Manchester Pride beats Leeds and Download to prestigious festival award It has scooped the gong for Best Large Festival Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022
Darwin Festival won't accept $200k in funding from group of philanthropists to replace Santos sponsorship Darwin Festival has insisted the show will go on, after it was unable to reach an agreement for $200,000 in funding meant to replace its long-time major sponsor Santos. ABC News · Dec 15, 2022
Talking Horses: whip rules row brings more questions than answers The new whip rules that come into force in February will be a key talking point in the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Talking Horses: whip splits sport again as riders call rules ‘ridiculous’ Leading jockeys fear the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival will be littered with bans over new riding restrictions The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
J&K: Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan In Shopian On 10-11 December The Chillai Kalan Festival, which is called the ‘Festivals of Festivals’ will be celebrated in Shopian on 10-11 December. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Dec 6, 2022
Dublin David Bowie festival to return next month for eighth edition It will run from January 10-15 with an exciting program of live music, dance, art, film and cultural events dedicated to the iconic Starman Dublin Live · Dec 3, 2022
Still standing: Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 as final tour finishes up The rocket man is planning to rock on — festival style — before it’s all said and done. Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022
Ginfall Hamilton a huge success as over 800 people attend event People came from all over to attend the popular Gin festival. Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022
‘Festival of Brexit’ director brands it ‘very successful’ despite low attendance The project ran from March to October this year and attracted three million in-person visitors, according to organisers. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
State Man's Champion Hurdle odds slashed after Morgiana win as Willie Mullins eyes improvement State Man will be aiming to make it back to back wins at the Cheltenham Festival next March Irish Mirror · Nov 20, 2022
Esterson penalty provisionally hands Foster Walter Hayes Trophy win American Max Esterson looked to have secured back-to-back wins at the Walter Hayes Trophy last weekend to go along with his Formula Ford Festival success a few weeks ago. But a post-race penalty, which he has appealed, means the final chapter will play out in the courtroom Autosport · Nov 9, 2022
National novelties: Group 5 BMW 635 Alpina and Wood Brothers Mustang From a BMW beast to a driver returning to Silverstone after 50 years and a Ford Mustang with a special history, here are some of the more unusual cars and racers in national motorsport action last weekend Autosport · Oct 27, 2022
How a repeat of Spa's F1 2021 farce blighted a national racing treasure OPINION: No organisers can change the weather, but much can be done in anticipation of what is forecast – and that didn’t happen last Sunday as the 2022 Formula Ford Festival was declared after just two laps. Competitors are seeking answers to make sure the situation doesn't happen again Autosport · Oct 26, 2022
Esterson worthy winner as Formula Ford Festival ends in farce Leading every lap of his heat and semi-final put Max Esterson on a path to win the 2022 Formula Ford Festival - 12 months after he came agonisingly close. But forecasted heavy rain shortened the final at Brands Hatch and left competitors angry with the organisers Autosport · Oct 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022 Talking Horses: No regrets over shock Cheltenham Festival five-day decision Even bookmakers were less than ecstatic about the prospect of adding another meeting to the jumps season’s highlight
Autosport · Oct 20, 2022 Ex-F1 driver Moreno to return to Formula Ford Festival in modern car Ex-Formula 1 driver Roberto Moreno will once again return to the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch this weekend, but at the wheel of modern machinery.
Autosport · Oct 20, 2022 The legendary Formula Ford engine that made Festival kings It’s 50 years since the first Formula Ford Festival was held. Of all the Kent motors to have appeared at the event, one known as ‘Patch’ stands out for its success with four consecutive wins in the Brands Hatch jamboree between 1980 and 1983. Its first driver, Roberto Moreno, and…
AAP · Oct 18, 2022 Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 Santos ends sponsorship of popular Darwin Festival after lengthy campaign by environmentalists opposing fossil fuels The company announces its decision to withdraw sponsorship after nearly three decades, following an "alternative funding" offer for the festival from a coalition of groups opposing fossil fuels.
Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Cheltenham Festival to remain a four-day meeting as plans for fifth day scrapped The Jockey Club rejects a plan to extend the meeting to a five-day showpiece starting in 2024 after an exhaustive consultation exercise
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2022 Cheltenham Festival to remain four-day event after surprise decision against expansion The Cheltenham Festival will remain a four-day event after organisers decided against its expansion following a lengthy consultation phase.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022 Talking Horses: shock Festival move not to add fifth day the right one The Jockey Club has announced the Cheltenham Festival will continue to be staged over four days
Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Cheltenham Festival to remain a four-day meeting following extensive consultation and analysis The continued success of the Prestbury Park showpiece meant speculation had been rife the meeting would become a five-day event from 2024 onwards
Glasgow Live · Oct 12, 2022 Glasgow Film Festival receives nomination for Best Big Screen Event of the Year The Glasgow Film Festival is amongst some prestigious names as it is nominated for the Best Big Screen event of the Year. The Vue Cinema at St Enoch has also received a nomination
Edinburgh Live · Oct 12, 2022 Edinburgh Horror Festival launches spooky 2022 programme for Halloween For those looking for things to do in Edinburgh over Halloween 2022, the city's only Horror Festival is returning to none other than the haunted theme bar Banshee Labyrinth.