Her reign kick-started the television era, when households across Britain bought their first TV set so that they could watch the Coronation in Westminster Abbey in 1953. It was where she married Prince Philip, and now the funeral of Elizabeth II takes place in the same magnificent building. While unprecedented crowds of mourners will have made their way to London, a monumental broadcast operation employing the latest technology will ensure those at home are afforded a close-up view, so that the whole nation can be witness to these sombre and extraordinary events. Coverage of the day begins early on BBC1 with Breakfast (6am), followed by The State Funeral Of HM Queen Elizabeth II (8am). The lying in state in Westminster Hall will end at 6.30am, and at 8am the doors will open at Westminster Abbey. At 10.44 the oak coffin will be moved onto the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy to be brought to the Abbey. Read more
Culture & Sport
Red Eight Gallery Royal Exchange is Banking on Bansky
Red Eight Gallery, the first contemporary art gallery in the Square Mile, is hosting an exhibition of original and authenticated screen prints by Banksy, the world’s most famous, yet somehow most anonymous, street artist is the subject of a new exhibition in the City of London this month. It will be the debut show at Red Eight Gallery at The Royal Exchange and will feature prints of some of his most instantly recognisable works, including ‘Girl with a Balloon’ and ‘Happy Choppers’. Read more
England created history by winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final.
Substitute Chloe Kelly poked home a loose ball from a corner to send the raucous record crowd of 87,192 into a frenzy with ten minutes of extra time remaining. She waited for confirmation of the goal before taking off her shirt and waving it around her head, while being lifted by her team-mates in a moment of pure elation.
For more than 150 years football has been an intrinsic part of this nation’s culture and lifestyle, a form of identity, a unit of social currency. And yet for most of that time women have been excluded from this club and its perks: shouted down and shut out. Read more
Dominic Harris Frontiers Exhibition at The New Halcyon Flagship Gallery
Halcyon Gallery is excited and proud to announce the relocation of its London flagship gallery from 144-146 New Bond Street to the newly renovated and historically significant building next door at 148 New Bond Street, London. The new flagship gallery will open in October 2022. The site had previously been home to The Fine Art Society, the venerable specialist in British art and design, since its establishment in 1876. Following a comprehensive and sympathetic course of renovation, the new Halcyon will make a magnificent home from which to expand our mission to share access to world class 19th and 20th century masters’ artworks as well as exhibitions by our influential and exciting contemporary artists. Read more
Masters of the Woodblock at Sotheby’s
From 14-21 July, Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints features forty lots of exemplary Japanese woodblock prints. Opening the sale is the Property of an Important Private European Collection (Lots 1–17); all were formerly in the collection of Henri Vever (1854-1942) and include numerous designs from the late 18th – early 19th century. Read more
Cannes Lions in Cannes, France, 20-24 June 2022 as the creative community reunites to focus on the future.
Cannes Lions 2022 will see the launch of the new Creative B2B Lions, supported by the B2B Institute, a LinkedIn Think Tank and strategic thought partner.
Part of the Engagement Track, these Lions will celebrate game-changing creativity for products and services that are purchased by professionals on behalf of businesses.
According to the B2B Effectiveness Code – developed by WARC, in partnership with LIONS and the LinkedIn B2B Institute, business people are inundated with functional marketing, so a little creativity can go a long way. Read more
2022 Cinéma de la plage during 75th Cannes Film Festival
In addition to all the screenings, conferences and events of the Official Selection happening at the Palais du Festival, the Festival reinvents itself each day at 9.30 pm and transforms the Macé beach of the Croisette (across the Majestic) into an open-air theater at nightfall.
This event is open to all festival-goers and casual cinephiles, free of charge.
Twelve special automotive debuts revealed on Thursday 21 April as the capital’s new automotive event, Salon Privé London
Promising to be London’s most exclusive automotive party, with plenty to see and do, the three-day celebration featuring mouth-watering new machinery, a second-to-none selection of classic cars for sale in the Concours de Vente, and some of the world’s most desirable luxury brands alongside the capital’s finest dining courtesy of hospitality group JKS Restaurants. With tickets selling fast for the must-attend event, the inaugural Salon Privé London is set to be something truly special.
Twelve special automotive debuts Appearing exclusively at Royal Hospital Chelsea, the roster of vehicles includes:
Elvis by Baz Luhrmann at the 75th Festival de Cannes
Australian director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann will attend the Festival de Cannes to present the world premiere of his latest feature film Elvis, along with Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge.
In addition to Baz Luhrmann and Tom Hanks, the Festival de Cannes is also delighted to welcome Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge as Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge). Read more
CELEBRATE “50 YEARS OF GOOD NEWS” WITH SMILEY’S NEW BOOK
Celebrate 50 years of Smiley! From their iconic history to being involved in huge cultural moments, Smiley has witnessed some amazing changes over the past 50 years. Now in this book, they have shared some their favourite moments of Good News and continue to encourage everyone to take the time to smile. How a simple line drawing of a smiley face became a global shorthand for brands to connect with people on an emotional level
When Franklin Loufrani trademarked the now iconic smiling face symbol in 1971, he coined the term ‘Smiley’. Over the following five decades, The smiley company has evolved into a global lifestyle licensing brand with a defiantly optimistic outlook.