesome experiences and have the time of their life,&#8221; added Imran.</p>
<p>For more information about TrackDays.co.uk, and its supercar driving experiences at Castle Combe, visit <a href="http://www.trackdays.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.trackdays.co.uk</a>.</p>
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		<title>Gary Marks Announces Crossroads — A Cult-Classic Singer-Songwriter Comes to Vinyl for Record Store Day 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Artist: Gary Marks Album: Crossroads Release Date: April 18, 2026 &#160; American singer-songwriter Gary Marks will release Crossroads, a vinyl album spanning a lifetime of work, as an official Record Store Day UK &#38; Europe exclusive on April 18, 2026. This one-day RSD exclusive comes from an artist whose first three albums have become highly [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><i>Artist:</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Gary Marks</span></i></p>
<p><b><i>Album: </i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crossroads</span></i></p>
<p><b><i>Release Date:</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> April 18, 2026</span></i></p>
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<p><b>American singer-songwriter Gary Marks will release </b><b><i>Crossroads</i></b><b>, a vinyl album spanning a lifetime of work, as an official Record Store Day UK &amp; Europe exclusive on April 18, 2026.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This one-day RSD exclusive comes from an artist whose first three albums have become highly collectible cult classics in Europe and Japan, with original copies reselling for between $400 and $1,000.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gary Marks first emerged in the 1970s with three self-produced albums — </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gathering</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon Oanda’s Wing</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thoughts of Why</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — now regarded as classics among vinyl collectors in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Those early recordings featured musicians who would later become giants of modern jazz, including guitarist </span><b>John Scofield, Paul McCandless</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (of the jazz group Oregon</span><b>), David Samuels, Mark Isham, Art Lande, and Michael Cochrane</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Marks’ debut album, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gathering</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, marked the first-ever studio appearance of a then 21-year-old John Scofield.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While his early releases earned critical praise, Marks stepped away from touring in the mid-1980s, choosing instead to continue writing and recording independently. Over the following decades, he quietly released eight albums through his own website, building a devoted following while remaining largely outside the industry’s touring-driven spotlight — until now.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Released via Lantern Heights Records, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crossroads</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is both a rediscovery and a reckoning: a rare opportunity to encounter a songwriter whose music remains vital, and whose lyrics speak directly to the socio-political climate of the present day.</span></p>
<p><b><i>Crossroads</i></b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">offers a rare chance to rediscover an American singer-songwriter whose work reminds listeners why albums — and ideas — still matter.</span></p>
<p><b>Selected Reviews</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Marks is a meticulous craftsman, injecting his modern rock sound with interesting harmonic subtleties and powerful lyrics.”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span><b>San Francisco Bay Guardian</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">18th Annual ‘Best of San Francisco’ Issue</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Superb song craft and keen arrangements. If familiar reference points are Steve Winwood and Bruce Hornsby, Marks demonstrates as much care for the architecture of a song as those certified platinum artists did on their most recent outings. Each song is intelligent and exceptional.”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span><b>Derk Richardson, BAM (Bay Area Music Magazine)</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Gary Marks was, and still is, a truly unique voice in rock — and therefore was ignored by the industry power brokers who, to this day, only think in dollar bills, not artistry.”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span><b>Dusty Groove</b></p>
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<p><b>Follow Gary Marks</b></p>
<p><b><br /></b><b>Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/garymarksmusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.instagram.com/garymarksmusic/</b><b><br /></b></a><b>Facebook: </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/garymarksmusic/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.facebook.com/garymarksmusic/</b><b><br /></b></a><b>Spotify: </b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/6jOwhy1TtDo8y5gQG4KKNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/6jOwhy1TtDo8y5gQG4KKNr</b><b><br /></b></a><b>Youtube: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@garymarksmusic/videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.youtube.com/@garymarksmusic/videos</b><b><br /></b></a><b>Website: </b><a href="https://www.garymarksmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.garymarksmusic.com/</b></a></p>
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		<title>Groovy Shirt Club Plug Back Into Real Music on Electrify Profile</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Artist: Groovy Shirt ClubAlbum: Electric Flowers Groovy Shirt Club are a London-based collective making groove-driven, intelligently written music rooted in real musicianship and lived experience. Built around songwriter and guitarist Rob O’Neil, the band came together during the pandemic after a prolonged period of writing and recording that allowed creativity to take centre stage. Rob [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Groovy Shirt Club are a London-based collective making groove-driven, intelligently written music rooted in real musicianship and lived experience. Built around songwriter and guitarist Rob O’Neil, the band came together during the pandemic after a prolonged period of writing and recording that allowed creativity to take centre stage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rob O’Neil has been writing and performing original songs since the age of 13 and has led several band projects over the years. Alongside music, he is also involved in independent filmmaking and screenwriting, having written and produced short films, web projects and a feature-length mockumentary. Despite being offered multiple publishing and recording deals, Rob has consistently chosen independence over restrictive contracts, determined to protect creative control and artistic integrity. That same philosophy underpins Groovy Shirt Club — a band focused on songs, performance and authenticity rather than trends.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The group brings together musicians with deep and diverse backgrounds. Members have worked with artists including Ray Davies, Paul Weller, Tom Jones, Culture Club, Kid Creole and Matt Goss. Pianist Bruce O’Neil has spent over two decades as Head of Music at the Royal Shakespeare Company, while drummer Neil studied privately with jazz legend Joe Morello in New York, adding further weight to the band’s collective experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Groovy Shirt Club’s debut album introduced a sound that blends melody, groove and thoughtful lyricism, earning radio support and interviews across BBC regional stations, Radio Caroline, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand, alongside features in online music publications. A second album is currently being mixed with production input from Tony Swain and is scheduled for release in Spring/Summer, with a third collection of songs already in development.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What sets Groovy Shirt Club apart is their commitment to honesty in recording and performance. No samples, no loops, no shortcuts — every part is played by a musician, often in single takes. As a result, their live performances reflect exactly what listeners hear on record: characterful, dynamic and human.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With plans for live shows later this year, including a potential London showcase, festival appearances and an autumn tour, Groovy Shirt Club are focused on building a loyal audience for music with substance — made by real people, for people who still care about songs.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><b>Follow Groovy Shirt Club</b></p>
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<p><b>Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/groovyshirtclub" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.instagram.com/groovyshirtclub</b></a></p>
<p><b>Facebook: </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Groovyshirtclub" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.facebook.com/Groovyshirtclub</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></a><b>Website: </b><a href="https://www.groovyshirtclub.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.groovyshirtclub.com</b></a></p>
<p><b>Tidal: </b><a href="https://tidal.com/browse/artist/22223974" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://tidal.com/browse/artist/22223974</b><b><br /></b></a><b>Spotify: </b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PvQLXuYpzp4IjHQsmVd8o?si=SvPtdzxfT8SFOgA_dmy3OQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://open.spotify.com/artist/GroovyShirtClub</b></a></p>
<p><b>Youtube:</b> <a href="https://youtube.com/@groovyshirtclub?si=MOIW7Uw6FpMQ1qQ0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://youtube.com/@groovyshirtclub</b></a></p>
<p><b>Apple Music: </b><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/groovy-shirt-club/1540478537" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://music.apple.com/us/artist/groovy-shirt-club/</b></a></p>
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		<title>THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC APPOINTS CONDUCTORS VASILY PETRENKO AND  SPERANZA  SCAPPUCCI AS INTERNATIONAL VISITING ARTISTS</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of esteemed conductors Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci as International Visiting Artists from September 2026.     Following a successful five-year term as Prince Consort Professor, Martyn Brabbins will join the Royal College of Music as a professor of conducting. Martyn will work with conducting  students several times each term as well as leading at least one performance project each year.     Andrew Moore, Artistic Director [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of esteemed conductors Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci as International Visiting Artists from September 2026.  </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Following a successful five-year term as Prince Consort Professor, Martyn Brabbins will join the Royal College of Music as a professor of conducting. Martyn will work with conducting  students several times each term as well as leading at least one performance project each year.  </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Andrew Moore, Artistic Director at The Royal College of Music, comments: ”I am delighted that Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci have agreed to join our Conducting Faculty and am equally pleased that Martyn Brabbins will deepen his involvement by taking on the role of professor of conducting. All three have led inspirational masterclasses in recent months and the experience they bring working with some of the finest orchestras and opera companies around the world has proved invaluable both to our Conducting students and to instrumentalists, singers and composers across the College.” </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Vasily Petrenko has worked with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and has appeared at the BBC Proms,  Edinburgh International Festival and Glyndebourne Festival  Opera, to name but a few. He is Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a position begun in 2021, and became Conductor Laureate of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra following his acclaimed fifteen-year tenure as their Chief Conductor. Vasily will join the RCM on a four-year term, visiting three times a year to teach and once a year to conduct the RCM Symphony Orchestra. </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>International Visiting Artist, Vasily Petrenko, said:</b> “Working with young musicians and emerging conductors has always been a central part of my life. From youth orchestras to masterclasses, I’ve seen how access to real-world experience at the right moment can be transformative. I’m delighted to join the Royal College of Music as an International Visiting Artist and to work closely with students as they develop not only their craft, but their confidence, judgement and leadership as future conductors.”<i></i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Hailed as one of the most interesting conductors of her generation on the international scene, Speranza Scappucci made history as the first Italian woman to conduct at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Speranza was designated Principal Conductor at Covent Garden Royal Ballet and Opera House in 2025 and has conducted worldwide, as well as releasing records with Warner Classics, Opus Arte and Deutsche Grammophon. Speranza will join the RCM on a three-year term visiting twice a year to teach conducting and will conduct the RCM Symphony in at least one programme during her term.   </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Discover more about studying in the <a title="https://www.rcm.ac.uk/Conducting/" href="https://www.rcm.ac.uk/Conducting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Conducting Faculty</a> at the Royal College of Music.  </p>
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		<title>EMPIRE OF THE SUN ANNOUNCE HALIFAX DATE AS THEY RETURN TO EUROPE WITH 2026 ASK THAT GOD TOUR</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Australian electronic luminaries Empire of the Sun will head to Halifax this summer as part of their 2026 Ask That God Tour.   The tour marks a return to Europe and the UK for the multi-platinum duo as they invite audiences to witness their legendary live performances across more than 20 dates.   They headline TK Maxx presents Live at [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Australian electronic luminaries <b>Empire of the Sun </b>will head to Halifax this summer as part of their 2026 <i>Ask That God </i>Tour.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">The tour marks a return to Europe and the UK for the multi-platinum duo as they invite audiences to witness their legendary live performances across more than 20 dates.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">They headline <b>TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Sunday June 28</b> as one of only three UK dates and tickets go on general sale at <b>10am Friday via </b><a title="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk" href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1"><b>ticketmaster.co.uk</b></a><b></b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Empire of The Sun’s upcoming run will see them revisit countries from their hotly anticipated 2025 European tour &#8211; their first shows in the region in six years &#8211; and bring the show for the first time to Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and more.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">With a discography spanning four critically acclaimed studio albums, billions of streams, and major remixes and reimaginings &#8211; including their recent <i>Alive (Reimagined) </i>EP &#8211; Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore consistently push sonic boundaries and have built a world around the project that is all their own.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Their highly anticipated 2024 album <i>Ask That God </i>signalled a new era for the duo, arriving as their first album in eight years and blending existential themes with their quintessential imaginative and nostalgia-tinged synth-pop sound. Featuring fan favourites <i>Changes</i>, <i>Cherry Blossom</i>, and <i>Music On The Radio</i>,<i> Ask That God </i>has garnered more than 500million global streams and enchanted listeners and live audiences around the world.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Empire of the Sun’s ever-captivating live shows rest on the fringe of fantasy and reality, shepherding audiences into a kaleidoscopic world of spectacular visuals, theatrical performance, and larger-than-life production. The band’s <i>Ask That God Tour 2025</i> became a landmark global run, selling out headline shows across North America and Europe while showcasing the band’s most ambitious live production to date. In North America, the tour drew crowds in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Denver and Berkeley, highlighted by a sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre performance and festivals including Austin City Limits, CRSSD, and Just Like Heaven<b>. </b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Across Europe, Empire of the Sun continued the momentum with sold-out dates in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Barcelona and Lisbon, including an instantly sold-out show at Old Royal Naval College in London and major summer festival stages. The tour also extended to South America, where the band appeared at flagship festivals including Lollapalooza Brasil (São Paulo) and Estéreo Picnic (Bogotá), reaffirming Empire of the Sun’s enduring global appeal and their status as one of the most visually and sonically distinctive live acts in the world.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Playing beloved classics like <i>Walking On A Dream</i>, <i>We Are The People</i>, <i>Alive</i>, and <i>High and Low</i>, as well as tracks from <i>Ask That God, </i>Empire of the Sun’s upcoming European tour promises fans an immersive and unforgettable live experience.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The announcement takes the number of shows scheduled for <b>TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall</b> next summer to 38 – with more still to be announced.</span> </p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, said:</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US"> “This is a real dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to welcome one of my favourite bands to so many people’s favourite venue!</span></i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US">“It’s another amazing coup for The Piece Hall securing these global stars for their only northern show in the UK in our world class venue. Their gigs are renowned for having the wow factor when it comes to visuals. Combine that with their emotional yet uplifting electronic sound and our uniquely beautiful backdrop and for me this could be the night of summer.”</span></i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">For more information about </span></b><b><span lang="EN">TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall </span></b><b>go to </b><a title="http://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/" href="http://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2"><b>thepiecehall.co.uk</b></a><b>    </b> </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center"><a title="https://empireofthesun.co/" href="https://empireofthesun.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3"><b>OFFICIAL WEBSITE</b></a><b> | </b><a title="https://www.instagram.com/empireofthesunsound/?hl=en" href="https://www.instagram.com/empireofthesunsound/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4"><b>INSTAGRAM</b></a><b> | </b><a title="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyacMWc-JhzX6iq2PCF-4jw" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyacMWc-JhzX6iq2PCF-4jw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5"><b>YOUTUBE</b></a><b> | </b><a title="https://open.spotify.com/artist/67hb7towEyKvt5Z8Bx306c?si=mtEQ7v4gSoiIEa3VurnUaQ" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/67hb7towEyKvt5Z8Bx306c?si=mtEQ7v4gSoiIEa3VurnUaQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6"><b>SPOTIFY</b></a><b> | </b><a title="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/empire-of-the-sun/284433289" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/empire-of-the-sun/284433289" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7"><b>APPLE MUSIC</b></a><b></b></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Piece Hall, Halifax – Sat July 25 Scarborough OAT – Sun July 26 Music icon Tom Jones today announces his return to Yorkshire this summer for two huge outdoor headline shows as part of his 2026 Come Gather Round tour. The legendary Welsh singer will take to the stage at TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall on Saturday July [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center"><b>Scarborough OAT – Sun July 26</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Music icon <b>Tom Jones</b> today announces his return to Yorkshire this summer for two huge outdoor headline shows as part of his 2026 <i>Come Gather Round</i> tour.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">The legendary Welsh singer will take to the stage at <b>TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall</b> <b>on</b> <b>Saturday July 25</b> before heading to <b>TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre</b> <b>on</b> <b>Sunday July 26</b>. He will be joined on both nights by British soul favourites <b>Stone Foundation</b>.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">The shows mark a welcome return to both venues for Tom. He performed two sold‑out nights at The Piece Hall in 2022 and 2024, and this will be his fifth performance at Scarborough OAT, his last being a sold-out show in 2024.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday via </b><a title="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk" href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1"><b>www.ticketmaster.co.uk</b></a><b></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Over an incredible career spanning more than six decades, <b>Tom Jones</b> has sold more than 100 million records and remains one of the most enduring and influential performers in music history. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006, he has also earned multiple BRIT Awards, a Silver Clef Award, the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award and a Hitmaker Award from the US Songwriters Hall of Fame.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">At the age of 85 Tom continues to captivate audiences worldwide. His global popularity shows no sign of slowing, with audiences drawn to his timeless catalogue, commanding vocals and magnetic stage presence. Fans can expect a night packed with iconic hits including <i>It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat?, Delilah, </i>and <i>Green, Green Grass of Home</i> — all delivered with the same energy and charisma that have defined his career.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Joining Tom in Halifax and Scarborough will be <b>Stone Foundation,</b> the eight-piece soul collective widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest modern acts. With four consecutive UK Top 40 albums and a devoted following, they are renowned for their uplifting live shows, tight musicianship, and full-band energy — the perfect addition to an evening celebrating one of music’s greatest voices.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, said:</span></b><i><span lang="EN"> “</span></i><i>British music legends don’t come much bigger than Tom and we can’t wait to welcome him back with this brand-new hit filled show!</i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i>“His connection with the audience and the way his powerful voice is amplified so beautifully in our stunning courtyard have made his previous gigs absolutely magical.</i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i>“I know he loves this very special and unique venue, and how could he not feel at home with our stunning valley backdrop and the warmest of welcomes from his legions of passionate fans. This night will be an absolute treat.”</i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Julian Murray, of Scarborough OAT promoters Cuffe and Taylor, added:</b><i><span lang="EN"> “We’re thrilled to welcome </span></i><i>Tom Jones back to Scarborough Open Air Theatre for the fifth time. He’s always a huge favourite here, and the atmosphere is fantastic whenever he steps on stage. With such a brilliant crowd, we’re sure this will be another unforgettable night this summer.”</i></p>
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		<title>NILE RODGERS &#038; CHIC TO BRING THE ULTIMATE DANCE PARTY TO THE YORKSHIRE COAST</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Musical icon Nile Rodgers, along with his band CHIC, will bring the ultimate summer party to the Yorkshire coast next year.   Announcing their third appearance at the UK’s largest open-air theatre, the legendary hitmakers will bring the Good Times to the iconic seaside venue when they headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday August 22 with support from The Brand New Heavies.   [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Musical icon <b>Nile Rodgers, </b>along with his band<b> CHIC, </b>will<b> </b>bring the ultimate summer party to the Yorkshire coast next year.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Announcing their third appearance at the UK’s largest open-air theatre, the legendary hitmakers will bring the <i>Good Times </i>to the iconic seaside venue when they headline <b>TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre</b> on <b>Saturday August 22 </b>with support from<b> The Brand New Heavies.</b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday via </b><span lang="EN-US"><a title="http://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/" href="http://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"><b><span lang="EN">scarboroughopenairtheatre.com</span></b></a></span> <b><span lang="EN">and </span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a title="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/" href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1"><b><span lang="EN">ticketmaster.co.uk</span></b></a></span>   </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">It’s no secret that <b>Nile Rodgers </b>is one of the most influential figures in pop history – a multiple award-winning composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist whose unmistakable groove has shaped generations. A Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement winner, he is an unrivalled “hitmaker” and continues to set the gold standard for era-defining, feel-good anthems that transcend generations.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">As co-founder of <b>CHIC</b>, Nile Rodgers changed the sound of music forever. From the unstoppable groove of <i>Le Freak</i> to the seismic impact of <i>Good Times</i> – the track that helped launch the hip-hop revolution; Nile and CHIC’s influence continue to ripple through generations of chart-toppers. Add in The CHIC Organisation’s classics for Sister Sledge<i> (We Are Family)</i> and Diana Ross <i>(I’m Coming Out)</i>, alongside Nile’s iconic work with David Bowie and Madonna, and you have a catalogue that contains more hits than anyone could ever count.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Collectively, his music has sold more than 500 million albums worldwide – and Nile still remains at the forefront of culture, thanks to GRAMMY-winning collaborations with Daft Punk and Beyoncé, and more recently working with K-pop phenomenon LE SSERAFIM, Alfie Templeman and Purple Disco Machine to name a few – proving his groove is as fresh and vital as ever.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Now, Nile Rodgers &amp; CHIC are bringing that legendary energy back to the Yorkshire Coast. Fresh from dazzling audiences around the world, they’ll return to Scarborough for their third appearance at the Open Air Theatre. With a setlist packed full of era-defining hits and irresistible grooves, the show promises to be one of next summer’s standout highlights – a night of music, joy and pure dance-floor magic.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Recently celebrating the 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary of their hit album <i>Brother Sister</i>, <b>The Brand New Heavies</b> were underground acid jazz favourites who shot to mainstream success with hits including <i>Dream On Dreamer, Midnight At The Oasis, Back to Love</i> and <i>Spend Some Time.</i></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">They started out as bedroom jamming sessions between school friends Andrew Levy, Jan Kincaid and Simon Bartholomew, but the breakthrough album balanced sophisticated musicianship with insistent soul grooves, heightened by the gorgeous soul tones of vocalist N’Dea Davenport and the band’s shimmering live feel.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Nile Rodgers is a record 25<sup>th</sup> headline announcement for TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026, joining the likes of Michael Buble, Bastille, Anastacia, CMAT, Scissor Sisters, Madness, Rick Astley, The Kooks, James Arthur, Richard Ashcroft and Teddy Swims among the artists heading to the Yorkshire coast.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Julian Murray, of Scarborough OAT promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said:</b> <i>“Nile Rodgers &amp; CHIC always present the best party. These shows are filled with hit after hit and are sure to create a brilliant atmosphere.</i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i>“To welcome an artist back for their third show at a venue is testament to the success and huge popularity of them and we can’t wait to do this with Nile Rodgers next year.”</i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">For more information about </span><b><span lang="EN-US">TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre </span></b><span lang="EN">go to </span><span lang="EN-US"><a title="http://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/" href="http://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2"><b><span lang="EN">scarboroughopenairtheatre.com</span></b></a></span>    </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span lang="EN-US">CONNECT WITH BRAND NEW HEAVIES</span></b></p>
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