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Wilderness Festival 2025 unleashes a sonic storm with stellar new lineup
Wilderness Festival 2025 has unveiled a dazzling new wave of performers, spanning genres from electro-pop and jazz to post-punk and global fusion. Highlights include Berlioz, Georgia, Craig Charles, Nubiyan Twist, and The Jungle Giants.
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Clinton Pugh has sold his last Oxford restaurant Kazbar after four decades
After 40 years of shaping Oxford’s café and restaurant scene, renowned business owner Clinton Pugh has sold his final establishment in the city, marking the end of a significant chapter in local hospitality.
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Henley Festival announces winners of inaugural RISE Emerging Artist Prize
Henley Festival, presented by Westcoast, has announced the winners of its inaugural RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize, celebrating exceptional emerging talent in visual arts. Raoul Orzabal claimed the top prize of £1,000 for his intricate modernist-inspired landscapes.
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Henley Festival reveals shortlist for 2025 RISE Emerging Artist Prize
The RISE programme by Henley Festival has announced the 2025 shortlist for its Emerging Artist Prize, celebrating early-career UK-based visual artists not yet represented by commercial galleries. Twelve artists were selected for their creativity and technical skill across painting, print, textile, and mixed media.
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Wilderness Festival reveals full line-up and stage splits for fourteenth season
Wilderness Festival, presented by Audi, has announced its full line-up and stage splits for its fourteenth season, showcasing an eclectic mix of music, arts, and culture. New additions include berlioz, Craig Charles, Georgia, and Hinds, alongside headliners Basement Jaxx, Wet Leg, and Supergrass.
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Ray LaMontagne announces 2026 UK tour featuring full Trouble album performance
Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne will embark on a UK tour in June 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Trouble. It marks his first UK tour since 2018 and will feature full live performances of Trouble for the first time.
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Cornbury House Horse Trials returns with a spectacular Cotswold showcase
The 2025 Cornbury House Horse Trials returns this September, offering world-class equestrian sport in the scenic Cotswolds. Now in its sixth year, the event features elite dressage, cross-country, and showjumping, alongside a vibrant celebration of local food, drink, and culture.
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Drago headlines action-packed REVOLT 2025 event in Oxford
Oxford will host REVOLT 2025 on Saturday, 3 May, at Beecroft Hall, Oxford Academy. Presented by British Kingdom Pro Wrestling, the event features international stars, including Lucha Libre icon Drago in a triple-threat match against Tiger Ali and Nico Angelo.
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The Loggia reopens at RH England, bringing al fresco dining to the heart of the Cotswolds
A relaxed open-air restaurant and wine bar, The Loggia offers idyllic al fresco dining against the backdrop of Capability Brown’s naturalistic gardens and sweeping views of the Cotswolds countryside, set within RH England’s new dining destination at the 73-acre Aynho Park estate near Banbury.
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New film honours 550 years of Michelangelo’s artistic legacy
A new film, Michelangelo – Love and Death, will premiere in cinemas nationwide from 20 May 2025, to mark Michelangelo’s 550th birthday. Directed by David Bickerstaff, the film will offer a fresh, intimate look at the Renaissance master’s life and genius.
