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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the event will welcome back the winners from previous years triggering a champion of champions contest. A firework- off if you like.
Competition aside, the surroundings of the marine lake are already quite spectacular so throw in some cracking music choreographed with unimaginably colourful skies and you’re certain of a winner.
British Musical Firework Championships @ Kings Gardens, Southport Fri 3-Sun 5th Oct, tickets £4-£6 advance, £5-£7.50 on the gate, under 5’s go free, seated tickets £15-£20, for more information and to book, call 01704533333
Le Corbusier The event, which hopes to attract some 100,000 visitors to the city, was threatened with cancellation last year before the fears for lack of space were eventually overcome. The exhibition will run at the Crypt until January 2009.
Le Corbusier @ the Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral, until 18th January 2009
FoalsAfter a hugely successful summer festival run, the band has an extensive autumn tour to enjoy before concentrating on a follow up their infectious debut album Antidotes. Expect to hear familiar hits such as 'Cassius' and 'Balloons' to feature in the band's notoriously energetic live set.
Foals mark the start of an impressive live calendar for music lovers in the city with Dizzee Rascal, Goldfrapp and Vampire Weekend just some of the big names on the way ahead of the MTV awards next month.
Foals @ the Carling Academy, Fri 3rd Oct, 7pm, tickets £13.50, call ticketweb on 0844772222
Bold Street FestivalAlongside the usual quirkiness, store discounts and samba dancers are likely but also expect competitions, raffles and fund raising as well as live DJs, goody bags and free food/drink samples. Pop along and join the independant retailers for a smashing afternoon.
The festival will take place along Bold Street on Saturday, 9am-5pm
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