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Grand Slams & ATP Tour Europe: 2023 Wimbledon Ch’ships: 3 – 16 July

Well, of course, Wimbledon is it – and we would say that, because we are very biased indeed. However much Grand Slams are the biggest points and revenue earners (with the most grandest cups to display in to your guest loo), there are plenty of fascinating tournaments in the European calendar, so visit the ATP online to find out about the next tournament highlight in the calendar

Grand Slams and the ATP Tour

Game, Set, and Match! Congratulations are in order for Novak Djokovic on winning his sixth Wimbledon crown in a grand slam final against Italian opponent Matteo Berrettini on Saturday 11th July 2021 (which proved to be a busy Sunday for the sport world). His younger opponent having been on an 11-match winning run before this head-to-head, meant this historical final match was unmissable! His win brings Djokovic into an exclusive group of tennis players joining the world-famous Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, equalling their records of achieving 20 grand slam titles. With many seeing this as the beginning of the end of an era for this unique group of pros. At TA-DAH.TV we are certainly looking forward to the future of tennis as grand slams welcome new and upcoming names in the world of tennis.

Grand Slams

For those unfamiliar with tennis, the four grand slam tournaments are the most renowned events in the sport. These tournaments offer the most ranking points, prize money, public and media attention. These are also the longest matches for men basing the match on the best of 5 sets! Putting to the test the strength and stamina of the greatest pros. The four Grand Slams consist of The Australian Open, The French Open, Wimbledon, and The US Open.

The Australian Open

Each year the Australian Open is held over the last 2 weeks of January at Melbourne Park. This is the first of the four annual majors. The open features men’s and women’s singles, mixed doubles, junior championships, and wheelchair tennis. It is now held on hard court surfaces as opposed to grass courts which it updated from in 1988. Famous winners include:

  • Rod Laver
  • Andy Murray
  • Ken Rosewall
  • Martina Navratilova
  • Martina Hingis
  • Monica Seles
  • Novak Djokovic

The French Open

Officially known as Roland Garros, this major tennis tournaments is held over a two week period at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. Named after the French Aviator Roland Garros. This is the second of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open is played on clay courts and is considered to be one of the most physically demanding of the tournaments played across the world of tennis. Clay courts are notoriously difficult for some of the worlds very best tennis players to win tournaments. The surface will slow down the ball and produce a high bounce, different to that of hard and grass courts. This is why you will often notice the winners varying slightly from the other famous names of the other 3 grad slams.

Famous winners include:

  • Rafa Nadal
  • Noval Djokovic
  • Sergi Bruguera
  • Martina Navratilova
  • Gustavo Kuerten
  • Monica Seles

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and regarded as the most prestigious. There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of Wimbledon. Beside from the strawberries and cream and English garden party fashion, the tournament is rich in history. Each year The Wimbledon Championships are held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London. It is the only major still played on the traditional tennis playing surface of grass.

Famous winners of Wimbledon include:

  • Roger Federer
  • Serena Williams
  • Martina Navratilova
  • Chris Evert
  • Boris Becker
  • Venus Williams
  • Bjorn Borg
  • Billie Jean King

US Open

The US open is a hard-court tennis tournament and since 1987 has been the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Usually starting on the last Monday of August and continuing for two weeks. Since 1978 this Grand Slam has been held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City.

Famous winners of the US Open include:

  • Dominic Thiem
  • Bruno Soares
  • Mate Pavić
  • Vera Zvonareva
  • Laura Siegemund
  • Naomi Osaka

European ATP Tournaments

Along with the famous annual Grand Slams, there are a whole host of other important ATP tournaments. This includes the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, hosted on the border of swanky Monaco in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, this is an annual tennis tournament for male professionals, held at the Monte Carlo Country Club. The ATP tournaments also feature the Mutua Madrid Open, the Hamburg European Open, the Swiss Open Gstaad, the European Open in Antwerp, and the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. Following the ATP tournaments across Europe could take you to some fabulous cities of culture, all in the name of spectating professional tennis tournaments. Every year there is a real buzz around both the famous faces and young, upcoming pros, looking for a big break in these heated competitions.

At TA-DAH.TV we can’t help but be invested as we’re always on the look-out for the next bright young star to light up the tennis courts.

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Noisily Festival 2022 at Coney Woods in Leicesterhire

Gawd, we love a festival in the woods…what a prospect: 3 main stages, 2 roaming stages, further speaker & activity stages – you’ll be having such an awesome time in Colne Woods, near Peterborough in Nottinghamshire. You can either camp or go for the day, whatever kind of ticket you choose, rest assured you’ll be having a brilliant time.

Apart from ace DJs playing cutting edge dance music, deep house, underground house, dub, bass, disco,  techno, psychedelic and everything in between, prepare yourself for woodland walks, yoga classes, mediation sessions and even cacao ceremonies. The organisers work closely with the local council to make this as safe an experience as possible, having installed over 60 extra posts to ensure everyone’s safety as best as possible. What is also amazing is that all food & drink is sourced locally, so expect fresh and seriously good food, to be washed down with local beers and other delicious bevvies.

There isn’t a nicer boutique festival around that offers as much ‘happiness’ in their programme as Noisily, so book your tix pronto and come on down…see you in the woods…

Noisily Festival – Looking forward to 2022

It has been a heart-breaking time for the music and arts community, having to come to terms with the cancellation of so many festivals and events over the last two years. All over the world, and particularly in Europe, people are feeling the disappointment of missing out on great entertainment and creating fabulous summer memories. And so too were the organisers of Noisily hoping for the next edition of their infamous music & dance festival to take place, eager to provide some more “soul food meetings in the woods”, when the UK government announced that restrictions can’t be lifted just yet! This has led for the popular Coney Woods based dance festival to be postponed yet again, this time to the 7th-10th July 2022. Nevertheless, it will allow some extra time for the organisers to get some planning underway to make Noisily Festival, 2022, the biggest and best ever. EDM lovers will have so much to look forward to next year. In anticipation, TA-DAH.TV have managed to chat to Will Hazlerigg, one of the festival‘s original founders, to talk them through what the new normal could look like on the ground, and to provide a general overview of the event, from its roots to its exciting DJ line-ups! So, before heading over to TA-DAH.TV’s music channel to check out this brilliant exclusive interview, read on for everything you need to know about the extraordinary and fun-loving event that is the Noisily Festival!

What is Noisily Festival

From their first festival back in 2012 with a modest crowd of 450 people, Noisily festival has been held amongst the trees of Coney Woods ever since. The organisers have been keen to put on an unforgettable event every year ever since.

With 3 main stages, 2 roaming stages and further speaker & activity stages, ravers can’t wait to have a simply awesome time in the Woods, escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immersing themselves into the creative and soulful atmosphere of Noisily Festival. Featuring 3 days of top DJ sets, playing amongst spectacular stage design and wicked light shows, you can also take part in woodland walks, yoga classes, meditation sessions and even cacao ceremonies – it’s an unmissable experience. On top of this, all beverages and food are locally sourced, supporting the surrounding communities. So, it’s all good – for visitors and locals alike.

The founders’ ethos is centred around open mindedness and sharing knowledge. With 5 pillars at the core of their message:

  • Inclusion – The festival celebrates all and allows everyone to enjoy their party, irrespective of gender/sexuality/ethnicity.
  • The Environment – Caring about the environment is a central part of Noisily, focusing on looking after the local wildlife and community.
  • Wellness and Education – Offering a unique and alternative experience for learning holistic and spiritual practices.
  • Community – Despite an attendance of more than 6,000 people, the owners and founders of Noisily festival, are proud to maintain a community feel. Promoting the message that all who attend are part of one big family for these 4 days.
  • Creativity – The festival offers a platform for creativity to flourish, with music and the arts at the centre of the festival.

DJ sets at Noisily Festival

Noisily Festival has three main stages: Noisily Stage, Treehouse Stage, and Liquid Stage. Each year all three make sure you can get lost in dance and forget about time. Festival goers can expect a proper diverse collection of dance music with sets covering all genres such as House, Disco, Bass, Glitch, Hip Hop and Breaks. Whilst also offering one of the UK’s best outdoor psychedelic experiences from their famous Liquid Stage, lovers of EDM, house music, and deep house can dance until their feet hurt.

Despite the festival having been moved to next year, the line-up for 2021 would have been a real treat of homegrown British talent, including Eats Everything, John Digweed, Aidan Doherty, Audio Anonymous, Audley, Ben Coda, Dubspeeka, Henri Bergmann, Ipcress, John Monkman, Quivver & Tripswitch, and many others! Hopefully, many of them will make it to the next year’s edition, as they’re firm favourites with loads of ravers, so get your tix booked promptly.

Exploring mind, body, and soul at Noisily Festival

Surrounded by mother nature, Noisily festival is more than just a music festival, as it also offers an immersive wellbeing experience, allowing festival goers to connect with themselves and the event’s natural environment! This way, ravers can develop a deeper knowledge about their bodies, minds, and souls. It’s a real compilation of hedonism and escapism in a safe and inclusive space for all!

Across different areas of the festival, you will find a huge variety of classes and interactive workshops. Some of the events which take on a key feature each year include, yoga classes, cacao ceremonies, mindfulness workshops, woodland walks, and meditation practices. Not only will you leave the Leicestershire woodland full of joy and exuberance – you may even learn a thing or two about how to extend your general wellbeing, taking away the knowledge of certain rituals and practices you can implement to enhance your everyday life. There’s not a single festival around, that offers such a great overall experience quite like Noisily.

Looking forward to 2022, the festival will be celebrating 10 years since they opened their gates, hence the organisers are working super hard to make it the most fabulous summer gig ever! It is indeed a big deal, also giving them the chance to say Thank You to all the loyal fans and supporters, who make up the Noisily family, and who have helped to keep the festival alive through Crowd Funding efforts.

Be sure to go to TA-DAH.TV’s music channel to find out more about the best music festivals in Europe!