Posts Tagged ‘festival’

Michael Jackson gets Burns

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Michael Jackson pop’s favourite alleged kiddie fiddler has taken to recording an album of Robert Burns poetry. Are there no depths this man will not sink to?

Michael Jackson recorded an album of Robert Burns poems at his studio in California, friend David Guest has revealed. Gest, who featured in the recording sessions, said the pair both regard Burns, who died in 1796, as “our favourite poet…

Seattle Hempfest 2008: A Celebration Of All Things Cannabis

Friday, August 15th, 2008

This weekend on the Puget Sound waterfront, Myrtle Edwards Park plays host to America’s largest marijuana law reform event in the 17th annual Seattle Hempfest. The festival, the purpose of which is to educate the public on the many uses and benefits of the cannabis plant, runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Although the issue of marijuana legalization is at the center of Hempfest, the festival's always-impressive band lineup is a major reason why it is expected to draw more than 150,000 people to the waterfront this weekend. Among the many…

The top 10 fan versus band scuffles

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

In this litigious day and age, James Gostelows reaction to being elbowed in the head by one of Britains most famous women was refreshing: “Not everyone can say they have been hit by Amy Winehouse.?

It wasn’t so much a ‘band versus fan’ moment as a ‘fan wins outright immediately’ moment. When Panic at the Disco took the stage at last year’s Reading Festival, frontman Brendon Urie…

Page Addresses Phish Reunion Rumor

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Rumors have been going around the internet regarding a Phish reunion. Page points out there’s nothing going on right now, “However, later this year we hope to spend some time together and take a look at what possible futures we might enjoy.”

Original Boardwalk Style, a live album from Trey Anastasio and the Undectet, will be released on June 10th on Trey's own Rubber Jungle Records. Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the Seven Below Arts Initiative, established by…

Can music lovers mix? Rappers, rock fans,racism

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Lethal Bizzle, a Mobo-winning black rapper who once called David Cameron a “donut” for blaming youth violence on rap music, had to perform his set at the annual Download Festival on Sunday under constant shower of objects, including bottles thrown by the crowd who appeared to dislike his inclusion in an otherwise predominantly heavy metal line-up.

The 24-year-old grime star, who was born to Ghanaian parents and grew up in Walthamstow, east London, initially declined to talk about the racist abuse but has decided to urge festival-goers to be more accepting of urban acts appearing…

The Best Jazz Festivals

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

It seems that most romantic language lends itself to this passionate music. From New Orleans, LA in the United States to Marciac, France, here are the best of the best

Head north from your U.S. tour to Montreal then south to Havana (as you can’t get there from the U.S.) to finish a North America tour including Canada’s Montreal Jazz Festival starting June 26 at the Place des Arts, and…

Kanye West Keeps Bonnaroo Fans Waiting Until 4:25am

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

West was due to perform at 2:45am yesterday morning but did not emerge on stage until 4:25am. Even with the stage set-up apparently completed at 3.30am, West did not appear for almost another hour. The crowd repeatedly chanted “Kanye sucks!” during the delay, and today a section of portaloos onsite were spraypainted with the words “Fuck Kanye”.

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Pink Floyd’s missing giant pig has landed

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

A giant inflatable pig that went missing from a Southern California music festival at the weekend has been found in tatters in a desert town.

The pig, which has been a signature Pink Floyd stage prop since its appearance on the 1977 cover of “Animals” and the song “Pigs on Wings,” broke away from its tethers on Sunday night at Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival.

Virgin Mobile Festival Full Lineup Announced

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Ice Cream Man is hoping to make it to the Virgin Mobile Festival to give away thousands upon thousands of Ice Cream Treats. To stay updated on our ice cream slingin’ habits check back often Ice Cream Man.

“This is an incredible event for music fans, our partners and customers, as well as a tremendous introduction to our brand,” said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. “The lineup once again is awesome and, like…

The Ten Best Films of SXSW 2008

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

To celebrate our wonderful week in the heart of Texas, a week where the epicenter of the film world shifted some 1,400 miles to the east ? a place with great BBQ and even better people.

Everyone knows someone who is a little too into their video games. World of Warcraft, Everquest and Second Life, among others, have all drawn people into an online community where anyone can be who they want to be and, in many cases, be someone…