HANGING GARDENS LIVE STAGE hosted by CAT’S CRADLE & BABYLON UNDERGROUND:
Orb Sound System; System 7; Astralasia; Zetan Spore; Infinite Collective; Axis Mundi; Orangafruup; Kalichakra; Flutatious; Daft Monk; Suns of Arqa; Buck Fillington vs Melc; OOOD (live Psychedelic/Techno/Electro/Breaks); Orchid Star; Markie B (Erb & Remedy); Lebrosk; B-Sub-Lime; Wiggzaro; Melosa; Bad Tango; Broken Eye; Motna; Shiny.

WAVEFORM PSY STAGE hosted by TRiBE of FRoG:
Mechanimal; OOOD; Neuroplasm; Re:Creation; Crystal Monkey; Peak; Subliminal System; Pickle; F'da F'da; Psychosonic; Timmer; Dr Psy; Wicki; Hypnocoustics; Occular; Flooting Grooves; PLUS an exclusive LIQUID SESSION feat. - Chameleon; Monk3yLogic; Mebjar; Liquid Ross vs Mike Logic.

ARCHANGEL^ ELECTRONICA STAGE & OM BONGO present – CONTENDER CORNER:
Barry Ashworth; Eddy Temple Morris; Rodney P; Squat Dom; Chris Liberator; Geezer; Dogshite; Undercover Hippy; Ipcress; Pablo; Llamaleaf; Seashoe; Ade; Agent Smith; Kitson; Dr Meaker; Vent; Unit 9; Apply The Breaks; Freshold & Retrix; ill Audio; Captain Flatcap; Dready Glen; Miss Grace; Lockdown; Jessi G aka Bombshell; Mary Miss Fairy; Havok; Neurodriver.

DOWNTEMPO STAGE hosted by GAIA CHILL & EARTHEART DRAGON CAFÉ:
Dr. Alex Paterson; Astralasia (Chill-Out Set); Mirror System; Sephira; Lunarsonic; Nova; Suns of Arqa; OOOD (live Chillout/Downtempo); Wadada & Angel-I (Suns of Arqa) present Stranger Music; Pete Ardron; Chillion; Globular; Dymons; Flooting Grooves; Cosmosophy; Toulliche; Bez23; Red Earth; Liquid Lounge; Arcturian Soul; Another Green World; Terra Nine; Tiffany Lunn; The Beaupreau Project; Michele Adamson; Laekyn; Naked Nick.

PROG & TECH HOUSE STAGE hosted by CHOONY’S HOUSE:
Alex P; CJ MacKintosh; Chad Jackson; Colin Dale; Dr. Alex Paterson; Jon Tyrell; DJ Ruby(Malta); Sally J; Disruptive Influence; Choonmaster; PTE; Paul von Goulding; Autolump.

SUN-MOON ARENA:
New for 2013…PsyArt Installation and Visuals set you on a Cosmic Ride to the Stars and back…feel the Ultimate Expression of our Reality.

GREEN VILLAGE:
New for 2013…Green Village featuring stunning views from the Top of the Hill; Healing Garden; Alchemy Temple; Stone Circle; Solar Showers; Worldshift Workshops, and Talks, and Holistic Market.

Much more TBC.

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Time for a laugh at Beverley Festival

It’s not that Beverley Festival shouldn’t be taken seriously, but there again we should all learn to let our hair down at some stage – so this year the festival has made sure it has only the best for its Comedy Nights in June.

Kicking off on the Friday (21at June) night is the brilliant and loveable stand up comedian that likes to hug and eat cake, Patrick Monahan. “There isn’t a comic quite like him and his hugs alone are worth the price of admission”. ***** New Current, 2012.

Having been brought up in Middlesbrough by his Iranian Mother and Irish Dad he has many hilarious and engaging stories about his heritage. “He has the dark looks and stubble of the Middle East, married to the charm of the Irish and the sense of fun of the Teessider… Omid Djalili meets Dave Allen you might say.” Daily Mail

Since he started performing stand-up he has had a meteoric rise up the comedy ladder and has gone from ‘open spot’ to headliner in an incredibly short length of time. Now a regular MC and headlining act at the top London and UK comedy clubs including the prestigious Jongleurs circuit and the Comedy Store, he is certainly going to receive a big welcome at the festival. With the festival attracting a wide range of audiences from music and comedy lovers alike to families, Monahan is the perfect act to start the festival’s comedy nights. “Monahan possesses the rate ability to be hilarious without being outrageous”. ***** 3 Weeks, 2012.

Following on the Saturday, and back by popular demand, is that wackiest of characters, John Shuttleworth.  Quoted as being "A National Institution...the 42nd Best Reason to Love Britain"  Sunday Telegraph Shuttleworth will be bring in his own special brand of comedy to the festival. The Sony and Perrier nominated Shuttleworth will be venturing beyond his garden gate to tread the mean streets of Beverley and wander up to take a stroll around Beverley’s Racecourse. Which is better: city life or country living? Supermarket or village shop? Or is it better to sit in your shed and count the cobwebs? Those are some of the questions the star of Radio 4's ‘The Shuttleworths’, and TV’s ‘500 Bus Stops’ will be asking the audience on Saturday 22 June.  “His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature “ The Guardian Guide. "Wonderful, wacky, and weird" Radio Times.

Not only will Mr Shuttleworth be appearing live at the festival, but he will also be appearing twice in his film “Southern Softees” on the Saturday of his performance.

To round off a weekend of humour, the festival is proud to include in its programme a cabaret version of its Patron, John Godber’s award winning film play “Bouncers” in which we welcome you to a vision of British Urban Nightlife’. Lucky Eric and the rest of the Bouncers will arrive at the festival on Sunday 23rd  for audiences to spend a night with Baz and the lads, Plain Elaine and, if they are Lucky, Sexy Suzy, along with a host of other characters.  Follow them on their Friday night out , from the hairdressers to the drunken taxi ride home, all under the watchful eyes of the four men in black. Performed by a top-notch cast  “Bouncers” should not to be missed!

Certainly a weekend to smile about!

For further information on the festival go to the festival’s website www.beverleyfestival.com or by call the office on 01377 217569.

Single Event and Weekend Tickets can be obtained on-line from www.beverleyfestival.com

Patrick Monahan                Friday 21 June                    8.00pm                      £12.00

John Shuttleworth             Saturday 22 June               8.00pm                      £16.00

“Southern Softees”           Saturday 22 June               6.00  & 10.00pm      £4.00

“Bouncers”                         Sunday 23 June                 8.00pm                      £12.00

Day tickets available:  Friday  £30 Adults; Conc £27; Saturday/Sunday £45 Adults; £41 Conc

OTHER INFORMATION

Beverley Folk Festival 2013 – 21st June to 23rd June

Weekend tickets:  £98 Adults; Concession £85 and Families £281 - Camping £20 per person for 3 nights – Fri, Sat, Sun

Artists already confirmed for 2013

The Proclaimers • Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes • Oysterband • Gretchen Peters (USA) • Lau  • Steve Forbert (USA) • Ian Rankin • Eduardo Niebla • Sam Carter • Henry Priestman • Curtis Eller (USA) • Megson   John Shuttleworth • Patrick Monahan • Lucy Ward • Allan Yn Y Fan • Blackbeard’s Tea Party • The Young ‘uns  The Whiskey Dogs •  Folkestra •  Eric Brace & Peter Cooper (USA) • Coco and the Butterfields • Will Kaufman  • Edwina Hayes • Farino • Circus Envy •  Chris Cole • The Duncan McFarlane Band 

‘Bouncers’ 

Beverley Folk Festival Patrons

Mike Harding – Broadcaster, singer, songwriter, author, poet & comedian.

John Godber – Olivier Award-winning playwright (Up ‘n' Under, Bouncers, Teechers, etc.), director & lecturer.

Beverley Folk Festival Award Nominations

Shortlisted for ‘Best Family Festival’ Award -  2012 UK Festival Awards

Finalist in the Remarkable Tourism Event Category -  REYTA Awards 2012

Finalist in the Remarkable Tourism Experience/ Event   REYTA Awards 2013

Contact Details

Artistic Director: Chris Wade    Festival Directors: Andrew Mills; Jim Pybus; Matt Snowden; Mike Booth

Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 9XA

Tel: 01377 217569       Email:  info@beverleyfestival.com      Website:  www.beverleyfestival.com

The Chime For Change event is taking place at London's Twickenham Stadium on June 1 and it will feature sets from the likes of Beyoncé and Florence + The Machine as stars raise awareness of women's rights and issues.

It was announced today (May 20) that a number of top names from entertainment and politics will help host the Gucci organised event, with Madonna leading the list.

Other names due to host include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon and Sarah Brown, Jessica Chastain, Gloria Steinem and Freida Pinto.

Speaking about the issues surrounding the event, Madonna said:

"60 percent of the children in the world NOT in school are girls! 2/3 of the world's illiterate are WOMEN! I Do NOT accept this. We need to change this and we WILL CHANGE THIS!"

Beyonce meanwhile said in a statement: "I am really happy that so many amazing artists and presenters have come together to support CHIME FOR CHANGE on 1 June. Our goal is to have a great time together while we unite and strengthen the voices of girls and women around the world."

Tickets for the event, which will also see the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Ellie Goulding perform, are on sale now.

announce new single

'Second Bite of the Apple'

Out April 30th

Today, Beady Eye announce the release of ‘Second Bite of The Apple’, the first single from their new album ‘BE’. The track will be made available for download from April 30th through Columbia Records.

‘Second Bite of The Apple’s’ off-kilter, spacey swagger exemplifies the evolution in the band’s sound and Dave Sitek’s influence on production. Building to an exhilarating, brass infused climax, the track is a bold statement of intent, announcing the band’s return in storming fashion.

The band’s series of three intimate shows in June to celebrate the release of ‘BE’ sold out in a matter of minutes after being announced. They will kick off proceedings at the Manchester Ritz on June 19th before heading to London to perform at the Camden Centre on June 20th. They will finish the run in Glasgow at the ABC on June 22nd.

One of the most anticipated albums of the year, ‘BE’ is set to be released on June 10th. The album is available to pre-order now from www.beadyeyemusic.com.

The band are set to perform at V Festival and T in the Park this summer with more announcements to follow shortly.

JUNE

19 - Ritz - Manchester

20 - Camden Centre - London

22 - ABC - Glasgow

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Beady Eye are:Liam GallagherGem ArcherAndy BellChris Sharrock

All songs written by Gallagher, Archer, Bell.

Published By Sony ATV

Produced by Dave Sitek and Beady Eye

Engineered by Zephyrus Sowers and Gem Archer

Assisted by Manon Grandjean  and Paul 'Spooner' Heywood

Recorded at State of the Ark studios, Richmond, London

Mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent

Assisted by Geoff Swann

Mastered by Ted Jensen at Stirling Sound, NYC.

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The US singer said that unheard vocals from the late R&B icon will feature on the track 'They Don't Know'.

Aaliyah died in 2001 aged just 22 after a being involved in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

Brown confirmed the news at a press conference to promote upcoming album 'X', which will be released on July 16.

Other music stars due to feature on the album include Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Kendrick Lamar.

Speaking about the video for 'They Don't Know', Brown said: "I shot it in the hood. I went to 60th Street and Cedar Block. [I'm] bringing both worlds together and trying to uplift the poverty side of the community and show them where I'm from. I'm from Virginia, but everybody comes from a broken home or being broke - I remember when I was."

The rapper has been nominated for 12 gongs at the ceremony, which is taking place in Los Angeles on June 30.

He is up for awards such as Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the Year, with a total of five nods in the latter category.

Drake also dominates the Best Collaboration section, where he is nominated four times.

Other notable nominees include Chris Brown in the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, with the 'Don't Judge Me' man scheduled to perform on the night.

Beyoncé will battle the likes of Rihanna and Alicia Keys in the Best Female R&B/Pop artist, whilst The Throne and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are up for the Best Group prize.

Azealia Banks and Kendrick Lamar meanwhile will vie for the Best New Artist prize alongside Joey Bada$$, Trinidad Jame$ and The Weeknd.

In the Best International Act: UK category, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Labrinth, Rita Ora, Emeli Sandé and Wiley are nominated.

She came out on top with an impressive 54% of the vote although she also scored an 18% negativity rating. Country-pop hitmaker Taylor Swift also did well with results of 53% positive and 27% negative.

The stars that didn't do so well include Lady Gaga, who is currently recovering from hip surgery after suffering a labral tear on her Born This Way Ball tour earlier this year, Chris Brown and Justin Bieber.

Canadian sensation Bieber attractive 20% positive compared to 54% negative, 'Don't Wake Me Up' superstar Brown only received 13% positive votes alongside 57% negative, and 'Judas' beauty Gaga scored a little higher with 29% positive but also had 50% negative votes.

Meanwhile, a wax figure of Adele is due to be on display at Madame Tussauds in London from July and a photograph of the likeness was teased earlier this month.

The pair previously dated before the 'Don't Judge Me' man assaulted the singer in 2009, but they have been back together recently.

However, in a new interview with Australia's 2DayFM, Brown said that he hoped to see as "many girls as possible" when he celebrates his birthday in Las Vegas.

The star was then asked if he would be taking in his birthday on his own, to which he said he would be doing it "solo". Brown then added:

"At the end of the day, [Rihanna's] doing her thing, she's on the road. There's always going to be love, but I'm just going to do with me, at the end of the day I'm a grown man, I just got to, you know."

The US star meanwhile was somewhat cryptic on Twitter this morning (May 6), tweeting: "Live and you f*cking learn! Lol. Ima just focus on my music."

The star-studded event is due to take place in Las Vegas on May 19 and its bill is similarly glitzy.

Lopez and Sheeran join already announced acts such as Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Christina Aguilera.

Other new additions to the line-up are Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.

As previously reported, country popper Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are leading the way in the nominations, who are all up for 11 gongs.

The star previously announced plans to release 'X' as his sixth studio album, following on from 2012's 'Fortune'.

Brown has now revealed via Twitter a new song called 'I Can't Win', which he suggested won't make the album.

However, he also confirmed that 'X' will be released on July 16.

'I Can't Win' features such lyrics as: "Tell me what did I do to make you hate me so much?/ Why you angry all the time?/ Why you don't wanna ride for me?"

As previously reported, US star Jennifer Lopez recently suggested that a duet with Brown could feature on her upcoming new album.

The US star is currently working on the follow-up to her 2011 record 'Love?', which hit No.5 in the US upon release.

Speaking to Extra, Lopez confirmed that she has been working with 'Don't Judge Me' star Brown on new material.

She even went as far to say that the sessions have been channeling a Lopez sound of old. The singer said:

"We were in the studio writing songs and getting that whole 'Jenny From The Block' flavour back on."

Lopez added: "We actually worked on a bunch of ideas and we talked about doing a duet together for his album."

As previously reported, the 'Love?' star will release her new single 'Live It Up' on May 8.

The celebrity couple originally dated before splitting in 2009 after he assaulted the 'Stay' singer.

It seems they have got back together, however, with Chris Brown also appearing on Rihanna's 2012 record 'Unapologetic'.

Speaking to The Sun, father Clinton Brown said that he initially wished his son hadn't reconciled with the pop songstress, admitting:

"I really didn't want him and Rihanna back together because of the scrutiny and because they are two individuals who are whimsical."

He continued: "You don't have the balance. You need to have balance in a relationship. You need to have someone who is spontaneous but you also need someone who is grounded and logical. Even if I gathered a bunch of people with signs and said, 'Stay away from Rihanna, stay away', Chris will do what Chris wants to do. That's his choice and I want him to be happy at the end of the day."

The song features a sample of Arty & Mat Zo's 'Rebound' and the 'Boom Boom Pow' superstar confessed to Kiss FM that he used the original track without permission because he was just a real fan of the music although it has since caused a few problems:

"So this song by Chris Brown 'Let's Go'. Arty is a dope producer so I wrote this song to rebound this last year. I got in touch with Arty and showed it to him, did a different version to it 'cause I asked him [to] make it newer 'cause I don't just wanna take your song and rap over it. But we did that, we collaborated."

"But in a year's time, time's gone by [and] we preferred writing over and using the [original] rebound. Something happened and the clearance… hopefully we resolved the issue."

Will.i.Am added: "I'm a fan of Arty; I think he's great and the world needs to know about how talented those guys are. It's sad that it's turned into a fiasco but hopefully it's resolved because I'm a fan of those guys to the point where I wrote to their instrumental."