Local events and entertainment news from Leicester

Recent news from Leicester and surrounding areas. If you'd like to submit a news article for publication, please email our team at editorial[at]skiddle.com.

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  Belladrum Tartan Heart: goNORTH Stage Lineup Announced 24th May 2013 4:56pm

  Belladrum Tartan heart announces a whole host of new acts to take the spotlight on the goNORTH Seedlings Stage on the 2nd-3rd August 2013.

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  Moodymanc Interview: Life isn’t always a party 24th May 2013 4:02pm

  Deep house producer Moodymanc speaks to us ahead of a headline stint at Hustle in Liverpool.

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  Creamfields 2013: New Stage Announced 24th May 2013 3:44pm

  Creamfields heighten the anticipation for 23rd-25th August with the announcement of the Cream Friends Stage starring Andi Durrant and Nicola Bear amongst others.

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  RIP Mick McManus 24th May 2013 3:44pm

  We take a quick look at the impact of wrestling legend Mick McManus, who sadly passed away this week.

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  50 Days Until Cocoon In The Park! 24th May 2013 3:04pm

  Only 50 days to go until Richie Hawtin, Sven Vath, Ricardo Villalobos and Craig Richards descend on Temple Newsam, Leeds, for the 5th birthday of Cocoon in the Park.

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  Sick Chirpse Interview: We got really wasted and decided to start a blog 24th May 2013 2:30pm

  Ahead of their end of term bonanza at the Deaf Institute next month, we caught up with one of the guys behind cult website Sick Chirpse to find out more about the site and how it leads into their events arm.

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  Kendal Calling adds Lucy Rose & DJ Yoda to its lineup 24th May 2013 2:03pm

  Kendal Calling adds another huge list of artists to its already impressive lineup ahead of its arrival at Lowther Deer park, Carlisle, 26th-28th July 2013.

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  Last chance to get your tickets to this weekends festivals! 24th May 2013 11:57am

  Last chance to get your tickets to this weekends festivals, including Suffolk's Leestock, Leicestershire's Noisily Festival, Manchester's European Soul Weekender and Shropshire's OsFest. Act Fast to get yours!

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  Preview: Fantazia Superheroes Part 2 24th May 2013 10:05am

  Bristol’s very special Motion venue is preparing to host the latest edition of one of Britains leading rave brands - Fantazia on 22nd June 2013.

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  Wickerman add Chic, Greg Wilson, Admiral Fellow, Dreadzone and more to line-up 23rd May 2013 5:09pm

  Wickerman announce Chic as headliner to join Primal Scream and Amy Macdonald.

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  Preview: Beatnik with Phil Weeks 23rd May 2013 3:59pm

  Beatnik are proud to present Robsoul head honcho Phil Weeks as the main attraction at Joshua Brooks, Manchester, on Saturday 1st of June.

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  Rong Weekend: Manchester // Middlesbrough 23rd May 2013 2:50pm

  Premier trance night Rong prepares two seperate installments of its legendary club night this Friday 24th May in Manchester AND Middlesbrough.

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  Preview: Eden, Ibiza 23rd May 2013 1:44pm

  One of the biggest brands in Ibiza returns for the 2013 season, fresh with a facelift and one serious makeover - Eden.

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  Preview: Ravenstonedale Festival 23rd May 2013 12:39pm

  Cumbria's Ravenstonedale Festival celebrates its 5th Birthday this year in style with a new round of lineup announcements.

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  Sankeys Ibiza get's ready to open 23rd May 2013 10:43am

  We take a look at what to expect as Sankeys Ibiza opens for business.