Eleanor Richards was joined by friends and family as she celebrated her 18th birthday at Bar Fusion. The Wednesday Market night spot packed out with a good crowd with music being provided by Electro Therapy DJ Paul Silvester. [nggallery id=1669]
Tribfest 2011 East Yorkshire biggest music festival not only includes top quality Tribute acts but further marquees for both Folk and Unsigned acts from across the country. Over the weekend of August 19th – 21st music fans should take the opportunity to check out the folk and acoustic marquee as well as the main stage performers as some very talented and unique performers are on display at the festival at…
East Riding College students have secured an invitation to perform at the prestigious WorldSkills 2011 showcase event in London in October. The group of fashion, media and hair and beauty students – attending both the Beverley and Bridlington campuses – are joining together to put on a mixed media show in front of thousands of spectators at the ExCeL exhibition and conference centre in London. Their performance is a catwalk…
It could be said that the town of Beverley’s greatest charm is its historic buildings and the timeless nature of the place. You can wander through its central streets and get the feeling that the buildings may have changed little during the past 100 years. However, Beverley is not as ‘timeless’ as people think and, as part of the ‘Beverley 1900’ celebrations at the Treasure House this month, the East…
The biggest and best Tribfest music festival returns to Beverley over the weekend of August 19th -21st. Up to 5000 fans are expected at the 5th festival being held at the Beverley Polo Club at Tickton and this year’s festival includes 21 top tribute acts and also includes additional stages for Folk acts, unsigned bands from across Britain and the Laughing Cow Comedy festival. The main focus of the festival…
The two lucky winners of QualitySolicitors Lockings Brid Bash ticket competition had a great night lat night. Alex Daly won withwww.hu17.net’s Facebook competition and went along with friend Jess Hoyle. Alex says: “My favourite act had to be Chipmunk. He really got the crowd going and the duet he did with Talay Riley was amazing. I have to say Olly Murs was also brilliant – an excellent start to the…
Fresh from filming the video for his eagerly anticipated debut solo single, ‘No Regrets’ in LA, N-Dubz’ Dappy has announced that he’ll be heading to Bridlington to join the star-studded line-up for 96.9 Viking FM’s Brid Bash. This will be Dappy’s first ever performance as a solo artist, which will see him perform fully live with a special performance, which is being kept under wraps until the night of the…
96.9 Viking FM today announce Olly Murs & The Feeling are to join the line up at this year’s Brid Bash, sponsored by QualitySolicitors Lockings! With more than half the tickets already sold, these two major artists are set to spark the final push of ticket sales. Chart topper & multi-platinum artist Olly Murs and Brit nominated pop group The Feeling will join, amongst others, Chipmunk and Loick Essien at…
When you order your first meal or your first cocktail at Beverley’s newest bar and restaurant – Kubana, on Saturday Market – take a bit of time out to savour the moment and think about the most important thing in life. Not money, nor cars; not jewellery, nor a swanky house. Think about love. And think about the story of the husband and wife couple behind Kubana, Ali and Nicola…
This year’s sponsor of Viking FM’s Brid Bash, QualitySolicitors Lockings are delighted to be associated with The Reason 4 who will be recognised from the 2010 series of ITV’s The X Factor. Simon Cowell labelled them as one of his favourite groups of last year, when they astounded the judge’s with their rendition of Cheryl Cole’s “Fight for this love”. The Reason 4 is made up of 4 ex-builders –…
Beverley Minster choir and musicians are launching their first new CD for 10 years on Sunday, July 17th. And for the first time, it will feature singers from the Minster girls’ choir as well as the traditional men and boys. Minster director of music Robert Poyser said this was a perfect time to record a new collection of music in the church. “There are lots of really good singers in…
Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company present the memorable musical, Summer Holiday, which originally starred Sir Cliff Richard and Una Stubbs in the iconic 1963 movie and Darren Day on stage in the 1990s, includes a romantic wedding in Italy as part of the famous road trip from London to Greece in a double-decker bus. Hit Songs include: Bachelor Boy, Dancing Shoes, The Young Ones, Living Doll. Not forgetting the title…
The Friends of Longcroft School Pink Night proved to be a big hit. Several local businesses gave their support to the event that help raise over £1000 which will be used by FOL towards a mini bus for the school. Those there included The Hair Lounge, De Lacy Spa, The Fairy Godmother and Meadow Photography. Music on the night was provided by Paul and Rosie from Viking FM, adding that…
Two local charities were presented with cheques totalling over £1500 … the proceeds from a recent concert given by Beverley Community Choir at Toll Gavel United Church. The event, which also featured the East Riding Suzuki Violin group, was hailed as a very successful and enjoyable night by both The Cherry Tree Community Association and Beverley Community Lift. “There was a wonderful sense of celebration about the whole evening,” said…
The City Hall in Hull will be the venue for the debut concerto performance by talented Beverley pianist Adam Davies on Saturday, 16th July. Adam will be performing the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto accompanied by the award winning East Riding Youth Orchestra. This concerto is probably the most famous in the repertoire (and certainly the most familiar thanks to the memorable Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show sketch with…
The Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are joining forces with local businesses to stage ‘Pink Night’; an evening of perfect pampering on Monday 11th July between 6:30pm and 9:00pm at Longcroft Upper School, Beverley. Cath Bunn, from FOLS, said: “This is an opportunity for girls to come along with their mums, sisters, grandmothers and aunties to experience the best local treatments – from hairstyle consultations and make-overs, to mini manicures…
A lone piper brought to an end the third Beverley Armed Forces Day. A big crowd gathered for the closing of the event, after having been well entertained over the course of the day. Highlights included a full drum head service, a fly-by by the legendary Tiger Moth biplane and a performance from the Beverley Pipe Band. Popular attractions, especially for the younger visitors, included a climbing wall and the…
96.9 Viking FM have this week announced a star studded line up who will take to the stage at this year’s Brid Bash. The first artists to be announced are Chipmunk, Dionne Bromfield, Parade, The Reason 4, Six D and Loick Essien, who will all be performing at the summer gig, held at the seaside venue of The Spa Bridlington on 11th August, with more still to be announced. In…