Sunday, 19 October 2025

Festival tickets sell quickly

Festival tickets sell quickly

TICKETS for this year’s Henley Festival are selling fast. Jo Bausor, chief executive, said she was delighted with the response to the line-up, which includes Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, classical and pop singer Matteo Bocelli, Jamie Cullum and...
Two-day online festival to support NHS and charity

Two-day online festival to support NHS and charity

RESIDENTS in Henley and the surrounding area have been invited to take part in an online festival. Henley Lockdown Fest will be held on the weekend of May 2 and 3 to raise money for the NHS and Riverside Counselling Service. It will be hosted...

Weather is best warm-up act for festival stars

Weather is best warm-up act for festival stars

DIANA Ross had the crowd on its feet on the opening night of the Henley Festival. The American singer was accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for what was the final UK stop of her European tour. Dressed all in black, the musicians were...
DJ is back with bangers for party on riverside

DJ is back with bangers for party on riverside

FRESH from helping Monty Don to create the first ever dog garden at Chelsea Flower Show, radio presenter and DJ Jo Whiley is ready for another summer of playing music festival bangers. Jo, who is known for her colourful outfits when introducing acts...

Children show confidence in playing for each other

Children show confidence in playing for each other

NINE soloists and two groups played for one another at Henley Youth Festival’s Music Makers day. A choir and recorder ensemble and ...

Show’s over for organiser of living advent calendar

Show’s over for organiser of living advent calendar

THE organiser of the Henley Living Advent Calendar has stepped down after 10 years. Richard Rodway took over the role in 2014 from ...

Folk duo in concert

FOLK musicians Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman will perform at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead on Wednesday (8pm). Cara, an ...

‘Growing’ festival to give opportunities to perform

‘Growing’ festival to give opportunities to perform

MORE than 50 people attended the launch of this year’s Henley Youth Festival. The 31st annual event will take place at various venues ...

Familiar faces return for annual celebration of all things retro

Familiar faces return for annual celebration of all things retro

ELECTRONIC pop duo Soft Cell and singer Holly Johnson will headline this year’s Rewind festival. Rewind South is set to take place in ...

‘Queen of Motown’ to headline festival

‘Queen of Motown’ to headline festival

AMERICAN singer Diana Ross and pop-rock band McFly will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival. Other performers ...

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

DIANA ROSS will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival. The American singer and actress will perform on the ...

Caffeine boost

A FUNDRAISER will take place at The Old Stables in Whitchurch tomorrow (Saturday). Tea, cakes and coffee will be sold in aid of Save ...

Working relations

NICOLE Kidman, as chief executive Romy, and Harris Dickinson, as her intern, Samuel, show each other who is the boss in Halina Reijn’s ...

Music and art

CAVERSHAM composer and pianist Pamela Chilvers is to hold Music at an Exhibition at Phyllis Court today (Friday) for members and their ...

Hope message for calendar crowd

Hope message for calendar crowd

A BOY who is battling a progressive muscle-wasting disease was supported by a performance at this year’s Henley Living Advent Calendar....

Cultures collide in spirit of giving

Cultures collide in spirit of giving

A CELEBRATION of different cultures was staged during the third week of this year’s Henley Living Advent Calendar. The d:two centre in ...

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