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C4 Boosts Creative Economy
Published: 26th January 2012
Chief Executive David Abraham has announced that Channel 4 plans to invest more money than ever before in the UK independent production sector - pledging nearly £450m to original UK content
Celtic Connections brings the stage to life
Published: 26th January 2012
Celtic Connections kicked off in spectacular style last week, and sees the launch of a brand new theatre strand as the festival celebrates the influence of Celtic culture on the stage.
IOEX predicts events uplift in 2012
Published: 26th January 2012
International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX) is predicting a bright 2012 for the events industry as it releases the results of its industry poll.
Advice About Working Overseas
Published: 20th January 2012
At EntsWeb we publicise a lot of jobs and auditions for overseas venues and agencies so I though it only right to put together some advice on what to look out for when considering these jobs.
The Angel
Published: 19th January 2012
Entrepreneur John Caudwell is to be the title character in a new flagship Sky 1 HD series to be screened in the summer – The Angel.
Multiple BAFTA nominations for Film4
Published: 18th January 2012
A combination of established names and up-and-coming talent being considered for the prestigious film awards.
Call for volunteers to help at arts event
Published: 10th January 2012
Be part of Scarborough’s Splendid Day Out - The organisers of next month's one-day arts spectacular in Scarborough are looking for volunteers to be part of the exciting event.
Fairport Convention's forty-fifth anniversary UK tour
Published: 10th January 2012
Folkrock legends Fairport Convention will start their forty-fifth anniversary year in style with a major UK tour during January, February and March 2012.
Elgar Comedy Returns to The Royal Albert Hall
Published: 10th January 2012
Once again, established comedians and cutting-edge comedy newcomers will entertain Elgar Room audiences with their lively banter and vivacious stand-up routines.
NETFLIX launches in the UK & Ireland
Published: 9th January 2012
Leading Global Internet Film & TV Subscription Service arrives in the UK & Ireland. For £5.99 per month, people can now instantly watch unlimited films and TV programmes streamed over the Internet
Sinead O’Connor - How About I Be Me
Published: 6th January 2012
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Sinead O’Connor guests on track with reggae producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, titled “How About I Be Me,” available now on iTunes.
Brits call for Beckham, Diana and Dench on new banknotes
Published: 5th January 2012
David Beckham, Freddie Mercury, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough and Princess Diana declared the people's choices to one day feature on updated currency
Streep Streets Ahead for Oscar & Globe Double
Published: 5th January 2012
Bookies William Hill are expecting a great 2012 for Meryl Streep, who they predict will clean up at both the Oscars and the Golden Globes following her extraordinary portrayal of Lady Thatcher.
Celtic Connections to showcase at the Ryder Cup!
Published: 5th January 2012
The Celtic Connections team are delighted to be showcasing Scottish talent at the Ryder Cup in Chicago next September as part of the Year of Creative Scotland.
Dramatic talent for a Splendid Day Out
Published: 5th January 2012
High calibre theatre for Coastival event! A dramatic line-up of theatre talent will take centre stage during a forthcoming one-day arts event in Scarborough.
KT Tunstall adds sparkle to Christmas Lights Switch Off
Published: 4th January 2012
Join KT Tunstall at The Village, Westfield, London at 4pm on 6th January for an intimate acoustic performance and special Christmas Lights Switch Off ceremony celebrating WWF's Earth Hour 2012
The evian® Alpine Experience
Published: 21st December 2011
This January sees evian® bring all that is pure from The Alps to London. The evian® Alpine Experience hits the South Bank, London 11th to 15th January www.facebook.com/evianUK
BJÖRK: BIOPHILIA
Published: 21st December 2011
BIOPHILIA’S “SOLSTICE” APP NOW AVAILABLE AS CHRISTMAS E-CARD
BBM Music
Published: 21st December 2011
BlackBerry has kicked off a limited time holiday promotion for BBMTM Music. Customers in the United Kingdom that download the app before January 4th, 2012 will get the first 6 months for free.
Muppet Christmas Carol tops the UK’s all time favourite Christmas film poll
Published: 19th December 2011
Digital Spy, the UK's biggest entertainment news site with 12m unique users, has revealed The Muppet Christmas Carol to be the favourite Christmas movie of all time.
British Comedy Blog Awards - Nominations Open
Published: 19th December 2011
Did you know the earliest known joke is officially "Why did the chicken cross the road?" - first seen in the March 1847 issue of New York Monthly!
‘ANTHONY HOPKINS - COMPOSER'
Published: 14th December 2011
Sir Anthony Hopkins, one of the world's greatest living screen actors, is releasing the first ever album of his original classical music compositions through Classic FM.
STEPHEN FRY JOINS VIRTUAL MARCH
Published: 2nd December 2011
Stephen joins Beatbullying's The Big March 2012 to call upon the United Nations to explicitly enshrine ‘bullying' in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Santa Hunt! Ted Burns On The Case
Published: 1st December 2011
Day 1: Meet Ted Burns. He's a man. He also presents the long-running TV investigative journalism flop that is Third Degree.
King or Queen of Comedy Nominations
Published: 28th November 2011
The British Comedy Awards sponsored by Foster's return to Channel 4 live from 9pm on December 16 with Jonathan Ross back at the helm and ready for mischief.
Coastival unveils news of one-day spectacular
Published: 15th November 2011
Plans are at an early stage but the event, titled Coastival's Rather Spendid Day Out, will feature music, theatre, exhibitions, comedy and activities for children and young people.
Groov'Your Music With Social Media
Published: 14th November 2011
A Music Marketing Workshop For Singer Songwriters, Musicians, Artist Manager, Start up Labels
BILLY CONNOLLY - You asked for it
Published: 11th November 2011
The Godfather of stand-up comedy returns with his greatest and most requested comedy clips – in addition to his first ever live TV performance – on DVD for the first time ever!
New features for the EntsWeb site
Published: 11th November 2011
In response to customer feedback we have just finished and activated a site update which adds a number of improvements and few tweaks.
Imagine There's No Hunger
Published: 10th November 2011
ALL IS ONE as Hard Rock International and WhyHunger Collaborate with Yoko Ono Lennon for Fourth Annual IMAGINE THERE’S NO HUNGER Campaign
BEATLES MANIA HITS BATTERSEA
Published: 10th November 2011
Amazing opportunity to see Paul McCartney perform on offer at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Charity Auction
The Rum Diary fuels Puerto Rico film industry
Published: 8th November 2011
'The Rum Diary', shot entirely in Puerto Rico over 49 days, generated nearly $20 million(approx: £ 12.6 million) in economic activity, 200 direct jobs and more than 6,000 hotel room nights.
ITV commissions Downton Abbey series 3
Published: 4th November 2011
ITV announces the commission of eight new episodes of the immensely successful Downton Abbey written and created by Julian Fellowes.
Ronni Ancona to make ‘Big Impression’ for children with cancer
Published: 31st October 2011
Comedienne Ronni Ancona is to host the Fantasy Ball in support of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people on Wednesday 16 November 2011.
Music Scroller, The musician Autocue is released
Published: 28th October 2011
Written by a musician for musicians, Music Scroller is the memory stick for the musicians brain ( and you don’t need a USB socket on the back of your head ).
Author and Poet Jack Mapanje
Published: 28th October 2011
Author and Poet Jack Mapanje in conversation with Gillian Slovo
‘Voice of God’ Web Store
Published: 28th October 2011
Unique ‘Voice of God’ Web Store Launches for Global Conference and Event Industry
Piano legends to perform at The Piano Festival
Published: 13th October 2011
The Piano. Featuring Mitsuko Uchida, András Schiff, Alfred Brendel, Ludovico Einaudi, Abdullah Ibrahim, Llŷr Williams and more at Glasgow’s Concert Halls and Tramway, 4th – 27th November 2011
‘FLAVOURS OF PERU’ Food Festival
Published: 12th October 2011
With Chef Virgilio Martinez At Intercontinental London Park Lane From 17 – 23 October 2011
Four days, four themes, one unique festival
Published: 12th October 2011
Dialogue festival unites art, music and literature for a one-off festival experience
The we7 Music Map
Published: 5th October 2011
With an increasing amount of music now consumed online, British music streaming website we7 has created an interactive Musical Map, using the UK's most streamed artists of 2011
The return of London’s most glamorous night out
Published: 5th October 2011
Stompin' at The Savoy will take place in the elegant surroundings of the hotel's Lancaster Ballroom with the atmosphere of an intimate, decadent late night supper club from the 1940's.
SONGFEST, THE SONGWRITING FESTIVAL
Published: 5th October 2011
SongFest, the three-day event about songwriting for songwriters, is set to return for a second year after an explosive start in 2010.
Feargal Sharkey joins Festival Organisers for their 25th Get Together
Published: 4th October 2011
The AFO’s annual Conference is the number one networking opportunity for the sector, but more than that, it provides an opportunity to review, refresh and plan.
Pop Up ‘Priceless London’
Published: 29th September 2011
Sheridan Smith, Nicola Roberts and Giles Deacon today launched Pop Up ‘Priceless London’ to celebrate MasterCard’s programme celebrating the best of the Capital’s iconic Arts and Entertainment Scene
Manchester Food & Drink Festival
Published: 28th September 2011
Countdown is on for Manchester’s 10 day food and drink festival ‘Gastr-avaganza’ 7-17th October.
Family-Friendly Fun at The Races
Published: 28th September 2011
Halloween, Music and Wildlife are just some of the family-fun days planned.
The Three Degrees join top party acts at Bunn Leisure
Published: 28th September 2011
When Will I See You Again? To enjoy the soulful voices of The Three Degrees legends look no further than Bunn Leisure in West Sussex where they will perform their fabulous live stage show.
Pavel Haas Quartet return for second season
Published: 28th September 2011
After making a big impression in their first year as Glasgow’s Concert Halls’ Artist in Residence, the Pavel Haas Quartet return to Glasgow this October for a Sunday afternoon recital at City Halls.
It’s all hocus-pocus at Chessington this Halloween
Published: 26th September 2011
For some spooky family fun this Halloween, head to Chessington World of Adventures Resort between 21st - 31st October from 10.00am-8.00pm, where there will be surprises around every corner.
City Cycle Style
Published: 26th September 2011
Sir. Paul Smith and Boris Johnson feature in photography exhibition of the Capital’s most fashionable cyclists at London’s Royal Exchange from 28 September – 29 October 2011.
London Guitar Festival in the Fall
Published: 26th September 2011
London Guitar Festival in the Fall at Kings Place presents
the unique diversity of the guitar
Songs to Save a Life - in aid of Samaritans
Published: 22nd September 2011
KT Tunstall, James Morrison, The Overtones, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are among the big names to have recorded a unique collection of tracks in aid of Samaritans.
Things that go bump in the forest
Published: 16th September 2011
Facing up to the challenge of entertaining youngsters, teenagers and adults alike, the New Forest Activities Booking Centre (NFABC) is offering haunted Halloween activities with a difference this year
BON APPÉTIT, BELLE AMIE!
Published: 13th September 2011
ORGANISERS of the highly coveted World Food Awards today confirmed that X-Factor stunners Belle Amie will be performing at the third annual gala event, which will take place on Saturday 1st October.
Big Brother bidding battle raises £5,500 for Red Cross
Published: 6th September 2011
A bidding war between two ex Big Brother housemates helped an auction of some of the most show's most outrageous props raise more than £5,500 for the British Red Cross.
POP Goes the Musical
Published: 1st September 2011
BBC Children in Need is Thrilled to Announce a Sensational Line-Up of Celebrities to Perform for POP Goes the Musical.
Winter Sports Show of the Year
Published: 31st August 2011
Tickets now on sale for the all new Ski and Snowboard Show 19th – 23rd October at London Earl’s Court
ACOUSTIC GATHERING VI
Published: 18th August 2011
Acoustic Gathering VI, The free one-day music festival, will take place on Sunday 11th September, at Peasholm Park, North Bay, Scarborough, and 80s legends Red Box will headline the event.
Mr. Men's 40th anniversary
Published: 10th August 2011
Iconic character series hits 40 years - and 120 million book sales
Showcase Live announces relaunch
Published: 8th August 2011
After six months' of intense planning, Showcase Live will relaunch on 12 September 2011 at Under the Bridge, London's best new venue for world-class live music located in Stamford Bridge Stadi
LAS VEGAS TO HOST INTERNATIONAL DJ COMPETITION
Published: 8th August 2011
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is delighted to announce its inaugural World DJ competition as part of a campaign to position Las Vegas as the ‘new spin city'.
Show of Hands to headline at Canary Wharf
Published: 5th August 2011
Show of Hands are to headline a special one-off free Folk Night in London, as part of the biggest outdoor summer events programme ever seen at Canary Wharf (Wednesday, August 10, 7pm).
The Festival Players Theatre Company
Published: 26th July 2011
All-male touring theatre group takes a pop at Princess Beatrice with natty wedding headgear scene!
Jockey Club summer events
Published: 25th July 2011
The Jockey Club Plans Summer of Family Fun across the country
Jamie Cullum launches “The Big Audition”
Published: 24th July 2011
To celebrate the launch of “The Big Audition” internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum will play an intimate gig at the PizzaExpress Jazz Club. Fans will be able to “tweet” song reques
Rum and Rhythm by the sea
Published: 18th July 2011
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) heads to Brighton for Rum and Rhythm by the sea
Re-capture the Coastival spirit this summer
Published: 11th July 2011
Fans of the popular Coastival arts festival will get the chance to re-capture the spirit of the event when a special summer picnic is held later this month.
A new OLD festival
Published: 11th July 2011
Al Best from EntsWeb has started a new project and is eagerly working toward the restoration of 700 year old festival. Can you help?
‘A Milkshake! Adventure’ Comes To Chessington
Published: 8th July 2011
Explore Chessington World of Adventures Resort this summer and discover ‘Milkshake!'
Jude Law and Jeremy Gilley launch countdown to Global Truce
Published: 27th June 2011
Tickets are now on sale for the Peace One Day O2 Arena show that will feature artists Eliza Doolittle, Youssou NDour, Afroreggae, Flawless and English National Ballet, with further artists to be annou
JAZZ FM PRESENTS PEPPERMINT CANDY
Published: 22nd June 2011
WITH YOUR HOSTS, BROKEN HEARTS DJS, WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY AT COBDEN CLUB, LONDON.
WIN HARD ROCK CALLING VIP TICKETS
Published: 22nd June 2011
Hard Rock Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary In The City Where It All Started
Star Wars™ Character Encyclopedia
Published: 22nd June 2011
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite classic Star Wars characters
CINDERELLA SHALL GO TO THE BALL
Published: 22nd June 2011
The Royal Opera House has issued the first of four multimedia challenges to BP Summer Big Screen audiences via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
UK’s fastest boy (or girl) racer
Published: 17th June 2011
Calling all petrolheads…! TeamSport is launching not one, but two mega-battles to find the UK’s fastest and most talented kart drivers.
Win yourself £25,000?!
Published: 17th June 2011
Could you entertain an audience for two minutes, to win yourself £25,000?!
Barry Norman CBE announced as new Lord’s Taverners president
Published: 14th June 2011
Film critic and cricket fan, Barry Norman CBE, has been confirmed as the new President of the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, The Lord’s Taverners.
Devon’s HOME Festival
Published: 14th June 2011
The second HOME world and folk music festival at the Devon gem of Dartington Hall is gearing up to be a fantastic family affair – with a generous “four for the price of two” family ticket offer which
Youth Film-Academy Funding Boost To Support Next Generation Of Movie-Makers
Published: 13th June 2011
A professional youth film company that has worked with over 10,000 young people in the past year has received a massive boost with The Co-operative Group announcing its continued support
Film4oD
Published: 6th June 2011
Channel 4 pulls out the stops for the release of 127 Hours on Film4oD
Great Ormond Street Hospital fundraiser
Published: 27th May 2011
Chart topping kings of cool Kaiser Chiefs will play a private gig at the F1TM Party in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Top music acts grace the British Turf
Published: 27th May 2011
Eliza Doolittle added to star studded line up including Sir Tom Jones, Peter Andre, Alexandra Burke and The Wanted to perform live at Jockey Club Racecourses
BP Summer Big Screens 2011
Published: 17th May 2011
Free live opera and ballet around the UK direct from the Royal Opera House. 39 screenings in 21 locations
Puerto Rico hosts The Heineken JazzFest and 15th Annual Salsa Congress
Published: 17th May 2011
The Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico is hosting two major cultural events this summer in its exotic capital San Juan.
Casa/Magical Chairs
Published: 16th May 2011
A Double-bill of Contemporary Dance & Theatre
19 - 21 May
Coastival doubles its attendance
Published: 10th May 2011
MORE THAN twice the number of people flocked to this year's second Coastival arts event in Scarborough compared to the last one in 2009, new figures reveal.
'Kempton Live' features 'surprisingly different' entertainment for the summer
Published: 27th April 2011
Kempton Park announce the launch of 'Kempton Live', an incredible schedule of top class entertainment for the summer of 2011.
National Reality TV Awards
Published: 26th April 2011
Dragon's Den, The Apprentice, Britain's Got Talent, Masterchef, Take me out, TOWIE, Jamie Oliver's 'Dream School' , X-Factor, Come Dine With me, Coach Trip, Dancing on Ice and m
Brighton's 'Fab Four' look set to make it 2011's premier festival city
Published: 26th April 2011
Brighton and Hove continues to challenge Edinburgh as the UK's premier festival city, and 2011 could well be the year that the city-by-the-sea finally steals the crown from the Scottish capital.
QUEEN: SECOND FIVE ALBUMS RE-ISSUED ON 6TH JUNE 2011
Published: 26th April 2011
Between 1977 and 1982 Queen officially became the most successful band in the world, releasing some of the biggest and best songs of all time including, ' 'We Are The Champions', 'We W
Spotlight on Scotland Travels South
Published: 13th April 2011
Towersey Village Festival is proud to announce the securing of funding from Creative Scotland for a major input into the 2011 Festival.
Urban Soul Orchestra - Spicing up the events industry
Published: 13th April 2011
In an industry reliant on innovation, charisma and talent, during an economic climate where only the best make the cut, Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) remains ahead of the game.
Bank Holiday Food Festival - Tewkesbury
Published: 11th April 2011
Tewkesbury Food And Drink Festival 2011 - Saturday 30th April - Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May - The Vineyards, Tewkesbury.
Maroon 5 Make Music History
Published: 8th April 2011
Music history is made as fans from 139 countries across the world tune in to watch and inspire Maroon 5 as they wrote and recorded a brand new track in just 24hrs at the Coca-Cola Music 24hr Session.
ROUGH BEATS
Published: 1st April 2011
This year's Rough Beats music festival will be the biggest yet but the event will keep its 'party in a field' roots with ticket numbers capped at 2000.
T.G.I. Friday's Set New World Record
Published: 31st March 2011
Over 100 Friday's bartenders demonstrate world class flairing skills to set new global standard
Jumble for Japan
Published: 28th March 2011
London's The CAMP throws 'Jumble for Japan' fundraising event to help Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims
GARDENERS' QUESTION TIME - THE LIVE TOUR
Published: 24th March 2011
Long established British institution takes the show on the road
VAUXHALL ART CAR BOOT FAIR 2011
Published: 22nd March 2011
- Browse the car boots of Britain's best artists -
John Challis to play Malvolio at Ludlow Festival 2011
Published: 22nd March 2011
Headline acts include Germaine Greer, the BBC Big Band, Gyles Brandreth, the English String Orchestra and Shakin' Stevens
25 June - 10 July 2011
TYSON
Published: 21st March 2011
New Single "Out Of My Mind" from Back Yard Recordings Available on Beatport and iTunes now 10" vinyl available on 9th May
Film industry names 'Don't Look Now' as Best British Film
Published: 8th February 2011
Nicolas Roeg's 1973 steamy gothic thriller tops Time Out's 100 Best British Films
'Black Swan effect' sees online ballet searches soar
Published: 4th February 2011
It's official. Box-office hits influence consumer spending habits and none more so than Black Swan, the new release starring Natalie Portman.
This ain't just any hood, it's Anuvahood!
Published: 4th February 2011
Revolver Entertainment presents the UK's first-ever Urban Comedy from Writer, Director and Actor Adam Deacon (KIDULTHOOD/SHANK), delivering a hilarious satirical spoof of the 'hoodie' movi
Top 10 music apps for BlackBerry
Published: 4th February 2011
There are some great apps - test your knowledge on the Ultimate Music Quiz or rock out with DJ Hero!
Film shorts to première on the BBC HD
Published: 4th February 2011
BAFTA and Oscar®-nominated film shorts to première on the BBC HD Channel
FREE download to celebrate summer
Published: 4th February 2011
A brand new and more importantly FREE track is being made available by the groundbreaking trio Tyde.
Boy George - Ordinary Alien
Published: 1st February 2011
Boy George releases his first artist album in almost ten years.
London nightlife guide offers free discount cards
Published: 8th December 2010
A new independent online guide aimed at people in London has launched, pointing users towards the best entertainment the city has to offer.
MOVE IT 2011 tickets on sale
Published: 8th December 2010
'Wanna dance? - try it, learn it, get inspired!'
MOËT BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
Published: 8th December 2010
The British film industry turned out in force earlier this evening for The Moët British Independent Film Awards.
Dala win Folk Music Award
Published: 8th December 2010
Dala win 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group Of The Year!
Sing-Song,' Avon Calling
Published: 8th December 2010
Avon launches global singing talent search to celebrate 125th anniversary
Acquisition of Rhinegold Education by Music Sales Ltd
Published: 16th September 2010
Rhinegold Education, comprising the music and drama study guides and related educational books previously owned by Rhinegold Publishing, has been acquired by London-based music publisher Music Sales L