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THE BEAT IS BACK: Rototom Sunsplash Reggae festival in Spain’s Benicassim restarts after high winds force evacuation

Dilip Kuner - 18 Aug, 2022 @ 16:24

THE Rototom Sunsplash reggae festival has restarted after it suspended its second day of concerts due to high winds. Organisers decided to evacuate the festival...

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Rototom Sunsplash music festival is back in Benicassim on Spain’s east coast

Jorge Hinojosa - 31 Jul, 2022 @ 15:46

AFTER a two-year hiatus thanks to the global pandemic, Benicassim will once again host Rototom Sunsplash next month. The 27th edition of the reggae music...

Barcelona teenage boy masterminded €150,000 online fraud that ripped off 100 people in Spain

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Barcelona boy masterminds €150,000 online fraud to con approximately 100 people in Spain

Alex Trelinski - 28 Jan, 2022 @ 17:15

A Barcelona area boy and his parents have been arrested by the Guardia Civil for committing online fraud that netted around €150,000 in two...

International festival venue in Spain to host first mass music event demanding compulsory COVID-19 certificates for audience members

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International festival venue to host Spain’s first mass music event with entry via COVID-19 certificates

Alex Trelinski - 12 Oct, 2021 @ 17:30

A Valencian Community rock and indie music festival will be the first mass music event in Spain to demand a COVID-19 certificate for attendees. The...

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COVID IN CASTELLON: Cases increase in Spanish province after students import Delta strain from Mallorca

Glenn Wickman - 1 Jul, 2021 @ 16:30

NEW COVID cases continue to spiral in Castellon Province and the first positives with the Delta variant have already been detected. Yesterday (Wednesday July 30),...

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NO FIBBING: Live music festivals in Spain’s Benicassim could welcome larger crowds this year

Glenn Wickman - 4 May, 2021 @ 15:00

A proposal to allow 10,000 spectators into Valencia’s open-air La Marina for a number of shows this summer is already on the cards and, if all goes according to plan, looks likely to go ahead.

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Pet Shop Boys announce return to Spain’s Benicàssim festival this summer

Elisa Menendez - 9 Mar, 2018 @ 15:17

The iconic London synthpop duo last performed at the festival 14 years ago

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British widower raises €4,000 for UK cancer charities in cycle ride from Merseyside to Benidorm

Rob Horgan - 19 Sep, 2016 @ 01:40

Keith Dawson cycled 750 miles

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Gibraltar and Spain to do battle at UK Music Festival Awards

Rob Horgan - 9 Oct, 2015 @ 11:48

Gibraltar Music Festival and Benicassim nominated at UK Music Festvial Awards

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The real Melon man: Damon and Blur give the freshest – and fruitiest – concert in Benicassim history

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 19 Jul, 2015 @ 15:48

Britpop legends play an 'incredible' headline show at Spain's top festival

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Noel Gallagher refuses to let Spanish national radio record Benicassim gig

Tom Powell - 18 Jul, 2015 @ 19:39

The controlling Mancunian insisted that despite the network dedicating most of its airtime to help promote independent, non commercial music, it could not record his live show

Entertainment

Get that feel for a festival!

Fiona Tomas - 16 Jun, 2015 @ 11:09

The Olive Press takes a look at three of the best music festivals taking place in Spain this summer

Entertainment

Benicassim set to go Britpop crazy with best ever lineup

Rob Horgan - 18 Apr, 2015 @ 12:00

Rock legends Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher to square up again as Benicassim goes Britpop crazy

Entertainment

Pete Doherty ‘happiest’ ever gig at Benicassim

Rob Horgan - 7 Oct, 2014 @ 13:00

Libertines star said his performance at this year's Benicassim was the first time he didn't experience 'hallucinatory terror'

Entertainment

Benicassim dominated by UK artists

Carey Camel - 27 Jul, 2014 @ 08:30

Paul Weller along with several other Britons rocked and rolled at the annual festival

Entertainment

Letizia, princess of rock

Rose Lapp (Reporter) - 1 Aug, 2013 @ 16:25

The Princess was spotted at this year's Benicassim music festival

Spain’s Benicassim festival in doubt

Eloise Horsfield - 5 Oct, 2012 @ 12:30

Promoters of the popular Valencia music fest face financial difficulties

Entertainment

Big Bob back for Benicassim

Eloise Horsfield - 14 Apr, 2012 @ 11:49

Spain’s summer festivals guarantee not to disappoint

Entertainment

Stone Roses to headline at Benicassim festival in Spain

Eloise Horsfield - 29 Jan, 2012 @ 09:44

The Manchester band will be the top act at the festival in July

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Spain not cool? Who are you trying to kid?

Eloise Horsfield - 4 Dec, 2011 @ 15:17

As British youth turns its back on Spain, the Olive Press gives the tourist board some suggestions on how to win them back again...

National News

Festival faces storms

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 26 Jul, 2009 @ 00:00

Benicassim headliners cancel due to dangerous winds

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Controversy over fireworks used in christening ceremony of British cruise ship in Spain’s Malaga Port

Cristina Hodgson - 5 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

MIDNIGHT champagne-smashing and fireworks blasting have left residents in Malaga fuming of the christening of the new ship in Malaga port. The launching of fireworks...

Marine shells used as ornaments 30,000 years ago have been discovered in cave in Spain’s Malaga

5 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Killer whales in Strait of Gibraltar to be monitored with GPS trackers to avoid collisions with sailboats

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INTO THE WILD? The challenges of pitching your tent away from Spain’s dedicated campsites

4 Jun, 2023 @ 20:27

EXPANDING HORIZONS: What a difference breakfast makes from the UK to France and Spain, writes Susannah Grant

4 Jun, 2023 @ 16:21

CORPUS: a week-long celebration with fairground, flowers, flamenco, and flamboyance in Spain’s Granada

4 Jun, 2023 @ 14:56

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in La Cala Golf with pool garage – € 297,500

4 Jun, 2023 @ 13:05

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Beach in Malaga rated as one of best beaches in Spain to go to with kids

4 Jun, 2023 @ 10:30

Spain's Cabinet approves end of indoor mask wearing this Wednesday but with key exceptions

MASKS OFF: No visitors will have to wear masks at Gibraltar’s hospital from Monday, health chiefs reveal

4 Jun, 2023 @ 09:11

Speaking English is still a pending subject for many of Spain’s politicians

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