Lifestyle / Entertainment / Film by Press Association 15/12/2018, 3:07 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens said she was feeling “focused and loved” as she celebrated her 30th birthday. The US actress and singer starred alongside Zac Efron in Disney’s hit franchise, with the first instalment arriving in 2006. Hudgens has since gone on to appear in films including Beastly, Sucker Punch and Spring Breakers. On Friday, Hudgens marked turning 30 by sharing a gif on Instagram showing her holding two silver balloons, one an inflatable number three and the other a zero. She captioned the post: “Been saving this gif for a while lol LESSSS GOOOO 30’s. Feeling so grateful, strong, confident, focused and loved. So excited for this next chapter in my life. thank you for joining me on my journey.” Hudgens and Efron, 31, shot to fame after … [Read more...] about High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens celebrates turning 30
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Win two tickets to see Jools Holland at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2019
You may still be hanging up your stockings getting ready for Christmas, but there's one big reason to start thinking about next summer. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will be back for its 73rd year from July 1 to 7, and tickets have just been released for general sale this week. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is an annual week-long festival of music, dance and culture, which includes competitions showcasing choirs and dance troupes from across the globe. Founded in 1947, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod was set up to help heal the worldwide wounds of the WWII, promoting peace and friendship between nations. Today, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is recognised as one of the foremost world festivals. Nobel Prize for Peace nominated, the seven day celebration attracts approximately 50,000 visitors and 4,000 performers every year. Next year, one of those performers will be Jools Holland and … [Read more...] about Win two tickets to see Jools Holland at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2019
Former senator ‘kicked and spat’ at gardaí when they arrested him outside music festival, court hears
The revelation came as James Heffernan (38), a former Labour senator and General Election 2016 candidate for the Social Democrats, denied two charges of dangerous driving and one charge of drink driving after attending the Cork music festival, Indiependence. Heffernan also denied alleged Public Order Act offences and rejected claims he kicked and spat at Gardaí. The former senator denied suggestions he ever spat at officers - and said he simply asked them outside the festival grounds to leave him alone. However, one Garda said that, after being arrested, the Limerick politician said he had "a whole heap of porter, whiskey and gin." Heffernan, previously identified in court as Seamus O'Heifearnain, appeared before Judge Brian Sheridan at Fermoy District Court where he denied all charges. The counts all related to July 31/August 1 2016 and involved locations at either the Limerick Road and Coolnanave area of Mitchelstown, not far from where the Indiependence music festival was … [Read more...] about Former senator ‘kicked and spat’ at gardaí when they arrested him outside music festival, court hears
Santa Walk will raise funds for Ripley Music Festival
Ripley Music Festival (RMF) is to hold its first ever Santa Walk later this month. This community event will take place on Sunday, December 23 and aims to help get everyone into the festive spirit while raising vital funds for next year’s festival. RMF is a not-for-profit community event which brings local talent to the forefront every year during the second week of July. The popular festival brings music to thousands of local people during its course. The Santa walk will help raise vital funds for next year’s festival while supporting the local pubs of Ripley and helping all who attend get into the Christmas spirit. The Santa Walk will start at 1pm at the George Inn, Lowes Hill, Ripley and will begin to make its way through town at 2pm, ending at the Holly Bush, Marehay for the legendary RMF jam night, where if they wish participants can show off their musical talents or just enjoy the music. All are welcome, including dogs. Festive dress is encouraged. RMF would like … [Read more...] about Santa Walk will raise funds for Ripley Music Festival
Two major sport and music events in 2019
A ‘national sporting event’ and ‘three date music festival’ next summer will be supported by a £35,000 subvention from Derry City & Strabane District Council under a programme that’s previously supported major concerts and festivals in the district. The decision to allocate the funding was approved by members of DC&SDC’s Business & Culture Committee and expected to be rubber-stamped by the Council at its December meeting as the ‘Journal’ went to Press last night.Head of Culture at DC&SDC, Aeidin McCarter, informed councillors that the Council received two requests for funding under the National Events Subvention Fund.One of these was from the organiser of a four-day ‘national sporting event’ running from June 27, 2019, who requested £30,000. The other request was from the organiser of a music event that will run over three days next July. They requested £20,000.Ms. McCarter said both of the … [Read more...] about Two major sport and music events in 2019