Starlite festival 2025
Smith’ as he takes the audience on a thrilling live journey through his music career. Other highlights secured for this epic festival taking place at the Cantera de Nagueles include iconic Swedish band Europe, who will no doubt perform their world-renowned anthem, The Final Countdown. Puerto Rican Jhayco,
who started his career at the age of 11, is also booked to appear. He is now considered one of the greatest representatives of Latin music in the world. Finally, it has also recently been confirmed that the legendary Spanish band Los Secretos will perform, so this is shaping up to be an incredible line-up and the event of the summer.
are €15 and €20 for upper VIP booths. Set bookings will be reserved until 8pm on the night, and the show started at 8.15pm. The second big event is the Lions’ annual Very Merry Christmas Market being held at Butibamba Park in La Cala on Sunday, December 23, starting at 11am. John Sharples will be supplying the entertainment while shoppers browse the many artisan market stalls with Christmas gifts not found in the average shops.
As well, Santa will be visiting too, ready to receive letters from ‘good’ children who will be handing out small gifts, and there will be prizes for the ugliest Christmas jumper and the best Christmassy decorated market stall. Entertainment starts at 12pm and will include live bands, games, Flamenco, Mini Elvis, and Cava and cake. Tickets are €5 from the Lions shop in La Cala de Mijas. All funds raised will go to helping those in need in the area.
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WHILE it may seem a long way off, plans are well underway to secure a fantastic line-up for the ever-popular Starlite Festival, which will take place in Marbella during summer next year. One of the headline acts is none other than American actor and rapper Will Smith. Having achieved fame with DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Will then embarked on a solo career with several successful albums, including Big Willie Style and Millennium. Chart favourites such as Miami, Men in Black, and Getting Jiggy Wit It have earned him multiple Grammy awards, not to mention platinum certifications. Guests can look forward to ‘An Evening with Will
Puente Romano for DANA
ON Wednesday, November 6, Puente Romano Beach Resort organised a successful charity dinner at El Pimpi Marbella, an event where funds were raised to help the cause ‘Juntos por la DANA,’ in support of the humanitarian organisation Red Cross. This initiative aimed to provide urgent assistance to communities affected by the recent catastrophic floods caused by the DANA weather phenomenon. The charity dinner, which sold out instantly and which included a fiery flamenco show, was held on Wednesday, November 6 at El Pimpi Marbella. The event was organised by Daniel Shamoon, owner of Puente Romano Beach Resort. In the words of Daniel Shamoon: “At Puente Romano Beach Resort, we are deeply committed to charitable initiatives and to supporting those who
need it. The fundraising ‘Juntos por la DANA,’ has helped the communities affected in these difficult times.” The event turned out to be an emotional meeting, raising a large amount that will be allocated to the Red Cross in Spain. These funds, collected through the sale of tickets and donations from the attendees, will serve as support for both the volunteers of the organisation and those who have been affected by the DANA. Puente Romano Beach Resort extends its sincere gratitude to all those who attended the event and to all those who contbuted generously to this important cause.
Lions Christmas events Adam Woodward THE Cala Lions have two very special events coming up in La Cala de Mijas designed to make everyone ‘jingle and mingle’. On Saturday, November 23, in aid of the DANA Disaster Fund, Legends, the number one cabaret music venue in La Cala, presents the Lions Charity Night. The multitalented Ricky Lavazza and Simon Dunkley (Souled Survivor) will present an 80s-themed cabaret night. All proceeds will go to helping those affected by the terrible storms at the end of October. Tickets for the event
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