BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Daniel Rachel - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Daniel Rachel
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://danielrachel.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Daniel Rachel
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T104114Z
CREATED:20260406T103727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T104114Z
UID:8187-1781204400-1781211600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:'A Hard Day's Night' with Samira Ahmed
DESCRIPTION:The Long Play Sessions : Samira Ahmed with ‘A Hard Day’s Night’\n Thu 11 Jun 2026 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM The Venue and Refectory\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on 11 June at 7:00 pm at ICMP’s Queen’s Park venue for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning journalist\, writer\, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed\, as she discusses with Daniel Rachel her brand‑new book in the BFI Film Classics series:\nA Hard Day’s Night – her deep dive into the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 film. \nIn this intimate interview\, Samira will explore how A Hard Day’s Night—originally created to capture the Beatles’ explosive rise—has become a genuine cinematic classic. Drawing from her lifelong love for the film and her remarkable 2023 discovery of the earliest known full Beatles concert recording\, Samira examines how the movie captured the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s Britain and redefined modern celebrity. \nExpect insights into: \n\nThe film’s innovative blend of documentary realism and playful rebellion\nHow Beatlemania transformed ideas of fame\, identity\, and media\nThe film’s lasting influence on generations of artists\, fans\, and filmmakers\nSamira’s personal connection to the Beatles and how the film shaped her own journey into journalism\n\nAbout the author:\nSamira Ahmed presents Front Row on BBC Radio 4 and Newswatch on BBC One\, and has created acclaimed documentaries including Art of Persia and I Dressed Ziggy Stardust. In 2020 she was named Audio Presenter of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. A Hard Day’s Night is her first book. \nWhether you’re a Beatles fan\, a film lover\, or simply curious about the cultural forces that shaped modern Britain\, this is an evening not to miss. \n  \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe Venue and Refectory\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/a-hard-days-night-with-samira-ahmed/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ct3ald9j00tiq7ymnp6o.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140522Z
CREATED:20260617T140522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T140522Z
UID:8244-1782846000-1782851400@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Groovy\, Laidback & Nasty: the Sheffield Scene with Daniel Dylan Wray
DESCRIPTION:Groovy\, Laidback & Nasty: the Sheffield Scene with Daniel Dylan Wray\n \nIn Groovy\, Laidback & Nasty acclaimed journalist Daniel Dylan Wray sets out why Sheffield has long been a crucible for world-leading music. \nSpanning seven decades and with over 150 new interviews\, including Richard Hawley\, Arctic Monkeys\, Self Esteem\, ABC\, Pulp\, Def Leppard\, The Human League\, Toddla T\, Cabaret Voltaire\, Warp Records\, Clock DVA\, Heaven 17 and many more From dazzling electronic futurism to pioneering post-punk\, via pop\, metal\, bassline\, bleep techno and generation-defining indie rock\, Sheffield has long been a crucible for world-leading music. Some artists have excelled on the fringes\, others have achieved global success\, but all remain connected through a fervently independent ethos. In Sheffield\, creativity flourished in the face of isolation\, economic decline and bleak political circumstances\, resulting in some of Britain’s most groundbreaking and singular music. But the region’s ingrained humility and dogged stoicism means it has never been documented or celebrated to the level of more hubristic cities. In Groovy\, Laidback and Nasty \, acclaimed Sheffield journalist Daniel Dylan Wray sets out to remedy this\, telling the story of the city’s DIY spirit and the musical visionaries and innovators who helped build its inimitable legacy. Both a compelling cultural study and an unapologetic love letter to the city\, this – finally – is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.\nWhat to expect-A journey through seven decades of Sheffield’s groundbreaking music history\, from post-war dance halls to modern indie and electronic scenes.-Behind-the-scenes stories from more than 150 interviews with influential artists\, producers and music pioneers.-Exploration of Sheffield’s role in shaping genres including electronic music\, post-punk\, synth-pop\, bleep techno\, bassline and indie rock.-Personal insights from author Daniel Dylan Wray on researching and writing the definitive musical history of Sheffield.-Audience Q&A.-Book signing opportunity – bring your copy or purchase one on the night.We look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for an entertaining\, insightful and nostalgia-rich evening\, uncovering one of the most influential and least documented chapters in British music history.\nAbout The Long Play SessionsThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP Music School\, celebrating influential writers whose work has shaped how we understand music\, culture and creative history. Each session brings landmark books to life through live conversation\, historical context and deep industry insight.\nLocationThe Electric Press\, Millennium Square\, LS2 3AD
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/groovy-laidback-nasty-the-sheffield-scene-with-daniel-dylan-wray/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Leeds-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR