Live Nation and The R&A, golf’s global governing body outside of the US and Mexico, have today joined forces to take one of golf’s most entertaining Championships to the next level.

The showpiece of The R&A’s commitment to championing the changing face of women’s golf, the AIG Women’s Open sees the world’s best athletes go head-to-head in the most international line-up of the year. The Championship aims to attract new and diverse audiences by challenging perceptions of golf and delivering an exceptional off-course experience to match the unforgettable on-course action.

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The inaugural edition of the MUSLIM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (MIFF) runs May 30th – June 2nd in London’s Leicester Square. Championing the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers and highlighting their compelling stories, MIFF is also a platform for productions inspired by Muslim culture and faith, embracing filmmakers of all backgrounds.

At a time of polarised public opinion and a prevalence of negative portrayals of Muslims in the mainstream media, MIFF has arrived on the international film festival circuit with a mission to celebrate and amplify the diverse voices that explore the rich tapestry of Muslim experiences via the medium of film. This first edition showcases the breadth of Muslim storytelling with premieres of acclaimed new features set throughout the world including the UK, Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, and Sudan. Continue reading

Dave Chappelle has announced, The Process a series of intimate shows taking place this week. American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor, Dave Chappelle will perform four special shows across London. Kicking off This Thursday 18^thApril at Leicester Square Theatre for two nights before continuing onto Bush Hall.

‘THE PROCESS’ SHOWS
Thursday 18^th April (9:30pm)                                   London, UK                      Leicester Square Theatre
Friday 19^th April (9:30pm)                                         London, UK                      Leicester Square Theatre
Sunday 21^st April (7pm)                                             London, UK                      Bush Hall
Sunday 21^st April (10pm)                                          London, UK                      Bush Hall

Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 17^th April at 10amvia LiveNation.co.uk

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Multi Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen’s epic return continues to hit new heights today with the announcement of a massive outdoor show on Thursday 11^th July in Liverpool’s stunning Sefton Park this summer. One of the largest outdoor concerts the city of Liverpool has ever seen, the 32,000 capacity site promises to be the biggest headline show of the band’s career to date. Tickets will be on general sale at 10:00 BST this Friday 19th April. Sign up for presale tickets here.

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Comedian Anthony Jeselnik announced that his new stand-up tour Bones and All is coming to the U.K. with stops in London, Manchester and Glasgow this September. Jeselnik recently toured over 100 sold-out shows across North America. Now, he brings his new hour of material to Europe.

The general on sale will begin this Friday 19 April at 10am at LiveNation.co.uk. There will also be a special pre-sale offer starting Wednesday 17 April. All tour dates and info will be at ANTHONYJESELNIK.COM/TOUR.

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Ambassador Theatre Group (“ATG”), a leading live entertainment organisation and operator of The Alexandra, Birmingham today announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment. The transformation is accompanied by a refreshed logo, design language and brand proposition: “Passion Behind Performance”.

“Now is the right time to change our name to ATG Entertainment, modernise our look and strengthen our brand proposition,” said Ted Stimpson, CEO of ATG Entertainment. “Over the past few years, we have grown quickly and, 64 venues and over 11,500 people across Europe and North America, we are pleased to unify the Group with a brand that reflects the breadth of our business today. We are all deeply committed to supporting our Producers as they put on incredible productions that excite, move and touch our audiences and I believe this is perfectly captured with our new brand proposition, “Passion Behind Performance.”

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This evening (Sunday 14th April), the Society of London Theatre has revealed the winners of this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard. The winners were announced at a star-studded ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. A highlights package from the event will be broadcast at 10.10pm this evening on ITV1, and will be available to stream via BritBox in North America, Canada and Australia.

The biggest winner of the night was Sunset Boulevard with seven wins, including both Best Actor and Actress in a Musical for its leading duo Tom Francis and Nicole Scherzinger. Jamie Lloyd won the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director and the show also won Best Musical Revival. Jack Knowles took home the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design; Alan Williams won for the Outstanding Musical Contribution award for his musical supervision & musical direction and Adam Fisher won the d&b audiotechnik Award for Best Sound Design.

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Survey on generative AI highlights the growing impact of new technologies on creative careers, and an urgent need for ethical development that works within copyright laws

Throughout January 2024, the Society of Authors (SoA) ran a survey of its 12,500 members and other authors, receiving nearly 800 responses on respondents’ experiences of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and their views and concerns about the future impact on creative careers.

The findings demonstrate not only the deep uncertainty about the future role of generative AI in the profession, but also the impact it is already having on careers and livelihoods.

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