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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chart-topping singer announces four-day festival and run of gigs in Scotland
The Lost Evenings bash will be held here for the first time PARTY ON Chart-topping singer announces four-day festival and run of gigs in Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOLK-rocker Frank Turner is bringing his four-day Lost Evenings to Scotland for the first time. The Recovery singer, 43, revealed he will take over Edinburgh's Corn Exchange for eighth instalment of the bash which will feature performances from indie heroes Nina Nesbitt and Arab Strap. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Frank Turner is bringing Lost Evenings to Edinburgh, with more gigs in Aberdeen, Stirling in Glasgow Credit: ALAMY 2 Scots Arab Strap are among the big names announced for the bash Credit: Thomas M Jackson/Redferns He will make stops on his way to the capital — with gigs also announced for Aberdeen, Stirling and Glasgow. The singer-songwriter has promised surprises with the full line-up not yet announced. Frank said: 'Coming to Scotland for the first time. 'The festival promises to be another brilliant four days of live music across two stages, panels, open mic and much, much more. 'We can't wait to see you all there.' Turner, from Meonstoke, Hampshire, started his career as the singer in post-hardcore band Million Dead before going solo. He is known for acoustic performances incorporating punk and hard rock and raucous shows with his backing group The Sleeping Souls. The musician launched Lost Evenings in 2017 — with sets from the likes of KT Tunstall, The Hold Steady and Pedro The Lion over the years. Edinburgh will host the party between September 25 and 28. Turner will play Aberdeen's The Lemon Tree on September 21, plays Stirling's Albert Halls the next night, then Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio two nights before the festival kicks off. Fans slam Glastonbury as 'worst one ever' as full lineup announced He has released 10 acclaimed albums, with each since 2013 charting with the top five. His biggest hit record FTHC hit the top spot when it was released three years ago. Tickets for the three city dates go on sale tomorrow.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Libertines to headline at Cornwall's Eden Sessions in summer
Indie rockers The Libertines are to headline the Eden Sessions in Cornwall in summer, it has been band, whose songs include Don't Look Back into the Sun and Can't Stand Me Now, will perform on Sunday 13, the final concert of the by Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, the group were part of a British guitar music revival in the early Sessions managing director Rita Broe said: "To welcome them to the Eden Sessions for what promises to be an unforgettable, one-day celebration feels incredibly special." Other acts in the finale concert include punk-folk performers Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, Sports Team and Celtic punk band Mên An Broe said the gig would be "a fitting finale for this years' Sessions season".
Axios
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philly weekender: Broad Street Run, First Friday and festivals
📅 The first weekend in May is here, and that means Philly is brimming with outdoor festivals and events. 🚨 It's First Friday! Look for special events and exhibits at galleries, showrooms and shops across the city. 🍤 The Southeast Market returns to FDR Park this weekend. Dozens of vendors, food and drink are on tap. Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. Pro tip: Some vendors are cash-only. 👩🎨 The Bok Building's open studios is Friday from 5-9pm. Explore all nine floors of the hip South Philly hub for creatives at this free, family-friendly event. 🎶 Spend the weekend in Manayunk at the Sing Us Home Festival. Headlining the outdoor music fest on Venice Island, which runs Friday-Sunday, are the Bouncing Souls, Frank Turner, and Dave Hause & the Mermaid. Tickets: $59+ 🛍️ Shop at the Philadelphia Marketplace in Dilworth Park on Friday and Saturday from noon-6pm. At least 20 markers and crafters from across the region will set up shop. 🎉 South Street Live on Saturday is a day of outdoor events and festivals all along the hoppin' South Philly road, including: 🍻 Maifest at Brauhaus Schmitz: This German beer fest runs from 11am-6pm. Tickets: Free, pay as you go 🔊 Vinyl Block Party: Shop thousands of albums and vintage clothes outdoors from 9am-5pm outside Repo Records. 😄 Saturday is Mt. Airy Day! Head up to Northwest Philly from 11am-5pm for a street festival of music, food, rides and kids activities. 🌷 The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival on Saturday from noon-5pm is chalk full of vendors, live music, family activities all set up around the park. 🎨 Let the kids explore and play at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Family Festival on Sunday from 10am-3pm. Count on art making, activities and workshops.
