Shorts: Silverstone, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest
Silverstone has announced a line-up of UK music icons to headline the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix.
Sam Fender, RAYE, Fatboy Slim, and Becky Hill have been confirmed to perform at the event, which takes place from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July 2025.
The Silverstone event, known as the Home of British Motorsport, attracted record crowds last summer and aims to enhance its entertainment offering in 2025.
The four-day music line-up is designed to cement the British Grand Prix as a key event on both the sporting and music calendars.
Becky Hill, singer-songwriter, said, “I can’t wait to be back at Silverstone to headline the final night at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. It’s going to be a huge weekend of high-energy action on the track and on the stage!”
Nick Read, Chief Commercial Officer, Silverstone, said, “Over the past few years we have established Silverstone as a world-class venue that attracts the biggest and best artists to deliver unforgettable experiences, and it’s an honour to continue that as we announce Sam Fender, RAYE, Fatboy Slim, and Becky Hill as our stellar all-British headliners for the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix.”
Fans attending the 2025 British Grand Prix will enjoy four evenings of live music at no extra cost, building on the success of the 2024 event.
Christopher Vivell has been appointed as the permanent recruitment director at Manchester United.
The Manchester Evening News reported that Vivell, who had been covering the summer and winter transfer windows, is set to remain at the club as they continue to restructure their football operations under the guidance of Ineos.
This decision comes amidst a broader review of Manchester United’s football department, initiated following the departure of Dan Ashworth and the subsequent £4.1m cost associated with his brief five-month tenure.
The review, led by Ineos, is also considering potential redundancies within the club, with expectations of over 100 staff being laid off as part of cost-cutting measures.
Nottingham University has announced a partnership with Nottingham Forest Netball.
The University’s branding will feature on the back of the Nottingham Forest Netball team dress and across digital channels.
The agreement will also see Nottingham Forest’s first team training at the University’s David Ross Sports Village, utilising facilities including indoor courts with performance analysis technology and a High Performance Zone for strength and conditioning.
The partnership extends to supporting the next generation of Nottingham Forest Netball players, who will also benefit from training facilities at both the David Ross Sports Village and Sutton Bonington Sports Centre.
The season is set to commence on the 8th March at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Paul Bell, Nottingham Forest Chief Business Officer, said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of Nottingham, an institution renowned for its exceptional sports facilities and commitment to athletic excellence.
“It is a proud moment for us to have the University of Nottingham’s branding on the back of our first-ever netball dress, symbolising a shared dedication to the growth of sport in our city and beyond.”
TNT Sports has secured exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to the Supercars Championship, with every race from the 2025 season set to be shown live on discovery+.
Coverage will start with the season-opening race at Sydney Motorsport Park.
The agreement includes race highlights, which will be shown across TNT Sports’ linear channels. The broadcaster’s motorsport portfolio will also feature the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP, FIM Speedway GP, FIM Superbike World Championship, Bennetts British Superbike Championship, British Speedway, and the FIM Endurance World Championship.
In addition, TNT Sports has renewed its multi-year rights deal for Australian rules football’s AFL. Every match of the 2025 season has been shown live on discovery+, with selected games broadcast on TNT Sports’ linear channels.
Trojan Paillot, Senior Vice-President of sports rights acquisitions and syndications at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Supercars Championship to TNT Sports as well as renewing our partnership with the AFL, continuing to showcase some of Australia’s top sports to viewers in the UK.”
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