An outstanding renewal of the Qatar Sussex Stakes is in prospect with nine horses going forward for G1 mile contest at Goodwood on Wednesday, July 31, day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Circus Maximus (Aidan O'Brien) was today supplemented for the Qatar Sussex Stakes at a cost of £70,000, taking the overall prize money for the race to £1,059,250. The three-year-old Galileo colt began this season by racing over further, including when sixth in the G1 Investec Derby at Epsom Downs, but relished the drop down in distance to a mile when taking the G1 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 18 - a contest he was also supplemented for. He is a 5/2 chance for the Qatar Sussex Stakes with Unibet, official betting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.Ireland's multiple champion Flat trainer O'Brien is seeking a sixth Qatar Sussex Stakes success following on from Giant's Causeway (2000), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Henrythenavigator (2008), Rip Van Winkle (2009) and The … [Read more...] about Circus Maximus added to impressive Qatar Sussex Stakes line-up
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What’s on: Galway International Arts Festival 2019
Regarded as one of the top summer festivals in Europe, the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) is the biggest multidisciplinary festival in Ireland and is a long established fixture in the Irish summer calendar. Now on, until Sunday, July 28th, the 42nd GIAF will feature 200 events, 600 artists and is expected to see attendances of over 250,000. View the full line-up on giaf.ie. Some of the most brilliant artists from Ireland, and all over the world, will arrive in Galway for a thrilling fortnight where great art, ideas and good fun are available in equal measure. This year’s festival boasts a new Festival Gallery with an enthralling exhibition by one of Australia’s most renowned sculptors, Sam Jinks, a major new opera based on the life of Rosemary Kennedy (sister of JFK), the return of the Festival Garden, the best of Irish and international theatre, opera, dance and circus on stages throughout the city, 48 music gigs, talks and discussions on the big … [Read more...] about What’s on: Galway International Arts Festival 2019
Music festival aims to welcome the world to rural Norfolk
PUBLISHED: 08:32 08 June 2019 | UPDATED: 08:39 08 June 2019 Norfolk World Music Festival 2019 organiser Anna Mudeka. Picture: Supplied by Breckland Council. Archant African beats, Cuban rhythms and Irish harmonies will all be part of a weekend festival which aims to bring the world to the heart of Norfolk. Part of the action at a previous Southburgh Festival, which has been renamed the Norfolk World Music Festival for 2019. Picture: GIDEON GRAYLYONS.The Southburgh Festival has been renamed the Norfolk World Music Festival for its 11th year, and will run from July 26 to 28, coinciding with Norfolk Day celebrations on July 27.The festival promises a heady mix of music from Zimbabwe, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Ireland and Portugal, and visitors will be able to sample cuisines from around the globe.Anna Mudeka, festival organiser, said: "Our aim is to bring a slice of the world to the heart of Norfolk. "It's a wonderful space where people of all ages and nationalities can come and share … [Read more...] about Music festival aims to welcome the world to rural Norfolk
20 great boutique music festivals in Europe for 2019
Meadows in the Mountains, Bulgaria Bulgaria’s Rhodope mountains, close to the Greek border, make an atmospheric setting for this multi-genre music festival. It’s a scenic escape with four stages showcasing underground electronic music and acoustic bands, plus zip-lining, a giant hammock in the forest, yoga and other wellness activities – along with hillside gatherings for sunrise. The resident choir from the local village of Polkovnik Serafimovo (around 100km south of Plovdiv) also performs in traditional dress with Kukeri dancers. • 6-9 June, €150.50 (plus camping for €6.50pp), meadowsinthemountains.com Awake, Romania Awake is a rural party in Transylvania, in the grounds of Teleki Estate, an 18th-century baroque castle with more than six hectares (16 acres) of gardens beside the River Mureș. Music spans drum’n’bass, hip-hop, indie, soul and punk, including Pussy Riot, JP Cooper and Netsky. There’s also a cinema, a forest … [Read more...] about 20 great boutique music festivals in Europe for 2019
15 things to do across Ireland this May Bank Holiday weekend
Bray International Jazz Festival Bray, Co Wicklow Friday May 3 – Sunday 5 It’s the 20th anniversary of what has been described as "one of the very best small jazz festivals in Europe" and this year and the line-up boasts names including multi-Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist John Scofield as well as 14-times Grammy nominated American pianist Fred Hersche. German cellist Anja Lechner and French Jass pianist Francois Couturier also headline at the Mermaid Arts Centre. There are discounts for multiple shows in one night, and your show ticket will give you 50% discount on the Late Lounge concerts at the Martello Hotel. As well as the core programme of Irish and international shows, there’s a new series, Bray Jazz ‘On the Road’ shows at locations across Wicklow. http://www.brayjazz.com/ Cool Planet Experience Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. Saturday May 4 to Monday May 6. The Mini Greenhouse Family Workshop for kids aged 3-12 … [Read more...] about 15 things to do across Ireland this May Bank Holiday weekend