NEWS
ELBOW ANNOUNCE SOUTH EAST FOREST LIVE CONCERT
Elbow is the latest band to announce dates as part of Forest Live , where acts perform in spectacular woodland settings around the country as part of the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission .
They will be performing in Kent at Bedgebury Pinetum , near Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 17th June .
Elbow ’ s rise over the past two decades has seen them become one of the most important
bands in contemporary British music . Since debut album , 2001 ’ s Asleep At The Back their stature has grown with subsequent releases such as Cast of Thousands , Leaders Of The Free World and 2014 ’ s The Take Off And Landing Of Everything that debuted at the top of the UK charts .
Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring forests to new audiences . Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting , improving and expanding England ’ s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife . Over Forest Live ’ s 16-year history , money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects , from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors . With everything required for a great night out , including full catering and bar facilities , the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere . 03000 680400 / www . forestry . gov . uk / music
CHAPEL DOWN ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL PARTNER TO THE OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE
Chapel Down , England ’ s leading winemaker , has signed a four-year agreement to become an official partner to The Boat Race Company Limited ( BRCL ) today .
Chapel Down , which replaces Bollinger Champagne , will be enjoyed by the victorious crew at the Mortlake finish line of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race .
Frazer Thompson , CEO at Chapel Down , commented : “ We are thrilled to be partnering The Boat Race , an iconic moment in the British sporting calendar . This great rivalry inspires mutual respect but an iron will to outperform . This is a sentiment that I relate to as we compete with sparkling wines from ‘ the other place ’!”
David Searle , executive director of The Boat Race Company Limited , said : “ We are delighted to welcome Chapel Down as an official partner of The Boat Races . Chapel Down will be joining a host of other great British brands partnering The Boat Races and it will be fantastic to see the iconic celebration moment after the Race being feted with English sparkling wine .
“ As a forward thinking and ambitious business , Chapel Down brings a new dimension to The Boat Races reflecting our desire to evolve as a thoroughly modern British event and we are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together over the next four years .”
The award-winning wines of the Kent-based producer are served at iconic British institutions such as The Donmar Warehouse , The Royal Opera House , London Symphony Orchestra and are an official wine partner to No 10 Downing Street .
The 163rd Boat Race and The 72nd Women ’ s Boat Race will take place on Sunday 2nd April 2017 . The Women ’ s Boat Race will start at 16:35 , with The Boat Race an hour later at 17:35 .
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