Live Your Life Newsletter - June 2005
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Wicked Events in the UK this June

The Festival Circuit

Summer time means music time. Yup, its festival season again and this month has 3 of the biggest in Europe, right here in the UK - The Isle of Wight Rock Festival, Download Festival and Glastonbury!

The Isle of Wight Rock Festival: 10-12 June

The Isle of Wight Rock Festival is one of southern England's biggest music festivals, welcoming top acts to Seaclose Park in Newport on the little island a few miles off the coast from Portsmouth. Headlining in 2005 are REM, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Faithless, one of the premier international dance acts and Razorlight, new to the big time in 2004. The Isle of Wight Festivals that took place in the late Sixties are legendary, featuring performances from Bob Dylan, The Who, Free, The Doors, Joni Mitchell and Jefferson Airplane, culminating in 1970 with 600,000 hippies descending on the island to see Jimi Hendrix perform his penultimate concert.

Download Festival: 11-12 June

Running over three days at Donnington Park, Download features some of the best acts spanning the entire rock music genre - from the old-school metal of Black Sabbath to the newer hybrids that System of a Down and Slipknot provide. The line-up also features the Game On event, bringing a true punk and skate rock element to the proceedings. The weekend gets progressively heavier with the relatively mellow Feeder and Garbage opening on Friday. Saturday sees the legendary Ozzie Osbourne taking the stage with Sabbath, following sets from Velvet, Revolver and HIM. On the Sabbath itself it's the turn of System of a Down, Slipknot and Slayer.

Glastonbury: 24-26 June

Glastonbury, the UK's biggest, best and most famous music festival, is back with what is sure to be another great programme for 2005. Headliners include Brian Wilson, Van Morrison, The White Stripes and New Order. Organised by Michael Eavis, it has been held on his property, Worthy Farm in Somerset, since its inception over 30 years ago. Initially inspired by the Bath Blues Festival, the Glastonbury Festival was first held in September 1970 and has grown from a 1500-person event to one that now attracts over 150,000 people.

London

The capital boasts some huge shows by some of the biggest names in music this month along with some rather eclectic festival shows. One of the highlights of the worlds sporting calendar, Wimbledon, begins at the end of the month. Get your earplugs, bring your sunscreen and a lot of strawberries and cream and jump into all that London offers in June.

Wimbledon: 20 June - 3 July: The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

Wimbledon is without doubt the greatest tennis tournament in the world. Its history and tradition help to set it apart from other Grand Slam events. As such, it attracts all of the world's best players, providing the stage for some of the greatest matches of all time. A completely different tournament since its move in 1922, the Wimbledon of today features 18 courts, including the new Number One Court and the world-famous Centre Court. The opportunity to spend a day watching tennis at Wimbledon is regarded as an experience of a lifetime. Thousands queue overnight for the chance to purchase one of the limited match-day tickets. Get in!

Coin Street Festival: 4-5 June: South Bank

This year, the annual Coin Street Festival involves four events: the Carnival de Cuba, Celebrating Sanctuary, Capital Age Festival and the International Co-operative Day. Largely focused on Latin music, this festival offers a wide variety of music, street theatre and market stalls.

The Wireless Festival: 24-30 June: Hyde Park

The Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park features a top line-up in four major concerts over the course of a week. New Order, promoting their new album, Waiting for the Sirens' Call, headline on Friday. Basement Jaxx, now firmly established as one of the best dance UK dance acts, top a great bill on Saturday. Newcomers Keane and Kasabian lead the way on Wednesday and Thursday. Other bands performing include The Bravery, Graham Coxon and The Dears on Friday; Roots Manuva, LCD Soundsystem and Mylo on Saturday; Supergrass, Rufus Wainwright and Secret Machines on Wednesday and Soulwax and 2 Many DJs on Thursday. With loads more acts still to be announced, this festival is highly recommended!

The Big Concerts in London this Month

1. 1-2 June: Beck - The Carling Apollo
2. 2-3 June: Destiny's Child - Earls Court Arena
3. 3-5 June: System of a Down - Carling Academy Brixton
4. 18/19 June: U2 - Twickenham Stadiums
5. 16 June: Motorhead - Carling Apollo in Hammersmith
6. 27-28 June: Coldplay - Crystal Palace Nat. Sports Centre
7. 26-27 June: James Brown - London's Forum

Edinburgh

While in the capitol of Scotland why not really see all that Scottish nature has to offer. Check out nature first hand at the Royal Highland Show or watch it pass by as you compete in the Edinburgh Marathon. Always up for a laugh? Belushi's has some world-class comedians in June and July. Also checkout our awesome deal - 3 nights for the price or 2!

The Royal Highland Show: 23-26 June

The Royal Highland Centre plays host to Scotland's annual Royal Highland Show. Running since 1822, the event embraces every conceivable pastime and pursuit related to farming, the countryside and rural living. Some of the many featured attractions include livestock judging, prize-winning livestock parades, fashion shows, air displays and music of all types, as well as more than 4000 different farm breeds to marvel at. There are even tree rescues, horse logging and pole-climbing competitions.

The Edinburgh Marathon: 12 June 2005

The Edinburgh Marathon is an annual fundraiser for a number of charities. Starting and returning to Holyrood Park, the scenic route stretches to the west as far as Crammond, hugging the Firth of Forth down to past Leith in the east, before heading back to the city. On the way it passes the Palace of Holyrood House - Edinburgh Castle, the new Scottish Parliament Building, Princes Street, The Royal Mile, the Royal Yacht Britannia (down in Western Docks, Leith), as well as many miles along the shoreline of the Forth.

The Big Concerts in Edinburgh Area this Month

1. 6/7 June: Neil Diamond - Glasgow SECC
2. 15 June: REM - Glasgow SECC<
3. 15 June: System of a Down - Glasgow SECC
4. 21 June: U2 - Hampden Park Glasgow
5. 1-2 July: Coldplay - Glasgow's Bellahouston Park

Falling Down With Laughter

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Please note - This comedy festival is actually at our hostel in London Bridge and not in Edinburgh as stated in the email newsletter. Doh!

Up for a laugh? This superb line up of world-class comedians will be on show at Belushi's, Edinburgh every Tuesday night from 14 June. Some of the line up includes:

1. 14 June: Jason Rouse, Chris Addison
2. 28 June: Patrick Monahan, Brendon Burns
3. 19 July: Alex Horne, Dave Fulton
4. 26 July: Al Pitcher, We Are Klang

Brighton

Cycling enthusiast should head down to Brighton this month for the huge London to Brighton Cycle Race.

London to Brighton Cycle Ride: 19 June

This is one of the big cycling events of the year - 27 000 people for Europe's biggest fund raising cycling event, pedalling all the way from London to Brighton on the South Coast. The ride covers roughly 58 miles from Clapham Common in South London, through Surrey, finishing on the Brighton seafront.

Spend the night in town at our very own Brighton Palace Hotel or St. Christopher's hostel and rest your weary legs with a pint in our bar.

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