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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hothouse Flowers 'privileged' to play at new Torquay music venue
The Hothouse Flowers are among the musicians who have welcomed a new music in Torquay, saying it could be a game-changer in a challenging industry. Arena, which aims to offer a varied range of events, has been praised for its potential to support both established and grassroots Ó Maonlaí of the band, which played at the venue last week, expressed his excitement about Arena, highlighting the importance of live music spaces. "It's a privilege to mark a place with your sound," he said. The Irish rockers emphasised the significance of live music venues, especially as many are closing down, citing the recent closure of Sheffield's Leadmill."The welcome we were given here was like as if we could lie on the hands and just float," said Ó Maonlaí. "With your tribe, you can fill a room. It's up to you then to refill that room."Bandmate Fiachna Ó Braonáin said: "We need our live music venues more than ever, because live music is so important." Steve Garratt, co-director of Arena, believes that offering a mix of events was crucial for sustainability. "If we just offered music, as much as we love it, we might be closed within a year," he said. The venue, with a capacity of 1,200 standing, aims to cater to diverse bands like 3 Days of Wonder are hopeful that Arena will help build a local music scene. "We want to explore new places, play to different crowds, and build our local scene," said Luke Notman from the band.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have joined Illawarra Hawks in Supreme Court action against the NBL and league supremo Larry Kestelman as the Adelaide 36ers throw their support behind the competition's direction. Phoenix's managing owner, US entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari, confirmed in a statement to this masthead his club's decision, which escalates the simmering off-court dispute between the league and certain owners. Tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum are also part of South East Melbourne's ownership group. The two clubs are seeking information and documents from the NBL. It is unclear whether more clubs will follow, but Perth Wildcats majority owner Mark Arena is supportive of their cause, according to three sources familiar with Arena's stance. This masthead contacted Arena on Sunday. Chaudhari said he was 'left with no other option' than to join his Illawarra counterpart, American billionaire Jared Novelly, in the NSW Supreme Court action after 'years' of not receiving answers to his questions. Novelly previously aired his displeasure with the NBL's ownership structure and Kestelman's financial transparency, proposing that the league's majority owner should sell his shares equally to the competition's 10 teams. Several clubs are valued at, or north of, $35 million. 'Buying into SE Melbourne was about seizing the opportunity to be part of building a world-class league with passionate fans,' Chaudhari said in the statement. 'So far, we've invested tens of millions of dollars but remain deeply concerned that we are potentially exposed to self-interest and integrity issues. For the league to reach its potential, it must be built on a bedrock of transparency and fairness, and that's why we are taking this step.
The Age
5 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have joined Illawarra Hawks in Supreme Court action against the NBL and league supremo Larry Kestelman as the Adelaide 36ers throw their support behind the competition's direction. Phoenix's managing owner, US entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari, confirmed in a statement to this masthead his club's decision, which escalates the simmering off-court dispute between the league and certain owners. Tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum are also part of South East Melbourne's ownership group. The two clubs are seeking information and documents from the NBL. It is unclear whether more clubs will follow, but Perth Wildcats majority owner Mark Arena is supportive of their cause, according to three sources familiar with Arena's stance. This masthead contacted Arena on Sunday. Chaudhari said he was 'left with no other option' than to join his Illawarra counterpart, American billionaire Jared Novelly, in the NSW Supreme Court action after 'years' of not receiving answers to his questions. Novelly previously aired his displeasure with the NBL's ownership structure and Kestelman's financial transparency, proposing that the league's majority owner should sell his shares equally to the competition's 10 teams. Several clubs are valued at, or north of, $35 million. 'Buying into SE Melbourne was about seizing the opportunity to be part of building a world-class league with passionate fans,' Chaudhari said in the statement. 'So far, we've invested tens of millions of dollars but remain deeply concerned that we are potentially exposed to self-interest and integrity issues. For the league to reach its potential, it must be built on a bedrock of transparency and fairness, and that's why we are taking this step.
TimesLIVE
13-06-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
What is SA's real jobless rate?
After Kabelo Khumalo's article 'Capitec CEO argues SA's jobless rate as low as 10%' in Business Day, he sits down with Arena's editor-at-large S'thembiso Msomi to break down the issue further. Is it true or not? How are we collecting the data and what more do we need to add to the conversation?
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's been such a thrill' says RTE legend as she bids farewell in emotional retirement statement after 25 years
RTE legend Kay Sheehy is bidding farewell to the national station after working there for 25 years. Kay has worked in RTE Radio 1 for a quarter of a century as a producer, presenter and reporter. 3 KAY SHEEHY - RTE Credit: RTE 3 KAY SHEEHY - RTE Credit: RTE The radio star, who will be finishing up at the end of the week, described her time in RTE as an "exciting and often fun experience". From political highs like Seamus Heaney winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, to global horrors such as the Bosnian wars, Kay has had "the luck to live and work in the media during interesting time". She also had "the honour" of co-ordinating RTE's commemoration of the 1916 Rising. Kay began working in the arts as the first Arts Officer to be appointed by a County Council in Clare and she said it was "a dream" job. read more on rte She added: "What I loved most as my twenty-something-year-old self drove around the byways of Clare was coming up with an idea and seeing it through to completion with artists and colleagues. "From Dial a Seanchaí (a recently rejuvenated storytelling phone-in service), and Nights in the Gardens of Clare, an oratorio for speech and music in collaboration with poet Paul Durcan and virtuoso Micheal O Súilleabháin, to themed street parades with Theatre Omnibus." More recently, Kay has spent the last number of years working on RTE Radio 1's weeknight arts programme, Arena. Kay said: "You get to showcase creativity and add a bit of your own live on air five nights a week. read more on the irish sun "It's been such a thrill, working with the Abbey Theatre on an hour-long deep dive into Conor McPhearson's The Weir on the set of the show with the writer, director and actors as our guide, doing the same with the plays of Sean O'Casey in Druid for its phenomenal celebration of his Revolutionary period plays, the Plough, Shadow and Juno." Arena airs at 7pm each weekday but Kay has said her team "dream of having an afternoon slot" so they can showcase all art forms to a wider audience. Joe Duffy fights back tears on air She added her wish for the future as she leaves saying: "We also have dreams that our partners in TV will produce a sister arts show that can highlight creative endeavour on television. "Like the Government, RTE loves to promote its commitment to culture - my hope is that the schedule on both TV and radio will reflect that through more arts programming." Another RTE legend retiring this month is Joe Duffy. The 69-year-old is and leaving his hugely popular RTE Radio 1 show, Liveline, which he has helmed for over a quarter of a century. In his 27 years in the SAY JOE MORE And Joe shocked his listeners on air last month when he announced his retirement. The 69-year-old said: 'After 37 wonderful years here in "People felt they could pick up the phone, ring Liveline, and share their lives, problems, stories sad, bad, sometimes mad and funny, their struggles, and their victories. "I never took that for granted, not for a single minute. RTE has been a great place to work. Public service has always been at its heart. And now, after many happy years, I've decided the time has come to move on. "I would like to thank you the listener for tuning in each and every day, it has been an honour to sit in this seat and hear your stories.' Joe will be on air for another two weeks before his 3
