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Sam Lawrie

Sam Lawrie joined the KM Media Group in 2022, working as the Feature Writer for What's On, covering arts and entertainment. Sam previously worked at the Daily Telegraph as part of the Subscriptions team.

‘You’re the first person to come on stage with us and throw up all over it!’

16 June 2024
‘You’re the first person to come on stage with us and throw up all over it!’

Nu-metal band Limp Bizkit played a sold-out gig that brought crowd-surfing, mosh pits and projectile vomiting to Kent.

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‘80s synth band to headline seaside concert

16 June 2024
‘80s synth band to headline seaside concert

Chart-topping band Simple Minds are coming to the coast as part of a weekend of live music that also features Craig David and Aswad.

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The best of Kent’s colourful carnivals

15 June 2024
The best of Kent’s colourful carnivals

See extravagant floats and creative costumes at your nearest carnival this summer. Here’s where you can find them.

‘Welcome to the wettest gig in the world!’

14 June 2024
‘Welcome to the wettest gig in the world!’

The heavens opened as Canadian rockstar Bryan Adams took to the Kent stage - but even the rain couldn’t put a damper on things.

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Theatre company to bring Shakespeare and Noël Coward to stunning outdoor venues

13 June 2024
Theatre company to bring Shakespeare and Noël Coward to stunning outdoor venues

Kent-based touring theatre company Changeling Theatre is back for another summer of show-stopping outdoor theatre.

‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

13 June 2024
‘This Indian-British fusion cafe left me hungry for more’

Our reporter visited a fusion cafe for brunch and found that it didn’t quite live up to its heavenly name.

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Where to see outdoor cinema this summer

12 June 2024
Where to see outdoor cinema this summer

Some of the world’s biggest blockbusters are being shown the big screen this summer. Here’s where you can find them.

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Canadian superstar Bryan Adams to perform outdoor concert

11 June 2024
Canadian superstar Bryan Adams to perform outdoor concert

The multi-award-winning Summer of 69 singer is flying across the pond to perform his greatest hits in Kent.

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Perfect pads for summer parties

11 June 2024
Perfect pads for summer parties

Who needs the Hollywood Hills? Party like a millionaire this summer with these luxury Kent homes.

Victorian festival takes to the sands

10 June 2024
Victorian festival takes to the sands

A seaside festival celebrating the life of author Charles Dickens returns for its 87th year this summer.

Former Kent busker to appear in huge theatre tour

09 June 2024
Former Kent busker to appear in huge theatre tour

A musician who once performed on the high street is now starring in Jesus Christ Superstar as part of its touring production.

TV and film stars to appear at gaming festival

08 June 2024
TV and film stars to appear at gaming festival

The festival boasts celebrity guests, retro and VR games, cosplayers, life-sized DnD and nerf battles.

Your day-by-day guide to this year’s Black Deer

07 June 2024
Your day-by-day guide to this year’s Black Deer

Find out which bands to see, what food to eat and how to keep the kids busy at this year’s huge Americana festival.

Baa-rilliant art sculpture unveiled at football stadium

06 June 2024
Baa-rilliant art sculpture unveiled at football stadium

A sports-themed sculpture of Shaun the Sheep has been revealed as part of an upcoming art trail.

Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

06 June 2024
Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.

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‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

04 June 2024
‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

There were high heels, synthetic wigs and plenty of tucking tape at the opening night of feel-good musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

Be part of an unmissable week of cricket

04 June 2024
Be part of an unmissable week of cricket

We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to the 172nd Canterbury Cricket Week, an unmissable sporting event happening this summer.

Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

04 June 2024
Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

Enjoy retro games, classic car shows and beer festivals with these great days out over the Father’s Day weekend.

One of Kent’s most hidden-away pubs on the market for £1.1m

04 June 2024
One of Kent’s most hidden-away pubs on the market for £1.1m

The former boozer has been turned into a five-bedroom house - but the pub sign still hangs over the door.

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Elbow to kick off series of summer concerts

03 June 2024
Elbow to kick off series of summer concerts

The chart-topping rock band will be the first artist to perform at an open-air seaside venue this summer.

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