LABOUR’S spiralling anti-Semitism crisis has hit a new low after Jeremy Corbyn hosted an event comparing Israel with Nazis on Holocaust Memorial Day. The party leader has since issued an extraordinary apology when it was revealed he organised an event in parliament called “Never Again for Anyone — Auschwitz to Gaza”. Mr Corbyn, who was a backbencher at the time in 2010, admitted that by being pro-Palestine he has “on occasion appeared on platforms with people whose views I completely reject”. He added that he “apologises for the concerns and anxiety that this has caused” following the revelations by The Times. But Labour MP John Mann said the event puts him in breach of the party’s code on anti-Semitism, and in breach of “any form of normal decency”. The veteran campaigner on the issue told the BBC after this latest incident: “The Labour Party is seen by most members of the Jewish community to have declared war on … [Read more...] about Jeremy Corbyn hosted event comparing Israel with Nazis on Holocaust Memorial Day
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Process for hosting events in unlicensed venues is now simpler
The process for artists to host events in unlicensed venues has now become simpler, both bureaucratically and financially, after new regulations were announced on Monday by the government. Speaking in a press conference at Argotti Botanical Gardens in Floriana, Arts Council Malta’s Executive Chairman Albert Marshall welcomed the change in regulations, which had been years in the making, and said that they removed “draconian” measures which were affecting the ability of artists to express themselves. Marshall also said that the council was working in tandem with authorities in relation to noise levels in and around Pjazza Teatru Rjal, stating that they were working to reach a compromise between the expression of the artists performing in this theatre, and the comfort of the residents in that area. Renowned DJ Joven Grech, known as Tenishia, meanwhile spoke of how he had campaigned for these changes to come into being. He said that the measures being put into … [Read more...] about Process for hosting events in unlicensed venues is now simpler
Whitby Goth Weekend ‘won’t be hosting events at Whitby Pavilion’ in October
The organisers behind Whitby Goth Weekend have confirmed that the festival will not be holding events at Whitby Pavilion in October. They have claimed the announcement is the end result of 18 months of battling over the venue for the live music line-up.The organisers posted on Facebook: "I can confirm that Whitby Goth Weekend will not be hosting events at Whitby Pavilion this winter. The Goth Weekend is not defined by any one person, venue or activity. Its main objective for the last 24 years has been to provide a place for the lost and lonely to find friendship, cameraderie and a place to 'be'. It would be spiteful and egocentric to state events as cancelled on the basis of one venue."They added: "Events of the last few days are the end result of an 18 month battle to provide a safe environment for our attendees. Our inability to secure ongoing contracted dates made it impossible to secure a premium line up and provide attendees with confirmed event dates."Whitby Goth Weekend remains … [Read more...] about Whitby Goth Weekend ‘won’t be hosting events at Whitby Pavilion’ in October
Heritage Malta’s museums to host events for Science in the Citadel
At the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, there will be a rolling workshop between 12pm and 4pm – Exploring a Smaller & Invisible World. Science and Heritage Investigations. Visitors can also pop into a drop-in workshop at the Gozo Nature Museum – Curating the National Nature Collections – which will take place between 11am and 3pm. Science in the Citadel is taking place on Saturday, the 28th of April from 10am to 8pm. For further details please visit the Science in the Citadel Facebook Page. Photograph by Mario Xerri Permalink: Heritage Malta’s museums to host events for Science in the Citadel … [Read more...] about Heritage Malta’s museums to host events for Science in the Citadel
Duchess of Cambridge to co-host event showcasing Commonwealth fashion initiative
The Duchess of Cambridge and Countess of Wessex will host a Buckingham Palace reception to celebrate and showcase a new fashion initiative. On behalf of the Queen, Kate and Sophie will host the event for the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange, an initiative which uses fashion as a common language and platform to help people understand the modern Commonwealth in a different way. The exchange aims to create partnerships between established and emerging talent from across the 53 member countries, in the lead up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London this April. Loading article content It will celebrate creativity, sustainable production and manufacturing, trade links and ethical supply chains across the fashion industry, from business and design to textile and fabric design and manufacturing. Over the past six months, major fashion designers such as Stella McCartney, Karen Walker and Bibi Russell have partnered with artisan producers in small nations who … [Read more...] about Duchess of Cambridge to co-host event showcasing Commonwealth fashion initiative