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Thursday Thrill: March Madness Your Ultimate Weekend Rundown!

Get ready to dive into an exhilarating whirlwind of events this weekend! From legendary music festivals to uproarious comedy nights, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Let's explore the electrifying lineup awaiting you Southport Weekender 15 - 17 Mar Southport Weekender is three epic nights in Spring for the annual event that's earned itself a reputation of being called The World's Friendliest Party! It's been going for 25 years having evolved each year to become a premier sellout EDM UK event. The legendary Southport Weekender is always in high demand. It's one weekend on the annual dance music calendar that's become legendary and not to be missed. It's a weekend where 6000 like-minded dance-music lovers turn up with one thing in mind. To escape from the norm for the mother of all benders taking over Butlins, in Bognor Regis. You turn up, get your chalet keys, and get on it straight away. No worrying about driving anywhere for the whole weekend. Featuring a massive stage production across six arenas with state-of-the-art sound systems. It's going to be pure dance music heaven. This year the line-up is off the chart featuring one of its biggest line-ups of famous DJs flying in from across the globe including Kerri Chandler, Mr. Scruff, Moodymann, Inner City, Kenny Dope, Wookie, David Rodigan, Brandon Block, Barbara Tucker, Tony Humphries, Loose Ends, Ron Trent, Louie Vega, DJ Spoony, Mr. Thing, Natasha Kitty Katt, Craig Smith, Neil Pierce, Shortee, Shy One, DJ Spen, E Double D, Rampage, MC Rankin, Gordon Mac, MC Shaq D, D-Nyce, Mike 'Ruff Cut' Lloyd, Brand New Heavies and more It's a beautiful south! Tickets & More Info SpringFest Rave 16 Mar Nice Underground hosts the almighty Day rave at Lab 11 In Birmingham's best and lives’ clubbing district. Party-loving ravers can expect to hear the finest heart stopping sounds of the Bassline, Club Classics, and UK Garage dance music genres. Keeping the dancefloor packed all night long. If this sounds like something you fancy, getting hot and sweaty surrounded by like-minded friendly Brummies. You are sure to have a bangin' SpringFest rave! Hosted by one of the standout underground club brands, who definitely know how to throw a big party. With three different arenas to choose from. All of which feature a line-up of quality artists who deliver on their Djing A-game. Headline acts DJ Luck & MC Neat, Joe Hunt, Moppa & Dekka, Pied Piper, Mc DT, Ms Pink, Hyperactive MC, Trudos Sounds, Shorterz, Sandi G and other stellar DJ talent. Lab 11 will be looking mighty fine dressed up for its best night including special fx, a massive production, dancers, glitter stations, and all the best festival vibes! It's one of the raves with a fierce reputation for selling out. And ticket availability is down to the last 10%! So if you're up for a mega danceathon with like-minded ravers go and snap your tickets up before you're left out in the cold. Time to get naughty and NICE! Tickets & More Info Tomorrowland Winter 16 - 23 Mar Tomorrowland is known to host some of the biggest and most famous summer festivals on the globe. Taking their festivals to the next level back in 2019 the festival promoters held their first winter festival adventure. Where a staggering 25,000 ravers from around the world turned up for a mind-blowing dance music festival that was off the chart like no other on their festival dreams and expectations. Back again for its third instalment on the global festival calendar, 22,000 global festival goers return for an exceptional Tomorrowland Winter offering. For a week-long festival which is both unique and epic. And one festival not to be missed! Set in truly, beautiful surroundings high up the magnificent mountains of the L'Alpe D'Huez piste, France, where you can have your best danceathon, meet old friends and new, get hammered, and go skiing and snowboarding. This year its promoters are taking things to the next level! With two brand-new stages, Youphoria (in the heart of the ski resort) and Frozen Lotus (in the mountains). What is not to like? With a menu of dance music that caters to everyone, it's sure to take all lovers of EDM to their happy place. Throw in a line-up of exceptional elite DJs flying in from all corners of the globe. It's one winter sun festival to be top of your festival bucket list. The headliners include Armin Van Buuren, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Netsky, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tchami, Sebastian Ingrosso, Lost Frequencies, Kölsch, Yves V, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Da Tweekaz, Malaa, MATTN, Kevin De Vries, Andromedik, The GOODBOYS, MC Chucky, 3 Are Legend, Amber Broos, B Jones, Henri Pfr, Konstantin Sibold, Mark with A K, Regi It's gonna be a big one on the piste! Tickets & More Info Lollapalooza Chile 2024 15 - 17 Mar Lollapalooza brand is synonymous with clubbers from all over the world. Hosting annual festivals. This weekend, Lollapalooza returns to its festival site at the Hipódromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Chile. The South American edition takes its festival-goers on a magical trip of discovery and adventure that not only features influential Chilean music acts, with a double whammy of seeing some famous world music artists that the world has to offer. The festival offers all the usual festival thrills and more to give you the best memories. This year lineup features Above & Beyond, Arcade Fire, Blink-182, Diplo, Hozier, Jaden, Jungle, Nothing but Thieves, Phoenix, Pierce the Veil, Rina Sawayama, Sam Smith, The Blaze, The Offspring, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Timmy Trumpet, ZHU and more La La Loopie! Tickets & More Info Just For Laughs 16 Mar It's St Patrick's Day weekend and for those of you who'll be in the capital to celebrate this very special day and sinking a few pints of the Guinness and watching the St Patrick's Day parade. London's iconic Indigo O2 is hosting a star-studded comedy event making sure this is a highlight of the you’re going Out weekend. Featuring a line-up of stand-up comedy's finest talent. To be sure, there'll be nonstop laughs in bucket full! Hosted by some of the UK's funniest comedy elite, 'Mock the Weeks' very own Dara O Briain brings a very special evening of Irish comedy gold with Dara’s friends Deirdre O' Kane, Andrew Mazwell, and Ardal O' Hanlon Tickets & More Info Read the full article

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jaydeemedia · 2 years ago

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[ad_1] Family-friendly holidays in Europe come in all shapes and sizes: multi-generation road trips through historic hinterlands, education-heavy city breaks packed with museums, coastal retreats complete with kids clubs and Alpine adventures for all abilities. Then you’ve got the typical major players like Disneyland Paris and Butlins. But perhaps you’re seeking some slightly more offbeat family holiday ideas in Europe? The kind that will keep the kids content while offering a little culture, adventure – and perhaps even vineyard tastings – for the deserving parents. Luckily, whichever type of family vacation you and your little (or big) ones are craving, the continent crams in plenty to keep all ages entertained. Keeping in mind that the best family destinations in Europe will vary by age group, budget and season (there are plenty of great long weekend choices outside of the school holidays), I’ve tried to offer up some varied suggestions here, covering both the more traditional holiday hotspots and a few of Europe’s less obvious destinations. Comacchio is one of the prettiest towns on the Emilia Romagna Riviera Italy’s family-friendly Romagna Riviera Best for: Summer beach fun with kid-equipped camping resorts Italy is one of the most family-friendly destinations you can visit. Pasta and pizza are ideal for fussy eaters, children are welcomed rather than tolerated in restaurants and many bars, and family traditions and get-togethers are ingrained in society as much as the nation’s passion for an excellent meal. Nowhere is that more accurate than the Emilia Romagna region, which isn’t just renowned for being home to much of the country’s culinary genius but also for Italy’s longest riviera, coming in just shy of 60 miles of golden sands. And the best news? The waters of the Adriatic are pretty welcoming even outside of summer, making this a great spring or autumn holiday destination, too (outside of the season, many of the resorts close). Ideal for a week-long getaway of coast, cuisine and some culture, my one-week Emilia Romagna Riviera itinerary allows for plenty of time on the beach – where you’ll find all the amenities and entertainment you’ll need for kids and adults of all ages – as well as some historical and cultural sightseeing in Ravenna, renowned for its UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics. Comachhio, the ‘Little Venice’ of the region, is also a great jumping-off point to see flamingos in the Po Delta. With numerous family-friendly holiday resorts dotting the coast, many of which have camping, bungalows, and hotel room options alongside their kid’s club entertainment, it’s one of the best family destinations in Europe for varying budgets. Let your teens be immersed in the Swiss Mountains and culture Summer camps in Switzerland Best for: Cultural immersion for kids and teens (without the parents) Switzerland may seem a pricey choice for your teen’s first trip without the family, but there’s a multitude of reasons it’s so popular for summer camps. Of course, there’s the jaw-dropping dramatic scenery, which welcomes active and adventurous teens with its arms wide open, and the chance to experience one of Europe’s most peaceful societies. But there’s a bonus for letting your young ones spend a week or two in the mountains: language immersion. With four official languages (German, French, Italian and Romansh) and many camps operating in English, it’s a fantastic place for young adults to start to learn – or get a deeper in-practice understanding – of a second language. And it’s not just limited to these choices; some kids camps also offer other European languages, such as Spain, alongside their outdoor activities. Camp Suisse, for example, has a vast choice of summer camps in Switzerland, allowing teens to choose between cultural, language or natural immersion – or even a mix of all three. If you’re not quite ready for your kids or teens to jet off completely solo, you could even enjoy your own Swiss adventure while they are enrolled at camp.

Blend Skiing with the convenience of staying in Old Town Bansko Learn to Ski in Bansko, Bulgaria Best for: Budget skiing trips serving as a winter sport introduction If you’re looking for family holiday ideas in Europe in winter, what better than a snow adventure and some skiing lessons? While the exact age at which kids should start learning to ski is a subject of debate, most people agree that five years old is a good age. Of course, winter snowsport holidays are notoriously expensive, and that can be quite off-putting if you’re travelling as a large family or nervous that your kids won’t take to the sport. But getting out on the beginner pistes doesn’t have to cost a fortune, as I discovered when I (tried) learning to ski in Bansko, Bulgaria. Not only is this ski resort competitively priced with relatively affordable lessons, equipment hire and gondola passes, but the set-up of the resort lends itself a bit more to family-friendly holidays. Unlike some of the most upscale resorts in Northern Europe, where you need to ski to the Apres-Ski areas and restaurants, nearly all of these facilities are located just outside of the main lift in Bansko, meaning parents could take turns to spend time with any little ones inside the warm cafes, while the other heads higher up the slopes. Another appealing feature is that many of the ski lifts on the site allow people to both go up and down while seated, meaning if you reach a piste and then decide it isn’t suitable for the family, you can also just enjoy the views before returning back down by chair lift. There’s also a ski kindergarten located at the base of the gondola station, helping to make it one of the most affordable, family-friendly winter holiday destinations in Europe. From the coast to the countryside, Glamping locations are popping up across the UK Glamping in Great Britain Best for: Reconnecting with nature without sacrificing comfort A rising star when it comes to staycations in the UK, luxury camping (aka glamping) has become a firm favourite for family holidays, especially for those who want a relatively affordable way to reconnect with nature without giving up on their creature comforts. Offering a slightly more rural feel than many of the UK’s beloved family resort parks, these luxury camping options can range from yurts and upscale tents to converted barns and vehicles. The type of holiday you can enjoy also varies, with comfortable Glamping sites popping up nationwide. From southern coastal stays and Scottish mountain escapes to Welsh hinterland retreats, there’s something for all kinds of families. While the outlay is going to be slightly higher than a traditional camping spot, the benefits for families are numerous. Firstly, there’s no need to bundle everything but the kitchen sink into the car, as nearly all glamping sites have facilities, bedding and (best of all) the tent or glamping site already erected. Self-catering, as when camping, will also help keep the costs down, but you might even have a proper kitchen to work with rather than just a disposable BBQ. Copenhagen has plenty of attractions for all ages A colourful and playful city break in Copenhagen, Denmark Best for: A cultured family weekend with plenty for all ages Picking a family-friendly city break in Europe is no easy task. Do you want more museums or green spaces? To be able to enjoy active adventures on day trips or just walk through peaceful city streets? And then, of course, there’s the budget factor. And while a weekend in Copenhagen might not tick the last box, it more than ticks all the others. The abundance of first-class activities to keep the kids entertained makes it one of the best family destinations in Europe for a weekend getaway. LEGOLAND® Billund has been long celebrated, and many who visit often rate it higher than the location in Windsor. The Tivoli Gardens amusement park, one of the world’s oldest, also has plenty to entertain kids of varying ages.

Then there are the more typical choices such as a zoo, aquarium and entertainment parks. For older teens (and adults), a colourful stroll along Nyhavn, visits to the story-laden palaces, or even tours of the many art galleries and museums provide a mix of entertainment and education. You can even scoot over to Malmo in Sweden on a train, which spends part of its journey inside an underwater tunnel. Forget Disneyland and enjoy the fairytale feeling of Mont Saint-Michel instead No-fly France in Normandy and Brittany Best for: A flight-free pile-in-the-car ferry trip vacation France has long been a popular and easy getaway for families of all ages, with Disneyland obviously being a favourite choice. However, there are plenty of short breaks in France to enjoy that aren’t Paris, with Brittany or Normandy, easily reachable with Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth or Poole, an ideal choice. Pile everything in the car (or cross without a vehicle) and arrive quickly and seamlessly without needing to fly – a bonus for the environment while saving on those airport hassles and checked luggage fees. While this means you could easily enjoy a weekend in North Fance, the region also lends itself to longer stays. This was actually my one and only school trip abroad when I was a teenager, and I loved it – although re-reading my trip report recently, it seems that we spent a lot of time in the Calvados museum, so perhaps the teachers loved it more! What makes it such a great family destination in Europe is the choice of activities and accommodation on offer. You can as easily camp as stay in a chateau, enjoy fine dining or eat crepes every day for fussy eaters, and relish beach days or cultural attractions. Magical Mont Saint-Michel, an Abbey-topped island that is enveloped by the tides, is ideal for a childhood fairytale moment, while the Bayeux Tapestry or D-Day Landing Beaches can be interesting historical sights for teens. It also gives the kids the chance to practise their French if they are taking lessons at school. Families enjoy the views high above Innsbruck Innsbruck’s easy-to-access Austrian Alps Best for: Active outdoor adventures without the faff Innsbruck is a city of two stories. In winter, it becomes a snow-coated playground for skiers and snowboarders, while summer in Innsbruck is much more about exploring the historic Old Town and enjoying clean-air walks. But no matter what time of year you visit, one thing remains constant: the impressive Austrian Alps, which are surprisingly easier to access. It’s this ease of access that, in my opinion, makes Innsbruck ideal for a family-friendly holiday in Europe. Not only can you reach the highest points of the nearby peaks in less than an hour from the centre, but thanks to the spacious gondolas and funiculars, you can easily reach the top with a pram or buggy, too. There are facilities located at both stations with bathrooms, changing rooms and restaurants, and some flat areas to admire the vistas from – there’s even an Alpine Zoo halfway up. The trails are also well maintained, making it ideal for easy walks amongst the Alps. The summer Innsbruck card – which has a 50% discount for 6-15-year-olds – offers access to all the museums and these mountain-reaching lifts. While you could book a long weekend in Innsbruck to see the city’s highlights and take the kids on some scenic trails, extending your trip to spend a summer holiday in Austria is also not a bad idea. While many families will flock to the south for a beach getaway, the Alpine lakes, cute villages, and culture of the country when basking in the sun more than compensate for being in a landlocked nation. Take the family on a journey through time in Sicily Slow down on a multi-generation trip across Sicily, Italy Best for: Long and lazy offseason escapes While the three-generation family on the White Lotus that came to seek out their long-lost heritage didn’t quite have the holiday

they planned, Sicily remains an excellent choice for family-friendly vacations in Europe – especially if you’re planning a multi-generation visit. Alongside all the reasons I gave above for Italy being one of the best family destinations in Europe, Sicily adds even more to the list. Gorgeous soft sand beaches and family-friendly hotels are complemented by incredible food and the island’s seven UNESCO sites, making it an ideal choice for much of the year, including during the spring and autumn school breaks. With so much crammed into the island, you can take the family on a journey through time. Admire Byzantine mosaics in Palermo, marvel at ancient Greek sites in Syracuse or the impressive Valley of the Temples, and learn about how the island became a crossroad of civilizations in the various museums and other notable sights. Or, just enjoy lazy days on the beach against the backdrop of picturesque towns such as Cefalu or Taormina. If the kids are a bit older, you could also enjoy some active adventures, such as gawping at Mount Etna, an active volcano, on a hike, or island-hopping across the Aeolian Islands. You’ll find some of Italy’s more offbeat destinations here alongside the most popular choices. And with plenty of incredible sea-view villas on offer, you can easily bring the extended family along for the ride. A miniature Netherlands can be found at Madurodam, The Hague Combine city and seaside in The Hague, The Netherlands Best for: Beach, museums, and miniatures While Amsterdam might not have the most family-friendly reputation (although it’s a great choice when you forget about its notorious nightlife), there’s another underrated city in the Netherlands which makes for an ideal weekend getaway: The Hague. Often mistaken as a sterile and serious destination due to housing many international institutions, I was really taken aback by just how much was on offer after my long weekend in The Hague. Scheveningen has a gorgeous stretch of coast, with plenty of entertainment along the pier and promenade, making it ideal for a summer getaway. The city centre has a couple of cute canals and plenty of bikes to bring the ‘Amsterdam feel’. Then there are all the fantastic interactive museums – with a particular focus on human rights, peace, justice and art – which are good for introducing teens to some more sensitive subjects. If you’re visiting with younger kids, then the Madurodam theme park (also known as The Netherlands in miniature) and family-friendly theme park in Drievliet are solid options. The Algarve’s beaches are great for families Portugal’s culture and coast on a leisurely road trip Best for: A bit of everything in a kid-friendly country I couldn’t write a list of the best family destinations in Europe without including my adopted home, Portugal. Kids are adored here, and families are often given priority when waiting in line at airports, restaurants and even shops. It’s also a very safe country with plenty of kid-friendly spaces. Planning a trip to Portugal is also relatively easy, as the country is compact, meaning you could either just pick a region to relax or enjoy a road trip as a family to tour different areas. The southern coast is one of the most famous family-friendly holidays in Europe, thanks to the blue flag beaches and plenty of facilities. But there are plenty more things to do in the Algarve than just head to the shore, with water parks, small museums, flamingo sightings, and dramatic cliff-top walks to enjoy. Heading north from there, you’ll find the vast plains of the Alentejo – ideal for a really rural getaway with some wine (for the adults) – the colourful city of Lisbon and the second city of Porto. Alternatively, for a more active family holiday, the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores might appeal. My personal tip for the best family-friendly beach holiday in Portugal, though, is Porto Santo, a small blissful beach island located a short ferry ride from Madeira.

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vivalasthedas · 2 years ago

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How many times do you think the employees at butlins have to shoo away guests from having semi public sex during the adults only big weekends?

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bluesdoodles · 8 years ago

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Skegness Solid Live Music More Blues than Rock in 2017

January drawing to a close, Christmas lights a fading memory. Then your calendar clicks around to Butlins, Skegness for the Great British Rock & Blues Festival, the next year of musical journeys begins. This year the emphasis is on Blues, Rock has fallen if not silent but reduced to a whisper this year, upsetting some and definitely changing the balance and feel of the weekend.

The Introducing Stage got the show underway from 4pm Friday until the early hours of Monday morning. The gaps were minimal the music quality, meeting of friends chatting about what stood out and having fun was the order of the day. The grumble about the lack of rock was justified. The title of the weekend is Rock & Blues so you would expect a balanced mixture. Everyone who knows me knows that I love my Blues of every hue, but I love the energy of Rock, the power of Rock and energy of the stage shows and this year this injection of power was missed. Without the balance of Rock and Blues, we didn’t have the contrast of razor-sharp, sparkling blues guitar and the full-on power chords and stinging licks of granite fueled rock.

Bluesdoodles, Liz Aiken enjoyed the weekend visiting the stages catching acts, missing others. With four stages this was a hectic few days. Starting off with the highlights across the days on Introducing Stage, run by Steve Stanley, of Solid Entertainments with the help from Paul Stiles and the Blues In Britain Team to hand out the voting disks. The Skeggie road takes us to Centre Stage – designated as ‘The Rock Stage’ by the Butlins programming team. The journey continues with a visit to Jaks with its late night sessions jams and a distinctive atmosphere, organised by Blues Matters. Finally, our travels and weary feet take us to Reds, 2017 the Blues stage. The programming was without argument patchy by the Butlins team what was good was very good, interspersed by mediocre and poor. The Road was definitely a Blue cobbled street rather than a rocky trail throughout the 2017 weekend. Let’s hope this is a transition year and next year the balance between Rock and Blues is restored. There are so many young exciting bands on the circuit that would be delighted to entertain the Skeggie crowds.

Now, for the music. GT’s Boos Band got the show under way and they were one of the thirteen excellent bands who delighted the crowded area at the heart of the Skyline Pavilion. The bands played for the chance of performing on a stage at Butlins 2018, decided by public vote. The three successful bands this year were Friday Night – Tom Walker Trio, Saturday, Southbound and the final finalist on Sunday was Greg Coulson Band. The competition was tough every band bought an interpretation of blues and rock that shows the depth of live music in the UK today. Tom Walker Trio, played a set that sparked including originals and an interesting, entertaining interpretation of Joe Bonamassa’s John Henry. Hitting the authentic blues spot Backwater Roll certainly pleased the audience in a packed area. Saturday night showed that this stage is getting more popular every year as the place to find new festival gems that you will want to see live again. Southbound were great on the night with a live performance showcasing the power of the rhythm section as they delivered their distinctive Blues Rock with a bucket of soul sound thrown in for good measure. Matt Edwards Band with Stuart Dixon on bass impressed as did their 2015 album Four Berry Jam. Matt has a voice that makes you listen and his guitar playing has an infectious tone. Amy Eftekhari’s performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow got the crowds purring with delight. Then it was Sunday two performances really stood out and on another day Elles Bailey would have won. Her vocals have power and the addition of Nick Garner on harp added another dimension to this class act; for me the winner of Sunday night. But the popular vote went to Greg Coulson, who delivered by surrounding himself with excellent musicians and a confident stage presence on the day. His experience as keyboardist with The Selectors shone through combined with strong numbers from his forthcoming debut album. This was party music that lit up the Introducing Stage.

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Centre Stage is where queues form every night long before the doors open. At least now they are entertained by the adjacent Introducing Stage. This year designated The Rock Stage for the first time had one certainty rock would be hard to find. Friday night opened with one of last year’s winners Sugarman Sam & The Voodoo Men. Wow, the transition to main stage fitted the band perfectly with a strong set. The music was hefty blues-rock, punctuated with authentic blues licks that curled around the rhythm section. Sugarman Sam, is growing as the new number She’s A Woman demonstrated. The following act was Eric Sardinas & Big Motor highly anticipated and deeply disappointing in the delivery. Yes, a string did break, but why the length of time off stage, as so many said surely someone of this calibre should have a spare guitar tuned for slide, do a different number or have a guitar tech. It was left to the bass player, Paul Loranger who held the fort not once but twice as Sardinas left the stage and flounced off again. What the band played was good but the flow of the set was disjointed and definitely an off night for this colourful performer of Rock-blues.

Saturday with two sessions the afternoon opened by Texas Flood another winner from 2016. What a winning Rock n’ Roll set. Texas Flood definitely washed away any cobwebs with a rip-roaring high octane set that rocked. This is the rock we want to hear at Skeggie, but why the early timing? It was not as if the evening bands were that exciting. The energy was high, the timing sharp they certainly did Wales proud! The interplay between guitar and bass was sharp and entertaining. Closing the afternoon the Helen Hardy Band entertained. A good R n’ B band the covers we know and flowed through the auditorium as Saturday afternoon drew to a close. Saturday night. Kenney Jones & The Jones Gang, may not be classic rock but this was a band that delighted the crowds with songs from his vast back catalogue. Kenney Jones, the drummer who was the heart of three of the great bands The Small Faces, Faces and The Who. The crowd sung along with delight to Itchycoo Park and more. Leafhound, a rock band were well received with Luke Rayner’s guitar sounding superb, the most underrated of the weekend. (Bluesdoodles spent most of the time in Reds and Jaks this just didn’t rock our boots)

Last day of the festival with a feeling of the night after the day before. The last of 2016 Introducing Stage winners the Rainbreakers started things off. This is a band that never rains on your parade but brings a ray of sunshine Once again proving what a great launch pad the introducing stage is as they also stepped into Centre stage limelight delivering a storming set. The testimony to this was the queue for the merch as people wanted to get their hands on the latest E.P. Rise Up. This was R n’ B with attitude, full of tasty riffs and delicious licks in the eclectic selection of numbers. A class act with loads of potential to be a name on everyone’s lips. Popa Chubby Band closed out the afternoon with his own brand of Blues and R n’ B with his trademarked lead breaks, held together by a solid rhythm section. The crowd really warmed to him many hearing him for the first time. Definitely class blues BUT definitely not Rock as Poppa described his music as Working Class Blues. The night was not about rock but there were three acts that delighted the audiences. Kicking off the double celebration of the Rocking Blues was Laurence Jones with his new line-up. He built the energy, excited the packed house, the guitar was sweet. Laurence full of confidence gained from years of touring and playing live across Europe and the UK. The set was one-hundred percent Laurence with ribbons and bells as he showcased his latest album Take Me High. That is definitely what he did he took us high in to a dazzling blue encrusted music with the edge of rock With Joanne Shaw Taylor up next we were going to be in for a Wild ride. Reflecting her current album, the set was full of deep blues riffs and licks that curled around the audience with a sensuous and stylish flow. The interaction between Joanne and her bassist Luigi Casanova adds energy a visual focal point. Then she breaks away and soars into her renowned guitar solos that hit the spot where musical memories are made. Tonight, was the best I had heard her vocals the balance was perfect so voice and guitar were in balanced harmony. Closing out the festival on Centre Stage was Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel where many re-lived memories and reminded many of the sound track of their youth.

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The weekend selection at Jaks was vast, full of delights and festival gems plus the fun of Saturday afternoon Jam. Ranging from the gently harmonious blues from Fran McGillivray to the dynamic sounds of blues with a punk attitude and sassy energy from the Husky Tones as this duo caught your attention. With a new album out soon this is a band we will be hearing lots of as they ask Who Will I Turn To Now? Closing the night as the other stages fell silent we danced into the early hours with The Revolutionaires led by the charismatic and energetic Ed Stephenson. Saturday afternoon is all about the Jam which two young men, Mikey Maclennan and Steve Liddle ran with style as unfortunately Jam stalwart Gary Boner from Roadhouse was unwell following a recent operation. Everyone wishes Gary a speedy recovery and a hearty welcome back to Skegness 2018. Saturday evening was a night of magic live-music. With two of the acts for many the bands of the weekend. Firstly Catfish who played a blinding set. Deep emotional blues full of verve and style as Matthew Long with his voice and guitar dominated the stage capturing the audience so that no-one was tempted away. Catfish’s rendition of Make It Rain was stunning and the emotions were charged and there were tears of joy as the passions of the audience and the band connected. Their new album, out 28th January, Broken Man will be a hit of 2017 there is definitely nothing broken about this band. How do you follow that with Dom Pipkin & The Ikos and some New Orleans infused music. Closing the night and welcoming in Sunday were LaVendore Rogue. A band that is like marmite with the supporters outweighing those who cannot connect to their interpretation of the blues. Mixing up the set with old Hokie Joint numbers and tracks from the debut album, Light Up With they definitely shone music into our soul tonight. Sunday evening, without Roadhouse they pulled a blinder by filling the gap with Ash Wilson. The anticipation was high, many had seen him play dual guitar in the Sean Webster Band. On stage he was joined by Bob Fridzema and Roger Inniss who played on his debut album, Broken Machine. Joining him on drums tonight was Wayne Proctor sitting in for his brother Phil Wilson who was otherwise engaged playing drums with Laurence Jones on Centre Stage. The set was mature, accomplished a quality performance of R n’B from everyone on stage. We heard covers like My Babe done the Ash way. Ash’s vocals are strong at times sounding like molasses with the bass drum the heartbeat like cotton popping in a sun-drenched field as he Holding Hands was sung. The Revelator a Jesse Davey number picked up the tempo. There was a pure synergy between these top drawer blues musicians a delight to behold and listen to. Be delighted to see him on the Blues main stage next year. Following this Will Johns & Friends, with Mikey Maclennan once again coming to the rescue as stand-in drummer. He met Will and the band a few minutes before stepping on Jaks stage with them to play a festival set. What a brilliant job he did. Very entertaining with witty repartee, brilliant guitar with a fantastic tone. What a high quality set of blues. The festival had one more act as the clocked turned into Monday, Jaks was packed as everyone squeezed a few more musical memories out of The Great Rock & Blues Festival 2017. Kris Barras Band, who delivered blues rock with power and a force to be reckoned with. Another live act that delivers every time building on the studio sound heard in their current album Lucky 13. Blues Matters once again delivered music that will hold many memories and hats off to the DJ Clive Rawlings who each year acts as the glue that held the sessions together.

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Reds this year was coloured with Blues of every hue and shade. With Friday and Saturday dedicated to firstly to the harmonica and then to Alligator Records. Opening the festival for Reds was A Harmonica Explosion, a night where this German folk instrument was re-shaped in tone and playing by Southern States Blues musicians to be forever connected. Blues and harmonica are a perfect pairing. Opening the night was Giles Robson Band, a very entertaining set engaging the audience who were delighted to participate when asked. The music was an explosion of blues harp as we stepped on board the steam train and followed Giles on a ride full of tonal twists and turns of the blues-harp. Later on in the evening he was joined by three more renowned harp-players Magic Dick, who for some reason was not on top form, James Harman beset with frustrating technical issues so his harp was silent for far too long and the cream of the night a musician on fire Billy Branch. When they all played together at the end of the evening we were treated to a harp firework display. The acoustic set from Martin Harley opening on Saturday afternoon was a melodic delight as he explored the tonal ranges of his lap Weissenborn guitar. The covers took us deep into the Delta full of acoustic twists and turns gently kick-starting a harmonious Saturday in Reds turned Blue. The tempo then changed and Reds was packed as loyal fans of Nine Below Zero were once again caressed by the band that knows how to deliver. The only disappointment was this set was on in the afternoon many felt it suited an evening slot. The music drew you in the blues was delivered and everyone left with a deep sigh of contentment. The evening was a celebration of all things Alligator. With a first for Skeggie a Q&A session with Bruce Iglauer President and founder of Alligator records. Lots of interesting questions and we all gained an insight into how a blues label works. Three blinding sets unfurled showing the diversity of electric blues. Marcia Ball got the Alligator Party rocking turning Reds into a Roadhouse for this Blues Spectacular. Proper Chicago blues played by a wonderful group of musicians who with a smile opened up the joy of the blues and entertained. Marcia Ball sung like an angel accompanying herself on the piano with the musicians that pulled together to showcase the sound they just love to share with everyone who listens. Blues is heavenly when played this well. The harmonious and interesting combination of drum shuffles, sax, keys and the power of vocal lyrics was infectious with the guitar pulling the show together. Wow! How do you follow that? Easy when you have the depth of Alligator artists to choose from. Next up blues with a difference a trio, Moreland and Arbuckle. All eyes are focused on Moreland with his cigar box guitar and Arbuckle’s, harp and vocals. A high octane band playing Roots music that rocks you to your core. Electrifying raw delta infused music that gets the adrenalin pumping feet tapping and you get a warm feel good glow as the music surges through your veins. Closing tonight we headed deep into Southside Chicago for authentic urban blues with Toronzo Cannon. Having learnt his craft in the competitive and demanding Windy city club scene it takes a special blues magic to rise above the crowd. Toronzo has that with style and a flourish as he melds smooth vocals and stinging guitar chords. With a mix of his own numbers with strong lyrics and a couple of covers; what a dynamic end to an evening that enveloped you in Chicago Blues and so much more.

Sunday at Reds was a mixed package for me opening with Lil Jimmy Reed featuring Bob Hall on Keys this was the perfect blues smoothie for early Sunday afternoon. Followed by Paul Jones and Dave Kelly as a duet Sunday was a smooth affair. The evening was a mix David Knopfler on acoustic guitar, disappointed, The Blues Band as ever delivers British blues with style and aplomb. Closing the night is Jamie Williams and The Roots Collective; this is blues infused with English Folk and roots music. Closing the festival on Reds they delivered a stylish set that didn’t for me shout out the blues. Not a celebration but a party we all enjoyed.

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There were many highlights of every Blue hue the strongest stages over the whole festival weekend were Jaks and the Introducing Stage. The night celebrating Alligator Records was a combination of brilliant blues drenched music. The three young bands who won The Introducing Stage Sugarman Sam & The Voodoo Men, Texas Flood and The Rainbreakers, all added a shine to the festival. Memories of 2017 will be many and all tinged in blue rather than rock. The acts that you should run to see again are Catfish, LaVendore Rogue, Ash Wilson, the winners of the Intro Stage and Elles Bailey. Joanne Shaw Taylor in this form is a force to be reckoned with, Marcia Ball , Moreland & Arbuckle, Toronzo Cannon and the harp supremacy that is Giles Robson.

Skegness Solid Live Music More Blues than Rock in 2017 Skegness Solid Live Music More Blues than Rock in 2017 January drawing to a close, Christmas lights a fading memory.

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#The Great British Rock and Blues Festival is an amazingly superb and pretty big weekend event organised and managed by Butlins. The event is #Call: 0203-745-3778 #flighttickets #onlinebookings #TicketsOnSale #airfare #AirlineTicketing

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April 23, 1960, in Beatles History, the debut of The Nerk Twins!

This date saw the first of two dates that John and Paul performed as the Nerk Twins at the Fox and Hounds pub in Caversham, Berkshire.

The pub was owned by Paul’s cousin Bett Robbins and her husband Mike, who had previously worked as Butlins Redcoats. John and Paul visited them for a week during the Easter holidays, worked behind the bar and performed twice over the weekend.

Paul, “That spring of 1960, John and I went down to a pub in Reading, The Fox And Hound, run by my cousin Betty Robbins and her husband. We worked behind the bar. It was a lovely experience that came from John and I just hitching off down there. At the end of the week we played in the pub as The Nerk Twins. We even made our own posters.”

The pair performed on acoustic guitars and sang without microphones. They opened with The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, a song best known to them by the 1953 Les Paul and Mary Ford version. The rest of their set was mainly made of rock 'n' roll and country and western songs.

Paul, “Betty's husband turned me on to showbusiness in a big way, and the talk we had with him about how we should do the show was very formative. He'd been an entertainments manager hosting talent contests at Butlins, and been on radio. He asked what we were going to open with, and we said Be Bop A Lula. He told us: 'No good. You need to open with something fast and instrumental. This is a pub, a Saturday night, what else have you got?' We said, 'Well, we do The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise.' I played the melody and John did the rhythm. He said, 'Perfect, start with that, then do Be Bop A Lula.' He was good like that, and I would remember his advice years later when we were organising our shows.”

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elicts · 5 years ago

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𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚 … 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

under the cut you can find a varying list of wanted connections for mister pacifist himself, eliot rivera! i tried to make most of these as flexible as possible so we can fine tune them or spruce up an existing plot with one so feel free to reach out and lmk if any work for you and your amazing muses ! ( @opalsmedia )

i. what a sad little life, jane ( open to all )

a ballad for a quirky rivalry & a come dine with me inspired plot

( song inspo: the village green preservation society - the kinks )

tw: food mention

fully inspired by the downright bizarre student societies at my university and this video. two members of your typical, average, book club with a twist. every november without fail the club participates in a come dine with me inspired week for charity. five members of the strathmore literary club host one dinner party each for the others for five consecutive days. at the end of the week’s rotation, they each write the name of a member who has particularly impressed them (be it from their hosting style or the meal itself) and put it into an envelope to be drawn from. the winner of the week gets to donate the money to a charity of their choosing! but... what would happen if either eliot or your muse took a year’s loss to heart? whether it be underhanded tactics or just bad hosting, whatever occurred during this year’s charity week has left a sour taste in someone’s mouth. and with the next literary club meeting on the horizon tensions are higher than ever.

this could apply either in a previous year or be an upcoming plot that could cause a lil bit of tension!

ii. fear was never on my mind ( taken by alejandra )

a ballad for a childhood friend

( song inspo: youths - slow magic & innocence - nathan wagner )

i thought of this and my mind instantly went one of those british family holiday camps that have like... the ferris wheel and pantomime performances ( i specifically thought of butlins ) but this could genuinely be a vacation anywhere in the world. just two children who met on a holiday and to whom two weeks felt like a lifetime of friendship. could honestly go in any direction but some fun thoughts are shared memories and time capsules (!) or them meeting now and desperately wanting things to feel the same and they don’t as they’ve grown into two different people.

iii. we’re standing in oceans ( taken by isadora )

a ballad for adventure & a twist on confidants

( song inspo: oceans - vallis alps & luna - bombay bicycle club & explore - sundara karma )

with tensions at an all time high in the manor, the thought of escapism (even if it’s just for the afternoon) seems awfully tempting. but eliot’s never been one to dive headfirst into an adventure. presenting ‘fifty great things to do in the south-east’. a bucket list of activities that can be done in and around london and the south-east of england thought up of a tipsy evening over a glass of wine when ‘wouldn’t it be easier to do outreach by just going to the predecessors’ houses?’ seemed like a logical statement. and he can’t go back on his word now! now they’ve become weekend confidants, the kind who share things on a car journey to never repeat aloud again. but it’s nice just for a few hours to get away from it all. (as a former tour guide for a museum in london i will happily provide the list too if wanted, just as a little bonus).

iv. want to see us, want to see us apart ( open to all )

a ballad for a could have been

( song inspo: cellophane - fka twigs & dancing with our hands tied - taylor swift)

i once wrote that eliot made the headline of a single daily mail article and i would love to expand on that. essentially, just a connection that fizzled out before it ever really began due to media attention. i envisage they were two people much on the cusp of a great, big, something pre-strathmore until a disagreement about something outside a fashion week afterparty became publicised. it could have ended amicably or alternatively just have been an absolute wreck but we can work that out!

v. like the kids in art school said they would ( taken by sloane )

a ballad for a helping hand

( song inspo: ready to start - arcade fire & harbour lights - a silent film )

eliot’s used to feeling like he doesn’t quite belong in certain social spheres and for the most part, it’s something he still battles with in belonging to the society. perhaps it’s why he picks up on the other not feeling quite at home in recent weeks. it’s become a bit of a personal side mission to ensure they feel included and more at ease during their instruction. it could also be a nice opportunity for them to bond a bit more and for him to share his own experiences to empathise!

#opalstask #opalsplots #some of these are ... long for no reason but i tRied

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References/Apendix

References:

ABC News (Australia) (2011) Victim of assault in UK riots speaks out Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZysXNqaPk0 [Accessed 15 April 2020]

Allen, V., 2011. They Threatened To Stab Me, Says Student Mugged By 'Good Samaritans' During London Riots. [online] Mail Online. Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2024461/LONDON-RIOTS-2011-Ashraf-Haziq-says-good-samaritans-threatened-stab-him.html [Accessed 16 April 2020].

Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre Introduction (2020) Available at: https://www.acphysicaltheatre.com/introductions [Accessed: 12 April 2020]

Berman, G., 2014. The August 2011 Riots: A Statistical Summary. [online] House of Commons Library. Available at: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06099/ [Accessed 28 March 2020].

Drury, J., Reicher, S. and Stott, C., 2019. London’S 2011 Riots: Report Blames Deprivation And Poor Policing – Not Mad, Bad, Dangerous People. [online] Keele University. Available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/discover/news/2019/february/2011-riots-report/deprivation-poor-policing.php [Accessed 28 March 2020].

DV8: DV8 History (2020) Available at: https://www.dv8.co.uk/about-dv8/dv8-history [Accessed: 14 April 2020]

FranticAssembly (2015) The Frantic Method: Creating Choreography Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7R_V2iCZoY [Accessed: 11 April 2020]

Graham, S., n.d. The Frantic Method | Frantic Assembly. [online] Frantic Assembly. Available at: https://www.franticassembly.co.uk/the-frantic-method [Accessed 11 April 2020].

Jesús Aguilar (2013) DV8 - Enter Achilles Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY6rEZU9K8I [Accessed: 14 April 2020]

Mail Online. 2011. 'I Only Have 25P Left But I WILL Start Again': Shopkeeper Whose Store Was Ransacked By Rioters Vows To Re-Open. [online] Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2024928/London-riots-2011-Hackney-shopkeeper-Shiva-Kandiah-25p-open.html [Accessed 2 April 2020].

Meikle, J., 2011. Malaysian Mugging Victim Ashraf Haziq Says 'Britain Is Great'. [online] the Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/aug/11/malaysian-ashraf-haziq-riots [Accessed 16 April 2020].

Ola Norstedt (2008) Last fight in green street Elite… Terence Jay, One Blood Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zisPeVF4WaU [Accessed: 1April 2020]

Servos, N., n.d. Biography | Pina Bausch Foundation. [online] Pinabausch.org. Available at: http://www.pinabausch.org/en/pina/biography [Accessed 30 April 2020].

Slovo, G., 2011. The Riots. London: Oberon Books Ltd.

The Kennedy Center (2019) Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre- Millennium Stage (May 2, 2019) Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfYtjmkwp-4 [Accessed: 12 April 2020]

The Telegraph (2011) Devastated Croydon shopkeepers describe ‘mayhem’ of London riots as properties are looted Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxWTy5vkhA8 [Accessed 2 April 2020]

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1. London Riots Script Opening Scene- Memorial (Perspective of the family) LX - STAGE IN BLACKOUT Nikita stood centre stage facing the screen. Video - news report from the start of the riots plays. Video ends. LX - DIM WASH (10%) SFX - track begins All cast begin to move around the stage. Big Ben strikes. All face the back and turn candles on. 11 bell strikes as all move into the 11 o’clock position centre stage. On strike 7 Charlotte, Emily and Tic lower to their knees. After the strikes actors move one at a time to form a line at the front of the stage placing the candles on the floor. In unison the cast turn clockwise to face the back then move diagonally to opposite sides of the stage. Nesta and Nikita bump into each other creating a stand off. LX - BLACKOUT

David Cameron speech and response from journalists and public. (Showing the varying perspectives on the situation at the time) LX - NATURAL WASH (70%)

Voiceover: We are reporting live from outside of 10 Downing Street where David Cameron is about to address the public about the recent riots across the UK.

Woolf: Finally someone who's gonna tell it how it is.

Michael: Good morning. I've come straight from a meeting of the government's Cobra committee for dealing with emergencies.

Nikita: Who trusted that idiot to run our country.

Emily: I feel huge sympathy for the families who've suffered, innocent people who've been burned out of their houses.

Charlotte: As ever, police officers have shown incredible bravery on our streets in confronting these thugs, but it's quite clear that we need more.

Tic: Oh my god they’re really brave with their shields and pepper spray.

Michael: We've been discussing the action that we will be taking to help the police to deal with the disorder on the streets of London and elsewhere in our country.

Nesta: Good to see he can put his gin and tonic down for 5 minutes.

Emily: Let me first of all completely condemn the scenes that we have seen on our television screens and people have witnessed in their communities.

Charlotte: I also feel for all those who live in fear because of these appalling scenes that we've seen on the streets of our country.

Michael: These are sickening scenes – scenes of people looting, vandalising, thieving, robbing, scenes of people attacking police officers and even attacking fire crews as they're trying to put out fires. This is criminality, pure and simple, and it has to be confronted and defeated.

Charlotte: We've been discussing the action that we will be taking to help the police to deal with the disorder on the streets of London and elsewhere in our country.

Tic: All this Tori bollocks is pissing me off.

Nikita: To be honest I can see why people are kicking off.

Michael: I feel huge sympathy for the families who've suffered, innocent people who've been burned out of their houses and to businesses who have seen their premises smashed, their products looted and their livelihoods potentially ruined.

Woolf: Riots are really sickening. Those looters are not political protestors, they are a bunch of lousy kids who think they can get their way all the time.

Charlotte: People should be in no doubt that we are on the side of the law-abiding people who are appalled by what has happened in their own communities.

Nesta: That’s bullshit he doesn’t care.

Emily: I also feel for all those who live in fear because of these appalling scenes that we've seen on the streets of our country.

Woolf: We’re trying, give us a break.

Charlotte: It's quite clear that we need more, much more police on our streets and we need even more robust police action.

Emily: These are sickening scenes – scenes of people looting, vandalising, thieving, robbing, scenes of people attacking police officers and even attacking fire crews as they're trying to put out fires. This is criminality, pure and simple, and it has to be confronted and defeated.

Nesta: More police means more rioters so bring it on.

Michael: The Metropolitan police commissioner has said that, compared with the 6,000 police on the streets last night in London, there will be some 16,000 officers tonight.

Emily: People should be in no doubt that we are on the side of the law-abiding people who are appalled by what has happened in their own communities.

Tic: Don’t normally agree with Cameron … and I still don’t.

Nikita: It’s one law for them and another for us.

Emily: As ever, police officers have shown incredible bravery on our streets in confronting these thugs, but it's quite clear that we need more, much more police on our streets and we need even more robust police action, and it's that that I've been discussing in Cobra this morning.

Woolf: I mean he’s not wrong, how are we meant to fight thousands of rioters.

Charlotte: All leave within the Metropolitan police has been cancelled.

Tic: oh no, boo boo PC Plod can’t go to Butlins

Charlotte: There will be aid coming from police forces up and down the country, and we will do everything necessary to strengthen and assist those police forces that are meeting this disorder.

Nesta: Just bring the army in, they’ll deal with it with way less talk and more action.

Michael: As ever, police officers have shown incredible bravery on our streets in confronting these thugs, but it's quite clear that we need more.

Woolf: It’s not the police's fault we’re outnumbered and not all trained for this kind of situation.

Michael: There have already been 450 people arrested.

Woolf: There’s many more to come yet.

Charlotte: We will make sure that court procedures and processes are sped up and people should expect to see many more arrests in the days to come.

Emily: I am determined, the government is determined that justice will be done and these people will see the consequences of their actions.

Nikita: Why are people listening to paid up pricks like this? The sickening thing about people like him is that they haven’t learned the lessons from history.

Charlotte, Emily and Michael (overlapping): And I have this very clear message to those people who are responsible for this wrongdoing and criminality. You will feel the full force of the law, and if you are old enough to commit these crimes you are old enough to face the punishment. And to these people I would say this: you are not only wrecking the lives of others, you are not only wrecking your own communities – you are potentially wrecking your own life, too.

Emily, Charlotte and Michael: There is important work to be done. Thank you.

Politicians leave centre stage.

LX - SPOTLIGHT STAGE RIGHT

Nikita: Who the hell does he think he is?

Tic: They are a load of cunts.

Nesta: They're not cunts, they're not useful.

Tic: It sounds so fake.

Nikita: They're all just paid up pricks who don't care for people like us.

LX - SPOTLIGHT STAGE LEFT.

SFX - PHONE RING.

Woolf: (on phone) Hello … it is, who am I speaking to? … Didn’t think you were working this weekend … Yeah I’ve seen the news ... Wait what? This is meant to be my weekend off … I’ll have to see if I can find child care first ... I’m not even trained for riots, what do you expect me to do? … Alright I’ll sort something okay. I’ll let you know. Bye.

Woolf leaves.

SCENE BETWEEN RIOTERS.

LX - NATURAL WASH (60%)

Emily enters.

Nesta: Where have you been?

Emily: Do you care?

Nikita: Not really. Did you see that idiot on the news?

Emily: Yeah, what about it?

Tic: That Cameron prick reckons he can stop the riots.

Nikita: It’s gonna get worse yet.

Tic: You know Zak from down the road got arrested last night.

Nesta: What’s he done?

Tic: Been burning cars.

Nikita: Are you serious?

Nesta: That’s class!

Tic: Looked fun to be fair.

Nesta: Maybe we should try that tonight?

Emily: What do you mean tonight?

Nikita: Didn't you get our message?

Emily: No, what message?

Tic: We joined the riots last night it was well fun.

Nesta: You should have seen the looks on the coppers faces!

Nikita: You should join us tonight!

Emily: I don’t know, I don’t really want a criminal record.

Nesta, Nikita and Tic look at Emily

Tic: Come on!

AD LIB STUFF HERE (CONVINCING)

Emily: I really don’t know.

Nesta: Come on, you're not afraid are you?

Nikita: It will be fun!

AD LIB STUFF HERE (CONVINCING)

Emily looks at the girls. She’s convinced.

Emily: Fuck it. Let’s go.

All leave cheering

Riot Scene (Perspective of the rioters with police interaction)

LX - NATURAL WASH (70%)

SFX - TRACK BEGINS

4 rioters enter and begin to move around the space.

AD Lib speech from the rioters.

“Is this where it’s happening?”

“What time is it kicking off?” etc.

1 policeman enters the scene rioters are avoiding him however possible.

Slowly the rioters circle the police officer. Small fight breaks out.

2 other police officers enter and 3 of the rioters flee the scene.

Nikita grabs the attention of the police. They turn their backs to the audience and advance towards her.

The other rioters enter the scene. Police become circled.

Police attempt to escape leads to fights of 2 or 3 people. This continues for a while until only Emily knocks Michael down.

Emily: Fucking pig.

Stand-off between the police and rioters.

Rioters begin to hurl insults at the police.

Chaos begins as the rioters begin to run circles around the police attacking from different directions.

Charlotte is knocked down by Tic and Nikita.

At this point the police escape the scene.

Followed by AD lib abuse from the rioters.

“Yeah that's it you go home.” etc.

Rioters: Justice for Mark! Justice for Mark! Justice for Mark! Justice for Mark!

LX - FADE TO BLACKOUT

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richiesampson-blog · 6 years ago

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Great weekend at The Northern Soul Weekender at Butlins Skegness. Big love to the Motown legends and Organiser Russ Winstanley. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zsmTlgHG2/?igshid=u61g4caf2m64

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Staycation Ideas

Last weekend, Jimmy and I renewed our wedding vows on our wedding anniversary. It was literally perfect, we had the best day and then went on a mini-moon to the New Forest. Get ready for it... Without children. It was bliss! In everyday life it's so easy to be distracted with kids, chores, work and all the dramas that seem to fill life. To have each others undivided attention was rare and oh so precious. I forgot what it felt like to be his sole focus; I felt totally spoilt and refreshed.

We went horse riding, did some gin tasting, ate yummy food, strolled through the forest, laughed, cried and totally reconnected. Perfection. After a couple of nights away just the two of us we came back to our beautiful, wild, loud and attention demanding girls. Jimmy had the rest of the week off and so we have just enjoyed some lovely days together. As you may remember from earlier blogs we used to go out a lot in our early parenting days in order to cope with the stress looking after miniature humans can sometimes bring. However we have worked hard at creating happy memories on a budget. So after a hefty intro, here are some memory making staycation ideas that are all about connecting as a family; without blowing the entire months budget!

1. Choose ONE day out at an exciting place.

This week we did a daytrip to Butlins. The kids flipping love it, like seriously can't get enough. Whilst sometimes we feel like we are enduring an overwhelming child party land, seeing them so happy ticks all the boxes. Sienna aged 15 months went on all the inside fairground rides. The staff assured me they would stop the ride if she cried. Cry?! She beamed and waved at everyone and anyone the whole way around and cried only when mean Mummy or Daddy went to unstrap her and carry her away 🙄

We were gonna tell the kids (obviously mainly for Sky's benefit) on the way there but the looking forward to something is a big part of the fun right?! So we told her on Tuesday so she had 2 days to look forward to our main adventure.

The reason we chose ONE day trip was partly financial but also, I reckon they will remember more of Butlins without the overshadowing of several places all within a small timeframe. If we did another full on activity the day after they would just be tired and grumpy anyway so this was a win for us this week 👌

2. Garden Party 🎉

Now the sun has FINALLY decided to grace us with it's presence we have really enjoyed using the garden. When I say garden party it was actually a simple BBQ but it seems to make the girls a lot more excited if we call it that 😂 We love to socialise and invite other people in on our plans often but we made a conscious effort to hang out just the 4 of us all week. Sky asked who was joining us and I felt it was really important for her to know we love spending time with them: just us sometimes. And you know what? Prepping the food, cooking it and eating was so much less stressful without hosting anyone else. The kids had their needs met straight away and we joked and played around the garden. I definitely still love socialising but I have realised we need to learn how to be together just us sometimes.

3. Splash park/park/cafe

We chose free activities that we haven't done for a while (no one likes splash parks in the snow eh?) so they still felt new and appealing but they were FREE. That meant there were some extra pennies for coffee and babyccinos 🙌

4. Country Park Adventures

For the price of parking (and a cheeky coffee) being outside whatever the weather is so much fun! Shelter building, nest building, camp fire building, stick collecting, stick name spelling, leaf crunching, leaf rubbing pictures, nature bucket collecting are just a few of the many possibilities. Can you tell I find the woods exciting?! 😜

5. Afternoon Tea Party

We rounded up our week with a day playing at home. By playing I mean while I sorted through the toys and reorganised things, the kids emptied boxes I'd just filled. The joys 😂😭! In the afternoon I made different sandwiches, cut off the crusts and made them into triangles - this is a great way for kids to try new flavours, they seem more open to trying things when it's a "party". Sky has either "mymite" or dairylea every.single.day but today? She has a new thing for ham with mustard mayo (for the win!). There were crisps, jelly, scones with jam and clotted cream, lemon drizzle cake and banana muffins! Such a feast and so much cheaper than eating out.

The tea party was followed by dancing to loud music in the lounge until someone got hurt and cried: standard.

So everyday life continues for us Monday: swimming lessons, nursery runs, making packed lunches, not eating ice cream everyday, playgroup attending and playdates. I love our life but I am definitely looking forward to our next staycation. Comment your staycation day ideas whilst on a budget, I'd love to hear from you. And use your ideas for our next staycation 😉 Love Hannah .x.

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Thursday Thrill: Clubbing Craze & Festival Fever

January blues got you down? Fear not, party people! This weekend's jam-packed with epic beats and good vibes to chase away the chills. Drum 'n' bass legends, dazzling festivals, and inclusive trans celebrations – buckle up, it's gonna be wild 30 Years of V 27 Jan This Saturday one of Birmingham's biggest clubbing meccas is cookin' up an almighty clubbing storm pulling in a big crowd to celebrate 30 Years of V bringing the house down with the biggest drum 'n' bass at XOYO. This one is for the clubbers who are up for a hot and sweaty night with back-to-back DJ sets from some fire DJs. The line-up is pure gold and is going to deliver delightful dancefloor bangers. Hosted by an epic collection of dance music labels including Broken Minds, V Recordings & Weird Science. OML are you in for a treat! Featuring Bryan Gee , Jumpin Jack Frost, Escape,  Frenetic, Phase2  Hosted By IC3, Moose, Busta, and special guests Randall B2B Dillinja (2 Hour Set)  and maybe a few little surprises, listen out for some afterparties to keep your party going 24hr style. Tickets & More Info XOYOBirmingham.co.uk Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender Festival 26 - 29 Jan The excitement is brewing for all those packing up their suitcase, including lots of glitter, sequins, and fancy-dress all of which are welcome as the road trip is planned and ready for one big January festival showdown. This weekend the redcoats lay the red carpet for all those festival-loving people making their way through the gates of Butlins, Bognor Regis. For a whole weekend of non-stop dance music and holiday fun, not so sunny but who cares with a packed itinerary from dawn till dusk or dusk till dawn for the hardcore. It's the royal return of Mighty Hoopla the Big Weekender. I hope you've booked Monday off work because there's sure to be some sore heads! One of the best weekends to see off January 2024 in festival style. Expect lots of fun and fabulous vibes. The line-up features a host of DJs and live acts including the Artful Dodger, Katy B, Horse Meat Disco, Natalie Imbruglia, Gabrielle, Sonique, Cascada, Diana Vickers, Damage, and many more. Tickets & More Info www.mightyhoopla.com CTM 26 Jan – 4 Feb Taking place at various electrifying venues across the city of Berlin, CTM returns for its annual music throw-down. Although there has been a turn of events this week surrounding the Strike Germany movement, several artists including Jyoty and Manuka Honeyon from the already packed-out line-up have withdrawn in support of the ongoing crisis. As they say, the show must go on, well the festival in this case. CTM is known for hosting new generations and musical direction at some iconic Berlin dance music venues including the world-famous techno club Berghain, which is celebrating 25 years this year. This year sustainability is on the agenda of raising awareness and ticket holders will be treated to view Oceanic Refractions which is one big massive art structure a testimony of Papua New Guinean elders in the wake of global ecocide. CMT is a ten-day festival adventure with some mighty raves to sink your teeth into which includes exceptional art and cultural delights. With a bangin' line-up flying in from all corners of the globe including Skrillex, Eprom, Ben Frost, Special Request, Monolake, Kim Ann Foxman, Kali Malone, Aisha Devi, Backxwash, Felicia Atkinson, HiTech, and more CTM is set to be one epic festival. Tickets & More Info www.ctm-festival.de BEATFOREST 27 Jan Love music and the environment? Then BEATFOREST festival is for you! This new festival is happening next to Thailand's stunning national park, so you can groove to cool tunes amidst breathtaking scenery. BEATFOREST is more than just a party; it's a mission to plant trees and fight climate change. All festival-goers are encouraged to plant a tree, so the area can one day become a lush green forest. Music lovers unite for the planet! Chill vibes from artists like Sunju Hargun, Footprints on Mars, and Mae Happyair fill the air, making BEATFOREST the perfect place to relax and connect with nature. And if you want to dance, there's plenty of opportunity for that too! BEATFOREST is just a two-hour drive from Bangkok, so it's easy to get to. So grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and your eco-warrior spirit, and head to BEATFOREST for an unforgettable experience! The line-up includes laidback sounds from Sunju Hargun, Footprints on Mars, Mae Happyair, Marmosets, JASSS, CEM, Stefan Goldmann and more Tickets & More Info www.ra.co TRANUARY 27 Jan After a successful debut festival Tranuary returns for another full-on daytime tonight, right royal knees up. Back in the northern hemisphere of the UK, Manchester is the glorious city for the TRANUARYsafe inclusive space event. Run "by trans for trans" the community event brings together a mix of performances to make January feel a little more exciting after the lull of Christmas. Expect anything from dance classes, craft sessions such as a Lino printing workshop hosted by Cleo, and lots of DJ sessions where you can get your brightest and biggest dance-off and a whole lot more. With the ethos of people sharing resources and building alliances of new friends and old within the trans community. Tickets & More Info www.ra.co Read the full article

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tumblunni · 8 years ago

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MORE miscellaneous thoughts and ideas for Changeling Sim!

* If I decide to set the story in the UK, maybe the de-stress holiday options could be different to reflect it? Just having spring/summ/autumn/winter holidays was always a bit confusing for me in Princess Maker, i am really bad at telling the time and i could never remember which time gave which stat boosts no matter how many times I played! So it could be neat maybe if you can just pick between different types of holiday that give different stats. But maybe still have a few random cute splash images for them, which change each season even if the stats don’t. * Anyway i was thinking an option could be ‘farm’? Or like.. ‘country’? Whatever way to phrase it would contain the most types of holiday, lol. i remember I always really adored these as a kid, so maybe they get a bonus depending on how low the kiddo’s age is? Splash images could be her feeding a baby goat, maybe doing some horseriding, maybe doing a pottery course cos they had one of those at my local model village. Speaking of which, maybe have a model village one where you get a lil bonus historical education along with your goat hugs! * And maybe an option could be a theme park or holiday home type place. i cant remember what the official term for those is, I always used to call them all Butlins just cos Butlins was the one we visited most often as a kid. My grandma lived nearby. It was like a sort of thing like disneyland? Like a theme park so big that it has multiple areas and on-site hotels and youre meant to stay there for the weekend and stuff. Except butlins isnt big, its just that its common to have these things even for small ones here. Its like.. the closest thing we have to american ‘summer camp’? Except its a whole family thing. But it has all the activities and sports areas and stuff, and you’d stay for a weekend up to a month. And have lil cabins. Also i laugh at how my perception of the word cabaret was completely backwards thanks to these places! The little kids’s singing and standup comedy thingie at butlins was called the cabaret so I thought thats what it meant. Rather than it being a word for raunchy adult dances that was kinda used ironically here XD * or maybe just have a regular day trip small theme park thing as an option. That’s like the most common family holiday in modern times, right? It could give me a fun chance to draw some references to real life ones I went to as a kid, like Thorpe and Oakwood and Barry Island! And lots of potential for different cute splash images, there could be a family rollercoaster ride pic that fills up more and more as you make more friends throughout the game! See everyone’s comical reactions! And omg, a haunted house and maybe like a log plume or other water ride? And just a pic of everyone eating terrible theme park snack food and being buried in merchandise because wasting all your money is what holidays are really about! * Oh and while I’m thinking about it, maybe make the currency actually be british pounds and follow rational money logics? like £50 for the cheapest farm trip holiday up to £300 or so for the weekend camp one. Not 300 gold for a single book, lol! rpg currency doesnt even match up to yen properly, stuff is just way too cheap instead of way too expensive XD thats like a £5 sword, lol * Also even the holidays that stay the same could be a bit different if I try making them more british! like we could show a big ol grey british pebble beach and have everyone drenched under an umbrella like ‘well this isnt exactly what i imagined’ XD Tho those can be really fun too if the weather is okay, theyre fun all year round instead of just summer! You can find fossils on the shore, and see more crabs and seaweed and stuff! But you dont get to build sandcastles so i’m glad there’s still a few proper beaches around the country lol. * Oh and I probably wont have any sort of beach fanservice cos even if i wanted to throw it in for other people’s enjoyment its not like I’ve had much practise drawing stuff I hate, haha! But I could just double up on the funnycute family antics instead. Having the mother character be an actual presence in the plot makes it a lot easier, cos I could include her in these scenes instead of having to keep her face hidden 24/7. And cos she’s miss buff former hero of the human world, we could have her like... carrying a giant pile of supplies in winter holiday and being all overprotective, running around weilding one of those giant beach umbrellas like a lance in summer, trying to pick a fight with a bull in the farm holiday. generally just being a funny background event! The mum who’s more immature than her kid XD * Maybe take something from other games in the genre like Prince Maker Braveness and Spirited Heart, and add a £0 indoor relaxation option to the holiday menu? Like, not all stress relief HAS to be a holiday. And maybe make the ‘wander around the local shops’ holiday give a small stat boost to outgoingness or charisma or whatever its called, while hanging out indoors raises studying but doesnt decrease stress as much and has a chance of decreasing your social skills if you do it too much. Maybe every holiday could have a chance of not working if you do it too many times in a row? or maybe that’d be too annoying gameplay-wise, even if its more realistic. Sometimes realism needs to be suspended in favour of fun! * Also i liked that in Spirited Heart you could explore in a (non-monster-infested) forest for a holiday! Maybe that could boost magic stats a little? I also remember how the old flash game My Pet Protector had a thing where you actually had to find the different holiday locations while dungeoncrawling before you could use them. Tho i didnt like how it was random whether the flag would activate, so you had to keep going back to the same dungeon. Unnecessary awkwardness! * Maybe a random chance of friend characters appearing in the background of holiday splash screens? It would make it less boring to see the same pic again and again during a long game with lots of replay value, yo. Or other randomized minor features getting swapped out, like kiddo playing with a different animal at the farm, or whatever.

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