Weekly roundup of the best events

Weekly roundup of the best events NEWS

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A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.

London

Farnborough Airshow | 19 Jul 2014 at Farnborough Aerodrome, Farnborough - The 19 and 20 July 2014 will witness the best ever Farnborough Airshow yet. A feast of new initiatives will deliver what promises to be a day out like no other. 2014 will see centenary celebrations for WW1 and as such will grab headlines throughout the UK. As part of these celebrations, the Farnborough Airshow 2014 will celebrate 100 years of aviation history, commemorating the technological advancement in flight spurred by those first air combats in the skies over Europe

Kew the Music | 16 - 20 Jul 2014 at Kew Gardens, Richmond - Our week-long outdoor festival - is back with an amazing line-up and a brand new location in Kew Gardens. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.Top class performances and excellent food in the inimitable setting of Kew Gardens yet again combine to ensure that an evenings hospitality at this fabulous summer series of concerts is something not to be missed in 2014.Among the stunning and exclusive setting of Kews landscape, your guests will enjoy a Champagne & canap reception followed by a first class dinner in the Nash Conservatory

2014 Brentwood Festival | 18 - 20 Jul 2014 at Brentwood Centre, Brentwood - 3 days of live music, great food and real ales, featuring headliners UB40, Alexander O'Neal, Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene, The Dualers and Missing Andy. NEW FOR 2014: Acoustic stage, VIP lounge, kids zone, street food village and festival market. Try out over 100 real ales in the beer tent organised by Brentwood Brewing Company. In support of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Bug Jam 28 | 18 - 20 Jul 2014 at Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough - Now firmly established as Europe's biggest, best and most popular VW show and cruising towards its third decade as the summer VW event of choice, Bug Jam 28 is back once again with a line-up of both on and off-track action that reflects the history and heritage of this iconic event. Once more, it's time for the incredible VW-inspired, weekend long party, where over 35,000 show-goers can expect to have fun in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Often dubbed 'Glastonbury On Wheels', Bug Jam offers an eclectic selection of all things VW, wrapped in an intoxicating mix of music, comedy, nightlife and lifestyle. A true festival in every sense of the word, with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW culture

The Proms | 18 Jul - 13 Sep 2014 at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - An eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music concerts held each year since 1895, The Proms is a British institution. Held predominantly at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London, the season consists of over 70 concerts, as well as a series of chamber concerts at Cadogan Hall, and the annual Proms in the Park event, held at parks across the country.Most audience's perception of the Proms derive from the Last Night of the Proms, a winding-down of the season where popular classics are performed, as well as a series of patriotic pieces during the second half of the concert.Tickets are highly sought-after, and there are strict rules for obtaining tickets for the Last Night

South

Twelfth Night | 22 - 23 Jul 2014 at Nonsuch Park, Cheam - Twelfth Night Mayhem Theatre Company Why this is very midsummer madness! Mayhem's Summer Shakespeare returns, with one of his most enduringly popular comedies. Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria and believing her twin brother, Sebastian, to be drowned, young noblewoman, Viola, sets out determined to survive in this strange land. Disguising herself as a man, she joins the household of Duke Orsino, who is pining for the reclusive Countess Olivia. When she sets out to woo Olivia on Orsino's behalf, a whirlwind of events unfolds involving mistaken identity, cunning tricks and the folly of ambition and love

Aynsley Lister Band | 24 Jul 2014 at Farnham Maltings, Farnham - Doors: 8:15pm. Admission: £12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 01252 793430

Midlands

Warwick Folk Festival | 25 - 27 Jul 2014 at Warwick School, Warwick - Join us for a weekend folk festival of the very best in traditional and contemporary folk arts *Concerts * Ceilidhs * Dance * Song * Workshops * Sessions * Theatre * Street Festival * Crafts * and more! Warwick Folk Festival: Tradition in the heart of England

Cosford Food Festival | 26 - 27 Jul 2014 at RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal - This summer, food lovers from across the Midlands will get the chance to sample some of the region's best cooked dishes and tastiest treats, as Cosford holds its annual food festival. Following on from the success of last year's event, local businesses, including many delicious award winning brands, will be exhibiting some of the region's finest food and beverages. With everything from organic produce to handmade indulgences and thirst quenching beverages, there is sure to be something to suit everyone's taste buds. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July, this food festival with a twist will take place outdoors with the Hercules acting as a backdrop for the food market

Kings Bromley Show | 26 Jul 2014 at Kings Bromley Showground, Burton on Trent - Annual country show this year themed on The Seaside. A great value, full day out for all the family ALL MORNING FROM 9.30 - Horse Classes ALL DAY FROM 10 UNTIL 5 £" Amusements including funfair & the Reach Up Challenge, Craft Fair with demonstrations, NEW Food Fair, Non-commercial stands to inform & entertain. Refreshment & Trade stands

Flagg Challenge 2014 | 27 Jul 2014 at Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield - The Derbyshire Times and JE James Cycles Flagg Bike Challenge - Sunday 27th July 2014 Take on the challenge of a 55, 25 or 10 mile sponsored cycle for Ashgate Hospice Come along and join us on the Flagg Challenge, a great opportunity for you to cycle a specially planned and marshalled route, free of troublesome traffic with fantastic landmarks to keep you on track. You can choose from a number of route lengths, all starting from Ashgate Hospice. The 55 mile route will take riders from Old Brampton into the beautiful Peak District, where they will experience great views from the top of Flagg, Birchover, Rowsley, the Chatsworth Estate and more. The 25 mile route will go via Cutthorpe, Baslow, Curbar, Ashford-in-the-Water, Pilsley and Baslow before coming back to Ashgate Hospice via Old Brampton

Raghu Dixit | 27 Jul 2014 at Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham - RAGHU DIXIT - UK TOUR 2014 - GLEE CLUB BIRMINGHAM Transcendental, folk-rocking singer-songwriter Raghu Dixit tours new album following Later with Jools Holland performance. He plays Glee Club Birmingham on Sunday 27th July. Often hailed as India's biggest cultural and musical export, Raghu Dixit's unique brand of infectious music transcends age, genre, and language. His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture and is presented with a very contemporary, global sound

East

Damon Albarn | 17 Jul 2014 at Henham Park, Beccles - From being the singer-songwriter of one of the best examples of British pop rock with Blur to the chief master mind and performer in the electronic virtual act the Gorillaz Damon Albarn has been a trend setter. Blur, who Damon's name is probably most commonly associated with really went a long way to define Brit-pop. Albums like Parklife and The Great Escape set the pace for Brit-pop with Damon giving it it's voice, not to mention on top of it all his heart breaking good looks. No one trick pony satisfied with Blur's success, Damon came smashing into the alt-rock, electonica and dub scene with his brilliant ongoing project the Gorillaz

Latitude Festival | 17 Jul 2014 at Henham Park, Beccles - Latitude Festival is an annual music festival taking place each year at Henham Park in gorgeous country ground at Southwold in Suffolk. Running since 2006, each year the festival attracts some of the world's best artists who perform live to festival-goers on four stages - The i Arena, Lake Stage, Obelisk Arena and BBC Radio 6 Music Stage. Headliners from previous years include Kraftwerk, Bloc Party, Texas, Alt-J, Paul Weller, Elbow and Bon Iver. Live theatre and arts shows are shown on the Lake Stage, which includes comedy, dance, literature and poetry

Two Door Cinema Club | 17 Jul 2014 at Henham Park, Beccles - Two Door Cinema Club at Henham Park live on Thursday, 17 July 2014 in Beccles, Suffolk. For tickets to see Two Door Cinema Club at Henham Park, see the list of ticket prices.

Beach Boys | 18 Jul 2014 at Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket - The Beach Boys are an American treasure. Known for their fun, light hearted, California centric sound, this band has rocked the world with surfer style music since the early 1960s! They are one of the most popular and award winning bands in music history. Their most successful album is without a doubt, Pet Sounds. This album has been cited time and again by younger rockers and their contemporaries as one of the most musically influential albums of all time

Editors | Henham Park

Editors | 18 Jul 2014 at Henham Park, Beccles - The Editors are a popular indie rock band previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield. Based in Birmingham, The Editors already have two platinum albums, having sold more than two million albums worldwide. Their continued success in the charts and numerous headline acts at major festivals in the UK mean that they enjoy sell-out tours of the UK, and have been called the second biggest Brit band of the decade by The Mail on Sunday.

North West

Larry Miller Band | 19 Jul 2014 at Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens - Guitarist Larry Miller is now more popular than ever and is undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts. He is famous for his mesmerising guitar playing and high octane shows in the UK and around Europe, bringing his unique showmanship and energy to every performance. He holds the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations. Larry has been broadcast live from The Great British R&B Festival on BBC Radio 2 and has headlined The Rory Gallagher International Festival in Ireland and Holland

NORMANNIS RE-ENACTMENT | 26 - 27 Jul 2014 at Lancaster Castle, Lancaster - Once again 12th Century Re-enactment Society Historia Normannis, are returning to Lancaster Castle to show us what medieval life in a 12th Century castle was really like. See authentic cooking with recipes from the period, enjoy the armoury exhibit and see soldiers and militia training for war in the courtyard. Have a look around what a camp would look like on campaign and visit the Earl's Pavilion Tent and see how the Medieval elite live! With a large battle, fashion shows, archery and coin striking available for all ages, it'll promise to be a weekend to remember!

Ska Face | 26 Jul 2014 at Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens - Formed from the desire to return to the classic sounds of their youth, Ska Face contain ten individual members with a combined age of over 450 years between them. Old enough to know better but young and foolish enough to attempt to re-write the rule book and enjoy music with the passion and honesty that it was designed for. An antidote to the mass meritocracy that is played across the country in a world dominated by media hype, spin and untruths. There is no better remedy to a stressful week than a few cheeky drinks and dancing like a loon, and that's just the band! Ska Face have sparked a 2 Tone revival across the north of England

North East

Rhys Darby | 16 Jul 2014 at Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Rhys Darby first gained attention in the United States as Murray in HBO's Flight of the Conchords. This was not a new role for him, having first appeared in the same role on the BBC Radio Show of the same name. An ex-soldier in the New Zealand Army and a veteran of fifteen years as a standup comedian, Darby made his feature film debut in Yes Man. He went on to feature as one of the DJ's in The Boat that Rocked

Ian Smith & Tom Toal | 17 Jul 2014 at Seen, Darlington - Coming to Seen at the Darlington Comedy Festival on July 17th 2014: Ian Smith - Flappable After a hugely successful debut, award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC2's Popatron, BBC3's Sweat the Small Stuff) returns with his new show. It's about silliness and uncertainty..

Lower Than Atlantis | 17 Jul 2014 at The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Not very often you get to hear a band which makes you stand up and notice their music. 'Lower than Atlantis' is one such unit. This post hardcore band has been around since 2007 and their first album is 'Far Q' which came out in 2010 and received some good reviews. 'Lower than Atlantis' brings a fresh change into the punk/hardcore genre

Summer Disco | 18 - 19 Jul 2014 at Holiday Inn Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Summer Disco Includes 2 course meal and disco Why not come and join us at our Summer Disco. The evening includes a 2 course meal and disco into the early hours.

The Proms on the Lawn | 18 Jul 2014 at Kirkley Hall, Ponteland - 7pm for 7:30pm Kirkley Hall are hosting their very own night at the proms, with live music from Ellington Colliery Band ranging from modern hits to old classics. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show amongst the beautiful surroundings at Kirkley Hall, don't forget your picnic and blankets. £14.95pp including a glass of sparkling wine on arrival

Scotland

Lower Than Atlantis | 16 Jul 2014 at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow - Not very often you get to hear a band which makes you stand up and notice their music. 'Lower than Atlantis' is one such unit. This post hardcore band has been around since 2007 and their first album is 'Far Q' which came out in 2010 and received some good reviews. 'Lower than Atlantis' brings a fresh change into the punk/hardcore genre

Onslaught | O2 ABC 2 Glasgow

Onslaught | 17 Jul 2014 at O2 ABC 2 Glasgow, Glasgow - Onslaught appears live in Glasgow, Lanarkshire at O2 ABC 2 Glasgow on Thursday, 17 July 2014. For ticket prices to watch Onslaught at O2 ABC 2 Glasgow, see the list of tickets available for Onslaught.

Rock and Roll Afternoon | 18 Jul 2014 at Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark - Introducing an afternoon with an exciting new singer to the Scottish Club scene, Raymond Emmanuel. Specialising in rock and roll, ballads and main stream pop form the 50's 60's and 70's Raymond comes to Lanark Memorial Hall inviting you all to put on your dancing shoes! After years of working in the clubs in the north of England and abroad, Raymond has decided to come home to his roots in Scotland. So why not come along and dance the afternoon away to some great songs

BBC Live at Castle 2014 | 19 Jul 2014 at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh - BBC Live at Castle 2014 at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in Edinburgh on Saturday, 19 July 2014. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch BBC Live at Castle 2014 live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.

BBC Live at Castle 2014 | 19 Jul 2014 at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh - BBC Live at Castle 2014 at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in Edinburgh on Saturday, 19 July 2014. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.

Wales

Stones and Bones | 19 Jul 2014 at The Beehive, Honiton, Honiton - Come on a journey to Ancient Cornwall A land of fiery volcanoes and strange prehistoric creatures A land of myth and legend, giants and druids A land of ancient stone circles and mysterious monuments A land of Stones and Bones! Stones And Bones is a marvellous mix of history and mystery. Find out all about archaeology and fossils, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors, hear stories of giants and wizards, see a volcano erupting before your very eyes, and maybe even glimpse a dinosaur or two. There will be thrills and spills galore, but also lots of laughs, plenty of puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters all presented in that unique Squashbox style!

The Steelhouse Festival | 19 - 20 Jul 2014 at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg - The Steelhouse Festival returns for its 4th consecutive year, bringing the cream of classic rock music to its breathtaking mountain top location in South Wales This years festival which takes place on July 19th and 20th will see another spectacular outdoor line up of rock and roll featuring multi-million selling artists EUROPE and BLACK STAR RIDERS, featuring legendary Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham. For tickets and info visit: www.steelhousefestival.com PLEASE NOTE: Campers/Live-in vehicles will be welcome on site on Friday the 18th July at 5

Dawn French | 17 Jul 2014 at New Theatre, Cardiff - Let's face it, we don't really need to introduce Dawn French to you. If we do, then you don't own a TV, do you? Star of hit TV sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, one half of French and Saunders, and a star in so many theatre shows, the Great British Bafta-winning actress and comedian has announced her first ever solo comedy tour, based on her life and career in the comedy industry, called 30 Million Minutes. Dawn takes her audiences through the various lessons that life has taught her, this comedy legend has a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life.

JOHNNY CASH REVISITED | 18 Jul 2014 at The Blakehay Theatre, Weston Super Mare - Johnny Cash Revisited is a semi-biographical show illustrating the transition of Johnny Cash from being a young gospel singer from Dyess Arkansas, into the legendary recording artist known as 'THE MAN IN BLACK'. Rick McKay and special guest Jodie McKay paying tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter with their band Starkville City to bring you a two hour uplifting show full of Country Music and Rockabilly classics!

Party in the Park | 19 Jul 2014 at Bishops Castle Playing Fields, Bishops Castle - Party in the Park returns again for its fifth year in Bishop's Castle This event is the main fundraiser for the About Music Project creating opportunities for up and coming young musicians in Bishop's Castle and the surrounding area. There will be continuous music on two stages from some great bands and musicians. Performing this year will be: Lineup for the main stage will be Local favourites The BC Allskas, Fight the Bear,The Alex Davies Band, Thin Vision, The Nuclear Weasels, Young Braves, The Beez Kneez, Blind Eye, . Also on the Fuller acoustic stage we have Alex Pickford & Friends, The Unknown, James & Cerys Batten, Molly Anne Grant, Tom Saunders Awesome music and a great family day out with something for everyone