Entertainment Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/entertainment/ Hopping Between Hubs Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:24:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 70 UP STAR PETER DAVIES FINDING COMFORT IN CREATIVITY AFTER SERIES FINALE! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/70-up-star-peter-davies-finding-comfort-in-creativity-after-series-finale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=70-up-star-peter-davies-finding-comfort-in-creativity-after-series-finale https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/70-up-star-peter-davies-finding-comfort-in-creativity-after-series-finale/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:24:58 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/70-up-star-peter-davies-finding-comfort-in-creativity-after-series-finale/ Liverpool’s first reality star, Peter Davies, has opened up about finding comfort in creativity following the emotional finale of the documentary series that followed his life since 1964. As the extraordinary Up documentary series reaches its conclusion with 70 Up, Peter speaks out about finally stepping away from one of television’s greatest social experiments — and finding fulfilment […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/70-up-star-peter-davies-finding-comfort-in-creativity-after-series-finale/feed/ 0 Luxury Advent Calendars for the Finest Christmas Countdown https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:09:10 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/ Make every day of December worth opening. From exquisite Belgian chocolates and Italian truffles to Danish liquorice and spices from around the world. 12 exceptional Advent calendars for a truly indulgent countdown to Christmas. Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar, 690g, £75.00 from Sous Chef Best for: Couples and serious liquorice lovers The larger Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/luxury-advent-calendars-for-the-finest-christmas-countdown/feed/ 0 INDIE HEROES KAISER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE TWO YORKSHIRE HEADLINE SHOWS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/indie-heroes-kaiser-chiefs-announce-two-yorkshire-headline-shows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indie-heroes-kaiser-chiefs-announce-two-yorkshire-headline-shows https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/indie-heroes-kaiser-chiefs-announce-two-yorkshire-headline-shows/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:16:55 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/indie-heroes-kaiser-chiefs-announce-two-yorkshire-headline-shows/ THE PIECE HALL, HALIFAX – JUNE 4 SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE – JUNE 11   Yorkshire’s very own Kaiser Chiefs are heading home next summer for two stunning live shows.   The Leeds indie heroes will headline Live at The Piece Hall on Friday June 4 before heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Friday June 11.   Tickets go […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/indie-heroes-kaiser-chiefs-announce-two-yorkshire-headline-shows/feed/ 0 SIMPLY RED ADD RECORD THIRD NIGHT AT THE PIECE HALL, HALIFAX https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-add-record-third-night-at-the-piece-hall-halifax/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simply-red-add-record-third-night-at-the-piece-hall-halifax https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-add-record-third-night-at-the-piece-hall-halifax/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:16:55 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-add-record-third-night-at-the-piece-hall-halifax/ Music legends Simply Red will play a record THIRD night at Live at The Piece Hall 2027.   Due to incredible demand for pre-sale tickets the British soul and funk icons’ two Halifax shows on Monday August 9 and Tuesday August 10 are now both SOLD OUT.   A third and final show will take place on Wednesday August 11.   Tickets for this third […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-add-record-third-night-at-the-piece-hall-halifax/feed/ 0 SIMPLY RED BRING ‘SUMMER FUNK ‘27’ UK AND EUROPEAN TOUR TO YORKSHIRE https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-bring-summer-funk-27-uk-and-european-tour-to-yorkshire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simply-red-bring-summer-funk-27-uk-and-european-tour-to-yorkshire https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-bring-summer-funk-27-uk-and-european-tour-to-yorkshire/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:15:13 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-bring-summer-funk-27-uk-and-european-tour-to-yorkshire/ Having spent a year away from the spotlight, Simply Red now announce details of a very special UK and European headline tour for 2027 – including two unmissable dates in Yorkshire.   The ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ tour will see Mick Hucknall and the band play a unique high-energy set, bringing good times and a celebratory atmosphere throughout the sun-kissed summer months. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/simply-red-bring-summer-funk-27-uk-and-european-tour-to-yorkshire/feed/ 0 South London’s Valentina Begins A New Chapter With Her Debut Single https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/south-londons-valentina-begins-a-new-chapter-with-her-debut-single/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-londons-valentina-begins-a-new-chapter-with-her-debut-single https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/south-londons-valentina-begins-a-new-chapter-with-her-debut-single/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:06:52 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/south-londons-valentina-begins-a-new-chapter-with-her-debut-single/ Artist: Valentina  Single: Our Head Release Date: 18th September 2026 South London artist Valentina introduces herself with a soulful debut shaped by family, resilience and a deep love of music, ahead of its release on 18 September 2026 There are entertainers who want to be famous, and then there are artists who simply cannot imagine […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/south-londons-valentina-begins-a-new-chapter-with-her-debut-single/feed/ 0 GEN Z SETS OUT ITS TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gen-z-sets-out-its-terms-of-engagement-with-classical-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gen-z-sets-out-its-terms-of-engagement-with-classical-music https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gen-z-sets-out-its-terms-of-engagement-with-classical-music/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:46:41 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gen-z-sets-out-its-terms-of-engagement-with-classical-music/ New research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) suggests young people are increasingly interested in exploring classical music, but they want barriers to be removed from concert going, to make it more welcoming and accessible.   The new RPO research reveals that whilst 39% of people under 25 are interested in adding recorded classical music […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/gen-z-sets-out-its-terms-of-engagement-with-classical-music/feed/ 0 HUGE LINE UP FOR NEW BRIGHTON HOUSE AND DISCO EVENT! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-line-up-for-new-brighton-house-and-disco-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=huge-line-up-for-new-brighton-house-and-disco-event https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-line-up-for-new-brighton-house-and-disco-event/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:40:09 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-line-up-for-new-brighton-house-and-disco-event/ New Brighton is in for a treat as Dolly Does Disco arrives at Riptide on Friday 2nd October, bringing together some of the region’s most celebrated and experienced DJs for a huge night of house, disco and feel-good dancefloor classics! Hosted by Laura Love, Dolly Does Disco is about much more than the music. It’s […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/huge-line-up-for-new-brighton-house-and-disco-event/feed/ 0 LONGBOAT CELEBRATES BRITAIN AND LONDON ON NEW ELECTRONIC ALBUM PROUD OF MY POSTCODE https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/longboat-celebrates-britain-and-london-on-new-electronic-album-proud-of-my-postcode/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=longboat-celebrates-britain-and-london-on-new-electronic-album-proud-of-my-postcode https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/longboat-celebrates-britain-and-london-on-new-electronic-album-proud-of-my-postcode/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:38:41 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/longboat-celebrates-britain-and-london-on-new-electronic-album-proud-of-my-postcode/ Seattle-born, UK-based band Longboat explores Britain, London and everyday life on forthcoming electronic album, set for release in September Longboat announces the forthcoming release of Proud of My Postcode, a new all-electronic album inspired by Britain, London and the experience of seeing the country through the eyes of an American musician who has made the […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/longboat-celebrates-britain-and-london-on-new-electronic-album-proud-of-my-postcode/feed/ 0 PUBLIC INTEREST IN ORCHESTRAL MUSIC HITS EIGHT-YEAR PEAK https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/public-interest-in-orchestral-music-hits-eight-year-peak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-interest-in-orchestral-music-hits-eight-year-peak https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/public-interest-in-orchestral-music-hits-eight-year-peak/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:49:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151671 The percentage of UK adults interested in experiencing a concert that features orchestral music has reached an eight-year peak,  with interest rising strongly among young people – according to new annual tracking research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). The nationally representative poll of 2,000 adults revealed that 89% of adults would be interested in experiencing […]

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