Top ten stand-up comedians for 2012Over the last few years there has been an explosion of interest in stand-up comedy, thanks to the likes of Edinburgh's Festival Fringe, as well as comedy panel shows such as Mock The Week. 2012 promises to be a fabulous year for stand-up comedy, with many of Britain's best comedians taking to the stage at venues across Britain. BritEvents' Amanda Arnold takes a look at some of the best comedians touring this year.
Britain's Open Art and Craft StudiosIn many parts of the UK throughout the year, artists and crafts people collaborate to open their studios to the general public. Open studios give art lovers the chance to buy art and crafts direct from the makers. They also provide fascinating glimpses into how artists and craftsmen work and live.
You and What Army band interviewTelford-based electro-rock band You and What Army describe themselves as "having unforgivingly catchy trance synths that soar over tectonic-plate-shatteringly heavy guitar riffs, dancefloor-destroyingly awesome basslines and lowrider-cruisingly phat beats, with the narrated apocalypse rapped, sung and screamed wildly into the fray." That's one massive claim, so BritEvents' Lucy Middleton catches up with the four piece band to find out more about their epic sound.
Party in the New Year 2012New Year's Eve means just one thing - it's party time! Welcome in 2012 by partying like it's erm, 1999 at a NYE party taking place near you.