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  • LISTEN: Christmas At The Botanics 2024 magical trail details revealed in exclusive podcast
    Nov 3 2024
    A MAGICAL moment evoking the wizardry of Hogwarts will feature candles flying overhead at this year's spellbinding Christmas At The Botanics.
    And that's just for starters.
    A floating footpath, to showcase ethereal light installations beneath your feet and field turned into a sea of light are amongst other fantastical highlights revealed today by creative director Zoe Bottrell in a podcast chat with Graham Walker.
    The enchanting mile-long outdoor trail is back for an eighth year at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, running 35 selected nights over six weeks, from November 21 to December 30.
    BOOK NOW: Visitors are being urged to book in advance to guarantee their preferred time slot. Off-peak tickets at lower prices are also available. For all tickets, information, pricing and timings - visit https://bit.ly/catbtickets2024

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    21 min
  • Christmas at Belton 2024 magical after dark trail details revealed
    Nov 2 2024
    A SPECTACULAR light prism tunnel and a meadow of 10,000 twinkling fibre lights are amongst the amazing showstoppers set to thrill visitors at this year's magical Christmas At Belton 2024.
    Exclusive details of the new after-dark trail are outlined today by creative director Zoe Bottrell in this podcast chat with Graham Walker.
    The immersive lights and sounds experience will again turn the beautiful grounds of the National Trust’s Belton House, in Lincolnshire, into a winter wonderland, from Friday, November 22, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1, 2025,
    BUY TICKETS: Tickets are for timed entries and visitors are urged to book early, especially to guarantee popular early evening and weekend slots, sell fast. All tickets are now on sale for this year’s spectacular seasonal trail - visit bit.ly/christmasatbeltonickets2024.

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    21 min
  • Christmas at Bedgebury 2024 magical after dark trail details revealed
    Oct 31 2024
    A SPECTACULAR water fountain and an immersive new fire garden are amongst amazing showstoppers revealed today coming to this year's magical Christmas At Bedgebury 2024.
    Exclusive details of the after-dark trail heading to Bedgebury National Pinetum - Friday, November 15, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - are outlined by creative director Zoe Bottrell in a podcast chat with Graham Walker.
    BUY TICKETS: Limited capacity, with timed entries, will see popular weekend and early evening slots sell fast so visitors are urged to buy now to avoid disappointment – visit https://bit.ly/ChristmasAtBedgeburyTickets2024


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    21 min
  • INTERVIEW: Paul Heaton reveals 'homecoming' Bramall Lane gig to unite fans
    Oct 7 2024
    Chart-topping pop icon and footy mad Paul Heaton has scored a dream goal - he will perform one of his biggest ever headline solo gigs at the home of his beloved Sheffield United.
    In an exclusive interview with Graham Walker the former frontman of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, who grew up in the city supporting the club, said he hopes to unite more than just Blades and Owls fans.
    He wants music lovers far and wide to party with him, promising a match-winning setlist of greatest hits and new songs, with impressive support from Shed Seven and Lightning Seeds, at Bramall Lane on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
    When his Caravan Of Love rolls in it will be game on with classics like Happy Hour, A Little Time, Song For Whoever, Rotterdam (Or Anywhere), Don’t Marry Her, Perfect Ten, and many more.
    There will also be tracks from his brand-new 12 track album,The Mighty Several, produced by Ian Broudie, of Lightning Seeds andThree Lions fame.It was recorded at Blueprint Studios in Salford is also available from Friday, October 11. Buy atshop.paulheaton.emi.com.
    Here Paul talks about the special gig, new album and more, including an update about his long time vocal collaborator Jacqui Abbott.
    BUY TICKETS:Tickets for the Bramall Lane gig, priced £39.50 (+ ticket fees), go on general sale at 9.30am on Friday, October 11, from gigsandtours.com, ticketmaster.co.uk and AXS.com.
    For all tour dates and tickets visit www.paulheaton.co.uk.
    Full story see https://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/exclusive-paul-heaton-reveals-homecoming-gig-details-to-unite-fans-at-his-beloved-bramall-lane-4814021.
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    16 min
  • INTERVIEW: James Arthur reveals Bitter Sweet Love UK tour set-list details in exclusive chat
    May 28 2024
    Say You Won't Let Go chart-topper James Arthur tells how magical duet From The Jump with Kelly Clarkson came about, reveals plans for new releases and gives set-list details about his upcoming Bitter Sweet Love UK tour - including how he's keeping his emotions in check ahead of 'a fairytale' homecoming at his beloved Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium.
    All this and more in an exclusive chat with entertainment writer Graham walker.
    204 Tour UK dates:
    Tickets at www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
    Jun 08 – Middlesbrough, UK @ Riverside Stadium
    Jul 12Leeds, UK @ Millenium Square
    Jul 17Wigan, UK @ Robin Park
    Jul 18 – Swansea, UK @ Singleton Park
    Aug 02 Newmarket, UK @ Newmarket Racecourse
    Aug 17 Market Rasen, UK @ Market Rasen Racecourse
    Aug 27Belfast, UK @ Custom House Square
    Aug 28 Galway, Ireland @ Summer Sessions
    ‘10 Years of James Arthur’ Celebration Gig
    Dec 18 - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
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    16 min
  • INTERVIEW: Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey reveals set-list surprises ahead of Into The Gap 40th anniversary tour
    May 7 2024
    It was one of the biggest selling albums of the 80s and spawned smash hit singles that became the soundtrack of a new wave invasion.
    Hold Me Now, Doctor Doctor and You Take Me Up filled the airwaves as Into The Gap topped he UK charts for three weeks and turned new wave band Thompson Twins into global superstars.
    From humble beginnings in Sheffield they went on to perform in front of millions during the Philadelphia leg of Live Aid - when Madonna and Nile Rodgers joined them on stage.
    But even frontman Tom Bailey admits he never expected to still be performing their seminal album to the masses four decades on.
    That’s exactly what he will be doing this month with an Into The Gap 40th Anniversary Tour - full details below - and shows across the UK in Birmingham, Gateshead, Edinburgh, Guildford, Bath, London, Cambridge and now, due to demand, an extra date added at Manchester New Century on Monday, May 13.
    Here he talks to Graham Walker about the tour, the band's past and discusses future recording and tour plans in an exclusive chat, reflecting on the enduring demand for their music.
    BUY TICKETS: For Manchester and all other available shows visit www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. VIP packages are also available at www.sjm-vip.com.

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    17 min
  • INTERVIEW: Margaret Dickinson talks about her latest page-turner A Mother's Sorrow:
    May 6 2024
    You know you're in for a fabulous read when the author's name towers in larger font above the title of the book - it's a sign of a great legacy and reputation.
    Take so-called Saga Queen Margaret Dickinson - a publishing phenomenon.
    Her exceptional talent for powerful storytelling, weaving human emotions into historical landscapes, usually in or around the two world wars, have earned her legions of fans world wide over three decades.
    Now in her 80s, there's no slowing down...she continues to publish a book a year and fans won't be disappointed with her 31st captivating page-turner - get your hankies at the ready for A Mother’s Sorrow, her latest gripping book full of heart-rending drama, out in paperback from Thursday, May 9.
    PREORDER: Get A Mother’s Sorrow by Margaret Dickinson - visit https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/margaret-dickinson/a-mothers-sorrow/9781035024599
    In an exclusive chat with Graham Walker, Margaret here discusses her new book, her writing process, how she creates her characters and she shares secrets, including the working title, of her next book.

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    15 min
  • Il Divo star Urs Bühler reveals visual spectacular plans for 20th Anniversary UK Tour
    Apr 15 2024
    Chart topping Il Divo are celebrating their 20th birthday with album XX and a UK tour heading this way which will be a visual spectacular, reveals tenor Urs Bühler.
    The 10 date 20th Anniversary UK Tour in October 2024 - full details below - will play London, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southend, Nottingham, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester.
    BUY TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19, 9.30am at tix.to/IlDivo2024
    AUDIO: In an exclusive chat - listen in full here - founding member Urs tells Graham Walker about the past two decades, looks to the future and reveals XX tour details.
    IL DIVO 20TH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR

    Wednesday, 16th October - London Palladium

    Thursday, 17th October - Cardiff Utilita Arena

    Saturday, 19th October - Bournemouth International Centre

    Monday, 21st October- Southend Cliffs Pavilion

    Tuesday, 22nd October - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

    Wednesday 23rd October - Bristol Beacon

    Thursday, 24th October - Brighton Centre

    Saturday, 26th October- Birmingham Utilita Arena

    Monday, 28th October - Liverpool Philharmonic

    Tuesday, 29th October - Manchester Bridgewater Hall



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    17 min