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

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

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

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

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

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]]> PUBLIC INTEREST IN ORCHESTRAL MUSIC HITS EIGHT-YEAR PEAK https://swconnected.co.uk/public-interest-in-orchestral-music-hits-eight-year-peak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-interest-in-orchestral-music-hits-eight-year-peak Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:49:50 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150523 The percentage of UK adults interested in experiencing a concert that features orchestral music has reached an eight-year peak,  with interest rising strongly among young people – according to new annual tracking research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). The nationally representative poll of 2,000 adults revealed that 89% of adults would be interested in experiencing […]

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]]> Crowne Plaza Newcastle Launches ‘Talking People with Paul Borg’ Podcast https://swconnected.co.uk/crowne-plaza-newcastle-launches-talking-people-with-paul-borg-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crowne-plaza-newcastle-launches-talking-people-with-paul-borg-podcast Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:15:48 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150520 – New podcast series to showcase the personalities behind meetings and events – 9th September 26, UK: The Crowne Plaza Newcastle will launch a new event industry podcast this month, with the hotel looking to underline its commitment to people, from every part of the industry and to share their stories and lived experiences. Talking People with Paul Borg, hosted by the hotel’s General Manager, will launch its first episode on 16 […]

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]]> AIONOSA Unveils IRIS, a New EP Inspired by Transformation, New Beginnings and the Beauty of Innocence https://swconnected.co.uk/aionosa-unveils-iris-a-new-ep-inspired-by-transformation-new-beginnings-and-the-beauty-of-innocence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aionosa-unveils-iris-a-new-ep-inspired-by-transformation-new-beginnings-and-the-beauty-of-innocence Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:32:04 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/aionosa-unveils-iris-a-new-ep-inspired-by-transformation-new-beginnings-and-the-beauty-of-innocence/ AIONOSA is set to introduce IRIS, an emotionally driven EP exploring life, growth, perspective, new beginnings and the rapidly changing world around us. Created by three-piece group AIONOSA, IRIS draws on real human experiences while offering a message of transformation and hope. The project is particularly inspired by the personal reflections of group leader Zilla, […]

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]]> DALE CORNELIUS ANNOUNCES; WHAT IS CARRIED. WHAT IS LEFT BEHIND? A HAUNTING NEW CHAMBER WORK INSPIRED BY MEMORY, PLACE & RENEWAL https://swconnected.co.uk/dale-cornelius-announces-what-is-carried-what-is-left-behind-a-haunting-new-chamber-work-inspired-by-memory-place-renewal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dale-cornelius-announces-what-is-carried-what-is-left-behind-a-haunting-new-chamber-work-inspired-by-memory-place-renewal Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:07:16 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/dale-cornelius-announces-what-is-carried-what-is-left-behind-a-haunting-new-chamber-work-inspired-by-memory-place-renewal/ Artist : Dale Cornelius ft. Eclective Strings Album: What Is Carried, What Is Left Behind? Genre: Narrative Chamber Cycle / Modern ClassicalFormat: Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio & StereoLength: 6 tracks / 31 minutes Release Date: October 2026 Award-winning Australian composer explores memory, grief and renewal through an immersive new chamber work featuring ‘Eclective Strings’. Due […]

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]]> JUDITH OWEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “INSIDE OUT,” CO-WRITTEN WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST JAMISON ROSS https://swconnected.co.uk/judith-owen-releases-new-single-inside-out-co-written-with-grammy-award-winning-artist-jamison-ross/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judith-owen-releases-new-single-inside-out-co-written-with-grammy-award-winning-artist-jamison-ross Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:07:16 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/judith-owen-releases-new-single-inside-out-co-written-with-grammy-award-winning-artist-jamison-ross/ Featuring Grammy Award-winning artist and Snarky Puppy alum Jamison Ross and the Tonya Boyd-Cannon Choir Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and musical provocateur Judith Owen returns with “Inside Out,” an irresistible new single taken from her critically acclaimed album Suit Yourself, which has now surpassed one million streams. A joyous collision of old-school soul, gospel and the […]

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