Entertainment

Jan232019 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

More Bands Announced for Slam Dunk 2019

Fans of the alternative just got 10 new reasons to get excited about Slam Dunk Festival! Building on the blistering line-up, the UK’s favourite alternative all-dayer is thrilled to unveil even more names to the almighty May Bank Holiday weekend bill. The Impericon stage at Slam Dunk has become a festival institution and 2019 is set to continue it’s legacy. American powerhouses The Bronx, visceral outfit Cancer Bats and hardcore supergroup Angel Du$t have been announced to join Glassjaw, Gallows, Turnstile and Knocked Loose, completing the first of two heavy stages set to feature at this year’s festival. Cancer Bats say; “LET ME TELL YOU THIS PLANET EARTH!!! I’M NOT GONNA EVEN PRETEND TO HIDE HOW FREAKIN PUMPED WE ARE TO BE PLAYING A STAGE PACKED WITH ALL OF OUR BEST HOMIES ALLLLLL

Dec132018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Disneyland Paris reveals new image of Marvel-themed area coming to Walt Disney Studios Park

Entertainment, Travel

Disneyland Paris revealed a new image illustrating the Marvel-themed area coming to Walt Disney Studios Park. This new area will allow guests to encounter the heroes in new and exciting ways, from the mystic arts of Doctor Strange to the gravity defying feats of Spider-Man. Guests will also experience the latest in Pym Technology with Ant-Man and Wasp and be wowed as Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Captain America and more leap into action. In addition to heroic encounters, new attractions, thrilling entertainment and dining, guests will experience a reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which will become a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure. Get ready to assemble alongside Earth’s mightiest heroes to protect the world… recruitment begins soon. As part of a €2 billion, multi-y

Dec112018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Oscar Predictions 2019

Arts, Entertainment, film

From Bradley Cooper's outstanding remake of A Star is Born to Alfonso Cuarón's brilliant Roma. These are some of the 91st Academy Awards predictions. Best Picture Bradley Cooper's remake of A Star is Born has received outstanding reviews from film critics, including the Guardian's former critic Peter Bradshaw, who describes Gaga's performance as "mesmerising". Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman is also a solid contender. Starring John David Washington and Adam Driver, the film features a black police officer who infiltrates into the local Ku Klux Klan with the help of a Jewish undercover. However, Timothée Chalamet's and Steve Carell's latest film Beautiful Boy, a touching drama on a young boy's addiction to crystal meth, has also received phenomenal reviews, alongside with Alfonso Cuarón's

Dec112018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Is the theatre industry really becoming diverse ?

Arts, Entertainment, Featured

Over the last few years, there have been several debates and discussions on making the theatre industry more diverse, in terms of its actors/actresses and behind the scenes. Lyn Gardner is one of the critics discussing the industries diversity with her most recent article, ' Theatre is embracing diversity but it's still not enough.' With the Theatre industry known for being owned by white impresarios, it has been highlighted that theatre audiences have acquired a specific demographic which consists of white middle-aged women and men. The theatre industry is trying to appeal more to a wider audience through plays such as Aladdin and the lion king which are known for having an ethnic cast, however, this still has not bridged the gap in bringing diversity to the stage. However, UK theatres...