Britain’s biggest independent film festival, Raindance announces Canon Europe as the Main Sponsor of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival. This significant new collaboration will be formally announced during Raindance’s annual Filmmakers’ Villa Party in Cannes on 18 May – which this year will be hosted in partnership with Canon. Raindance will further use its event at Cannes to reveal highlights of the upcoming festival, with the full programme set to be revealed and tickets on sale from Monday 19 May.
CANON EUROPE ANNOUNCED AS MAIN SPONSOR
The 33rd Raindance Film Festival welcomes Canon Europe as Main Sponsor. As Main Sponsor, Canon’s presence will be central to many aspects of the festival. This year’s industry hub will occupy One Ninetyfour: located under the BAFTA building at 194 Piccadilly, this space will be re-branded the Canon Lounge, a film-focused place created to inspire a new and upcoming generation of indie filmmakers. Within the Canon Lounge will be a dedicated area where filmmakers can interact with Canon experts throughout the festival, alongside showcase elements that demonstrate the full scope and potential of Canon products including a 360-degree photobooth.
Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia! The Party, today announces the new cast for 2025/26, alongside the return of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos.
Three-time GRAMMY® and 11-time Latin GRAMMY® winner Bad Bunny has shattered global touring records with the announcement of his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour. Following the unprecedented success of his album of the same name, the tour has sparked staggering demand—over 10 million fans entered online sales queues worldwide, and more than 2.6 million tickets were sold for 54 shows in 18 countries across four continents, with Dominican Republic and Japan dates still to go on sale. Presented by Live Nation and Rimas Nation, the now 56-date stadium run kicks off 
Heisenberg is a warm, funny, and unexpected love story about two women who meet by chance at Euston Station. It’s a theatre rom-com that actually feels good to watch. The story unfolds in a restrained, masterful way, and as you’d expect from a two-hander, there is a LOT of dialogue. Sometimes it gets a bit much, but I think it’s worth sticking with.
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Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that the UK and Europe tour of the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will star international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performances, the role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo. The production opens atBirmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Saturday 20 September 2025.
Nick Kyrgios – the electrifying tennis star known for defying expectations – is taking his critically acclaimed video podcast Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios on the road for a limited series of live events in London, New York and Australia. Nick’s London date is taking place during Wimbledon season on the 24th of June at the New Wimbledon Theatre. These one-of-a-kind events will spotlight fearless changemakers who live life unapologetically, push boundaries, and challenge the norm. Tickets for priority members go on sale on Thursday 8th May with general on sale taking place on Friday 9th May. Tickets will be available from 
In 2016, Roxette did what we believed was to be the last ever concerts. Now, nearly a decade later, Roxette’s frontman, songwriter and founder Per Gessle picks up the torch and brings the iconic hits back to the stage. Joined by Swedish pop sensation and superstar Lena Philipsson, Roxette In Concert is set to embark on their highly anticipated Europe tour 2025.