| 单词 | organiser |
| 例句 | Festival organisers need to stop putting on acts that are pale, stale and male. Glastonbury is better than most – but it's still a sausage fest 2013-06-26T14:57:11Z Prize organisers said it was "no surprise" that Fifty Shades of Grey won the public vote, given its domination of charts and headlines since its release. Fifty Shades of Grey voted the most popular book of 2012 2012-12-26T08:00:12Z Even at eight that morning, organisers were counting down the days: "Just 12 … to go," they wrote. Isle of Man festival cancelled after ticket sales fail to take off 2013-06-25T10:20:02Z The concert organisers said the event celebrated the contribution of the Irish community in the UK and the "strength and range of collaboration and creativity between Ireland and the United Kingdom". Irish culture celebrated in London 2014-04-11T00:00:38Z As the first big public event since the violence, it was a test for the Metropolitan police, for the organisers and for London itself. Notting Hill carnivalgoers hope to put seal on London's summer-long party 2012-08-25T23:06:36Z One of the events organisers, Hypervocal, released a statement saying: 'We are staunch supporters of free speech, and free political speech. Lupe Fiasco ejected from inaugural event after anti-Obama rant 2013-01-21T17:30:40Z Between them, organisers said the signatories had 18 Olympic gold medals, 44 Bafta awards, one Nobel prize and two Turner prizes. Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Now into its fourth year, Boat Party organisers Live And Underground and record label Traffic Cone Records are donating proceeds towards the restoration of the currently docked host vessel, Maid Of The Loch. Clubs picks of the week 2013-07-13T05:00:00Z Investigations into the culpability of event organisers and city officials are still ongoing. Danger in numbers ? can mega-gigs ever truly be safe? 2011-07-20T20:31:00Z Just before the festival kicked off this year, Stewart Lee attacked organisers of the Edinburgh comedy awards for including an extra, one-off prize for a "comedy god", decided by public vote. Edinburgh fringe hecklers should exit stage left and right 2010-09-03T16:03:00Z According to organisers, around 10,000 tickets were sold for the first Wilderness festival. Wilderness festival in Oxfordshire 2011-08-15T14:01:32Z Ballroom, Latin and Show dancing are all on the agenda and the effect, say the organisers, will be 'sparkling and sizzling'. Blackpool launches 'sizzle and sparkle' same-sex dancing contest 2012-08-15T10:58:08Z And, for the Oscar organisers, selecting the shortlist is a big annual headache. Oscars 2012: Foreign film nominees 2012-02-22T08:32:55Z Apple and Arm have a long history and Arm might not even have been founded if Apple hadn't wanted to use its chip in the Newton Messagepad, a touchscreen organiser or PDA, launched in 1993. What makes an iPad tick? Take a look inside? 2010-05-16T16:01:00Z Hackett remembers Benn as a genuine friend to the campaigners; he drank tea with the organisers and stood in the road alongside them. Roy Hackett: the civil rights hero who stood in front of a bus – and changed Britain for ever 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z But the loss of species also including the Hawaiian crow and Jamaican red macaw may yet help currently endangered , hope the organisers of an ambitious multimedia art project. Ghosts of Gone Birds: exhibition enlists artists to save endangered species 2011-08-24T06:00:02Z An official at the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai, one of the main organisers of the show, said such a restriction was "under discussion" and a decision would be published soon. End of the road for racy models at Chinese autoshow? 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z It was his first interview since Cannes Film Festival organisers banned him from their event in 2011 after he joked he was a Nazi at a news conference to promote his science fiction film Melancholia. Lars von Trier unsure over future 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z Indeed, with Chris Rock booked to host – live, of course – it is hoped that organisers will have some of the town’s leading racial fatigue specialists on standby in the medical tent. The Oscars graciously recognised Crash and Halle Berry. Is that not enough? 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Nearly 32,000 children voted in 2012, and with the polls now open until 7 February next year the organisers are predicting their biggest year yet! Nine books battle for young readers' vote in Scottish children's book awards 2013-06-25T15:52:58Z On Monday, organisers will celebrate the chart's launch with a show at St James theatre, London, with appearances by the London Community Gospel choir and Delirious frontman Martin Smith. New UK Christian music chart pledged 2013-03-06T11:31:55Z The photographs were viewable, unrestricted, at various indoor exhibitions, however several high-profile photojournalists withdrew their work in protest at what they and the organisers of Reportage saw as censorship from the centrepiece display. Success for Vivid but lingering fears over censorship 2013-06-13T23:19:54Z The organisers of the Narooma oyster festival say Guinness uses a misguided method that unfairly judges competitors on length rather than weight. World's not Jack's oyster: 2kg mollusc ruled too short for world record 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z With another 40,000 books to be distributed by the organisers, a total of one million are expected to have been given away at locations ranging from high streets and hospitals to nunneries and prisons. Book lovers flock to hear Trafalgar Square readings 2011-03-05T00:21:25Z These artists were asked by the pageant organisers to take part, and were in no way guaranteed to end up on telly. Jubilee pageant composers condemn BBC coverage 2012-06-06T17:54:17Z He stops and seems to consider this yearly routine, the delicate balance between farmer and festival organiser. Glastonbury: field of dreams 2010-06-04T07:00:00Z David Wilson, Vice Chair of the Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne is the event's organiser. The Hoppings – the myths and mud of Europe's biggest travelling fair 2012-06-28T06:00:00Z What organisers believe will be the biggest single literary event in history is to raise the curtain on next month's World Book Night, itself billed as "the biggest book give-away ever". World Book Night to open with huge public reading in London 2011-02-23T17:29:20Z But after Creative Scotland announced changes to funding, organisers are looking for new ways to secure the festival's future. AUDIO: Indian summer at the Edinburgh Mela 2013-08-30T14:15:48Z Last year 24,000 people visited the 46 participating venues over the two nights, and this year the organisers hope to break that record. A little house made of human skin 2012-05-18T11:00:00Z Originally it was announced the concerts would be staged at Gloucester Rugby's Kingsholm stadium but organisers changed the venue after deciding it was unsuitable. Rick Wakeman to play 'unique' gigs 2013-06-15T09:57:46Z My grandfather was a music-hall performer and concert organiser who saw the potential of radio as a new method of getting entertainment to the public. Barrie Edgar obituary 2013-01-17T15:41:47Z When Pulp performed on the first night, organisers were so worried about how few people were attending that they temporarily shut off part of the theatre. Coachella on the high seas: wine, perfume and Pulp at the hipsters' floating festival 2012-12-22T13:46:22Z The closure of the cinema, which seats 875, also meant a substantial loss of capacity for the festival's organisers. Turkey's historic Emek theatre facing final curtain 2013-04-15T20:00:39Z None, the organisers said with optimistic confidence, are on ski paths. Antony Gormley poses lofty questions in the Austrian mountains 2010-07-30T16:35:00Z “The worst thing that can happen for many organisers is no one turns up,” he says. The secret world of liggers: ‘Free booze is everywhere’ 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z However, organisers admitted last night that they had been forced to cancel some screenings. Gay film festival attacked by masked Islamic protesters 2010-09-29T10:40:00Z I don't think the organiser of the current petition, Lucy Holmes, wants one either. High profile celebrities back the anti-Page 3 petition 2012-09-26T12:40:00Z According to organisers, the Gordon Burn Prize "seeks to recognise writers whose work follows in his fearless footsteps". Rylance-backed book wins £5,000 prize 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Personally, I am convinced that this new move by the prize's organisers is a good one. The Turner prize goes Gateshead to in 2011 2010-09-16T14:53:00Z The Latitude organiser added: "This is a friendly and supportive festival, probably safer than an awful lot of city centres on a Friday or Saturday night." Latitude distress 2010-07-19T10:22:00Z Frances went up to the organisers and announced, 'My friend sings!' June Tabor: watery, not grave 2011-02-10T22:30:01Z I was one of the organisers of an international conference on violence against women, and Dworkin was a keynote speaker. Why Andrea Dworkin is the radical, visionary feminist we need in our terrible times 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z The organisers of a petition campaigning for an end to this easily abused policy claim it is "like going into a restaurant, buying a meal, then asking for a refund after you've already eaten it". E-lending could signal a new chapter for libraries 2013-04-07T10:00:01Z The Islamist insurgency obliged organisers to plan "a festival in exile" this year. Festival in the Desert postponed after security situation in Mali deteriorates 2013-02-01T13:52:24Z But ceremony organisers suggests he will, instead, attempt to address the issue on the night. Chris Rock will remain Oscars host and plans to address white-only race row 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z His parents were social justice organisers and their son followed suit, joining the Marxist-Leninist Progressive Labor party at 15. Boots Riley: ‘In film, the more personal you get, the more universal you get’ 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z It's not clear whether Columbia Records' announcement was made with the festival's permission, or whether organisers intended to keep the 2011 lineup under wraps for a few more weeks. Beyonc? confirmed for Glastonbury 2011 2011-02-14T12:22:55Z Despite unusually sunny weather and another record year for the fringe, which sold nearly 2m tickets, the book festival's organisers believe the recession led its audience to buy fewer tickets. Edinburgh international book festival sees dip in ticket sales 2010-08-31T13:04:00Z The series, produced as a mock documentary, is set in the fictional offices of the Games organisers. London Olympics boss Lord Coe to appear in comedy 2011-03-02T10:16:25Z The beauty contest was broadcast live to more than 150 countries and was watched by a billion viewers, organisers said. Miss Venezuela crowned Miss World in London 2011-11-06T21:14:14Z The shortlist was chosen from 800 nominations in 70 countries, and organisers said it included some "superstars" of contemporary art. £40k art prize shortlist announced 2013-12-12T07:16:46Z In 2010, instead of loosing a profanity-laden rap-rock tirade on the British public, Cage Against the Machine organisers want to unfurl the serene sound of silence, taking on whoever wins X Factor next week. Pop stars to stage silent X Factor protest 2010-12-06T12:49:00Z Race organisers warn participants in advance they must be in “excellent health and capable of completing the World Marathon Challenge”. Seven marathons in seven days: British runner sets time record 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z After Chilton died on Wednesday, organisers consulted with his family about a possible tribute. SXSW honours Alex Chilton with memorial gig 2010-03-22T10:22:00Z While I wouldn't want to play down the fabulous talents and spectacle on offer in the parade, ultimately it all says more about the organisers than the Londoners who once owned this weekend. Why the Notting Hill Carnival isn't what it was 2010-08-28T23:06:00Z "One of the audience members who's also a pianist actually went up to the stage to put his arm around him," said concert organiser Alan Penchansky. Pianist taken to hospital mid-recital 2013-10-18T09:20:06Z On the last day of the festival, Muslim fundamentalists refused to let the organisers even telecast a conversation with Rushdie. Why Pakistan's writers must attend the Jaipur literature festival 2013-01-24T16:00:01Z Writing on Facebook, Gary Spencer, organiser of one of the campaigns, urged fellow fans to bombard Westminster and the Home Office with emails. Gamu Nhengu fans launch campaign against her deportation 2010-10-06T12:01:00Z This might come as a surprise to the organisers of Field Day and the Lovebox Weekender, who have both run successful events in Victoria Park, E5, earlier this month. Radio 1's Hackney Weekend offers an urban alternative to the Olympics 2012-06-23T18:00:01Z The sheer potential number of off-piste acceptance speeches this year is reportedly a matter of concern for the organisers. A plea to actors in awards season: dump the Trump protest 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z If the government can't get it right, despite their vast resources and extensive knowledge of crime policy issues, then what chance do festival organisers have? An anti-rape message could become part of festival culture 2010-07-21T12:29:00Z Here's a special Hop Farm playlist from the festival organisers to get you in the mood. Hop Farm 2012: festival preview 2012-06-26T15:53:00Z Once you leave, organisers swear you’ll be immune to the curse. 10 of Europe’s oddest attractions and events 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Twenty Twelve, set in the offices of the Olympic Games' organisers, was another series with an uncanny knack of pre-empting events. Political drama 2012: Fact v fiction 2012-12-31T07:11:28Z The festival's organisers also put on free screenings of his films including Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. 'Every day is Bill Murray day' 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z However on reflection we are more than happy to display the image in the terminal and we'd like to apologise - particularly to the exhibition organisers - for the confusion. Edinburgh airport commits basic blunder by banning Picasso nude 2012-08-08T15:54:00Z Adding to controversy, organisers said votes from Crimea count as Ukrainian votes, because tallies are based on existing national telephone codes. Austria's 'bearded lady' Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision Song Contest 2014-05-11T00:49:42Z The organisers had originally promised no Zoom speeches, so we’ll have to see how that holds up. Oscars 2021: the dresses, the winners, the weird semi-masked ceremony in a train station – live! 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z With a month to go until the London 2012 Games, organisers have also unveiled plans for other performances at Games venues. Muse unveil official Olympic song 2012-06-28T09:34:15Z The reasons for hosting an event have changed, the organiser suggests: comedians have other platforms to showcase their talents. Worst job in showbiz: why will no one touch the world's glitziest gigs? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z Those with children released them into the mix, spinning, grinning and whirling like crazed little dervishes: "Something like this can only happen here," said dancer and organiser Giuliana Majo. Spirit of the underground: dance 2011-01-30T21:30:00Z However, none of this cynicism dented his popularity with the contest organisers who, in 2008, paid him the honour of welcoming him personally to the show by name. Obituary: Sir Terry Wogan 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z He added that organisers appeared to be underprepared for the wet weather. Isle of Wight festival hit by travel chaos after torrential rain 2012-06-22T11:58:28Z The organisers of this year’s awards, the 37th, said 2016 was an exceptional year for terrible films. Razzies 2017: Zoolander 2 leads losers with nine nominations 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z The most important thing," says Kate Burnside, one of the organisers, "is that these people have a place to meet and be themselves. Harry Potter pilgrims find their own magic in Chicago 2012-08-11T16:30:29Z The organisers said Georgia's song was too political and asked the country to either to change the lyrics or participate with another song. Conflict follows Russia, Ukraine into Eurovision song contest 2014-05-09T13:45:02Z Iran's authorities berated Berlin organisers for rewarding Panahi, the celebrated director of The White Balloon and Offside, earlier this month. Jafar Panahi's Closed Curtain collaborators grounded in Iran 2013-02-28T11:07:38Z An ardent activist and organiser, he spent summers working on kibbutzim, alongside comrades who rebuked him for singing Beatles songs, and he flew to Israel on the last flight as the 1967 war began. Tony Judt obituary 2010-08-08T17:38:00Z Fondrie's sentence is the shortest winner in the prize's history, "proving that bad writing need not be prolix, or even very wordy", said organisers. Bulwer-Lytton prize for bad writing goes to brutally mangled metaphor 2011-07-27T09:56:04Z "The judges decided that his conversational style was in fact grammatically sound," said organisers. 'Illiterate' letter wins campaigning professors an award for bad grammar 2013-05-03T10:18:21Z Our priority is, and always has been, to work with the organisers to ensure the safety and security of festival-goers, and of the public across the county. Womad licence concerns settled 2012-12-16T11:54:47Z Instead campaign organisers have relied on donations.from individuals, companies and trade unions. Michael Foot portrait to be auctioned for Plymouth memorial fund 2013-07-18T21:12:18Z Why don't NPD organisers lobby for changes to spoken word in the school curriculum? A plea for old poetry 2010-10-02T11:59:00Z Still, that's a bit curmudgeonly when the organisers do their best to make things fun, and you can check out today's activities on websites such as the Yorkshire Ridings Society's. Yorkshire has its Day - and the world's longest railway platform seat 2012-08-01T09:00:00Z The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the Saturday night of this year's Isle of Wight Festival, its organisers have announced. Chili Peppers to play Isle of Wight 2014-01-30T16:01:25Z The event is set to expand and is as popular as ever, judging by the plans of the organisers and the throngs attending this year. The Hoppings – the myths and mud of Europe's biggest travelling fair 2012-06-28T06:00:00Z Some fans said that they had got in for free after organisers granted last-minute entry to those who had been unsuccessful queuing for tickets earlier in the day. Stones play surprise gig in Paris 2012-10-26T08:29:31Z With exquisite cruelty, the organisers drop A Gentle Creature right near the end of the festival, as a little treat for the exhausted punters. Cannes 2017 – the best of week two 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z After making a phone call to the event organiser, David Parry, Galper was held in a cell overnight before being deported back to Germany the next day. Overseas artists boycott Britain in protest at visa clampdown 2011-07-09T23:07:05Z I suspect the room is also filling up because the organisers have brought out free cake. Eurovision 2013: Reporter's log 2013-05-16T16:55:24Z Her performance was said to be something of a surprise even to organisers, with Oskar Eustis, the Public Theater’s artistic director, giving full credit for to Streep. Meryl Streep slathers on fake tan for convincing Donald Trump impression 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z Toronto's big catches drip ... dripped out via an organiser's Twitter account later the same day. Close up: Festival time as Venice and Toronto announce line-ups 2011-07-28T17:01:00Z "I think we all made our point this weekend," said the event's organisers. New York librarians read authorities riot act 2010-06-16T07:49:00Z Beyoncé's sole festival of the appearance of the summer represents a coup for organisers. Beyoncé and Kings of Leon to headline V festival 2013-02-25T20:00:00Z Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the Guardian This summer's Edinburgh festival comedy awards promise to be bigger than ever before with an already record-breaking 530 shows eligible for entry, organisers said on Thursday. Edinburgh comedy awards: 'record year' with 530 eligible shows so far 2012-06-21T15:24:29Z Small wonder the Cannes organisers elected to shunt The Congress from the main competition to the more esoteric environs of the neighbouring Directors' Fortnight selection. Cannes 2013: The Congress – review 2013-05-16T13:42:34Z But Dan Snow, a great-great-grandson of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and one of the letter's organisers, said only a "tiny minority" of English people were indifferent or wanted Scotland to become independent. Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z This represents an abrupt change of tack as only a few days ago, the project's organisers insisted that its plans for September were on course. London 9/11 sculpture shelved after opposition from UK victims' families 2011-03-08T21:26:06Z His lengthy and carefully constructed set wasn't quite in the Springsteen league, so there was no danger of the organisers pulling the plug. Paul Simon's Graceland 2012-07-16T11:16:50Z The organisers say that because they want everyone to get involved with the 50th anniversary celebrations, the festival includes 60 free events and tickets for two-thirds of shows cost less than £15. Queen's festival line-up revealed 2012-09-04T11:00:12Z New commissions are, of course, central to the Proms, and the organisers are usually a little more forthcoming when it concerns the identity of their composers. Proms roundup 2012-08-01T16:14:54Z “Financing of the oldest and the most prestigious ballet competition in the world would not be possible due to insufficient sponsorship and donations,” organisers said. 2020 Ballet Olympiade in Varna postponed due to lack of funding 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z By 1972, when she founded Ms magazine, she was known as a political activist and feminist organiser. Gloria Steinem: ‘I shouldn’t have been a Playboy Bunny – even to write an exposé’ 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z The Prince of Darkness, the little organiser, the cat everybody knows by one name – Miles. Miles Davis: 'Coltrane was a very greedy man. Bird was, too. He was a big hog' – a classic interview from the vaults 2012-11-06T13:26:00Z Solanky said: "We realised that we were not the best party because we were not festival organisers ourselves." Thousands of 'festival' tents destined for landfill 2011-07-07T08:51:38Z Spooked by the ensuing media storm, festival organisers declared him persona non grata and cast him out like Satan. Ready to roll in Cannes, but someone is missing … 2013-05-10T22:32:44Z Glastonbury Festival organisers were unavailable for comment on the council's report. Glastonbury sells all 137,500 tickets for June 2011 festival in just four hours 2010-10-03T22:33:00Z Throughout his career, the organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have remained staunch supporters. The man Cannes banned 2011-05-19T15:26:10Z The efficacy of measures to eject Baron Cohen and his crew from the event were questioned after the actor appeared to be seen later filming interviews with outraged organisers. Borat 2 imminent, reports suggest, with Trump, Epstein and Giuliani as targets 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z On Sunday festival organisers urged drivers not to move their cars out of car parks and leave them on verges as it could cause obstruction later. Festival exit plan a 'success' 2012-06-25T17:41:31Z “Women in all industries are facing a struggle for pay equality,” the organiser of the petition wrote. Petition asks Matt Smith to donate The Crown salary to Time's Up 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z The phoenix was reputedly commissioned personally by festival organiser Michael Eavis, whose lifetime aim to see Jagger and co on the Pyramid stage was finally realised 43 years after it first took place. Rolling Stones make Glastonbury debut 2013-06-30T06:00:10Z The organisers have now set up a publishing and recording arm, and judging by the near-capacity audience at Dorchester Abbey have found a following hungry for this broadly pastoral repertoire. Dido and Aeneas; English Music festival – review 2013-06-01T23:07:11Z Does the wary elderly white woman allow the black community organiser over her threshold because racism in Youngstown is giving way to solidarity – or because Packer is standing reassuringly on the doorstep, too? The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America by George Packer – review 2013-06-21T07:01:01Z And third is management: how the organisers respond to crowd-flow situations. Danger in numbers ? can mega-gigs ever truly be safe? 2011-07-20T20:31:00Z Around 150 people have been invited to Friday's opening ceremony, although organisers are preparing for as many as 2,000 fans to also turn up. Elvis Presley's Graceland opening in Denmark 2011-04-15T10:38:41Z Harry Styles thanked fans and organisers Nordoff Robbins, a music therapy charity, for the award. One Direction win Silver Clef award 2013-06-28T09:06:38Z Ward's poem "The Deer at Exmoor" won the Exmoor Society's Hope Bourne poetry prize, but organisers later discovered that it was virtually identical to an earlier work by Mort, "Deer". Poetry competition winner exposed as plagiarist 2013-01-14T15:32:35Z Comedian Sarah Millican was one of the female comic to criticise the registration fee The organiser of an annual female comedy competition has apologised after an online row with comics over charging an entrance fee. Funny Women sorry over comedy row 2011-04-21T14:36:16Z The fair's organisers also want it to be a showcase for Somali literature, to bring it to the wider world and to bring international literature through translations to Somalis. Somaliland's Hargeisa book festival celebrates fifth year 2012-07-16T17:23:59Z The organisers hope the idea will spread across Spain as an antidote to the huge amount of food that is being wasted. Catalan project matches funny-shaped vegetable rejects with people in need 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z Ending her letter of thanks, she said that the organisers had “made me feel like a survivor again”. ‘Avoid dark areas’: are music festivals doing enough to tackle sexual assault? 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z The fifth, Ali Smith, declined to be interviewed, though she did speak to the Costa awards' organisers. Costa prize winners discuss awards 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z Set in this context, how can event organisers work to make their festivals stand apart? Dinner, party: food and music festivals in one 2011-08-10T16:23:48Z The project was supported by the festival's organisers, Festival Republic, the British Council and the European Union. Leeds Festival scavengers have 72 pairs of wellies for sale, and hundreds more tents 2012-08-28T10:00:00Z Carey told the organisers of the Booker prize in an interview. Peter Carey: Parrot and Olivier in America could be my best book 2010-08-17T11:38:00Z Scrabble fans took photographs as Richards and Day faced off in a best-of-five final, which organisers described as “nail-biting”. 'Groutier': sulky word gives New Zealander fourth world Scrabble title 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z More than 12,000 people attended the Summer Sundae Weekender in 2012 A major music festival which attracts thousands of fans is being permanently cancelled because of financial pressures, organisers say. Music festival 'will not return' 2013-09-05T10:12:41Z A wedding is when someone gets married to another person, so the clever party organiser will always remember to bake a cake and order the right amount of chairs for the guests to sit on. Celebrate by Pippa Middleton – digested read 2012-10-28T18:30:01Z The organisers say it is "the first major English-language book prize open to writers from all over the world". First Folio Prize judges announced 2013-07-16T07:35:59Z The Greater London Authority in response decided to steer its grant for stewarding away from the organisers and to pay the companies concerned directly. The importance of the Notting Hill carnival 2011-08-25T18:59:03Z Risks include slipping on exit, “more common than you think”, says Base jumper and event organiser Hank Caylor. Wingsuiting: adrenaline highs and dangerous lows 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Awards organiser the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, said on Sunday morning that Thicke had been placed on "mandatory vocal rest," . Justin Bieber booed at Juno Awards 2014-03-31T10:19:25Z Oscar winner Dench was singled out for “looking suspiciously similar to the Cowardly Lion from Wizard of Oz”, organisers said in a statement announcing the nominees. Paw performance: Cats dominates Razzie nominations 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z She told organisers she was "now looking forward to once again returning to your beautiful country where I was first so warmly welcomed... many years ago." Glennie and Harris win Polar Prize 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z London film festival 2009: it's a wrap The 53rd London film festival came to a glittery close last night with the world premiere of Nowhere Boy as organisers celebrated their highest ever audience attendance. Peter Mullan's Neds heads London film festival's most-awaited list 2010-10-21T16:37:00Z The only fear for organisers now is that the pizzica phenomenon will outgrow the small town piazzas that nourished it and lose its cultish charm. Record numbers flock to Puglia festival to dance to Italy's dervish beat 2011-08-27T23:07:14Z The organisers of the protest have released a statement, saying: “Orwell’s portrait of a government that manufactures their own facts, demands total obedience, and demonizes foreign enemies, has never been timelier.” US cinemas to show Nineteen Eighty-Four in anti-Trump protest 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z It was effective in sparking a reassessment of Blackpool, awards organisers said. Democracy Live wins web award 2010-03-26T10:06:00Z Academy ditches song performances The songs nominated for this year's Academy Award will not be performed live at the ceremony in Los Angeles next month, organisers have announced. Academy ditches song performances 2010-02-18T10:09:00Z Rain or shine, organisers are determined this year will be one to remember, with some surprise performances planned before Morrison closes out the festival on Sunday night. Elusive Van Morrison headlines 50th Cambridge Folk Festival 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z The organisers replaced her with the CEO of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. The sugar conspiracy | Ian Leslie 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Gallons of fresh blood have been poured into competition, while the organisers are at least recognising that they need more women in the lineup. Cannes 2018: A search for meaning on the Croisette 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z Somehow, in spite of the steel mills in her home town closing down and having to raise her children in a gang-colonised neighbourhood, she becomes a community organiser. The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America by George Packer – review 2013-06-17T07:30:01Z Now, following protests from residents over proposals to host the festival in a park near Brick Lane, organisers have cancelled the event. Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after complaints from residents 2013-06-17T11:17:46Z Following on from an increased police presence at this year’s Cannes film festival due to terrorism fears, organisers have also promised more security in Toronto. Snowden to Amanda Knox: true stories set to make headlines at Toronto film festival 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z But festival organiser Michael Eavis has confirmed the event will be back next year, and that he's already booked all three headliners. Triumphant Kasabian close Glastonbury 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z However on reflection we are more than happy to display the image in the terminal and we’d like to apologise — particularly to the exhibition organisers — for the confusion. Picasso scandalizes Scotland 2012-08-10T23:30:00Z The unofficial award is made every year at the festival as an “antidote to the extreme serious human ego issues at the real ceremonies,” said organiser Toby Rose. Brave Chihuahua from Italian crime movie wins Palm Dog 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z The society's annual Music Awards, which honour musicians, composers, writers and arts organisations, are described by organisers as "the highest recognition for live classical music in the UK". 'Life-changing' musicians honoured 2013-04-24T15:21:08Z As one party organiser, Andrew Crotty, croakily put it the morning after his bash: "Everyone loves a freebie." Now That's What I Call Music goes digital 2011-04-10T20:51:38Z Since that event, organisers had opted for "safer" rock acts from the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and The Who, until last year when Madonna landed the gig. Beyonce wows at Super Bowl show 2013-02-04T10:25:25Z Officially, the Cannes organisers are happy to let bygones be bygones. Ready to roll in Cannes, but someone is missing … 2013-05-10T22:32:44Z There is also doubt as to what happens if someone is asymptomatic and later tests positive, but the organisers say there is a system for tracing all attendees. Venice prepares to welcome guests to Covid-safe film festival 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z King was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song earlier this year Carole King will receive a special honour from the organisers of the Grammy Awards next year. Carole King honoured by Grammys 2013-09-20T12:05:44Z More than 1,000 people have joined the campaign's Facebook group and organisers hope to bring a petition before Manchester council. Peter Hook to cover Joy Division album in full 2010-04-06T10:30:00Z It was the second year of what Australian organiser Travis Beard, a musician and photojournalist, hopes will be an annual festival. The best international cultural events of 2012 2012-12-05T19:00:12Z The festival is especially known for its imaginative staging, and organisers promise a newly landscaped amphitheatre among other improvements to the site this year. Secret Garden Party 2013 lineup features Soulwax and David Icke 2013-02-27T12:37:33Z The organisers will doubtless be keen to avoid the controversy that surrounded last year's competition. Veolia Environnement wildlife photographer of the year 2010 2010-08-19T06:02:00Z The artist that the organisers really wanted for the paint job was Bridget Riley. Dazzle Ships and the art of confusion 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z The organisers are still awaiting a reaction from the man himself, although indications are that he has been made aware of it and is "flattered". Trailer trash 2012-07-28T23:06:07Z "Many people recorded shows off the TV and radio as far back as the 1950s," said Chris Kerry of Kaleidoscope, organisers of the Lost Shows appeal. Plea put out for 'lost' TV shows 2011-06-03T15:30:37Z It was excellent to hear the organisers of the Glastonbury festival announce yesterday that they would use Britain's most important musical event to highlight Malian music. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z Tammy Thomas, the addict's daughter, loses her job at the auto-parts factory in Youngstown, Ohio, but surprises herself by becoming an energetic and effective community organiser, campaigning to bring her hollowed-out town back to life. The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America by George Packer – review 2013-06-21T07:01:01Z And while organisers must have feared bigger protests and demonstrations in the arena itself, they could not prevent Iceland’s entry Hatari waving Palestinian scarves as they were awarded their public vote points. Madonna was excruciating: what we learned from Eurovision 2019 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Page last updated at One of the UK's largest concert organisers has praised the police for finally taking ticket fraud seriously. Promoters trial new ticket system 2011-05-17T05:22:22Z Prize organisers praised Provoust's "unique" approach to film-making, in which she "employs strong story-telling, quick cuts, montage and deliberate misuse of language to create surprising and unpredictable work". In Pictures: Turner prize exhibition 2013-10-22T15:02:36Z According to Bristol Comic Expo organisers, the responses they have received via email have been split "roughly 50/50" between support and condemnation. Halo Jones row is 'storm in a D-cup' says Ian Gibson 2013-03-21T18:02:56Z It’s war, baby – and my personal dream would be for the organisers of the Baftas to cover the foyer in alarmist retro posters reading, “Do Not Assist the Enemy”. A plea to actors in awards season: dump the Trump protest 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z Composite: Rex Features It started on a Thursday midday, when the organiser of the Weekly Mail Book Week put the phone down, walked across the newsroom and interrupted me and my co-editor. Clash of the Booker titans 2013-05-23T13:57:00Z However, organisers said that a concern for animals was still the primary motivation for people becoming vegan. First no shaving, then no booze: now meat and dairy face the chop 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z “Fuji Rock” and “Complete Cancellation” were among the top-trending topics on Twitter after organisers made the announcement. Japan's Fuji Rock Festival cancelled for first time because of pandemic 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z "The festival last year was attended by men and women from all areas and ethnic groups of Afghanistan," said Sound Central organiser Travis Beard. Afghanistan music festival organisers hope for repeat of last year's success 2012-08-26T14:01:16Z Earlier this year, one of the organisers of the Jaipur festival, the British writer William Dalrymple, was drawn into a media row over the role of English language writing and western critics in south Asia. Kashmir's first literary festival hit by controversy 2011-08-12T13:53:24Z However, the organisers stated that other Jewish symbols were welcome, and ultimately reversed the decision shortly before the march. Discussions about antisemitism need to include gender and sexuality 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z This year, for the first time, the organisers decided that they wanted to invite a guest director to oversee the programme. Good book, great film 2011-04-01T10:08:52Z With its reputation on the line after weeks of lurid headlines, the 43-year-old Osterfestspiele will attempt to pick itself up: 85% of tickets have been sold and the show, organisers say, must go on. Salzburg Easter festival hopes harmony will be restored after ?1.8m corruption scandal 2010-03-26T18:52:00Z There was such demand to see them that organisers moved them from a small tent to the festival's main stage. The Strokes: no Spinal Tap 2011-02-27T00:03:00Z In a statement, Lovebox organisers denied that any other artist had been involved in scrubbing So Solid Crew from the festival line-up. So Solid Crew not feeling Lovebox after 'another band' pushes them off bill 2013-07-19T14:18:35Z In 2005, I was asked by the organisers to play at her Meltdown festival and then I gradually got drafted in as a resident session musician. Patti Smith: how she rocks our world 2012-05-26T23:15:26Z "I hope my contribution will be helpful to the organisers of the Academy." Ricky Gervais dishes out Oscars advice 2011-02-25T10:52:42Z The Edinburgh festival fringe will not forsake its roots, say organisers. Edinburgh festival fringe woos the money set with upmarket move 2010-08-06T18:08:00Z In a previous statement, Bloc organisers said they were "working to ensure that everyone will be refunded". Bloc goes into liquidation following festival cancellation 2012-07-12T09:42:19Z The awards organisers insisted that they will be posting all Sia's acceptance speech videos online. Sia offers fans her Aria awards 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z Last year, organisers of his exhibition at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff had a quiet word to make sure he held something back. RCA Secret postcards sale 2013: three big names to look out for 2013-03-13T16:06:01Z But I'm especially intrigued to see how the organisers are going to chart a course through the literary currents of the time. Was the first world war accompanied by a rising literary nationalism? 2013-01-29T17:21:44Z Helen's concept didn't surprise me, but did disappoint: a virtual PA for personal life aimed at the mass market fits in perfectly with her skills as an organiser. The Apprentice: Tom takes his seat at the top table 2011-07-18T10:09:51Z Prize organiser Chad Post said he accepted that the majority of translations published in the US are from the major western languages. Best Translated Book awards longlist revealed 2011-01-27T16:57:46Z Towards the end of March the organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup will announce the final list of venues. Kathryn Hunter, actor – portrait of the artist 2013-02-26T17:00:03Z A statement on the Bloc 2012 website said that organisers were "working to ensure that everyone will be refunded for their tickets". Bloc promoters insist venue will host Olympics concert 2012-07-08T22:27:11Z Perhaps that is what organisers of Operation True Blue hope will happen: a divine consummation that not only elevates Lady Thatcher to paradise but the Conservative Party to an electoral majority. The tricky art of a state funeral 2013-04-10T13:59:23Z This is purely my personal opinion, but to encourage this, it may be that the nature of the written submission required should be loosened up by the organisers. A Turner prize for new music? 2010-09-17T06:00:00Z The movies were the first of a host of titles announced by festival organisers on Tuesday, which include 13 gala and 46 special presentations. British films to premiere at Toronto 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Actor Michael J Fox is to be presented with a lifetime achievement prize at Germany's top entertainment awards, organisers have said. Fox set for German career award 2011-02-03T08:49:05Z The hacks are outraged, the organisers reportedly incensed, and for a moment it's like May 68 all over again. Cannes film festival: rebel yells 2010-05-18T20:30:00Z The effigy, which features the phrase "Speak before you think" written on the front, will be stuffed with oil-soaked newspapers and packed with fireworks before organisers set it alight. Hopkins 'happy' to be bonfire guy 2013-10-31T15:14:22Z And the organisers are still accepting pledges of lots from industry pros until this Friday. SF, fantasy and horror fans get to grips with the reality of Japan crisis 2011-03-23T14:59:06Z A spokesperson for Indiegogo told the New York Post that it had only received five requests for a refund, and had referred donors to the campaign’s organisers. Orson Welles fans who donated to have final film finished want their money back 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Unlike on many previous climbs, the 48-year-old daredevil is using a rope and harness to comply with organisers' requirements. French 'Spiderman' in bid to scale world's tallest building 2011-03-28T19:16:19Z "Pink is in good health in Salem and looking forward to the show this evening," the organisers said in a statement. Pink rushed to hospital as stunt fails 2010-07-16T14:11:00Z Photograph: Marian Goodman Gallery and Thomas Dane Gallery The Schaulager exhibition fills two floors of a building designed by Basel architects Herzog & De Meuron with what the organisers describe as a "city of cinemas". Steve McQueen's city of cinemas makes voyeurs of us all 2013-03-21T17:50:37Z And in a nod to the tortuous behind-the-scenes negotiations between the pair, Jagger joked that the organisers had "finally got round to asking us" to top the bill. Rolling Stones make Glastonbury debut 2013-06-30T06:00:10Z Berlinale organisers also announced a number of new films that will open in competition at next month's festival, whose jury is chaired by Isabella Rossellini. Berlin film festival to honour jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi 2011-01-19T12:00:00Z Believing the show's organisers are watching him, Luciano divests himself of his possessions. Matteo Garrone: breaking free from the mob 2013-03-21T19:30:01Z Other festival organisers said they were shocked about this summer's alleged crimes and urged all festival ticket holders to have a good time, but not let their guard down. Rapes at Latitude prompt launch of safety awareness campaigns 2010-07-19T18:38:00Z The organisers say they want it to be as accessible as possible. In pictures 2011-05-16T09:40:31Z The festival will also include a new section, Viewpoints, that organisers say will offer "a snapshot of international independent cinema". Michael Sheen headed for Tribeca 2011-03-08T10:31:11Z Pop star and The Voice coach Rita Ora is to perform at the Oscars next month, the show's organisers have confirmed. Rita Ora to perform at 2015 Oscars 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z The largest will be in Belfast, with organisers expecting more than 30,000 people. Thousands to enjoy Culture Night 2013-09-20T05:21:01Z The organisers are also reintroducing the award for best British live act. Brit awards 2013: Tom Odell revealed as critics' choice 2012-12-20T00:06:00Z In a stirring address detailing his country's resistance to Cold War superpowers, Nkrumah said: The programme's organisers hope that West Africa's cultural vigour will inspire visitors in the same way that Nkrumah galvanised his audience. Verve and excitement of West African arts comes to Manchester 2012-06-07T06:00:00Z To some people's surprise, though, it was left off this year's Man Booker longlist, despite its organisers' decision to allow non-British authors to be eligible for the prize. Goldfinch novel set for big screen 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z In 1977, Chinmoy started a marathon team, which began putting on races in New York and is now one of the biggest organisers of endurance events around the world. The 24-hour race: 'It is a battle with your mind' 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z A pity then that with typical restraint, Kelly pulled the plug on his maiden voyage this week after a dispute with organisers over his fee. Write for us about: unusual gig locations 2012-08-14T14:35:10Z At one, he covered well-known songs written by a festival organiser, playing them discordantly on a plastic flute, with random words he had invented himself. Willem Breuker obituary 2010-07-29T17:27:00Z Biggs added that the organisers hope to revive the Greenwich Comedy Festival next year, in addition to planning another event in Tower Hamlets. Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after complaints from residents 2013-06-17T11:17:46Z But on Tuesday Wiltshire Police asked the council to review the licence following a disagreement with the organisers over policing the event. Police challenge Womad's licence 2012-06-21T16:20:33Z The organisers even had brown paper bags at the ready – for those who wanted to march, but were too scared to show their face. Beverley Ditsie: the South African woman who helped liberate lesbians everywhere 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z “It’s such an interesting and productive text,” said organiser Sarah Godfrey at the time. Frozen fans urge Disney to give Elsa a girlfriend in sequel 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z And one of the organisers actually physically attacked me! Martin Carthy and Tom Robinson's notes on a revolution 2010-06-13T20:29:00Z "We stand in solidarity with our sisters, as we are all fighting against the same things - misogyny and patriarchy," said Bhani Rachel, an organiser of the Delhi march. From Athens to Zihuatanejo, a global show of unity for women's rights 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z “Life on board is perfect for owners – they receive a seven-star service. But for officers and crew it can be a lot more difficult,” says Danny McGowan, the strategic organiser of seafarers’ union, Nautilus International. Life and death on a superyacht: 'If something goes wrong, they can just raise the anchor and leave' 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z In announcing the launch of the competition on Tuesday, organisers said the registration fee would go towards its running costs. Funny Women sorry over comedy row 2011-04-21T14:36:16Z For security reasons the organisers request that the winning bidder furnish them with a copy of their ID on winning the auction. Julian Assange markets himself on eBay 2011-06-16T18:17:00Z Locarno organisers labelled the protests “unacceptable interference of some in the artistic liberty of the festival”, adding: “We are greatly saddened that the public will thereby be deprived of an important opportunity for cultural enrichment.” Roman Polanski abandons film festival visit after 'paedophile' accusations 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z Pitt's movie World War Z is due for release next year A charity organiser said she managed to get Brad Pitt to donate £700 to a baby unit while he was filming in Dorset. Brad Pitt gives £700 to baby unit 2012-11-26T17:02:12Z Harris was one of the campaign's organisers, and reprises here his and Thatcher's rather chilling justifications for Pinochet's "beneficial" rule. Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore; Not for Turning by Robin Harris – review 2013-04-24T12:57:02Z Meanwhile, more traditional event organisers are also seeing a rise in demand, with SpeedDater running 70 events a month across 23 cities in the UK. All Tindered out? The surprising return of the singles night 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Keith Jeffrey, one of the organisers, said the decision not to hold a parade through the city was an attempt to keep the festival fresh. City arts festival gets under way 2012-09-20T07:41:21Z That target has been set by RoboCup's organisers for the year 2050 and was established following the success of the artificial intelligence chess challenge that was fought out in the 90s. RoboCup Singapore: the fooball tournament for robots 2010-06-19T23:05:00Z A formal decision is expected to be made on Thursday after organisers meet the police. London riots: Notting Hill carnival to go ahead ? but with earlier finish times 2011-08-16T16:57:15Z That rain not only dampened the party spirit but hit the organisers hard. Beat-Herder Festival diary: Nile Rodgers rocks the Ribble valley 2013-07-17T12:24:23Z Rob Roussel, one of the organisers, said: "Buzzcocks are one of the few bands performing today that genuinely deserve 'legendary' status." Buzzcocks to headline Earth Fair 2013-05-10T13:13:29Z The organisers had no choice but to cancel. Why do our paranoid, anti-fun police seem to think they run the country? | George Monbiot 2010-03-29T20:00:00Z Events organisers, editors in broadcasting and the media, radio and TV producers, commissioners and jurors. Bidisha: I'm tired of being the token women 2010-04-22T21:00:00Z The Long Live Southbank campaign is now run by 22-year-old local Louis Woodhead and community organiser Paul Richards, and last year they proposed the reconstruction of the site in its entirety. How skaters make cities safer – and the fight to save the Southbank skatepark 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z The festival organiser opened his first venue, The Mean Fiddler, in north-west London in 1982. Benicassim promoter sells his shares 2013-07-04T11:18:31Z Meanwhile, the organisers point out that voting is not "only open to Oxford MAs", as reported here on 9 May. A literary career or a brilliant, successful one-off? Take your pick 2010-05-15T23:07:00Z Today, in an unexpected move from festival organisers, it can be revealed that Albarn is to make an unscheduled return to the Pyramid stage this month, when his band Gorillaz headline on Friday night. Gorillaz new Glasto headliners 2010-05-26T14:10:00Z I wanted to tell the organisers that we had an Army of God in Islam, too – better known by its Arabic name of Hezbollah – but I didn't have the chutzpah. My month of being Jewish 2010-04-08T07:00:00Z It was this interview that inspired campaign organiser Jaime Bird to put a memorial bench in the same place as a fitting tribute for the comic legend. Bottoms return to Rik Mayall TV bench 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z At heart, this is a fantastically good-natured prize: its organisers want it to allow original pieces of work, that might struggle to be realised otherwise, see the light of day. A Turner prize for new music? 2010-09-17T06:00:00Z Watch hereThe festival's organiser, musician and film director Philip King, talks about "tradition, translation and transmission", but Other Voices isn't all pipes and penny whistles, and only half the acts are Irish. On the talent trail at Other Voices 2012 2012-12-06T10:54:00Z This year, some republicans have mounted an online campaign to get the Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen to no 1; Olympics organisers unsuccessfully approached the band to play at the closing ceremony. Punk is still the sound of youth rebellion 2012-06-01T15:39:56Z He was expelled by the organisers and subsequently investigated by the Danish police. Lars von Trier on filmmaking and fear: ‘Sometimes, alcohol is the only thing that will help’ 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The exhibition's organisers hope visitors will find that strength uplifting. Art and suffering unite in Geneva 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z To the relief of the Goethe organisers, it is rammed, with a mixture of NGO workers and expats and stylish locals, everyone brought together by a thunderous performance from Batida. Ten Cities, a million tunes 2013-07-07T18:00:02Z I now use a graphic organiser which helps students to structure responses. Teaching Shakespearean insults helps my students decode the Bard's language 2013-04-24T14:52:17Z Yet even he must regret the rash comments that have seen him declared a "persona non grata" by the organisers of the Cannes Film Festival in France. The man Cannes banned 2011-05-19T15:26:10Z Despite extending the curfew, organisers still had to cut the sound – prompting a pitiable acoustic attempt at Paradise City. Axl blasts Reading 2010-08-31T09:23:00Z Although the US band did not give a reason for the cancellation, organisers said it was linked to Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last week. Pixies cancel Israel gig following Gaza raid 2010-06-07T08:53:00Z The Hoppings went ahead thanks to the efforts of organisers and the show people who gather annually for a fair that is billed as the biggest in Europe, if not the world. The Hoppings – the myths and mud of Europe's biggest travelling fair 2012-06-28T06:00:00Z Across town, another screening never got off the ground, and police prohibited organisers from proceeding with a third showing at the city's Central Library. Kanye West's New Slaves screening shut down by Houston police 2013-05-27T10:34:00Z A literary festival for teenagers has been cancelled in Texas after a group of authors withdrew in protest at the organisers' decision to "disinvite" controversial young adult writer Ellen Hopkins. Authors' boycott cancels Teen Lit festival after Ellen Hopkins 'disinvited' 2010-09-07T15:37:00Z Golden opportunity … Academy Awards organisers hope a fresh name will breathe new life into the annual awards. Academy Awards rebranded as simply 'the Oscars' 2013-02-20T11:03:22Z The broadcasting regulator ordered organisers to pick "real" singers and songs with "healthy" lyrics. 2010-01-23T15:40:00Z It was alleged in June that its design was based on an presented to organisers in 2007, a claim Heatherwick dismissed as "spurious nonsense". Heatherwick receives critics' honour 2013-12-04T10:57:21Z He links to this blogpost by Joe Smith, a senior lecturer in environment at the Open University, and one of the organisers of the Mediating Change: Culture and Climate Change series of podcasts. Noises off: When is 'relevance' not relevant? 2011-02-25T16:51:54Z At the time, the band said they were "heartbroken" at not being able to play, while Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis expressed a wish for them to return to the festival the following year. U2 hint at headlining Glastonbury 2011 2010-10-05T11:13:00Z There were still queues to get on to the site on Friday as organisers desperately tried to drain carparks, laying gravel and calling on local farmers to deliver hay. Isle of Wight festival hit by travel chaos after torrential rain 2012-06-22T11:58:28Z At the Golden Globes this year he thanked the gala's organisers for helping him stave off a midlife crisis: "Right now this is all that stands between me and a Harley Davidson." Bye bye Bertie 2011-03-01T09:47:33Z Winners from other countries include Israel's Little Mom, which won the comedy award, after what organisers called "a record-breaking year" for entries from TV companies around the world. Gogglebox wins Rose d'Or TV award 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z The "disinviting" of Rushdie left the Weekly Mail organisers "more than a little embarrassed" and "the South African intellectual community, among which I count myself, comes out of the affair looking pretty stupid", he said. Clash of the Booker titans 2013-05-23T13:57:00Z Denny is typical of the UK's new breed of small festival organisers motivated more by putting on a great party than squeezing every last penny out of punters. Far from the mainstream festival crowd 2010-05-20T20:30:00Z Pageant organisers will be anxious, however, that such inspiration does not tempt fate on the day. Diamond jubilee boat to be decorated with buttons 2012-05-17T06:00:01Z Spencer Hickman is one of the organisers of Record Store Day in the UK. Young people behind vinyl sales rise 2013-04-19T09:42:11Z “The organisers aren’t bothered about changing the rules because they make tons of money out of this regardless,” he says. 'It seems so simple': can I cut it at the World Stone Skimming Championships? 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z This year's edition of the festival is focussing on local writers and writing, organisers say. Drop Salman Rushdie supporters, Jaipur literary festival told 2013-01-21T17:48:28Z Public-sector union organisers have told me about how firefighters, police officers, and nurses can no longer afford to live in the cities they serve and protect. No place like home: America’s eviction epidemic 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z These alleged breaches must be a disappointment to the event organisers, but demonstrate that the city council is vigilant in checking compliance with licence conditions. Festival noise breached licence 2013-08-20T09:18:24Z There's an air of the event pulling in its horns a little, with organisers planning to distribute only 500,000 books in the UK in 2013 – half as many as in previous years. What book would you give away for World Book Night? 2012-11-09T15:55:24Z "The ratings went up again and the organisers asked me to consider a third year," said Gervais, who also hosted the event in 2010. Ricky Gervais asked to host Golden Globes again 2011-02-01T13:46:36Z The organisers of the match said the boxers were receiving "large amounts of money" in fees but declined to give details. Mickey Rourke set for boxing match 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z The campaign's organisers wanted to use Bluetooth technology to send automatic mobile phone messages to returning passengers, the MEN said. The Northerner: 'I'd like to thank the Bront?s, Michael Palin and ?' 2010-08-04T14:27:00Z According to its organisers, the Booktrust Best Book Awards are aimed at children aged from 0 to 14 and "seek to unearth the very best children's books the UK has to offer". Walliams picture book up for prize 2014-03-27T17:36:18Z The British comic has been forced to defend himself after organisers denied asking him back for next year's event following his controversial hosting stint last month. Ricky Gervais not hosting next year's Golden Globes ... 'Not yet anyway' 2011-02-02T12:57:31Z The organiser said the competition - which is now in it's ninth year - lost its sponsorship two years ago. Funny Women sorry over comedy row 2011-04-21T14:36:16Z The organisers of the main Washington march had said the purpose was to send a message that “we expect elected leaders to act to protect the rights of women, their families and their communities”. Two million protest against Trump's inauguration worldwide 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z Both of Guns N' Roses' headline sets started late, forcing organisers to cut sound before the final bows. Axl blasts Reading 2010-08-31T09:23:00Z The organisers have launched an initiative, Le Ballon Rouge, aimed at lightening the load for those delegates who also happen to be parents. Cannes 2019 week one roundup: zombies, babies and a sleeping Bill Murray 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Woodard is a board member of the Democratic party and an organiser and advocate for several human rights charities. Alfre Woodard: 'We want all those with a stake in the death row business to see this film' 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z There is not much organisers can do about it, but perhaps this is what occasionally happens once festival culture has become everyone's property. Festival violence: gentleness and decency will survive these vile attacks 2010-07-21T07:00:00Z A long legal wrangle has finally been resolved between the organisers of the Golden Globes and the company that produces the TV broadcast. Golden Globes legal case resolved 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Petition organiser Melissa Silverstein, who runs the Women and Hollywood blog and is co-founder of New York's Athena film festival, said such a response was not satisfactory. Cannes 2012: Palme d'Or diversity debate rumbles on with new petition 2012-05-18T15:40:23Z In November 1944, 13 of its organisers were executed on the orders of Himmler. Ode to Cologne: A German city full of views and brews 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z But Damien Clarkson, who runs the event catering company The London Kitchen, says it’s difficult for organisers to turn people away. The secret world of liggers: ‘Free booze is everywhere’ 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z Then the organisers hand him a cake for his 41st birthday. Gruff Rhys ? review 2011-07-19T18:00:03Z I knew it was something to do with the new James Bond novel, which Jeffery Deaver is in the process of writing, but the organisers wouldn't tell me any more. Doctor now? Can James Bond modernise? 2010-07-26T13:56:00Z She later took a part-time job as an organiser for a city-wide youth activist group named the Ya-Ya Network while she was in the 11th grade. Eric Garner killing, one year on: ‘Sit down son, it’s time for The Talk’ 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z According to the organisers, the logo "symbolises the emotions experienced by the fans and enthusiasts of the show and the flag waving behaviour which is unique to the Eurovision Song Contest". Reporter's log 2010-05-28T13:09:00Z Conference organisers, anxious to see his work gain the wider acclaim it deserved, found that, the session over, he evaporated, Cheshire cat-like, from audiences keen to meet and talk to him. Barry Unsworth obituary 2012-06-08T17:14:33Z In 2011, organisers cancelled her show at New York Fashion Week following pressure from human rights groups. Uzbekistan bans five Uzbek pop acts for failing to praise the motherland 2013-06-21T09:39:08Z The arrival of Once Upon a Time in America will be cheering to Cannes organisers, who have lost out on big-name titles in recent years to the Toronto and Venice film festivals. Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood hits Cannes to praise and boos 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z In a statement issued on Thursday, organisers said the Danish film-maker was now "persona non grata". VIDEO: Lars Von Trier banned from Cannes 2011-05-19T14:49:07Z Because while an unpleasantly laddish atmosphere isn't something the organisers can do anything about, unlit swathes of parkland definitely are. Safety must become Latitude festival's top priority 2010-07-19T14:17:00Z But that should be called into question by this week's diatribe from , in which he called the prize organisers' failure to rebut accusations of anti-Scottishness a sign of "arrogance" and "intellectual enfeeblement". Irvine Welsh's Booker prize attack makes scant sense 2012-08-21T09:58:32Z Welcome to New York was not selected by festival organisers to be part of this year's official line-up. Strauss-Kahn story 'like a tragedy' 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z Festival organiser Andy Copping announced the dates for next year's Download festival, which will be held on 13, 14 and 15 June 2014. 30 Seconds to Mars rock at Download 2013-06-17T05:40:00Z In 2003 the Arts Council refused to give the organisers a proposed grant of £160,000 because of perceived irregularities in the accounting. The importance of the Notting Hill carnival 2011-08-25T18:59:03Z The Green Fields, described by Glastonbury organisers as encapsulating the "spirits and ideals" of the original festival, is home each year to an eclectic mix of activities including environmental initiatives, tipis, massages and solar-powered marquees. Glastonbury festival: how police spied on political campaigners 2012-07-15T17:24:32Z The organisers apologised to ticket holders and said they intended to reimburse them. Ignition festival in Newcastle cancelled 2011-08-05T00:31:31Z Each gig is performed in a different location, and the organisers had to find spots that were easy to reach, preferably where a number of slopes meet. Behind the music: Call of the Wild Outdoors 2011-04-08T13:10:06Z She subsequently turned to social and political activism, becoming an organiser for the Progressive Democrats of America and writing numerous articles for left-leaning publications. Margot Kidder, actor who played Superman's Lois Lane, dies aged 69 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z His debut was published in 1976 and the following year Patterson took a call in his office from the organisers of the Edgar awards for crime fiction. James Patterson: a life in writing 2013-05-11T08:02:02Z All fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will receive a refund for the Melbourne show, according to the organisers. Rolling Stones face insurance battle 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the RSC's theatrical versions of Hilary Mantel's historical novels, have five nominations, having been considered by organisers to be a single entity. Musicals lead Olivier nominations 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Already in his 40s by then, Allen was something of a renaissance man: a Harvard graduate, a metallurgist, a union organiser, a beat poet, and a traveller studying indigenous cultures. Eight go mad in Arizona: how a lockdown experiment went horribly wrong 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z Even so, something rankles about the organisers' choice of a cartoon tiger dubbed Shera. In praise of ? Jamini Roy 2010-10-03T23:04:00Z The organisers don't seem to want an "alphabet soup decipherable only to the few". Lesbian and gay film festival: the language of LGBT love 2013-03-22T08:00:02Z He is, said the award organisers, "a living definition of what the Polar Music Prize is all about: highlighting the music and presenting it in a new context". Berry and Sellars are Polar laureates 2014-05-08T07:50:23Z “This is more than just a single day of action, this is the beginning of a movement,” the organisers of the Washington march said on Sunday. Two million protest against Trump's inauguration worldwide 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z The organisers of this three-day celebration of design, architecture and décor always bring the very best talent together for talks, exhibitions and workshops. This week's new events 2013-05-18T05:00:17Z Even if the motives of the prize organisers are tacky, I do not think it is wrong to honour her in this way. Is the 'Beryl Bainbridge Booker' a good thing? 2011-02-13T00:05:32Z Some donors have now expressed anger that The Other Side of the Wind remains unfinished, and that they have not been updated on progress by campaign organisers. Orson Welles fans who donated to have final film finished want their money back 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z There is more to Chinese art than Ai Weiwei - that is the message from the organisers of the UK's largest ever exhibition of contemporary art from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. New wave of Chinese art hits UK 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z He walked off stage after just four songs at Friday's Oya festival in Norway; organisers said he had lost his voice. Frank Ocean cancels European tour 2012-08-13T10:29:50Z "It effectively means it's up to organisers and depends on the feeling of the other competitors, which sounds like condoning discriminatory behaviour," she said. Same sex dance ban plan sparks row 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z I'd been performing in the theme park, I went for a walk around after the show… and I was being mobbed by fans – so much so that the organisers gave me security. Big in Belgium: the British celebrities you've never heard of 2013-03-15T18:00:00Z This year it was scrapped, with organisers saying: "The introduction of Vintage put a great deal of pressure on the business and planning process at Goodwood, due to its busy summer calendar." Are pop festivals on their way out? 2011-08-06T23:06:29Z The organisers should celebrate the shortlist in each category as well as simply announcing the winners. Tower blocks and tomes dominate the Rencontres d'Arles 2011-07-11T15:26:24Z The organisers of the event said it would be renamed The Radio Academy Awards and that a new sponsor will be announced soon. Sony pulls out of radio awards 2013-08-12T16:44:47Z It's unusual to see, say, an architectural historian share a stage with a digital media developer, a pathology curator and an events organiser in front of an equally mixed audience. Museum people should show off more 2013-05-10T12:09:08Z Only the most hedonistic of organisers would throw an all-out homage to chocolate smack-bang in the middle of Lent. This week's new events 2013-03-09T06:00:18Z The organisers describe this as “an amazing way to unwind”, which is surely only true if you’re one of the goats. Climbing has gone from niche sport to worldwide sensation. What is its dizzying appeal? 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z At first, it seems an outlandishly ill-matched assembly: union organisers and museum directors, communists and millionaires, ladies who lunch and nightclub strippers. Alice Neel: Painted Truths 2010-07-10T23:05:00Z The organisers cut the show short by five minutes. Trash Talk fly the black flag for Californian DIY punk 2012-10-12T14:00:00Z Its organisers describe it as “Burning Man meets TED Talks”, though it’s equally a spiritual retreat. Pixel wizards: meet the CGI creatives building cinema's brave new worlds 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Earlier in the day, ticket holders had received an email from organisers explaining that while "Glastonbury is the only major UK festival that allows you to take alcohol into the event", over-indulgence is discouraged. Michael Eavis asks Glastonbury festivalgoers to ease off on booze 2013-06-13T17:05:00Z To be fair to the organisers, the jubilee concert is a tough gig. Queen's diamond jubilee concert a tough gig for rock and royalty 2012-06-05T08:14:18Z We’ve met with other gun violence survivors, student organisers and leaders. ‘We took our anger and channelled it’: Parkland students Jaclyn Corin and Delaney Tarr on becoming activists 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z Children who use libraries are twice as likely to be above average readers, according to the challenge's organiser the Reading Agency. Gruffalo author launches Summer Reading Challenge 2012-07-13T11:57:17Z The organisers responded to my email inquiries about their failure to help the Syrian contestants by insisting that “no further comments will be made” but the proof is in the picture. Mr Gay Syria: ‘A beauty contest in this crisis? It’s a way of surviving’ 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Related: Producers promise 'most diverse Oscars ever' - nominations aside Oscars organisers have promised the 2016 ceremony will be the “most diverse ever”. Fewer than a quarter of Americans support #OscarsSoWhite boycott 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z There are about 120 exhibits at the museum – enough, the organisers think, for full submersion but not so many that repetition or exhaustion kicks in. A museum devoted to the wreckage of lost love 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Bruce Springsteen's show at the Hard Rock Calling event on 14 July was controversially cut short by concert organisers after he went past the council's 10.30pm curfew. Snow Patrol get late gig licence 2012-07-24T11:22:03Z Every year, SGP's organisers give a hefty chunk of their profits back to attendees who want to create interactive "art experiences", a significant proportion of which appear to involve getting naked. Secret Garden Party 2013: what to look out for 2013-07-25T16:02:32Z Speaking at the Edinburgh international writers' conference, he added that the organisers' failure to refute accusations of anti-Scottishness, already voiced by Scottish writers such as Alan Bissett, was a sign of "arrogance" and "intellectual enfeeblement". Irvine Welsh tears into Booker prize 2012-08-19T19:06:49Z Download festival organisers have announced an additional six acts for this year's event, including Funeral for a Friend, Skunk Anansie and US hip-hop act Hyro da Hero. The Darkness re-form for Download festival 2011-03-15T09:28:47Z Festival organisers said the award was a sign of how "society is changing the way it thinks and acts towards disability". Glasto praised over disabled access 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z But organisers are very keen for volunteers from the congregation to declaim a stretch, with help on hand from theatre director Hannah Drake, who'll be offering oratorical tips where needed. Bath festival's reading will revive the spirit of the King James Bible 2011-02-22T18:09:34Z This year's event will run for just 12 days, rather than the usual 16, but a number of new venues will be utilised by organiser BFI. London film festival 2012 to be shorter but richer 2012-06-20T15:40:36Z Over the course of the week it is expected that 20,000 musicians will descend on the city to compete in what is being described by the organisers as the "Olympics of traditional music". All-Ireland fleadh begins in city 2013-08-12T08:33:56Z "This came together with 10 phone calls, 10 emails and 10 texts," organiser Morgan Lebus told the New York Times. Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors to perform at Sandy benefit concert 2012-11-15T12:21:50Z The course filled up soon after the lockdown began to be eased late last month, and there is a lot of demand, the organisers said. After lockdown, Australians seek to learn survival skills in the bush 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z Perhaps the organisers can adopt it as their official festival slogan. Venice film festival: thunder clouds and silver linings 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z Warner, organisers of the premiere, said it was also urging people in the square not to use tents. Dedication 2011-07-06T16:01:44Z Variety reports that organisers are now considering shifting the event to a Monday for the first time since 1999. Awol auteur Jean-Luc Godard sought for honorary Oscar 2010-08-27T09:18:00Z As the award's well-loved organiser Nica Burns justifiably points out, this type of brainless poll is "a way of life" these days. Why is Stewart Lee railing against the Edinburgh comedy awards? 2010-07-21T16:04:00Z "Last year the mud was catastrophic," explained one of the six Keighley-based organisers Nick Chambers. Beat-Herder Festival diary: Nile Rodgers rocks the Ribble valley 2013-07-17T12:24:23Z Or is the way that the Games organisers plan to fill empty seats evidence of continuing bias towards the south? Has the north finally learned to love the games? 2012-08-03T06:00:00Z To reward the titles that "fell through the net", organisers decided to redress the balance 40 years on with a special award, the Lost Man Booker Prize. Dame Muriel up for 'lost' Booker 2010-03-25T14:17:00Z Despite their anger, organisers said they were keen for Mears to see the show. Caravan quip costs Ray Mears £10,000 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z I am not a big fan of the "open space" format favoured by the Devoted and Disgruntled organisers, either: with no nominated chair to guide a discussion, nothing gets done. Arts conferences: too much talk and no action? 2011-08-23T15:32:12Z With FrightFest's organisers protesting that "a film of this nature should be shown in its entirety", Raindance appears to have found a way around the ban by billing the screening as a "private event". Raindance film festival announces controversial lineup 2010-09-07T15:10:00Z I remember judging a short-story prize where the organisers were so overwhelmed with the number of entries, they employed sifters to reduce the number to an amount they thought the judges could read. 'A surprise and a risk': Reaction to Booker Prize upheaval 2013-09-18T18:25:17Z He was an organiser and the first president of the Actors Federal Credit Union, a co-operative set up in 1962 to help those in his profession secure credit. Conrad Bain obituary 2013-01-17T17:56:29Z I am here with my tail between my legs like the rest of the participants, like the organisers too. Clash of the Booker titans 2013-05-23T13:57:00Z To be fair, it's a vision of Wimbledon the organisers themselves are keen to promote – how else can you explain making the line judges and umpires dress up in those ridiculous Ralph Lauren costumes? Wimbledon 2013: how the BBC got its coverage wrong 2013-07-08T14:03:37Z Bankrupt Greece was delighted to facilitate when organisers in Doha got in touch. Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute 2013-04-28T16:31:30Z He can’t understand why the organisers stipulate that all stones be no more than three inches in diameter. 'It seems so simple': can I cut it at the World Stone Skimming Championships? 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z With each of the volunteers set to give away 48 books, and another 40,000 to be distributed by the organisers, a million books in total will be given away on 5 March. World Book Night to open with huge public reading in London 2011-02-23T17:29:20Z Vince Power, founder of Reading and Leeds and organiser of Hop Farm festival, said the events were likely to prompt all festival organisers to reassess their security. Rapes at Latitude prompt launch of safety awareness campaigns 2010-07-19T18:38:00Z It has been an ongoing struggle for the organisers to get these musicians from all four corners of the globe into the country and every year, as a result, there are last minute programme changes. Womad: 30 years of world music 2012-07-30T10:36:06Z The 2020 song contest was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but its organisers are set to host an alternative television show on Saturday, with video performances from past and present participants. Eurovision organisers plan alternative show to replace cancelled contest 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Its star, recognised for his role as stammering monarch King George VI, jokingly thanked the gala's organisers for helping him stave off a midlife crisis. Glee and Network dominate Globes 2011-01-17T04:16:58Z With the chaos of Woodstock still fresh in the memory, tickets for Summer Jam were limited to 150,000 by organisers. Summer Jam: the forgotten US rock festival that was bigger than Woodstock 2013-07-26T14:17:56Z At last-minute date change has left organisers working around the clock to get the event on in time. Gambian youth come together for conference to tackle FGM 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Festival organiser Stuart Galbraith confirmed that the capacity would stay at 60,000 and revealed they were already talking to possible headliners for the 2012 festival including Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bands rock Sonisphere festival 2011-07-11T06:24:24Z It might sound like something dreamed up at last orders, but Is Tropical's Mongolian jaunt was inspired by a conversation with US expat journo, event organiser and self-proclaimed "first DJ in North Korea" Brian Offenther. No sleep till Ulan Bator! 2013-05-17T13:00:00Z Of these, two are former MPs, three are lobbyists, four are full-time trade union organisers and two are trade union lawyers. Half of Labour candidates in marginal seats are Westminster insiders 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Seeing the film felt “really weird”, said Burning Man’s organisers. Why does cinema struggle to recreate the music festival? 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, the organisers still shun corporate sponsorship and stick by their original aim of creating a house party vibe in a field. Summer holidays 2013: outdoor events in the UK 2013-07-04T10:07:00Z Not only did the organisers allegedly fail to monitor the environmental conditions, but the band claim they did not check on the sturdiness of the stage or adequately prepare their staff for an emergency. Cheap Trick file $1m lawsuit against Canadian festival 2013-07-10T12:08:30Z One of the organisers, Sarah Bustamante-Brauning, said the choice of location was "perfect". Toilets brush up to become art gallery 2011-03-09T12:31:10Z A report claimed authors from the US would be allowed to compete for the first time - but organisers said the information was "incomplete". Global expansion for Booker Prize 2013-09-18T14:02:17Z A Day In The World is being billed by organisers as the largest global photography exhibition ever staged, shown on 85,000 digital displays in 22 countries. In Pictures: A Day In The World 2012-10-08T15:53:05Z I wrote to the organisers and, to my delight, they made space for me. William Sutcliffe: the power of the West Bank wall 2013-05-10T15:00:01Z So let's try and help the organisers out. Kathryn Hunter, actor – portrait of the artist 2013-02-26T17:00:03Z "These people are not naive – some of them are union organisers and are seeking to use the artist's intervention and the resulting fame and money in a good, productive way," bree67 said. Readers' reviews 2011-03-03T23:30:01Z Safety is a key issue for the fair organisers, and it's another aspect of the event with a myth attached. The Hoppings – the myths and mud of Europe's biggest travelling fair 2012-06-28T06:00:00Z "After a very difficult weekend we ask you all to please be patient a little longer, a refund announcement will be available shortly," say organisers. Fans wait on Creamfields refunds 2012-08-26T12:30:29Z They say the festival organisers are "very disappointed" with the decision. Sheffield Doc/Fest: our programme will not be censored by China 2012-06-15T14:41:03Z Or maybe the police got it off the festival organisers? Police spy on campaigners at Glastonbury festival 2012-07-18T10:14:47Z This year's Music of Black Origin awards are relocating to Liverpool after organisers were swayed by a teenager's online campaign. Mobos move to Liverpool 2010-06-08T21:40:00Z Police had established that it was Taylor who gained approval from the festival organisers to set up the stall. Glastonbury festival: how police spied on political campaigners 2012-07-15T17:24:32Z The Cannes organisers said they were seeking more information on the incident. Cannes festival in row after director and baby blocked from Palais entry 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z I spoke, on condition of anonymity, to an events organiser who helps put together an important awards ceremony in London. Worst job in showbiz: why will no one touch the world's glitziest gigs? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z The organisers even had meetings discussing worst-case scenarios, like what would happen if the audience threw snowballs – or even skis – at the stage. Behind the music: Call of the Wild Outdoors 2011-04-08T13:10:06Z Following the performance – footage of which went viral – the band subsequently played a gig in Cesena last November, inviting the organisers of the video to join them onstage. Watch 1,000 People Cover David Bowie’s ‘Rebel Rebel’ 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z It is for the organisers to remain firm in their resolve and stay on the path and stare back at their philistine critics. Why Pakistan's writers must attend the Jaipur literature festival 2013-01-24T16:00:01Z The latter is but one highlight of an exchange between Milo and the organisers of his cancelled Australian tour, in documents obtained by Hope Not Hate. Could Milo Yiannopoulos treat Australia like a lucrative panto gig? Oh, no he couldn’t! 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Safety experts say the event was held on too small a site and criticised the organisers for providing only one entrance. Germany mourns Love Parade dead 2010-07-31T10:43:00Z Fifty-one floats took part on the first day of the festival, with organisers saying that "babes in arms" took part in the costumed parades through west London on children's day. Notting Hill carnival gets off to a peaceful start 2011-08-28T20:18:26Z In Mr Preston’s account, he ordered his private squad of Moscow-trained assassins to liquidate heroic resistance fighters and underground party organisers, whom he saw as a threat to his own ever-more-powerful position in the party. Betrayal and atonement 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z The organisers of one of the north's newest music festivals hope not. Ramsbottom's humdinger musicfest squares up to mighty neighbour Manchester 2012-08-14T08:39:09Z Famed twitterers Stephen Fry and Al Murray will be appearing here along with Jack Whitehall and the organiser, Father Ted writer Graham Linehan. This week's new comedy 2011-04-08T23:08:48Z Further acts will be added to the bill in due course, organisers have said. Coldplay to open US iTunes festival 2014-02-20T12:37:27Z The TV show organisers said they were happy with everything and asked me to not rule out a third gig. Ricky Gervais not hosting next year's Golden Globes ... 'Not yet anyway' 2011-02-02T12:57:31Z And the fact that, as a teacher and organiser, I have been able to help launch young artists' careers: to turn to them and say, "Yes, I'd like you to sing or play for me." William Christie, conductor – portrait of the artist 2013-06-25T18:00:00Z The week before the Booker prize ceremony, a relative of Lenton's contacted the Booker organisers and the Guardian to reveal the author's wayward past. 'Reality has surpassed satire' 2010-08-21T23:04:00Z There are 19 premieres by living British composers, reflecting what organisers call the "vibrancy of the composing talent on the current British scene". Proms to hold two Last Nights 2010-04-22T12:42:00Z Festival organisers would neither confirm nor deny the rumours. Beyonc? to headline Glastonbury 2011, gossip website claims 2011-02-08T18:32:16Z Mills is in talks with the organisers of the Cultural Olympiad, set up to help co-ordinate the spending of £83m on arts and cultural events across the UK linked to the London Games. Edinburgh festival director Jonathan Mills extends his contract until 2014 2011-02-03T13:58:56Z For a comprehensive preview of Field Day, here's a playlist put together by the organisers. Field Day and Apple Cart: festivals preview 2012-05-29T16:09:00Z The play is being performed in the Court's diminutive Theatre Upstairs and organisers were worried that all tickets might be snapped up during advance booking, before going on sale to the general public. Judi Dench heads to West End and cygnets take on Swan Lake 2012-06-15T13:52:09Z However, the event turned out to be something of a disaster, and was closed down by police on the first night, with organisers announcing the company had gone into administration a few days later. Sleeve notes: A washout year for music festivals? 2012-07-13T13:41:00Z The Cannes organisers raised a few eyebrows when they chose to screen Les Salauds in the Un Certain Regard sidebar as opposed to the main competition. Cannes 2013: Les Salauds – first look review 2013-05-21T17:05:19Z The organisers are being tight-lipped about specifics but say these screenings come with an off-screen surprise to send you home with an extra shiver. This week's new film events 2011-08-05T23:12:02Z The NUJ is consulting its lawyers about challenging the compulsory redundancies on a number of grounds, said Paul Holleran, the union's Scottish organiser, including a potential breach of disabilities rights laws. Newsquest faces further strike action at Herald group in Glasgow 2011-01-04T16:23:09Z It is part of the Folkestone Triennial - a three month art festival which promotes public art installations across the town and organisers have said prospectors can keep any gold they find. Hundreds expected in beach gold hunt 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Viv's tenants, all apparently Oxford graduates, include a would-be pop star, an organiser of frisbee championships and a female law student, Jane, who introduces her leftwing, journalist boyfriend into the group. Hard Feelings – review 2013-06-18T16:58:37Z Rather than focusing on major acts or reunited legends, the festival will promote "emerging bands", organisers told the Eastern Daily Press. John Peel to have new music festival named in his honour 2012-05-31T10:25:56Z Wiltshire Police are challenging the licence following a disagreement with the organisers over policing the event. Womad 'may happen without police' 2012-07-05T10:29:25Z They are careful organisers of influences, so their work has previously had an occasional air of tourism. Trichotomy: Fact Finding Mission – review 2013-02-04T10:04:50Z Perhaps the reason Benn doesn't view No 6 as competition is because the organisers have promised not to make the festival any bigger. The joy of Festival No 6 2013-05-10T23:00:05Z Stewart Lee slammed organisers of the 'comedy god' prize. Edinburgh fringe hecklers should exit stage left and right 2010-09-03T16:03:00Z He was originally handed the Gold Award in 1989 to mark his 25th radio anniversary, but organisers said his 50th could not go unrecognised. Blackburn to get 50-year radio award 2014-04-22T13:48:19Z With only a few hours before the show, organisers said they were "unable to receive guests" for the show "due to unavoidable circumstances". Secret Cinema cancels opening night 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Friday was dubbed Bill Murray Day by organisers, who put on free screenings of the star's films. Toronto festival in Bill Murray Day 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z However, a Supreme Court judge rejected the claim in support of the organisers in April. Grammys restore Latin jazz award 2012-06-08T12:25:29Z The police told the BBC: "We are surprised that the Strawberry Fair organisers have decided to cancel this year's event … we are not against the event in principle, and never have been." Why do our paranoid, anti-fun police seem to think they run the country? | George Monbiot 2010-03-29T20:00:00Z The festival focuses on learning the skills the organisers say are essential to allowing ourselves to practise intimacy. Let’s talk about intimacy – and why it makes for better love and sex 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z As promised, locals and festival organisers have managed to piece the town back together and everything is back on track for one of the biggest events in the film calendar. Cannes diary 2010-05-13T14:06:00Z The organisers paid tribute to Burton for her invaluable insights into McQueen's design process and emphasised that the swift timing of the exhibition enhanced its integrity. Alexander McQueen's fashion designs get artistic treatment at the Met 2011-02-22T18:13:30Z David Goodhart was not invited to the Hay festival after his book on immigration was criticised as 'sensationalist' by the organiser. David Goodhart's book on immigration earns him snub from Hay festival 2013-05-27T18:10:44Z Ultimately, though, she stayed true to herself – suing the sexist manufacturers of the Malibu Stacey doll and telling the organisers of the Little Miss Springfield pageant that she wouldn’t be their “corporate shill”. Larry David to Lisa Simpson – life lessons from TV's top role models 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Perhaps the organisers hoped that giving him the award might tempt him out of hiding. Highs and lows 2011-05-23T10:51:12Z Following strident criticism from French feminists and critics, organisers apologised. Hollywood studio announces boot camp to produce female directors 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z That and the arrival of prime minister Edi Rama the following day, for an impromptu poolside press conference with the organisers at our hotel. Kala festival, Albania: party time in what feels like a paradise 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Robin Harris worked with Thatcher, often "closely" in his words, for a quarter of a century from the late 70s, as a speechwriter, ghostwriter, adviser, organiser and diehard supporter. Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore; Not for Turning by Robin Harris – review 2013-04-24T12:57:02Z The organisers say that the Cultural Olympiad has already garnered 3.9 million people in audiences; its detractors say it has lacked focus and quality. Ruth Mackenzie: 'There's no time to mess around' 2010-03-29T20:30:00Z Ben Solanky, spokesman for charity Global Hand said there was scope for "better collaboration" between festival organisers, charities and organisations to redistribute tents. Thousands of 'festival' tents destined for landfill 2011-07-07T08:51:38Z Kidjo agreed and, as the organisers had hoped, the leaders showed up in their numbers. Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa's tsunami of talent 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Aberdeen say they are continuing to speak to the competition organiser, the Scottish Professional Football League, about their additional ticket allocation and are encouraging fans to contact their ticket office to join the waiting list. Aberdeen probe claims Rangers fans bought final tickets 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z But during the event, organisers said the number of migrant workers who died on World Cup-related projects was "between 400 and 500". 'Workers' rights inaction taints World Cup legacy' 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The organisers of the Aria Awards bill it as the "premier event" in Australian music. Aria Awards: Troye Sivan wins big and Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The organisers did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment. US evangelicals drive Republican support for Israel 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z While that probably will create more uncertainty for organisers like him, Tom isn't convinced that Nintendo will clamp down on something that ultimately benefits them. Smash Bros: Could Nintendo's new rules end esports competitions? 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “We promised controversy but didn’t quite expect this. We’re stoked to see the outpouring of passion, creativity and debate that this campaign has ignited,” said Nicola Toki, chief executive of competition organiser Forest & Bird. Puking bird wins New Zealand bird competition after John Oliver campaign 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The exhibition in China has come too soon, however, especially as the organisers wanted time to seek out a potential replacement. Raducanu pulls out of December exhibition match 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Given the many feathers he's ruffled in one short visit, why did the organisers of the new Pan-African Institute invite Mr Malema to Kenya? Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Earlier during the rally, an activist had her speech cut short by organisers after using the phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free", according to Reuters news agency. Man grabs Thunberg's mic after pro-Palestinian chants 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Wilder's team are "hopeful" a deal can be finalised as organisers aim to fill a gap on the card. Joshua and Wilder in talks to fight on same card 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z But amid the jubilation is also a sense of relief for organisers. Gay Games: Hong Kong delivers 'rainbows' despite political clouds 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z One organiser said more than 400 trade unionists were involved in the action at the site. Israel-Gaza: Union members block arms factory in protest over conflict 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The stakes are higher this year, with the winner to be dubbed Bird of the Century in celebration of the event organiser's founding. John Oliver ruffles feathers in New Zealand's Bird of the Century election 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The force was later found to have breached the rights of the organisers - and subsequently apologised and paid damages to two women arrested at the event. £10K Covid fines were too high, admits Priti Patel 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "Also disturbingly reminiscent of Ulster are the reports that some of Saturday's march group organisers have links to terrorist groups, including Hamas," she said. Suella Braverman: Home secretary criticised for NI 'hate marches' remark 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z That has led to a splintering in this year's global attendance - with just over 2,300 participants - more than half of them locals - attending the Hong Kong Games, organisers told the BBC. Gay Games: Hong Kong delivers 'rainbows' despite political clouds 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The senior organiser of the GMB in Northern Ireland, Alan Perry, told BBC News NI the strike would have a huge impact on schools with "many if not all having to close". NI Education: School staff strike to cause 'severe disruption' 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Ben Jamal of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, the march organisers, told me "there was something askew with an argument that says a protest calling for a ceasefire is somehow inappropriate on Armistice Day". London Gaza rally: Commemoration, protest, freedom of speech - and yes, politics 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Paris 2024 organisers say they are committed to hosting the Olympic surfing event at its planned site in Tahiti - despite concerns raised by locals about the environmental impact. Olympic surf plan 'unchanged' despite eco fears 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z She added organisers intended to use Armistice Day to parade through London in a "show of strength". Suella Braverman: Home secretary criticised for NI 'hate marches' remark 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Games organisers have been at pains to stress the event's non-political nature. Gay Games: Hong Kong delivers 'rainbows' despite political clouds 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z On Monday, the Met publicly urged organisers of the march to postpone the event, which is due to take place in central London, saying it would not be "appropriate". London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief 'accountable' over march 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z They are the organisers of the Armistice Day commemorations at the Cenotaph on Whitehall. London Gaza rally: Commemoration, protest, freedom of speech - and yes, politics 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "All of our efforts are centred on finding the best solution collectively, in conjunction with the Polynesian government, for the exceptional site of Teahupo'o," Paris 2024 organisers said. Olympic surf plan 'unchanged' despite eco fears 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Many organisers choose to buy that cover through an add-on political violence and terrorism policy. Insurers review Middle East events coverage after cancellations 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z After competing in numerous events over the past decade, Gayle said it was time organisers were more accommodating, particularly as "everybody's stoma is totally different". Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z On Monday, the force publicly urged organisers to postpone the event, which is due to take place in central London, saying it would not be "appropriate". Pro-Palestinian march ban would be last resort - Met 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z In other words, the organisers of the very event the prime minister and home secretary are seeking to defend. London Gaza rally: Commemoration, protest, freedom of speech - and yes, politics 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z A statement from the force said it had spoken with organisers on Monday from several groups, and that they had "declined to postpone" any demonstrations. Met Police urges pro-Palestinian march organisers to delay demo 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Insurers cannot change policy wordings of existing policies, so any event organisers who bought political violence cover and cancelled after the conflict started on Oct 7 should be covered. Insurers review Middle East events coverage after cancellations 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Marathon organisers said the "safety and security" of runners was their "top priority". Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z He added: "There will be a protest this weekend - the law provides no mechanism to ban a gathering, a static protest, a rally, anything like that... if the organisers want that, then it will happen." Pro-Palestinian march ban would be last resort - Met 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z A number of social media users in Ukraine have been voicing their anger, demanding punishment for the organisers of the award ceremony. Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z The Metropolitan Police has urged the organisers of pro-Palestinian demonstrations to postpone events due to take place on Armistice weekend. Met Police urges pro-Palestinian march organisers to delay demo 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Festival organisers have said the next line-up announcement will be made before the end of the year. Latitude Festival 2024: Duran Duran revealed as headliners 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z But organisers of the Chicago Marathon have said her stoma and water supplies were allowed if she secured a place. Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The organisers sent her a type of clear ruck sack for carrying water, but she said it would not work because it had no room to carry stoma supplies. New York City Marathon: Runner with stoma forced to withdraw from race 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Both the Met and the march's organisers say the demonstrators have no intention of going near Whitehall, where the Cenotaph is located. Thousands join pro-Palestinian protests across UK 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The government did not send officials to the opening ceremony, warning the organisers in August that the Games must be conducted in a “lawful, safe and orderly manner”. Hong Kong kicks off Asia's first gay games despite opposition 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The Met Police said it was planning a "significant" operation and was in contact with organisers, who said they were "willing to avoid the Whitehall area", where the war memorial is located. Planned protest on Armistice Day would be 'disrespectful', says Sunak 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Six weeks after emailing the Chicago Marathon organisers, she was delighted to be told that, if she gets a place, her kit would be checked then labelled as excluded so she could run with it. Chicago Marathon: Stoma runner's hopes after New York snub 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z She sent organisers pictures of her vest, which has pouches on the back for a 1.5 litre water bag and a straw so she can drink continuously as her condition makes her susceptible to dehydration. New York City Marathon: Runner with stoma forced to withdraw from race 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z One of the protest organisers, Stop the War coalition, said this weekend would see a series of local protests organised in neighbourhoods, town and cities across the UK, rather than a mass rally. Thousands join pro-Palestinian protests across UK 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Five Hong Kong human rights activists also called for the Games to be cancelled in June, saying organisers "have aligned themselves with pro-authoritarian figures responsible for widespread persecution against the people of Hong Kong". Hong Kong kicks off Asia's first gay games despite opposition 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The fair's organisers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. European chamber in China criticises upcoming Shanghai trade fair as 'smoke and mirrors' 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The government in the former British colony has approved the Gay Games, which run until Nov. 11, but advised organisers to follow laws and regulations in a "safe and orderly manner". Hong Kong holds first Asian leg of Gay Games amid security, rights concerns 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Although protest organisers insist the focus has been on Israel's massive bombing campaign in Gaza - and that antisemitism has not played a part - that is not how many British Jews see the marches. British Jews are 'full of fear, like I've never seen before' 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "I call on the country's leadership and law enforcement agencies to find and punish all the organisers and participants of these anti-Semitic actions in the strictest possible manner." Russian Rabbi asks Kremlin to punish mob who stormed airport to 'catch' Jews 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Zhao Yufei, an official with the event organiser, said the forum will call on developing countries to oppose bloc confrontation and a "Cold War mentality", which are two frequent criticisms Beijing have of the West. China kickstarts Xiangshan Forum in absence of defence minister 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z However, she says she was unsure about the Ms Curvaceous UK competition and rang the organisers to withdraw. 'I wanted to continue modelling, wheelchair or no wheelchair' 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Five Hong Kong human rights activists have called for the games to be cancelled, saying the organisers "aligned themselves with pro-authoritarian figures responsible for widespread persecution" in Hong Kong. Hong Kong holds first Asian leg of Gay Games amid security, rights concerns 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The organiser of the exhibition and the government spokesman did not reply to emailed questions from Reuters. Hungary bans teenagers from World Press Photo exhibit, citing LGBT content 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z It's hoped that the study's results will make it easier for both participants and organisers of activities to make their pursuits safer still. Most forms of exercise are overwhelmingly safe -- but don't ignore the dangers 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z With so many local businesses now signed up to the Kelso scheme, organiser Karen believes the message to shoplifters is clear. The small town fighting back against shoplifting 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The Tour organisers announced last year the race will finish outside of the Paris region for the first time in its 121-year history because of the Olympics starting five days later in Paris. Cavendish 'shocked' by how hard 2024 Tour route is 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z That prompted Emmy Awards organisers to move their ceremony from September to next January. Next Mission: Impossible film delayed by a year by US actors' strike 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z On Monday the host of spin-off show It Takes Two, Fleur East, read out a statement from the organisers. Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z French police said the Paris protest was authorised, unlike others, because a declaration by organisers condemned the Oct. Thousands join Paris's first authorised pro-Palestinian demo since Hamas attacks 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Police said that the protest was authorised, unlike others, because the declaration by organisers condemned the Oct. Thousands gather in Paris for first authorised pro-Palestinian demo since Oct. 7 Hamas attacks 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z In Sydney, Australia's biggest city, around 15,000 people attended Saturday's march, organiser Palestine Action Group said, with demonstrators chanting "Palestine will never die" and waving Palestine flags. Thousands in Australia join pro-Palestinian march over Gaza 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Official figures have been difficult to obtain from organisers. Why do crowds look so low at Cricket World Cup? 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Labour's Sarah Edwards, a union organiser for Unite, overturned a Conservative majority of more than 19,600 to win the Staffordshire seat, which has been held by the Tories since 2010. Labour overturns huge majorities to inflict two by-election defeats on Tories 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Next month's MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris have been cancelled, organisers said on Thursday, citing "the volatility of world events" amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. Five prisoners released in Venezuela after opposition deal, US demands 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z One protest organiser at the Capitol used a megaphone to call for "equality, justice and freedom". Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The summit's aim is to kickstart international dialogue on AI regulation, said Matt Clifford, a tech investor and one of its two chief organisers. Britain aims for global leadership role with AI safety summit 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The fair's organiser also said on Facebook it would be making Jewish and Israeli voices "especially visible" at this year's edition. Malaysia pulls out of Frankfurt Book Fair citing organisers' pro-Israel stance 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The protest's organisers, Students for Justice in Palestine, told the BBC in a statement that they oppose any form of violence against innocent civilians and stand "only for the preservation of life and justice". Israel and Gaza on campus: Tumult at US colleges as two sides dig in 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Rally organisers said they planned to march through central Sydney next weekend. Thousands in Australia turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies over Gaza 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z One of the largest rallies was in Sydney, the capital of the country's most populous state of New South Wales, where protest organiser, the Palestine Action Group, said around 5,000 attended. Pro-Palestinian rallies in Australia over Gaza draw thousands 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The arena was at full capacity for a contest which organisers had hoped would sell around a million pay-per-view buys, earning both participants a seven-figure sum. Fury outpoints KSI in unlicensed grudge match 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z |
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