‘Care’ is at the very foundation of our existence, without it, we’d lack the soul and compassion we need to navigate the day to day. With a greater awareness being brought to those who care for others, whether on a professional or personal level, it’s important to acknowledge the selflessness that caregivers embody. A reality brought to our screens thanks to multi-award winning director Dani Feixas, possible Oscar contender Paris 70 follows Jan’s story as he attempts to take care of his mother Angela who has succumbed to Alzheimer’s. Inspired by his own grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and his mother taking care of her, we step into a socially aware era of short film. Ahead of Oscars long list announcements early next year, Dani tells us more about collaborating with a various organisations within the social and healthcare sector to create a work resonant for many.
Multi-PLATINUM singer-songwriter Riley Green has announced UK and Ireland dates for his extensive headlining run, Damn Country Music Tour. Beginning in London at O2 Forum Kentish Town on Thursday 11 September, Green will play shows in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast before concluding in Dublin on Friday 19 September.
September
Thursday, 11th – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
Saturday, 13th – Birmingham, O2 Academy
Monday, 15th – Manchester, Academy
Tuesday, 16th – Glasgow, O2 Academy
Thursday, 18th – Belfast, Waterfront Hall
Friday, 19th – Dublin, 3Olympia
Fontaines D.C. have announced their final UK 2025 headline outdoor show, taking place at the 10,000-capacity Exhibition Park in Newcastle on Sunday, 13th July. Fontaines D.C. are on a roll, hot off the back of a critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour and having sold out London’s 45,000 capacity Finsbury Park (5 July) over 8 months up front, with their recently announced Cardiff Castle show (30 July) also already sold out. Rolling Stone UK said, “A perfect early showing in an arena tour where Fontaines D.C. are hellbent on proving that these biggest of stages are where they truly belong”.
Fans eager to secure tickets can sign up to the mailing list before 5pm on Tuesday, 3rd December for early access to the pre-sale, which opens at 10:00am GMT on Wednesday, 4th December. Tickets go on general sale at 9:00am GMT on Friday, 6th December here.