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Cutting Edge Music Returns to Victoria Park at Field Day 2012

The capital's biggest one-day music event, Field Day, is returning to Victoria Park for its sixth year this June. A number of big bands will travel to East London to take part in the festival, covering electro, folk, dance and rock. Despite it's ever and more impressive line-up Field Day prides ...

London Prepares for the Epsom Derby

One of London's oldest and most famous horse races, the Epsom Derby, is returning to London on June 2nd. An event commonly associated with the Royals, this year's race is tied in with the 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, kicking off an extended Bank Holiday weekend set to last until June ...

Burj Al Arab Unveils Its Romantic Gold Package Offering

Burj Al Arab, the World's most luxurious hotel, has announced the launch of its Gold Package, offering guests the most romantic experiences imaginable for each night of their stay in Dubai. Designed to celebrate once-in-a-lifetime moments, the Gold Package at the Burj Al Arab includes a selection of romantic experiences, ranging from ...

Find Cheap Hotel Rooms in Edinburgh at the Travelodge

The Travelodge has long been a favourite for bargain hunters looking for a cheap nights accommodation, there are regular special offers of rooms from only £29 a night. The accommodation is basic but all Travelodge hotels have a similar layout, double bed, en-suite bathroom and extras such as Wi-Fi and ...

See US superstar Christina Perri live in Kuala Lumpur

Singer-songwriter sensation Christina Perri will be bringing her popular brand of soulful anthems to Kuala Lumpur for a live show on June 7th 2012. To be held at KL Live, the show is set to begin at 20:30 local time and will see audiences treated to a performance by one of ...

Grasping the Floor with the Back of My Head Dance Show Coming to Macau

Visitors to Macau will be able to see a spectacular yet thought-provoking dance show called Grasping the Floor with the Back of My Head in Macau this June. Performed by Denmark's Mute Comp. Physical Theatre, the show is being staged at the Centro Cultural Macau on June 29th and 30th at ...

Etihad Airways Celebrates Manchester City Title Win

Etihad Airways has led the cheers of celebration for Manchester City as the club was crowned Barclays Premier League champions with victory over Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. It was the first time since 1968 that Manchester City has won the title in England's top tier of ...

2012 Chinese Opera Festival begins in Hong Kong this June

Lovers of traditional Chinese performing arts will be well catered for in Hong Kong this summer when the 2012 Chinese Opera Festival is held. Commencing on June 15th, the event encompasses ten programmes showcasing different aspects of this unique art form, eventually drawing to a close on August 5th. This year, the ...

Timeless tales to be told at Singapore Arts Festival 2012

The Singapore Arts Festival 2012 will commence on May 18th and is set to treat visitors to dozens of thought-provoking and fascinating performances. Based around the title Our Lost Poems, the 16-day event runs until June 2nd 2012 and will aim to explore stories ranging from myths and legends to idle ...

Malta Gets Ready for Ghanafest

Ghanafest is Malta's annual celebration of Mediterranean folk music, with a series of concerts taking place in early June. Held at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana, the performances will encompass traditional Maltese folk songs - known as 'ghana' - and music from Turkey, Sicily and Iran. This year's festival is due to ...

Enjoy unique cultural spectacle at Thailand’s Phi Ta Khon Festival

Visitors to the Loei region of Thailand can get involved in a unique and colourful tradition this June when the Phi Ta Khon Festival comes to town. Held from June 22nd to 24th this year, the event is part of the wider Boon Luang merit-making ceremony and has been held annually ...

See The Chieftains in Edinburgh

The Chieftains, one of Ireland's most popular traditional music acts, are due to play at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh next month. Fans of the group can see them perform in the Scottish capital on Sunday June 17th, when they are set to play songs from latest album Voice of Ages. Formed ...

World University Triathlon Championship returns to Taipei in June

Top university athletes from around the world will travel to the Taipei region this June to take part in the 11th annual World University Triathlon Championship. Organised by the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation, the competition will take place in Yilan county from June 29th to 30th and will see male ...

Celebrate Summer at York Carnival

York Carnival returns to the city on Saturday June 16th this year, with plenty of live music and entertainment lined up for those in attendance. Organised by a committee of students from the University of York, the carnival will feature a colourful parade through the city headed by York Samba that ...

Explore History at Titanic The Artifact Exhibition in Bangkok

Bangkok visitors will be able to learn more about one of the most famous maritime wrecks of all time at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition this June. The world-famous touring show will be coming to Bangkok's CentralWorld Live venue on June 9th and will run until September 2nd, allowing visitors to see ...

Etihad Airways’ Sports Teams Set For Season Climax

Excitement is building at Etihad Airways as two of the airline’s sporting partners - Manchester City Football Club and Harlequins Rugby Club - look to end the season triumphantly with success in their respective domestic league's blockbuster games. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is lead and shirt sponsor at both English clubs, ...

Head to New York for Long Island Mozart Festival

The three-day event will feature a series of concerts celebrating the music of the legendary Austrian composer, as well as performances of famous works by Bach and Beethoven. This year's festival will be held on the lawn of Old Westbury Gardens - a Charles II-style mansion built in 1906 - from ...

Blues rock legend Johnny Winter to perform in Hong Kong

One of the music industry's true legends will be taking to the stage in Hong Kong this June when Johnny Winter thrills audiences with a live show. Regarded as one of the world's greatest blues rock guitarists and singers, Winter is an inductee into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and ...

See Madonna live at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico

International superstar Madonna is heading to Rome for a concert at the Stadio Olimpico next month. The American music icon, who released her 12th studio album MDNA in March this year, will perform in the Italian capital on Tuesday June 12th and has promised to deliver a typically spectacular live show. According ...

Card champions to compete in Magic The Gathering Grand Prix Manila

Card collectors will flock to Manila's SMX Convention Center this June in order to take part in the Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix Manila event. Running from June 16th to 17th, the tournament will see fans of Wizards of the Coast's wildly popular card game congregating for a weekend of gaming, ...

Sailing fans to visit Falmouth for J Class Regatta

Next month's J-Class Regatta should see sailing enthusiasts descend on Falmouth in great numbers. The event, which is set to run from Tuesday June 26th to Saturday June 30th, will be the first regatta involving J-Class yachts to take place in the UK since the class was reborn. J-Class yachts were ...

Celebrate arts and creativity at Singapore’s Ace Festival 2012

Singapore is set to become a hotbed for arts and creativity during the family-friendly Ace! Festival 2012, an event that brings together international talents for a joyous 24-day programme of performances. Running from May 18th to June 10th 2012, the festival encompasses a total of 135 shows that are designed to ...

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