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Tourism of tunes M ANY European cities are hotspots for music lovers, with a variety of experiences to discover o Europe’s must-visit spots for music fans festivals, the city on the Loire River shines with the diversity and accessibility of its musical events. Lyon also stands out with much more affordable prices, at around €63 per ticket for pop or rock concerts, making the city an economical alternative to Paris.

France is also one of the most attractive European destinations for musicals and operas without breaking the bank. For around €60, you can enjoy an internationally renowned show, well below the prices charged in London, where tickets for musicals in the famous West End cost an average of €130. For night owls, Ibiza remains the undisputed capital of European clubbing. Every summer, the island welcomes the world’s top DJs, such as David Guetta and Martin Garrix, rocking its legendary clubs Ushuaia and Hi. In Manchester, it is the underground and authentic atmosphere of clubs such as The Warehouse Project that attracts electronic music fans. The Omio study also revealed some hidden gems, such as

and enjoy. Whether it is huge con certs, vibrant festivals or excep tional nightlife, some destinations stand out when it comes to making music the star of the show. To identify these must-visit cities, the travel booking platform Omio carried out a detailed examination of 50 major European cities according to their musical offerings, event prices and their festive vibrancy. Unsurprisingly, Paris remains a choice destination for attending concerts by the world’s biggest stars, with an average ticket price of €122 (RM606). But Nantes takes first place in France for the richness of its music scene. Between its quality operas, classical concerts and numerous

Music fans can find a dizzying variety of shows and events to enjoy in Europe.

Ibiza remains the top destination for electronic dance music fans.

Marseille (€45) or even Lisbon and Aarhus, with performances costing less than €30. In the face of the widespread increase in concert ticket prices (+74% since 2011 according to Pollstar), these destinations offer a great opportunity to enjoy musical experiences of all kinds, whether you are a fan of modern pop, classical music or electro nights. – ETX Studio

Budapest, which is ideal for those who want to experience major musicals without breaking the bank (around €33 per ticket). Naples, on the other hand, offers the most affordable concerts in Europe at only €43 on average, a real bargain compared to Paris prices. Finally, opera, often perceived as a luxury event, is becoming accessible in cities such as

France is one of the most attractive European destinations for musicals and operas. – PICS FROM PEXELS

Night at museum

ONE lucky visitor will soon become the first ever to sleep overnight at Britain’s National Gallery, after the 200-year-old museum launched a competition on Monday to mark the reopening of a wing housing celebrated European paintings. When the Sainsbury Wing reopens after a two-year refurbishment on May 10, the overnight guest, to be picked at random from a list of newsletter subscribers, will wake up to breakfast in bed and the chance to explore the gallery before the crowds arrive. The renovated wing will see some of earliest paintings in the collection rehoused, a chapel-like room for Piero della Francesca’s 15th-century Baptism of Christ and a new frame for Jacopo di Cione’s 14th-century San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece , while Paolo Uccello’s Battle Of San Romano will be back after a three-year restoration process.

favourites returned to the walls, but also those paintings in the context of history,” it said, calling the prize a chance to “experience the wonder of art”. The Sainsbury Wing opens to the public on May 10, and the gallery’s competition is open until April 28. Though the National Gallery said this would be its first official sleepover, it has hosted late-night events before. On Jan 17, it announced it was opening through the night to give art lovers a final chance to see its blockbuster Vincent van Gogh exhibition, following a similar experiment in 2012 for a Leonardo da Vinci display. The National Gallery, which is free to enter, was founded in 1824 and has a collection of more than 2,300 paintings. – AFP

Western European paintings from the 13th to 20th centuries will be “completely redisplayed”, the museum said, with dedicated rooms for works by artists including Claude Monet, Titian, Rembrandt and Thomas Gainsborough. The guest will spend the night in a bed near the paintings and take a private late-night tour with a gallery curator before being allowed to roam about the following morning. The gallery said the winner would be able to “see over 1,000 works of art, which trace the development of painting in the Western European tradition – from iconic masterpieces to paintings which have never previously been seen in the National Gallery”. “The carefully curated rehang will enable them to not only see their

Founded in 1824, Britain’s National Gallery has a collection of more than 2,300 paintings. – AFPPIC