A major event in the British social calendar, Ascot is one of the world’s most famous race meetings. It dates back to 1711 when it was founded by Queen Anne. Every year Royal Ascot is attended by HM Elizabeth II and various members of the British Royal Family such as The Prince of Wales. They arrive each day in a horse-drawn carriage with the Royal procession taking place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Queens Royal Standard. Press coverage of the attendees and what they are wearing often exceeds coverage of the actual racing.
Wimbledon (21 June - 4 July, 2010)
Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam tournament with a following of millions around the world.
Glastonbury - Festival of Contemporay Performing Arts
(24 - 27 June, 2010)
The first Festival was held on the day after Jimi Hendrix died, over a two day period and before long “word had got around”. It was the Blues festival at the Bath & West Showground. It is now the large open-air music and performing arts festival in the world.
The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and many other arts. For 2005, the enclosed area of the festival was over 900 acres (3.6 km²), had over 385 live performances and was attended by around 150,000 people. In 2007, over 700 acts played on over 80 stages and the capacity expanded by 20,000 to 177,000.
Glastonbury - Festival of Contemporay Performing Arts
(24 - 27 June, 2010)
The first Festival was held on the day after Jimi Hendrix died, over a two day period and before long “word had got around”. It was the Blues festival at the Bath & West Showground. It is now the large open-air music and performing arts festival in the world.
The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and many other arts. For 2005, the enclosed area of the festival was over 900 acres (3.6 km²), had over 385 live performances and was attended by around 150,000 people. In 2007, over 700 acts played on over 80 stages and the capacity expanded by 20,000 to 177,000.
Henley Royal Regatta (30 June - 4 July 2010)
The very first Henley regatta was held on June 14, 1839. Except during the two World Wars, the event has been held annually ever since. The Regatta was originally organised by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements. The emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. The 1839 Regatta took place on a single afternoon but due to its popularity it was extended to two days from 1840.
In 1886, it went from a three day event to four in 1906. In 1986, the Regatta was extended to five days. There is much rivalry between the two top UK Universities Oxford and Cambridge rowing teams.
The Edinburgh International Festival is Scotland's prime performing arts event. It transforms one of the world's most beautiful cities in the UK, presenting three exhilarating weeks of the finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts - for everyone.
Edinburgh's six major theatres and concert halls, a few smaller venues and often some unconventional ones too, come alive with the best classical music, theatre, opera, dance and visual art from around the globe. The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947 by Rudolf Bing, then the General Manager of Glyndebourne Opera, Henry Harvey Wood the Head of the British Council in Scotland, and a group of civic leaders from the City of Edinburgh.
Reading Rock Festival (27 – 29 Aug, 2010)
Reading Rock Festival (27 – 29 Aug, 2010)
The Reading Festival was first conceived as a Jazz event in 1961 when Rock N Roll music was still in its infancy. The event has be going on as a UK’s prime outdoor music festival in one form or another since. The Reading Festival has been a stalwart in the world of outdoor music.
The Festival nearly ended in 1988 due to poor weather, poor attendance and poor lineup. Lucky for music fans, the Mean Fiddler organization took up the reins and steered the Reading Festival to what it is today.
Many music legends have played at the Festival over the years including the likes of Guns N The Who, Eric Clapton, Nirvana and Metallica.
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