Strictly Come Dancing will be jiving its way back onto our TV screens in a matter of weeks. Ahead of the glitzy launch night, the BBC has revealed the line-up in full. The TV channel has been teasing fans by announcing the stars day by day, since last week - with the last few names being announced today. Here is the dazzling line-up in full, as reported in the Mirror Online . Susannah Constantine Mum-of-three Susannah was the final Strictly star confirmed. The telly star said: “I hope to prove pigs can fly (dance). Sick with nerves and jangling with excitement.” Susannah, 56, is a television presenter, fashion journalist, style advisor, author and designer. She began her career working in fashion for Giorgio Armani and John Galliano before she met Trinny Woodall in 1994, with whom she proceeded to write a weekly fashion column for the Daily Telegraph, which ran for seven years. The pair went on to co-host the hugely successful BBC One show ‘What Not to … [Read more...] about The Strictly Come Dancing full line-up has been confirmed
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Is Exit Europe’s coolest festival? Here are this summer’s must-visit overseas dance events
Staged in an imposing fortress high above the mighty river Danube, it quickly becomes clear why Exit festival is developing an equally formidable reputation.Having emerged from a resistance movement during troubled times in the Balkans, the annual four-day event was once again crowned Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards in 2017.An eclectic mix of music, unique setting and almost-guaranteed sunshine during Serbia’s scorching summers create an extremely successful formula.What’s it like?Every July, almost 50 stages and performance areas are packed into the vast Petrovaradin Fortress on the eastern bank of the country’s second city Novi Sad.As festival entrances go, a narrow wooden bridge spanning the lush green grass of a former moat is certainly different. Historical charm continues through an arched gateway where a series of illuminated tunnels and winding cobbled paths lead to competing sounds of punk rock, techno and reggae.At the heart of the … [Read more...] about Is Exit Europe’s coolest festival? Here are this summer’s must-visit overseas dance events
BBC Biggest Weekend: Which Strictly Come Dancing stars are coming?
Yet more high-profile acts have signed up for BBC Music's Biggest Weekend . BBC Music have announced yet more acts for the Biggest Weekend festival following yesterday's news that Liam Gallagher would be Coventry's headliner. They have now revealed that Stereophonics will be opening for the ex-Oasis star at Coventry's War Memorial Park on May 27. More has been revealed about Monday's performance from the BBC Concert Orchestra as well, which will see the stars of Strictly Come Dancing take to the stage. Acts previously announced for Sunday include Paloma Faith, Billy Ocean, UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey, Tears for Fears, Snow Patrol and Jamie Cullum. On Monday Nigel Kennedy, Milos, Eliza Carthy and The Wayward Band and GoGo Penguin will play along with new addition Angelique Kidjo. But what can Coventry expect from Strictly? A spectacular ballroom performance from the professional dancers of BBC One’s flagship award-winning entertainment show will take place. Stars Gorka … [Read more...] about BBC Biggest Weekend: Which Strictly Come Dancing stars are coming?
Enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to TRNSMT Festival, the highlight of Scotland’s music calendar
Love music, all-day dancing and festivals? If back-to-back weekends filled with live tunes sounds like your thing, you’ll love our fab prize. We have a pair of tickets for all five days of TRNSMT Festival to give away to two lucky winners thanks to festival organisers DF Concerts. The highlight of Scotland’s music calendar, TRNSMT brings a show-stopping line-up to Glasgow city centre this summer, with headliners Stereophonics, Liam Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys, Queen + Adam Lambert and The Killers at Glasgow Green. The festival takes place over two weekends – June 29–July 1, and July 6-8, with all-round good times guaranteed in one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. So grab your bezzie and your wellies and don’t miss out on one of the best music festivals of the summer. Enter here by 11.59pm on May 5, 2018. Click here to see full Terms and Conditions. Good luck! MOST READ IN FABULOUSBOSSING IT Woman texts her boss to say she's running late and gets … [Read more...] about Enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to TRNSMT Festival, the highlight of Scotland’s music calendar
JCB Dancing Diggers top the bill as East Anglian Game and Country Fair returns to Euston Estate
PUBLISHED: 07:06 28 April 2018 | UPDATED: 07:06 28 April 2018 The JCB Dancing Diggers will be the headline performers at the 2018 East Anglian Game and Country Fair. Archant Countryside entertainment ranging from dancing diggers to dog agility will be on display as an annual rural showcase returns for its 15th year this weekend. The East Anglian Game and Country Fair at the Euston Estate near Thetford. Photo : Steve Adams The East Anglian Game and Country Fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the picturesque Euston Estate, off the A11 near the Norfolk-Suffolk border. Headlining the Main Arena this year are the world-famous JCB Dancing Diggers, with the 80-tonne mechanical monsters performing precise choreographed routines, using their hydraulics to strike spectacular poses – one of only three UK shows by the team this year. Other highlights include the return of the Mounted Games Association of Great Britain, the Sheep Show, forestry village, cookery theatre and a … [Read more...] about JCB Dancing Diggers top the bill as East Anglian Game and Country Fair returns to Euston Estate