The baby girl’s birth was officially announced one week later via the Royal Family’s social media accounts on January 29. Edoardo also shared a post on his Instagram account to welcome “absolutely perfect” Athena, who weighed 4 pounds 5 ounces at the time of her birth. Beatrice – dressed in an-all cream ensemble – joined her husband at The V&A in London, earlier this evening.
The couple, who wed in 2020, attended Borne’s Wonderland gala to mark the royal’s newly announced patronage of the prematurity research charity.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Borne is dedicated to ending premature birth. It funds research to advance knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth and aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies and prevent preterm birth.
It is thought that Athena arrived early, with Beatrice previously said to be due in spring.
Alongside his stylish wife, Edoardo looked sophisticated in a black tie outfit as he posed next to Beatrice.
As well as Athena and Sienna, Beatrice is also a proud stepmother to Edoardo’s son, eight-year-old Wolfie – who she has previously described as her “bonus” child.
Commenting on her new role, the Princess said: “The work that Borne is undertaking is something that is incredibly close and personal to me following the recent birth of my daughter. Every year in the UK, 60,000 babies are delivered too soon, with little information or research as to why this is. That is why I am really looking forward to supporting Borne and its programme of groundbreaking research, which I hope will help thousands of parents and children in the future.”
Back in January, Buckingham Palace said: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday January 22 at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
“The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces.
“Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.”
Justin Baldoni’s father shades Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds
Justin Baldoni’s father Sam Baldoni is taking a gybe at Hollywood A-listers Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds amid their legal battle with the It Ends With Us actor and director.
“In a world full of Blakes and Ryans, be a Justin,” read a bulletin board that featured in a tribute video Sam reposted on Instagram this Wednesday.
His father Sam added a heart hand emoji over the reposted video clip.
The video was originally shared by TikTok user @jennybenners, honouring Justin with words like “compassionate,” “encouraging,” “introspective” and “humble.”
The board also displayed several words and poems Justin had said about women over the years, including pictures of Justin wearing his many hats including acting, directing, and writing.
Sam’s post comes as the It Ends With Us director recently slammed former employees’ claims that he presided over a “phony” workplace full of “toxic positivity” at the production company he co-founded with Steve Sarowitz, per Los Angeles Times.
The actor-director awaits his March 2026 trial where Justin will be locking horns with Lively and Reynolds in a $400 million lawsuit, alleging defamation and extortion in response to Lively sexual harassment complaint against him.
Additionally, The New York Times was recently granted a win in court after a judge granted the paper’s request for a stay of discovery as he examines its motion to be dismissed from Baldoni’s $400 million defamation suit against Lively, Deadline reported.
Chief Reporter Neal Keeling reports on the solving of a tragic cold case which shocked and haunted a community
20:04, 06 Mar 2025Updated 20:06, 06 Mar 2025
Joanne Sharkey
It was hoped the poignant images would lead to a breakthrough. A small white coffin being carried through a churchyard and the casket decorated with flowers, placed next to a Teddy Bear.
The very public funeral of an abandoned baby boy was painfully sad but also an opportunity for detectives trying to identify his killer. The child had been named Baby Callum after the area where he was found, Callunds in Warrington.
He was laid to rest on July 27th 1998 after the local community rallied round to pay for the service. It was a dignity and love that he had been denied in his few hours of life.
The infant’s naked body had been found in knotted black bin bags on March 14th that year by a man walking his dog with his young son in woodland close to Gulliver’s World theme park. Extensive house to house inquiries in the district had failed to bring in any key intelligence for police.
Woman admits killing baby son who was found dead in woodland 27 years ago
The baby’s funeral was seen as a way of triggering the conscience of the person who knew the truth. It did not work.
Only one person knew the full story of the child’s birth and death. She would keep that secret to herself until police knocked on her door at 8.40am on July 28th 2023 – one day after the 25th anniversary of the baby’s funeral.
Now the child’s mother, Joanne Sharkey, 55, has admitted the manslaughter of the child by reason of diminished responsiblity. Crown lawyers have accepted that at the time of the killing her mental state was impaired due to a medical condition.
Baby Callum’s coffin at his funeral in July 1998(Image: PA)
It took a quarter of a century to crack the case but in doing so police uncovered a remarkable twist in the story of Baby Callum’s brief existence.
When a huge police operation was launched to identify the child’s mother, hospitals, midwifery services, GP practices, and schools were checked as officers worked on the possibility that she was a very young herself. In reality she was at the time of the child’s death 28 years old, married, and the mother of another child, aged 20-months-old.
It was due to the commitment of cold case officers, the application of scientific methods, and minor crimes committed by two relations that Joanne Sharkey was unmasked as the child’s mother and killer.
Joanne Sharkey who kept the killing of her son a secret for 25 years (Image: Cheshire Constabulary)
A full DNA sample for the baby was extracted from blood taken from his body. A full DNA sample was also recovered from blood on the back of the black bin bags he was found in. This second profile was identified as that of the mother.
However there was no match on the Police National DNA Database. A partial DNA profile of the father was also obtained from examination of the baby and mother’s DNA.
DNA swabs were taken from a large number of people living locally but none were found to match with the mother’s DNA.
Police thought they had made a key breakthrough when a witness came forward who had seen a distressed female leaving the area where the baby’s body was found a couple of days before the discovery.
Baby Callum’s funeral held on July 27th 1998(Image: PA)
The witness also recalled seeing black bin bags in situ. An artist’s impression was created and released to the media.
This was followed by a large media campaign and, over the years, anniversary appeals. The case remained on Cheshire Constabulary’s Cold Case list and was subject to regular reviews, including refreshed searches of the DNA database.
In January 2022 police carried out a full review of the original investigation and lines of enquiry carried out in the 1990s, plus a review with forensic experts of any new DNA opportunities.
Through further DNA analysis the mother of the baby, Joanne Sharkey, and father, Neil Sharkey, were identified. It was a familial link which led police to them.
Two relatives of the family had been added to the DNA database in the years since searches were last completed after committing minor crimes. Familial DNA identifies samples which have familial similarities to the target sample which can come from distant or close relatives.
The funeral of Baby Callum (Image: Trinity Mirror Copyright)
But when police arrested Joanne the first indication of an astonishing aspect to the tragedy emerged.
As a police officer explained to her that she was being held on suspicion of murder as she sat in pyjamas she remained expressionless but then, pointing to a room next door, said “he doesn’t know anything”.
She was referring to her husband Neil. And she was telling the truth.
Although initially arrested as well on suspicion of murder the Crown Prosecution Service took no further action against Neil. The CPS believes that Neil was unaware of his wife’s pregnancy, the birth, or the subsequent killing.
At the time of her arrest the couple were living at Denham Close in Croxteth, Liverpool. Prosecutors believe the address is where the baby was born – possibly in a bathroom. The baby was found to have wads of tissue in his mouth and throat.
Joanne Sharkey who has admitted the manslaughter of her baby boy by reason of diminished responsibility(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Joanne then, at some point in the following hours, killed the baby before placing him within bin bags and into a car belonging to the couple. She then drove to the site in Warrington where the body was left.
Joanne was due to face a four week trial but today pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of the child by reason of diminished responsibility and to endeavouring to conceal the birth. She will be sentenced on March 21st.
She wept as she admitted her guilt, dabbing her face with a tissue. Her defence counsel Nina Graham KC stood next to her outside the dock at Liverpool Crown Court and helped her deliver her pleas.
Following the guilty plea, Detective Inspector Hannah Friend, said: “The case of Baby Callum shocked the local community 27 years ago, with residents coming together to give him a proper funeral and try to help identify the person responsible for his death.
“Despite his life being cruelly cut short, he has not been forgotten, and his memory has lived on in the local area for the past few decades. Likewise, our efforts to locate who did this to him have not wavered and the case was subject to regular reviews and refreshed searches of the Police DNA Database.
“It was thanks to this that a familial DNA sample was identified, and following a thorough investigation and multiple enquiries, Sharkey was identified, arrested and later charged in relation to Baby Callum’s death.
“While this guilty plea today will bring some closure to what has been a lengthy and complex investigation, ongoing for almost 30 years, the result will not bring back Baby Callum who should have had his whole life ahead of him.
“I would like to thank the team of officers and staff across the entirety of this investigation whose dedication has meant someone has now been held accountable for an innocent baby’s death. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this case.”
Adam Till, a specialist prosecutor at the CPS, said: “This has been a complex case about a baby whose life was unfairly cut short. He would have been an adult today and it’s devastating to think of the life he could have had. The circumstances of his death have deeply affected everyone who has been involved in this case as well as the wider community.
“We carefully considered and accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter following a full review of the psychiatric reports and medical evidence. The evidence concluded that Sharkey’s mental state was significantly impaired at the time of the offence due to a medical condition which diminished her criminal responsibility.
“While the outcome of this case will never bring the baby back, we hope it brings a small measure of comfort to everyone who has been affected by this awful case”
The French car maker has teamed up once again with Hedley Studios (formerly known as the Little Car Company) to create a one-off Baby II to pay homage to the marque’s 115th birthday. This time around, the team tapped Jascha Straub, Bugatti’s manager of Sur Mesure and Individualisation, to hand-draw meaningful images from the marque’s history onto the new model.
For the unversed, the Baby II is based off the original Baby, or the Type 52. The latter is a half-scale interpretation of Bugatti’s storied Type 35 race car—one of the most successful racing cars of all time. And though the first Baby was meant to be a one-off for founder Ettore Bugatti’s youngest son, Roland, customers wanted models for their own collections, so the car maker whipped up 500 examples from 1927 to 1936.
Hedley Studios wasn’t ready to let the Baby go, though, so in 2019, the brand got a license from Bugatti to bring back the mini model. Each one it releases is a three-quarter scale electrified version of the original, full-size car it’s based on. If that seems a tad tiny, don’t fret, since the rides can be comfortably driven by most adults.
Sketches of Jean and Ettore Bugatti on the one-off Baby II.
As for this new iteration, the duo chose to give the petite Baby II a “Nocturne” black and “Giallo Midas” yellow color scheme, a duo-tone look that was favored by Ettore himself and that can be seen on the marque’s Type 57 Grand Raid Usine. On top of that yellow paint, Straub has hand-sketched a series of images (finished in a clear coat) that are part of Bugatti’s legacy, such as Ettore’s love for thoroughbred horses, the brand’s headquarters at Château Saint Jean, and drawings of Ettore and his son, Jean Bugatti. Inside, meanwhile you’ll find black leather from Bridge of Weir.
“Maintaining and celebrating the heritage of the brand, and its founder, was a major consideration for both the Hedley Studios team and me throughout the process—exploring the fascinating influences that have become an integral part of Bugatti’s story,” Straub said in a press statement.
Hedley Studios has been making pint-sized iterations of iconic cars since its first delivery in 2021—and the brand has only been upping the ante ever since. In addition to models inspired by the Aston Martin DB5 and the Bentley Blower, Hedley Studios launched a blue Baby II inspired by Bugatti’s new hybrid hypercar, the Tourbillon, just last fall.
This isn’t the first time that the Baby II has become a canvas, either. Hedley Studios released two models last year adorned in artwork by New York-based artist Alex Alpert. For this project, the creative used acrylic markers on a specially prepared paint base to forge his black and white doodles, which were sealed with a clear coat. As for who gets to own this stunning new one-off, though, that remains to be seen.
Click here to see more images of the one-off Bugatti Baby II.
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The Golden State Warriors won four NBA titles with their core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, the team had a tough decision to make this past offseason as, after not meeting Thompson’s contract demands, they let him go in a sign-and-trade deal to the Dallas Mavericks.
At the time, it seemed like a great move for Thompson, pairing him alongside one of the top NBA backcourts in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Today, the situation is far worse with Doncic gone, while Irving and recent acquisition Anthony Davis could both be out for the remainder of the season. Appearing on ESPN Los Angeles, Thompson’s father, Mychal, revealed where his son is at mentally.
“No, no not at all,” Thompson said. “He thought with Luka [Dončić] and Kyrie he had a chance to get back to the Finals. Obviously Luka left. When I told him AD is coming, you still got a chance to get to the Finals because AD’s that good. Then he’s hurt. And then Gafford got hurt and then Lively got hurt.”
The Mavericks are the 10th seed in the West as of Thursday but are far from safe with the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers close enough to overtake them.
“So yeah, Klay is stuck in purgatory right now, and if they hang on to the 10th seed, that will be the story of the year in the NBA. Because I think they’re going to lose 10 in a row,” Thompson added.
Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
An unfortunate situation for a Warriors great, Klay Thompson’s departure ended up working out for Golden State and allowed them to land Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline.
An Alabama mother was shocked after giving birth to a baby girl weighing in at massive 13 pounds and four ounces – the size of a typical three-month-old.
First-time mom Pamela Mann, 31, brought her big bundle of joy, Paris Halo, into the world on Tuesday in Birmingham.
‘The doctor pulls her out of me and all the nurses are like, “Oh god! Wow!”‘ Mann told TODAY. ‘Then I started freaking out because I had no idea what was happening.’
Mann underwent a planned C-section on March 4, 16 days before the baby’s due date.
She had no idea how big her daughter really was until she gave birth, as doctors had expected her to be much smaller.
‘About four weeks ago, my doctor measured the baby at about eight pounds, come to find out she was way over what both were saying,’ Mann told WVTM.
But as a first-time mother, Mann wasn’t sure what the big deal was.
‘I thought 13 pounds was normal. This is my first child, so I had no idea,’ Mann told TODAY. ‘And the nurses are going, “No, no, no. She is big.”‘
Mann said Paris had become a celebrity at the Alabama Grand View Medical Center where she was born.
First-time mom Pamela Mann, 31, gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Paris Halo who weighed in at an impressive 13 pounds and four ounces
‘I thought 13 pounds was normal. This is my first child, so I had no idea,’ Mann said. ‘And the nurses are going, “No, no, no. She is big”‘
Paris was taken to the NICU due to low sugar levels but is expected to be discharged later this week. ‘She’s getting a little extra love and care, but she’s doing great,’ Mann said
‘Nurses are making special trips just so they can see how big she is,’ the new mother added.
Mann shared that nicknames for her baby girl had already begun rolling in, including Pork Chop, Big Mama and Star.
‘Star because she’s only three days old and she’s already very well known,’ she explained.
Paris was taken to the NICU due to low sugar levels but is expected to be discharged later this week.
‘She’s getting a little extra love and care, but she’s doing great,’ Mann said.
She told Rick Karle Good News: ‘I’m so excited to spend some time holding my baby and getting to know her.’
Golf may look like a solo sport, but every star has a team of dedicated supporters driving their success. This is proved by Cameron Davis’ path to the PGA Tour. From his first days of swinging clubs in Sydney to winning trophies on the grandest stages of golf, Davis has depended on the support of mentors, family, and friends.
He has endured the highs and lows of professional golf with a solid basis behind him, much like Lexi Thompson, who survived personal hardships and public criticism with her strong support network. The pressure of the PGA Tour is relentless, Davis didn’t do it alone. From mentors to his caddie, teamwork played a huge role in his rise. Let’s break it down!
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An analysis of Davis’ support network
The roots of Cam Davis’ Australian ancestry run deep into his golfing career. He was born on February 21, 1995, and raised in Sydney and showed an early interest in sports, playing cricket, tennis, and soccer before settling on golf. This early diversity helped him develop the competitive attitude necessary for professional sports, in addition to honing his athletic abilities. His parents, Steve and Linda Davis, have been the pivotal pillars. Despite having a modest public presence, Davis’ meticulous attitude and constant dedication to the sport are clear examples of their effect.
A significant part of Cameron Davis‘ growth has come from his network of acquaintances outside of his closest loved ones. When faced with the demands of professional golf, these connections have offered emotional support, companionship, and a feeling of normalcy. Another important aspect of his work has been his wife. He married Jonika in 2021, and she has been a rock in his life ever since. Even while the pair keeps their personal lives relatively private, it’s clear that Davis has found strength in Jonika’s presence. Through every bunker and birdie, she’s been his solid ground.
It’s equal parts talents and teamwork. A year after his 2015 Australian Amateur win, he proved his abilities on the international scene by winning the individual title and guiding Australia to a decisive 19-stroke victory at the Eisenhower Trophy in Mexico. But he was able to manage the demands and expectations that came with this change thanks to the foundation his support network had established. Although Cameron Davis has benefited much from his family and mentors, his caddie has been just as important on the course. So, let’s see who his caddie is!
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Cameron Davis’ skilled caddie
On the golf course, a caddy is frequently a golfer’s closest confidant, providing strategic counsel, emotional support, and a soothing presence during stressful situations. That part is skillfully performed by fellow Australian Andrew Tschudin for Cam Davis. Tschudin was born in Melbourne on July 26, 1972, and his golf career goes beyond caddying; he has an impressive professional playing record.
After becoming a professional in 1997, Tschudin showed his abilities on several international stages. He participated in the 2004 U.S. Open as well as events on the European Tour (now the DP World Tour). He has won on the Korean Tour twice, the American Hooters Tour three times, and the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia once. Tschudin’s extensive playing experience gives him a deep comprehension of the subtleties of the game, which makes him a tremendous value to Cameron Davis.
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Tschudin was right by the golfer’s side for his career-changing 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic win. Their partnership thrives on mutual respect and a shared vision. As a former touring professional, Tschudin can provide perspectives that go beyond the typical caddie duties, guiding Davis through the mental and technical difficulties of competition play. Their coordinated efforts demonstrate the significant influence a competent and encouraging caddie can have on a golfer’s game.
In the world of professional golf, while individual skill is evident, the constellation of support networks—friends, family, mentors, and caddies—is what paves the way to long-term success. A strong support system not only encourages athletic achievement but also strengthens resilience against the inherent difficulties of the sport, as illustrated by Cam Davis’ path.
Joanne Sharkey was charged with murdering ‘Baby Callum’ who was discovered in woodland in 1998.
(Image: Cheshire Constabulary)
A mum who murdered her son and buried him near a theme park has been described as a “lovely neighbour” who lives on a quiet residential street.
The body of the newborn, who came to be known as Baby Callum, was found in woodland close to Gulliver’s World in Warrington on March 14 1998, reports the ECHO.
Joanne Sharkey, of Denham Close in Liverpool, was charged with murdering the infant, who was believed to be a matter of hours old at the time of his death, and concealing the birth of a child in April 2024. The 56-year-old had been scheduled to face a trial at Liverpool Crown Court beginning today, Thursday.
However, when she appeared at Liverpool Crown Court, she pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility, alongside concealing the birth of a child. An emotional Sharkey was barely audible from the dock, where she wore a white cardigan, as she was rearraigned this morning.
Neighbours of Sharkey – who she had lived alongside for the past 30 years – expressed their shock. Sharkey was a friendly face on the Close where she has lived with her husband since the homes were first built in 1991.
Ann, who lives across the road from Sharkey, told the ECHO how she was “lovely”. She said: “I knew her and her husband well, I remember them moving in after they got married. We socialised and we’d sit in the garden and have a drink together.
“She was a nice person. She would be out gardening and we would talk for half an hour or more, she was always lovely. We’re all just shocked.”
Following her arrest, Sharkey was seen on the Close. Ann explained how she wanted to ask if Sharkey was okay. She said: “It’s just awful. I know her husband well and I have just lost my husband. He would always come round and see him before he died.”
Another neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, echoed Ann. She said: “Normal, she [Sharkey] was a normal person. She was friendly, obsessed with doing her garden, she kept her house immaculate. We have known her for years and they have been good friends.”
Standing with his neighbour, another resident who also wanted to remain anonymous, added: “You could have blown me over with a feather when I read the news in the ECHO. My neighbour said to me ‘have I seen the news about Joanne?’ and I just thought they had got it wrong, that it wasn’t her, and then I saw that it said Denham Close and I couldn’t believe it.”
The neighbour told the ECHO that she had gone on nights out with Sharkey, while their children often played together on the peaceful, picturesque estate. According to neighbours, it was common for them to sit outside on the grassy patches in both the front and back gardens.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Each person on the estate spoke of their shock at the news, with a neighbour explaining how a Cheshire Police officer told her Sharkey’s husband was unaware of the death of her son. The infant’s body was discovered at around 10.45am on March 14, 27 years ago by a man who was out walking with his son and dog. He found two knotted bin bags in a wooded area off Camp Road, close to Gulliver’s World, and made the harrowing discovery after prodding a hole in the side of the bags.
The man then went to the nearby theme park where, by chance, a paediatrician was present. This doctor then pronounced the baby, who was full term and believed to have been born a few days previously, at 11.25am.
In spite of extensive house to house enquiries, the identity of Callum’s parents remained a mystery. Almost 500 DNA swabs were obtained from numerous residents and hundreds of people in the area being interviewed. Detectives also scoured hospitals, midwifery services, GPs, schools and other locations to identify any young females who may have recently given birth.
At the time, one witness reported seeing a distressed female leaving the area where the baby was discovered days beforehand, as well as noticing the bin bags in situ. This led to an artist’s impression of the suspect being created, but this too proved fruitless.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
However, in 2022, a relative of Sharkey’s was added to the police national DNA database, leading to a breakthrough in the cold case and Sharkey being identified as the child’s mother. She and the child’s father, who already shared a 20-month-old son at the time of Baby Callum’s death, were arrested as a result on July 28 2023.
No further police action was taken against Sharkey’s husband. It has been claimed he was unaware of his wife’s pregnancy and the baby’s subsequent birth and death, with neighbours telling the ECHO they believe this to be the case.
Sharkey is believed to have given birth in the bathroom of her Denham Close home before, at 28 years old, killing her son and later driving to Warrington, where she abandoned his body. An inquest in 1998 initially reported his cause of death as asphyxiation, with a post-mortem revealing injuries to his head and neck, along with wads of tissue found in his mouth and throat. However, after a modern-day review of the case, his cause of death is now classified as “unascertained.”
Following her conviction, Cheshire Police shared footage of Sharkey’s arrest. She is seen in the clip, taken from a body worn camera, sitting on a sofa wearing pink pyjamas bearing the word “mum”.
The arresting officer tells her: “I’m not here to judge you and I’m not here to cause any unnecessary anguish for you, but we’re involved in an investigation regarding a baby who was found deceased in woodland on the outskirts of Warrington in 1998. I know what I’ve said may come as a huge shock to you and obviously causes you distress, but we are professional officers. We’re going to treat you with the utmost respect.”
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Sharkey is the heard to say, in an apparent reference to her husband: “Can I just say? He doesn’t know anything”
Baby Callum was named after the Callands area of the Cheshire town where he was found, weighing 7lb 8oz. A funeral service was arranged by residents and attended by around 150 people, including the Mayor of Warrington.
The newborn was buried in Warrington Cemetery, being laid to rest in a white coffin surrounded by flowers and children’s toys following a ceremony at St Elphin’s Church. His headstone, which was paid for with money raised by members of the public, was inscribed: “Baby Callum, precious child of God. Laid to rest July 27, 1998. With love, from the people of Warrington.”
Sharkey will return to be sentenced before the same court on March 21. High Court judge Mrs Justice Eady released her on conditional bail until this date, at which the defendant left the dock clutching a tissue.
The upcoming edition of the festival will see the event return to Lisbon over the summer and will be held at the usual Parque da Bela Vista. A new change is that the festival will now take place between June 19, 20 and 21, rather than its usual end-of-summer slot. MEO will now kick-start the festival season instead.
Festival passes are now available for purchase here. A 3-day pass is available for €105 (£88, $113) and a friends pack – which includes 6 tickets for the price of 5 – is available for €525 (£439, $566). Payment instalment plans are available as well.
The first wave of artists confirmed for MEO Kalorama 2025 are:
Pet Shop Boys FKA twigs Damiano David Jorja Smith Azealia Banks Father John Misty The Flaming Lips playing ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ L’Impératrice Róisín Murphy Scissor Sisters BADBADNOTGOOD Boy Harsher BRANKO Best Youth Cara de Espelho jasmine.4.t Kelly Lee Owens MAQUINA. Model/Actriz Yakuza
