#Tivoli Concert Hall

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Unity Phelan and Taylor Stanley

Unity Phelan and Taylor Stanley, “Stravinsky Violin Concerto“, music by Igor Stravinsky Игорь Стравинский (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major), choreo by George Balanchine. As part of the program for the Tivoli Theatre’s 181st Anniversary, 2024 New York City Ballet Danish Tour, Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark (August 14 to 18, 2024).

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Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark

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Joker Out x I Feel Slovenia: Location guide

Interested about the locations depicted in the 'I Feel Slovenia' reel? Check them all out here! 👇

Slovenian Philharmonic (Slovenska filharmonija)

It is the white building in the background, right behind Nace. Check out its history here. And the website.

Ljubljana City Museum (Mestni muzej Ljubljana)

Kris is standing in the first room of the City Museum. That room is a display of the people of Ljubljana, both famous and everyday residents. Right now there is a temporary exhibition about the LGBT movement in Ljubljana called Spaces of Movement. Check out their website. Tomaž Mihelič's dress from when Sestre were at Eurovision is in it.

Ljubljana's Central Farmer's Market (Centralna tržnica)

Jure is at Ljubljana's Central Farmer's Market which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check out the Wikipedia page.

Tivoli Park

This is the largest park in Ljubljana. Check out all the beautiful things you can see in this park here. Nace is here with Pino.

Bojan and Kris' street shot.

Bojan is riding past the high school for music and ballet (srednja glasbena in baletna šola), located next to Križanke. The white obelisk you see in Kris' shot is Napoleonov spomenik, a monument built for Napoleon in 1929.

Jan's shots

Jan is visiting the record store SpinVinyl, next to the Ljubljanica river, near the Café Romeo.

Jan is at Kino Šiška, which houses the Centre for Urban Culture and which doubles as a concert hall. Check out its story here.

Tabor's Court (Športno društvo Tabor)

Bojan is playing basketball at Tabor's Court.

From there you can spot also the church from Katrina's music video!

Ring making at the Rog Centre (Center Rog)

The boys are at Rog Centre, which is a production space where you can create things with your hands. There they organise different workshops for children and adults alike! It was controversial upon its opening due to the removal of a previous artistic space, and saw several protests. Check out their info page and their programme page.

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Tivoli Concert Hall (1954-56) in Copenhagen, Denmark, by Frits Schlegel & Hans Hansen. Photo by Erik Hansen.

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The 1964 Eurovision Song Contest took place in the famous Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen. The event became highly politicised with demands that right-wing dictatorships in Spain and Portugal should be excluded from the contest. There was even some trouble during the contest as just before the Belgian entry, a man entered the stage holding a banner saying "Boycott Franco and Salazar". He was quickly removed from the stage. [eurovision.tv]

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Count Felix of Monpezat attends the premiere of the Nutcracker ballet, at Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark -November 30th 2024.

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Sparks - "Drowned In A Sea Of Tears"

Sparks, the Immortal art-pop duo of brothers Russel and Ron Mael have had a career that any Melomaniac would be envious of. You can catch a glimpse into their revered half-century legacy with the 2021 documentary, The Sparks Brothers. They return with their new album, MAD!, out May 23rd on Transgressive Records. "Drowned In A Sea Of Tears" paints on their signature canvas of pomp and circumstance with a splatter of modern satire. You can see Sparks live worldwide in 2025. (click below for tour dates)

MAD! Tour Dates: Sun. June 8 - Kyoto, JP @ ROHM Theatre Tue. June 10 - Osaka, JP @ Zepp Namba Thu. June 12 - Fri. June 13 - Tokyo, JP @ EX Theater Wed. June 18 - Thu. June 19 - London, UK @ Eventim Apollo Sat. June 21 - Sun. June 22 - Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo Tue. June 24 - Glasgow, UK @ Royal Concert Hall Thu. June 26 - Haarlem, NL @ PHIL Haarlem Sat. June 28 - Brussels, BE @ Cirque Royal Mon. June 30 - Paris, FR @ La Salle Pleyel Tue. July 1 - Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall (venue upscale) Thu. July 3 - Copenhagen, DK @ The Koncerthuset Fri. July 4 - Stockholm, SE @ Grona Lund Tivoli Sun. July 6 - Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Tue. July 8 - Milan, IT @ Teatro degli Arcimboldi Sat. July 12 - Bilbao, ES @ Bilbao BBK Tue. July 15 - Dublin, IE @ National Stadium Wed. July 16 - Dublin, IE @ National Stadium Fri. July 18 - Edinburgh, UK @ Edinburgh Playhouse Sat. July 19 - Wolverhampton, UK @ The Halls Fri. Sept. 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle Mon. Sept. 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Keswick Theatre Tue. Sept. 9 - Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre Thu. Sept. 11 - Boston, MA @ Berklee Performance Center Fri. Sept. 12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre Sun. Sept. 14 - Columbus, OH @ The Athenaeum Theatre Mon. Sept. 15 - Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic Wed. Sept. 17 - Toronto, On @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre Sat. Sept. 20 - St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater Tue. Sept. 23 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre Wed. Sept. 24 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre Fri. Sept. 26 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall Sat. Sept. 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Golden Gate Theatre Mon. Sept. 29 - El Cajon, CA @ The Magnolia Tue. Sept. 30 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre

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Tivoli Concert Hall , 1965 photos by Asger Sessingø

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Members TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Announce September 2024 European Tour

Following a triumphant series of performances in South America with several sold-out gigs where Marko Hietala joined Tarja Turunen as a special guest, the two former NIGHTWISH members are set to captivate European audiences with their enthralling collaboration.

The European trek, which will kick off in September in Germany, promises to be an unforgettable experience as these two familiar voices reunite on stage once again.

Tarja recently released her first greatest-hits album "Best Of Tarja - Living The Dream". Her live show will feature a selection of songs from her career, also found on "Best Of", including fan favorites and her own personal picks.

Adding to the excitement, Marko and Tarja recently collaborated on the duet single "Left On Mars", which received widespread acclaim.

Marko will perform his own songs with his band before joining Tarja on stage for a night that promises to be nothing short of memorable.

Expectations are high as the duo continues to delight fans with both old and new songs, building on the success of their South American tour.

Tarja and Marko's "Living The Dream Together Tour 2024" European dates:

Sep. 08 - DE Berlin - Huxleys Neue Welt Sep. 09 - DE Bremen - Aladin Music Hall Sep. 10 - DE Saarbrücken - Garage Sep. 12 - DE Leipzig - Hellraiser Sep. 13 - DE Hamburg - Grünspan Sep. 14 - DE Herford - Kulturwerk Sep. 16 - NL Groningen - De Oosterpoor Sep. 17 - NL Utrecht - Tivoli Vredenburg (Ronda) Sep. 18 - DE Bochum - Matrix Sep. 20 - DE Ulm - Roxy Sep. 21 - DE Obertraubling - Eventhall Airport Sep. 23 - DE Frankfurt - Batschkapp Sep. 24 - DE München - Backstage Sep. 25 - CH Pratteln - Z7

Earlier this month, Hietala was asked by El Planeta Del Rock if there is any chance of him and Turunen launching a new project together. He responded: "I won't close that option off. We haven't talked about it, putting up a group together or anything like that. But at the moment, it seems that we've got a different kind of connection than it was [in the] past. Because then the camps were really divided already when I stepped into [NIGHTWISH]. And it was hard to find the truth of things, because a lot of it was like a managerial turf war where we got told certain things by one side and told certain things by the other side and lots of confusion — blah, blah, blah — and in the end, yeah, what we already realized a few years back when we were all together there doing the Christmas shows in Finland that after all the hassle has died and the noise has died and everything, you still find out that you lost a friend. And that was the main [reason] why we are basically doing this together again."

In a recent interview with Thiago Rahal Mauro of Brazil's Metal Musikast, Tarja spoke about what it was like to team up with Marko to perform a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special open-air concert in July 2023 at Z7 Summer Nights in Pratteln, Switzerland. Tarja and Marko both played individual sets at the event, with their rendition of the main theme from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical coming during Turunen's portion of the show.

"I got a call from a promoter to take part in one festival in Switzerland last year in a European summertime in July," Tarja said. "And then I got to know, when I had accepted to be the artist of the evening, then I saw that they had also invited Marko and Marko's band to perform in the same festival. So I thought, 'Hmm.' And I was actually sending a message that I wished to reach Marko, because I didn't have his contact any longer, to ask him to perform with me 'The Phantom Of The Opera' in my show. And he responded 'yes.' So, after 18 years [laughs], we were about to sing the song together. And it was super exciting. It was really beautiful. The people got very emotional about this.

"We had met already before — we had been singing on a few occasions in Finland a few years before — so we kind of cleaned the table on that occasion already," she explained. "So we were in good terms, so to say, but now singing 'The Phantom Of The Opera' together after all these years was amazing."

Tarja also elaborated on her friendship with Marko, saying: "It's a new relationship with him, because he's not the same person anymore than he was in the band. He has changed a lot, and many years have passed by. I've changed myself. Life has changed us. So it is a new relationship, let's say. And it had made me very happy to get to know him better after all these years."

Last November, Tarja admitted to Chaoszine that she was "nervous" before performing "The Phantom Of The Opera" with Marko at Z7 Summer Nights. "I believe that he was nervous as well to meet up with me, but we were both very excited to go back to the stage and to sing the song," she said. "We sang 'Phantom Of The Opera' in Switzerland for the first time. Then we went over to Finland to perform it again, did a show together there — he with his band and me with my own. Wow. It was pure emotion. I think it was really beautiful, but it made me kind of… I was, like, 'I'm in peace,' sort of. The feeling was great. I think it was even more for Marko, because I saw him standing there after my concert, when I finished my set, and he came like almost in tears, saying that this was important. We reconnected, and it's great."

Turunen was fired from NIGHTWISH at the end of the band's 2005 tour by being presented with an open letter which was published on the NIGHTWISH web site at the same time. In the letter, the other members of NIGHTWISH wrote: "To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with emotions have become much more important."

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen later called the decision to part ways with Turunen "the most difficult thing I ever had to do." For her part, Tarja said the way she was kicked out of the group proved that her former bandmates were not her friends. "Maybe one day I'll forgive, but I will never forget," she said.

In 2019, Turunen dismissed Internet chatter about her possible return to NIGHTWISH after her December 2017 onstage reunion with the band's then-bassist/vocalist Hietala during a "Raskasta Joulua" concert in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

"I know a lot of fans would love to see something happen, but it's a very long distance away," she told Kerrang! magazine. "Personally, I don't see anything happening with me and them, to be perfectly honest. Marko came a little later into the band; he wasn't there since the beginning. He was always a guy I was close to. Me and Tuomas Holopainen, however, haven't seen each other in a long time… but we have been in touch. It's not bad. The past is what it is; we can't change that. We can only change the future."

NIGHTWISH's authorized biography, "Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006", was published in Finnish in 2006 and in English three years later.

Turunen's husband, Marcelo Cabuli, and his business partners later sued the parties behind the book for defamation. Named in the lawsuit were the publishing house Like Kustannus Oy and the author of the book, Marko "Mape" Ollila. Cabuli and his Brazilian business partners argued that the book includes false accusations and insinuations that have caused them suffering and financial problems.

The book blamed Cabuli for the events leading up to Turunen's dramatic expulsion from the band in late 2005.

In 2011, the Helsinki District Court dismissed Cabuli's lawsuit, ruling that the book — which criticized Cabuli on only a few of its 380 pages — did not detrimentally affect his work or reputation in South America. In addition, the court determined that Ollila did not maliciously portray Cabuli in a negative light.

Nearly two years ago, Tarja was asked in an interview with Top Link Music manager and concert promoter Paulo Baron and music critic Regis Tadeu if she would consider doing a tour with NIGHTWISH if all of her former bandmates apologized to her about how their split happened and invited her to share the stage with them again. She responded: "It is very, very hypothetical that all what you said will happen, first of all — it's very, very hypothetical.

"I'm living in a world, like we are all living in a world, that things happen without us noticing," she continued. "I mean, I can't really close any doors in that sense; I'm not that kind of person any longer. I learned so many things in this life already. I take them as they are.

"So I don't know. It would be very hypothetically possible," she added. "It would be unlikely to happen."

Hietala announced his departure from NIGHTWISH in January 2021, explaining in a statement that he hadn't "been able to feel validated by this life for a quite a few years now." He has since been replaced by session bassist Jukka Koskinen (WINTERSUN),who made his live debut with NIGHTWISH in May 2021 at the band's two interactive experiences.

In an August 2022 interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Hietala revealed that he went through a dark period in his life, which included depression, insomnia, anxiety and an eventual attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. Speaking about how he eventually came to the realization that exiting NIGHTWISH was the right thing to do, Marko said: "It was a long process. Of course, the COVID year that was there, where I had a lot of time for soul searching, it obviously gave me the last incentive that I need something else, that if I just continue with this I'm just gonna get sicker and sicker. But, of course, it's a process.

"I've been chronic depressive since 2010 [or] 2011, so I've been on a permanent medication ever since," he revealed. "Sometimes you get used to the meds [and] you will need more. We did raise [the dosage] during the years also, but it just didn't work. And now that I started to do… I had psychotherapy for over four years now, and then I also talked to psychiatrists and some doctors and did that also in Spain. Then my psychiatrist here in Finland said that I should do these ADHD neuropsychological tests, which I then did in Spain. And, okay, I got it."

Hietala reiterated that he "had been thinking about" leaving NIGHTWISH "for a while" before making the final decision. "Because I had a lot of weight. And I tend to… With the attention disorder, it tells me that when there are lots of trouble, then the disorder makes it into a real chaos," he explained. "There's a shitload of stuff coming and going and no peace anywhere. And for a year or two, I was already waking up every night at three o'clock to bad dreams and anxiety. So I'd say that the whole process probably started already with my former divorce [in 2016]. That was a very sad time when you think about your kids and your broken homes and all that. And then, when I started to get clear from that, then there were, well, all kinds of things. I don't really wanna go any deeper to what kind of things I'd gone through, but I'd gone through enough."

Acknowledging that making NIGHTWISH's latest studio album, 2020's "Human. :II: Nature.", was a "difficult" experience for him, Marko denied that his mental state at the time resulted in a diminished role for him on the final LP. "I think the original idea was to have that… we'll do a couple of [solo vocal appearances], or one solo for me and Troy [Donockley], and the rest Floor [Jansen], and then the harmonies; that was the idea originally for that," he said. "So I don't know if it affected. I think it was sort of as planned. But at that time I already had serious trouble with concentrating and serious trouble with a constant black cloud over my head."

In July 2022, Hietala told Finland's Iltalehti that he had not kept in touch with NIGHTWISH since his departure or followed the activities of his former band.

In May 2021, Holopainen said that Hietala's decision to leave NIGHTWISH "came as a bit of a surprise." He told Finland's Kaaos TV: "Marko informed us in December [of 2020 that he was leaving the band]. And even though he has been very open about his state and problems during the past years, it still came as a bit of a surprise for us. So it was a really tough pill to swallow. And for a few days, I was actually quite confident that there's no coming back, that this is it. I remember talking to Emppu [Vuorinen], the guitar player, and we were, like, 'You think this is it?' 'Yeah, I think this is it.' I mean, enough is enough. So much has happened in the past. Something that broke the camel's back, as they say. Then, after some time had passed — a few days — we started to think that it's been such a ride of 25 years, with so many ups also, that this is not the way to end it."

Tuomas elaborated on NIGHTWISH's reasons for carrying on, saying: "I think we still have something to give, and that's the main point. The music is still there. We felt that there's still so much music that needs to come out from this band that, 'Okay, let's give it one more shot.' And then finding the new bass player was really easy."

He added: "It's not like we do this just because we need to do it and there's nothing else to do. On a personal level, I feel that there's still so many stories and melodies that I want to share with the world with one lineup or another, so that's why you want to continue and keep on going.

"I've said this a million times, that a lineup change is the ultimate energy vampire, and that's how it really felt and still feels."

In June 2021, Jansen spoke about Hietala's exit from the band in an episode of her "Storytime" YouTube video series. She said: "That was a very sudden surprise that, of course, was not fun at all. But we understand — I understand — it was a necessary thing for him to do. And from there, we had to think of how to continue without him, and that also, in preparations towards the virtual show, that was a huge challenge."

In December 2020, Hietala was crowned the winner of the fall 2020 season of "Masked Singer Suomi" — the Finnish edition of the popular masked singing contest. He was disguised as Tohtori — the Doctor.

Photo courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records

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Through the Years → Queen Mary of Denmark (951/∞) 30 November 2024 | Denmark's Princess Josephine, Queen Mary, Prince Vincent, Princess Isabella, King Frederik, and Princess Isabella pose on the red carpet upon arrival for the re-premiere of The Nutcracker classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, at Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen. Tivoli's version of The Nutcracker from 2012 has its re-premiere at Tivoli Concert Hall. Denmark's Queen Margrethe has designed the ballet's scenery and the costumes. (Photo by Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

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Copenhagen City Breaks: Top Urban Tour Packages in Denmark’s Capital

Introduction Copenhagen, Denmark’s vibrant capital, is a city that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern innovation. From its royal palaces and cobblestone streets to its cutting-edge design and sustainability initiatives, Copenhagen has something for every traveler. This article explores the best city break tour packages that showcase the cultural, culinary, and architectural wonders of Copenhagen.

Nyhavn: The Iconic Waterfront District Nyhavn, with its colorful 17th-century townhouses and lively waterfront, is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic districts. Tour packages often include canal boat tours that give visitors a unique perspective of the city, sailing past key landmarks such as the Opera House and the Little Mermaid statue. Visitors can also enjoy dining at one of the many restaurants lining the harbor, offering delicious seafood and Danish cuisine.

Tivoli Gardens: A Fairytale Amusement Park A visit to Tivoli Gardens is a highlight of any Copenhagen city break. This historic amusement park, which inspired Walt Disney, offers rides, concerts, and stunning gardens. Tour packages often include admission to Tivoli, along with guided walking tours of nearby attractions such as City Hall Square and the Glyptotek art museum.

Christiania: Copenhagen’s Free-Spirited Commune For those looking for a more alternative experience, a visit to Freetown Christiania is a must. This self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood is known for its creative street art, eco-friendly lifestyle, and unique cultural scene. Tour packages often include guided walks through Christiania’s vibrant streets, providing insight into the community’s history and ethos.

Conclusion Copenhagen is a dynamic city that offers a wide range of experiences for every type of traveler. From its historic canals to its modern architecture, the city’s urban tour packages provide a comprehensive and exciting way to explore Denmark’s capital. Whether you’re interested in culture, food, or adventure, a city break in Copenhagen promises a memorable and enriching experience.

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Bucket List Travel #1 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Welcome to the Special Bucket List Travel Series of Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide.

  Patti Christensen from San Diego talks about one of her favorite travel destinations, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copenhagen, like much of Denmark is a city on the water. One of the first things you want to do when you go to Copenhagen is go on one of the sightseeing Canal boat tours with a live guide. You hop on this great open-air boat and slowly experience various city views. Copenhagen combines brand new shiny buildings and historic buildings going back centuries. The boat trip past the multicolored buildings is fantastic, with photo-worthy sites all along the route.  And as long as you’re in that area, you might join the locals in a dip in the swimming beaches in the harbor. I found the water extremely cold, but the docks and the beaches were full of sun-worshiping people enjoying themselves.

  There are also so many wonderful and free museums and historic sites to see. Among my favorites is Rosenborg Castle, where you can see the Danish Crown jewels. There are also several other palaces and historic sites. At Amalienborg Palace in downtown Copenhagen, you can watch the changing of the guards every day at noon. It's very similar to that in London but with fewer crowds.

  Another must-see in Copenhagen is Tivoli Gardens. This was the world’s original amusement park; they say that Walt Disney got some inspiration from Tivoli Gardens. It combines beautiful flowers and landscaping, kids see buildings and children shows, and wonderful restaurants. Throughout the summer, great concerts are going on. One must make a trip to Tivoli Garden and eat some beautiful food.

  One of the things you’ll notice in Denmark is everybody rides bikes. if you get a chance, rent a bike and tool around. The city is very flat and very breakable. You’ll see whole families riding bikes, kids riding bikes to school, and adults using bikes to commute. You have to ride a bike in Copenhagen.

  There are many places that have great street food, especially at the Reffen Copenhagen Street  Food market.  This is the largest street food market in all of the Nordic regions.  It includes reasonably priced food from around the world. Copenhagen is definitely a melting pot. The most famous sausage eaten in Denmark is a medisterpolse, spicy and delicious.

    One more thing that you could really enjoy if you happen to be in Copenhagen in July is the Copenhagen jazz festival. The Danes love their jazz, which goes back to the 1930s and 40s when American jazz artists traveled extensively in Europe. The jazz festival, started in 1979, is a month-long festival at small venues, large concert halls and churches, and really big outdoor stages. Many of the events are free and the music is fantastic.

  And of course you have to go and at least have a glimpse of the little mermaids statue. This comes from Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytale about a mermaid. When you see the little mermaid, you might be surprised at its size. My local cousin said, “Nobody ever called the big mermaid”. But getting your picture taken by the statue is one of the experiences you should have at least once.

 Thank you, Patti Christensen for that great episode.

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Beth Gibbons of Portishead Announces Debut Solo Album 'Lives Outgrown' + Tour Dates

Beth Gibbons unveils her inaugural solo venture, Lives Outgrown, graced with ten soul-stirring tracks meticulously crafted over a decade. This musical odyssey is brought to life under the production expertise of James Ford, known for his work with Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, and The Last Dinner Party, alongside Gibbons herself, with Lee Harris of Talk Talk providing additional production touches. This album stands as Gibbons' most intimate creation, a reflection of enduring change and introspection, marked by significant departures from the familiar—be it family, friends, or facets of her past self. It encapsulates the essence of navigating life's midpoint, where future prospects no longer seem as bright, and the past takes on a new, poignant clarity. See “Floating On A Moment” below: Beth shares a profound realization of encountering a future without hope, a depth of sadness previously uncharted. She touches on the inevitable struggles with one's physical limitations, motherhood, anxiety, and the transformative journey through menopause—described as both an exhaustive audit and a challenging descent, and the stark reality of mortality. She reflects on the harsh lessons of loss and the difficulty in accepting life's irreversible conclusions, emphasizing the youthful naivety towards life's eventualities. Yet, from this decade of transformation and realignment, she emerges with a sense of newfound courage and purpose. The album's lead single, "Floating On A Moment," is accompanied by a visually arresting video directed by the renowned Tony Oursler, who sought to encapsulate the song's emotive and transformative power through a visually speculative narrative, highlighting Gibbons' ability to navigate through life's complexities with her evocative music and voice. Beth Gibbons, celebrated for her contributions to Portishead, her collaboration with Rustin Man on "Out Of Season" (2002), her rendition of Górecki’s "Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs" (2014), and her recent collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "Mother I Sober" from his 2022 album, "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers," continues to explore new musical terrains. Lives Outgrown will be accessible across various formats, including Standard and Deluxe LPs, featuring a tip-on gatefold sleeve, heavyweight vinyl, and exclusive booklets, as well as Standard and Deluxe CDs. Special editions purchased from DominoMart and Beth Gibbons' official website will include a signed postcard, offering fans a tangible piece of this profound artistic journey.   Tracklist  1. Tell Me Who You Are Today 2. Floating On A Moment 3. Burden Of Life 4. Lost Changes 5. Rewind 6. Reaching Out 7. Oceans 8. For Sale 9. Beyond The Sun 10. Whispering Love   Beth will be returning to the live arena to perform the following concerts in the UK and Europe in May and June. Tickets will be available from Beth’s website.   5/27: La Salle Pleyel - Paris 5/28: Theater 11 - Zürich 5/30: Primavera Sound Festival - Barcelona 5/31: La Bourse Du Travail - Lyon 6/02: Uber Eats Music Hall - Berlin 6/03: Falkonersalen - Copenhagen 6/05: Tivoli Vredenburg (Main Hall) - Utrecht 6/06: Cirque Royal - Brussels 6/09: The Barbican Centre - London 6/10: Albert Hall - Manchester 6/11: Usher Hall - Edinburgh Read the full article

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Beth Gibbons of Portishead Announces Debut Solo Album 'Lives Outgrown' + Tour Dates

Beth Gibbons unveils her inaugural solo venture, Lives Outgrown, graced with ten soul-stirring tracks meticulously crafted over a decade. This musical odyssey is brought to life under the production expertise of James Ford, known for his work with Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, and The Last Dinner Party, alongside Gibbons herself, with Lee Harris of Talk Talk providing additional production touches. This album stands as Gibbons' most intimate creation, a reflection of enduring change and introspection, marked by significant departures from the familiar—be it family, friends, or facets of her past self. It encapsulates the essence of navigating life's midpoint, where future prospects no longer seem as bright, and the past takes on a new, poignant clarity. See “Floating On A Moment” below: Beth shares a profound realization of encountering a future without hope, a depth of sadness previously uncharted. She touches on the inevitable struggles with one's physical limitations, motherhood, anxiety, and the transformative journey through menopause—described as both an exhaustive audit and a challenging descent, and the stark reality of mortality. She reflects on the harsh lessons of loss and the difficulty in accepting life's irreversible conclusions, emphasizing the youthful naivety towards life's eventualities. Yet, from this decade of transformation and realignment, she emerges with a sense of newfound courage and purpose. The album's lead single, "Floating On A Moment," is accompanied by a visually arresting video directed by the renowned Tony Oursler, who sought to encapsulate the song's emotive and transformative power through a visually speculative narrative, highlighting Gibbons' ability to navigate through life's complexities with her evocative music and voice. Beth Gibbons, celebrated for her contributions to Portishead, her collaboration with Rustin Man on "Out Of Season" (2002), her rendition of Górecki’s "Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs" (2014), and her recent collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "Mother I Sober" from his 2022 album, "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers," continues to explore new musical terrains. Lives Outgrown will be accessible across various formats, including Standard and Deluxe LPs, featuring a tip-on gatefold sleeve, heavyweight vinyl, and exclusive booklets, as well as Standard and Deluxe CDs. Special editions purchased from DominoMart and Beth Gibbons' official website will include a signed postcard, offering fans a tangible piece of this profound artistic journey.   Tracklist  1. Tell Me Who You Are Today 2. Floating On A Moment 3. Burden Of Life 4. Lost Changes 5. Rewind 6. Reaching Out 7. Oceans 8. For Sale 9. Beyond The Sun 10. Whispering Love   Beth will be returning to the live arena to perform the following concerts in the UK and Europe in May and June. Tickets will be available from Beth’s website.   5/27: La Salle Pleyel - Paris 5/28: Theater 11 - Zürich 5/30: Primavera Sound Festival - Barcelona 5/31: La Bourse Du Travail - Lyon 6/02: Uber Eats Music Hall - Berlin 6/03: Falkonersalen - Copenhagen 6/05: Tivoli Vredenburg (Main Hall) - Utrecht 6/06: Cirque Royal - Brussels 6/09: The Barbican Centre - London 6/10: Albert Hall - Manchester 6/11: Usher Hall - Edinburgh Read the full article

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Grand Prix Eurovision 1964

March 21, 1964 | Copenhagen, Denmark

The 1964 Eurovision Song Contest took place in the famous Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen. The event became highly politicised with demands that right-wing dictatorships in Spain and Portugal should be excluded from the contest. There was even some trouble during the contest as just before the Belgian entry, a man entered the stage holding a banner saying "Boycott Franco and Salazar". He was quickly removed from the stage. 

As in the three previous contests, 16 countries participated in the competition. Portugal made its debut whilst Sweden chose not to enter. Germany, Portugal and Switzerland each scored zero points for the first time. In the case of Portugal, it was the first time in the history of the contest that a newcomer did not receive any points at all.

Italy celebrated its first victory with the song Non Ho l’Età, performed by 16-year-old Gigliola Cinquetti. Gigliola would also take part in 1974 and would become the host of Eurovision Song Contest of 1991, together with Toto Cutugno.

As with the first ever contest in 1956, there is no known recording of the show. This is said to be as a result of a fire at the studios of Danish broadcaster DR in the 1970s and the fact that none of the other broadcasters recorded the entire show. A short recording of the winning reprise survives as does the audio recording of the contest. [eurovision.tv]

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Count Felix of Monpezat, Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece attend the premiere of the Nutcracker ballet, at Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark -November 30th 2024.

📷 (1) : Keld Navtoft/Det Danske Kongehus.