The O2 Arena, ready! After record-breaking demand saw the London OVO Arena Wembley dates sell out in just 24 hours, Gladiators Live Tour has added four more London shows – this time at The O2 arena on 8–9 November. Tickets for these action-packed shows go on general sale at 10am on Friday 20 June via livenation.co.uk. Partner and venue presales begin from 10am on Wednesday 18 June.

Gladiators Live promises an adrenaline-fuelled two-hour spectacle starring the new heroes from the hit BBC series, packed with fan-favourite events and the legendary Eliminator. Stunning purpose-built sets, state-of-the-art lighting and jaw-dropping stunts combine to create the ultimate live family experience.
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For the first time ever, Westlife will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, kicking off the 25^th Anniversary celebrations with two very special shows. To mark the milestone, the band will be joined by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, bringing Westlife’s biggest hits and fan favourites to life like never before. Tickets go on general sale Friday 20^th June at 10amvia LiveNation.co.uk

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories and millions of fans, these anniversary shows offer a rare opportunity for fans to celebrate with the band in one of London’s iconic landmarks. Backed by a full orchestra, the two nights will be a celebration of Westlife’s trailblazing career.

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The Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) has announced a new Online Tour Health and Welfare Coaching platform for artists, performers and touring professionals. The confidential new service offers short-notice expert-led coaching sessions designed to address the challenges touring musicians, performers and crew face while living and working on the road. Available 24/7, this is the latest initiative for MITC Soundcheck’s comprehensive mental health service for the live music industry.

High rates of anxiety, depression, insomnia and burnout are common among touring professionals, from artists and performers to production staff and promoters. Constant travel, financial instability, performance pressure, sleep disruption, lifestyle and cultural factors (such as use of alcohol as a coping mechanism), and a lack of consistent access to support all contribute to mounting stress and ill-health. As touring professionals face these significant challenges while lacking proper mental health support on the road, MITC have designed a brand new, one-of-a-kind online service that supports touring individuals during these trying times as they deal with time zone changes, lack of privacy, job insecurity, long work days and schedule changes.

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On Sunday 8 June, 12:00 a.m. BST / 1:00 a.m. CEST, CNN International will broadcast live the penultimate performance of Good Night, and Good Luck from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.

This special CNN presentation of the five-time Tony® Award nominated new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov marks a historic Broadway first: never before has a live play ever been broadcast and televised. CNN anchors Anderson Cooper and Pamela Brown will lead special live coverage. More information about the broadcast is available here.

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