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Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
World's ‘largest' inflatable obstacle course with 300m playground, 40 hurdles & mega slide is coming to UK this summer
Scroll down to see the insane pictures of what it's going to look like LIFT YOUR SPIRITS World's 'largest' inflatable obstacle course with 300m playground, 40 hurdles & mega slide is coming to UK this summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ESSEX is set to be the proud owner of the world's largest inflatable obstacle course. Braintree Village will be the home to an action-packed activity area and assault course - just in time for the summer holidays (and questionable weather). Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The inflatable obstacle course is great for adults and kids Credit: Supplied 6 The Monster boasts a 300m playground, 40 hurdles and mega slide Credit: Supplied Named The Monster, people can take on the huge obstacle course from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August. Based in the Essex shopping outlet, the area will be transformed into a giant playground with 300 metres of inflatable fun for everyone. You'll find more than 40 obstacles including the 18-metre Mega Slide, the chaotic Exterminator and the House of Hell. The Monster has toured Canada and the USA - plus has had sell-out events at London's Alexandra Palace and Birmingham's NEC. The gigantic arena - which is the biggest of its kind in the area - is welcome to people of all ages. Guests can take part in daytime sessions for families and youngsters. Plus adult-only evening experiences with street food and drink available to enhance a festival vibe. Josef O'Sullivan, Centre Director at Braintree Village, commented: 'We're thrilled to welcome The Monster to Braintree Village this summer. "It's such a unique, exciting attraction that will bring something totally new to the area. "We've seen such a positive reaction to the recent limited-run activities that we have brought to the outlet, and we're certain that this is going to be the most hotly anticipated event yet. Visit Essex travel 'We look forward to sharing more details about The Monster soon – it's set to be an unforgettable summer at Braintree Village.' Ticket prices and sessions will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Children must be aged 6 years or 1-metre tall to take part. Guests are encouraged to sign up to the outlet's member rewards club, PLUS+, for priority access to tickets and exclusive announcements. The exciting summer news follows a range of fresh stores opening at the outlet. Shoppers have gone wild for Essex's first ever Crocs store, Joules and Belstaff. For more sensory overload and stimulation, Haribo's first flagship UK store can be found round the corner in Kent's Bluewater. Its Bluewater debut is Haribo's first store in the UK that is outside of a designer shopping outlet. The brand already has 10 locations across factory destinations in the likes of Ashford and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. 6 The assault course is coming to Braintree, Essex Credit: Supplied 6 The Monster is the largest inflatable obstacle course in the world Credit: Supplied 6 There are adults-only sessions where you'll find a festival vibe Credit: Supplied
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
World's ‘largest' inflatable obstacle course with 300m playground, 40 hurdles & mega slide is coming to UK this summer
ESSEX is set to be the proud owner of the world's largest inflatable obstacle course. Braintree Village will be the home to an action-packed activity area and assault course - just in time for the summer holidays (and questionable weather). Advertisement 6 The inflatable obstacle course is great for adults and kids Credit: Supplied 6 The Monster boasts a 300m playground, 40 hurdles and mega slide Credit: Supplied Named The Monster, people can take on the huge obstacle course from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August. Based in the Essex shopping outlet, the area will be transformed into a giant playground with 300 metres of inflatable fun for everyone. You'll find more than 40 obstacles including the 18-metre Mega Slide, the chaotic Exterminator and the House of Hell. The Monster has toured Advertisement Read more The gigantic arena - which is the biggest of its kind in the area - is welcome to people of all ages. Guests can take part in daytime sessions for families and youngsters. Plus adult-only evening experiences with street food and drink available to enhance a festival vibe. Josef O'Sullivan, Centre Director at Braintree Village, commented: 'We're thrilled to welcome The Monster to Braintree Village this summer. Advertisement Most read in Family Exclusive "It's such a unique, exciting attraction that will bring something totally new to the area. "We've seen such a positive reaction to the recent limited-run activities that we have brought to the outlet, and we're certain that this is going to be the most hotly anticipated event yet. Visit Essex travel 'We look forward to sharing more details about The Monster soon – it's set to be an unforgettable summer at Braintree Village.' Ticket prices and sessions will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Advertisement Children must be aged 6 years or 1-metre tall to take part. Guests are encouraged to sign up to the outlet's member rewards club, PLUS+, for priority access to tickets and exclusive announcements. The exciting summer news follows a range of fresh stores opening at the outlet. Shoppers have gone wild for Essex's first ever Crocs store, Joules and Belstaff. Advertisement For more sensory overload and stimulation, Haribo's first flagship UK store can be found round the corner in Kent's Bluewater. Its Bluewater debut is Haribo's first store in the UK that is outside of a designer shopping outlet. The brand already has 10 locations across factory destinations in the likes of Ashford and Gunwharf Quays in . 6 The assault course is coming to Braintree, Essex Credit: Supplied Advertisement 6 The Monster is the largest inflatable obstacle course in the world Credit: Supplied 6 There are adults-only sessions where you'll find a festival vibe Credit: Supplied 6 The epic activity arena can be found at Braintree Village Credit: Supplied
CBS News
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Metal guitarist turned crooner plays annual Valentine's show at Du Nord
A longtime figure on the Bay Area's rock and metal scene explores a different side of music when vocalist Sven Söderlund and his Masterful Orchestra play their annual Valentine's Day gala at the Cafe Du Nord Friday. A well-regarded metal guitarist who came up during the rise of the thrash-metal scene in San Francisco during the early '80s, Soderlund was raised in a musical family (both his parents played jazz) and picked up the six-string at the age of nine. By 1984, he had been invited to join then fledgling thrash outfit Mordred before eventually striking out on to found Mercenary with Mordred guitarist Danny White. While Mercenary would only play a couple of gigs and record a demo in 1986 during it's initial existence before imploding, the group achieved a sort of legendary status locally and in Europe as their demo was shared between metal fans. Söderlund would also work in the music industry as a roadie and guitar tech, working extensively with Exodus at local shows and touring with Megadeth. As the '80s turned into the '90s, Söderlund played guitar in a number of projects (Exterminator, Morticious and Mercyful Fate tribute Hail Satan) as well as a stint in Laaz Rockit. Later, he would participate in an onstage reunion with Mercenary in the early 2000s and live performances with Mordred and Heathen. Though Mercenary would reform as an active group in 2007, more recently the musician decided to try his hand at the music he heard his parents playing during his youth. Convening a large ensemble featuring horns and strings in 2017, the group rehearsed a set of jazz and swing standards made famous by the likes of Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Last July, Söderlund and the band he christened the Masterful Orchestra made their debut at the Bottom of the Hill, cramming onto the stage for a full house of fans. They have since performed at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek and Sweetwater Music Hall. The singer and his group celebrated the release of their debut CD with an outdoor concert at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park a few years ago, drawing a big crowd to enjoy an afternoon of classic standards, Sinatra deep cuts, a song written by his composer mother and even a nod to his hard-rock roots with a swinging take on the Thin Lizzy hit "Dancing in the Moonlight." In the fall of 2021, the band returned to the stage for it's first public performance in over a year, drawing a large crowd for a free Saturday afternoon concert at the Golden Gate Park bandshell. Söderlund is preparing to release his sophomore album summer that will feature more standards, a rock hit, an R&B tune and an original song. Last year, the lead single for the album -- a version of Neil Diamond's classic hit "Love on the Rocks" -- becomes available on all digital streaming platforms. The song was recorded at San Francisco's Hyde St. Studios with engineer and producer Jamieson Durr (who has worked with Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Don Felder of the Eagles, Nancy Wilson and Wyclef Jean), before the finished track was mastered in London at iconic Abbey Road Studios by Andy Walter (David Bowie, Jimmy Page, U2, Coldplay, Radiohead). The singer and his group bring their annual Valentine's Day show to the stage at the Cafe Du Nord Friday night. Opening the show will be creative local tribute Bond Gir l. Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Cherie Lebow, the quartet covers hit songs from 007 films throughout the years as well as other spy-related soundtrack tunes (the themes to "Mission: Impossible," "The Avengers" and "Peter Gunn").
