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4 THIS SUMMER WE ARE SLIGHTLY OBSESSED WITH...

RIDING THE MONSTER We love that it’s now ok to be a big kid forever and what better way to indulge in total tomfoolery than by riding the monster! Coming back to the NEC for five days this August, at 300 metres long, this isn’t an ordinary bouncy castle! Take on over 40 obstacles including the 18-metre “Mega Slide”, the new mind-blowing “Exterminator” and the terrifying “House of Hell”.

And once you’ve finished the course there are more fun and frolics in the form of Boozy Bingo, Giant Unicorn & Flamingo Ball Pits, Drag Queen Karaoke, a Glitter Wheel of Wonder and Mega Beer Pong.

Just take our £25 now please. Go play from 16-20 August.

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AVI 8 Bulman Let’s face it, you go everywhere with your phone so when it comes to watches they’re little more than wrist jewellery, so it pays to keep things classic. We love the range of classic styled timepieces from Avi-8 that are influenced by classic British airplanes.

The Hawker Hurricane collection, pictured above keeps a classic cockpit inspired design, with luminous arrowshaped hands and under dial combined with a vintage military inspired aesthetic.

Available in three different colourways, this Bulman Edition, named after George Bulman, chief test pilot at Hawker Aircrafts, costs just £165 from www.avi-8.co.uk but we have one to give away.

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LACOSTE SIDELINE With Wimbledone round the corner, staple label Lacoste’s Spring/Summer collection borrows its graphics from the lines of a tennis court, Sideline makes a big impact with its retro-vintage look.

Cool and light thanks to its low rise cotton canvas construction, Sideline keeps things snappy with the addition of a contrasting croc.

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ODEON LUXE LEICESTER As film fans gear up for this summer’s biggest blockbusters, Leicester’s Odeon had undergone a major transformation to become a fullyreclining Odeon Luxe cinema with 895 luxury handmade reclining seats across its 12 screens.

Lucky film fans will now get triple the legroom and more room to relax as well as individual retractable tables to ensure the ultimate incinema comfort.

Film goers will also get to experience a complete overhaul of the technology, including a new fully-reclining, state-of-the-art, 143-seat iSense screen, delivering a truly immersive cinema experience.

The foyer and concession stands are also undergoing a complete facelift, with much more than just the standard pop corn to choose from and an all new Oscar’s Bar serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alongside a new Costa Coffee store onsite seals the deal.

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BIRMINGHAM RUM FESTIVAL Nothing says summer than a lil’ bit of rum in your cup and what better way to keep that cup running over with rum than with a festival dedicated to it?

Get to Birmingham’s Cuban Embassy on the 2930th June and discover new rums, as well as the people and stories behind each brand.

As well as tasting the rums you can stock up your drinks cabinet in the Rum shop before experiencing more full on flavours with some exotic street food Cuban cocktails to enjoy as you soak up the festival atmosphere.

With a live soundtrack of salsa, samba and reggae music you’re sure to get some full-on tropical festival feels.

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10 LEt’s Go to the shops INDEPENDENT NOTTINGHAM Show a bit of independent spirit this summer at Nottingham’s Independents Festival on Saturday 6th July; designed to showcase, promote and celebrate Nottingham’s unique mix of independent businesses.

Special events and workshops will take place at some of the city’s most popular independent shopping destinations, including St James’s Street, Hurts Yard, Kings Walk, Trinity Walk, Derby Road, West End Arcade, The Lace Market, Market Street, Friar Lane, Flying Horse Walk, Bridlesmith Walk, Pelham Street and Hockley. Trinity Square will also be home to a family fun day with free entertainment, music, stalls and activities organized by local independents.

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2Funky Street Kitchen Leicester is fast becoming the street food capital of the Midlands so we’re thrilled to welcome the 2Funky Street Kitchen to the scene.

Sat in the heart of Braunstone Gate, joining on to its sister venues, 2Funky Music Cafe and the 2Funky Lounge, the Street Kitchen offers a space for regular street food events and as well as a large bar area and canalside location that’s perfect for summer.

During June they will be holding street food Fridays, with a different trader at the venue every week from 5pm until late as well as an after work cocktail happy hour. Get your tatesbuds ready for Martin Bros Pizza Co on the 7th June, Bottomless Bubbles & Bao Brunch on the 15th June as well as Jerk Corner Caribbean Bar-B-Q on the 21st and El Contador Mexican Street Food on the 28th June.

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PLAY AT AN ARENA How would you like to take your music career to the next level and perform in front of thousands?

Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena are offering unsigned bands and performers an amazing opportunity to play at their venues.

The Arenas are seeking emerging local talent to play in the pre-show entertainment area of the venues before main shows, meaning you could be performing in front of an audience of up to 15,800 people on the Unsigned Stage at Arena Birmingham and the Amstel Stage at Resorts World Arena.

Acts wanting to perform can be considered by sending a short video of their act to communications@ necgroup.co.uk. Submissions will be reviewed and a representative from the Arenas will be in touch with selected applicants.

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MOONFEST 16.07.2019 — 24.07.2019

Nine days of moon-inspired events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing!

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DRIVE Fasten you seatbelts – the critically acclaimed and ultrastylish noir thriller Drive is back in the fast lane. For the first time ever experience the film with both the original soundtrack and the alternative BBC Radio 1 version, curated by Zane Lowe and featuring artists including The 1975, Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Foals and CHVRCHES, plus a host of additional bonus material. It won’t be the same without Kazinsky’s Nightcall though...

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THE GREAT BRITISH DESIGN OF DIGBETH

Named after the place it originated, famed as the heart of the Peaky Blinders and recently awarded the Coolest Neighbourhood in Britain by the Sunday Times, Digbeth Official create luxury women’s clothing and accessories without the hefty designer price tag.

The core range is all about essential denim pieces and luxurious accessories, made from the softest leather that will age beautifully. We love The Digbeth Bag; the perfect partner for the daily commute, international travel and everything in between. Each Digbeth bag is crafted from a meticulously selected range of materials, including supple leathers and luxurious suedes.

One really clever feature is the interchangeable pocket that can be moved from bag to bag, meaning essential items are never forgotten.

The collections are available to buy now at www.digbethofficial.co.uk

FINAL ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR DE MONTFORT HALL’S GIGS IN THE GARDENS

Professor Green & Nina Nesbitt 23 August will see DJ sets from Groove Armada, Pete Tong and Danny Howard.

London rapper Professor Green will complete the bill for Saturday 17 August, joining Busted and Scouting For Girls; and Scottish singersongwriter Nina Nesbitt joins the line-up on Sunday 25 August, along with Years & Years and Jax Jones.

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booked to perform in the gardens of the historic De Montfort Hall during the final two weeks of August.

Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines and The Twang will appear on Sunday 18 August, Bugzy Malone, Yxngbane and Wretch 32 will perform on Friday 16 August and Friday

On Saturday 24 August, BBC Music Introducing will be hosting up and coming artists from the East Midlands, while on Monday 26 August, Bardi Symphony Orchestra will bring the summer series to a close with a family friendly concert of film and stage classics, concluding with a spectacular firework display.

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster, See, Gigantic and De Montfort Hall.

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BULLRING & GRAND CENTRAL IS THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION THIS SUMMER 19th & 20th July: BeatFreeks presents music, film and dance performances throughout the weekend of 19th & 20th July as the collective brings its summer festival to the city.

25th & 26th July: Who doesn’t love free food?

Throughout the summer Bullring & Grand Central PLUS app users will be showered with foodie offers and discounts for restaurants and cafes across the centre.

Keep an eye out for our special dancing butlers– they’ll have lots of free food!

24th August: Round up, round up… the circus is coming to town. Catch the moving circus mobile and acts on Rotunda Square on Saturday 24th August – the perfect way to kick-start your Bank Holiday weekend.

Shopping, dining, events, a beach bar... check, check, check, check and check. It’s a summer not to be missed at Bullring & Grand Central with a jampacked events schedule, new places to eat and the coolest new bar in town.

If you’re looking for the newest must-visit restaurants in town we’ve got news… @Pizza, Herman ze German and Slim Chickens are all new to the line-up at the centre plus there’s a chance to meet the cutest cats in Birmingham at Kitty Café.

Clear your diary, you need to see this…

13th & 14th July: It’s Summer in the City and as part of the celebrations curated by Birmingham Hippodrome, Bullring & Grand Central will be hosting performances and special installations across the weekend. This year the family festival takes on a space theme celebrating 50 years since the first moon landings.

And don’t miss the Mojito Beach Bar on St Martin’s Balcony all summer long – the city’s newest venue to kick back in and enjoy the long summer nights with a full schedule of live music and DJs.

All that and over 250 places to shop, eat and drink.

Summer sorted!

To find out more about what’s happening at Bullring & Grand Central this summer visit www.bullring.co.uk.

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ALL STAR TRIXIE MATTEL Stand up comedian and musician with talents that defy classification, Trixie Mattel, is coming to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall with an exciting electro-folk reinvention. Expect to feel that you’ve landed in a PeeWee Herman video, with some surf rock and a love for 60’s country music.

Trixie Mattel has broken major ground as an entertainer, first rocketing to international fame when she competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race’s seventh season, and later coming back to win the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

Tickets and general fabulousness at www,trixiemattel.com

HAMMOCKS, SCRATCH POSTS & SPIRAL STAIRCASES

NEW KITTY CAFÉ Coffee, cake and cats – what could possibly be better? Birmingham’s Grand Central now has its very own Kitty Café complete with bespoke cat runs made of large scratching posts, Indiana Jones-style bridges and hammocks, carpet-clad columns and birch log screens, as well as a catsized spiral staircase.

The cats at the Kitty Café are all rescues looking for a new furever home and everything you order off the menu goes to help rehome cats in the local area – so you can do good whilst feeling good.

The kitties are taking over- there’s already a Kitty Café on Friar Lane in Nottingham so there’s no excuse not to pop in for puss!

Book your table at www.kittycafe.co.uk

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CTATIONS 2019 has been Mabel’s year. With the phenomenal success of single ‘Don’t Call Me Up’, which spent 8 weeks in the top 10, and is already the 7th biggest-selling single of 2019 and top 10 on Spotify’s global charts (where Mabel is the highest-charting British female) we caught up with her ahead of the launch of her first album, High Expectations, and the start of a season of festival performances and upcoming tour with Khalid.

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t’s the Friday before a Bank Holiday and Mabel has a busy weekend of gigging ahead of her.

“I’ve got to go to the doctors. I’ve been really unwell and I have two shows tomorrow. It’s a bit of nightmare because the antibiotics they put me on has given me a rash all over my body. It’ll get sorted but yeah, not a good start to the weekend.

So how did the Mabel story begin?

I mean the musical Mabel story!

Well I’ve been making music since I was a kid so that has always been around. I think I was just doing it for myself for a long time and then when I was about 18, I was like I’m going to put a song out on Soundcloud, then about a month later I signed my first record deal for Universal.

Your parents are music industry big hitters - Neneh Cherry and Cameron McVey - so was it a bit of a foregone conclusion that you were going to go into music? It was quite a musical childhood, I mean there was no pressure, it was always around and it was encouraging and inspiring but it kind of just happened.

Were you always at festivals and backstage at concerts when you were growing up? For sure and I always enjoyed it but when you’re a kid you don’t see your environment as strange in anyway; you’re just doing whatever you’re told to do. Like now I get my own time in the studios and tour buses and everything, that’s all cool but also when I was a kid that was just my life. It was normal. I didn’t reflect on it too much.

Now I think about it and it’s so nice to be around so many creative people.

You’re very creative yourself – am I right in that you write all of your own material? Yeah, I write all the time. When I’m by myself I start little ideas and I’m writing down everything, always looking at things that are going on in my life and what’s happening around me. I then go to the studio with people that I enjoy making music with and we turn them into songs. I love writing by myself but I’m also a fan of the co-write. I enjoy where you can take things if there’s more than one creative in the room, you think differently.

I know one of the songs on the album is called OK (Anxiety Anthem). Is anxiety something that you’ve suffered with?

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If you can look at anxiety as not being something that you run from, you know it’s there and you’re still gonna do what you need to do. It’s me realising that actually you probably will be anxious, you’re always going to have good and bad days, so just be OK with the bad ones.

the expectations I’ve had of myself which have been positive for me in many ways because it means ambition and drive and it’s definitely got me to where I am but then I look at the flipside of that; you know the anxiety and the pressure I put on myself.

People have always said about suffering with anxiety but actually it’s about living with anxiety. You’ve got a really busy Summer of live performances and the big tour with Khalid. Is that a really brave thing for someone with anxiety to do? To say yes I’m doing this, I know I’m going to be anxious but I’m just going to get on with it. It’s the best way to be. I used to have a lot of anxiety about performing, the way I’ve gotten over that is just being OK with my nerves and just doing it all the time. Saying yes to every gig.

That’s kind of what the whole journey was and I wanted to flip that as many times as I could and look at it from every possible angle.

For somebody that lacked a lot of confidence growing up that has been one of the biggest confidence building experiences ever.

Do you have any pre-stage rituals that you do? No nothing weird, just have a good time with my dancers.

Your new album is coming out in July, High Expectations. Is that High Expectations of yourself or of other people… It’s every way you can look at that name. That’s what the whole album is about. It’s

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I looked at high expectations that I put on relationships; I always set the bar too high and now with what I’m doing I guess the expectations that people have of me as well.

That’s what I want people to take from the record - if there is one message I could send it’ll be that. You know I want people to feel really good about themselves because I feel better about myself since I wrote it.

What can the listeners expect from the rest of the album; we’ve had a mixtape come out from you and we’ve had numerous singles. Are we going along the same sort of lines? I feel like it’s uptempo, upbeat, like I said I want people to feel good so even the songs that are deep, I think you can still move to them which is cool. I think what you’ve heard in the last year gives you a pretty

good idea of where the album’s going. There is some different stuff as well like the way that Don’t Call Me Up was a sort of evolution of music. There’s some exciting stuff to come that I think is a little bit unexpected.

Don’t Call Me Up has become such a defining song for 2019, do you still get goose bumps or excited when you’re in a shop and your music comes on or if you’re in a club or a bar? Yeah, always, it’s so cool, still. I don’t know when or if I’m going to get over that. Before things had been released, I enjoyed listening to them with my friends and stuff.

When I’ve released them, I feel like they’re other people’s in a nice way but I kind of stop listening to them when they’re out.

Are you more comfortable in the studio than you are on the stage or do you take different things from both parts of the job?

It’s different experiences, it depends where you are at. Sometimes I’m like God I have lots of feelings and emotions that I don’t really want to be around people and I want to be inside writing. Then you spend a long time in the studio, like I have for the last couple of years, I’m just ready to not talk about my feelings for a few months and just be out and about singing the songs and having fun.

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To be honest with you, I’ve done lots of features on tracks and I really wanted this album to be mine. The exception was the song with Kamille because we wrote the song together and when I heard her singing it, I was like Oh I need to be on this it’s just a fun song. We could have reached out to some rapper that I don’t know and be like hey come jump on this tune and send it me from America or whatever and yeah sure, maybe at one point I’ll wanna do that, but for this album I wanted to make it with, and collaborate with people that I knew on a personal level and really love.

Is there anyone out there that is a dream collaborator? Pharrell would be like my dream.

You’re song writing is so strong, do you write for other people as well?

Sometimes I’ll just write songs that I know aren’t necessarily for me that maybe something will happen with them but the album has really been taking up literally 100% of my time for pretty much the last two and a half years. I haven’t gone in to sessions thinking oh we’re writing for this person but I’d love to at some point.

Releasing the album right in the middle of summer means it’s gonna forever be associated with

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amazing summer holiday memories for a lot of listeners. Is there a song that immediately snaps you back to an amazing time in your life? I think that first Kehlani mixtape called You Should Be Here was very defining for me. I

can’t remember what year it came out, maybe 2015 but I’d just moved to London and I remember hearing and being like Yes, R&B is coming back!

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BOTTLE BLOND STUDIOS Coventry University graduate Chloe Hollingsworth had a dream one night that she made a jacket, entirely out of tinsel, she knew from there she had to turn her dream into a reality and immediately started drawing out the design to make it. Chloe started Bottle Blond Studios in her bedroom in 2016 and as more and more people became aware of the brand and her unique and fun designs, she knew she couldn’t do it alone, so enlisted the help of fashion student interns at Coventry University.

Fast forward 3 years and the brand now has its own studio in the city, they’ve had to move several times to bigger studios to keep up the constant flow of orders from across the globe and celebrity clients including Jessie J and most recently Lady Gaga.

Chloe said “Getting asked by Gaga’s team to create a jacket just for her was such a big deal for myself and the brand, especially considering how much of a fan girl I am! ”

THE FIVE HUNDRED

Formed back in 2014, Nottingham’s The Five Hundred have been gaining momentum and a huge following filling the floors of any music venue they perform in. Since their debut on the local music scene they have performed extensively as far as Moscow, Germany and London as well as at big festivals such as Tech Fest, Euro Fest and MacMillan Fest.

Made up of John, Paul, Mark, Andy and Kelsey, The Five Hundred is a Midland’s answer to Alice in Chains; a whirlwind of blood, sweat and energy and definitely get the crowd’s adrenaline levels going through the roof. Wherever these guys go intense guitar riffs, deep powerful vocals with screamo energy and full-on manic performances follow.

With two albums already under their belts; The Veil and their new album Bleed Red, this year they supported SHVPES on their UK tour and are appearing at the Camden and Rabid Fest’s later this year.

For further listening pleasure check out Oblivion, Smoke & Mirrors and Bleed Red. Keep you eyes on this lot, they are on the road to bigger things.

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“I was able to see what life would be like from inside the industry and it just made me want to make films even more. I asked around, trying to work out how I could learn this craft and someone recommended going to a specialist film school. I know MetFilm School has a great reputation, but I chose the school because of the experience that I had on the Open Day. I was made to feel so welcome, I was reassured and everyone was really friendly. I felt comfortable straight away and no-one had any expectation that I should know what I was doing.

Megan has now created her first short film. Based on a true story and set in Derby 1959, Megan’s film ‘A Mother’s Ruin’ tells the story of Beatrice, a 21 year old off-license owner, who discovers she's pregnant out of wedlock and who does what she must in order to get her boyfriend Arnie, a 30 year-old football coach for Derby County, to propose - even if it means emotionally blackmailing him.

Younger sister of Jack O’Connell, 23 year old Megan O’Connell from Derby is following her brother to Hollywood but staying strictly behind the cameras. A first-year student at London’s MetFilm School studying the BA in Practical Filmmaking, Megan first got the filming bug when being taken along to watch her brother shoot episodes of Skins.

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Megan, who is from Derby dropped out of Sixth Form during her first year. “It just couldn’t offer what I wanted, I knew I was wasting everyone’s time. I had a few jobs, I worked in Top Shop

Megan explains: “I only learnt of the story recently, and I want to do it justice – it hit me quite hard.

I hadn’t really appreciated how harshly women were judged and the total lack of support a woman could expect if she ‘got caught’. I really want the film to be historically accurate – I love history almost as much as I love film and the first scene starts with an old Roberts radio broadcasting the 3-nil defeat of Derby County in a football match with Middlesbrough.”

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RORY LONGDON

Nottingham Trent Fashion Knitwear graduate Rory Longdon was awarded the Gold Award at Graduate Fashion Week in 2011, and has since gone on to pioneer his own fashion brand, MRC Knitwear in Italy.

“Winning the Gold Award was an incredible experience” and something he never expected to win, especially with a knitwear collection. He said, “I received mentoring sessions as part of the prize, these helped me begin to think about my future in the industry and what paths to take.

My mentors helped me make some decisions as to where to take my career at that moment.”

As a recent graduate, Rory relocated to Italy to work with MaxMara group, before moving to New York to produce and design knitwear for Belstaff.

Rory has used each opportunity

presented to him, as well as the lessons and skills he picked up at university as a platform to pioneer his own brand, MRC Knitwear.

A year later, he returned to Italy and began working for himself and consulting for different clients.

“After working inside companies, I soon realised the creative part of knitwear was quite limited.

I really enjoy being hands-on when I work, so finding myself in a grey corporate office on Fifth Avenue in New York without even a single cone of yarn…

I knew I had to return back to having a knitting machine and being creative.” Rory said.

they work on their own collection and various projects for different clients.

Rory said: “My collections are definitely very textile led. I love developing new stitches and interesting techniques with my technician. We are always trying new developments, so they naturally become the starting point to the collections.”

Ahead of this year’s GFW, Rory says: “This opportunity only comes once, so work really hard! Be very creative but also commercial!”

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SIXTY9°’s style surfer Sallyanne Kirk takes on summer style in the city...

As soon as the sun made an appearance I hit the streets and I was greeted with summer finery at its best! Prints were a major story with everything from animal print to beautiful delicate botanicals. Colours were bright with neon taking center stage. Pink was everywhere, from pastel all the way through to the boldest cerise. Chic and simple utility looks have made it from the catwalks of fashion week on to the streets too. Here’s a few of the stand out looks I spotted, let the summer reign supreme!

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DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Urban, unique, wavey.

DESTINATION Anywhere hot- I love the heat.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Vintage, unique, street DESTINATION No doubt Japan, Africa or New York www.69-degrees.co.uk

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PHIDIZZ- nottingham

KYLE- NOTTINGHAM

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Coordinated, smart, glam

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Schwavey, unique, agasmic

DESTINATION Bora Bora- Paradise!

DESTINATION Africa, I want to go to the motherland

KAI BIRMINGHAM

QUEEN MILLS - leicester

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Jolly, Colourful, Kind DESTINATION Ibiza

SAFIA- BIRMINGHAM

KALERN- LEICESTER DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Fashion forward, unique and creative

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Wavy, cute, gangster DESTINATION America; I like the music scene and want to get involved with some artists there.

DESTINATION Caribbean, Antigua.

HARRI - LEICESTER

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Classic, Edgy, Punk DESTINATION California

MADDIE- NOTTINGHAM

ANDRE - BIRMINGHAM

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Eclectic, retro, free-spirited DESTINATION LA

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Chic, sophisticated, High Street DESTINATION I love Paris

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Sustainable, experimental, quirky DESTINATION Either Thailand or Tokyo www.69-degrees.co.uk

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LIFE AFTER LOVE ISLAND KAZ CROSSLEY is a great fit for me because I love all things beauty. Not only do they have an amazing range of nails with lots of designs that are super easy but I also love their lashes.

They make me feel so glam and put together.

With everybody’s favourite guilty pleasure dating show Love Island about to return, we caught up with former finalist and make-up artist, Kaz Crossley about the show and her role as KISS Product’s newest brand ambassador.

How did the opportunity for Love Island come about?

They contacted me through my Instagram. I had a lot of bikini pics up from travelling which they probably loved haha!

Did you have any expectations going in to show? Not really. I thought I would last a couple of days so I was really overwhelmed to go as far as I did!

How has that experienced changed your life? It has given me so many opportunities with my career! It’s hard being in the public eye but I guess it is completely worth it for me as I have done so many amazing things since leaving the show which I'm so grateful for.

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anyone from the show? My closest pals are Ellie and Laura.

Is there a lot of pressure to constantly look flawless during the show? Yes I guess there is as the cameras are literally on you 24/7! But you start to not care the longer you stay there for.

Have you watched it all back?

No I haven't watched a single episode... I guess I want to keep my own memories.

There is obviously a lot of talk about the after care from reality tv, what was your experience like? I was very supported. It’s hard to prepare for how much it will change your life as you are the only person who will be able to experience it.

What would your advice be for someone looking to take part in a reality tv programme?

Have fun and enjoy it.

You recently became an ambassador for KISS Nails and Lashes, what do you love most about the brand? I’m so excited to be the NEW brand ambassador for KISS Products! I feel like KISS

Which is your favourite product of theirs for the summer season? As a make-up artist, I’ve used a lot of false lashes and it’s really difficult to find light weight lashes that deliver a dramatic, fluttery look! KISS Lashes are perfect with such a big range, there’s something to match every make-up look. From the nail ranges I love the NEW Masterpiece Nails, they look so beautiful and on-trend. They’re really bold so add a bit more drama to any look.

You’re a make-up artist, is that something you’ve always wanted to do? Literally since I was about 15, I got addicted to watching YouTube and it all began from there.

Do you have a top make-up tip/ trick you can share with us? I always say skin preparation is key!

Make sure your skin is nice and cleansed, the more moisturiser the better, it’ll help your make up will last longer!

What are your top 5 summer beauty essentials? Lip balm with SPF, coconut oil, imPRESS Nails, highlighter and bronzer.

Are there other opportunities and avenues you’d like to explore in your career? I would love to do more work relating to travel, I absolutely love exploring new countries so that would be a dream.

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Invest in your hair’s condition!

Shinier is better as the days get lighter and with increased sun damage from trips abroad a mustinvest-in product is UV protection.

The effect of the sun can be very damaging to the moisture balance of both coloured and natural hair. Umberto Giannini Beach and Indulge products offer great protection and moisture balancing for this reason. Try twice a week using a mask on dry hair 30 minutes before you shower and feel the difference.

ENDS R T R I A H R E M M SU From Ryan Drew, Technical Director at Umberto Giannini, Newall Street, Birmingham As the nights get lighter so does our hair, at this time of year we all look to using lighter shades in our makeup, clothes and hair.

Now is the perfect time to push some brightness in your tresses.

Balayage was a trend that's now become the norm, natural blended looks are easy way to take you lighter without changing your natural colour, always try and use the base of your natural colour to offer your look an enhancement not change. Adding these lighter and blended hues to your natural colour gives you the lighter more youthful feel to your hair and face.

Blending the lightness higher or lower can give you subtle or more daring versions of the same look.

Think Cara Delevingne’s soft cool

tones, to Jessica Alba’s rich brunette hues; balayage does not have to mean blonde.

Keeping the natural look can still be different.

Why not add tone to your natural base? Pink blushes and pearl tones can be added to blonde looks whilst rich ambers and rose blush tones to brunettes.

Lighter does not mean bleaching: subtle tones can be added to your summer look by using tints giving up 3 shades lighter, this is a much softer look and less damaging to your hair giving you a more sun kissed look.

The natural pH of our hair is acidic.

Over time this can change with lightening and hair colour add a gloss which can add shine and tone, this will neutralise the Ph balance giving you back beautiful hair that was once dull and coarse.

This also works great when your hair has been lightened by the sun and this gives you an opportunity to enhance or soften the results with the brightness and tone.

Beautiful honest colour looks are king this summer and styling is no different. Lose the blow dry finishing and embrace the natural feel of your hair. Give your locks back some movement and try to disrupt the norms with some salt sprays, light mouse and an air dried feel as seen at London Fashion Week shows for SS19 from Lorenzo Serafini and Etra.

For big nights our guide is be bold or go home. Try some gel to move hair away from the face and give a polished glass like sheen to the top or your hair.

Social media trends are easy to copy but don’t necessarily suit everyone. Copying is not the point this season however making the best version of you should always look and feel right.

Umberto Giannini. 50 Newhall Street, Birmingham. B33RJ. Tel. 0121 400 0317 www.umbertogianninisalons.com

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GET IN With more than 25% of adults having at least one tattoo, it’s one of the biggest growing parts of the UK beauty industry so why are so many of us still so scared about making that first trip to the tattooist?

“I think the traditional tattoo experience is intimidating” says Neil Anderson, owner of the off grid, bespoke tattoo art studio Inkling, based at Leicester’s Phoenix Arts in the heart of the Cultural Quarter. “You have this mental image of biker gangs, of thrash metal blasting out and dark, smoky shops, lined with sticky folders full of old school designs with the sound of a needle buzzing away behind a closed door. And, to be fair, that is what a lot of it was like but things are very different now.”

He’s not wrong. Sat talking to Neil in the light, airy Inkling studio and you could be in an art gallery. A double height picture window let’s light stream into the open plan workroom. Original art covers the walls and Spotify plays a random, rotating playlist of 90s indie, 80’s disco, jazz, funk and a little bit of rock for good measure.

A professional tattooist for over twenty years, he shares the space with two other artists, Katie and Michelle, both specialists in their own arenas.

The atmosphere is relaxed, lighthearted, conversational and creative.

Neil has combined his training in design and fine art with the traditional tattoo skills learnt during his apprenticeship with next generation seaside tattooist, Shamanic Body Art and has gained a reputation, not only for the quality of his work, but for his ability to freehand draw designs direct onto skin and create works that are truly unique and original.

“We do have traditional paper books here” he laughs, “Most people just use their phones nowadays and come in with pretty specific designs that they’ve seen and want to recreate or to use as inspiration. We will help pull together something for them based exactly on what they want.”

“We have a balanced mix of female and male clients, though it tends to fall more to the female side partially because we have two female artists here, Katie and Michelle, but also because we have quite a caring attitude towards our clients, their needs and desires.

We’re all very laid back, lots of cups of tea, plenty of biscuits and laughs, whatever helps you through” What advice would Neil give to anyone looking to get their first tattoo, start a big piece or undertake a coverup? “First thing is don’t be intimidated or led by anyone but yourself, a modern studio will undertake a consultation process for a big or bespoke

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They should make you feel comfortable with what you are getting and who is doing it.

Feel free to look at their work, ask questions, don’t feel as though you have to make your mind up there and then. Some of the process grows as you go, as you learn how different artist like to work; it’s not like any other shopping experience.

Check out the vibe of the studio and be openminded; you carry the memories of your experience as much as you carry the images we introduce to your skin so it’s got to be right for you. Generally, when you find a tattooist you trust, you tend to stick with them, it’s a bit like starting a relationship, so choose wisely.

To see more Of Neil’s work follow him on Instagram and Facebook- @Neilstattoos @ Inklingtattoo To book a consultation call 0116 319 2782 or visit the studio at Studio 6, Phoenix Square, 5 Burton St, Leicester LE1 1TB www.inkling.tattoo

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G N A N E P T C PERFE

Cross the bridge into Penang Island and you can immediately see why this stunning state of Malaysia is a UNESCO world heritage site writes Jonathan Fraser.

We were staying in George Town, named after George III, which features street after street of stunning Victorian and Edwardian buildings, many in disrepair but all, we are told, highly valued. Penang was shaped by British colonialism, beginning with the acquisition of Penang Island from the Sultanate of Kedah by the British East India Company in 1786.

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pitches that sit before them.

You can fill days just wandering round George Town’s historic streets, bustling with rickshaws and Teh Tarik (a delicious sweet tea made with condensed milk) stands on every corner.

We were lucky enough to stay within one of these historic buildings; The Hotel Areca has been created from a row of shops with each of the ground floor rooms still featuring the heavy oak shop door and beautiful, coloured, pressed glass windows. High ceilings, ornate tiled floors, ceiling fans, dark wood furniture and long plumed palms adorn this beautifully calm hotel that’s perfectly positioned for those who want to explore the old town around them.

Penang has an incredibly strong vintage vibe, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars all look back to their colonial roots and the huge amount of street art, many of which integrate 3D props like vintage bicycles for a retro ride; perfect for a selfie stop or two. You can continue the vintage feel by travelling up Penang Hill by traditional funicular, although the old wooden trolleys of the past have now been replaced by modern, ultra-fast carriages. Penang Hill was home to the British Army due to it being cooler in the clouds than in the town and many grand old residents still exist. Nowadays Penang Hill is a spectacular place to view the city from and home to every form of entertainment you could possibly imagine.

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Bar Seventy Seven- with live guitar accompanied open mic sessions – or karaoke when we got up to take part; and we’d also recommend dinner at Mews Café, a small informal eatery with excellent cocktails and deliciously spicy satay.

handling lessons and earthquake simulators, Penang Hill has it and is sure to keep family visitors amused. We visited The Habitat, a jungle reserve area and eco visitor centre home to a vast array of exotic wildlife including giant black squirrels (sweet!) and tarantulas (less sweet).

The centre point of the Habitat is a giant walkway above the treetops which offer amazing views across the city.

If Penang Hill has given you a head for heights make sure you head back into George Town and visit The Top at the KomTar tower. An entertainment resort with an amazing glass floored walkway that overhangs the 86th floor for you to terrify yourself with. For those feeling even braver the GravityZ experience lets you walk and zip wire round

the outside of the 86th floor of the building – weather permitting!

Less Daredevil entertainment is available in the rest of The Top including some amazing ride on dinosauars that we all had our eye on but were sadly too old to play on! Best bring the kids to this one.

The trend for Hidden bars continues in Penang with the George Town area offering a huge array of places to discover and enjoy. We particularly enjoyed 63 Magazine, a sumptuous space with live music, hidden away behind what appears to be an abandoned shop front; press the wooden panel on the left and a door will open…

Other night time highlights include the incredibly friendly

Penang, and George Town itself, was the perfect place for us to end our Malaysian adventure.

As a tourist destination it ticks every box and is suitable for backpackers, intrepid explorers, laid back couples and family adventurers thanks to the huge range of activities and experiences on offer. We’ve fallen for it, hard, and we think you will too.

Get the cocktails in, we’ll see you at 63 Magazine…

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Naples

Despite its slightly shabby exterior, the city has a thriving art scene, energetic street life, and tasty cuisine.

Make sure to leave plenty of room in your suitcase as retail therapy is as distinctive as the city itself. In Via Toledo, there is one of the longest shopping streets in Naples.

With an abundance of boutiques, a department store, and big chains, you can reach Via Toledo on the metro line - get off at the Toledo stop, one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world.

It’s not too late to book that summer break Summer is creeping up, but you still haven’t finalised that summer holiday. Check out these amazing destinations that you can easily reach from Birmingham Airport.

Morocco, Naples, Split, and Budapest are all fascinating places worth exploring so get ready to immerse yourself in something completely new.

Morocco

The gateway to Africa, Morocco provides epic mountain ranges, ancient cities, sweeping deserts, and the warmest welcome.

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which can be explored from numerous places in Morocco.

The huge dunes of Erg Chebbi, near Merzouga, are sights not to be missed. Camel trekking, camping, and photography are among the area’s top activities.

Although Morocco isn’t necessarily known for its drinking scene, that doesn’t mean your visit has to be totally dry. Marrakech offers themed bars and rooftop getaways meaning this diverse desert wonderland is more than able to quench that thirst. Enjoy a cocktail or two accompanied by traditional Moroccan dishes at Le Tanjia. Based in the heart of the city and set over 3 floors with a courtyard, eat, drink and be entertained by glamorous belly dancers.

You can’t visit Naples, the birthplace of pizza, without eating at least one. Head to Sorbillo, perhaps the best pizza in the city. Sorbillo is renowned for making vast pizzas from organic Campanian produce.

Our advice is to get there early.

The queue to get into Sorbillo can take up to 1½ hours but is worth the wait!

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restaurants nearby, you’ll be spoilt for choice where to dine for lunch. For some authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a lazy atmosphere enjoy Konoba Matoni.

Split

Rivalling Italy for pristine beaches and summer climate is Croatia. Don’t waste a minute of your break, drop your bags at your accommodation and head out to explore.

Bright, clean and welcoming, the ancient Dalmatian city of Split is a beautiful place to take a stroll around, observing the historic buildings, as well as the Roman ruins of Diocletian’s Palace and the Cathedral of St. Dominus. Make an early start to navigate through Diocletian’s Palace when it’s least crowded.

Considered to be one of the most impressive Roman ruins, Diocletian’s Palace is undoubtedly the main attraction of Split.

Just a short walk from Split old town is Bacvice Beach whihc is perfect for sunbathing or swimming in calm, warm waters. With plenty of bars and

Budapest

Hungary’s capital city is as hip as it is historic. Whether you’re into culture, love the outdoors or are a night owl, Budapest has a host of things to see and do.

In Buda you can visit Castle Hill and the Fisherman’s Bastion offering a great view of the city.

Not to mention, the architecture of the terrace itself, which is remarkable to see. From the Bastion’s terrace and its seven towers, you’ll be treated to an unobstructed view of the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Danube, the city of Pest, and Gellért Hill.

Known as the ‘City of Baths’, Budapest is blessed with plenty of hot springs. After your morning coffee and tasty pastry from a local café, check out Széchenyi Baths, located in City Park. By day, the perfect place to chill out and

get to know locals; by night, the baths host club nights, every Saturday. If you’re into trip-hop and funk music and enjoy a pool party, then this is your chance to try something unique.

Pay a visit to the Great Market Hall, the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest.

Leisurely browse around the food stalls and chow down on small dishes. Rest your feet in the Rabbit Hole Bar & Café- a small bar with a big personality and most importantly… great cocktails!

Getting there Fly direct from Birmingham Airport to these destinations with a variety of airlines. These destinations are perfect for a last minute, mini getaway with flight durations from as short as 2 hours and 30 minutes from Birmingham. For Naples, fly into Pisa Airport and take a short transfer to the city.

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Deaf Havana 19th March @ Rock City Nottingham 28th March @ o2 Academy Birmingham

As only one of a handful of British guitar bands to achieve a top 10 album in 2018 with their fifth studio album Rituals, UK 5-piece Deaf Havana are emabrking on a full Matthew Bourne’s European headline tour calling Romeo & Julietin to two midland’s 10th – 14th venues. . September @ Birmingham Hippodrome Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a passionate and contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together.

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The Bodyguard

Until 22nd June @ Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham The international, awardwinning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Following her triumphant West End run and sell-out UK Tour, Alexandra Burke returns to the role of Rachel Marron in Nottingham.

The Mousetrap

17th – 22nd June @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham Discover why Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre.

Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat

18th – 22nd June @ Derby Theatre 2nd – 13th July @ Birmingham Hippodrome Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical is brought to life in a colourful explosion of joy. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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of key festival shows this summer including Reading and Leeds, Community Festival, Parklife and Benicassim.

Cage The Elephant

18th June @ O2 Institute Birmingham American indie band, Cage The Elephant, are back and bringing the delicious sounds of new album, Social Cues, to our shores for a run of intimate shows.

Tan France

20th June @ Town Hall Birmingham Ah we love Queer Eye’s Tan - where would we now be without a french tuck??? Join him on his first UK public appearances as he discusses his heartfelt, funny, touching memoir Naturally Tan.

Blossoms

20th June @ De Montfort Hall Blossoms have announced a series of new warm up shows, including De Montfort Hall, in advance www.69-degrees.co.uk

THIS AUTUMN AT THE REP KSI

21st June @ Rock City, Nottingham Youtube megastar and seasoned boxer KSI is hitting the road with frequent collaborator Randolph for their New Age Tour across the UK & Europe, with special guests, old and new hits.

House of Metal presents Black Sabbath – 50 Years

22nd June – 29th September @ Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery A major exhibition exploring the legacy of Black Sabbath and their global fan base.A blockbuster exhibition devoted to the music that was born in and around Birmingham. Music that turned up the volume, down-tuned the guitars, and introduced a whole new meaning to the word ‘heavy’.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced a feast of familiar favourites for its Autumn and Winter Season and tickets are now on sale.

The programme for September onwards is full of familiar titles including the uplifting adaptation of Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones (6 – 21 September), the thrilling An Inspector Calls (12 – 16 November), plus the iconic My Beautiful Laundrette (5 – 9 November) and an adaptation like no other of Jane Austin’s romcom Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) (15 October – 2 November).

There’s also plenty that’s new to look forward too with Prism (3 – 12 October) featuring Robert Lindsay playing one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, Jack Cardiff; Rebel Music (19 September - 5 October) – a raucous celebration of people power set to a soundtrack of Punk, Reggae and 2 Tone, and the heart-warming, hilarious and insightful Barber Shop Chronicles that leaps from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.

An uplifting tale inspired by the true story of a young man with a debilitating stammer is told in a new play by Pravesh Kumar and British Asian rapper, Raxstar for Rifco Theatre Company. Mushy: Lyrically Speaking (26 – 28 September) tells the story of Musharaf Asghar who found himself at the centre of the television documentary, Educating Yorkshire in 2013.

For Christmas The REP presents a fresh and spectacular, new staging of Peter Pan (30 November – 19 January). Filled with swashbuckling adventure the eternal classic Peter Pan is the perfect festive show for adventurous children and those still young at heart and is directed by Liam Steel following his highly-acclaimed production of The Wizard of Oz last year.

To find out more about The REP’s Autumn and Winter 2019 Season and to book tickets head to www. birmingham-rep.co.uk

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27th – 29th June @ Birmingham Rep For the first time in the UK, the sons of Oscar-winning Milos Forman, bring a spectacular cast of 20 acrobats, dancers, singers and musicians to perform this spectacular Wild West tale.

Using a mixture of film, live action and magic they move from illusion to reality presenting the Old West in a completely new way.

Here Comes The Boys

22nd June @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester 4TH July @ Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 20th July @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham Strictly stars Aljaž Škorjanec, Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez, giants of the ballroom and Latin world battle it out on the dance floor.

The Color Purple

28th June – 13th July @ Curve Theatre, Leicester 16th July – 20th July @ Birmingham Hippodrome With a profoundly evocative score drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this moving family chronicle set in racially divided southern America, celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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23rd & 24th June @ Town Hall Birmingham 29th June @ Haymarket Theatre, Leicester 9th July @ Nottingham Playhouse One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bit of it and it wasn’t very nice so I put it in the fridge because it felt wrong to dump a whole lasagne in the bin and then later on I ate a spoonful of the cold lasagne because I was drunk and it was absolutely delicious. It was 4am. I then changed the name of a WhatsApp I was a part of to COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999 because I had been thinking a lot about how 1999 was the best year of my life and also about how much I hate myself sometimes.

The next day I was asked to name my new show. Come along.

6th July @ The Y Theatre, Leicester The award winning London smash hit play and subsequent feature film Death And The Maiden is revived in this exclusive tour by Baroque Theatre Company.

Amelie

9th – 13th July @ Haymarket Theatre, Leicester 22nd – 27th July @ Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Amelie is a new musical based on the much loved five-time Oscar-nominated film, and an ‘enchanting act of theatrical reinvention’ (The Los Angeles Times).

Kira Kosarin Desert Island Flicks

5th July @ Derby Theatre A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof the most memorable movie moments of all time, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects!

Bassline Bible Club Tour

6th July @ Dryden Street Social, Leicester If you’re into your bassline 4x4 organ classics this event is for you with some of the biggest names in the business.

Death and the Maiden

13th July @ o2 Academy Birmingham The 21 year old American star is heading out on her first International tour

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from across their extensive catalogue of work, hot on the heels of the release of their new album.

Interstellar

do with a BA in English? How do you find your purpose?

And is the internet really just for…. nevermind.

Little Miss Sunshine

15th – 20th July @ Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 3rd – 7th September @ Haymarket Theatre, Leicester Olive’s heart is set on winning ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ beauty pageant but can the Hoover family’s creaky old camper van get their daughter to the contest on time?

Join them on an 800 mile journey from New Mexico to California. Will Olive take home the coveted title of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ or is the real prize to be found along the way?

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17th July @ Patrick Studio at Birmingham Hippodrome www.69-degrees.co.uk

Thirty-eight of the UK’s best young dancers present a unique evening fusing contemporary dance, physical theatre and hiphop. Botis Seva’s choreographic style combined with the young dancers’ energy and talent is set to produce an enthralling and energetic production.

27th July @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham Secret Symphony’s 50-Piece Limelight Orchestra perform all things space, stars and Interstellar. A soundtrack that includes ‘stellar’ covers of David Bowie, Coldplay, Beach House, Muse, Public Service Broadcasting, ELO, Pink Floyd, Emersson Lake & Palmer, Jamiroquai, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Elton John & Many More. Performed among an immersive light and special FX show, NASA footage, and maybe, just maybe under a full Moon!

Years and Years and Jax Jones

25th August @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester Synth-pop outfit Years & Years’ sound has been described as electropop mixing R&B and 90s house sounds. Their biggest single King from their debut record reached number one in the UK singles and made top 10 charts around the world.

Scenes from a Brummie Iliad 19th & 20th July @ Birmingham Rep The greatest epic poem of all time but as you’ve never heard it before – in a Brummie accent.

Actor Roderick Smith (The REP’s I Knew You and Tartuffe, RSC’s Much Ado About Nothing and Love’s Labour’s Lost) has breathed new life into the classic story of heroes and gods whilst celebrating the local vernacular.

Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines and The Twang

18th August @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester Kaiser Chiefs continue their reign of being one of Britain’s most treasured bands. They will be performing tracks

The Entertainer

27th – 31st August @ Curve Theatre, Leicester For the first time since its premiere in 1957, John Osborne’s classic is given a vibrant new setting and an electric new vision in Sean O’Connor’s startling production.

The Patrick Studio @ Birmingham Hippodrome

You most likely have sat in Birmingham Hippodrome’s impressive 1,800+ seat auditorium many times, but perhaps you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying world-class theatre in our intimate 200 seat Patrick Studio.

The space has a growing reputation for presenting excellent new up-close performance featuring a mix of new work from Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Artists amongst touring shows from the trailblazers in new comedy, dance and drama. Bravo 22 Company is an awardwinning recovery through the arts programme which works with veterans and their families.

In their latest new work (13- 15 Jun) by writer Kevin Fegan, inspiration is taken from the real stories of contemporary veterans and their loved ones. Loyal Hippodrome theatre-goers will have seen her gracing the main stage in days gone

by as the most faaabulous Dame in Pantoland, this time female impersonator Ceri Dupree returns to the Patrick Studio with The Ladies I Love (5&6 Jun). Expect eye-popping costumes and Ceri’s signature energy, style and showmanship in this fast paced homage to some of the leading ladies in showbiz.

Hippodrome Associate Artist and Birmingham resident, Rosie Kay is now well-known both nationally and internationally for her bold and exciting choreography. Last year, Rosie was responsible for choreographing the Handover Ceremony for the Commonwealth Games; now she returns to the Patrick Studio with Fantasia (25 & 26 Sep). This brand-new work mixes dance and science to explore what it is that makes dance so beautiful to watch and experience.

For more information on the Patrick Studio and to book tickets visit birminghamhippodrome.com.

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The Rocky Horror Show 28th August – 1st September @ Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to the UK as part of a sellout worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.

Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom.

One Man, Two Guvnors

Bianca Del Rio

On Your Feet

3rd – 7th September @ Birmingham Hippodrome ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and www.69-degrees.co.uk

5th September @ Arena Birmingham RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio will be bringing her irreverent, side-splitting comedy to Arena Birmingham for what will be the biggest ever solo drag show to hit the UK!

7th – 28th September @ Derby Theatre Richard Bean’s hilarious smash-hit comedy premieres in Derby for a limited run this Autumn.

Directed by Sarah Brigham, featuring a side-splitting mix of physical comedy, farce and live music, One Man, Two Guvnors is one great night out.

Grease

13th August – 24th August @ Birmingham Hippodrome 3rd – 14th September @ Curve Theatre,

Leicester The world’s bestloved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before, this brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve.

Ariana Grande

14th & 15th September @ Arena Birmingham Experience the Sweetener World Tour, where you’ll get to hear some of her biggest hits live, including ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ and ‘God Is A Woman’.

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WATCH: KILLING EVE SEASON 2 Phoebe Wallace Bridger’s standout drama from 2018 is back with the delightful duo of Sandra Oh and Jody Comer playing out the cat-and-mouse relationship of frustrated MI5 officer Eve Polastri and super stylish and very, very scary assassin Villanelle.

Season 2’s lead writer Emerald Fennel (nurse Patsy from Call the Midwife – I know right?) apparently flips the power dynamic on its head with hunter becoming hunted. Already on air in the states, expect Season 2 to land on to iPlayer round about ... now.

ALL THE NU THING Feelings is sure to become a modern classic; a sumptuous slice of eighties disco soul with honey warm vocals from the iconic Lykki Li. It’s a complete departure stylewise from first single Nothing Breaks Like a Heart with Miley Cyrus but we would expect nothing less.

READ: PINCH OF NOM Mark Ronson Late Night Feelings The king of the collaborators returns with a long awaited new album out on the 21st June and featuring Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, Alicia Keys, King Princess, Angel Olsen, Yebba and Camila Cabello. Lead track Late Night www.69-degrees.co.uk

Need to get beach body ready quick? This six-month journal from food blog Pinch of Nom gives you everything you need to chart progress, plan weekly meals and reach your goals.

Set out in a simple format with diet diary-style pages that are easily adaptable to your personal slimming guidelines, Pinch of

Nom is beautifully designed and designed to help you stay organised and motivated. With 24 exclusive recipes, all dishes are delicious, full of flavour and designed to keep you full and satisfied.

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If you loved the Last of Us – and we did- then the added dimension of bludgeoning the undead with baseball bats whilst biking through a post apocalyptic world should appeal! Set to be the summer’s biggest hitter for PS4 players, Days Gone adds a Sons of Anarchy twist to the traditional killing game play that we all know and love.

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GO SEE: PIZZA SHOP HEROES Pizza Shop Heroes Created by one of the UK’s leading refugee theatre companies and starring four young men who made the dangerous journey to the UK on their own as children from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Albania, Nottingham Playhouse on the 18-19 June becomes the precinct of a pizza shop from where we embark on a journey across time and continents to explore how they got here, where they’re going and what they’ve learnt along the way.

Powerful, celebratory, affirming, authentic; this is theatre that puts refugees centre stage.

WATCH: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 3 The Netflix phenomenon that is Stranger Things will be returning to our screens on 4th July – Independence Day in America and, based upon the trailer, the kids of Hawkins are experiencing growing pains as they drop Dungeons and Dragons for malt shops and malls in gloriously neon eightiesness. The Duffer brothers had apparenty delayed this season to create something much bigger and bolder in scale for this season and we can’t wait. Just don’t hurt Steve. We love Steve.

LISTEN: Hatchie Keepsake Brisbane was always the place in Neighbours that characters would disappear to only to be never seen or heard of again so we should be congratulating Brisbane native Harriette Pilbeam on escaping the city and taking on the world with her band Hatchie. The Australian dream popsters Hatchie release their debut long player this June mixing heavy guitar reverbs with pop WATCH:ANNABELLE COME HOME sensibilities and a melancholy melody – perfect for those Annabelle Come Home long summer days. Think The You’d think that by now that Cranberries, think the Cocteau dastardly dolly would have been Twins, think summer. killed by fire but oh no, the sensible thing is to keep it on display at your home in a pretty glass case for your small daughter’s friends to release during a sleepover – beats playing Mystery Date I guess… An unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the other evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target – the Warrens’ ten-yearold daughter, Judy, and her friends. *Shudder* www.69-degrees.co.uk

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The Fear Bubble: Harness Fear and Live without Limits - Ant Middleton

GO SEE :THE COLOUR PURPLE Running at Curve, Leicester from 28 June – 13 July and Birmingham Hippodrome from 16 – 20 July, the Tony AwardWinning Musical tells the unforgettable story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world. With a score drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this moving family chronicle set in racially divided southern America, celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.

Ant Middleton may be a stranger to a razor but he’s no stranger to fear: as a point man in the Special Forces, he confronted fear on a daily basis. In prison, he was thrust into the unknown, isolated with thoughts of failure and dread for his future and at the top of Everest he was forced to face up to his greatest fear, of leaving his children and wife without a father and husband.

Here he writes about how to harness the power of fear and understand the positive force that it can become and allow us all to break through our limits.

Shenmue

WATCH: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Anytime a new Tarantino movie is announced then you know you have to see it opening week. But a Tarantino movie starring DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt warrants an opening night expedition – although I’ll still be sneaking in my own popcorn. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, television actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth embark on an odyssey to make a name for themselves in the film industry. Featuring a large ensemble cast, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood weaves “multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age. Sad fact fans it’s also the last film to feature the late Luke Perry. www.69-degrees.co.uk

One for retro gamers and fans and brought back to life thanks to a kickstarter campaign, director Yu Suzuki’s role playing game is this time set across Honk Kong and Japan but still grounded in the magical realism that Dreamcast fans adored. Continuing the original saga, our hero, martial artist Ryo Hazuki is still searching for his father’s killer and is set to face a whole new set of challenges.

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Colmore Food Festival The annual Colmore Food Festival, sponsored by law firm DWF, attracts more than 30,000 visitors each year. This year’s event takes place on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, in Victoria Square.

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Arranged by Colmore BID, the Festival showcases the brilliant food, drink and hospitality venues in the area. All food is capped at £4 and drinks at £5 at the Festival, ensuring visitors can enjoy a bite to eat or drink without breaking the bank.

The event is free to attend and has a variety of live music acts and wandering performers, making the Festival the perfect weekend outing for all the family.

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There are around 30 venues participating in this year’s Festival, including two Michelin starred restaurants, Adam’s and Purnell’s. There are also three new participating venues: Pint Shop who will be serving their Dirty Burger, Chicken Tikka Flat bread and Halloumi Flat Bread, Dirty Martini who will be bringing a selection of cocktails from their summer menu and Hookway’s with Halloumi Fries and a selection of salad scoops! Of course Festival favourites such as Chung Ying Central and OPUS will be back!

Follow Colmore BID on social media for the latest announcements for this year’s Colmore Food Festival.

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MMM...MArmalade@ The Rep This summer, Marmalade @ The REP will be revitalised following the introduction of a brand new outdoor terrace, a live events programme and a sumptuous new menu for you to tuck into.

The summer menu is environmentally conscious and has been lovingly created with local partners, providing something for everyone.

Small plates include Calamari with a Saffron Aioli & Braised Purple Artichokes with Lemongrass Rocket & Parmesan Shavings; main plates include Blade of Beef with Wilted Spinach, Potato Rosti & Peppercorn Sauce, and Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli with a Spicy Butter & Cashew Crust. To finish, desserts include Chocolatesse with Chantilly Cream & Pecan Praline, and Rosewater Meringue with Macerated English Strawberries & Whipped Cream.

A new local coffee provider, local craft beer and a bespoke Martini cocktail are now also on the menu at Marmalade, making it a mustvisit destination in Birmingham whether you’re catching up with a friend over a cuppa or dining before a big night out.

Marmalade @ The Rep. Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP www. marmaladebirmingham.co.uk 0121 245 2080

NEW BASE FOR Bongo’s Bingo Bongo’s Bingo are debuting at a brand-new venue in Birmingham: The River in Digbeth launching on the weekend of July 26th and 27th, followed by August 3rd, 17th, 25th and 31st.

For those yet to experience the madness, Bongo’s Bingo combines an immersive and interactive live show with the traditional headsdown game of bingo. Expect plenty of silliness and heckling as well as the chance to win some weird and wonderful prizes. Bongo’s Bingo is the bizarre love child of everyone’s guilty pleasures mixed into one glorious party.

Bongo’s Bingo @ The River, 30 – 34 River Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, www.bongosbingo.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

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TOP CHARTS In 2017 PPL released a chart of the top ten most played artists*3. These were:

1 ED SHEERAN 2 LITTLE MIX

3 COLDPLAY 4 CALVIN HARRIS The first piece of music to be played on BBC Radio Leicester, when it launched on 8 November 1967, was a version of the Posthorn Gallop.

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6 MAROON 5 7 OLLY MURS

2019 The most played song on UK radio this year so far is ‘Nothing Breaks like a Heart’ by Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus.*4

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In a recent YouGov survey of 2004 members of the public, 54% of people said they prefer to visit bars/ coffee shops/restaurants or gyms where music is played.*2

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RADIO-ACTIVE Listening to music while you work is not a new thing, going back to the 1940s there was a dedicated BBC radio show for factory workers, called Music While You Work. Even then music was recognised for helping you through your working day.

enhances creativity and can help to develop new ideas.

Having this added energy in the workplace can help to achieve our goals make us feel more upbeat as a result.

It can also help to relax the mind and help to make staff feel more focussed and concentrated.

These days, although many people are listening to music via their own devices such as smartphones, the latest Rajar figures show that 22% of people are still listening to the radio at work! In fact, approximately 2 million more people in the UK listen to the radio now than they did 10 years ago, with the average listener tuning in for over 20 hours per week. 1

And don’t just take our word for it, Pablo Ettinger, co-founder of Caffe Nero says of playing music to help motivate staff: ‘Later in the evening we play much more upbeat music when staff are clearing because it makes them feel good.

In the morning before the customers get there we try and play something that’s more upbeat as well when staff are getting going in the morning.’

It is probably no surprise that music can make workers more motivated. A survey of more than 4,500 people found that 79% were more productive at work when listening to music.5 It is also believed that music

Workplaces which play the radio (or any music) will usually need TheMusicLicence. If you are listening at work without

a licence, don’t panic! You can arrange a licence easily through PPL PRS. After PPL PRS’s operating costs, the money you pay for your licence goes back to the artists you listen to every day. And not just the global superstars. It also goes to the session musicians, the up and coming bands who play in your local pub, the unknown song writers who work in the background on tracks you love.

TheMusicLicence is the only licence that allows you to legally listen to over 3 million tracks, via your devices, CDs, the radio and the TV. Without TheMusicLicence you would literally have to contact the rights owners of each song to get permission to play it. So, what are you waiting for?

Apply for TheMusicLicence today and put the beat back into your business. https://www.rajar.co.uk/docs/news/RAJAR_ DataRelease_InfographicQ42018.pdf Survey carried out by YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2004 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 19th - 20th December 2018. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+).

3 PPL’s most played artists charts are compiled from music usage and airplay data from radio stations and television channels as well as public performance locations such as pubs, clubs, bars, jukeboxes and shops all across the UK. https://www.ppluk.com/ about-us/reports-and-statements/ 4 http://ukairplaychart.com/uk/year_to_ date/ 5 Dr Anneli Haake, ‘The sound of productivity report’, 2010 1

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